NACHI/ASHI inspector fell off a 25 ladder and needs our help. Please help!

[Barry Adair]

The folks at ODMP got back to me on setting up the emergency fund

Barry-

It sounds like you're asking about how to setup a non-profit organization. It is actually a lot easier then you would imagine. There are a few IRS forms that you need to fill out and that's it. A good way to do it would be to setup a foundation arm of a pre-existing association.

The foundation could then take tax deductible contributions and distribute them to the inspectors in need.

Let me know if you need any more specific advice.

-Chris

I think NACHI knows what to do from here on out.

In the event more info is needed contact me and I'll be happy to get back to Chris

[Kenneth Lott]

Originally Posted by rbennett

We have done this ask for $$ for a fellow inspectdor before and in short this is a mess. When someone is in need our support the system must be better.

It is sometimes hard to get the $$ to the person and family FAST and the problems go on and on.

If at all possible I would like to see a fund set up from donations that could be used for said NACHI members.

First of all it should be tax deductible like any other charity and could be a voluntary surcharge added to our membership fee

$20 and 10,000 members even if only 1/2 the members kick in is a lot of $$.

I am sure a lot more that can be rased than by just posting on this board

Remember -- The ladder that dumps the next inspector might be yours

Maybe this is something that MAB can address

In conclusion, this should not become a LONG and LARGE project


Kissing an praying are not the answer. $$ pay the rent

rlb

Prayer can do more than all the money in the world!

[Barry Adair]

Originally Posted by klott

Prayer can do more than all the money in the world!

Ken,

Please check your PM I don't want to drift this thread.

Thanks,

[Nick Gromicko]

NACHI members raised $620 for Ray tonight at www.nachi.org/comden.htm

[Richard L. Bennett]

Nick

Me thinks someone is very thankfull - Good job

Still need more ideas on the Inspector Down program

rlb

[RAY THOROMAN]

Hello everyone,

A quick update. Just about 3 weeks now. I believe I am improving daily. Nights are still very tough and the pain is frustrating.

I would like thank everyone one again for their continued support during this time. All the emails, phone calls, letters, posts, and donations I could not ever thank you all enough. I will update regularly.


Thanks,
Ray Thoroman
Superior Home Inspections

[Richard L. Bennett]

Ray

You are there and I have also been in your "point of view" -- would like some of your thoughts on a future "Inspector down" program

With $$$ what would you think is the largest need??

And don't say a new ladder

rlb

[jcartier]

We are praying for you and yours. A gift is headed your way.

Jerome Cartier
Cartier Fine Home Inspections, LLC
Daphne, AL. 36526
251-490-3212
jerome@cartierinspections.com

[RAY THOROMAN]

Hello All,

Thanks Nick for your support and raising those funds I will email you later.

Richard, yes I have a few needs and I am trying to work those out. Two immediate needs monies and getting myself back to doing home inspections. Medical bills (even with BCBS PPO) are 5k plus missing work, seems to be adding up pretty quick.

I really do like the inspector down program. My 2 cents which I believe has been stated already. If you contribute a set fee lets say $20, you would be able to drawl from the fund in time of need. There would probably be a limit that one could receive both annually and lifetime. Committee could verify the medical doctor documents on injury and length out of work. One could drawl according or depending on length of need, with the cap in mind.

Thanks,
Ray