Being the dead of winter in the upper Midwest, there is fun to be had outdoors — cross-country skiing, snowmobiling, and downhill skiing, to name a few. When the thaw comes, so will the ASSE Mid-Year Meeting. Please plan on attending this year’s event, April 15-16, at The Tributary Hub, hosted by UA Plumbers Local 75. The original dates were changed due to an exciting new project being built at the Tributary — a day care center — and I appreciate your patience and understanding in moving the meeting one week later. This year’s Mid-Year Meeting promises to be an informative collaboration of professional ideas that the best minds in the plumbing and piping industry have to offer. I hope to see you all there.
The future of our association depends on new members and the continued involvement of current members. Each of you has a professional passion to participate in the organization. This passion, I’m sure, you can find in others as well. Let them know about ASSE and what we do in the industry, and bring them along. Our committees, working groups, and organization need their input. When hosting professional qualification classes at our training centers, mention the benefits of membership and how students can become part of the group.
Water conservation is essential to maintaining life and health. We only have so much fresh water to sustain life, and it is our responsibility to be custodians of this precious resource. New technologies are being developed to clean and filter water that may be unsafe and make it safe for human use. ASSE standards and certifications help ensure that our communities remain safe and prosperous.
