Ny Metro Chapter

NY METRO CHAPTER AMERICAN SOCIETY OF HOME INSPECTORS

MEETING MINUTES – MARCH 29, 2012

E xecutive Meeting: 5:00 - 6:00 p.m.

Attendance: Officers: Directors / Other members in attendance:  Tom Rooney, President  Frank Bonfiglio, Director  Steven Tyler, Vice President  Victor G. Faggella, Director  Victor J. Faggella, Treasurer  Doug Kaufman, Director  Richard Corbin, Secretary  Ray Perron, Director  Frank Libero, COR Delegate Attendance Notes:  In attendance  Not in attendance

Discussion topics:  Chapter operations: o Dues due 4/1/12 - $175 o Drop 6 month Trial Membership o Remove Single Affiliates o Joining ASHI – Partial Payment $15/month for part year o Non Member- meal cost will change from $25 to $30 o November meeting set for November 29th o Holiday Party – tentative December 16th  Field Trip to Westchester Modular Homes in Wingdale, NY

Optional Education Hour: 5:00 to 6:00 p.m. Topic: Electrical Inspections Presenter: Glenn Woertz Attendees: 12 ASHI Credit Hours: 1

General Meeting Education Session: 7:00 – 8:00 p.m.

Topic: Exteriors Part 2 Name of Presenter: Victor J. Faggella Company: Centurian Home Inspections Credit Hours: 1

Business Meeting: 8:00 - 8:30 p.m.

Officer Updates:

President’s Report: Tom Rooney  Holiday Party – change format from dinner to brunch  Web site – Members need to ensure their information is current and accurate Vice President – Steven Tyler No update

Secretary Update: Rich Corbin  Web site accuracy  Member certification update to be presented to National

Treasurer’s Update: Victor J. Faggella  No Update

Committee Chairman Updates:

Education: Bart Rodi  June 28 field trip to Westchester Modular Homes, Wingdale, NY  Provide Bart with your suggestions on educational topics

Host Inspection: Tom Rooney  Explained host inspection process  See Tom for list of inspectors

Internet: No update

Librarian: Steve Tyler  Explained chapter policy on education material loans

Licensing – Frank Libero  Status quo – no updates from previous month  Credits – NYS 25 every 2 years; ASHI 20 per year

Membership: Doug Kaufman  No update

Publicity: Glen Woertz  No Update

Seminar: Bart Rodi for Victor J. Faggella  Seminar will be held on Sept 14, 15 at Antun’s  Back to basics - Home inspector focus this year  No industry sales reps  All speakers located

Social: Dave Wheeler  See Dave or Tom about Holiday Party

Attendance: 28 Members: 26 Potential home inspector guests: 2