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Hoese Honored for Service to 10,000 Lakes Chapter
Code Council CEO Rick Weiland (right) congratulated Doug Hoese (left) for his service as 2011 President of the 10,000 Lakes Chapter of ICC during its annual meeting in Shoreview, Minnesota. 10,000 Lakes is the largest building officials chapter in Minnesota. Rick also acknowledged the 2012 Chapter officers: President Tom Bakken, Hastings, Minnesota; VP James Williamette, New Brighton, Minnesota; Secretary Chris Faste, University of Minnesota; and Treasurer Ken Staloch, Minneapolis, Minnesota.

Illinois State Building Officials Association Swears in New Officers
Code Council Board Member Ron Hoover swore in Illinois State Building Officials Association (ILLOWA) officers on January 25 at Jumer's Casino in Rock Island, Illinois. Pictured above, left to right, are Ron Hoover; Vice President Bruce Crowe, Rock Island; Treasurer Joe Kuhenbeck, East Moline; President Bob Buck, Scott County, Iowa; and Secretary Autumn Rohwer, Rock Island.

Pennsylvania Association of Code Officials Holds Annual Meeting
The Pennsylvania Association of Code Officials held its Annual Meeting December 15, 2011. Code Council Board Member Guy Tomberlin (right) swore in Chapter President Kevin Pezzano (left).

Sanchez Presented 2011 Elected Official of the Year Award
International Code Council Government Relations Regional Manager David Nichols presented State Senator Bernadette Sanchez with the 2011 Elected Official of the Year Award during a luncheon with New Mexico Council of Code Officials (NMCCO) Chapter leaders in Albuquerque. Nichols presented the ICC award certificate and plaque, and expressed the organization's gratitude for her outstanding support for the municipal inspectors, local building departments and ICC Chapters in New Mexico. Senator Sanchez was very appreciative of the recognition and award from ICC, and stated that she will continue to support the effort to improve building code administration in New Mexico. Pictured above, left to right, are Chris Williams, Building Official, Los Alamos County, NMCCO President; David Nichols; Senator Sanchez; Walt Senoski, Building Official, Bernalillo County, NMCCO Secretary; and Joe Dudziak, Inspector, Los Alamos County, NMCCO Board Member and President of the Northern New Mexico Association of Public Safety Officials Chapter.

Monroe County Fire Marshals Swears in Officers
The Monroe County Fire Marshals Chapter held its December meeting and holiday luncheon on December 21 at Rick's Prime Rib House in Rochester, New York. Code Council Board Member Rob Drexler swore in the officers and provided an update on ICC. Pictured above, left to right, are International Code Council State and Local Government Relations Vice President Dorothy Harris, Code Council Board Member Rob Drexler, Chapter President Bill Timmons, Vice President Thomas Tette, Treasurer Pat Inzer, Recording Secretary Julian Rayburn and Code Council Board Vice President Ron Piester.

Northern Nevada Chapter Conducts Elections for New Officers
The Northern Nevada Chapter conducted elections for new officers on January 18 in Reno. Pictured above at the installation ceremony, left to right, are Treasurer Jackie Schalberg, Director Kevin Gattis, Secretary Donald Korson, Past President Eric Simonson, First Vice President Larry O'Connell, President Dan Birkel, and International Code Council Government Relations Regional Manager David Nichols.

NYSBOC Officers Hold Delegate's Meeting
The New York State Building Officials Conference (NYSBOC) held its delegate's meeting December 9, 2011, in Middletown, New York. Pictured above, left to right, are Secretary Don Mekulik, First Vice President Jim Morganson, President Wayne Cichon, Second Vice President Ed Cusato, Past President Dan Casella and Treasurer Doug Scarson.

Delaware Building Officials Association Annual Meeting
The Delaware Building Officials Association held its Annual Meeting January 24 in Newark, Delaware. Pictured, left to right, are Chapter Vice President Anthony Sisofo, International Code Council Board Secretary/Treasurer Stephen Jones, Code Council Goverment Relations Senior Regional Manager Roland Hall, Chapter Secretary/Treasurer Leslie Persans, and Chapter President Marc St. Jean.

Massachusetts Building Commissioners and Inspectors Association Holds Holiday Meeting
The Massachusetts Building Commissioners and Inspectors Association (MBCIA) held its December holiday meeting and luncheon December 14 at the Indian Ridge Country Club in Andover, Massachusetts. International Code Council State and Local Government Relations Vice President Dorothy Harris (second from left) attended the event. The other officers are President Rick Wakem; Vice President Scott Lambiase; Treasurer John Clancy; Secretary Scott Vandewalle (not pictured); Immediate Past President James M Kennedy; and Directors Gerald Brown, Paul Nonni (not pictured), Scott Hammond, Daniel Sullivan, Paul L. Welcome and Tony Zahariadis.

Bonneville Chapter of ICC Holds Annual Business Meeting and Training Conference
The Bonneville Chapter of ICC held its Annual Business Meeting and Training Conference September 21-23, 2011, in West Valley City, Utah. Elections were conducted for Chapter Officers which were installed at the Annual Banquet held on September 22. Pictured, left to right, are International Code Council Government Relations Regional Manager David Nichols, Chapter Past President Terry North and Chapter President Tex Couch.

Western Regional Work Group of the Fire Code Action Committee Conducts Public Work Session
The Western Regional Work Group of the Fire Code Action Committee (pictured above) conducted a two-day public work session October 5-6 at the City of Las Vegas Emergency Operations Center to develop Group A Code Change Proposals on topics/sections as assigned by the Fire Code Action Committee. The work group session was very productive with the resulting proposals being complimented by the attendance and participation of additional interested parties. The City of Las Vegas Fire & Rescue hosted the meeting.

Colorado Chapter Holds 58th Annual Business Meeting
The Colorado Chapter of ICC conducted its 58th Annual Business Meeting December 8-9 at the Broadmoor Hotel in Colorado Springs. Chapter Members attending elected new Officers who were subsequently installed by International Code Council Vice President of Membership Karla Higgs at the Annual Dinner Banquet held December 8. Higgs presented the Chapter President and Past President Pins. Pictured, left to right, First Vice President Dan Weed, Past President Shaunna Mozingo, President Gil Rossmiller, and Karla Higgs.

UAPMO Holds 50th Annual Education Seminar and Business Meeting
The Utah Association of Plumbing and Mechanical Officials (UAPMO) Chapter celebrated its 50th Anniversary November 15-19, 2011, in St. George, Utah. New Chapter officers were elected at the Annual Business Meeting conducted on November 16, and were installed at the Chapter's Banquet held the next evening. The Chapter received a special Plaque from ICC recognizing this important milestone in UAPMO's long history of PMG training conducted in Utah. Pictured, left to right, are Chapter President Paul Berntson, International Code Council Government Relations Regional Manager David Nichols, and Past Prseident Troy Johnson.
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