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In
this issue:
New Chapter Rewards Program
established
Chapters support ICCF
through unprecedented contributions
BOAT named 2005 Chapter
of the Year
Four chapters presented
Merit Awards
Chapters enjoy busy schedule
at conference
Program offers chapters
more training opportunities
Chapters offered presentation
on Building Department Accreditation
Save the date for Silent
Defenders Awards Dinner
Chapter News
Welcome
New Chapters
The following organizations have been granted chapter status by ICC's
Board of Directors: ICC Upper Great Plains Region III Chapter, Building
Officials Association of Suffolk County, Building Safety Professionals
of Southwestern Idaho, Huron Valley Association of Code Officials, Michigan
Association of Code Enforcement Officers, North Idaho Code Enforcers,
Oregon Permit Technicians Association, Pennsylvania Building Officials
Conference, Region 2, and Southern Nevada Fire Prevention Association.
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more information on ICC's new chapters, click
here. To view a map of all ICC chapters, click
here.
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New
Chapter Rewards Program established
The ICC Board of Directors
has approved an exciting new Chapter Rewards Program. The program rewards
chapters for their hard work and dedication and allows them to earn points
that can be used to "purchase" certain ICC products and services.
Points
can be earned by submitting Annual Reports by the June deadline, purchasing
training days from ICC, sponsoring a Building Safety Week event or other
activity that promotes building safety, sponsoring conference events or
a chapter scholarship fund, donating to an International Code Council
Foundation (ICCF) fund, and more.
Reward
points can be used to "purchase" ICC training, audio virtual seminars,
online campus courses, ICC Annual Business Meeting registrations, video
taping services, complimentary eCodes, and many more products and services.
Click
here to learn more about ICC's new Chapter Rewards Program and how
it can work for your chapter.
Chapters
support ICCF through
unprecedented contributions
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ICC chapters have
contributed nearly $65,000 to the International Code Council Foundation's
(ICCF) Members Helping Members fund to benefit hurricane victims. The
fund was established to assist employees and families of building and
fire departments impacted by the storms.
In
addition, several chapters have contributed to the ICCF Tsunami Relief
Fund and the Silent Defender program, plus the ICC Scholarship Fund. Click
here to read about chapters supporting ICC and the Foundation.
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Attend
the 2006 Codes Forum
Make plans now to attend the 2006 ICC Codes Forum, March 20-22 at the
Doubletree Hotel in Sacramento, California.
The
All Education Program will include the Design Professional Institute,
2006 I-Codes Updates, 2003 IBC Special Topics, Fire Track, 2006 IBC Structural
Track and much more. Attendees can earn CEUs, LUs and HSW credits* by
participating in one of the education programs. Also, the 2006 Virtual
Trade Show on CD will offer attendees a chance to view information on
industry products and services at their convenience.
Don't
forget, the 2006 ICC Annual Conference and Code Development Hearings will
be held Sept. 17-30 at the Coronado Springs Resort in Lake Buena Vista,
Florida. Details will be available soon.
Tell
us about this year's conference
 If
you attended the ICC Annual Conference in Detroit, were you satisfied
with the event? Did you enjoy the schedule of events? How were the accommodations?
ICC
is asking attendees to send their thoughts about last month's conference
through an online survey. Feedback will be used in planning for future
events, beginning with the 2006 Codes Forum in Sacramento, California.
Deadline
for survey has passed.
List
of building/code departments wanted
Do you have access to a list of building/code enforcement departments
in your state or know how ICC can obtain one? If so, please contact Bob
Neale, ICC Director Grassroots Activities, at 1-888-ICC-SAFE (422-7233),
ext. 4264, or bneale@iccsafe.org.
ICC
looking for a few good rooms
ICC is looking for chapters that have access to training rooms and can
make them available for Open Enrollment Seminars. In return, ICC will
give these chapters two complimentary registrations to the seminars.
The
rooms are needed in locations ranging from Los Angeles to Myrtle Beach,
South Carolina and several points in between. Click
here for more details.
Regions
Update
Several Regions held meetings during the Annual Conference in Detroit.
To read reports of recent regional activities, click
here.
Regions
Bulletin Boards are also available in the Chapter section of the ICC Web
site and can be found by clicking here.
