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AMERICAN SOCIETY OF PLUMBING ENGINEERSNON-PROFIT CORPORATIONST. LOUIS CHAPTER572 Leffingwell Avenue - Kirkwood, MO 63122OFFICERS-DIRECTORS 2018-2019PresidentNICHOLAS J. HIPPc/o Aedifica Case Engineering796 Merus CtSt. Louis, MO 63026Phone (314) 349-1600E-mail: nhipp@aedifica.comVice President TechnicalJOHN FISCHER, JR PE, PLSPhone (314) 322-3442E-mail: ponygolf.att.netVice President LegislativePAUL HELLICKSONc/o Ross & Baruzzini6 S Old Orchard AveSt. Louis, MO 63119Phone (314) 918-8383E-mail: phellickson@rossbar.comVice President MembershipJ.J. NAGELc/o Mead O’Brien10800 Midwest Industrial BlvdSt. Louis, MO 63132Phone (314) 541-3639E-mail: jnagel@meadobrien.comTreasurerKEVIN PATEc/o Gateway Representatives572 Leffingwell AveSt. Louis, MO 63122Phone (314) 835-1818E-mail: kpate@gatewayreps.netAdministrative SecretaryDON SULLIVANc/o J.W. Sullivan Company628 Waterford View CtBallwin, MO 63021Phone (636) 386-6800E-mail: sully0317@earthlink.netCorresponding Secretary/Newsletter EditorDAN GOELLNERc/o RaypakSt. Charles, MOPhone (314) 873-1008E-mail: dan.goellner@raypak.comAffiliate LiaisonANGIE MENDICAc/o Crescent Plumbing Supply640 Rosedale AveSt. Louis, MO 63112Phone (314) 550-8744E-mail: angie@crescentsupply.comEducation ChairmanDAVID NOTHEISc/o Ross & Baruzzini6 S Old Orchard AveSt. Louis, MO 63119Phone (314) 918-8383E-mail: davenotheis@gmail.comwww.aspe-stl.comLocal Chapters Are Not Authorized to Speak for the SocietyPresident’s ReportBy Nicholas HippOctober 2019Volume 44, Issue 2I hope everyone has had a great September!It was great seeing everyone at the last general meeting. WE HAD A GREAT TURN OUT!!!!!We really appreciate everyone in attendance kicking us off to a great start to the new ASPEYear. We strive to make each month fun, full of wisdom and great.Have you heard about or had a chance to look at ASPE CONNECT?ASPE Connect, a new online platform for you to connect, engage, and learn with your fellow ASPE members. Access to ASPE Connect is the newest benefit of your ASPE membership—you are automatically enrolled just for being a member!In this online community, you will be able to network, share your insights and experiences, andgain knowledge from industry professionals from around the world. Through its interactive discussions, you can find answers to your design questions, get career advice, share your successes, brainstorm ideas, and build new relationships—all from your computer or mobile device.ASPE connect for me has been a great tool to further my understanding of different types ofsystems. There are a lot of discussion topics that are common issues that we run into everyday. Being able to discuss these issues with others outside the office has been a valuable resource.REMINDER - INTEND TO ATTEND THE GENERAL MEETING? – IMPORTANT THATYOU CONTINUE TO PROMPTLY MAKE YOUR RESERVATIONS. YOU HAVE BEEN DOING A GREAT JOB WITH YOUR PROMPT RESPONSES. THANK YOU AND KEEP UPTHE GREAT WORK.Our next meeting of our fiscal year is Tuesday October 1st at the “The Engineering Center ofSt. Louis” formerly called The Engineers Club. Jack has lined up a great program. Looking forward to seeing you there.Respectfully submitted:Nicholas HippPresident ASPE – St Louis Chapter- nhipp@aedifica.comASPE was organized to serve as a medium in the solution of professional problems pertaining to plumbing engineering as it affects the profession, community andthe general public. Advance the general scientific interests of the plumbing engineering profession and to inculcate the desire of scientific achievement in the fieldamong the members of the Association. Bring about greater cooperation and understanding between the members of the association and plumbing officials, con-

