From Member Services
As 2010 ends, and 2011 approaches, I'd like to wish you and your family a Happy Holiday season. May 2011 bring you good health and prosperity. Thank you very much for all of your support and efforts.
The Chapter Leadership Summit was held in Seattle at Conference at the end of September. About 80 people attended this event. Neil Bogatz, Esq., General Counsel for IAPMO gave a presentation on IRS Compliance. A copy of this presentation can be found on the IAPMO website under the Chapters tab at www.IAPMO.org.
Success stories from the previous Chapter Leadership Summit were then discussed. Afterwards we had a panel discussion on issues that affect the Chapters. I'd like to thank the following individuals for being on the panel: Alfred Ortega — Texas Gulf Coast Chapter, Allen Becker — Southern Nevada Chapter, Fred Volkers- Northwest Washington Chapter, Mike Baird — Cascade Oregon Chapter, Nick Azmo — New Jersey Plumbing Inspectors Association Chapter and Ricky Fabra — Louisiana Chapter. As you can see, we had most of the U.S. represented, as issues are not the same in all areas.
In the Official magazine, we have begun recognizing our members that have been supporting IAPMO. Members celebrating milestone anniversaries starting with 5 years, as well as our Lifetime and Honorary members will be listed.
Be advised that beginning in 2011, only members of National will have access to the most current Official magazine at the Members-Only section of the site. Archived issues will be available at the public site.
Our new Membership/Online Store is now accessible at www.iapmomembership.org. Members will now be able to update their information, renew memberships, become members and order publications and merchandise on-line at anytime, from anywhere.
Membership renewal notices are now being emailed to members who have provided IAPMO with their email address. For those members who have not provided their email address, don't worry. IAPMO will mail you your membership renewal invoice. Also if you require a physical invoice, just let us know.
Please feel free to send me your ideas on how this newsletter can be enhanced as a resource for you. I can be reached at Alan.Wald@iapmo.org or call me at (909) 472-4211.
Thank you,
Alan Wald
IAPMO Director of Membership
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News for Chapters
Chapter Membership Contest
Goal: Increase National IAPMO Membership
Overview
IAPMO is looking to grow its membership. I'd like to encourage each Chapter to assist in promoting National IAPMO membership at each of their meetings
Timeline:
December 1, 2010-August 31, 2011
Prizes for recruiting the most new National IAPMO members:
1st Place: (3) Free Conference registrations for San Antonio
And Golf Shirts w/Chapter logo on it for each National Member in their Chapter
2nd Place: (2) Free Conference registrations for San Antonio
And a unique gift item w/Chapter logo on it for each National Member in their Chapter
3rd Place: (1) Free Conference registration for San Antonio
And a unique gift item w/Chapter logo on it for each National Member in their Chapter
Winners for the Chapters will be announced at the end of August 2011, and will be published in the Official Magazine.
Quarterly updates on the contest will be published in the Chapter newsletter
Each member who recruits a new member will also receive a prize.
Each application must have the person's name that referred them and the Chapter they represent in order to qualify. An email or phone call to Alan Wald at alan.wald@iapmo.org or (909) 472-4211 with the information will also be allowed in order to track the referral.
Results as of December 15, 2010
Kansas-Missouri -2
Arizona Central -1
Central California -1
Atlanta, Georgia -1
San Diego County -1
Iowa -1
Massachusetts -1
Minnesota -1
Northern Nevada -1
UPPA -1
Orange Empire -1
Southern California P/M -1
Texas –Dallas-Ft. Worth -1
Utah -1
Northwest Washington- 1
Wisconsin -1
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IAPMO Membership Benefits
Although many of you have been members of IAPMO for many years, I wanted to share with you, as a reminder, the many benefits of being a part of this great organization. The benefits of your IAPMO membership include:
- Significant discounts on IAPMO publications
- Significant discounts on IAPMO seminars and educational courses
- Significant discounts on registration to the 2011 Annual Education and Business Conference which will be held in San Antonio, Texas
- Electronic subscription to IAPMO's award-winning magazine, OFFICIAL: immediate access to the on-line version
- Electronic subscription to I-Connection
- Electronic subscription to the Green newsletter
- Information on code development and other industry happenings
- Access to Members-Only information at the IAPMO web site
- Networking ability with other IAPMO members at local chapter meetings in your area
You will also enjoy:
- Informal Code interpretations and responses to general Uniform Code questions
- Formal Code interpretations through the ANSI-accredited code development process, upon written request
Just Added
- Drinking Water & Backflow Prevention magazine on-line as a member-only benefit beginning in 2011.
IAPMO members have access to relevant industry news regarding Codes and Standards development and are "in the know." Join us, become a member by sending an email to Membership at alan.wald@iapmo.org, or by calling (909) 472-4211 or Fax (909) 472-4186.
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New Chapters Formed
In September, six new IAPMO Chapters were issued their Charter. Welcome to IAPMO! All of us are looking forward to working with you.
Florida, South
Georgia, Coastal
New Jersey, Alliance of Master Plumbers
Tennessee, Chattanooga, Memphis and Nashville
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Update Your Chapter Information
In order to better serve you, please let us know if the leadership team for your Chapter has changed or if their titles have changed. We'd appreciate it if you could provide us with your 2011 Chapter meeting dates, so we can create a master calendar. All of us at Member Services are here to help assist you in promoting your meetings. Please contact Johnni Brown by emailing her at Johnni.Brown@IAPMO.org or by calling her at (909) 472-4109.
