OAHI Education Conference

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OAHI Conference Update

Dear Members:

We are pleased to announce that the early bird date has been extended to Feburary 20, 2009. This is the final cut off date to receive registration forms, otherwise you will have to register at the door and there are no exceptions. Please send in your registration forms as to not miss out on the great education, fun and educational tours. Don’t forget the first 75 full conference paying members to sign up will be entered into a draw for a chance to win a Garmin Nuvi GPS Navigator:

Click on the link for the Registration Form
A Speaker Schedule so you can plan your event ahead of time. Click on the link SpeakerSeminarSchedule.pdf
A negotiated rate for OAHI Conference attendees to take in a show and dinner at Stage West Saturday March 7, 2009. The show is funny and the food is world class (all you can eat buffet). Click on the link StageWestInfoforShow.pdf
More Information on the must see Technical Tour and Practice TIPR Home Inspection. Click on the link TechnicalTour&HomeInspection.pdf
Exhibitors - A variety of exhibitors displaying Report Writing Systems, Tools and Equipment, Insurance Products, Environmental Products, Basement Remediation and Marketing Material.
Garmin GPS Spec Sheet. Click on the link GarminNuvi260WGPS.pdf

If you have any questions regarding the OAHI Education Conference please feel free to email me at g.battaglini@oahi.com.

Please watch for the Education Conference website which will be up and running very soon.

We look forward to seeing you at this educational event which is sure to meet your every expectation. You will not be disappointed!!!

Regards,
Guy Battaglini
Brad Durant
Nitin Mehta
Phil Robinson
Laurie Jamieson

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Just a reminder,,, 2 days to go. See you there

[Claude Lawrenson]

Any indication how the pre-registration numbers are looking? I have heard "rumours" they are lower than expected. Than again - that is just that rumours through the grape vine or is that web chats.

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2009 OAHI Education Conference Speaker Schedule

Times Friday March 6
8:15 a.m. Registration for Archetype Sustainable Home - Morning Tour
9:00 a.m. Bus leaves for tour - tour begins at 10:00 a.m. returning 1:00 p.m.
11:00 a.m. Registration for Archetype Sustainable Home - Afternoon Tour
11:45 a.m. Bus leaves for tour - tour begins at 12:30 p.m. returns 3:15 p.m.
11:00 a.m. Registration for the Conference
11:00 a.m. Registration for the Home Inspection Practice TIPR
12:00 p.m. Bus leaves for the Home Inspection - tour returns by 5:00 p.m. for de-brief session back at the Hotel
6:00 - 8:00 p.m. Exhibitor Reception - Algonquin Ballroom

Times Saturday March 7
7:00- 8:30 a.m

Registration / Breakfast
Session 1 - Seneca/Shawnee Room Session 2 - Apache/Cree Room
8:30-10:00 a.m. Hydronic Heating Systems
Robin Parnell, Robin's Heating E&O Insurance - Understanding your coverage
Kim Smith, Hub International
10:00-10:30 a.m.

Coffee
10:30-12:00 p.m. Commercial Inspections - Increase your business revenue
Gerard Gransaull, Carson Dunlop Weldon GreenSaver - Diversify Your Inspections
Ray Barrick, GreenSaver
12:00-2:00 p.m.

Gala Lunch - Theatre Gala Lunch - Theatre
2:00-3:30 p.m. Legal Case Studies
Pierre Champagne, Heenan Blaikie Energy Star Homes - How are they rated
Michelle Cote
3:30-4:00 p.m.

Coffee
4:00-5:30 p.m. Radon Testing - Part of your Business
Michael Hoffbauer, Lex Scientific Marketing in Tough Times
Sharon Purtill, Canspec Publishing



Times Sunday, March 8
7:30 - 8:30 a.m.

Registration / Breakfast
Session 1- Seneca/Shawnee Room Session 2 - Apache/Cree Room
8:30 - 10:00 a.m. Environmental Health
Rick Esselment, ESSE Environmental TIPR Preparation
Terry Carson RHI, Guardian Home Inspection
10:00 - 10:30 a.m.

Coffee
10:30 - 12:00 p.m. Electrical Inspections
Al Lis, Electrical Safety Authority PDI Gone Bad / Meth Labs
Alden Gibson RHI, Inspections by Gibson
12:00 - 1:00 p.m.

Lunch
1:00 - 2:30 p.m. Combo Furnace Systems
John Harris RHI, DSG Home Inspections Septic Systems Inspections
Rick Esselment, ESSE Environmental
2:30 - 3:00 p.m.

Coffee
3:00 - 4:30 p.m. Fire Code for the Home Inspector
Paul Schuster, "The Fire Guy" Helical Pile Foundations
Richard Turpin P. Eng, MBA Techno Metal Post

[dcook1]

Originally Posted by clawrenson

Any indication how the pre-registration numbers are looking? I have heard "rumours" they are lower than expected. Than again - that is just that rumours through the grape vine or is that web chats.

Claude,
I do not have the latest figures, but last week we were on target. Friday is early cut off and will know Monday night at our meeting.

Knowledge is power.

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Just got back from meeting for this. Having a glass of wine and will go to bed in a minute.
A couple of exhibitors have done things to support this conference and new ones we did not expect have jumped on board. Looking forward to a great conference.
Everyone is welcome.

Knowledge is power.

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Just got back from final meeting before Friday. This will be good, for this year. Already the plans are starting for next year.