Board of Inquiry, Andy Dietz
Findings of the Acting AWMA Board of Inquiry Committee Regarding the Complaint by Shannon Faltak, Membership Chair, Against Andy Dietz,President
The Alternates of the AWMA Board of Inquiry have conducted a thorough review of the complaint filed by Shannon Faltak, Membership Chair, against Andy Dietz, President. In conducting our review, we have carefully examined the initial findings of the previous BOI committee, the details of the complaint, andMr. Dietz's response.
We concur with the previous BOI Committee’s determination of relevance/sustained regarding the complaint of Conduct Prejudicial To The AWMA and affirm that the allegations presented are within the purview of our review. After a comprehensive evaluation of the materials provided, we have reached adecision that the complaint is sustained.
The complaint alleges several actions taken by Mr. Dietz within the first 20 days of his presidency of the AWMA.
• When Mr. Dietz stepped into the role of President, he immediately attempted to install Amanda Hoadley as the Vice President when the AWMA Bylaws states a clear process for filling the role of AWMA Executive Board vacancies and AWMA Committee vacancies. That process requires that the ExecutiveBoard take nominations through the Secretary and vote on the VP. (AWMA Bylaws Article VII: Officers of the Association, section 6.
Vacancies, subsections a. and b.) At the same time as appointing Mrs. Hoadley to the VP position he unilaterally added her to private communications,allowing access to sensitive information that he had a responsibility to keep secure and private.
o Mr. Dietz’s response to this charge included the fact that he thought the resignation was “abrupt and unexpected” as well as the interplay between
board members on the procedure for filling the role of President. The AWMA Bylaws are clear, and Mr. Dietz has an affirmative duty to read and abide by
those bylaws.
• Mr. Dietz created a new Ad Hoc committee to do the work of the already existing standing Social Media Committee which violates the AWMA Bylaws (AWMA Bylaws Article VIII: Appointed Positions, section 2. Appointed Committees subsection a.). Mr.
Dietz told the AWMA Board that all social media accounts/pages would be owned by the AWMA, not by an individual. His resultant page was owned by TeriRobinson. Not all AWMA Board Members were given access.
o Mr. Dietz’s response to this charge is that he believed that the vote to change the existing committee from “ad hoc” to “standing” was invalid and he’d
assumed that Acacia Brewer’s failure to respond to him was her resigning from that ad hoc committee. Simply assuming the non-response of theStanding Committee’s Chair constituted an abdication of that role isn’t a valid process.
• Mr. Dietz summarily made a motion for the AWMA Board to “removal of Jessica Johnson as Secretary” on 12/1/2024 in contravention of Sturgis which requires a General Board of Directors vote to accomplish. The complaint states the Secretary is subject to the BOI process just like any other member ofAWMA and no BOI had been submitted.
(AWMA Bylaws Article VI: Boards of Directors, section 1. The General Board of Directors, subsection c.)
o Mr. Dietz ignored his fellow board members when it was pointed out that he was violating the bylaws and Sturgis and continued to push for a vote toremove Ms. Johnson.
o Mr. Dietz’s response to this charge simply calls out the Sturgis rules claiming
that AWMA Bylaws don’t actually cover the procedure for removing a member from the Executive Board. The AWMA BOI process takes precedence of recommended disciplinary action.
• Mr. Dietz attempted to achieve a change to the AWMA Bylaws with a vote of the General Board when the bylaws require 30 days’ notice for the same.(AWMA Bylaws Article VI: Board of Directors, section 1. General Board of Directors, subsection c. Meetings, subsections i. and ii.)
o Mr. Dietz claims that Article XI, section c. permits amendments to be conducted via email but neglects to address the 30 day notice requirementwhich is very clear within those same bylaws.
