Opening Volley

[Nick Gromicko]

Sometimes something hits a nerve (and so our replies are stronger), sometimes the reply typed reads harsher than it would sound spoken (Anyone who knows me knows I have this problem), and sometimes we're guilty of PUI (posting under the influence).... and then sometimes all 3 are true in the same post.

[William J. Decker]

Originally Posted by dharris

Ahhh. Need to study up on the leading HI org in the counry.
If you do a little research you will find that ASHI members in your own backyard, and in Fla. had this, or a simular program, long before nachi was born..

No arguement.

But they did nothing with it.

Just like Democrats.

They will come up with good ideas, tout their brilliance, then not follow through.

Don't worry, Dan. You can count on NACHI to follow through.

[William J. Decker]

Originally Posted by bwiley

Cool. Oil prices should go down soon then!

Same with Canada. The U.S. gets much more oil from Canada than from Iraq.

Check it out for yourself.

[William J. Decker]

Originally Posted by jfarsetta

Still a Dick.

Joe, this is beneath you, and reflects badly on NACHI.

[James H. Bushart]

Yes, Joe.

W-ll has spoken.

[Michael Larson]

Originally Posted by wdecker

Joe, this is beneath you, and reflects badly on NACHI.

Will he is just calling like it is.

[Ted Allen]

Still the same team fighting for all that is wrong within the HI industry. After a short read through this thread it is obvious that nothing has changed in NACHI land. I see the same folks fighting against what seems to me to be the obvious off shoots of NACHI while still holding true to the NACHI name, being shot down by those that are full of themselves and care not for there HI counterparts outside of there own ****ed up version of reality.


Just thought I would say hello.

TA

[Brian E. Kelly]

Howdy Todd

[Ted Allen]

Originally Posted by bkelly2

Howdy Todd

Hey Brian how ya been? i have seen some serious troubles in my part of the State. Some folks have all the limited biz while others suffer throught he hard times. I hope all is well with you and yours.

Take care,

Todd

[Ted Allen]

Hey BK, just took the test and it seems to be evolving only got a 90.. This is due I am sure to Mr. Boumonts (sp) efforts in that area... He was always one of the good guys.

Anyways, I need to go as I am going fishing in the Colarado for the early evening. I may stop back by to look thru some of the other threads.

Peace,

TA

[Brad Deal]

I have read with interest the various posts regarding CalNachi. Everybody has missed the point. While a national organization it an important tool for representation on a national level, it may not provide specialized representation on a state by state basis. Every state, even the "51st state," has specific requirements that a national organization may find difficult to meet. Here is California, the most litigious state in the Union, we have very specific legal requirements that many local people feel need to be addressed by the standards of practice. It is unreasonable to expect one national standard of practice to address every requirement for every State.

As goes California, so goes the nation, perhaps the formation of CalNachi is precursor on what is to follow in InterNachi. The same folks who run InterNachi were instrumental in starting CalNachi. I basically see CalNachi as a subsidiary of InterNachi, the legal description not withstanding.

There is a real need in California for leadership that understands the needs of the individual inspector, and by extension, an inspection association. I was a loyal member of CREIA for many years but over time it became clear that it is a very selfish organization. CREIA has weak leadership and does not understand that while education is important, it is not the only important thing. Finally, I was driven away by poorly thought out policies and conflicting leadership. Ultimately, a trade organization must look to the profit of it's members as that is how we feed our families.

As an orgainzation it is important to acknowledge the importance of every member's voice, not just the vocal few. Just because a person is loud it does not make him right. Many times the loud voices drown out the voices of reasonable men with good ideas; And reasonable men will not allow their selves to be treated poorly for very long. Good leadership should include every voice, not just the loud voices, and make sure everybody is given due consideration.

CalNachi offers an opportunity to create an organization that can address these needs. IT is hard to start such an enterprise, hopefully it will be a success and a template for future state specific organizations.

Brad Deal
Chairman, Standards of Practice Committee, CalNachi
20/20 Home Inspections
www.HomeInspect2020.com

[Brad Deal]

I am a member of InterNachi.

Brad Deal
20/20 Home Inspections

[Jeffrey R. Pope]

Good post Brad. Contact fastreply@nachi.org to correct your status, and list you as a member.

[Nick Gromicko]

Good post Brad.