What is the fair thing to do for the next several Commercial Inspection courses?

[Peter C. Russell]

Originally Posted by gromicko

NH has to be at the top of the list because of the NACHI Bill which licenses commercial inspectors we have in NH. But other than NH, how do we pick them? Maybe by making a poll so members can declare their interest and then hit the high-interest cities first?

Nick, I think NH is a natural place to start, as you know I have taken ITA's commercial training and I believe we are on the right track as far as licencing inspectors for residential and commercial.
Anything I can do to help facilitate this please let me know.

[jwortham1]

There's an ITA Learning center in the suburbs of Chicago.

Centrally located. Easy to fly to. Big local Chapter. I would think it's a natural.

[ldapkus]

Ditto

[phinsperger]

The point is moot because Nick allready knew what he was going to to do before he ever started this thread just because....well.... that's Nick.

[dbucknavich]

Nick,
If you could give us an idea of which cities you're leaning toward, that would be great. I just booked a flight and hotel in Denver for the Feb meeting. If I know you're coming to Phoenix, I could give my spot there to someone else. If Phoenix is out of the question, please let us know.

As far as a fair way, I would start by states with most members. If you want to start a poll, start one now.

[jmichalski]

I thought that NACHI TV was "in production for weeks" on a NACHI commercial course featuring Jerry B.

What happened to that (which was supposed to replace the "hands-on Free commercial training center")?

http://www.nachi.org/forum/showthrea...ommercial+free

[wforsyth]

Originally Posted by whandley

Any chance Southern California could benefit from any of the NACHI programs. I know we've only got 23 million people living below the grape vine and represent the 3rd largest state wide membership, but I thought I'd mention it anyway. Los Angeles should be a consideration. It's a 1 hour drive from OC, the Valley and Valencia, 1.5 hours from Ventura and the Inland Empire, two hours from San Diego, Bakersfield and the high desert. Los Angeles would provide daily driving access to maybe 300-400 members and LAX for air access to the balance of the West Coast membership. Cost might be something like you offered Colorado.

There are some excellent RT prices from Seattle to LAX right now. I'd do it.

[Frank M. Carrio, CMI]

Originally Posted by wforsyth

There are some excellent RT prices from Seattle to LAX right now. I'd do it.

This school is headquartered in California, and as stated you have a large membership on the West Coast.

If I was a betting man, I would bet that you will soon have a Commercial Course in your area.

[David P. Valley]

It's pretty obvious where this ITA course must be held...

Look at the membership numbers.

http://www.nachi.org/nachi-stats.htm

[Frank M. Carrio, CMI]

Originally Posted by dvalley

It's pretty obvious where this ITA course must be held...

Look at the membership numbers.

http://www.nachi.org/nachi-stats.htm

HI David!

According to Nick ....New Hampshire has 93 registered members and has a population of 1.3 million people.

According to this information he concluded that our Chapter had more members per capita than any other state.

That means that our little ol state is #1 in the Nation!

We are "Pro Active" and mean to stay that way. We have introduced Commercial Licensing into our bill and pushed for Commercial Certification for ALL of our members.

I am happy to say that with the introduction of the Commercial Course
our persistence and goals have had a positive effect on our association as a whole.

Kudos to Nick, for doing this for our entire membership. I look forward to the day when each and every NACHI member is Commercially Certified.

[wforsyth]

All you have to do is use that map and take the top 20 or so states with the highest NACHI membership. They're spread out pretty well across the country and with some tweaking should balance out easily.

Florida1,465
Pennsylvania672
New York633
California571
Georgia485
Ohio406Texas383
Illinois349
Washington299
Michigan293
Tennessee252
Colorado252
Virginia213
Maryland204
Arizona189
Missouri187
Indiana170
South Carolina165
North Carolina139
Minnesota127
New Jersey127
Wisconsin103

[Larry D. Kage]

Originally Posted by wforsyth

All you have to do is use that map and take the top 20 or so states with the highest NACHI membership. They're spread out pretty well across the country and with some tweaking should balance out easily.

Florida1,465
Pennsylvania672
New York633
California571
Georgia485
Ohio406Texas383
Illinois349
Washington299
Michigan293
Tennessee252
Colorado252
Virginia213
Maryland204
Arizona189
Missouri187
Indiana170
South Carolina165
North Carolina139
Minnesota127
New Jersey127
Wisconsin103

I'm thinking if there is a way to find out what area has the most members, that show an interest/commitment to taking the class, and go with those areas first.

...just a thought

[wforsyth]

I think the odds would be higher to have more people interested in the more densely populated areas, but that's just my opinion.

[Greg Veal]

Nick,

Don't forget the Atlanta market, both new and renovation.
Georgia commercial growth is still incredible. What were seeing throughout the state, is renovation of existing commercial properties in smaller and more rural areas. Developments are popping up all over N-S-E-W. A huge need.

We were lucky to get Gerry Beaumont (Norm w/Porter Valley sponsored) back in the fall and would love to get him and others back to Atlanta to expand our knowledge. We probably had 50+ people that day, coming from all around Ga., and Ala.,Tenn.,SC. and they all left energized, wanting for more. Talk to Earl Beahm - Pres. of our Atlanta Chap., he'll tell you.

[ddinwoodie]

I think that one of the courses should be held at ITA's Tampa,FL facility. For Florida, Tampa is very centrally located and their training facility happens to be about 20 miles from my house.

In all seriousness...I'd travel for this, but Florida should get at least 1 probably 2 of these...to be fair .