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Archived Executive Director Papers

Paper documents which were previously rarely or never digitized, and only existed in physical folders handed down successively from MHA Director to MHA Director. These documents, rarely seen by MHA membership before 2025, may include fascinating insights into MHA History. 

The process of scanning and digitizing these documents is ongoing. Think of several boxes full of folders.  Each "chapter" below represents a physical folder. Patrick Sieben (and his son+assistant, Gabriel Sieben) believe that scanning these documents and distributing here, will help preserve them from possible future loss (one house fire, one shipping mistake, and they would have otherwise been gone forever).

Some documents may be redacted, or held back entirely, for future MHA Executive Directors as required. Documents of limited historical interest (taxes, receipts, PayPal orders) were not scanned.

Not all documents may be in the folder you may expect - for example, the "MHA Newsletter" folder does not contain anywhere close to all copies of all newsletters; or there are two folders containing PR from 1991. We are simply preserving the original folder structure and naming.

1991 and earlier MHA PR

Also labelled: "ASES/ACI Comm. 531 [39. 4. 2. 3] (1980-1982)"; originally labelled on front "Pre-...

1991 PR

Despite the title, this folder is incomplete, and there is another folder called "1991 and earlie...

1992 PR

1993 PR

1994 PR

1995 PR

1996 PR

2006 Treasurer Reports, Agenda, and Members Attending / Wildacres 2007

2009 Annual Meeting at Wildacres Booklet - Richard Smith Version

Original 2009 Annual Meeting at Wildacres Richard Smith Copy.pdf Preview ...

2010 Annual Meeting at Wildacres Booklet - Richard Smith Version

Original 2010 Annual Meeting at Wildacres Richard Smith Copy.pdf Preview Not available due t...

2011 Annual Meeting at Wildacres Booklet - Richard Smith Version

Original 2011 Annual Meeting at Wildacres Richard Smith Copy.pdf   Preview Not available due ...

2012 Annual Meeting at Wildacres Booklet - Richard Smith Version

Original 2012 Annual Meeting at Wildacres Richard Smith Copy.pdf Preview Not available due t...

2013 Annual Meeting at Wildacres Booklet - Richard Smith Version

Original 2013 Annual Meeting at Wildacres Richard Smith Copy.pdf Note: This version contains so...

2014 Annual Meeting at Wildacres Booklet - Richard Smith Version

Original 2014 Annual Meeting at Wildacres Richard Smith Copy.pdf Note: This is Richard Smith's ...

2015 Annual Meeting at Wildacres Booklet - Richard Smith Version

Original 2015 Annual Meeting at Wildacres Richard Smith Copy.pdf Preview Not available due t...

2016 Annual Meeting at Wildacres Booklet - Richard Smith Version

Original 2016 Annual Meeting at Wildacres Richard Smith Copy.pdf   Preview Not available due ...

2017 Annual Meeting at Wildacres Booklet - Richard Smith Version

Original 2017 Annual Meeting at Wildacres Richard Smith Copy.pdf   Preview Not available due ...

2018 Annual Meeting at Wildacres Booklet - Richard Smith Version

Original 2018 Annual Meeting at Wildacres Booklet - Richard Smith Version.pdf   Preview Not a...

2019 Annual Meeting at Wildacres Booklet - Richard Smith Version

Original 2019 Annual Meeting at Wildacres Booklet - Richard Smith Version.pdf   Preview Not a...

Annaberg - Saint John Virgin Islands - Bake Oven Used 1795-1931 [CD]

ASTM

Bake Ovens

Bilder A Zanfe (Schmitz - 3rd Heater) [CD]

Board Meetings

Bookstore Orders

Clothing Order Form 2014

Original Clothing Order Form 2014.pdf   Preview

Code of Ethics for Heater Masons 2005

Original Code of Ethics for Heater Masons 2005.pdf   Preview

Dampers Errata

Original Dampers Errata.pdf   Preview

E-mail by Richard Smith (previously confidential)

Original Email by Richard Smith (previously confidential).pdf   Preview ...