• Mr. Dietz sent out an Election Buddy ballot with the help of Anne Camper on a proposed bylaw amendment to a list of delegates that had not been vettedby the Secretary. The Secretary is specifically charged with tasks associated with identifying and vetting each club Delegate as a valid member of the General Board and bypassing the process was against the bylaw requirement. This ballot was against the AWMA bylaws and Arizona state law as AWMA is incorporated in Arizona. Arizona law 10-11003, section 4 requires “The corporation shall notify each member entitled to vote of the proposed members'
meeting in accordance with section 10-3705”, azleg.gov 10-11003. Legitimate Delegates to the General Board of Directors did not receive that ballot. Forexample, Allison Greene advised Mr. Dietz via email on 12/13/2024 that she had not received this ballot and he never resolved that issue. (AWMA BylawsArticle VII: Officers of the Association, Section 3. Duties of Officers, Subsection d.)
o Mr. Dietz’s claim that his perception of a conflict of interest of the Secretary
does not absolve the Secretary from the duties appointed to them. Nor does it absolve the Executive Board from the notice requirements of the bylawsand
the state.
• Mr. Dietz has failed to call to order any meeting of the Executive Board of Directors for the purpose of creating a budget despite multiple good faith efforts by his fellow board members to have a meeting. (AWMA Bylaws Article I: Name, Colors, Profit Status, and Budget, Section 3. Profit Status and Budget, subsection c.)
o Along with the apparent failure of the petition by the Secretary to hold a meeting, Mr. Dietz offers his perceptions of difficulties between members of
the board and the time zone differences as reasons for not holding a meeting.
• Mr. Dietz supervised the creation of a new AWMA website that’s not in compliance with AWMA Bylaws. The proposed website does not reflect the organizations’ declared colors of red, white, blue. (AWMA Bylaws AWMA Bylaws Article I: Name, Colors, Profit Status, and Budget, Section 2. Colors,subsection a.)
The committee found it alarming that Mr. Dietz accused Ms. Faltak of misrepresentation, lying, and cheating but never showed any proof in his response. We also find it alarming that, in his defense, Mr. Dietz shared private board information that was not germane to the complaint against him in this case. Thiscommittee should never have been privy to this information. His accusation that Membership Chair Ms. Faltak of attempting to “wrest a property right I rightfully attained to a nonprofit corporation” we find particularly troubling. Mr. Dietz has no rights to the AWMA’s property, as its President he has a fiduciary duty to protect the membership and the organization.
These recommendations are made in the interest of maintaining the integrity and ethical standards of AWMA, ensuring accountability, and upholding the trust placed in the leadership by the membership.
Given the severity of the findings of the numerous AWMA Bylaw violations and violation of Arizona State Law, we hereby recommend to the AWMA Executive Board that Mr. Dietz’s membership be rescinded. Furthermore, we strongly advise that this action include a 3 to 5 year suspension of his membership and a lifetime ban on all AWMA Executive Board Seats and all AWMA Committee Positions. The multiple, continuous and purposeful AWMA Bylaw violations
and the violation of Arizona State law could result in legal ramifications for the organization. These violations have also put the organization’s non-profitstatus in potential jeopardy.
According to AWMA Bylaws ‘No member who has been suspended or expelled by AWMA may participate in any activities sponsored by the association, or in activities sponsored by any of its clubs, for the duration of the suspension or permanently if expelled.’.
These recommendations are made in the interest of maintaining the integrity and ethical standards of AWMA, ensuring accountability, and upholding the trust placed in the leadership by the membership.
These recommendations are made in the interest of maintaining the integrity and ethical standards of AWMA, ensuring accountability, and upholding the trust placed in the leadership by the membership.
Acting AWMA Board of Inquiry Committee
Board of Inquiry, Tyler Peabody and Dr. Chris Richardson
The AWMA Board of Inquiry (BOI) Committee held a call on Monday, March 24, 2025, to discuss recommendations for disciplinary action regarding the matter of AWMA Secretary Jessica Johnson vs. Tyler Peabody and Chris Richardson. This discussion followed the committee’s prior finding that the BOI was relevant, and the charges sustained.
However, due to the resignations of both Tyler Peabody and Chris Richardson from the Board of Inquiry, the committee is unable to recommend the disciplinary action outlined in AWMA Bylaws, ARTICLE X: COMMITTEES, SECTION 1. STANDING COMMITTEES, c. Board of Inquiry: (vi) If charges are sustained against any member of the Board of Inquiry, the recommendation for discipline shall include this member’s removal from the Board of Inquiry for the duration of his/her term.