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Elsewhere in IAPMO
IAPMO Group World Headquarters West Building
The Dedication of The IAPMO Group's World Headquarters West Building was held on November 12. Over 100 people attended the festivities. If you missed this event and would like to visit for a tour, please call Alan Wald.
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IAPMO Scholarship Essay Competition:
"Why Should Access to Safe, Clean Drinking Water Be a Basic Human Right?"
Following up on the resounding success of last year's inaugural competition, the International Association of Plumbing and Mechanical Officials (IAPMO), a worldwide organization of dedicated professionals striving to make our planet a safer and healthier place in which to live,will again sponsor an essay competition awarding scholarships to five young people affiliated with IAPMO and many of its industry partners.
Participants in this year's contest will submit essays expressing their thoughts on "Why Should Access to Safe, Clean Drinking Water Be a Basic Human Right?"
As IAPMO's Uniform Plumbing Code® serves as the basis of codes that protect one half of the world's population through safe installation and governance of plumbing systems around the globe, the topic chosen by the IAPMO Board of Directors succinctly reflects IAPMO's 84-year-old mission.
"There is no more obvious or pressing need to humankind than that of potable water free of unhealthy contaminants and sickness-inducing pathogens," said Dan Daniels, president of IAPMO. "While this need is clear, the question of what constitutes a human right seemed like fertile ground in which bright young minds could explore an issue that is integral to IAPMO and our industry."
The competition is open to members — and their children — of IAPMO, ASPE, PHCC, MCAA, the UA and ASSE who are currently enrolled in a high school, community college, trade school, four-year accredited college or university or working in an apprentice program.
Submitted essays must be completely original and a minimum of 1,000 words. The essay entry deadline is June 1, 2011, via e-mail, fax or mail to IAPMO World Headquarters. The winning essay will be announced next September at the 2011 IAPMO Education and Business Conference in San Antonio, Texas. The essay awarded first prize will be published in the award-winning Official magazine and on the IAPMO Website and its author will receive a $500 scholarship and a one-year paid membership to IAPMO. Second place winner will receive a $250 scholarship and three third place winners will each receive a $100 scholarship.
All winning essays will also be published in Official, IAPMO's membership magazine, and on the IAPMO Website.
Individuals who meet the qualifications to submit an essay to the competition should include your name, your school's name and yours or your parent's professional affiliation with one of the qualifying trade associations or union locals. All essays should be sent to Ms. Gabriella Davis at IAPMO by e-mail at
gaby.davis@iapmo.org; by fax at (909) 472-4222; or by standard mail to her attention at IAPMO, 4755 E. Philadelphia St., Ontario, CA 91761.
IAPMO, ASPE Sign MoU Outlining Future Collaboration
The International Association of Plumbing and Mechanical Officials (IAPMO) and the American Society of Plumbing Engineers (ASPE) have entered into a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) specifically detailing ways in which the two venerable organizations will work together to jointly advance and promote the mutual interests of regulations, design, specifications,installation and inspection of plumbing systems.
Through this historic MoU, IAPMO and ASPE pledge cooperation in the achievement of numerous objectives, including the following:
- Identify and promote new and existing sustainability opportunities and services
- Agree to open dialogue to aid best practices in the plumbing industry
- Jointly promote and co-op respective educational programs, conferences, trade shows, publications,and standards and codes
- Encourage continuing dialogue in an effective and timely manner between IAPMO and ASPE at all organizational levels
- Promote the advantages of utilizing chapter resources to increase education and communication among chapter members of both organizations and encourage the participation of members from each organization to serve on technical committees and councils
- Support measures, including federal and state legislation, that work toward increasing the level of enforcement of plumbing and mechanical codes and standards in the United States and internationally
"ASPE has for years been a powerful ally in IAPMO's mission to provide safe, healthy plumbing systems for everybody," said GP Russ Chaney, IAPMO CEO, "and this MoU strengthens that spirit of altruistic collaboration tenfold."
Founded in Los Angeles in 1926, IAPMO has grown to be recognized the world over for its Uniform Codes. With offices in 11 states and seven countries, IAPMO has assisted with code development in such diverse places as Saudi Arabia, China, India, Jordan, Egypt, Israel, Vietnam, Indonesia, Philippines,
Venezuela, Colombia, and the United Arab Emirates.
ASPE was founded in 1964 as an organization dedicated to the advancement of the plumbing engineering profession, growing from a group of less than 50 individuals in Los Angeles to an international society of more than 7,000 members.
Upcoming Events:
IAPMO Green Technical Committee Meeting
IAPMO WHQ –West
Ontario, CA
April 14-15, 2011
2012 Uniform Codes Technical Committee Meeting
Hilton St. Louis at the Ballpark
St. Louis, Missouri
May 2 - 6, 2011
82nd Annual Education and Business Conference
Hilton Palacio Del Rio
San Antonio, Texas
September 25 - 29, 2011
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Member Services for You
Member Services Contact Information
Whether you are an IAPMO member looking for information or a chapter member seeking assistance, IAPMO Member Services staff is only a phone call away.
For Chapter or Membership information contact:
Alan Wald
(909) 472-4211
Fax: (909) 472-4186
E-mail: alan.wald@iapmo.org
Johnni Brown
(909) 472-4109 or (800) 85-IAPMO
Fax: (909) 472-4157
E-mail: johnni.brown@iapmo.org
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IAPMO Field Managers
Your first source for information and resources from IAPMO is your local Field Service Manager. They are prepared to assist you with Chapter events and respond to your requests. To learn who your Field Service Manager is go to www.iapmo.org/Pages/FieldServiceManagers.aspx.
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