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NOVEMBER 2008 |
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Chapter President, Gary Copeland Hnedak Bobo Group
Presidential Ramblings
Thanks to all for attending the October Chapter Meeting. Terry Hughes’ “Introduction to Codes” presentation was excellent and the discussion was lively as usual. The Chapter Meetings are always a great time to socialize and network as well as learn and pick up a CEU. Terry’s presentation drove home the fact that all we do relates to codes and public safety is our primary concern in our jobs. We can neither afford to overlook a code issue nor an issue that deals with public safety. Terry has shared with us his “Types of Construction Comparison” cart and it is in this month’s “perspective”.
We had a couple of Chapter members that made it to the CERT training. The class was large and everyone got to try their hand at putting an oil fire out with an ABC extinguisher. It’s not as easy as you think! Every emergency management class that I attend I am reminded about the importance of having an “emergency kit”. We all need to be prepared to be self sufficient for at least 4 or 5 days.
We have formed a committee to begin planning for our 50th anniversary celebration. The date is August ’09 and it will be upon us before we know it. Pam Davidson has graciously volunteered to serve as Chairperson. If you would like to help or if you have some memories or memorabilia from those years please call her at 901-261-4671 or email at pdavidson@allenhoshall.com. The fact that our chapter is turning 50 is quite an accomplishment. We need a BIG party.
I have always supported and worked to lessen the impact of the built environment on the natural environment. Being involved with Passive and Active Solar projects back in the 70’s taught me that we can design and build buildings that can both consume less energy and be wonderful spaces. The dependence on fossil fuels has created an environmental and economic disaster for our country. We must use our natural resources wisely to guarantee our future. The growing LEED movement is an example of how professionals can come together to produce viable alternatives to the status quo. In that vein, our speaker for the November meeting is Mike Gilmore with American Standard. His talk is “Commercial Plumbing for Efficiency; Saving Water; Preventing Hassles”. The presentation will discuss understanding water efficient plumbing products in commercial installations. The LEED credits for water efficiency will also be discussed. It is hard to believe that there are places in our country that are running out of potable water. The program qualifies for an AIA CEU credit. Please join us on the 20th for this informative and educational program.
Gary Copeland Chapter President 901-525-2557
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