Program Concept
The Jimmy C. Ramsey Training Reimbursement Program has been developed for use by any Rocky Mountain Division (RMD) member, in good standing, for reimbursement of training costs paid for by the member from his or her own funds. Reimbursement funds are available for training in one or more of the identification fields recognized by the International Association for Identification (IAI), subject to program rules established by the Board of Directors.
This program will be administered by a Training Reimbursement Committee appointed by the President for the term of his or her office.
Eligibility and Applications
Applications are accepted at any time on a first come first serve basis. Applicants must be a current RMD member in good standing. A member in good standing is one who is current with his/her membership dues.
Applications for reimbursement may be completed and submitted online at:
https://www.rmdiai.org/ramsey-reimbursement.htmlIn situations where reimbursement is a factor in deciding to attend training, members may submit an application for pre-approval of reimbursement funds prior to registration. The Training Reimbursement Committee will review the applications for pre-approval of reimbursement, and if approved, monies will be set aside for the applicant to attend the training.
Note: Submission of an application is no guarantee that a reimbursement will be made. Applicants will be notified if they are not approved due to lack of available funds, class content, or because the member is not in good standing.
Reimbursement Period
The reimbursement period runs from January 1 until December 31 of each year, or until the reimbursement money for the current period is exhausted.
Reimbursement Limits
Reimbursement will be awarded on the basis of the cost of the training, but cannot exceed a total of $500 per calendar year. That is, the reimbursement will be equal to the costs of the training or $500 maximum.
Training Fees Must Be Paid by the Applicant RMD Member
Reimbursement will be considered only where the member has paid for the class training fees out of his or her own personal funds. Reimbursement cannot be made for training that was paid for by the member's agency or other sponsor.
Reimbursement may be applicable for:
- Registration fees
- Lodging
- Meals (excluding alcoholic beverages)
- Travel (excluding mileage for personal vehicle use)
Acceptable Training Classes
Training that pertains to one or more of the identification disciplines established by the IAI may be eligible for reimbursement, subject to the Ramsey Program rules.
Application Instructions
Along with the reimbursement application, each applicant for reimbursement must submit:
- A copy of the applicant's class attendance/completion certificate, or a statement signed by the class instructor verifying attendance
- Copies of the individual member's personally-paid lodging, meal and travel receipts
Program Rules
Issuance of Reimbursement Checks
Reimbursement checks will be issued to the member as soon as practical if approved.