1. American Society of Plumbing Engineers 2019 Region Meetings
Updates for Chapter Leaders from the Society’s Board of Directors

2. Executive Director/CEO
B. Smith, FASPE
Executive Director/CEO
G. Pienta
Director Publications & Standards
N. Saucedo
Graphic Designer
R. Rodriquez
Membership Assistant
L. Gonzales
Membership Retention Assistant
B. Henry
Director Affiliate Relations
R. Albrecht
Director Information Technology
D. Thurner
Director Finance & Administration
E. Gauchman
Finance & Administration Manager
M. Ali
Accountant
R. Mata
Sr. Director Technical & Regulatory Affairs
P. Rosenberg
Director Education & Certification

3. NEW MEMBERSHIP INITIATIVES

4. Early Renewal Discount for First-Year Members
Renew by the end of the eighth month of membership and receive a reduced dues amount of $170
Program applicable to new members who joined after May 1, 2018
Only 125 members per quarter can take advantage of the offer
Renewal must be done online at aspe.org/MembershipRenewal
Early Renewal Discount for First-Year Members
After you join ASPE for the first time, you can ensure continued membership benefits at a discount by renewing early. Any first-year member who renews by the end of the eighth month of their membership will receive a reduced dues amount of $170 for the second year, therefore saving $20 by renewing early.
Eligibility guidelines for this discount follow:
Only those who joined after May 1, 2018 are eligible.
Only 125 members per quarter can take advantage of this offer.
Renewal must be done online at aspe.org/MembershipRenewal.
Questions regarding this program should be directed to

5. Multi-Year Membership Renewal
Program available to new and current members
Renew for two years to receive 5% off dues payment and pay $361
Renew for three years to receive 10% off dues payment and pay $513
Multi-Year Membership Renewal
Now you can save on your ASPE membership dues if you join or renew for more than one year. Current and new members will get a 5% discount for a two-year renewal and a 10% discount for a three-year renewal. Thus, members opting to join or renew for two years would pay $361 for both years, representing a $19 discount, and members opting to join or renew for three years would pay $513 for three years, representing a $66 discount.

6. Multiple Chapter Affiliation
Program is available to new and current members
Home Chapter affiliation is the standard dues rate of $190
Additional Chapter affiliations are $80 per Chapter
The first Chapter affiliation is the standard dues of $190.
Additional Chapter affiliations are $80 per Chapter. There is no limit to the number of Chapters with which a member can affiliate.
The member must designate a Home Chapter.
Regardless of the Home Chapter affiliation, the member can serve on the Board of Directors for any Chapter with which the member is affiliated.
However, the member can only serve as a Convention Delegate for his/her Home Chapter.
Members affiliating with multiple Chapters will receive only one Plumbing Engineering Design Handbook (PEDH) per year when renewing.
Contact the Membership Department at for more information or to affiliate with multiple Chapters.

7. MEMBERSHIP SERVICES UPDATE

8. End-of-Year Reporting System
Reporting system now mirrors the P&O Manual
Various verbiage updated to be more concise
Officer overview screen now has option to look at previous year
An export to Excel is the next item to be added

9. Renewal Invoice Hard copy renewal invoice has been redesigned to:
allow for the marketing and promotion of current programs
allow members to participate in the multi-year program
provide instruction on the five options to renew your membership
Redesigned invoice should be fully implemented end of April 2019

10. ASPE MENTORING PROGRAM

11. About
This program, which is available to all members of the Society, is designed to connect ASPE members who have a particular skill set (mentors) with individuals (mentees) who are searching to acquire the same skills to develop and make progress toward their personal and professional goals.
Talking Points
There are no set rules to being a mentor/mentee
Mentor/mentee sets the tone of the relationship
Decide how and when they want to meet
Decide how often they want to meet
Determine the length of the relationship
The only thing that is required is the evaluation form that society would like completed to document the relationship. This information will allow society to tweak the program if needed.
Staff conducts follow-up via phone calls and after a pair has been matched and documents the findings

