MEMBERSHIP TYPE2013 APPLICATION FOR MEMBERSHIPActive-North American, Supplemental, Franchisor-Parent Company,Franchisee-Independent Private BusinessPART ONE: APPLICANT INFORMATIONPlease select <strong>the</strong> type of company membership you are applying for by checking <strong>the</strong> appropriate box below.Active-North AmericanSupplementalOwners, corporate officers or <strong>the</strong>ir designated representatives of <strong>companies</strong> located in <strong>the</strong> US, Canada and Mexico, who actively engage in providingcommercial kitchen exhaust cleaning services may apply for Active Membership on behalf of <strong>the</strong> company. Active members shall be entitled <strong>to</strong> all rights andprivileges of membership, and shall maintain one (1) vote at all official meetings of <strong>the</strong> Association.A subsidiary or branch office of an Active Member, which is also engaged in providing commercial kitchen exhaust cleaning services. Independent franchiseeoperations shall not qualify for Supplemental Membership. Supplemental Members shall receive <strong>the</strong> same benefits and opportunities as ActiveMembers, but shall not have voting rights or be entitled <strong>to</strong> hold elective office within <strong>the</strong> Association. Companies eligible for Supplemental Membership maynot apply for Active Membership.Annual Dues$880.00$715.00Non-Refundable Application Fee $250.00MEMBER INFORMATION (<strong>please</strong> print clearly)Company NameMain AddressCityZip or Postal CodeState/ProvinceCountryBilling Address(if different than mailing address)CityZip or Postal CodeState/ProvinceCountryWhich address is <strong>the</strong> primary address <strong>to</strong> be listed in <strong>the</strong> online member direc<strong>to</strong>ry? 0 Main 0 BillingTelephoneFaxWebsiteNumber of years in businessNumber of locationsNumber of FullTime EmployeesType of business 0 Private or Public Independent 0 Subsidiary or Branch Location 0 Franchisor 0 FranchiseePrimary Contactall invoices and official notificationswill be sent <strong>to</strong> this personFirst/Last:Title:Email:Secondary ContactFirst/Last:Title:Email:COMPANY BACKGROUND INFORMATIONI<strong>KEC</strong>A reserves <strong>the</strong> right, in its sole discretion, <strong>to</strong> deny an <strong>application</strong> based on responses <strong>to</strong> <strong>the</strong>se background questions.Answers <strong>to</strong> <strong>the</strong> following questions are manda<strong>to</strong>ry. Failure <strong>to</strong> respond <strong>to</strong> each question will result in <strong>the</strong> <strong>application</strong> being returned. Failure <strong>to</strong> provide accurate, true and correct information shall constitute grounds fordenial of your membership <strong>application</strong>, or termination of your membership. If <strong>the</strong> applicant answers “Yes” <strong>to</strong> any of questions 1-4 it must submit <strong>the</strong> following before its <strong>application</strong> will be considered:1) A complete written explanation of <strong>the</strong> circumstances surrounding <strong>the</strong> proceedings, including a narrative describing where <strong>the</strong> incident occurred, <strong>the</strong> date of <strong>the</strong> incident; and <strong>the</strong> outcome of <strong>the</strong> proceedings.2) Copies of relevant court documents.HAS THE APPLICANT:1. Ever violated or infringed upon any I<strong>KEC</strong>A intellectual property, including but not limited <strong>to</strong>, I<strong>KEC</strong>A trademarks? YES NO2. Ever been deemed or found <strong>to</strong> be in noncompliance with any state, local or federal law? YES NO3. Ever failed <strong>to</strong> obtain a license or authorization needed <strong>to</strong> conduct its business? YES NO4. Been a defendant in civil litigation in which <strong>the</strong> basis of <strong>the</strong> complaint against <strong>the</strong> applicant alleged negligence, malpractice, lack of professional conduct or fraud? YES NO5. Is <strong>the</strong> company located at <strong>the</strong> exact address provided on <strong>the</strong> <strong>application</strong>? If not, <strong>please</strong> explain <strong>the</strong> discrepancy. YES NO6. Please provide <strong>the</strong> name and address of <strong>the</strong> Authority Having Jurisdiction (AHJ)/Fire Authority closest <strong>to</strong> <strong>the</strong> address listed on this <strong>application</strong>.
CERTIFICATION APPLICANT INFORMATIONApplicant Name2013 APPLICATION FOR MEMBERSHIPActive-North American, Supplemental, Franchisor-Parent Company,Franchisee-Independent Private BusinessPART TWO: CECS CERTIFICATIONCandidate’s affiliation withapplicant companyDate of your examLocation of ExamOwner Manager Employee O<strong>the</strong>r:Note: Exams scheduled within 15 business days of <strong>application</strong>submission will be subject <strong>to</strong> a $100 rush fee.PRIVATE PROCTOR INFORMATION (Only completed if you are requesting a privately proc<strong>to</strong>red exam.)In order <strong>to</strong> set up a privately proc<strong>to</strong>red I<strong>KEC</strong>A exam, you must find a qualified proc<strong>to</strong>r <strong>to</strong> administer <strong>the</strong> exam. You will need <strong>to</strong> contact <strong>the</strong> proc<strong>to</strong>r <strong>to</strong> arrange an appointment <strong>to</strong>take <strong>the</strong> exam that is convenient for both of you. Three hours are allowed for <strong>the</strong> CECS exam. The proc<strong>to</strong>r should be a disinterested, third-party, and cannot be a direct supervisorof anyone taking <strong>the</strong> exam. The exam packet will be sent <strong>to</strong> <strong>the</strong> proc<strong>to</strong>r, with a prepaid return envelope, and returned by <strong>the</strong> proc<strong>to</strong>r. Both <strong>the</strong> examinee and proc<strong>to</strong>r will need<strong>to</strong> sign an affidavit verifying that exam procedures were followed.Proc<strong>to</strong>r NameCompany NameStreet AddressCityZip or Postal CodeTelephoneEmailDeadline:State/ProvinceCountryCertification Applications are due 15 business days prior <strong>to</strong> <strong>the</strong> test date. Exams scheduled earlier are subject <strong>to</strong> a$300 rush fee.FaxCancellation Policy:Refund Policies:ADA COMPLIANCEAll exam cancellations must be received in writing no less than 10 business days in advance of <strong>the</strong> test date.No refunds shall be provided for exams; however, examination fees may be applied <strong>to</strong>ward taking <strong>the</strong> exam at afuture administration of <strong>the</strong> exam.The I<strong>KEC</strong>A Certification Examination shall be administered in accordance with <strong>the</strong> requirements set forth in <strong>the</strong>Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). If you require special assistance or unique conditions in taking <strong>the</strong> I<strong>KEC</strong>ACertification Examination as a result of a disability or physical impairment, <strong>please</strong> contact I<strong>KEC</strong>A Headquarters formore information.100 North 20th Street, Suite 400 • Philadelphia, PA 19103 • 215-320-3876 • fax 215-564-2175 • www. ikeca.org