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September 1, 2006

PLEASE NOTE: This newsletter provides links to ASHI's Members Only Web site, therefore you must be logged in as a member on www.ashi.org to use the links. Questions? Contact sandyb@ashi.org,
847-954-3179.

Please share the information in this newsletter with the ASHI Membership.

2006 Chapter Leadership Event:
Send your best!

Chapters are encouraged to send their current and future leaders to the 1 1/2-day event, beginning at noon on Thursday, October 19, and continuing through Friday, October 20, at the Doubletree Hotel-O'Hare in Rosemont, Ill.

To reserve a room at the Doubletree Hotel-O'Hare, call toll free 800-222-tree or local 847-292-9100. In order to guarantee the special $119 single/double occupancy rate, be sure to mention that you are attending the ASHI event.

Be there at the beginning when acclaimed volunteer trainer Jill McCrory of Leadership Outfitters kicks things off with a rousin g interactive workshop on a topic near and dear to all chapter leaders: "Finding, Involving, and Rewarding Chapter Leaders and Volunteers."

Highlights on Friday include a three-hour Ethics training workshop facilitated by renowned ethics expert Debbie Long.

To learn more about the event or to download a Word version of the RSVP and the Invitation, click here. 

It's here...the all-new, all-inclusive InspectionWorld California Web site 

And keep visiting the site until you're
ready to ...

  • Register online or print the mail in registration form.
     
  • Enroll in Wednesday's PaRR/FEMA Training. Please note: Course participation is limited to 80 people, and the ONLY way to register is by adding this selection in the optional events portion of the on-line Registration Form. You MUST register for the conference to participate in this session.
     
  • Order your special discount theme park tickets, and
     
  • Get ready to enjoy another outstanding experience planned specifically for home inspection professionals. 

It's all at www.inspectionworld.org.

It's time to renew - Dues Invoices will not be mailed

The due date for renewing ASHI membership is September 30, 2006, and invoices were e-mailed to the entire membership to eliminate the high cost of using the US Postal Service.

Please encourage everyone to pay online (completely secure) using a credit card or an automatic deduction from a checking account, in one lump sum or spread out over 12 months with automatic deduction.

If you haven't paid your dues, please click here.

The renewal button is in the upper right hand corner. Once dues are paid, members may also enter their MRCs. Those who joined ASHI prior to October 1, 2005, owe 20 MRCs. For a current list of MRC-approved seminars, click here.

Questions? Please contact Anthony Snyder, ASHI director of membership and marketing, anthonys@ashi.org.

Current Membership Numbers

Members: 3,810
Candidates with Logo Use: 191
Candidates: 2,434
Affiliates: 105
Retired Members: 103
Total: 6,643

There are approximately 100 individuals who have not submitted their original MRCs due on 9/30/05. If you know of any members in your chapter who have paid dues but not yet submitted last year's MRC Claim Form, please contact them immediately. They are in danger of losing their membership in ASHI.

Chapter presidents: If you want a list of those in your Chapter currently on Administrative Suspension, please contact Kate Zarko at katez@ashi.org.

Officer Nomination Committee announces slate

For 2007 President-Elect: 
Brion Grant, Flagstaff, AZ

For 2007 Vice President:
Charles Gifford, Jacksonville, FL
William Richardson, Albuquerque, NM

For 2007 Treasurer:
David Tamny, Columbus, OH

For 2007 Secretary:
Kurt Salomon, Midvale, UT

To read the committee’s memorandum, click here.

In accordance with ASHI Bylaws, the Nominating Committee prepared this slate based on nomination matrices received for each position. ASHI Members may also petition to appear on the ballot.

To review officer nomination and election policy, including petitioning and campaigning, click here.

The above slate, along with any petition candidates, will be presented to Voting Members by October 31. For general information, contact Angie, angies@ashi.org.

Director Elections

The Director Nominating Committee is reviewing nomination matrices and will present a slate to those serving on the Council of Representatives by October 31. To review election, petition and campaigning policies, download the COR Policy and Procedures manual from the ASHI Web site. 

Voting Members get ready for series of ballots

Even before the Officers' election, voting Members will receive a series of ballots. In response to several motions passed by the Board of Directors, the ASHI Bylaws Committee has prepared ballots asking voting Members to approve changes to the bylaws. To be valid, 30 percent of eligible Members must participate in any revision to the bylaws.   

