ASPE REPORTAMERICAN SOCIETY OF PLUMBING ENGINEERS

2012-2014BOARD OF DIRECTORSWilliam F. Hughes Jr., CPD, LEED AP, FASPEPresident

Mitch Clemente, CPDVice President, Technical

Jeffrey L. Ingertson, CPD, FASPEVice President, Education

David E. DeBord, CPD, LEED AP, ARCSA APVice President, Legislative

Scott Steindler, CPD, LEED AP, ARCSA AP, GPDVice President, Membership

Vincent ScriboniVice President, Affi liate

Gary Mahoney, CPD, FASPETreasurer

Rui Paul SilvestreRegion 1 Director

Chris L. Graham, CPDRegion 2 Director

James Zebrowski, PE, CPD, FASPERegion 3 Director

Chris W. Scott, CPD Region 4 Director

Kelvin H. Kennedy, CPDRegion 5 Director

Cory PowersASPE Young Professionals Liaison

From the President’s Pen

First of all, I want to welcome a new member to the ASPE Board of Directors. At the January 2014 board meeting, Cory Powers, President of ASPE’s Wisconsin Chapter and Chair of ASPE Young Professionals (AYP), was sworn into the newly created, nonvoting position of AYP Liaison to the Board. All members of the board look forward to his insight and input. Based on the first meeting, Cory’s presence on the board will be very valuable.

In my last article I hoped the frigid weather would be gone by now, but as I sit here it is a balmy 16 degrees outside. Remember, spring is just around the corner.

I know it is earlier than usual, but we need all proposed bylaws changes by May 23. Since the ASPE Convention & Exposition is being held in September this year, all of the typical deadlines have been moved forward. For those of you who are not familiar with the ASPE Bylaws, these are the rules that the ASPE Board of Directors, chapters, and staff follow. Fifty years ago, when the founding fathers of ASPE wrote the ASPE Bylaws, they did a fantastic job in creating the governing document for the Society—most of which remains unchanged today. For a document to be 50 years old with only a limited number of changes to the original is a reflection of the time and dedication our founding fathers put into writing it. Yes, this document has been modified over the years, but the basic concepts, philosophies, and principles of ASPE governance have remained the same.

The bylaws are used in conjunction with the ASPE Policy and Operations Manual and are revised every two years if needed at the ASPE Business Meeting. This year will not be different. You can find the ASPE Bylaws at aspe.org/bylaws, and ASPE members have the right and responsibility to voice any changes you feel are in the best interest of the Society. Any ASPE member can propose a bylaws change to be voted on by the delegates at the ASPE Business Meeting during the Conven-tion & Exposition. Bylaws modifications should reflect changes or advancements in the Society and the industry to allow ASPE to function efficiently and to give future boards the f lexibility to continue operating the Society within the bylaws while also moving forward.

In keeping with this thought, prior to the January 2014 board meeting I asked each board member to review the bylaws to find areas that might need modifying to improve the governance of the Society moving forward and to benefit the Society for years to come. While keeping in mind the basic concepts, philosophies, and principles of the bylaws, the board members were asked to minimize the wording of the bylaws by moving, where possible, matters concerning procedural issues into the Policy and Operations Manual. To my surprise, the changes that were considered were very minimal. Again, this is a testament to the founding fathers and the hard work and dedication they put into writing this document. A few of the proposed revisions will probably be controversial, but that is what the process is all about.

Later this spring, the changes will be sent to all of the chapters and the Society Past Presidents for their review and comments to help minimize the discussion on the delegate f loor during the Business Meeting.

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William F. Hughes Jr., CPD, LEED AP, FASPE 2012-2014 ASPE PRESIDENTaspepres@aspe.org

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For those of you who have never experienced it, the discussions concerning the proposed bylaws amendments are very exciting. Every ASPE member should attend at least one Business Meeting to see the passion the delegates have for their Society. The Business Meeting is held the weekend prior to the official opening of the Con-vention & Exposition, so I hope you have the opportunity to attend this year. To see the process of the Society’s governance first-hand is something you will not forget.

Discussions about the bylaws are key to the success of ASPE. After all, only the members know how we can best serve you. Membership is a very critical part of our organization, so member service is a top priority. We need to hear from you how to address the ever-changing pressures placed on members in this fast-paced world.

I have said many times that ASPE is changing, and this is yet another step in the process. The board will be looking forward to the comments I know we will be receiving. For those of you who take the time to offer comments, I want to personally thank you in advance.

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Board of Directors Applications Are Due May 30ASPE’s Nominating Committee is looking for dedicated members to run for the 12 national board positions for the 2014-2016 Board of Directors, which will be elected in Sep-tember. Go to aspe.org/membersonly to find more informa-tion and the application form. Applications are due May 30.

