In This Issue
From the Boardroom
Committees and the Board at Work
Chapter Spotlight: Toolboxes
CREIA 2017 Annual Conference
Press/PR/Marketing
On Your Way to Certification
Chapter Leaders: Apply for Funds - March 1 deadline
In Development: CREIA SSA Certification
Hot off the Press
Contact Preferences
Social Networking
    
Quick Links
Event List
2017 Annual Conference
Conference Session Descriptions
CREIA Approved Education
CREIA e-Learning
CREIA non-CEC Learning
CEC Guidelines
Board of Directors
Kenneth Collins, CCI
Chairman of the Board
Greg S. Terry, CCI
Vice Chairman & Region 7 Director
John Gamache, CCI
Chief Financial Officer & Region 8 Director
Steve Carroll, MCI
Secretary
David Pace, MCI
Immediate Past Chairman
Michael Dugan, MCI
State Director
Richard Zak, MCI
State Director
Steve Zivolich, CCI
State Director
Dan Sherrets, CCI
Region Two Director
Bret Husted, CCI
Region Three Director
Ron Dubaich, CCI
Region Five Director
Bob Guyer, MCI
Region Six Director
COMMITTEE CHAIRS
Steve John, MCI, IF
Bylaws & SOP/Contract Committees
Chapter Relations Committee, Open
Neal Muckler, MCI, IF
Education Committee
Sam Jabuka, CCI, IF
2016 Annual Conference Committee
Bob Guyer, MCI
2017 & 2018 Annual
Conference Committees¿
Michael Dugan, MCI¿Ethics Committee¿
Greg S. Terry, CCI¿Finance & Policy and Oversight
David Pace, MCI
Legislation & Nominations Committees¿
Richard Zak, MCI¿
Membership Committee
Steve Carroll, MCI
Public Relations/Marketing Committee
Online Ed Task Force
Craig Funabashi, MCI
Publications Committee
Matthew Harper, CCI
Social Media Task Force¿
Andy French, MCI¿Website Committee
Gunnar Alquist, CCI
Technical Information Exchange
(TIE) Moderator
SSA Certification Committee
Skip Walker, MCI
Steve Carroll, MCI
Andy French, MCI
Neal Muckler, MCI
Abe Simantob, P.E., G.E., D.GE
Marianne Knoy
California Earthquake Authority
Ayse Hortacsu
Applied Technology Council
Kelly Cobeen, Licensed Civil and Structural Engineer
Premier Affiliate Member
Green Home Solutions of
Northern California
OREP Insurance
Radalink, Inc.
Educational Affiliate Members
Carson Dunlop & Associates Ltd.
Home Inspection University
Inspection Certification Associates (ICA)
McKissock 100% Education
Michael Casey & Associates
Monroe Infrared Technology
National Swimming Pool Foundation
North American Deck & Railing Association
OnCourse Real Estate dba American Home Inspectors Training
Professional Home Inspection Institute
Standard Affiliate Members
3D Inspection Systems, Inc.
Allen Insurance Group, Inc.
Always Sparking Pool & Spa Inspections
American Society of Home Inspectors
Arrow Pipeline Repair, Inc.
ASI Hastings Heating & Air
BPG Inspection, LLC
DeBerry Inspection Services
Ed Daher Plastering
Forensic Stucco Consultant
English Pool Consulting
Guaranteed Property and Mold
Home Inpsection Form
Home Inspector Pro
HomeGauge
HomeHubZone
Hovey Environmental
IAPMO
Imfuna
InspectorPRO Insurance
International Coe Council (ICC)
John White Sewer Line Video Inspections
Life Deck
LiftMaster
Private Eyes Engineers
Ram Jack Pacific
Spectacular Home Inspection System
Synergy Pool & Spa Inspections
The Permit Pro Consultant
The Sewer Pros
TWM Roofing Inc.
US Inspect
Vanguard Emergency Management
Click here for the
CREIA Affiliate Directory
2017 Annual Conference Sponsors & Exhibitors
Allen Insurance Group
American Society of Home Inspectors
California Earthquake Authority
Green Home Solutions of
Northern California
Guardian Financial
Home Owners Network
Inspection Support Network
InspectionNews.net
InspectorPRO Insurance
Michael Casey & Associates
Monroe Infrared Technology
National Swimming Pool Foundation
Radalink, Inc.
State Farm Insurance
Warranty Management, LLC
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From the Boardroom
Board Minutes
Please find the attached minutes of the Board of Directors meeting held December 5, 2016. The Board met in January and those minutes will be sent once approved during the Board's next meeting in late March. As a reminder, all finalized Board minutes are posted in the Member Center (landing page upon logging onto the Website with your username and password).
CREIA Standard Residential Contract
The CREIA Standards Residential Contract was recently reviewed by an attorney and CREIA insurance providers. The following minor changes in red text have been added. The updated contract is available in Member Documents posted in the Member Center.
ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS: Client agrees what is being contracted for is a building inspection and not an environmental evaluation. The inspection is not intended to detect, identify, or disclose any health or environmental conditions regarding this building or property, including, but not limited to: the presence of asbestos, radon, lead, urea- formaldehyde, fungi, molds, mildew, feces, urine, PCBs, Chinese drywall, vermin or pests or other toxic, reactive, combustible, or corrosive contaminants, materials, or substances in the water, air, soil, or building materials. The Inspector is not liable for injury, health risks, or damage caused or contributed to by these conditions.
ARBITRATION: Any dispute concerning the interpretation or enforcement of this Agreement, the inspection, the inspection report, or any other dispute arising out of this relationship, shall be resolved between the parties by binding arbitration conducted in accordance with California Law and the Federal Arbitration Act, except that the parties shall select an arbitrator who is familiar with the real estate profession. The parties agree that they shall be entitled to discovery procedures within the discretion of the arbitrator. The arbitrator shall manage and hear the case applying the laws of the State of California to all issues submitted in the arbitration proceeding. The award of the arbitrator shall be final, and a judgment may be entered on it by any court having jurisdiction. Any disputes are to be arbitrated by:
Construction Dispute Resolution Services, LLC, Resolute Systems, or other comparable entity.
Committees and the Board at Work
Mentors and why they are important:
Most of you received some kind of support on your journey to certification. Your mentor(s) likely understood your struggles to prepare and pass the examinations, locate someone with whom to do ride-a-longs, as well as the necessary time investment. They provided encouragement, offered tips, and sage business advice.
Your mentor understood the challenges you faced when new to the field, and probably pushed you through when you otherwise felt discouraged.
One Associate member recently said, "Having a mentor that challenges me and helps keep me accountable, gets me out of my comfort zone. I know I'll be a better inspector because of it."
CREIA will be assisting new Associate Members in locating a Mentor. The role of a mentor is simple; make contact with the Associate, check in periodically with them, and be available to communicate with the Associate and offer guidance or direction, whether in person, by email or telephone. Mentoring can be as simple as helping the new CREIA member find the right person or educational resource to assist them in their path to success and to becoming a CCI.
We hope that CREIA's CCI and MCI members will accept this important duty and allow us to pair you with a new CREIA member. Please take a minute to complete this survey.
Thanks in advance for your participation.
Please complete and submit your answers as soon as possible if you have not already.
Run for the CREIA Board of Directors!
Nominations are due March 3, 2017:
CREIA Board Nominations and Elections have arrived. We would like to ask you to please respond with your self-nomination or a suggested nominee (with permission please). CREIA will create a ballot slate for the 2017/2018 term.
The nominee must be a CCI or MCI in good standing within CREIA. Please forward nominations to CREIA Staff at [email protected]. Please respond on or before Friday, March 3, 2017. Questions? Contact Dave Pace, MCI, CREIA Nominations Chair at [email protected].
It's Award Season
Nominations are now being accepted for the following CREIA Awards.
Please send in a nomination for an award, along with a brief bio of the nominee to [email protected]. Please submit nominations by March 3, 2017.
Winners will be announced during CREIA's 2017 Annual Conference at the Annual Business Meeting and Awards Presentation and Lunch on Saturday, May 6, 2017.
Click here to view the CREIA Awards page on the CREIA Website.
JOHN DALY AWARD:
Eligibility:
Any voting member of CREIA.
Selection criteria:
The John Daly Award is CREIA's most prestigious recognition. The award recognizes longstanding commitment, contribution, and leadership by an outstanding individual who is a long-time, quality contributor to CREIA and the real estate inspection profession. The recipient is selected by past recipients of the John Daly Award.
Background:
John Daly was the first president of CREIA and was one of the first inspectors in the state to be active in legislative issues. He was recognized for his wisdom, leadership, and his integrity. He always brought out the best in others. John Daly was a Los Angeles city building inspector for 20 years before founding his business, Certified Home Inspectors. He and his wife Kay raised 5 children. Even after he contracted his illness, John still worked on CREIA projects. Near the end, he was still giving words of encouragement to those with whom he spoke. John was 66 years old when he passed away in August 1988. Each year, the California Real Estate Inspection Association presents its most prestigious token of recognition, the John Daly Award, in appreciation of longstanding commitment, contribution, and leadership to an outstanding individual who is a long-time, quality contributor to CREIA and the real estate inspection profession.
JERRY MCCARTHY INSPECTOR FELLOW AWARD:
Eligibility:
Any individual, including individuals who are not members of CREIA.
Selection criteria:
A person who has provided outstanding service to CREIA for 10 or more years. The award recognizes longstanding quality commitment, contribution, and leadership to CREIA and the real estate inspection profession. The recipient is selected by 2/3 vote of the Board. Recipients of the Jerry McCarthy Inspector Fellow Award who are CREIA inspector members receive a lifetime reduction in dues, as established by the Board.
BOB REEDS INSPECTOR OF THE YEAR AWARD:
Eligibility:
Any "newer" CREIA inspector member.
Selection criteria:
A "newer" CREIA inspector member who has excelled in recent years in contributing to CREIA and the real estate inspection profession. The recipient is selected by majority vote of the Board.
