2023 VOLUNTEER COMMITTEES
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Be part of your organization, apply for a CSIA Committee, and be part of your stakeholder organization. Committee assignments are reviewed by the Chairman of the Board and Board of Trustees and then appointments are made starting in March 2023. |
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(Application and Appointment) You can click on the different tabs below to find a description for each of the Volunteer Committees to see which would be the best fit for you! Research & Chimney Sciences Committee
Research and Chimney Sciences Committee Chris Prior and Tim Smith, Co-Chairs Matt Ellis and Russ Dimmitt, Co-Staff Liaisons The Research and Chimney Sciences Committee reviews and advises the staff and Board on the strategic direction and investment in research and development and technology; reviews matters relating to scientific capabilities and programs of Chimneys and Chimney Science; and identifies and discusses significant emerging trends and issues in science and research considering the potential impact of such matters on the industry and CSIA Certified stakeholders. Awards & Recognition Committee
Awards and Recognition Committee Anthony Valerio, Chair Bill Wald, Staff Liaison The Awards and Recognition Committee receives and reviews nominations and recipients for the CSIA-designated Awards and Recognition Program. The Committee may also recommend to the Board of Trustees additional Awards or Recognition based on need and merit. Affiliated Trades Committee
Affiliated Trades Committee Jasper Drengler, Chair Sara Sichting, Staff Liaison The Affiliated Trades Committee and its members will identify and attend affiliated events, shows, and conferences representing CSIA with a staff liason. The Committee will recommend such events and other colloborative efforts for CSIA’s colloborative and cooperative positive efforts. West Coast CoMmittee
West Coast Committee Bill Wald, Staff Liaison The West Coast Committee works and reviews CSIA programs, services, and education appropriate for Sweeps and Dryer Technicians within the Western part of CSIA’s national arena. The Committee recommends education, conferences, affiliates, and service providers that are essential to the fireplace, dryer, and sweep industry. Beta Technology Task force
C-DET Committee
C-DET Committee John Bently, Chair Bill Wald and Holly Cox, Staff Liaisons The C-DET Committee reviews education, programs, and services for the C-DET Certification and recommends any advances in maintaining the C-DET Certification. Further, they recommend improvements or growth structures for quality training and advancement for CDET Certified Technicians. Education and Training Committee
Education and Training Committee Cody Whitwood, Chair Russ Dimmitt, Matt Ellis, Holly Cox, Staff Liaisons The Education and Training Committee (ETC) advises staff in the direction and guidance of the long-term education and training goals and objectives of CSIA. A major role of the committee will be to establish and maintain the organization’s core curriculum and relate this curriculum to the industry-recognized job task analysis. The instructional design of the core curriculum shall focus primarily on addressing the educational needs of Chimney and Dryer Technician professionals in developing and advancing their careers. However, the core curriculum will be designed to relate to other Chimney and Dryer Technician stakeholders’ current and future educational and training opportunities. The Committee will also be responsible for instructor recruitment and training.
International Relations Committee
International Relations Committee John Pilger, Chair Bill Wald, Staff Liaison The International Relations Committee coordinates and establishes relationships with Sweep Organizations outside the United States and works with such organizations to build education, programs, and services that benefit Sweeps and CSIA. It expands its mission to working with public policy on International Sweep Industries standards and research. Long Range Planning CoMmittee
Long Range Planning Committee Jesse Doucette, Chair Bill Wald, Staff Liaison The Long Range Planning Committee aims to ensure the long-term success and efficiency of CSIA by promoting consistency between CSIA governance and practice. The committee makes recommendations to the Executive Committee regarding achievable long-range programs, services, or actions that benefit CSIA, Chimney Sweeps and Dryer Technicians, and CSIA. The Committee works with the CSIA Board and Staff to establish 3-year long-term plans for CSIA. Master Sweep Committee
Master Sweep Committee Dennis Dobbs, Chair Charissa Benge, Staff Liaison The Master Sweep Committee is made up of Master Sweeps and recommends and reviews educational, professional development, training, and programs for Master Sweeps. This Committee also reviews the Master Sweep criteria and applicants for the Master Sweep Certification with a recommendation to the Certification Council and Board of Trustees. Specialist Sweep Committee
Specialist Sweep Committee Chris Terrones, Chair Charissa Benge, Staff Liaison The Specialist Sweep Committee is made up of Specialist Sweeps and recommends and reviews educational, professional development, training, and programs for Specialist Sweeps. The Committee also reviews Specialist Sweeps criteria and standards with a recommendation to the Certification Council and Board of Trustees. Public Policy & Consumer Advocacy COMMITTEE
Public Policy and Consumer Advocacy Committee Theresa Foote, Chair Bill Wald, Staff Liaison The CSIA Public Policy and Consumer Advocacy Committee is to advise on Public Policy Priorities and support CSIA’s Consumer Advocacy work with stakeholders by informing and engaging with them at the local, state, and federal levels on CSIA’s Public Policy and Consumer Advocacy priorities. |