Proposed Bylaws Amendments Are Due May 23Proposed changes to the ASPE Bylaws will be discussed and voted on by chapter delegates at the 2014 Business Meeting in September. You can submit changes (including a detailed rationale for the change) to ASPE Executive Director/CEO Jim Kendzel, MPH, CAE, at jkendzel@aspe.org. The current ASPE Bylaws can be found at aspe.org/bylaws. Proposed changes are due May 23.

AYP Chair, Cory Powers, Appointed to Society Board of DirectorsASPE is pleased to announce the appointment of Cory Powers, an Engineer in Training at the Milwaukee office of HGA and President of ASPE’s Wisconsin Chapter, to the newly created position of ASPE Young Professionals (AYP) Liaison to the Board of Directors. This nonvoting position was established to give ASPE’s young members representation at the national leadership level and to ensure that their needs are met with appropriate education, networking, and mentoring opportunities. Cory was sworn in on January 31 during the ASPE Board of Directors meeting in Chicago.

“Cory’s first meeting was an eye-opening experience, and his input proved invaluable,” said ASPE President William Hughes Jr., CPD, LEED AP, FASPE. “The rest of the board looks forward to his continued con-tributions moving forward.”

Alabama ChapterLee F. Stegall, PE

Atlanta ChapterMatthew Ryan Dettmering Ryan Doering Lavanya M Brian Tinsley

Baltimore ChapterVikram Hukmani Ron S. Saunders

Boston ChapterVasco Serpa Demelo Shaun Castillo Gallano Phu Sinh Ha, GE

British Columbia ChapterLei Zheng Vaive, P.EngMark West, GE

Buffalo-Niagara ChapterBrian Young, P.Eng

Capital Region New York ChapterWilliam Dushensky

Central Illinois ChapterKeith L. Stearns

Central Indiana ChapterMatthew David Denny Daniel Guiser Brandon M. Horton

Central New York ChapterIllsa Rebekah Liebler

Charlotte ChapterJoshua D. Lange, PE

Chicago ChapterEugene M. Cummings Larry Martino, PE

Cleveland ChapterDustin Clouse

Dallas/Ft. Worth Chapter Dennis Andrew Barry, PE, GEMartin Jacob Cleworth, EIT

Denver ChapterJohn Michael Blair Francisco Javier Gonzalez

Houston ChapterJovan Antonio Garcia Eric Vandenberg

Intermountain ChapterSteven D. Mathias, GEJoshua David Van Tress

Kansas City ChapterSean David Blachford Danny Van Doren, PEFred Heinecke Joseph Elwood Sperry

Los Angeles ChapterMark Chambliss Ralph L. Lee Seyda Okke

Member at LargeDiana Mollicone, GE

Richard Robert Vallandry, Jr.

Miami ChapterJaime Alberto Velasquez

Minnesota ChapterJames A. Ruckheim

Montreal ChapterJonathan Bastien Jean-Claude Remy

New York City ChapterDavid Steel Filer, P.Eng, GE,

LEED APVishal Dinesh Prajapati Eric Kyle Sawinski

Orange County ChapterMichael John Byrne

Orange County ChapterEric Andrew Delker, ME, EIT

Overseas ChapterRashid Majeed Chaudary, GELuis Soben Manlong, GERahoof Moodoli Avinish Nayyar, GEAshok Kumar Pillai, GEMohammad Muzibur Rahman,

GEPaul Reilly

Philadelphia ChapterLawrence DiGiovanni Daniel John Hallowell, PEVincent Tsong, PE

Quebec ChapterGabriel Gagnon-Belleau Gabriel Mercier

Richmond ChapterRobert Radford

San Francisco ChapterStephen Spencer

Seattle ChapterDonald Robert Cormany Robert Edson Lawrence

Southern Nevada ChapterKevin Audette

Southwestern Ohio ChapterErich Paul Knemeyer

St. Louis ChapterChristine Ray

Washington, D.C. Chapter Eric Earle Willie

Wisconsin ChapterAlan David Cain Steve Marks Mike Nachreiner

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The 2014 International Emerging Technology Symposium (ETS), to be held April 23-24, 2014, at the Crystal Gateway Marriott in Arlington, Va., will be the most comprehensive and informative plumbing and mechanical event since the ETS debuted in 2008. Building upon a highly successful and universally acclaimed formula refined during three previous symposiums (Chicago, 2008; Ontario, Calif., 2010; Washington, D.C., 2012), the event will gather plumbers, contractors, engineers, manufacturers, and water-efficiency experts to introduce new technologies for the plumbing and mechanical industries and discuss how policy initiatives can drive the introduction of these technologies to market and advance the cause of water and energy efficiency. The ETS is designed to provide a portal for the host organizations’ partners in the manufacturing, engineering, and trade industries to display and demonstrate their innovative solutions to legislative and regulatory developments that often alter industry landscapes.