12. Becoming a Mentor or Mentee
If interested in being a mentor or mentee, fill out the applicable form at
Once form is received, ASPE staff sends notification the form was received and checks on availability based on criteria
Once a match is made, both parties are notified and the relationship begins
Staff will continue to follow up during the established mentor/mentee relationship
At the end of mentoring relationship (determined by the parties), an evaluation form is sent to both participants
Overall Participants in the program
A total of 80 members are participating in the program
Region 5 currently has the most participants with 26 either in the role of mentor or mentee
Statistical note: 27 women currently make up 34% of the participants. Men currently make up 66% of the participants.  
We have a total of 35 active mentees
12-Region 1
3-Region 2
8-Region 3
3-Region 4
12-Region 5
1-Region 9
Statistical Note: 16 are women (41%), 23 are men (59%)
There are currently 41 mentors
10-Region 1
2-Region 2
9-Region 3
6-Region 4
14-Region 5
Statistical Note: 11 are women (27%), 30 are men (73%)
Mentor/Mentee Matches
To date we have 10 mentees and 8 mentors looking to be matched:
visit:

13. Current Needs
Active mentees looking to be mentored in CPDT, CPD, and/or GPD knowledge
Active mentors looking to mentor in the area/program of WOA and Society/Chapter level leadership
To sign up to be a mentor or mentee visit:
Questions about the program, contact Stacey Kidd,

14. MEMBERSHIP AT A GLANCE

15. Membership Trend Membership Trend over the past five years 2015-6020
(As of March 31, 2019)

16. Membership by Type
comparison (based on March 31, 2019 numbers)
2019 (6519) (6347)
Affiliate
Full
Associate
Governmental
Special
Retired
Student
Life

17. ASPE Young Professionals
members
members (as of March 31, 2019)
full 535
Associate- 449
Governmental- 8
Special 19
Student 29
Affiliate 320

18. Women of ASPE
Women of ASPE is now on the opt-out system. All women members are now included in WOA and will need to opt out to not be listed as part of the special interest group
2018 there were 521 women members
2019 there are 611 members (As of March 31, 2019)
Affiliate 131
Associate 114
Full 335
Governmental 4
Special 10
Retired 4
Student 10

19. Carol Johnson Society Board Liaison Staff Liaison CHAPTER WOA LIAISONS
Sarah Balz, CHAIR
REGION 1 LIAISONS
Catherine Filibes
Ilsa Liebler
REGION 2 LIAISONS
Theresa Lyn Allen
Gwynne Morrison
REGION 3 LIAISON
Jasmine Kinard
Lee Marie Bocanegra
REGION 4 LIAISONS
Linda S. Burman
Carmen Gonzalez
REGION 5 LIAISONS
Natalia Dankanich
Ana Ginter
Judith Torres
Carol Johnson Society Board Liaison
Staff Liaison
CHAPTER WOA LIAISONS
(optional for all regions)
To contact the WOA committee visit

20. 2019 Tech Symposium scholarship WOA & AYP joint collaboration
MEMBERSHIP STANDINGS
2019 ACTIVITIES
2019 Tech Symposium scholarship
WOA & AYP joint collaboration
WOA membership reinstatement program
2020 WOA Forum
Half-day educational events
Women membership growth trend since the inception of WOA
(As of March 31, 2019)
Over the past five years, the number of women in the society has increased from 431 members to 611, representing a 30% increase in membership; 15% increase since 2018

21. CHAPTER PRESIDENTS CHAPTER OFFICERS Chapter presidents 2015-3 2016-3
2018-8
Chapter officers
(represents the highest number of women that are serving in leadership roles on the chapter level)

22. 2021 ASPE CHAPTER LEADERSHIP SUMMIT PROPOSAL
The Westin O’Hare Hotel & Resort
6100 N. River Road, Rosemont, IL 60018
JUNE 24 – 27, 2021

23. 2021 ASPE Chapter Leadership Summit
The American Society of Plumbing Engineers has 61 Chapters and 3 Satellites, each led by a volunteer leadership Board engineering professionals make up the volunteer Chapter leader community and are dedicated to the success of their respective Chapter.
Every year, individual Region Meetings are held for the sole purpose for incoming/outgoing Chapter offices to gather to discuss Society business, learn about new and upcoming programs, and network with other officers within their Region.
The Host Chapter within each Region is responsible for the logistics of the meeting, working in conjunction with the Society Region Director. The Society provides the Host Chapter with a $1,000 stipend to assist with expenses for hosting the event. All Chapter leaders traveling to the Region Meeting are responsible for their air and hotel accommodations.

