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The Find An Inspector search function has been adjusted to guard against the search response overloading consumers with names. A zip code search will provide the con-sumer with up to the first 100 names by proximity in a 150 mile radius of the zip code entered. This ensures that the consumer will receive no more than four pages of results.

The Metro search function has not been changed. When a consumer enters a metro area, the names of all ASHI Inspectors who have registered for that metro area will appear in random order.

Renewal Report–97% of Members and Candidates with logo use

Of the 3094 Members and C2s invoiced, 3004 have paid—97%.
Of the 2113 Candidates invoiced, 1406 have paid—67%.
Of the 5217 total invoiced, 4410 Members and Candidates have paid—85%.

In addition, more than 800 new Can-didates paid The ASHI Experience dues up front when they joined.

Non-renewed Members and Can-didates are now on Administrative Suspension
Chapters are being supplied with information about Members and Candidates on administrative suspension and are being asked to contact them. The policy and the
Bylaws related to suspensions follow.

From Policy and Procedures Manual…
11.1 a. Dues and other administrative fees are payable in full in advance on the first day of ASHI’s fiscal year or such other date as the Board may designate.

18.8 a. Any individual placed on Administrative Suspension will lose all membership benefits provided by ASHI National, excluding the right to vote (if applicable).

18.8 c. The Membership Committee, Complaints Committee or ASHI Staff will administer Administrative Suspension upon the approval of the ASHI Board of Directors.

From the Bylaws…
Article 3 Dues and Other Financial Obligations

3.1 Dues and Other Financial Obligations of Membership.  Dues and other financial obligations of membership are established by the Board.

3.2 Delinquency.  Any individual or affiliate more than 60 days in arrears for any indebtedness to ASHI, including payment of dues, shall be considered not in good standing.

Everything needed to maximize branding benefits: Chapters have it on one CD

Chapter leaders were sent a treasure trove of branding tools all on a handy CD: The ASHI Experience Chapter CD.

There’s so much on this CD, it has been suggested several volunteers review specific sections and report back to the leadership on how to best use this resource. Also ASHI Director of Chapter Relations scheduled a series of conference calls for Chapter Presidents to ask questions and share ideas related to the material on the CD.

How is The ASHI Experience working for you?

HQ is already receiving re-orders for consumer brochures and every week 400 to 500 customer surveys are being returned by mail or online. We have reason to believe there is good news to share, and we’d love to hear how The ASHI Experience is working for you so we can share your positive techniques with others. E-mail your experience to sandyb@ashi.org. We’re waiting to hear from you.

Watch your mail boxes for new static stickers

The ASHI Experience static sticker is now available with a white background for use on vehicles with tinted windows. The new version will be mailed later this month to all eligible ASHI Inspectors, free of charge.

ASHI plans expanded presence at NAR® Expo

ASHI will be calling on the Mem-bership in the Orlando, Fl. area to help get the most out of an expanded presence at the NAR® Expo, November 5-8, 2005. We’ll be contacting chapters to ask for help enlisting and coordinating
volunteers.

ASHI calendar of events

• July 16-17, 2004 Town Hall Gathering and Board meeting, Atlanta, Ga.
• October 22-23, 2004 Chapter Leadership Day and Board meeting, Chicago, Ill.
• January 12, 2005 Board meeting, Austin, Texas  
• January 13-15, 2005 InspectionWorld, Austin, Texas