Education

2010 Education Committee Budget Handwritten Note

Original 2010 Education Committee Budget Handwritten Note.pdf Preview

2011 Education Committee Members and Teams

Original 2011 Education Committee Members and Teams.pdf   Preview

2012 Education Committee Budget Proposals

Original 2012 Education Committee Budget Proposals.pdf   Preview

Certified Heater Masons 4/10/06

Original Certified Heater Masons 4:10:06.pdf   Preview

CEU credits sheet

Original CEU credits sheet.pdf   Preview

Clip 1 - Assorted Meetings, Messages

Original Clip 1 - Assorted Meetings, Messages.pdf   Preview

Clip 2 - Education Committee Meetings, Discussions, Emails

Original Clip 2 - Education Committee Meetings, Discussions, Emails.pdf   Preview ...

Clip 3 - Occupational Analysis Manual, Email Reactions, 2nd Revision

Original Clip 3 - Occupational Analysis Manual, Email Reactions, 2nd rev.pdf   Preview ...

Draft revisions 2/23/11 for MHA Occupational Analysis Design/Build Sequence

Original Draft revisions 2:23:11 for MHA Occupational Analysis Design.pdf   Preview

Education Committee Meeting September 26th 2013 Working Copy

Original Education Committee Meeting September 26th 2013 Working Copy.pdf   Preview

Education Committee Proposed Budget 2013

Original Education Committee Proposed Budget 2013.pdf   Preview

Education Committee Update Email July 20th 2013

Original Education Committee Update Email July 20th 2013.pdf   Preview

Email discussions regarding CEU credit rates

Original Email discussions regarding CEU credit rates.pdf   Preview

Email from Stephen Bushway regarding CEU error

Original Email from Stephen Bushway regarding CEU error.pdf   Preview

Letter to Certified Heater Builders (CHB) regarding changes (2012)

Original Letter to Certified Heater Builders (CHB) regarding changes.pdf   Preview ...

Letter to MHA from Ortner

Original Letter to MHA from Ortner.pdf   Preview

Proposed 2010 Annual Meeting Schedule

Original Proposed 2010 Annual Meeting Schedule.pdf   Preview

South Lodge Layout

Original South Lodge Map.pdf   Preview

Finish Fireplace Construction Manual Update 1988

Original Finish Fireplace Construction Manual Update 1988.pdf   Preview

Finnish Fireplace Construction Manual 1984 by Albie Barden

Original Finnish Fireplace Construction Manual 1984.pdf   Preview ...

Finnish Fireplace Construction Manual Update 2006

Original Finnish Fireplace Construction Manual Update 2006.pdf   Preview ...

FY09 P&L

Original FY09 P&L.pdf   Preview

Heater Masons Def Manual 2000

Heater Masons Reference Manual 2001

Contains documents other than just the title.

HMED

Agreement between MHA Sirius Community

Original Agreement between MHA Sirius Community.pdf   Preview

Clip 1

Original HMED Clip 1.pdf   Preview

Clip 2 - Schedules, Introductions

Original HMED Clip 2 - Schedules, Introductions.pdf   Preview

Clip 3

Original HMED Clip 3.pdf   Preview

Clip 4 - Understanding Thermal Mass Fireplaces

Original HMED Clip 4 - Understanding Thermal Mass Fireplaces.pdf   Preview ...

Common Questions Asked About Masonry Heaters + Upside-down Fire

Original Common Questions Asked About Masonry Heaters + Upside-Down Fire.pdf   Preview

Feedback Form

Original HMED Feedback Form.pdf   Preview

Fireplace Water Loop Heating Design

Original Fireplace Water Loop Heating Design.pdf   Preview

Handwritten Income/Expense

Original Handwritten Income:Expense.pdf   Preview

Handwritten Jerry Frisch Bio

Original Handwritten Jerry Frisch Bio.pdf Handwritten Jerry Frisch Bio Scan 2.pdf Preview (...

