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ABPA COMMITTEE INFORMATION
At the discretion of the Board of Directors or the Executive Committee,
committees can be established to perform specific or ongoing tasks. The
committees are headed by a chairperson who is appointed by the Executive
Committee and ratified by the Board of Directors. Any member in good standing
can apply to be on a committee by filling out a committee application. The
chairman of the committee will forward the petition to the full committee for
review. The standing committees are as follows:
Application for Committee Membership
The committees function as advisors to the Board of Directors. The committees
must follow their committee charge as established by the Board of Directors. The
committee actions are subject to the approval of the Board of Directors.
An annual international conference is held each year at the end of April. The
location of the conference is chosen by the conference committee and approved by
the Board of Directors. Throughout the year, various seminars may be held in
different areas of the country by the Regions or by the local Chapters.
Within each Region, Chapters have been formed to provide a more localized
response to member needs. All Chapters must have Chapter bylaws which are
consistent with the Association bylaws, and all Chapter actions must be
consistent with National policies and guidelines.
Administrative Policy and Procedures Back to
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Chair:
Hal Haas
Hugh M. Cunningham, Inc.
13755 Benchmark Drive
Dallas, Texas 75234
Ph: 972-852-3413
Fax: 972-888-3838
E-Mail:
hhaas@hughcunningham.com
Committee Functions
Develop an outline of responsibilities for all Board members
Establish criteria for administrative policies (i.e. travel reimbursement,
election procedures, printing and/or mailing for chapters, etc.)
Outline responsibilities for the headquarters office
Establish responsibilities and duties for Administrative Director
Establish formal notification procedures to Board members
Members: Ken Kerr, Allen Wilder, Pat Robinson
Awards Committee Back to
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Chair:
Cherie DeLude
A.C.E. Companies
613 Laurel Street
Cedar Hill, Texas 75104
Ph: 972-647-8378
Fax: 469-272-0132
E-Mail: c.delude@att.net
Committee Functions
Recognize outstanding individuals, groups, and chapters representing the best in
the backflow industry
Implement an Awards Packet that will provide more details on each award and the
applicable nomination forms
Members: Ken Ashlock, John Bromfield, Shane Dillard, Ralph Yanora
Budget and Finance Committee Back to
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Chair / Treasurer:
Patti Fauver
Utah Dept of Environmental Quality
6672 South 1570 West
West Jordan, Utah 84084
(801) 536-4196
(801) 536-4211 Fax
E-mail: pfauver@utah.gov
Committee Functions
Establish a bi-annual operating budget to be updated at November Board meeting
Establish a year budget projection
Explore and recommend future funding options
Coordinate with other committees to develop funding for long range membership
benefits
Members: Shane Dillard, Leigh Fenton
By-Laws Committee Back to
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Chair:
Byron McElhinney
City of Golden
1445 10th St.
Golden, CO 80401
303-384-8178
303-384-8161 Fax
bmcelhinney@ci.golden.co.us
Committee Functions
Evaluate new chapter bylaws as needed
Evaluate and recommend changes to Association bylaws as needed
Members: Tony Ippolito, Lynn Shupe, Rich Koenig, Ken Ashlock, Leigh
Fenton & Donovan Kessinger
Certification Committee Back to
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The American Backflow Prevention Association's Certification Committee is
charged with the responsibility to evaluate training needs in the backflow
industry and develop guidelines and need-to-know criteria as appropriate.
Including, but not limited to, the responsibility for recommending and
developing policy and procedures that determine the technical aspects of the
American Backflow Prevention Association's Voluntary Backflow Prevention
Assembly Tester Certification Program.
Chair:
Henry Chang
USC FCCC & HR
Kaprielian Hall 200; MC-2531
Los Angeles, CA 90089-2531
Ph: (213) 740-2032
Fax: (213) 740-8399
E-mail: henrych@usc.edu
Committee Functions
Develop policies and procedures that determine the technical aspects of the
Backflow Prevention Assembly Tester Certification Program.
Validate written examination question bank.
Evaluate the need for additional training course criteria such as
administration, repair, surveys, etc.
Members: Michael Moss - Vice Chairman, Paul Schwartz - Secretary, Ernest Havlina
- ABPA Certification Administrator, Michael Ahlee, Mike Briesemeister, Tony
Ippolito, Les O'Brien, Ron Robertson and Mark Witt
Conference Committee Back to
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Chair:
Kenneth Ashlock
Cross Connection Environmental
2469 E. Lantana Dr
Chandler, AZ 85249
(480) 883-6910-8529
E-mail: klashlock@qwest.net
Committee Functions
Develop schedule for Annual conference location .
Develop checklists for: conference hotel arrangements, seminar speakers, budget
estimates, etc.
Develop time frame for organizing one-day seminars, Regional meetings, Annual
Conferences.
Members: Henry Chang - Audio Visual, Shane Dillard - Registration & Advertising
- Patti Fauver - Luncheon & Banquet Agenda & Financial Officer, Jim Purzycki -
Sessions & Speakers,,Paul Schwartz - Sessions & Speakers, Terry Schneider -
Silent Auction
Elections Committee Back to
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Chair:
Bill Hamrick
ATB Services, Inc.
2186 Jackson Keller Rd. #301
San Antonio, Texas 78213-2723
Ph: 210-415-0271
Fax: 210-340-4822
E-Mail: wlhamrick@peoplepc.com
External Affairs Committee Back to
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Chair:
Ron Chapman
Ford Motor Co.
10029 Park Avenue
Allen Park, Michigan 48101
(313) 390-4102
(561) 423-2676 Fax
E-mail: rjchapman@wowway.com
Work: rchapm10@ford.com
Committee Functions
Identify all other organizations involved in the backflow prevention industry.
