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 2022-2023 festival year and their emails are:
- Justine Deeter, President
- Wendy Middleton, 1st Vice President
- Mary Reaster, 2nd Vice President
- Jim Zaidain, Sgt at Arms
- Brian Tsou, Treasurer
- Joan Manzo, Secretary
Other people with titles include: Wayne Gulden; Marilyn Knight, Past Presidents
Here are some links to our governing documents.
- Roberts Rules of Order (Cornell University – simplified)
- Constitution
- Incorporating Papers (5.8mb!)
- Bylaws, also known as the Guidelines
- 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)
- 501(c)3 Affirmation Letter (1.8mb)
- Additional Policies
- Job Expectations
- Youth Guidelines
- Conflict of Interest Policy
- Non-Discrimination Policy