24. 2021 ASPE Chapter Leadership Summit
The Society would like to propose a new format for the Region Meetings for 2021:
For 2021, the meeting will be called the ASPE Chapter Leadership Summit.
There will be only one meeting held in a central meeting location, which will be held in conjunction with the Society Board of Directors 3rd quarter meeting.
Chapter leaders will still be responsible for their air and hotel accommodations for the event.
The Society will cover A/V expenses, food and beverage, and any other expenses accrued.

25. 2021 ASPE Chapter Leadership Summit
For 2021, no Chapter will receive the $1,000 stipend that is typically given to help each Region offset the costs of hosting the meeting.
Most importantly, having one meeting will allow all officers to receive a uniform and concise message surrounding the Society’s activities, allow for a better networking opportunity among Chapter leaders across all Regions, and provide the Society Board and Staff the chance to interact with local leaders who are instrumental in carrying out the vision, goals, and objectives of the Society.

26. 2021 ASPE Chapter Leadership Summit
Advantages to a prospective Host Chapter:
Will not have to find a location to host the Region Meeting
Will not have to have a fundraiser to host the Region Meeting
Will not have to negotiate for food and beverage at meeting location
Will not have to find a dinner venue
Disadvantages to a prospective Host Chapter:
May not have the ability for other Host Chapter officers to attend

27. 2021 ASPE Chapter Leadership Summit
Advantages of participation by all Region Chapter officers:
Will have the benefit of the Society BOD and Staff being on-site to answer questions
Will have the opportunity to develop a better working relationship with the BOD and Staff
May be an incentive for future Chapter Board officers to volunteer
Will give attendees the opportunity to visit the Society office and learn more about the Staff’s responsibilities
Improved interaction among all Chapter officers
Disadvantages of participation by all Region Chapter officers:
Additional travel cost and possibly a day or more outside the office

28. 2021 ASPE Chapter Leadership Summit Sample Schedule
DAY/TIME
EVENT
LOCATION
Thursday, June 24 | 12:00-5:00pm
Board of Directors Meeting
Division Meeting Room
Friday, June 25 | 8:00am-5:00pm
Friday, June 25 | 8:00am-3:00pm
ASPE Office Tour (open to chapter leaders and hosted by ASPE Staff)
Friday, June 25 | 7:00-8:00pm
Chapter Leadership Conference Welcome Reception
LaSalle A Meeting Room
Saturday, June 26 | 8:00am-12:00pm
Society Board Presentation to Chapter Leaders
LaSalle B/C Meeting Rooms
Saturday, June 26 | 1:00pm-5:00pm
Region 1 Meeting
Region 2 Meeting
Region 3 Meeting
Region 4 Meeting
Region 5 Meeting
Streeter Meeting Room Schiller Meeting Room Higgins Meeting Room Division Meeting Room
State Meeting Room
Saturday, June 26 | 6:00-8:00pm
Chapter Leaders Dinner
Sunday, June 27 | 8:00am-12:00pm
Chapter Leadership Closing Event
LaSalle B/C Meeting Room

29. CHAPTER LIABILITY CONCERNS
We continually to look for areas to fine tune our operations daily to to assist in our Financial feasibility and all chapters should do the same.
We sent out a letter to all Chapters about Fraud issues and how to insure that each chapter can avoid issues in the future.
Take special precaution as to being diligent in focusing on s requesting any amount of money to be forwarded at any time.