As both individuals have voluntarily stepped down, this specific disciplinary measure is no longer applicable.
Therefore, it is the recommendation of the BOI Committee to the AWMA Executive Board that no further disciplinary action be taken at this time.
AWMA BOI Committee.
Board of Inquiry, Andy Dietz vs. Beth Golder
The AWMA BOI Committee convened on Monday, March 10, 2025 to examine the BOI submitted by Andy Deitz against Treasurer Beth Golder. The charge was conduct prejudicial to the AWMA.
After a thorough review of the matter, we, the BOI Committee, have ascertained that the complaint lacks validity and does not merit further investigation.
Claim #1:
Mr. Deitz's stated that Ms. Golder "demonstrated a complete disregard for our bylaws, proper procedure, and the best interest of the AWMA", that she was "manipulating and
withholding information, weaponizing what is available, a deliberately fostering discord and division within the organization." Mr. Deitz also stated that Ms. Golder was "falsifying information, lying, withholding critical information, issuing threats, and a blatant disregard for the AWMA constitution."
The BOI Committee found it alarming that Mr. Deitz made such claims but never provided proof of any of these statements in his BOI report. Mr. Deitz provided further statements that: "we have 165 words in the Treasurer's description in the bylaws," and "according to a quick Google search, there are currently 74 national banks in the United States."
As no evidence to support Mr. Deitz claim (claim #1) was provided, these concerns are found irrelevant and not sustained.
Claim #2:
The complaint alleges that Ms. Golder moved the financial assets without proper board designation and that Ms. Golder references her knowledge of the bylaws. Screenshot
message between former President Teri Robinson and Beth Golder (no date or time stamp), that were circled by Mr. Deitz for relevance, show Beth stated: "I know everybody that's ignored everything for the last four years is all the sudden concerned about the bylaws and I'm pretty sure I'm the only one that's read them 500 times in the last two years", as
evidence that Ms. Golder understood the AWMA bylaws.
Written statements were provided in Mr. Deitz’s BOI complaint, which contradicts Mr. Deitz's original complaint.
One statement from an Executive Board member stated:
"I remember that we discussed issues of transferring treasurer documents and accounts and that the discussions included that the outgoing treasurer still had some clean up to do
before forwarding the books to the new treasurer, as well as the fact that the AWMA bank account(s) were at a bank that only had offices on the east coast, so doing signature
card(s) and performing other banking in-person would be impossible for the new treasurer."
Another statement from another Executive Board member stated:
"I do not remember any objections to this process; rather board members, in general, voiced agreement that this made sense to do. To the best of my remembrance, the new Treasurer acted in good faith by informing the board of the problems faced, stated a solution to the problem, and then proceeded to implement the solution based on the virtual discussions (during which no objections were raised)."
Another statement from another Executive Board member stated:
"I can attest that during our October meeting Beth advised the Executive Board of an issue with the old AWMA bank and offices on the east coast, so doing signature card(s) and performing other banking in-person would be impossible for the new treasurer. I do not remember any objections to this process; rather board members, in general, voiced
agreement that this made sense to do."
Another statement from another Executive Board member stated:
"I can attest that during our October meeting Beth advised the Executive Board of an issue with the old AWMA bank and not being available in Colorado, asked the Executive Board if the bank could be moved and there was no disagreement by any single Executive Board member. I can also attest that during our November meeting, Beth advised the Executive Board that she and Helen would begin the transfer shortly and answered all questions that were brought up during that meeting. When I read Brigitte's statement that Beth had never discussed transferring the AWMA funds, I was flabbergasted, because Beth did so via our Zoom meetings, our Facebook discussions, the Gaggle and Andy's Team account."
Another statement from another Executive Board member stated:
"I was present for a virtual Board of Directors (BOD) meeting wherein Beth Golder,
Treasurer of the AWMA requested permission from the BOD to open a new bank account for the organization at a national bank to make access easier, especially during years of transition. The option was discussed, and no dissenting opinions were shared by other BOD members. It was my impression that the BOD was in agreement that Beth should move forward in switching the bank accounts for the AWMA over to a more accessible bank."
