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Southern Nevada ICC Newsletter
Education is Our Future                                                       November 2017
In This Issue
Countdown to EduCode
October Speaker
Calling Volunteers
Jobs Page Updated
cdpACCESS
SN-ICC Education Program
SN-ICC Scholarship
UNLV Solar Team 8th in World
Code Corner
Upcoming Programs
Countdown to EduCode 2018

Only 139 days until the 2018 edition of EduCode!
The event is set for March 19-23, 2018 at the Orleans Hotel and Casino. Mark your calendar now. Click here to register. 
October Ethics Speaker

The October Chapter luncheon speaker was executive director of the Nevada Ethics Commission, Yvonne M. Nevarez Goodson.
 The Nevada Commission on Ethics is an 8-member body appointed by the Governor and Legislative Commission to interpret and enforce the provisions of the Ethics in Government Law set forth in NRS Chapter 281A ("Ethics Law"). 
Committee Sign-Up

SN-ICC has several committees for 2016 that do the work of the association.  They include EduCode, Public Outreach, Communications and Membership.  To get further details and to volunteer your time, go to the SN-ICC website by clicking here. Click here for a sign-up sheet for a committee or you can do it at the next chapter meeting.

"Our volunteers are the heart of our association," said SN-ICC President Majid Pakniat.  " Please help the chapter meet its mission and goals by signing up at the next chapter meeting to join one of our committees."
SN-ICC Jobs Available Page Updated

The SN-ICC Jobs available page on our web site now contains several postings from locations all over the US.  Check it out.
cdpACCESS Explained
 
An overview of cdpACCESS may be good for SN-ICC volunteers working on code development. If you would like to schedule someone to speak to your organization about cdpACCESS , please email  cdpACCESS@iccsafe.org  and we will be happy to arrange a webinar for you.
Quick Links
EduCode

 

Your membership and participation in the Southern Nevada chapter of the International Code Council (SNICC) is critical to our success as one of the premier chapters in the US. Thank you for your support and commitment.
SN-ICC Presents Seminar Tomorrow

SN-ICC will present an education program November 2 entitled "GETTING CODE OFFICIALS AND SPECIAL EVENT PROVIDERS ALL UNDER THE SAME TENT" with "tents, canopy and special event requirements in the I-Codes.
The program will be presented by Jim Erickson, Safety Advocates for Tents & Special Events (SAFTSE). Seats are still available. 
The primary objective of SAFTSE is to work with code officials to build a partnership through collaboration with tent rental companies and code officials to educate themselves. Tent rental companies and code officials have to reach a mutual understanding regarding the construction of a temporary event. The development of a particular event can be unique to a geographical area. Because of these complexities, there needs to be a partnership to develop a safe and successful event.
The program will be held at North Las Vegas City Hall on Nov 2 from 8 AM to Noon on the 5th Floor in room 521. Attendance is limited to the first 56 registrations; to register click here. The address is2250 Las Vegas Blvd. North, North Las Vegas, NV 89030.
SN-ICC Scholarship Program Goes Live
David goldstein.

The SNICC Scholarships went live with the Clark County Public Education Foundation on October 10, 2017. These programs can be found at: www.thepef.org, or you can contact David Goldstein for these opportunities. We have a variety of construction oriented scholarship programs for students of engineering, architecture or construction management). The following is a brief description:
1) High School Seniors that are attending Nevada based colleges or universities are eligible for a $2,000.00 grant, Four to be awarded.
2) Renewal Program: Those students that were previous recipients of the High School award can apply for secondary scholarships as long as their studies are within the required course curriculum and maintain a qualifying GPA.
3) Advanced Program: those students that are juniors, seniors, or post-grad students attending a Nevada university or college can apply as long as their studies are within the required course curriculum and maintain a qualifying GPA.
Questions? Contact David L. Goldstein, Senior Associate/Partner, GeoTek, 702.374.6043 Cell or 702.939.1626 Direct.
UNLV Solar Team 8th in the World

At the Solar Decathlon competition in Denver this year, the UNLV team finished 8th worldwide, and 6th nationally....not as good of results as from 2013 (that bar was set pretty high), but we are sure that the team had far superior competition to last year, and besides a top 10 finish is not all that bad. The student learning experience is one that should never be measured. SN-ICC was a sponsor of the team.  Congratulations to UNLV.
Code Corner

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Upcoming Chapter Programs & Events  
November 2 Seminar 
"GETTING CODE OFFICIALS AND SPECIAL EVENT PROVIDERS ALL UNDER THE SAME TENT" with "tents, canopy and special event requirements in the I-Codes". Presented by Jim Erickson, Safety Advocates for Tents & Special Events.  Click here to register.  
November 9 Chapter Meeting 
Michael Gentille, PCNA Group: "Significant Changes to the ICC A117.1-2017 Standard for Accessible and Usable Buildings and Facilities" Click here for details.  Click here to register. 
December 14 Chapter Meeting  Year-end wrap-up 
January 20, 2018 
Annual Installation Banquet at Revere Golf Club. Click here to register 
February 2018 Chapter Meeting 
Robert Magro, Fantech, "Make-up Air System Training"