Information for Chapter Presidents
From David H. Anelli, Region 3 Director
Region 3 Presidents Meeting
The Region 3 Presidents meeting is scheduled for June 4 & 5, 2010 hosted by the Raleigh Chapter. Chapter President Leif Lindahl and his committee have been hard at work to ensure everyone has a wonderful outing when in Raleigh.
In addition the Board of Directors has decided to have one Board member attend each President’s meeting this year in addition to the Region Director. I am proud to announce that our Vice President Technical, Bill Hughes will be joining us in Raleigh this year.
This re-instituted policy gives the Chapters the opportunity to interact with another Board member other than myself. Billy Smith Vice President Affiliate will also be in attendance.
The Raleigh Chapter has reserved a block of 25 rooms at the following hotel:
Embassy Suites Raleigh-Durham Airport/Brier Creek
8001 Arco Corporate Drive
Raleigh,| NC 27617
Ph: 919.572.2200
Fax: 919.572.2229
Guest Room Accommodations are as follows Friday, June 4 and Saturday, June 4, 2009 the nightly rate is $115 plus taxes.
Reservations: Individual chapter’s members will be responsible for making their own reservations. Reservations can be made by calling 1-800-EMBASSY or the hotel direct at 919-572-2200. Guests must identify themselves as members of the American Society of Plumbing Engineers Group when making reservations.Online reservations can be made at
www.raleighdurhamairportbriercreek.embassysuites.com. After selecting arrival and departure dates, guests would need to enter the group code ASP for the group/convention code in order to receive the group rate.
Reservations must be made prior to Friday, May 7, 2010 to ensure the block room rate of $115.00. Reservations made after May 2, 2010 will be based on availability and the Hotel’s best available rate.
In addition the Raleigh Chapter will be holding the Norman Parks Memorial Golf Tournament which will be taking place the morning June 4th.
So if anyone can show up a day earlier and would like to participate, let Leif Lindahl know. As they should be able work you into one of the teams.
If you already have a foursome together and would like to enter your own team, they can take care of that as well.
Susan Kennedy Joins ASPE Staff
Susan Kennedy, who recently retired after 17 years as Marketing Director at Sloan Valve, has agreed to help ASPE with many projects that will directly benefit the plumbing industry and plumbing engineers and designers in particular. Susan's first assignments will cover a broad range of business and marketing issues; events and programs; and the initial launching of a new research development endeavor into a worldwide green plumbing initiative. The expected end result will be to improve the overall economic conditions and job opportunities for plumbing engineers and designers worldwide.
What is going on with your Chapter?
I am looking for feedback from the local level as far as what has been going on, what new programs have you done, what old programs have you continued with or what are you doing to elevate your chapter to another level.
Drop me a quick e-mail with some of the significant events and fun facts that your chapter has experienced in the last year and I will include it my newsletter so everyone can see what you have been doing.
Annual Chapter Reports
Please keep in mind that the Annual Chapter Reports are due at the President’s Meeting in June. In addition, I would like to encourage every Chapter to continue to strive for the Award of Merit again this year. Keep in mind that you must meet certain criteria to qualify and additional points are earned by increasing membership as well as providing additional educational programs for your members. Now is a good time to see where you stand and how you can achieve these goals.
The Annual Report and New Chapter Officer Roster must be completed prior to submission to the Region Director at the Regional Presidents Meeting in June.
Annual reports shall be submitted to the Region Director in ELECTRONIC Format.
BIM Part 2
Register now for BIM Part 2: Hands-on Instruction on How to Use Revit MEP 2010. Instructor Marvin Titlow will teach participants how to design a fire pump layout using Revit MEP 2010 via a step-by-step demonstration, as well as how to cut sections and apply them to sheets. Attendees should have prior knowledge and use of Revit MEP 2010. If you missed Part 1, you still can participate in Part 2, which offers more hands-on instruction.
ASPE Grassroots Budget Meeting
The Grassroots meeting this year has been scheduled for Saturday, March 13th from 10 AM to 1 PM Central Time. This is the member’s chance to review the Societies budget for the upcoming 2010-2011 fiscal year and participants will have an opportunity to ask questions. This year the proposed budget will be sent to the members in advance so that they can review it prior to the meeting. Members can either attend the meeting in person or participate via webcast. The majority of the members feel this is a great opportunity and I am encouraging everyone to participate in the meeting.