30. Fraudulent s
The Society has provided a letter for all Chapters about fraudulent issues and how to ensure that each Chapter can avoid these types of issues in the future, which you can find on the Region Meetings webpage.
Take special precaution as to being diligent in verbally discussing and focusing on all s requesting any amount of funds to be forwarded at any time or reason.
Please be aware that within the Region President’s Meeting Webpage, Society has provided a copy of this letter for your files and future use.

31. Copyright Infringement
The Society has provided a letter for all Chapters about copyright infringement issues and how to ensure that each Chapter can avoid these types of issues in the future, which you can find on the Region Meetings webpage.
Take special precaution as to being diligent in verbally discussing and focusing on all s or requests for your website and/or documents to include any photos that aren’t your property.
This can turn out to be a very expensive lapse in judgement.
Please be aware that within the Region President’s Meeting Webpage, Society has provided a copy of this letter for your files and future use.
The below list can be explained in more detail by visiting the Region President’s Meeting Webpage, and clicking on the information provided relative to Chapter Liability Concerns.

32. Website Security and Maintenance
One of the largest concerns today is the hacking of websites to gain valuable information, both professional and personal.
Each of our Chapters should take necessary precautions to ensure protection, with the understanding that nothing is absolute as to protection.
Following is a list of steps each respective Chapter and officer could consider for proper protective measures. Some may be cost prohibitive, but all are worth review.
The list of items on the next slide can be explained in more detail by visiting the Region President’s Meeting Webpage, and clicking on the information provided relative to Chapter Liability Concerns.

33. Website Security and Maintenance
More information on the following tips can be found on the Region Meetings webpage under Chapter Liability Concerns.
Use strong passwords – both for the Chapter and personally
Install an SSL certificate
Use a secure host
Install a web application firewall
Regularly scan your site for malware
Back up your site
Set up a login lockdown feature
If possible, enable 2FA
Disable directory indexing and browsing
Protect the admin directory
Continuously monitor and test your site
This list of items can be explained in more detail by visiting the Region President’s Meeting Webpage, and clicking on the information provided relative to Chapter Liability Concerns.

34. Chapter Officer Personal Protection
For each ASPE member who volunteers to serve as a Chapter officer, the Chapter needs to provide a way to contact them on the Chapter website.
One of the most proven methods of being proactive in personal information protection is to establish a contact that is not in any way connected to your personal files or contact information.
A suggestion to be strongly considered is to establish something like a specific gmail account for your volunteer contacts.

35. ASPE CONNECT
We continually to look for areas to fine tune our operations daily to to assist in our Financial feasibility and all chapters should do the same.
We sent out a letter to all Chapters about Fraud issues and how to insure that each chapter can avoid issues in the future.
Take special precaution as to being diligent in focusing on s requesting any amount of money to be forwarded at any time.

36. connect.aspe.org ASPE’s newest member benefit launched March 25
Online community to connect, engage, and learn
Network, share your insights and experiences, and gain knowledge from professionals around the world
Who here has logged in and started discussing?
Future plans will include Chapter and committee communities

38. ASPE EDUCATION
We continually to look for areas to fine tune our operations daily to to assist in our Financial feasibility and all chapters should do the same.
We sent out a letter to all Chapters about Fraud issues and how to insure that each chapter can avoid issues in the future.
Take special precaution as to being diligent in focusing on s requesting any amount of money to be forwarded at any time.

39. ASPE Education
What does your Chapter want to learn about this coming year?
Go to to submit topics for consideration
New learning management system will be released soon

40. Workshops Irvine, CA Intermediate Plumbing Design - 25 attended
Medical Gas Design - 23 attended
Pittsburgh, PA
Medical Gas Design - 25 attended
Basic Plumbing Design II - 26 attended
Basic Plumbing Design I - June 27-28, 2019 at ASPE HQ
GPD Workshop at CannonDesign during the 2019 Tech Symposium

