Nomination Committees Set

The balloting for the Director and Officer Nomination Committees concluded on April 1. The results were e-mailed to Council Representatives and the Board of Directors by April 7.

The following members were elected to the Officer Nomination Committee:

Jay Balin
Larry Cerro
Cheryll Brown
JD  Grewell
Tom Lauhon
Jack  McGraw
Marygail (Sully) Sullivan
Bob  Walstead

The alternates are John Biegalski and Reggie Marston (tied). 

The following members were elected to the Director Nomination Committee, chaired by Howard Pegelow:

Shannon Cory
Jack Feldmann
Randy Sipe
Tom Tussing
The alternate is David Samloff.

Leaders met in April

Officers, directors and committee chairs participated in orientation and planning sessions April 10-11 and the April 12 Board of Directors meeting in Rosemont, Ill. The leaders developed a plan to direct ASHI’s activities for the remainder of the year.

Pence Reports on Proposed RESPA Regulation

Randall Pence, ASHI’s Washington lobbyist, has alerted the ASHI membership to a number of issues that have the potential to affect the home inspection business.
Members have been alerted to the issues through e-mail and encouraged to participate in grass-roots support for efforts that are positive for consumers and the profession. Watch for and be ready to respond to future e-mails from HQ with important news about congressional and Department of Housing and Urban Development activities.

Rebuilding Together needs (more than) a few good ASHI volunteers

Rebuilding Together, the nation’s leading non-profit organization in home rehabilitation and preservation of affordable homeownership, is engaged in a strong national response to the devastation created in the wake of Hurricanes Katrina and Rita. Through its Rebuild 1000 initiative, Rebuilding Together is committed to rebuilding 1,000 homes in the Gulf, from the coast of Mississippi to southeast Texas. To learn more contact Erin Lawless, Volunteer Manager at Rebuilding
Together National, for more information at Elawess@rebuildingtogether.org or call 800-473-4229 x 3516.

Member Get a Member

This program continues to be a winner for ASHI and for new and established members. To find out how to earn $50 by referring a new ASHI Associate, contact Sarah Walsh at sarahw@ashi.org.

Sign up for Monthly Membership Recruitment Reports

Thank you to the chapters that responded to the reminder that all chapters are entitled to receive a list of new ASHI members and prospects in their area every month. If you haven’t already done so, please confirm or update the contact information for the person in your chapter who should be receiving this valuable recruiting tool. Send the information to Sarah Walsh at sarahw@ashi.org.
Also contact Sarah if you need a list of chapter members who have paid dues, but are on administrative suspension for failure to submit CE hours.

Chapter Vitality Reports needed ASAP

They’ve been coming in, but we need more Chapter Vitality Reports. Chapter presidents, council representatives or others assigned can complete the report in less than 30 minutes. The information is vital to the Chapter Relations Committee’s ability to assist chapters. If you haven’t already done so, please return your reports to Bob Kociolek at bobk@ashi.org. Warning: We will keep “reminding” you until you comply. 

Chapter bylaws reviewed for you

All chapter bylaws and rules must be in compliance with ASHI bylaws and policy. New chapters must submit their bylaws to HQ and legal counsel for review. Existing chapters, if they haven’t recently done so, must submit their existing bylaws and proposed amendments or other changes for review. Questions? Contact Bob Kociolek at bobk@ashi.org or 847-954-3177.

Leadership Training Conference

The October 16-17 Leadership Training Conference will be held in New Orleans. Chapters need to be ready to respond when they receive their invitations. With room rates under $100 and another outstanding lineup of sessions, this is sure to be a popular event. The October 18 Board of Directors meeting also will be held in New Orleans. The July 11-12, 2008, Board Meeting is now slated for Rosemont, Ill.

Share chapter highlights

Chapter news is a regular feature in the ASHI Reporter. Share your chapter’s accomplishments and activities by sending photos and stories to Sandy Bourseau at sandyb@ashi.org.

Current ASHI Membership

ASHI Certified Inspectors: 3,608
ASHI Associates with Logo Use: 178
ASHI Associates: 1,544
ASHI Retired Members: 135
Affiliates: 86
Total Membership: 5,554

ASHI calendar

• July 9, 2008, Membership Renewal & CE Requirement Notices E-mailed
• July 11-12, 2008, Board meeting, Rosemont, Ill.
• Oct. 16-17, 2008, Leadership Training Conference, New Orleans, La.
• Oct. 18, 2008, Board meeting, New Orleans, La.
• Jan. 21, 2009, Board meeting, Orlando, Fla.
• Jan. 21-24, 2009, InspectionWorld, Orlando Fla.
• April 17, 2009, Board orientation, Rosemont, Ill.
• April 18, 2009, Board meeting, Rosemont, Ill.
• July 17, 2009, ASHI Town Hall meeting, TBD
• July 18, 2009, Board meeting, TBD
• Oct. 22-23, 2009, Leadership Training Conference, Rosemont, Ill.
• Oct. 24, 2009, Board meeting, Rosemont, Ill.
• Jan. 17, 2010, Board meeting, Las Vegas, Nev.
• Jan. 17-20, 2010, InspectionWorld, Las Vegas, Nev.