Identify areas of common interest and goals with other organizations.
Explore possibilities of joint ventures with these organizations to further the
cause of backflow.
Members: Shane Dillard, Ken Ashlock, John Oakeson, Roy Dillard, Ken Kerr
Governmental Affairs Committee Back to
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Chair:
Open
Committee Functions:
Explore options to create better communication between EPA and ABPA.
Explore options to create better communication between the various state and
provincial governments and ABPA.
Members: Patti Fauver, Paul Schwartz
Membership Committee Back to
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Chair:
John Oakeson
Division of Drinking Water
1854 W. Guard Ct.
West Jordan, Utah 84088
Ph: 801-536-0057
Fax: 801-536-4211
E-Mail: joakeson@utah.gov
Mission:
It is the intent, responsibility, and mission of the Membership Committee of the
American Backflow Prevention Association to pursue providing the association’s
membership quality benefits (i.e., renewal procedures, membership guidelines,
quality standards for communication and reporting procedures for the membership
and the association), growing the association’s membership base; conceive,
construct, administer, and maintain the ABPA Chapters, Board of Directors,
Executive Committee, ABPA’s International Office, and those entities designated
for contact by ABPA authorities; conceive, construct, administer, and maintain
the ABPA Chapters Reporting Policy and Procedures; conceive, construct,
administer, and maintain the ABPA’s Strategic Plan in order to publicize,
inform, and keep current those affiliated associations, the public at large,
governmental agencies, etc. who have the same or similar interest in the field
of drinking water protection; fulfillment of those duties and responsibilities
that the Membership Committee may be charged with.
This will be accomplished with the dedication, perseverance, and enthusiasm of
those Membership Committee Members, its committee chair, and all that choose to
participate in order to help the Membership Committee accomplish this mission
for the American Backflow Prevention Association.
Committee Functions:
Review member renewal procedures and coordinate recommendations with Membership
Benefits Committee.
Establish communications procedures between Chapters, Board of Directors,
Headquarters Office, etc.
Establish activities reporting procedures for Chapters.
Members: Donovan Kessinger (Vice Chair), Mike Lueck, John Phillips, Ken Goergen, Robyn Miller, Tony Ippolito
Magazine Committee Back to
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Chair:
Bill Evans
British Columbia Institute of Technology
3700 Willington Avenue
Burnaby, B.C. V5G 3H2
Canada
(604) 451-6711
(604) 439-0426 Fax
E-mail: wevans@bcit.bc.ca
Committee Functions:
Establish the format and layout for the bi-monthly ABPA News magazine.
Coordinate with other committees to publish promotional materials and
literature.
Members: Shane Dillard - Editor, Kristi James - Assistant Editor, Henry Chang,
Tony Ippolito, Bruce Parrott, Wayne Wilson
Policy and Position Statement Committee
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Chair:
Ken Kerr
Kerr Marketing Agency Inc.
2947 Nationwide Parkway
Brunswick, Ohio 44212
Ph: 330-225-1420
Fax: 330-225-1828
E-Mail: kerr-marketing@att.net
Committee Functions:
Develop policy statements on issues of principle.
Develop position statements on issues of opinion.
Evaluate issues within the backflow prevention industry and address as
necessary.
Members: Cherie DeLude, Kevin Schmeltzer, Terry Vail and Leslie Wilder
Publications Back to
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Chair:
Roy Dillard
AMG
3829 Old College Road
Bryan, Texas 77801
979.571.1713
979.846.7607
E-mail: olroyboy@usa.com
Committee Functions:
Review the current draft copy of the Dictionary provided by Ron Chapman.
Make necessary revisions/ corrections/ modifications to the current draft
dictionary.
Determine of the proposed draft dictionary should be published by ABPA.
If accepted, establish a time frame for publication of the proposed dictionary.
If accepted, develop a marketing plan and strategy for the propose dictionary.
If published, develop a revision/review plan for the publication.
Members: Ron Chapman, Doyle Hubbs, Rich Koenig, Jim Purzycki, Paul Schwartz
Training & Education Committee Back to
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The American Backflow Prevention Associations Training & Education Committee, is
charged with the responsibility to develop educational materials. The purpose is
to promote public awareness of Cross Connection Control and Backflow Prevention.
Mission Statement: Training and Education Committee, through
all resources available, will provide awareness and education materials about
cross connection control and backflow prevention for distribution to local
chapters and the public at large.
Scholarship – ABPA Scholarship
The scholarship, awarded annually, will provide a one-time grant of $1,000 to
the most outstanding applicant. The competition is open to all persons of high
school age (over 13 and under 20 as of January 1) who are legal residents of the
United States or Canada. The essayist is NOT required to be college bound! This
scholarship can be used for any type of advanced education.
Chair:
Tina Alexander
Tualatin Valley Water District
PO Box 745
Beaverton, Oregon 97075
Ph: 503-642-1511
Fax: 503-591-0986
E-Mail:
tinaa@tvwd.org
Vice-Chair:
Members: Paul Bladdick,
Deina Burns, Curtiss Davis, Cherie DeLude, Leigh Fenton, Anne Hansen, Jim Kuehn,
Byron McElhinney, Cynthia Mead, Sean Perry, Bruce Rathburn, Jim Yacovissi
Young Professionals Committee Back to
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The American Backflow Prevention Associations Young
Professionals Committee is charged with developing activities and programs that
would encourage young professionals new to the backflow prevention industry to
become active members of ABPA.
Chair:
Jason Ghadery
Las Vegas Valley Water District
1001 South Valley View Boulevard
Las Vegas, Nevada 89153
Ph: 702-822-8394
Fax: 702-258-7193
E-Mail: jason.ghadery@lvvwd.com
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