As such, Mr. Deitz’s claim that Ms. Golder moved the AWMA finances without Executive Board knowledge or designation is false, and Mr. Deitz, himself, provided multiple witness statements within his BOI complaint that proved that Ms. Golder had discussed moving AWMA finances on multiple occasions and that there were no objections during any of those discussion.
As the evidence for claim #2 shows, Ms. Golder did not move the finances without board consultation and discussion, these concerns are found irrelevant and not sustained.
Claim #3:
Mr. Deitz states "we had four board meetings to date, all without financial reports from the treasurer. 10/7/24, 10/8/24, 10/29/24, and 11/14/24".
The 10/07/2024 meeting called by President Teri Robinson (copy of minutes provided in complaint by Mr. Deitz) was a meeting discussion on handling AWMA 2024 National Championship and The National Disciplinary Committee. No other discussions were had.
The 10/08/2024 meeting called by President Teri Robinson (copy of minutes provided in complaint by Mr. Deitz) was a meeting discussion on the same AWMA Nationals
Disciplinary Committee and other ramifications due to the 2024 AWMA Championship events. No other discussions were had.
Both meetings appear to be specialized calls for the sole purpose of discussion regarding a possible disciplinary issue for AWMA Nationals and not an Executive Board meeting with
officer or committee reports.
The 10/29/2024 meeting called by President Teri Robinson (copy of minutes provided in complaint by Mr. Deitz) shows a Treasurer Report was given and noted within the meeting minutes.
The 11/14/2024 meeting called by President Teri Robinson (copy of minutes provided in complaint by Mr. Deitz) also shows a Treasurer Report was given and noted within the meeting minutes.
As such, Mr. Deitz’s claims that no Treasurer reports were given for 4 meetings is not factual as the meeting minutes that Mr. Deitz himself provided show that a Treasurer report was
given and other detailed reports and information by Ms. Golder were given to the Executive Board.
As the evidence for claim #3 shows, Ms. Golder did provide Treasurer reports at any Executive Board meetings (aside from disciplinary hearing/calls, where no officer or committee reports were given). These concerns are found irrelevant and not sustained.
In conclusion, and after careful consideration, the Board of Inquiry finds this complaint to be irrelevant and not sustained.
Sincerely,
BOI Committee
Board of Inquiry, S. Faltak vs. Tyler Peabody, Chris Richardson, Andy Dietz
AWMA Board of Inquiry Committee: Final Report Summary of the Complaint:
The AWMA Board of Inquiry (BOI) Committee, consisting of committee members Kim Yeager and Laura Swanson, along with AWMA Board of Inquiry Alternate Jill Lyden, convened via conference call on Friday, April 4, 2025, to discuss recommended disciplinary actions in the
matter of AWMA Membership Chair Shannon Faltak vs. Mrs. Tyler Peabody, Mr. Andy Deitz, and Dr. Chris Richardson.
Findings of the Inquiry:
Mrs. Tyler Peabody: The committee found that Mrs. Tyler Peabody engaged in serious breaches of AWMA’s Bylaws, including violations of confidentiality and inappropriate professional conduct. These actions significantly undermined trust within the organization and among its members. As such, the committee concluded that her misconduct warrants substantial disciplinary action.
Dr. Chris Richardson: Dr. Richardson was found to have been negligent in addressing the concerns raised by Faltak.
Although her conduct was not as severe as Peabody’s, her failure to act responsibly and in accordance with AWMA’s Bylaws contributed to the escalation of the situation.
Mr. Andy Deitz: As President of AWMA and a senior member of the organization, Andy Deitz failed to prevent or address the misconduct, despite being in a position of authority. His inaction allowed the issues to persist and go against AWMA Bylaws. Due to the seriousness of his neglect, the committee has determined that his actions warrant permanent exclusion from leadership roles within
AWMA.