Helpful Hints For The Do-It-Yourself Slate Layers

Original Helpful Hint For The Do-It-Yourself Slate Layers.pdf   Preview

Helpful Hints For The Do-It-Yourself Stone Layer

Original Helpful Hints For The Do-It-Yourself Stone Layer.pdf   Preview

HMED Typed Schedule

Original HMED Typed Schedule.pdf   Preview

Home Owners Safety Manual and Burning Guide

Original Home Owners Safety Manual and Burning Guide.pdf   Preview

Humorous Hand Drawn Area Map

Original Humorous Hand Drawn Area Map.pdf   Preview

Lopez Labs Reviews Local Hotels

Original Lopez Labs Reviews Local Hotels.pdf   Preview

Orange Attendance Sheet

Original Orange Attendance Sheet.pdf   Preview

HMED Change Notes 2019

Original HMED change Notes 2019.pdf   Preview

HMED Class June 2011 [2x CD]

CD 1 CD 2 ...

HPBA Expo Masonry Heater Meeting 3/5/14 by Richard Smith

Original HPBA Expo Masonry Heater Meeting 3:5:14 by Richard Smith.pdf   Preview ...

Instructor Profile and Course Presentation Form

Original Instructor Profile and Course Presentation Form.pdf   Preview

IPCD - Instructor Profile & Course Description

24x24 Simple Bell Heater 2010 with Drawings

Original 24x24 Simple Bell Heater 2010 with Drawings.pdf   Preview

24x24 Simple Bell Heater Registration

Original 24x24 Simple Bell Heater.pdf   Preview

5 run precut heater with white oven

Original 5 run precut heater with white oven.pdf   Preview ...

Bricklaying 101

Original Bricklaying 101.pdf   Preview

Building for Bread

Original Building for Bread.pdf   Preview  

Construction of a Masonry Cookstove

Original Construction of a Masonry Cookstove.pdf   Preview

Double Door Bake Oven

Original Double Door Bake Oven.pdf   Preview

Easy+Fire J-Loop channel system by OSA Vertriebs-GmbH Demonstration

Original J-Loop channel system by OSA Vertriebs-GmbH.pdf   Preview

J-Loop Gundofen with White Oven Workshop

Original J-Loop Gundofen with White Oven Workshop.pdf   Preview

Masonry Heater Smoke aka "Bombay Bypass Smoker"

Original Masonry Heater Smoke aka %22Bombay Bypass Smoker%22.pdf   Preview

Masonry Rocket Stove Building Workshop

Original Masonry Rocket Stove Building Workshop.pdf   Preview

MHA Meeting Jan 31st 2010

Original Education Committee & Workshop Insructor Meeting.pdf   Preview

Norbert Wood Combustion Masonry Heaters

Original Norbert Wood Combustion Masonry Heaters.pdf   Preview

Richard Smith email to Heikki

Original Richard Smith email to Heikki.pdf   Preview

Semi Pre-Cast One Day Brick Oven

Original Semi Pre-Cast One Day Brick Oven.pdf   Preview

Simple efficient stoves

Original Simple efficient stoves.pdf   Preview

Small Cookstove Core using 12x12x2 Firebrick

Original Small Cookstove Core using 12x12x2 Firebrick.pdf   Preview

Marketing

2011 Budget Email to Marge

Original 2011 Budget Email to Marge.pdf   Preview

2011 Public Relations Committee

Original 2011 Public Relations Committee.pdf   Preview

6/29/13 MHA PR Committee Report

Original 6:29:13 MHA PR Committee Report.pdf   Preview

Class proposal for the National Chimney Sweep Guild Convention - February 15th-18th

Original Class proposal for the National Chimney Sweep Guild Convention.pdf   Preview

