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2006-07 International Code Council Board President Wally Bailey held the first in a series of “Fireside Chats” on Tuesday, March 6, 2007. This 90-minute teleconference, which originated from Bailey’s office in Fort Smith, Arkansas, was part of an on-going effort to improve communications with Code Council members and stakeholders. It allowed listeners to ask questions and participate in the discussion. 2009-10 Board President Adolf Zubia will be continuing the tradition.
The concept of “fireside chats” dates back more than 70 years, when President Franklin Roosevelt’s radio broadcasts became a staple in American homes during the Depression and World War II. FDR’s fireside chats gave people a chance to hear directly from the President himself on important issues of the day.