In addition to ASPE, an unprecedented number of organizations, representing the foremost leaders in the plumbing and mechanical industries, has signed on to present the ETS as co-conveners: the Canadian Institute of Plumbing & Heating (CIPH), International Association of Plumbing and Mechanical Officials (IAPMO®), Mechanical Contractors Association of America (MCAA), Plumbing-Heating-Cooling Contractors National Association (PHCC), Plumbing Manufacturers International (PMI), the United Association (UA), and World Plumbing Council (WPC).

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As the chair of the World Plumbing Council (WPC) World Plumb-ing Day Committee, I am so proud that ASPE’s Official Publica-tion, Plumbing Engineer, has devoted space to World Plumbing Day in the March issue. Let me provide you with some quotes and statistics:Between the years 1920 and 1929, there were 242 epidemics of typhoid fever and dysentery reported in these sanitation-conscious United States, resulting in 9,367 cases of typhoid fever and 84,345 of dysentery, with 630 deaths.—Malcolm Bouton, American Journal of Public Health, November 1956

There is no question that our health has improved spectacularly in the past century. One thing seems certain: It did not happen because of medicine, or medical science, or even the presence of doctors; much of the credit should go to the plumbing and sanitary engineers of the western world.—Dr. Lewis Thomas, 1984

Only 50 percent of the world population has access to piped drink-ing-water systems within the property, and 31 percent has piped sanitation facilities connected to a public sewer system.—Health Aspects of Plumbing, WHO and WPC, 2006

Preventable diseases related to water and sanitation claim the lives of over 3.1 million people a year, most of them children less than 5 years old.—Health Aspects of Plumbing, 2006

My message to ASPE members and everyone in the plumbing profession is to be proud of what you do, celebrate the significant impact our profession has had on public health and safety, and embrace the challenge of bringing safe plumbing systems to all citizens of the world. Happy World Plumbing Day to all of you!

ASSE International Michigan Chapter Annual BanquetI would like to thank the Michigan Chapter of ASSE for once again inviting me to participate in their annual awards ban-quet. The keynote speaker was Shawn Martin, Director of PMG Activities for ICC. Shawn called on the group to redouble and refocus their efforts to meet the building safety challenges of the 21st century. “It’s not enough to create the best codes and standards for building safety,” Shawn said. “We must ensure they are put to good use.” He described the Coalition for Current

From the Executive’s Desk

Jim Kendzel, CAE, MPHASPE EXECUTIVE DIRECTORjkendzel@aspe.org

Safety Codes, which was founded by ICC and NFPA to promote the use of the most current codes. The Coalition has 500 members, including ASPE. Shawn also praised Michigan’s dedication to current safety codes and the state’s efforts to consistently update its codes.

I would like to recognize and congratulate the following award recipients from the event:• Larry D’Ascenzo (ASPE member), Guardian Plumbing & Heating:

L. Glen Shields Award (ASSE Michigan Chapter’s highest award)• Joe Madziar, Chief of the State of Michigan Plumbing Division:

Albert Cohen Award for Inspector of the Year• Jay Hultz, Progressive Plumbing Supply: Malcolm Wallace Award

for the Manufacturer Rep of the Year• William Grayzar, CPD (ASPE member): John E. Mathews Award

for Engineer of the Year• Sean Cleary, IAPMO: Larry Burkheiser Backfl ow Award• Ron George, CPD (ASPE member): ASSE Northern Ohio Chapter

Award

MCAA Execs Peer GroupS. J. Peters, Executive Director of the PCA of Chicago & Cook County, Plumbing Council of Chicagoland, and PAMCANI, recently invited me to participate in a roundtable discussion about the state of our industry. The meeting was held at Sloan Valve Co. in Chicago, and attendees included members of MCAA chapters in Detroit, Seattle, and Chicago as well as Barb Higgens from PMI, Scott Hamilton from ASSE, Bob Miodonski from BNP Media, and Jim Allen, Co-President of Sloan Valve.

The group held lively discussions related to implementing the lead-free legislation and how the industry needs to focus more on the entire plumbing system when trying to address health and water-efficiency issues. Bob Miodonski provided his thoughts on the market outlook for 2014 and noted the follow-ing: Spending on nonresidential construction is projected to increase 5.8 percent. Commercial/industrial building projects expect an increase in spending of 10.3 percent. Factors that could impact reaching the spending increase projections include rising construction costs, a shortage of skilled labor, and con-servative bank credit policies.

I am always honored to represent ASPE at these types of meet-ings. Thank you, S.J., for the invitation.