41. 2019 Webinars
January 10, 2019: Drainage Selection for Hygienic Applications by Scott Steindler and James Hunt
January 30, 2019: NFPA Revisited by Mark Allen
March 20, 2019: Review of Sprinkler System Shop Drawings by Kevin Kimmel
April 18: Legionella: Plumbing Design Methodology to Reduce Risk by Christoph Lohr
May 8: Drones in the Industry by Kevin Kimmel
May 15, 2019: Specification and Design Considerations for Thermoplastics in Commercial Water Applications by Michelle Knight
Sponsored by Corzan - free for ASPE Members
June 19: New Technologies for Legionella and Pathogen Control by Andrew Paulson
Sponsored by Water Control Corp - free for ASPE Members

42. ASPE and ASA Education Foundation Course
3-hour FPS course
$100 for ASPE members
Self-paced
Hosted on ASAEF’s education platform

43. Chapter CEU Certificate Generator Program
49 Chapters using this tool, up 28 from last year
Very efficient, useful tool
Help your Chapter’s CPDs and CPDTs submit recertification and audit documentation easily
Can be found at

44. Reminder: This is available on the ASPE website
Once you submit your programs to the Society, within 10 business days the program will appear here. Enter the attendee’s name and . You and the recipient receive a PDF of a certificate.

45. Sample certificate. Easy as pie.

46. Outreach to the Younger Generation
In 2017 the Education Committee compiled a packet of information for Chapters to use for school or youth outreach events (STEM or STEAM, scouts)
One packet for K-5, another for grades 6-12
More projects forthcoming

47. ASPE YOUNG PROFESSIONALS

48. AYP Updates Chapter AYP Liaisons continuing to host events
Go to to tell the Society about your Chapter’s events
Currently 43 appointed Chapter AYP Liaisons—don’t forget to notify the Society if your Chapter appoints an AYP Liaison
AYP Leadership Conference to be held at the 2019 Tech Symposium
New guidelines and operations document for AYP roles within the Society and Chapters follows
Note:
The “New” Guidelines and Operations document for AYP roles within the Society and Chapter is included within the President’s Region meeting webpage.
Please ensure you’ve review this valued document and share appropriately.

49. ASPE Young Professionals (AYP) Special Interest Group Structure and Guidelines
Introduce yourself and state that you are here as part of the celebration of National Engineers Week.
National Engineers week celebrates the importance of engineers in our society by reaching out to interested students. Ask students, “What do you think an engineer does?” If students respond, acknowledge their responses and support their responses by including their responses in the next slide.
Please note: this is just a guideline. We encourage you to customize the slides and notes to your presentation.

50. AYP Structure of Officers
1 Society
Liaison
5 Regional Liaisons
63 Chapter Liaisons
AYP Committee

51. AYP Officer Duties Society Board Of Directors AYP Liaison (1)
The AYP Liaison is responsible for communicating with ASPE’s Regional AYP Liaisons, providing the Board with input from the AYPs, providing input to the Convention and Tech Symposium Committees, and advising the Board concerning the format and the operation of the biennial Expo.
Reports to: Society President, Board of Directors
Manages: Regional AYP Liaisons

52. AYP Officer Duties Responsibilities:
Communicates regularly, on behalf of the Board, with Regional AYP Liaisons
Establishes and manages the network of Regional AYP Liaisons
Receives and reports information from the AYP to the Board
Prepares an annual report for the Annual Report to the Chapters
Coordinates sponsorship programs for the Society
Performs other functions as may be directed by the President or the Board of Directors
Coordinates AYP representation on different committees within ASPE

53. AYP Officer Duties Regional AYP Liaison (5)
The Regional AYP Liaison is responsible for communicating with ASPE’s Chapter AYP members, providing the Board Liaison with input from the local Chapters’ AYPs, and providing input within the AYP Committee.
Reports to: Society Board of Directors AYP Liaison and AYP Committee
Manages: Chapter AYP Liaisons

54. AYP Officer Duties Responsibilities:
Communicates regularly, on behalf of the AYP Committee, with Chapter AYP members
Establishes and manages the network of Chapter AYP Liaisons
Receives and reports information from the AYP to the committee and Society Liaison
Ensures that all Chapter AYP Liaisons are performing their duties

