EXECUTIVE BOARD MINUTES
MINUTES FROM THE INTERNATIONAL EXECUTIVE BOARD MEETING HELD ON SEPTEMBER 9, 2020 · CONFERENCE CALL The telephonic meeting was called to order at 11:02 a.m. by President Robinson, followed by the Pledge of Allegiance.
The following officers, representatives and staff were present:
INTERNATIONAL PRESIDENT: Kinsey M. Robinson INTERNATIONAL VICE PRESIDENTS: Douglas H. Ziegler Thomas J. Pedrick – absent/excused Paul F. Bickford Richard R. Mathis Daniel P. O’Donnell
Robert L. Peterson Michael A. Vasey Michael J. Stiens Brent R. Beasley Joseph F. Pozzi
I NTERNATIONAL SECRETARY-TREASURER: James A. Hadel
ARKET DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT: M Jordan Ritenour, Director
I NTERNATIONAL REPRESENTATIVES: Gabriel Perea, Jeff Eppenstein
M EDIA DIRECTOR: Erin McDermott
RESEARCH AND EDUCATION JOINT TRUST FUND: Keith Vitkovich, Executive Director
L EGACY PROFESSIONALS LLP: Bruce Pavlik, Michael Tiberi, CPAs
J URISDICTION AND SPECIAL AGREEMENTS: Mitchell Terhaar, Director
At this time, President Robinson began the meeting by reviewing the agenda for the day, followed by reading the board call letter dated August 12, 2020. President Robinson began his report by discussing the overall work across the country and the status of membership numbers. He reported that work hours were down 4% from the previous year but up in comparison to the same time period in 2018.
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• The Journeyman Roofer & Waterproofer
President Robinson reviewed the overall finances of the International stating that the organization is good shape financially. He then reported on the operation of the International Office under the Covid-19 guidelines implemented in Washington, DC. President Robinson then went on to report on the North America’s Building Trades Unions (NABTU) convention, which was held telephonically. Reporting that there was
no increase in per capita tax. He also reported that he addressed the issues we were having with the Carpenters. President Robinson discussed the overall status of the National Roofing Industry Pension Plan (NRIPP) stating it was 109% funded. He reported that since 1966 over $1 billion in benefits have been paid to participants and their survivors. He also reported on the status of the National Roofing Industry Supplemental Pension Plan (NRISPP)
