R.Paul Silvestre- Region 1 Director

Hello Region 1

 

Region 1 Presidents Meeting is coming !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Calling all Region 1 Presidents and or the VP Tech’s coming to the Region1 Meeting Hosted by: Tina Capece,CPD- President – Richmond Chapter is scheduled for June 11-12, 2010 in Richmond, VA. Tina is working with her board to obtain a hotel and provide us with great rates for our stay in Richmond.

 

Great news all in attendance, other then seeing my pretty face you will see a Board of Director as well being in attendance at this meeting and proud to announce is Greg Farmer, PE

 

Annual Chapter Reports- VERY IMPORTANT:

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.

 

Susan Kennedy Joins Aspe Staff:

Susan Kennedy, who recently retired after 17 years as Marketing Director for Sloan Valve, has agreed to help ASPE with many projects that will directly benefit the plumbing industry and plumbing Engineers and designers as a whole. 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.

BIM Part 2:

REGISTER NOW for the BIM PART 2: Hands on instruction on HOW to Use Revit MEP 2010. Instructor Marvin Titlow wil 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: Continued by popular demand !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

The Grassroots meeting this year has been scheduled for Saturday, March 13^th 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 ExamThe 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. Please 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.

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.

THE PHILADELPHIA CONVENTION COMMITTEE

The Philadelphia Convention Committee headed by the infamous William T. O’Donnell Jr.,CPD, FASPE and his awesome cast of characters of the Philadelphia Board of Directors and Chapter Members are focused on providing you the Delegation and Membership Registrants the best time EVER at a CONVENTION. I believe that YOU will be amazed yourselves when you arrive. Welcome “ASPE to PHILLY”. Ringing in the FUTURE of this Organization for many years to come. Then again, it started years ago in 1776 in the Signing of the Declaration of Independence and now RINGING in the FUTURE in ASPE, IT cannot any better than this. Join us with open arms and let us make the BEST of GREEN and LEED by EXAMPLE to our FUTURE!!!!!!!!

Yours in ASPE

R.Paul Silvestre

Come join us in Philly, Home of the ASPE National Convention 2010