55. AYP Officer Duties Chapter AYP Liaison (63)
The Chapter AYP Liaisons are responsible for communicating with ASPE’s Regional AYP Liaisons and providing the Regional Liaisons with input from the Chapter AYPs.
Reports to: Regional AYP Liaison
Manages: Chapter AYP members

56. AYP Officer Duties Responsibilities:
Communicates regularly with AYP members in their local Chapter
Establishes networking events, volunteering efforts, technical events, etc.
Receives and reports information from the AYP to the Regional Liaison
Discusses upcoming Bylaws changes and any P&O discussions with the Chapter’s AYP members
***Open communication with the Regional Liaisons is crucial to the continued success of the AYP program.***

57. AYP Officer Duties AYP Committee
The ASPE Young Professionals (AYP) Committee shall be responsible for the special-interest group of active members 35 years old and younger.
Reports to: Society Board of Directors AYP Liaison
Responsibilities:
Provide assistance with recruiting
Discuss ideas and goals to improve AYP
Assist with Engineers Week and World Plumbing Day outreach

58. Reporting
When reporting to others on the AYP chain, not everything requires an or a call.
Event notices
Initiatives
Updates on AYP business
Phone Call
Region updates to the Chapter Liaisons
Topics that warrant frequent back and forth discussion.

59. AYP Event Guidelines
It is the Chapter AYP Liaison’s responsibility to organize events for the Chapter’s AYP members. Examples of events are listed below
Networking
Happy hour
Sporting event
Team building
Technical
Factory tour
Dinner presentation/discussion
Volunteering
Food kitchen
Street clean up
Fundraising / donation events
***Discuss with your local Chapter members about other event options. Local Chapter AYP Liaisons know their surroundings best and what would make for great events.***

60. AYP Event Guidelines Events to be held quarterly
Once scheduled, event will be posted in the Chapter newsletter with ample time for response (2 months)
Event details ed to the Chapter’s AYP members
Sponsorships from local manufacturing representatives are allowed to aid in the financing of events
Chapter AYP Liaisons to their events to their Chapter President, Regional AYP Liaison, and Region Director
***Discuss with your Regional Liaison if you have any questions regarding the Society sponsorship.***

61. AYP Event Sponsorship
In 2019, Zurn sponsorship funds for AYP will solely go toward Society- level AYP educational events. Funding by Zurn for Chapter-level events, which was available in 2018, is no longer available as that program has expired. ASPE Chapters are now free to do as they wish for funding their AYP events; there is no need to go through the Society. This provides more flexibility for individual Chapter AYP events.

62. AYP Event Sponsorship Sponsorship Guidelines
Event sponsorship at the local level is always welcomed.
Reaching out to your local manufacturer representatives is the best place to start your search for sponsorships.
Discuss and plan the event with the potential sponsor for ideas and costs.
Co-sponsorships are acceptable if coordination is made between all of the parties and all parties are in agreement on their level of sponsorship.
If an event is being sponsored, place the sponsor’s company and product logo on event marketing.

63. AYP Bylaws Review
The intent of this Bylaws review process is to ensure that the young professionals’ voices are heard and that ideas and concerns for improvement are not overlooked.
This reporting shall be in form.
The Regional Liaison will set up a conference call to discuss these comments with the Chapter Liaisons for further discussion.
The Regional Liaison will then discuss their Region’s comments with the Society Liaison prior to the final date for comments.