Meeting with Nelson & Associates - Handwritten Notes

Original Meeting with Nelson & Associates - Handwritten Notes.pdf   Preview

MHA Marketing Committee Meeting April 2009

Original MHA Marketing Committee Meeting April 2009.pdf   Preview

MHA Website Working Paper November 2009

Original MHA Website Working Paper November 2009.pdf   Preview

PR Committee 2010 budget and expenditures email

Original PR Committee 2010 budget and expenditures email.pdf   Preview

PR Committee Budget for 2013

Original PR Committee Budget for 2013.pdf   Preview

PR Committee Meeting February 2nd 2009 - Handwritten Notes

Original PR Committee Meeting February 2nd 2009 - Handwritten Notes.pdf   Preview

PR Committee Meeting June 29th 2011 + Clothing Designs

Original PR Committee Meeting June 29th 2011.pdf   Preview

PR Committee Meeting November 11th, 2012

Original PR Committee Meeting November 11th, 2012.pdf   Preview

PR Committee Meeting November 18th, 2009

Original PR Committee Meeting November 18th, 2009.pdf   Preview

PR Committee Meetings December 2008

Original PR Committee Meetings December 2008.pdf   Preview

PR Committee Meetings October and November 2009

Original PR Committee Meetings October and November 2009.pdf   Preview

PR Inspiration and Lists 2013

Original PR Inspiration and Lists 2013.pdf   Preview

PR Meetings and Website discussions June 2009

Original PR Meetings and Website discussions June 2009.pdf   Preview

Press Release July 28, 2011 - New Masonry Heater Education Program Available

Original Press Release July 28, 2011.pdf   Preview

Press Release March 5th, 2010 - MHA Workshop

Original Press Release March 5th, 2010 - MHA Workshop.pdf   Preview

Proposal for Photo Selection for MHA

Original Proposal for Photo Selection for MHA.pdf   Preview

Public Relations Plan 2012

Original Public Relations Plan 2012.pdf   Preview

Re: agenda for 1/20/13 PR Committee project definition for improvement of the member directory

Original Re agenda for 1:20:13 PR Committee project definition.pdf   Preview

September 2011 PR Committee Meetings and Website Redevelopment Discussions

Original September 2011 PR Committee Meetings and Website Redevelopment.pdf   Preview ...

Masonry Chimney Rebuilding - A Beginners Guide

Original Masonry Chimney Rebuilding - A Beginners Guide.pdf Preview ...

Masonry Heater Association

Tons of random files were dumped in this folder. MHA News readers should see this folder.

Corporate Resolution - Deposit and Withdrawal of Funds

Original Corporate Resolution - Deposit and Withdrawal of Funds.pdf   Preview

Handwritten Draft MHA Survey Revisions

Original Handwritten Draft MHA Survey Revisions.pdf   Preview

Masonry Heater News April 1987

Original Masonry Heater News April 1987.pdf   Preview

Masonry Heater News February 1988

Original Masonry Heater News February 1988.pdf   Preview

Masonry Heater News Last Minute News June 1991

Original Masonry Heater News Last Minute News June 1991.pdf   Preview

Masonry Heater News September 1987

Original Masonry Heater News September 1987.pdf   Preview

Masonry Heater News Stop The Press! November 1990

Original Masonry Heater News Stop The Press! November 1990.pdf   Preview

Masonry Heaters The Intelligent Alternative Version 1

Original Masonry Heaters The Intelligent Alternative Version 1.pdf   Preview

Masonry Heaters The Intelligent Alternative Version 2

Original Masonry Heaters The Intelligent Alternative Version 2.pdf   Preview

MHA News 1992 Letters to Readership and Members List

Original MHA News 1992 Letters to Readership and Members List.pdf   Preview

MHA News Fall 1990

Original MHA News Fall 1990.pdf   Preview

MHA News Fall 1991

Original MHA News Fall 1991.pdf   Preview ...

MHA News Fall 1993

Original MHA News Fall 1993.pdf   Preview ...

MHA News Fall 1997

Original MHA News Fall 1997.pdf   Preview ...

MHA News Fall 1997 (copy 2)

Original MHA News Fall 1997.pdf Preview ...

