Welcome to the Chesapeake Chapter of NACHI for 2008!
NEXT CHAPTER MEETING
Tuesday, August 19, 2008
6:00 - 9:00 PM
Agenda:
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Welcome new members! - Gene
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Increase meeting invitation to include all MD Inspectors
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Continuation of the popular "Defect Recognitions" contest, with year-ending Grand Prize - Garmin GPS ($400 value!) plus 2nd, 3rd and "bogey" prizes - Gene
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Open discussion
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Adjourn
NOTICE: See updated Maryland licensing requirements, Standards of Practice, and Code of Ethics courtesy of John Jordan, Licensing Commission Board and Chesapeake Chapter member.
Our Chapter President Gene Swier will be kicking off the meeting in his usual casual manner at Ports Of Call Restaurant (Doubletree Hotel, 210 Holiday Court in Annapolis. This is a temprorary trial change of venue from our usual meeting place of Snyder's Willow Grove Restaurant in Linthicum to which we will return next month. As all of you know that have attended one of our Chapter meetings, it is a casual business atmostphere where you get to socialize with other Home Inspectors and hear the good, the bad, and the ugly of home inspection. You also get to share your experiences and ask questions in a no-stress, non-judgemental enviroment. If it is about home inspection, it is on the table for discussion.
There is no charge to attend this meeting, as all our meetings are open to everyone that has an interest in the Home Inspection industry. You do not have to be a Chapter member and you do not have to be a member of NACHI. Please come and join us to learn and share with like minded folks. Please register on line or call 410-626-7308 if you plan on attending the meeting. This will give us an idea of the head count so that we can let Snyder's know how many folks to expect.
Food and drink is available for purchase and you will only be responsible for what you order, if you care to order. (The food is very good !)
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All of our meetings focus on sharing information and education for the Home Inspector community. Some of these have included presentations on performing Home Energy Efficiency Surveys, Home Inspector Awareness of Important Safety Issues, Radon Mitigation & System Installation, What the Inspector Should Know, Indoor Air Quality and Beyond Mold and Radon.
A popular feature this year has been the "Defects Recognition" contest, in which attendees vie to be first to identify home defects presented in a slide show. Points are awarded for each defect correctly noted, and some pictures have multiple defects. The person with the most points at the end of the night receives a prize, plus points are accumulated towards a grand prize to be awarded at the end of the year. Competition is fierce, close and FUN!
Another launch component for the Chesapeake Chapter includes acknowledgement of Charter Members. A Charter member is a member in good standing of NACHI and has completed an application and the $20.00 annual dues requirement for the Chesapeake Chapter. These Charter Members are from the first year the Chesapeake Chapter was established:
John Jordan EmcoSpec Inspection System
Warren Barnes-El Barnes-El Home Inspections, LLC
Philip Graham Abodes Well Home Inspection Services
Jim Minichiello Key Decision Home Inspection
Roberto Paucar “A” Team Engineers
Eugene Swier Regal Home Inspection Services, LLC
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*** The Newest Members to join the Chesapeake Chapter of NACHI
*** Patrick Coulter Cross County Inspection Services, LLC
We are glad to welcome Patrick as the newest member of our Chesapeake Chapter! Welcome aboard!!
The Chesapeake Chapter appreciates the commitment of all of its dedicated members and welcomes you to join us in advancing the education of Home Inspectors everywhere as we move forward in 2008.
Dues for the 2008-2009 year were due by March 1, 2008. If you haven't paid yet you may pay at the meeting if you find that easier.
Eugene
“Gene” Swier, President
Philip Graham, Secretary / Treasurer
Chesapeake
Chapter of NACHI
Meeting organized by Eugene “Gene” Swier, President, NACHI Chesapeake Chapter, 410.982.1996