64. CREDENTIALING & CERTIFICATION

65. Certified in Plumbing Design (CPD)
Currently 1,144 CPDs (excludes 2019 CPD Exam candidates)
2019 Exam
196 registered, 21% growth over 2018
New exam administrator
Continues to be an open-book exam
Large influx of new items (questions); will see completely new versions of the exam going forward
2020 Exam
March 30 – April 3, 2020

66. Society CPD Review Classes
1.5 day class that includes mock test
Two classes hosted in 2019
Irvine, CA (held at tk1sc) and Pittsburgh, PA (held at CannonDesign)
Expect Society-hosted classes again in 2020

67. Certified Plumbing Design Technician (CPDT)
Currently 87 CPDTs
17 CPDTs passed 2019 CPD exam
2019 Exam
Exam dates are September 16 – 20, 2019
Registration opens June 3, 2019
Registration closes September 5, 2019
New items (questions) for the 2019 exam

68. Green Plumbing Design (GPD)
143 current GPD certificate holders
Next GPD workshop being held at CannonDesign just prior to the 2019 Tech Symposium
Expect a refresher course within six to nine months

69. ASPE MARKETING

70. Marketing Update
Plumbing Engineer Case Study The “Beyond the Toilet” case study explains how the plumbing engineer is a critical piece of the design/build team. You can download it at bit.ly/2AuHD1w. Plumbing Engineer Infographic The “What Is a Plumbing Engineer?” infographic is a companion piece to the case study, and you can download it at bit.ly/2N3RTiE. New ASPE Infographic “Who Is ASPE?” will include stats on ASPE members in a graphically pleasing format.

71. Marketing Update
CPD and CPDT Infographics We worked with the Certification Department to develop two infographics on the CPD and CPDT programs, which also were turned into popup banners to be used at tradeshows ASPE Convention & Expo: ASPE Live ASPE partnered with CNTV on “ASPE Live,” a series of videos produced both before and during the event in Atlanta that included on-site interviews with attendees and exhibitors. You can find the videos at aspelive.jwpapp.com. Portions of the videos will be used in future marketing for ASPE and the Convention & Expo.

72. Marketing Update
2019 ASPE Tech Symposium Marketing materials were sent to Chapter Officers and will be updated and distributed as needed. The website is aspe.org/2019Tech. ASPE Pipeline As part of the ASPE.org redesign, we also are developing a dedicated website for ASPE Pipeline. It will include the same (and more!) information you have received in the biweekly , but in an easy- to-navigate blog format. A condensed version of the ASPE Pipeline e- newsletter will still be delivered on the biweekly schedule.

73. Marketing Update Get to Know
We have created a one-page profile for each ASPE Board member and have put them on our website at aspe.org/board-directors.
Social Media
Get daily updates and news at:
linkedin.com/company/american-society-of-plumbing- engineers
facebook.com/AmericanSocietyofPlumbingEngineers
twitter.com/ASPEorg
instagram.com/aspe.org

74. Marketing Update ASPE.org
The production of our new website is on schedule. What’s been accomplished so far follows:
Overall design approved, which is cleaner, easier to navigate, and user friendly
Content migration from current site to new site nearing completion
Setup of our eCommerce pages is in motion
Development of the ASPE Pipeline site has begun
Coordinating the communication between our new website and Higher Logic (ASPE Connect provider)

75. Marketing Update
Chapter Websites A house-cleaning type of document is being created that will give the Chapters a checklist of things they need to look over on their website to make sure information and links are current and up to date. Chapter Flyers For help with designing Chapter event flyers, contact

76. ASPE PUBLICATIONS

77. Publications Update
Book of the Month: This new member benefit program allows ASPE members to purchase one ASPE publication at a significant discount each month. Notification of the current Book of the Month is sent via eblast and social media.
Engineers Week Discount: During the 2019 Engineers Week, we offered a special 20% discount to ASPE members for anything in the bookstore.
Engineered Plumbing Design II: Southwestern Ohio Chapter member David Dexter is spearheading a project to revise this book in the next year.
New White Paper: ASPE published a white paper by Portland Chapter member John Lansing titled “Maintaining Domestic Hot Water Return Temperatures Above the Growth Range of Legionella.”

78. Publications Update
Plumbing Engineering Design Handbook, Volume 2: This was updated in 2018 and distributed to ASPE members in good standing earlier this year. We received extraordinary volunteer participation from members and thank all of those who provided input.
Plumbing Engineering Design Handbook, Volume 3: This volume is being revised this year and is currently in editing/layout. We once again received extraordinary volunteer participation from members and thank all of those who provided input.
ASPE/ANSI 45 (2018): Siphonic Roof Drainage: The second edition of this standard was approved as an American National Standard and is now available for purchase.
ARCSA/ASPE 63: Rainwater Catchment Systems: Working Group 63 is currently revising this standard.

