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The
Board of Directors has voted to proceed with the establishment of a Political
Action Committee (PAC) fund at a recent meeting. As many of you know, PACs
can only receive money from individuals, not corporations. The Chapter could
do one of two things if we proceed with the PAC. We could lower dues by
roughly the amount we would hope that people would contribute to the PAC
(approx. $75-$100 per year depending on participation) or we could maintain
our dues at the current level and use the dues to benefit the Chapter as they
are intended to, and encourage people to contribute that same 75-100 dollars
to the PAC. The overwhelming consensus among Members at the meeting was that
we should maintain current dues, and that they would be willing to contribute
additional money to this important effort. To make this PAC work, we will
need everyone’s participation in reaching out to non-ASHI inspectors to
encourage them to contribute. A mail and phone campaign will be developed as
we will no doubt have to contact people multiple times. This will not be
promoted as an ASHI activity, but as a broad based initiative of
Massachusetts Home Inspectors. A separate Board will be created of ASHI and
non ASHI inspectors. This will take some work, but it is important that we succeed.
If any Member is interested in helping in this effort (a large or small
amount), or if anyone has ideas on how best to promote this other inspectors,
etc., please let yourself be known to one of the Board Members. |
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ASAP Environmental HEALTHY HOMES FOR BETTER LIVING
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Arcadia St. Dorchester, MA 02122 www.asapenvironmental.com |
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Save These Dates! |
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Mark
the following dates on your calendar. More information on these programs will
be sent to you once topics and speakers have been confirmed. July 27, 2006 Board of Directors Meeting |
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FREA E&O Insurance for Home Inspectors
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FEMA Training |
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For
those looking to expand into new inspection areas, ASHI has contracted with
PARR to offer a one- day FEMA training course on January 10, 2007 in
conjunction with InspectionWorld in Anaheim, California. There will be a
small additional fee to participate in this one-day event, and the course
will be limited to 80 people. More information will be provided by ASHI in
the coming months. If this is of interest to you, please plan your arrival in
Anaheim accordingly. |
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CORCORAN & HAVLIN INSURANCE GROUP THE SUPERIOR HOME INSPECTOR ERRORS &
OMISSIONS INSURANCE PROGRAM!
For
a quote or more information, please call Debi Drury (x244 or
ddrury@chinsurance.com) or Mike Curtis, Marketing Manager (x243) or visit
website at www.chinsurance.com |
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Membership Dues Renewal |
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Dues
renewal notices for chapter membership have been mailed to everyone. Please
remember that we need to receive your dues renewal by August 1st to guarantee
your renewed subscription to the Journal of Light Construction. This
is a time to reflect on the benefits to membership in the New England Chapter
of ASHI. This includes extensive educational programs, excellent networking
opportunities, tracking of legislation and rules in the various states, this
award winning newsletter and strong membership support through our Executive
Office. |
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CRACK-X Got
water in your basement? 25
Washington Avenue, Natick, MA 01760 |
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B-Dry Systems 20
YEARS OF SOLVING WATER PROBLEMS 800-320-2379 |
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Annual Chapter Convention |
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Mark You Calendar! |
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Vent Master ATTIC VENTILATION SPECIALISTS
For
a FREE consultation, call Don Marcoux at Vent Master |
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Have something To Say? |
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Do You Have Something To Say? |
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Peter Greifer Enterprises ASBESTOS
REMOVAL & MOLD REMEDIATION 800-582-5288
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Chapter Education Library |
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The
ASHI NE Chapter maintains a library of educational books, video tapes and
CD’s for Chapter members and candidates to utilize for personal and business
growth. Those who wish to sign materials out may do so for a fee of $16 per
item ($10 per tape) which covers two-way shipping and handling. Library
materials may be used for a two week period, beginning on the date of
shipment. Those who fail to return library materials on time will be assessed
a fine of $1 / day. If the materials are not received back within two months
of date of shipping, you will be charged the cost of replacement. To sign
materials out, there is a form that is posted on our web site that is to be
completed and sent to the executive office. It is always recommended that you
call the executive office to check on the availability of an item. Once this
form is received, the executive office will ship the items out with a postage
paid return envelope. The list of the materials that are currently available
in the chapter library is on the web site as well. |
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Rene Mugnier Associates When in doubt, refer to a structural
engineer specializing in the investigation of homes and commercial structural
problems.
777
Concord Ave., Ste. 201, Cambridge, MA 02138 |
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MA Board of Home Inspectors |
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The
Massachusetts Board of Home Inspectors has three remaining board meetings
this year. They are scheduled for August 9, September 13 and November 8,
2006. These board meetings are usually held at 9:00 a.m. in the 2nd floor
conference room at 239 Causeway Street in Boston. It is very useful for
chapter members to attend a board meeting to get a better understanding about
topics that are discussed at these meetings. |
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2006 Board of Directors |
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President Jim Morrison / james_morrison@earthlink.net Vice President Mike Atwell / m.atwell@rcn.com Secretary Lisa Alajajian / homequest1@comcast.net Treasurer Tom Towle / tom@hdbco.com Immediate Past President Paul Kristenson /
absinspections@comcast.net Directors Council of Representatives Committee Chair Executive Director Walter Perry / wperry@choiceonemail.com |
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We wish everyone a healthy and
enjoyable summer! Sincerely, ASHI New England email:
clough@choiceonemail.com phone:
800-248-2744
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