CHAPTER OF THE YEAR AWARD:
Eligibility:
Any CREIA Chapter.
Selection criteria:
This award honors a Chapter, which has excelled in programs and activities. The purpose of this award is to encourage growth of the Chapters, to recognize educational and outreach efforts, and to show appreciation for volunteer efforts at the Chapter level. All CREIA Chapters are considered and size of a Chapter is not a factor. The Chapter selected will receive an award, plus an appropriate gift to be determined by the Board. The recipient is selected by majority vote of the Board with the following factors being considered:
- Number of Chapter meetings held
- Pre-chapter meeting roundtable programs
- Chapter toolboxes held
- Volunteer at local REALTOR and consumer shows
- Ratio of Associates upgrading to CCI status
- Ratio of CCIs upgrading to MCI status
- Overall Chapter growth
- Chapter Newsletter
- Public relations & marketing efforts
- Charitable efforts
- Associate Mentoring Program
- Chapter Leadership
CREIA's 2017 Annual Conference
 Home & Commercial Inspection Education for California InspectorsSharpen Your Skills & Broaden Your Business Opportunities
May 4-7, 2017
Burlingame, California
- Wednesday and Thursday Pre-Conference Session, ICC Electrical Exam Prep*
- Thursday Group SOP Inspection
- Thursday Chapter Leadership Day (for Chapter Leadership and Board only)
- Friday, Saturday, and Sunday Educational Sessions
- Saturday Annual Business Meeting & Awards Lunch
- Saturday Welcome Reception and Exhibitor Grand Opening
- Exhibitor Showcase
- Several opportunities for networking with your peers
- Opportunity to sit for the CREIA SOP/Ethics Exam
- ADA ICC Certification Exam Prep*
Click here for more information.
2017 Annual Conference Registration to register!
Chapter Spotlight: Toolboxes
For information, please click here to go to the Events Listing.
Saturday, February 25, 2017
San Diego Chapter Toolbox: Roofing with Dennis Parra II
Monday, February 27, 2017
Orange County Chapter Toolbox: Registered Hearth Advisor with Dale Feb
Friday, March 3, 2017
Palm Springs Chapter Toolbox: Stucco
Saturday, March 11, 2017
San Francisco Peninsula Chapter: One of a Kind Home Inspection Toolbox with Patrick Burger & Bret Husted
Saturday, March 25, 2017
CREIA and LA West/South Bay CREIA Chapter Toolbox: Intro to Commercial Inspections, Roof and Floor Trusses, and Changes to the NEC 2014 with Michael Casey. ICC approved
Press/PR/Marketing
CREIA's Marketing and PR Committee suggests click here to review the press release by Rick Hartmann, CCI, "CREIA Advises Home Sellers and Buyers to Know Fixture Water Flow Rates Mandated in California."
While the testing of rates is outside CREIA Standards of Practice, CREIA is in the process of branding flow rate bags, which CREIA inspectors can give to clients and prospective clients. More information will be coming soon.
On Your Way to Certification
Associate Members - You now have an Associates' Member Center (landing page upon entering your username and password) where we have posted resources and information and will continue to augment this center based on your needs. Have questions or need assistance? Please let us know by emailing at [email protected].
Chapter Leaders - Don't Miss This Opportunity
Chapter Leaders: Apply for Funds - March 1 deadline
The Board of Directors voted to approve a $5000 Chapter PR grant fund for a new CREIA Chapter PR Grant program to assist CREIA Chapters in grass roots public relations efforts. Chapters can apply for grant funds for exhibiting and public relations activities. The PR Committee will receive the applications and issue grants to Chapters up to $5,000.
Grand funds will be used to support a project, program or event with the purpose of:
a. Gaining Chapter membership (and/or)
b. Promoting the CREIA brand and CREIA members
A few ideas funds can be used for:
Chapter pull-up banner and branded materials
Exhibiting fees at local CAR expos or charity events
Advertising in publications (magazines, newspapers, online pubs.)
Local CAR association affiliate dues
Facebook ads ...
Click here for full details.
CREIA Chapter PR Grant Application to complete the online Chapter PR Grant application form.
In Development: CREIA SSA Certification
CREIA has been working closely with the California Earthquake Authority (CEA) and the Applied Technology Council (ATC) to create a CREIA Simplified Seismic Assessment (SSA) Certification. The bones of the program are just about set and educational planning is in progress.
Hot off the Press
The Glossary Project has been re-created and is available in PDF. Click here to access The Glossary Project.
Your member profile: Contact preferences
T.I.E. Notifications
For any of the forums in the TIE: People with Notify selected would receive an e-mail when a new topic was created [within the forum]. People with Subscribe selected would be notified when another member responded to the topic.
To check on your contact preferences, log onto the CREIA Website with your username and password, click on "Update Your Profile." Hover over "My Profile" and click on "Contact Preferences." Here you can update your various contact preferences. Regarding "Mailing List Preference" at the top. If you hear that people are not receiving emails, they typically have accidentally opted out, and the sentence "I do not want to receive emails sent to multiple recipients" checked.
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