80. 2019 Tech Symposium Highlights
Event location is Wyndham Grand Pittsburgh Downtown
Hotel rate: $150
Pre-Symposium Events: Green Plumbing Design Workshop and AYP Leadership Academy
Welcome Party to be held on Friday on the Empress River Boat
NEW! Women of ASPE and ASPE Young Professionals to host a joint meeting open to all attendees

81. Key Reminders Housing closes on October 28
Accelerated registration fee structure will be used
Early registration fee ends June 30
Standard registration fee ends August 31
Deadline to register for pre-Symposium events is October 4

82. Beware of Hotel Scams
Third party ”pirate” companies are soliciting members and exhibitors to solicit reservations at unauthorized hotels.
Primary objective of this solicitation is to collect credit card information.
The Wyndham will never call or to solicit room reservations.
To access ASPE’s room block, visit
It has been brought to our attention that some members and exhibitors have been targeted by third party companies attempting to solicit reservations at unauthorized hotels. These third-party “pirate” companies create websites, make phone calls and solicitations offering special discounted hotel rooms that do not exist. They use web domain names and addresses that look similar to the official versions for the event and the primary objective of this solicitation is to obtain your credit card information.
ASPE is the official housing provider for the 2019 Tech Symposium and has worked with the Wyndham Grand Pittsburgh Hotel to establish a room block for symposium attendees and exhibitors. Improper solicitation of hotel reservations from any company or housing provider other than ASPE is not approved. In the event you are contacted, please proceed with caution and report any unauthorized solicitation to ASPE.

83. FUTURE EVENTS

84. 2020 Convention & Expo September 12-16 | New Orleans, LA
Program/Event
Information/Deadline
ASPE Society Board of Directors
Board packet will be available December 2, 2019
Submit Board candidate packet to Society by April 30, 2020
Candidates presented to membership by July 15, 2020
Convention & Expo Registration
Opens March 2020
Proposed Bylaw Amendments
Due to Society by May 15, 2020
Proposed changes submitted to membership by July 29, 2020
Joint Region Meeting
Changes to Chapter Operations Manual due to Society by June 12, 2020
Changes received will be submitted to Chapters by July 10, 2020
ASPE Business Meeting
Delegate packet released to chapter officers by July 15, 2020
Delegate forms are due to Society by July 31, 2020
Delegate webpage goes live on August 24, 2020
The 2020 Convention & Expo will be held earlier compared to past events. As a result of the event being held the second week of September, many deadlines related to the event will need to be established earlier in the year (2020). To insure officers and staff are aware of these deadlines, it is important to start reminding everyone early and often has possible.

85. Tech Symposiums & Convention/Expo
2021 Tech Symposium: September 21-26, 2021 | San Diego, CA 2022 Convention & Expo: September 16-21, 2022 | Indianapolis, IN 2023 Tech Symposium: September 26-October 2, 2023 | Bellevue, WA

86. AFFILIATE SPONSORS

87. ASPE Affiliate Programs
Sponsor Program
Continues to be an integral part of our Affiliate Program
Increased benefits to the Sponsors for 2018, well received
Continued effort to bring value to the Affiliates to support ASPE
ASPE Pipeline
New webpage format will be introduced late 2019
Will allow for additional advertising opportunities
2019 ASPE Tech Symposium
Sponsorships coming in and going well
Anticipate a sold-out Product Show
Affiliate Sponsor Program: Still vital to the Society for a financial standpoint
Pipeline: Format will change for Many additional advertising opportunities on the main page as well as internal pages will be available. Cost still TBD
Technical Symposium – Affiliates continue to see value in sponsoring. We must continue to support these events so the affiliates can continue to support them financially.

88. Thank You!