Contact
Us
More Chapter information can be found on the Web by clicking
here. You can also dial 1-888-ICC-SAFE (422-7233) and reach the following:
Laura Scott, ext. 7203
lscott@iccsafe.org
Patty Bond, ext. 7205
pbond@iccsafe.org
Vikki Paloma, ext. 4204
vpaloma@iccsafe.org
Kelly Crittenden, ext. 5244
kcrittenden@iccsafe.org
Diane Sublett, ext. 5280 dsublett@iccsafe.org
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ICC Chapter eNewsletter
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Four
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Berkel (right) presents at Chapter Merit Award to William Schock and
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Ed
Berkel (right) presents a Chapter Merit Award to Anne Marie Long and
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Fred
Knapp (left) and the Southern New Mexico Building Officials Association
receive a Chapter
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Michael
Thuot and the Virginia Plumbing and Mechanical Inspectors Association
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Four Chapter Merit Awards
were presented during this year's Annual Conference in Detroit. Merit awards
are given annually to chapters that distinguish themselves through activities
that demonstrate the goals and objectives of ICC. Chapters receiving 2005
Merit Award honors include the California Building Officials, Southern
Nevada Chapter, Southern New Mexico Building Officials Association and
Virginia Plumbing and Mechanical Inspectors Association.
Click
here to read more about the 2005 ICC Chapter Merit Awards.
Chapters
enjoy busy schedule at conference
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| Kerry Comerford,
Assistant Building Official for Southfield, Michigan, had the winning
ticket for the new Harley Davidson motorcycle that was given away
during this year's Annual Conference in Detroit, Michigan. Pictured
with Comerford, who is seated on his new Harley, are: (counterclockwise)
wife Dianne; Ron Nickson of the National Multiple Housing Council,
Henry Miga and Martina Migova of Grandby, Connecticut; Mark Stanton
of Draper Utah; Gilbert Gonzales of Murray, Utah; and Jane and James
Price of Cumberland, Wisconsin. |
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Chapter representatives
attending this year's Annual Conference in Detroit participated in a number
of events, including the Chapter Presidents' Breakfast and the Chapter Leader
Workshop. Members also heard Retired General Wesley Clark's keynote address
on Project H.E.R.O. during the General Assembly Luncheon and participated
in the Silent Auction that benefited a local charity. One lucky delegate
even went home with a new Harley Davidson motorcycle!
For
more information on chapter events in Detroit, click
here. For a complete recap of this year's Annual Conference, click
here.
Program
offers chapters more
training opportunities
Licensed contractors and certified inspectors are essential to protecting
the public's health, safety, and welfare. One of the keys to ensuring
there are quality contractors and inspectors is through training and education,
and ICC can make those training and education opportunities more affordable
through the Chapter Training Incentive Program (CTIP).
Funding
for CTIP is provided through examination fees. Contractor candidates seeking
to be licensed in states with chapters participating in the CTIP are charged
a small assessment fee in addition to the fee charged for testing. ICC
returns those assessment fees to the chapter.
For
more information on the CTIP program, click
here.
Chapters
offered presentation on
Building Department Accreditation
If you have read your mail lately or picked up a copy of ICC's Building
Safety Journal, then you have probably heard about the new Building
Department Accreditation Program from International Accreditation Service
(IAS). Now, IAS is offering ICC chapters an informational presentation
to answer questions being asked by building departments across the country.
The
presentation covers everything from the accreditation requirements and
process for getting accredited to the cost and benefits of the program.
Click
here for more details.
Save
the date for Silent
Defenders Awards Dinner
 Start
making plans now for your chapter to be represented at the annual Silent
Defenders Awards Dinner, May 11, 2006, in Washington, DC.
Sponsored
by the International Code Council Foundation (ICCF), the Silent Defender
Awards program recognizes exemplary actions taken by individuals and organizations
to improve public safety, health and welfare. Held during Building Safety
Week, the event raises funds and awareness for the work of the Foundation.
For
more information on the event, click
here.
Chapter
News
ICC Vice President Wally Bailey installed officers for ICC's newest regional
chapter, the Great Plains Region III, during the Annual Conference
in Detroit. Pictured are: (L-R) Treasurer Ron Bell, City of Sioux Falls,
South Dakota; Vice President Ron Hoover, City of Marion, Iowa; President
Patrick Parsley, City of Fairmont, Minnesota; and Wally Bailey. Officers
not pictured are Secretary Christine Rose, City of Fargo, North Dakota,
and Executive Director James Price, Jr., Alder Engineering, Wisconsin.
To
read more news from ICC chapters, click
here.
The next edition of
the ICC Chapter eNewsletter will publish in February 2006. The
deadline for submitting articles is Jan. 3, 2006. Please e-mail them to
chapters@iccsafe.org.
ICC
Vision and Mission Statements
Vision: Protecting
the health, safety, and welfare of people by creating better buildings
and safer communities.
Mission: Providing
the highest quality codes, standards, products, and services for all concerned
with the safety and performance of the built environment.
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