Full ASPE Members Are Automatically Approved to Sit for the 2010 CPD Exam
The exam will be held at 200 testing sites throughout the U.S. and Canada on April 16 or 17 (date of exam depends on testing site). The deadline to register is March 19. Click here for more information.
You Can Influence ASPE's Future
How? The Nominating Committee is looking for candidates for the 2010-2012 board of directors. For more information on how to run, e-mail gpienta@aspe.org. Also, at the 2010 Convention, the delegates will be debating and voting on proposed modifications to the ASPE Bylaws. Send proposed modifications to ASPEEXDIR@aol.com by June.
College of Fellows Deadline Extended
The deadline for nominations to the Kenneth G. Wentink College of Fellows has been extended to March 15th. Plea remember, the nominee must be either a life member of the Society or a member in good standing for the past ten (10) consecutive years. In addition, the nominee must have made significant, sustained contributions to the plumbing engineering and design profession, the Society, and/or the plumbing industry in the areas of contracting and manufacturing. Nomination forms are available on the ASPE website.
Convention Chair Position
Scott Steindler from the Charlotte Chapter has agreed to hold the position of Co-Chair for the 2010 Convention in Philadelphia. Scott will be sharing duties with Frank Heine and will have the support of the Convention Committee, ASPE Staff and others. Thanks to Scott for accepting this position and helping to make this a very successful event.
Central Florida to Hold Healthcare Design Class
The Central Florida Chapter will hold its annual technical design class on Saturday March 20, 2010. This year’s class will focus on Healthcare Design. Once again Joe Scott, Past President of ASPE will lead this seminar. The class will be held at the TLC office in downtown Orlando.
This workshop will have a concentration on designing the whole building for a healthcare facility in a day. We will have all of the materials like fixture counts, outlet counts, etc such that we can then pull together sizing exercises for the class to see and have examples of for a health care design as it relates to NFPA.
The course cost is $125.00 for ASPE members or $175.00 for nonmembers or $50.00 for students. This will include a light breakfast and lunch.
For more information and registration can be found on the attached documents. Please RSVP with payment ASAP to guarantee your seat.
If you have any questions please contact Chris Farr at 407-621-2504 or crf@rlfae.com for more information or to register.
How Fast Can It Go?
At the 2010 Convention, ASPE once again will be holding the How Fast Can It Go Car races.
Chapters start conceptualizing your car now! Materials and rules will be available later this year.
Registration for the CPD Exam Opens
The 2010 exam will be held April 16 or 17 in electronic format only and 200 testing sites are available throughout the U.S. and Canada. Full members are automatically approved to sit for the exam. The deadline to register is March 19. Click here to register online and to download the CPD Bulletin. Contact ASPE's Director of Membership Stacey Kidd for additional information.
Members: Don't Miss Out on Your Copy of PEDH Volume 1
All members in good standing will receive Volume 1 of the Plumbing Engineering Design Handbook. If you have not renewed your membership, do so now to receive your copy. Don't forget: If you're unable to pay your membership dues due to the current state of the economy but want to maintain your membership, please contact ASPE's Director of Membership Stacey Kidd to discuss your options.
REMINDER: You May Not Use the Designation CIPE
Certified in Plumbing Engineering (CIPE) is a trademark owned by ASPE, and the Society no longer permits its use. Certified in Plumbing Design (CPD) has replaced CIPE in all cases.
New Orleans Chapter 35th Anniversary
On Friday March 13, 2010 the New Orleans Chapter will celebrate their 35th Anniversary as an ASPE Chapter.
Louie throughout the years, we have become friends on both a professional and causal level and this is why it gives me great pleasure to pass along my congratulations to you, your Board of Directors and the membership of the New Orleans Chapter on this outstanding milestone.
Want to Present a Session at the ASPE Convention?
If you are looking to share your knowledge and design experience with others in the plumbing industry that are eager to learn, then you need to contact ASPE to be considered for the 2010 Convention and Exposition taking place in Philadelphia from October 30th – November 2nd. ASPE is currently taking submissions from individuals who are interested in presenting technical sessions for additional information or to submit a proposal visit aspe.org/CallForPapers.
Honor Roll of Employers
What a better way to get your employer to increase their support if you are in ASPE but to get them an award. You can nominate your employer for ASPE’s Honor Roll of employers Award by filling the applicable on-line applications. There are certain minimum requirements but even if your employer does not qualify this year, he or she might see the benefit and work toward obtaining the award next year. The awards are voted on and approved by the Board of Directors on a quarterly basis at their meetings.
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