MHA News Special Edition - New Orleans Update

Original MHA News Special Edition - New Orleans Update.pdf Note: The cut off text on the left s...

MHA News Special Edition February 1991

Original MHA News Special Edition February 1991.pdf   Preview

MHA News Spring 1989

Original MHA News Spring 1989 Original Phone Scan.pdf MHA News Spring 1989 Edited Superior Vers...

MHA News Spring 1990

Original MHA News Spring 1990.pdf   Preview

MHA News Spring 1991

Original MHA News Spring 1991.pdf   Preview

MHA News Spring 1992

Original MHA News Spring 1992.pdf   Preview ...

MHA News Spring 1993

Original MHA News Spring 1993.pdf   Preview

MHA News Spring 1994

Original MHA News Spring 1994.pdf   Preview ...

MHA News Spring 1995

Original MHA News Spring 1995.pdf   Preview ...

MHA News Spring 1996

Original MHA News Spring 1996.pdf   Preview ...

MHA News Summer 1990

Original MHA News Summer 1990.pdf   Preview

MHA News Summer 1991

Original MHA News Summer 1991.pdf   Preview

MHA News Summer 1993

Original MHA News Summer 1993.pdf   Preview ...

MHA News Summer/Fall 1992

Original MHA News Summer Fall 1992.pdf Preview ...

MHA News Winter 1990

Original MHA News Winter 1990.pdf   Preview

Minutes of the 1996 Annual Meeting - Version 2 Alternate

Original Minutes of the 1996 Annual Meeting - Version 2 Alternate.pdf The only obvious differen...

Rod Zander Membership Renewals/Application 1995

Original Rod Zander Membership Renewals:Application.pdf Preview

The Mortar Board 1, 2, 3 alternate versions

Original The Mortar Board 1 2 3 Alternate.pdf Unlike the original versions uploaded from a diff...

Masonry Heaters The Intelligent Choice Brochure Version 3

Original Masonry Heaters The Intelligent Choice Brochure Version 3.pdf   Preview

MHA - PR Campaign Info Press Releases

MHA Annual Mtg, 1996, Charlotte NC

1995 Financial Summary

Original Financial Summary.pdf   Preview

Agendas and Agenda Proposals; List of current board of directors

Original Agendas and Agenda Proposals.pdf   Preview

Attendance response slips

Originals Response slips.pdf response slip hot rock.pdf   Preview

Fax regarding dangerously low attendance

Original Fax regarding dangerously low attendance.pdf   Preview

Handwritten Meeting Notes and Attendance

Original Handwritten Meeting Notes.pdf   Preview

Hearth and Home Expo Floor Plan

Original Hearth and Home Expo Floor Plan.pdf   Preview

Hearth and Home Expo Information

Original Hearth and Home Expo Information.pdf   Preview

Hotel Catering Agreements

Original Hotel Catering Agreement.pdf   Preview

HPA Registration and Housing Acknowledgements

Original HPA Registration and Housing Acknowledgements.pdf   Preview

Invite and directions

Original Invite and directions.pdf   Preview

Invite letters, more attendance response slips

Original Invite letters, more attendance response slips.pdf   Preview

Invoice for renting a table and an arm chair

Original Invoice for renting a table and an arm chair.pdf   Preview

Meeting Faxes

Original Meeting Faxes.pdf   Preview

Membership benefits and newsletter note

Original Membership benefits and newsletter note.pdf   Preview

Minutes of the 1996 Annual Meeting, version 1

Original Minutes of the 1996 Annual Meeting, version 1.pdf   Preview

Minutes of the 1996 Annual Meeting, version 2 (Janet Pattycord version)

Original Minutes of the 1996 Annual Meeting, version 2.pdf   Preview

Scattered notes and feedback responses

Original Scattered notes and feedback responses.pdf   Preview

Test Questions and Evaluation for Certification

Original Test Questions and Evaluation for Certification.pdf   Preview

MHA Board of Directors Meeting July 12, 2009

Original MHA Board of Directors Meeting July 12, 2009.pdf   Preview

MHA Correspondence 1991, 1992, 1993

MHA Information / "The Mortar Board"

