DIFI is a 501(c)3 tax-exempt non-profit organization. We were incorporated in Ohio originally as a 501(c)4 non-profit organization in 1978, and became a 501(c)3 in 2007. The DIFI Board consists of one delegate from each of the member organizations, currently numbering 35 (as of 2022). There is one meeting per month in the lead-up to the Festival in May, usually the first Sunday of each month, except for Super Bowl Sunday in February. Our meetings are open to the public and are normally held at the Eintracht, 2707 Old Troy, starting at 5 or 6 PM and run anywhere from one to three hours.
Along with the Board there are 6 officers, elected to alternating two-year terms. The Officers for the 2023-2024 festival year and their emails are:
- Justine Deeter, President
- Sarah Shaffner, 1st Vice President
- Jeff Nozar, 2nd Vice President
- Timothy Meno, Sgt at Arms
- Jim Zaidain, Treasurer
- Joan Manzo, Secretary
Other people with titles include: Wayne Gulden; Past Presidents
Here are some links to our governing documents.
- Constitution (effective 2024-02-04)
- Constitution – Word (effective 2024-02-04)
- Roberts Rules of Order (Cornell University – simplified)
- Incorporating Papers (5.8mb!)
- Bylaws, also known as the Guidelines
- Additional Policies
- Conflict of Interest Policy
- Non-Discrimination Policy
Archived Records
- 501(c)3 Affirmation Letter (1.8mb)
- 501(c)3 Application (1.3mb)
- Articles of Incorporation (submitted with 501(c)3 Application)
- Constitution (submitted with 501(c)3 Application)
- Guidelines (submitted with 501(c)3 Application)
- Job Expectations
- Youth Guidelines