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[James H. Bushart]

Originally Posted by tallen

You are confused????

Yes.

[Ted Allen]

Originally Posted by jbushart

Yes.

Sorry about that James, it must be the new laws in MO. addeling your brain.

[James H. Bushart]

Originally Posted by tallen

Sorry about that James, it must be the new laws in MO. addeling your brain.

Nope. No new laws.

[John Bowman]

Originally Posted by jbushart

Nick? Can you help me, here? I am confused.

James,

I'm with you on this. I'm also totally confused.

With one hand we banish those that speak ill of NACHI or don't have perceived equal representation on a web site. But then, with the other hand, we invite others that speak ill of NACHI as keynote speakers at our upcoming NACHI convention.

[Keith Swift, PhD.]

With John and James confused, apostles both, and what with Todd having endeared himself to me for having once said, "Swift really knows his sh*t," or words to that effect, I have nothing to add except that I too am confused.

[Michael Larson]

Perhaps the 10,000 membership cap is a good idea until some of the "bugs" real and imagined get worked out.

Just the humble opinion of someone who has been part of NACHI for not quite a year. It's been a great ride.

[Jae Williams]

Originally Posted by tallen

If all you say is true than my banning was BS.

Here you go.
Originally Posted by gromicko
Todd, Joe Farsetta has issued this clarification recently:

Conditions of Membership:

The NACHI COE states that it is the duty of each member to help promote the organization. To that end, a condition of membership in the organization is for any member that has a web site, brochure, or other marketing literature to include NACHI and/or "The National Association of Certified Home Inspectors" (in word, link, and/or text). Should another home inspection association be listed or referred to, it shall be positioned and sized in a manner equal to, or less prominent than that of NACHI. Should any member be found in violation of this rule, membership revocation can occur at any time, and without notice or recourse.


Well, James, what say you?

The National Association of Certified Home Inspectors (NACHI) promotes a high standard of professionalism, business ethics and inspection procedures. NACHI members subscribe to the following Code of Ethics in the course of their business.

1. Duty to the Public
   1. The NACHI member shall abide by the Code of Ethics and substantially follow the NACHI Standards of Practice.
   2. The NACHI member shall not engage in any practices that could be damaging to the public or bring discredit to the home inspection industry.
   3. The NACHI member shall be fair, honest, impartial, and act in good faith in dealing with the public.
   4. The NACHI member shall not discriminate in any business activities on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, familial status, sexual orientation, or handicap and shall comply with all federal, state and local laws concerning discrimination.
   5. The NACHI member shall be truthful regarding his/her services & qualifications.
   6. The NACHI member shall have no undisclosed conflict of interest with the client, nor shall the NACHI member accept or offer any undisclosed commissions, rebates, profits or other benefit, nor shall the NACHI member accept or offer any disclosed or undisclosed commissions, rebates, profits or other benefit from from real estate agents, brokers or any third parties having financial interest in the sale of the property nor shall the NACHI member offer or provide any disclosed or undisclosed financial compensation directly or indirectly to any real estate agent, real estate broker or real estate company for referrals or for inclusion on lists of preferred and/or affiliated inspectors or inspection companies.
   7. The NACHI member shall not communicate any information about an inspection to anyone except the client without the prior written consent of the client, except where it may affect the safety of others or violates a law or statute.
   8. The NACHI member shall always act in the interest of the client, unless doing so violates a law, statute or this Code of Ethics.
   9. The NACHI member shall use a written contract that specifies the services to be performed, limitations of services and fees.
   10. The NACHI member shall comply with all government rules and licensing requirements of the jurisdiction where he/she conducts business.
   11. The NACHI member shall not perform or offer to perform, for an additional fee, any repairs or associated services to structure on which the member or member's company has prepared a home inspection report, for a period of 12 months. This provision shall not include services to components and/or systems which are not included in the NACHI standards of practice.
2. Duty to Continue Education
   1. The NACHI member shall comply with NACHI's current Continuing Education Requirements.
   2. The NACHI member shall pass the NACHI's Online Inspector Exam once every calendar year.
3. Duty to the Profession and NACHI
   1. The NACHI member shall strive to improve the Home Inspection Industry by sharing his/her lessons and/or experiences for the benefit of all. This does not preclude the member from copyrighting or marketing his/her expertise to other Inspectors or the public in any manner permitted by law.
   2. The NACHI member shall assist the NACHI leadership in disseminating and publicizing the benefits of NACHI membership.
   3. The NACHI member shall not engage in any act or practice that could be deemed damaging, seditious or destructive to NACHI, fellow NACHI members, NACHI employees, leadership or directors. Member(s) accused of acting or deemed in violation of such rules shall be reviewed by the Ethics committee for possible sanctions and/or expulsion from NACHI.
   4. The NACHI member shall abide by NACHI's current membership requirements.
   5. The NACHI member shall abide by NACHI's current message board rules.

Members of other associations are welcome to join NACHI but a requirement of membership is that NACHI must be given equal prominence in your marketing (brochures and websites) as other associations you belong to.


Now I'm confused...

[James H. Bushart]

Jae,

That is what I was referring to, as well. I am not certain as to the message Todd quoted from Nick. He will have to explain it. I am not familiar with that interpretation.

[Ted Allen]

Well folks I really do not know either, but my point was that I was not banned due to my lack of a NACHI link on my web site as was posted by Nick.

I found three links a couple of days later while updating my site and there is still one that points to NACHI.

Please do not get me wrong as I am sure I deserved it ( banning) for one reason or another and I have no problem with that. It's all good.

[Jae Williams]

And feel free to pop in once in while, (take a seat in the back ) and help us out now 'n' then--OK??

You've been a real asset to this little group and I, for one, have gained from your knowledge.

[Ted Allen]

Originally Posted by jwilliams4

And feel free to pop in once in while, (take a seat in the back ) and help us out now 'n' then--OK??

You've been a real asset to this little group and I, for one, have gained from your knowledge.

Thank you Jae.

I really love the NACHI folks and have always tried to help even when it was deffending "us" against what I saw as a threat to what my version of NACHI was supposed to be.

In my version of NACHI everyone helped everyone and when someone finds something that does not look or smell right they should mention it, and if it was really bad in a members oppinion fight for what they think is right. How times have changed.

I will also say that this is still the place to be if you are a newer HI and have questions there is always someone to help you out 24/7 as NACHI members never sleep.

To be quite honest I have nothing against what the ESOP is trying to do, as that is there right, but I do think that folks who dissagree with them should speak up and fight them till the end.

The current ESOP might possibly take this Org. down as there policies and there actions are unbelievable.


JMO

[James H. Bushart]

Todd,

If it's any comfort to you, I still think you're a dweeb. Whatever the reason Nick gave you the boot, I'm sure you had it coming.

[Ted Allen]

Originally Posted by jbushart

Todd,

If it's any comfort to you, I still think you're a dweeb. Whatever the reason Nick gave you the boot, I'm sure you had it coming.

Did you read my post?

Please do not get me wrong as I am sure I deserved it ( banning) for one reason or another and I have no problem with that. It's all good.

Dweeb? how funny, do you include that with malcontents and homosexuals?

James you need to lighten up a bit and let NACHI be NACHI as was intended.


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[Ted Allen]

I have a sneeking feeling that Nick is going to shut the current ESOP down after the next convention.

[James H. Bushart]

Originally Posted by tallen

I have a sneeking feeling that Nick is going to shut the current ESOP down after the next convention.

Another hot tip from the dan harris/todd allen "We Used To Be Members, But Now We Ain't and We Like It" club.