Voting will be electronic, with paper ballots sent only to those who do not have valid e-mail addresses on fi le with ASHI or who request one be sent to them. Electronic voting saves money and time, and everyone is encouraged to assist in making the voting process more efficient by keeping contact information up-to-date. To update yours, click here.

Call for Volunteers

The Society depends on its members to participate in leadership at the national level. Each year the call goes out for volunteers. This year, the form includes frequently asked questions and answers about volunteering. If you are ready to take a role in leadership at the national level, download a copy of the form in PDF by clicking here.

Represent ASHI at NAR® conference in New Orleans

We are currently seeking volunteers to work in the ASHI booth during the National Association of Realtors Conference, November 10-13, 2006, in New Orleans, Louisiana.

A variety of shifts are available. If you're willing to help ASHI deliver the message that professionalism is important, contact Angela Orlando, angelao@ashi.org, 847-954-3187.

PR Committee needs you

The Public Relations Committee is looking for one additional member to help create a contact list for its REALTOR® outreach project. If you're research and data-oriented, and willing to help, contact Sandy Bourseau at sandyb@ashi.org.

Nominations open for Monahon and Cox Awards

The Phillip C. Monahon Award goes to a Member who has made outstanding contributions to the Society and the profession over a long period of time. The John E. Cox Award is ASHI's tribute to the Member who has made exemplary contributions to his or her chapter. Take some time to think about who might deserve the awards this year. The deadline for nominations is September 29. Nomination for ms for both awards will be mailed out soon, so be sure to check your mailbox. In addition, both nomination forms are also available for download in the ASHI Documents and Forms area on the website.

Questions? Contact Angie Stark, angies@ashi.org. 

Visit? Help? ASHI at ITA Expo

If you attend the ITA Inspection Expo, September 25-27 in Las Vegas, stop by the ASHI booth to say "Hello." If you have time on your hands, you are welcome to spend some of it in the booth with us. No one tells the ASHI story better than an ASHI member.

Promote the ASHI Chapter Enterprise Award

This award is designed to encourage chapter members to attend InspectionWorld together. Promote the challenge to your chapter at your next meeting or in your newsletter. Click here to download the guidelines.

Questions? Contact Bob Kociolek at HQ, bobk@ashi.org.

Parallel Inspections

Currently, 69 Members have signed up as Parallel Inspection Guides. Many states and areas are unrepresented, and we are disappointed that not every Chapter leader or ASHI Committee member has signed up to be a Guide.

It's easy to sign up. Simply click here. Then click the radial button for "YES" under "Parallel Inspection Settings." Be sure to hit the "Submit Changes" button.

As a Guide, you agree to take ASHI Candidates on an actual inspection, providing them with feedback, via a checklist system, on the status of their reports. See the September ASHI Reporter for details.

Help find lost Members

Right now, ASHI is giving any Inactive Member who left ASHI from Jan. 1, 2000 and beyond, the opportunity to return to ASHI for only $395. This program impacts nearly 1,000 people and, as of August 21, 62 ASHI Inspectors had chosen to return. We welcome these inspectors back with open arms.

We have been unable to reach more than 140 of the 1,000 Members eligible for the Welcome Back program. Click here to see the list.

If you know the whereabouts of these people, please contact Anthony Snyder at anthonys@ashi.org.

ASHI membership is required before chapter membership

We've received reports that some chapters are allowing non-members to join the chapter while bypassing national membership. Please be aware that membership in ASHI is required before someone can join a chapter.

If you'd like to sign up new Candidates at your chapter meetings, please download an updated application from the ASHI Web site and ask the new Candidate to complete both documents at the same time. You keep the Chapter application and forward the national application to ASHI HQ with payment and copy of photo ID. Find an application here.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

  

 

ASHI CALENDAR
OF EVENTS

Oct. 19-20, 2006
Chapter Leadership
Days,
Rosemont, Ill.

Oct. 21, 2006
Board Meeting
Rosemont, Ill.

Jan. 9, 2007
1 pm - 7 pm
Council of
Representatives Meeting
Disneyland Resort
Anaheim, Calif.

Jan. 10, 2007
Board Meeting
Disneyland Resort,
Anaheim, Calif.

Jan. 10, 2007
PaRR/FEMA
Training Course
Disneyland Resort
Anaheim, Calif.

Jan. 10-13, 2007
InspectionWorld
California,
Disneyland Hotel,
Anaheim, Calif.  

April 13-14, 2007
Board Orientation
and Meeting
Rosemont, Ill.

July 13 -14, 2007
Town Hall Gathering
and Board Meeting, TBD