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Employment OpportunitiesMurphy Company - Sr. Plumbing Building Information Modeling (BIM) detailer for our BIM team.Senior candidate will be responsible for creating 3D plumbing fabrication models from design drawings,detailing systems that can be fabricated/installed in compliance w/applicable codes & industry standards.Ideal candidate will have experience with: REVIT AutoCAD Navisworks: Manage and Review BIM Collaboration (C4R, BIM 360) Knowledge of Autodesk Fabrication CADmep is a plus Project Coordination Meetings Detailed plumbing models, layouts, drawings Generating Bill of Materials (BOM) reports Creating isometric spool drawings Providing Construction support Good communication and organizational skills Understanding of Architectural, Structural, MEP, and Fire Sprinkler drawings High sense of collaboration while working w/ members of design team, estimators, owners, subcontractors, etc. Understanding of coordination of all trades for clearances and avoidance of collisions (clash detection)10 years of experience working with plumbing BIM projects/softwareMurphy offers competitive pay & excellent benefits, including health/life insurance, 401(k), and profitsharing.EEO M/F/D/VSPONSOR YOUR LOCAL CHAPTER WITH AN ADVERTISEMENTBusiness Card AdNewsletter: 75 per yearWebpage: 75 per yearHelp Wanted posting: 6 month 100, 2 month 501/4 Page Ad: 250 per year1/2 Page Ad: 350 per yearFull Page Ad: 450 per year3

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VP Legislative ReportBy Paul HellicksonOctober 2019Hello Chapter members –CODE CHANGESOn June 5th, 2019 St. Louis County adopted the 2015 Uniform Plumbing Code with the localamendments, they will become effective on October 1st, 2019.For more information on effective dates and the permitting process go here: "Notice to Industry"Amendments to the 2015 UPC go here: St. Louis County AmendmentsAs a reminder if you have any code related information that you think would be helpful to ourchapter I would really appreciate you getting that to me. Did a code official require something onone of your projects that you might not have seen in the code before? Or did the AHJ interpretsomething in the code or amendments that you might have interpreted differently? This would allbe helpful information and would help all of our chapter members to provide a better quality project.That’s all I have for now.Paul HellicksonPaul HellicksonVice-President Legislative ASPE – St Louis Chapter5

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VP Technical ReportBy John FischerOctober 2019The summer has come to a close and the ASPE meetings are around the corner. It is hoped that everyone was able to find a time of relaxation away from your daily duties and enjoyed the change of pace.Our speaker this month, Jim Montgomery. Technical Field Support Specialist for Elkay. His presentation is; ACCESSIBILITY FOR ALL. The topic covers How the ADA requirements for drinking fountainsand sinks enhance kitchen and bath design. ! am sure this presentation will be topical and entertaining.Please remember to pick up your certificates for this meeting and for any recent meetings. If you did notreceive a certificate for previous months please let me know as you come into the room for the meetingso I can have it ready for you when you leave.Topics and suggestions on topics and presenters for future meetings are still very welcome. We have awhole year ahead of us so any suggestions will be welcome.Hope to see you Tuesday, October 1st for our next meeting at the Engineers Club and hope you enjoyour meeting and take advantage of the fellowship opportunity our meetings provide.Respectfully submitted:Vice-president TechnicalASPE – St Louis Chapter7

SPONSOR YOUR LOCAL CHAPTER WITH AN ADVERTISEMENTBusiness Card AdNewsletter: 75 per yearWebpage: 75 per yearHelp Wanted posting: 6 month 100, 2 month 501/4 Page Ad: 250 per year1/2 Page Ad: 350 per yearFull Page Ad: 450 per year8

