Florida's new NACHI state chapter President.

[Nick Gromicko]

http://www.nachi.org/hgfl2006.htm

[gbeaumont]

Hi to all,

Congratulations to Harvey, he has done a great job with the South East FL chapter, it will be good to see those programs go state wide through all the other (9 at last count) chapters.

I look forward to working with Harvey and the chapter presidents on educational issues to benefit all Florida members.

Regards

Gerry

[Russell Spriggs]

Meeting Harvey in person, and interacting with him for several days in the Swamp State was a genuine pleasure; he is a true gentleman, and his dedication to the organization and inspectors is very obvious.

Congrats, Harvey!

Russ

[Richard L. Bennett]

I assume that all our questions will be answered in good time as to membership in the state chapter or will the chapter have no members?

Can we be a member of the state and not a member of a local chapter?

Can we be members of more that one chapter

How will we be able to change chapter membership or will it be by area?

Will there be regular state chapter meetings and where will they be??

What duties and responsibilities are associated with this office?

Is there a budget for travel, cell phones etc.

Will this be under written by national? (I would think since it is our state it should be under written by our state)

Will the state chapter have any control over local chapters?

Will HG remain president of his local chapter or will he be required to step down? (Dual membership sort of gives his chapter a lead in team building)

And the list goes on

As a member of NACHI of Florida with a large vested interest in this state and the very different ideas about Florida HI legislation that many members have voiced, I would like to know where HG stands on some of these key issues and if as an association will the voice of the members be heard by vote or appointment? (Trust me if it is by appointment our legislators will be informed asap)

Will we see the subject of NACHI State proctored exams come to the table again or is this issue behind us? (when was it an issue?? and how was it resolved?)

While HG and some other NACHI members are not always on the same page, (be it NACHI, religion or politics etc) I for one wish him the best and will pledge my support to his success.

Remember the sunshine laws of Florida

My personal hope is that the day will come where we will see all chapter presidents elected and state presidents elected by all members in the state. Perhaps we will even live to the day to see state conventions and an expense account for officers as well as officers liability insurance and bonding for treasures.

It is time to run with the big dogs - and Florida will lead the way

Boy I sure did not want to sign this one -- I can hear the phone ring off the hook for the next week

Real simple - I am sure these questions have been thought out and answered before HG was approached for this position. I know that if it were me I would not have accepted it unless I had a clear mandate with not only the responsibility but also the authority

Good luck HG -- Hope you have the time to take away from your HI business and personal life to do us justice. From someone who has been there I know that doing a good job is a lot different than just having a title.

rlb

[Greg Bell]

Congrats Harvey!!

Lets get started.

[Michael A. Zwerin]

Now's the time to set the example for the rest of NACHI'dom.
Florida can lead the way into the future or follow, Harvey, it looks like it's up to you!

Congratulations & Full Steam Ahead!

[gporter]

You go Harvey. Let's get started.

[Jay Schwartz]

Congrats Harvey. Can't wait to get started.

[Harvey L. Gordon]

Originally Posted by rbennett

I assume that all our questions will be answered in good time as to membership in the state chapter or will the chapter have no members?

Correct!

Can we be a member of the state and not a member of a local chapter?

No.

Can we be members of more that one chapter

Yes.

How will we be able to change chapter membership or will it be by area?

Based on AOC (Area Of Concern)

Will there be regular state chapter meetings and where will they be??

Yes! We will produce multiple 2 Day Educational Events that will travel the state.

What duties and responsibilities are associated with this office?

Hmmm…MANY! I will wait for the new Florida State Team (FST) and further the Florida State Chapter BOD and BOA to be in place before further comment.

Is there a budget for travel, cell phones etc.

Hope so!

Will this be under written by national? (I would think since it is our state it should be under written by our state)

I would expect both in the beginning.

Will the state chapter have any control over local chapters?

Yes…some, of course. But “control” is an ugly word here at NACHI…more like assisting. We seek to assist them with stuff like; venues, mailings, advertising materials, rosters, elections, etc.

Will HG remain president of his local chapter or will he be required to step down? (Dual membership sort of gives his chapter a lead in team building)

I, along with the Founding FST, BOD, and BOA, will obviously have a longer term than those in the future, as it will take some time to get the foundation fully laid for future FST, BOD, and BOA members.

