1. Rights of Chapter. The Chapter shall have the right to utilize the name of
IMBA in the name of the Chapter, to acknowledge affiliation with IMBA, and to
receive certain benefits granted by IMBA. Benefits may include but are not
limited to;
a) Inclusion with IMBA’s IRS Group Exemption - 501(c)3 Charitable status
b) Website hosting
c) Joint programs and trails projects
d) Joint fundraising campaigns
e) Joint membership campaigns
f) Joint communications
g) Joint events and educational programs
h) Joint sponsorship
i) Pooled purchasing and/or equipment leasing (e.g., insurance, technology,
trail building tools/equipment, training programs, staffing, etc.)
j) Data base and data management
k) Financial management
l) Personnel management and services, e.g., payroll, benefits, employment
tax filings, etc.
m) Organizational development and guidance (e.g., governance, board and
volunteer leadership development, staff development, etc.)