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General Meeting Information 2019Next meeting: TUESDAY October 1, 2019PRESENTATION: Jim Montgomery with ElkayCOURSE DESCRIPTION: Examine the scope of the water delivery challenge and the specific measures being contemplated, such as solving water deliverychallenges with Water Fountains and Bottle Filling Stations.Provide an overview of the environmental benefits of drinking water solutions and bottle filling stations, with discussion on howthey compare to existing technologies.Equip you with a specifications review.Lunch Menu:Taste of the HillMayfair Salad, Buttery Toasted Garlic Bread, Traditional Beef Cannelloni, Chicken Picatta, Green Bean Medley w/ fire roasted bell peppers, Dessert BarsUpcoming meeting dates:November 5, 2019December 3, 2019January 7, 2020February 4, 2020March 3, 2020April 7, 2020May 5, 2020June 2, 2020LUNCH MEETING SCHEDULE11:30 AM Networking12:00 PM Introductions / ASPE Business12:15 PM Lunch and Tech Session1:00 PM Meeting AdjournedTech session only: MEMBERS & NON MEMBERS - FREELunch: MEMBERS - 22.00, NON-MEMBERS: 30.00Cash, Check, or Credit CardRSPV to: jnagel@meadobrien.com or (314) 541-3693Affirmative response or self registration prior to meeting is considered a positive reservationfor food and attendance. Should a NO SHOW occur, you will be billed for the lunchLocation: Engineering Center of St Louis4359 Lindell BoulevardSt Louis Mo 63108314-533-933313

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Education EventsBy David Notheis CPDOctober 2019ASPE members and attendees,Thank you all for the info on upcoming webinars! Please keep them coming so that I can keep providing our memberswith the most up to date information possible!David NotheisWEBINARSPlumbing Systems Commissioning WebinarWebinar from ASPE Sept. 25, 2019 at 1pm CST.Here is a link that will allow you to register for this webinar.Cost: 70 for members; 130 for nonmembersProvides 0.1 CEUASPE CEU ProviderLink to the ASPE CEU pageHoldrite UniversityWebinar series partnered with ASPE CEU Provider.Here is a link that will allow you to take these webinars.Cost: FreeEarn Continuing Education Credits: These provide CEU or PDH hours.GrundfosWebinar series partnered with ASPE CEU Provider.Content:22 ASPE CEU approved webinars.Other webinars that also cover the HVAC industry.Here is a link the catalog of available webinars.Cost: FreeEarn Continuing Education Credits: These provide CEU or PDH hours.ASPE Read and LearnLink to ASPE read and learnCLASSESa link to learn more or register for this webinar.15

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Attendance PrizesJeff CoulsonMatt SinkAnthony HickmanJackpot DrawingThe drawing was for 10, first namedrawn was for Matt Sink and he waspresent.50/50 Drawing 11 Kevin Pate (Donated to Salvation Army) 7 Bill Latty 4 Mike Todd17

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June BirthdaysJuly BirthdaysAugust BirthdaysMike BeckermanMark ButtimerWilliam Claypool Jr.Robert DienstbachWilliam GreeneScott MoseleyKelly Murphy-MaijerDavid NotheisNadezhda ShifrinaMark StricklandMarco TamayoVince AmadorJohn BosmanRobert FanningDan GoellnerSean GrahamDavid LewisWilliam Leydig Jr.Bill McKannaJohn NewmanJoseph SchroederKevin GriesemerMatthew HalloranNicholas HippJoel HodesRon JansenRobert LinzmeierAngela MendicaJ. J. NagelKevin PateJune AnniversariesJuly AnniversariesAug AnniversariesLeslie Heideman 44Mark Strickland18Sean Graham17Kelly Sulwer14Ron Jansen13Robert Thomason 10Steven Bruening5George Bergen2Christopher Ford 2Richard Hautekeete 1James MackeyPaul HeitertJames Meyer644Michael MeyerMark CarnoaliDaniel McMahonJon MuellerDustin Porta373121120

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September BirthdaysCyrus BlackmoreSteven BrueningScott EversgerdDavid FichtenmayerMatthew FordBen HaberbergerKevin HayGregory HoekstraRick KaestnerStephen KrammeMichael MeyerDustin PortaSteven ReedJune AnniversariesJohn BosmanDavid LewisPaul HellicksonMatthew FordAaron BacksCharles HinesPhillip ZimmerRobert WajdaScott EversgerdMark Schaake291513121097322Remember, this is YOUR chapter.YOUR participation is important to the plumbing practicesaffecting the St. Louis region; the place we call home.22