As a member of NACHI of Florida with a large vested interest in this state and the very different ideas about Florida HI legislation that many members have voiced, I would like to know where HG stands on some of these key issues and if as an association will the voice of the members be heard by vote or appointment? (Trust me if it is by appointment our legislators will be informed asap)

I hope to have a voting system for the Florida Members in place soon…but as in any office, we will never satisfy everyone every time on all issues…but that is just the way the cookie crumbles. My personal positions will NOT affect my position, and that is to represent the Florida Members.

Will we see the subject of NACHI State proctored exams come to the table again or is this issue behind us? (when was it an issue?? and how was it resolved?)

This was discussed at my appointment as it relates strictly to Florida. I believe that you will see his implemented statewide very soon.

While HG and some other NACHI members are not always on the same page, (be it NACHI, religion or politics etc) I for one wish him the best and will pledge my support to his success.

I look forward to working with you…thank you!

My personal hope is that the day will come where we will see all chapter presidents elected and state presidents elected by all members in the state. Perhaps we will even live to the day to see state conventions and an expense account for officers as well as officers liability insurance and bonding for treasures.

Guess what…it’s here!!

Real simple - I am sure these questions have been thought out and answered before HG was approached for this position. I know that if it were me I would not have accepted it unless I had a clear mandate with not only the responsibility but also the authority

I agree…but with any new thing will come some growing pains…I look forward to what the “Florida TEAM” will do…after all, it will be them that will carry most the wait…I maintain the course. My job is the easiest.

Good luck HG -- Hope you have the time to take away from your HI business and personal life to do us justice. From someone who has been there I know that doing a good job is a lot different than just having a title.

Thanks “rlb”…again, I look forward to working with you and many others.

[Harvey L. Gordon]

Originally Posted by jschwartz1

Congrats Harvey. Can't wait to get started.

Thank you Jay...you ahve been a driving force here in Florida...one that our local membership, as well as the NAtional membership, shoul be and can be proud of!

I look forward to your possible role in the State Chapter!

[Harvey L. Gordon]

Originally Posted by gporter

You go Harvey. Let's get started.

Thank you Gary...looking forward to what ever comes!

[Harvey L. Gordon]

Originally Posted by mzwerin

Now's the time to set the example for the rest of NACHI'dom.
Florida can lead the way into the future or follow, Harvey, it looks like it's up to you!

Congratulations & Full Steam Ahead!

Mike, you and your wife have been such a blessing to us here in SE Florida...I could not imagine taking this jopurney without you.

Thak you so much!

[Harvey L. Gordon]

Originally Posted by gbeaumont

Hi to all,

Congratulations to Harvey, he has done a great job with the South East FL chapter, it will be good to see those programs go state wide through all the other (9 at last count) chapters.

I look forward to working with Harvey and the chapter presidents on educational issues to benefit all Florida members.

Regards

Gerry

Gerry...glad you think that way...I hope to add you to the Team...you in?

[Richard L. Bennett]

Harvey

Thank you for the public reply -- It is almost as good as some of the phone calls I have been getting.

One of the questions that I have been ask that I would like to post is---

Is your or the state chapter incorporated? If not are there plans to do so? Without going into all the reasons, I would think that this should be on the top of your list.

Looking forward to seeing who you name for our team. Now I have to find a chapter that I want to join that still has members that are NACHI members. -- You might want to get on some of your chapter's founding members to update their NACHI membership. Maybe it is a problem with the home office. Some seem to have expired

Have a good day

And thanks for the public reply

rlb

[Harvey L. Gordon]

Originally Posted by rbennett

Harvey

Thank you for the public reply -- It is almost as good as some of the phone calls I have been getting.

No a prob! By the way...if you are getting calls, have them place their comments on the board...after all, that is how you are getting your answers...they can get theirs as well.

One of the questions that I have been ask that I would like to post is---Is your or the state chapter incorporated? If not are there plans to do so? Without going into all the reasons, I would think that this should be on the top of your list.

Our Chapter was NOT...but is now in the process, as well as the State Chapter will be also.

You might want to get on some of your chapter's founding members to update their NACHI membership. Maybe it is a problem with the home office. Some seem to have expired

Working on the new site and it will have the UPDATED info on Members...both founding and active...and some inactive as well.