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InspectionWorld® 2016

InspectionWorld® 2016: San Diego By Public Communications Inc.

Celebrating 40 Years of Trust at InspectionWorld® 2016

IW attendees enjoyed valuable educational sessions, interesting exhibitors and meeting other ASHI members in sunny San Diego

IW San Diego was a slam dunk. Read on to find out why we mean that literally. Attendees were immersed in a meeting full of education, mingling and exchanging ideas. The Annual Meeting Luncheon kicked off ASHI’s 40th anniversary celebration. A truly historical moment occurred at the luncheon when Ron Passaro, ACI, the first member of ASHI, swore in 2016 ASHI president Randy Sipe. New board members were also sworn in and 2015 awards were presented to exemplary ASHI leaders, members and staff. The award recipients are listed on pages 10-11.

After the luncheon, the Expo Hall ribbon was cut and the exhibit floor was opened featur-ing a record-breaking number of exhibitors. On the first day we also welcomed new members and first-time IW attendees at our Welcome to ASHI Event and The ASHI School held a class reunion.

InspectionWorld® offered 45 educational sessions this year in five different specialty focuses. Attendees chose between “Inspect-ing Essentials,” “Advanced Learning,” “Environmental Issues,” “Specialty/Diversifi-cation” and “Business Management.”

Other educational opportunities included pre- and post-conference courses, lunch ’N learns and special events. In short, there were plenty of formal and informal opportunities to learn from knowledgeable experts in discussions and classes.

The IW Event App connected attendees with peers and exhibitors and kept everyone up-to-date on the latest IW news, schedules and details on conference events and education (and more!).

More than 1143 attendees enjoyed the conference at the Town and Country Resort & Convention Center. Several lively events provided attendees the chance to mingle, meet other ASHI members and talk all things home inspection. The Opening Night Recep-tion in the Expo Hall offered the chance for fun networking, The real fun began the next night at the InspectPac Reception. When we referred to the slamdunk in the opening paragraph we really meant the dunk tank fundraiser. Kudos to the “volunteers” who

really got “immersed” in InspectionWorld.® The President’s Gala Reception and Dinner/Dance featured a live band, great food and a chance for attendees to dance the night away.

Many spouses (and attendees, too) enjoyed the organized tours of San Diego. Day trips included a San Diego Bay tour cruise, a trolley tour, a tour of Balboa Park and more.

InspectionWorld® 2016 proved to be a successful conference packed with educa-tional opportunities and the fun of getting to meet other ASHI inspectors. We hope everyone enjoyed their time in sunny San Diego and thank you to all of our attendees, exhibitors and sponsors.

For those of you who weren’t there, start planning now to join us in Las Vegas for InspectionWorld® 2017 at Bally’s Hotel, January 22-25, 2017.

A link to free IW photos is included in an InspectionWorld® Recap article found on the homepage of the ASHI website. +

CALL FOR PRESENTATIONS FOR IW LAS VEGAS 2017 InspectionWorld® Las Vegas, January 22-25, 2017, will provide a forum for attendees to learn the profession's best practices and to expand their knowledge, improve their professional skills and explore emerging issues relevant to the profession.

ASHI invites those interested in presenting at InspectionWorld Las Vegas to submit a proposal for review by the IW Education Committee.

To request a Call for Presentation form contact:

Michele George Director of Education and Events micheleg@ashi.org 847-954-3188

Complete the form electronically and submit it with materials by email. The deadline for submissions is Tuesday, March 15. Contact Michele George with any questions.

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CONGRATULATIONS TO ALL OF OUR RAFFLE WINNERS! IW Las Vegas 2017 Package:Barbara Stecher

iPad Mini: Barbara Freeman

$200 Gift Cards: Marlon Page Paul Misener Scott Swickard

$500 Grand Prize: Robert Mayberry

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2015 Winner: Jim Funkhouserof the NOVA ASHI Chapter

John Cox served on a national committee, taught week-long seminars and routinely inspected homes, although numerous operations on his legs due to diabetes meant using crutches and a wheelchair to do so. Nevertheless, it was dedication and service to two ASHI chapters that earned the greatest respect from his peers.

2015 ASHI Award Winners

John Cox Award

Jim Funkhouser (R) receives his John Cox Award from John Wessling 2015 alternate

Speaker of the CoR.

2015 Winner: Jim Katen ASHI members take pride in receiving the award created in the memory of the man who led the society in its early years as Executive Director. Described as a vi-sionary who maintained the organization’s focus on valid standards, combined with strict conscientious business practices, Philip C. Monahon

set the bar high for the leaders who have followed.

In addition to recognizing an outstanding member every year, ASHI donates $500 to the Newton-Wellesley Hospital, Newton, Mass., in the name of deceasedmember Philip C. Monahon.

Philip C. Monahon Award

2015 Gold Achievement Award: Mike, Director of IT and Internet Communications, was given this award by ASHI Executive Director, Frank Lesh.

Jim Katen receives the 2015 Monahon Award from the 2014 winner,

Skip Walker