Conclusion:
The committee has determined that the allegations against Mrs. Tyler Peabody, Dr. Chris Richardson, and Mr. Andy Deitz are substantiated. Their actions, both individually and
collectively, violated AWMA’s professional standards and caused harm to the organization and its members. Strong and lasting disciplinary measures are deemed necessary to uphold AWMA’s integrity and to deter future misconduct.
Recommendations for Disciplinary Action:
The Board of Inquiry Committee recommends that the Executive Board impose the following consequences:
Mrs. Tyler Peabody: Suspension from the Executive Board and all AWMA committees for a period of 5 to 7 years. Lifetime ban from serving on the Board of Inquiry. Dr. Chris Richardson: Suspension from the Executive Board and all AWMA committees for a period of 3 to 5 years. Lifetime ban from serving on the Board of Inquiry. Mr. Andy Deitz: Lifetime ban from holding any Executive Board position or participating in any AWMA committee.
The committee believes these actions are necessary to maintain the standards of professionalism within AWMA, safeguard the well-being of its members, and prevent recurrence of similar violations. The Executive Board is strongly urged to implement these recommendations without delay.
AWMA Board of Inquiry
Kim Yeager.
Jill Lyden.
Laura Swanson.
Board of Inquiry, Randall Hoadley vs. AWMA Executive Board
The AWMA BOI Committee conducted a call on Tuesday, March 19, 2025, to examine the relevance of the BOI Randall Hoadley vs 8 AWMA Executive Board Members. The Committee determined that the charges lacked relevance regarding the delivery/mailing of the 8 BOIs by Andy Dietz, which failed to comply with AWMA Bylaws:
“SECTION 3. DISCIPLINE
c. The Secretary shall send one (1) copy of the charges to the accused member by certified mail not more than thirty (30) days after receipt”.
Furthermore, upon reviewing the evidence, we concluded that the meeting in question was held in accordance with AWMA Bylaws, thereby also rendering the charges irrelevant.
“(ii) A meeting of the Executive Board shall be called by the AWMA Secretary upon receipt of a petition signed by two-thirds (2/3) of the members of the Executive Board.
(iii) Executive Board members shall be given written notice at least thirty (30) days prior to any meeting”.
Moreover, the signatures of 8 AWMA Executive Board Members exceeded the necessary 2/3 threshold, thus authorizing the AWMA Secretary to convene an AWMA Executive Board meeting.
Sincerely,
The AWMA Board of Inquiry Committee.
Board of Inquiry, Andy Dietz vs. Shannon Faltak, Jessica Johnson, Beth Golder
The AWMA BOI Committee convened on Monday, March 10, 2025, to examine the BOI submitted by Andy Deitz against Secretary Jessica Johnson, Membership Chair Shannon Faltak, and Treasurer Beth Golder. Following a meticulous review of the
matter, we, the BOI Committee, have ascertained that the complaint lacks substance and does not merit further investigation.
The primary issue raised pertains to the claim that the President requires direct access to financial and other AWMA databases in order to fulfill his supervisory duties over the officers in question. It is the finding of this committee that such access is not necessary for the President to carry out the expected responsibilities of oversight and supervision as defined in the AWMA governing documents.
The President’s role is to provide leadership and direction within the organization, ensuring that all officers and committee members are fulfilling their duties and adhering to AWMA policies, procedures, and bylaws. Supervisory duties do not inherently require direct log-in or write-access to financial records or other internal databases. Rather, these duties are carried out through regular reports, meetings, and collaboration with the officers.
We consulted a past AWMA Treasurer in order to ascertain the functioning of past Boards. They concurred that neither direct log-in nor write-access to financial or database systems was provided to past presidents, and none was required for those individuals to fulfill their role as President.
The following questions below were asked:
1. Were you ever required to provide login credentials to the AWMA President?
RESPONSE: No.
2. What were your requirements to give financial information to the AWMA President.
RESPONSE: Not more than the annual report provided at EB and GB just prior toannual meeting.