Acceptance of masonry heaters as equivalent to EPA certified wood stoves by Pat Manley

Original Acceptance of masonry heaters as equivalent to EPA certified.pdf   Preview

ASTM E 1602 - 94

Original ASTM E 1602 - 94.pdf   Preview

Controversial Proposed IBC/IRC Standard by Jim Buckley

Original Controversial Proposed IBC:IRC Standard.pdf Preview

Home Owner Safety Manual and Burning Guide for Masonry Heaters

Original Home Owmer Safety Manual and Burning Guide for Masonry Heaters.pdf   Preview

Introduction to the MHA

Original Introduction to the MHA.pdf   Preview

Introduction to the MHA

Original Introduction to the MHA.pdf   Preview

Letter from Jerry Frisch to MHA Leadership about Standards Dispute

Original Letter from Jerry Frisch to MHA Leadership about Standards.pdf Preview

Meeting 1999 Advertisement and Registration

Original Meeting 1999 Advertisement and Registration.pdf   Preview

Membership Invitation

Original Membership Invitation.pdf   Preview

Membership list with services for sale

Original Membership list with services for sale.pdf   Preview

SNEWS Masonry Heater Association Profile

Original SNEWS Masonry Heater Association.pdf   Preview

Special to SNEWS Magazine by Jay Hensley (draft)

Original Special to SNEWS magazine by Jay Hensley.pdf   Preview

Standards Dispute with MHA, IBC

Original Standards Dispute with MHA, IBC.pdf Preview

The Mortar Board Fall/Winter 2001

Original The Mortar Board Fall:Winter 2001.pdf Preview

The Mortar Board Fall/Winter 2002

Original The Mortar Board Fall:Winter 2002.pdf   Preview

The Mortar Board Fall/Winter 2004

Original The Mortar Board Fall Winter 2004.pdf   Preview

The Mortar Board Fall/Winter 2005

Original The Mortar Board Fall Winter 2005.pdf   Preview

The Mortar Board Fall/Winter 2006

Original The Mortar Board Fall Winter 2006.pdf   Preview

The Mortar Board Spring 1999

Original The Mortar Board Spring 1999.pdf   Preview

The Mortar Board Summer 1998

Original The Mortar Board Summer 1998.pdf   Preview

The Mortar Board Summer 1999

Original The Mortar Board Summer 1999.pdf   Preview

The Mortar Board Winter 2003

Original The Mortar Board Winter 2003.pdf   Preview

Things that can go wrong with your back, and what you can do about it

Original Things that can go wrong with your back, and what you can do.pdf   Preview

Unknown Membership List (possibly Mortar Board 1999)

Original Unknown Membership List.pdf Preview

MHA Meeting 1995

MHA Membership List "Historical File"

MHA Newsletter

MHA Training Program

Original Reference Manual Gulland's Fireplace

Original Original Reference Manual Gulland's Fireplace.pdf   Preview Not available due to siz...

Paid 1995 Members

Also labeled "Production of brick" on backside.

Paid Members 1991-1993

Report on Particulate Emissions Performance of Masonry Heaters [CD]

Greg Green Letter Original Greg Green Letter 2.20.08.pdf   Preview Final MH White Paper O...

Richard "Dick" Smith Contract

Original Richard %22Dick%22 Smith Contract.pdf   Preview

SRM Bakeovens 2012 web update 2 [CD]

Note: The original files were in one massive Word document too large to upload; which has been ex...

Swedish Heater With Large Door Rosin Firebox Assembly Drawings

Original Swedish Heater With Large Door Rosin Firebox Assembly Drawings.pdf Preview ...

Trademark

Original Trademark.pdf   Preview  

W9

Webinar Meeting and Notes

Original Webinar Meeting and Notes.pdf   Preview

WildAcres 2007 [CD]

 

WildAcres 2010 [2x CD]

CD 1 ...

WOC / World of Concrete