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EL IG I B I L I T Y
To be eligible to take the CIPE examination, without qualifications, a candidate must possess aminimum of four (4) years of
practical experience in a position of responsibility for the design of plumbing systems and possess a baccalaureate degree in
a field related to engineering. In lieu of an accredited degree, a candidate may substitute up to an additional four (4) years of
practical experience in the design ofplumbing systems [fora total of eight (8) years] or be granted a credit ofone–halfyear
of practical experience for each one(1) full–year of education in an accreditedcurriculumrelated to plumbing engineering.

EL IG I BIL IT YEX CEP TI ON S
1.Individuals that meet onlyseven(7)years oftheeligibilityrequirements,whoattendthe2002 ASPEConventionand
attendall of thespecial CPD programming track (seeconvention brochure; required to turn in entranceand exit tickets),
will bepermitted to take theOctober examination (one year of eligibilityshall be waived).

2.

IRS and State Filings

This is aremindertoall Chapters. The deadlineis fast approaching foreachChapterto filethe necessary federal tax form
with the IRS and the statetax formand updated corporatedofficers form withtheappropriatestateauthorities.
Although the Chapters are501(c)(6) not–for–profit entities [eachChapter should haveits own Federal IDNumberand
shouldberegistered with theState (wherenecessary)]theChapter may still beliableto pay taxes.
Generally,nonprofit organizations areexempt from taxes on all incomereceived that is relatedto theirexempt purpose
and $1,000 of income(net gross) received as related to non–exempt purposes.However, a nonprofit organization that earns
in excess of $25,000gross income has a federal and statepaperwork requirement and must filefederal tax form 990. There
is notaxationontheincomeearned that is related totheexempt purposeoftheorganization, onlya filing requirement.
Because each state has its own requirements, Chapter treasurers and Presidents are encouraged to engage a local accoun-
tant to help them with the necessary paperwork. At the current time, the Society does not offer, nor can it provide any support
for federal orstatefilings.

ASPEConvention and Engineered Plumbing Exposition
Education, Networking and a Whole Lot More

WhenyouregisterfortheConventionyouwillau-AcompletelistoftheConventionPatrons,exhibitorstomatically be eligible to win one of numerous prizeswho havedonated tothe prizedrawingpool, will be

to be given away, Monday and Tuesday, on the floor of theinyourregistrationpacket.Thefollowingis alistingof
expositionhall.prizesto be given away at this year’s Convention:
Every hour,at arandom time, two prizes will be givenLaptopComputers;DesktopComputers(withmonitor),
away,attheEPE,foratotal of18prizes(9hours).32”Television,27”Television,MusicSystems,Digital
You will receive special tickets in your registration packet.Cameras.

Wedo wish thatevery attendee could win a prizebutPrizes will be on display throughout the exposition hall.hopefully you will come away with more than a com-Winners maypick up theirprizes at the conclusionof
puter or television.Thefloorwill be filledwithnetwork-theExpositiononTuesdayortheywillbeshippeddi-

ingopportunities and achancetovisitwith over300ex-rectly tothewinner.
hibitors and some600 exhibit booths.S

ounds too good to be true!What’s the catch?In order
to win,you must be at the ConventionandontheEx-
position floor whenyourname is drawn.

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