3. Were you required to give club details and membership list, including renewal dates to the AWMA President?
RESPONSE: Club renewals were maintained by Treasurer and Secretary. As Treasurer I never had the member lists of clubs. All renewal dates for individuals and clubs were the same. To the best of my recollection, we only advised the
President when clubs did not renew by deadline.
Therefore, we do not find merit in the argument that lack of such database access hinders the President's ability to perform supervisory duties effectively. Additionally, we note that Mr. Dietz mentioned in his complaint, "50 different screenshots and 50 different requests to prove this, but I will not. Based on previous BOIs, email exchanges, and internet discussions that you have reviewed, there is no doubt these requests have been made." However, those specific materials were not provided to the Board of Inquiry for consideration. As stated in the considered opinion of two members of this committee, both of whom have previously served as AWMA secretaries, it is vital
that all pertinent documents and evidence be submitted with any BOI submissions if they are to be taken into account. Without this supporting information, this is considered as lacking sufficient evidence, and the committee is unable to fully address or evaluate
the concerns raised.
As stated in the complaint, "I requested passwords eight times within the first ten days alone." This may be considered a form of harassment, which is unprofessional and inappropriate behavior for any acting President.
In conclusion, after careful consideration, the Board of Inquiry finds this complaint to be
irrelevant to the current operations and oversight practices of the AWMA.
Sincerely,
The AWMA Board of Inquiry Committee.
Board of Inquiry, Andy Dietz vs. Helen Trapp
Findings and Recommendations
Re: Complaint by Andy Deitz Against Helen Trapp, Former Treasurer of AWMA Date: 4/17/2025
Background
A formal complaint was submitted by Andy Deitz alleging Dereliction of Duty by Helen Trapp, former Treasurer of AWMA. The complaint centered on Ms. Trapp’s failure to provide the AWMA Auditing Committee with access credentials to AWMA’s bank accounts and/or complete accounting information, thereby allegedly impeding the committee’s ability to perform its oversight duties. The complaint also expressed concern that this lack of access could jeopardize AWMA’s tax-exempt status by interfering with financial transparency and timely reporting. In her response, Ms. Trapp noted that treasury practices within AWMA are largely undocumented and typically defined by the serving Treasurer. She stated that she adhered to practices handed down by her predecessor, including the historical norm of having a single signatory on bank accounts and not sharing access credentials. She further cited security and regulatory reasons for not sharing credentials, referencing guidance from the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) and Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC).
Ms. Trapp also emphasized that:
• There were no objections or concerns raised by Mr. Deitz or any other Board member during the 2024 AWMA General Board Meeting, which occurred prior to the filing of the complaint.
• All required tax documentation and filings for AWMA were submitted to the IRS in a timely and accurate manner, thereby maintaining compliance with tax-exempt status requirements.
Findings
After reviewing documentation and responses, the Board finds the following:
1. Absence of Formalized Procedures: AWMA currently operates without formal documentation outlining treasury procedures or audit-related access protocols. This gap contributes to differing expectations among leadership roles.
2. Adherence to Precedent: Ms. Trapp followed inherited practices, including not utilizing a second signatory and not distributing online banking credentials. These actions were consistent with past practice, even if not ideal from a governance perspective.
3. Compliance with Security Norms: Ms. Trapp’s rationale for withholding credentials aligns with widely accepted banking security standards and federal guidance discouraging the sharing of user IDs and passwords. “While the FDIC doesn’t explicitly prohibit sharing logins and passwords, it strongly advises against it due to significant security risks and potential violations of privacy and security regulations. The FTCs guidance stresses that sharing login credentials is a significant security risks and encourages businesses and individuals to take steps to protect their information.”
4. No Evidence of Obstruction or Negligence: There is no indication that Ms. Trapp acted with intent to impede the auditing process. The absence of prior concerns raised at the 2024 General Board Meeting, and the timely filing of IRS documents, support her assertion that she maintained AWMA’s financial compliance during her tenure.
5. No Risk to Tax-Exempt Status Identified: Based on the information reviewed, AWMA’s tax-exempt status was not placed at risk due to Ms. Trapp’s actions. The required filings were completed appropriately and on time.
Conclusions
The Board concludes that the charge of Dereliction of Duty is not substantiated. The perceived lack of cooperation with the Auditing Committee stemmed from structural and procedural ambiguities, not misconduct or dereliction on the part of Ms. Trapp. Additionally, there is no evidence that her actions had or could have had a material impact on AWMA’s tax-exempt standing.
Respectfully Submitted,
AWMA Board of Inquiry
Kim Yeager, Jill Lyden, and Laura Swanson
Board of Inquiry, Shannon Faltak vs. Andy Dietz
Board of Inquiry Committee: Final Report
AWMA Membership Chair, Shannon Faltak vs AWMA President Andy Dietz
Charge: Conduct prejudicial to the interest of the AWMA.
The AWMA Board of Inquiry (BOI) Committee, consisting of committee members Kim Yeager, Laura Swanson and Jill Lyden convened via conference call on Friday April 4, 2025, to discuss recommended disciplinary actions in the matter of AWMA Membership Chair, Shannon Faltak vs. AWMA Former President, Andy Dietz.
Andy Dietz failed to provide a response to the re-file of the following BOI charge that was submitted with examples and documented evidence. This BOI was re-filed due to the previous BOI committee allowing the time to expire without taking any action in the timeframe required.
Example #1: Creating Another Committee for An Already Existing Committee
Andy Dietz created an “ad-hoc” committee in duplicate to the BOI committee after receiving a BOI, knowing that it was not permitted within the bylaws. When creating this committee, he did not follow the procedures outlined in the bylaws. He then had an unknown, appointed member of the committee send an email to certain members of the board at their personal and work emails requesting confidential information to include financial information, logins and usernames/passwords.
Example #2: Misrepresenting Information to AWMA Members
Andy Dietz knowingly provided false information to members of AWMA creating a panic amongst the membership. He inappropriately stated to the membership that he has been requesting financial information from the board for months, presenting that the Executive
board is unwilling to work with him. Evidence shows that this information was provided to Andy on November 26, 2024. These continued false statements are indeed not factual and have damaged the reputation of AWMA.
Example #3: Not Fulfilling His Duties and Requirements as the AWMA President
Andy Dietz has failed to conduct a meeting, despite requests. He has not been unbiased in his actions. The provided evidence shows that Andy is in favor of members of the Executive Board breaking bylaws in support of certain members and allows members to harass and
demand others to also break the AWMA bylaws. This is inappropriate and goes against The Standard Code of Parliamentary Procedure.
Example #4: Illegally Making Motions and Seconds
As President of the organization, Andy Deitz cannot propose or second a motion, or nominate a candidate. He continued to do so after several people pointed out that it was not allowed per Sturgis. Evidence of numerous documented examples of his continuation to ignore the rule was provided.
Example #5: Refusing to Use Executive Board Voted Communication Platforms
Andy Dietz continued to use unofficial forms of communication for sensitive Board of Director’s communication. While Teams may have been utilized as an interim platform until Gaggle was secured, after securing Gaggle and a board vote of over 85% in support to use Gaggle was obtained, Andy continued to use Teams in which he was the only admin. With that, communication cannot be maintained or used for historical information.
Example #6: Discussing An Ongoing BOI Investigation with the Executive Board
Andy Dietz engaged the Executive Board to discuss an active BOI case, email evidence provided with details. This action is blatantly against Sturgis and Robert’s Rule. The President of an organizations should be overly familiar with Parliamentary Procedures and should be acting
unbiased, and in the best interest of the organization. Since receiving his BOI Andy appears to allow other members of the board, that were in support of, to be threatened.
Conclusion:
The committee has determined that the allegations against Andy Dietz are sustained. His actions violate AWMA professional standards. His actions have detrimental harm to the organization and its membership. Strong and lasting disciplinary measures are deemed
necessary to uphold AWMA’s integrity and to deter future misconduct.
Recommendations for Disciplinary Actions:
The Board of Inquiry Committee recommends that the Executive Board impose the following consequence of his actions to be a 7–10 year suspension from the AWMA and a lifetime ban from serving on the Executive Board and all AWMA committees.