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PRESIDENT’S REPORT Thura Zin, CPD, GPD President
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October 2017 Volume 17 Issue 10
Calendar of Events page 2Technical Report page 3Monte Carlo Night flyer after page 3Legislative Report page 4
Meeting Minutes page 5Membership Report page 13Education Report page 17
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October 2017
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Future events will include:
• Monte Carlo Night Party!
Date: October 4, 2017
Time: Social - 6:00 pm Dinner - 7:00 pm
Place: Monterey Hill Restaurant 3700 Ramona Blvd. Monterey Park, CA (323) 264-8426
Program: Horizonal Wet & Circuit Venting (see next page)
Speaker: Mr. Fady Mattar, PE JAS Pacific
In September we had our regular meeting and our annual picnic. We had 52 attendees at our monthly meeting and 43 attendees at our annual picnic. Thanks everyone and hope you enjoyed these activities. We had two first timers who are not only joining us for the first time but they are new members of our ASPE
LA chapter. Additionally, one more new member attended who regularly attends as a non member. Please welcome our newest members: Kevin
Morey and Denial Lucas from Glumac and Victor Flores from Culligan.
One thing I’d like to bring up is the matter of an RSVP. We got only 37 RSVPs, and 52 attended. The situation was the same for the picnic. Luckily, Monterey Hill Restaurant can handle the additional people due to the dinner being a buffet. I’d like to encourage all members to respond by RSVP. Please respond anytime until one day before our meetings. I would like to thank our speaker Mr. Roland Gutierrez of Daybreak Technologies for his presentation regarding Stationary Fire Pumps. He explained details about fire pump testing. Do you need or want to learn about any particular subject at our monthly meetings? If so, please send an email or call Vivian or one of your board members. We would love to hear from you and find the best topics and presenters for our meetings.
Now about our ASPE annual family picnic at Wilderness Park, thank you to David Kelly, Kook Dean and Kelly
Starting January 2018, ASPE-LA will be increasing the meeting fee
for non-members
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If you are an ASPE member, go to FACEBOOK and join the new
ASPE Los Angeles Group!
https://www.facebook.com/groups/ASPELA/
2016-2017 TECHNICAL & SOCIAL CALENDAR
OCT. 04, 2017 “HORIZONTAL WET & CIRCUIT VENTING”(SN #17-13)SPEAKER: MR. FADY MATTAR, P.E.
COO, JAS Pacific
NOV. 01, 2017 “MEDICAL GAS: WHAT EVERY ENGINEER SHOULD KNOW”(SN #17-14)SPEAKER: MR. CHRISTOPH LOHR, P.E., CPD, LEED AP BD+C
Technical Leader | Plumbing EngineerHenderson Engineers
NOV. 11, 2017 “ASPE – LA HOLIDAY DINNER & MONTE CARLO NIGHT”Sign-up Early!!! Only 80 spots available!! RSVP to Jeff Atlas at [email protected] or call him at 661-478-4565
DEC. 12, 2017 “2017 LA PLUMBING CODE CHAPTERS15, 16 & 16A - DEFINED”(SN #17-14)SPEAKER: MR. DOMENICO BARBATO, P.E.
Chief of Mechanical DivisionLA City of Los Angeles
JAN. 10, 2018 TBD(SN #18-01)
FEB. 7, 2018 TBD(SN #18-02)
MARCH 7, 2017 “COPPER PIPE - BENEFITS & CONCERNS BY MOST PLUMBING ENGINEERS”(SN #18-03)SPEAKER: MR. HAROLD MORET
Project Manager & Piping Applications Specialist
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TECHNICAL REPORTVivian Enriquez, CPDV.P. Technical
Kook Dean Hal Alvord
John Zagorski
Sheyda OkkeVivian Enriquez
Jeff Atlas
Thura Zin
Alex Jimenez
5375 E Hunter Avenue Anaheim, CA 92807 Phone: 714‐888‐2444 Fax: 714‐888‐2448
Cell: 909‐203‐2008 E‐Mail [email protected]
Venting”. Please see the October flyer for what he will be touching on at his presentation and please plan on attending.
Please refer also on the October report for our Technical and Social Calendar, we have quite a line-up of good speakers, which will include Mr. Christoph Lohr of Henderson Engineers on Medical Gas: What Every Engineers Should Know at the November Meeting; Mr. Domenic Barbato of LADBS at the December meeting who will talk about the 2017 Los Angeles Plumbing Code, Chapters 15, 16 & 16A – Defined; and for the March 2018 meeting, we will have Mr. Harold Moret of the Copper Development Association as guest speaker. We are still looking for speakers for the 2018, so if you are interested to be one of the speakers or have a specific topic that you want to be presented or know of anyone, please contact me.
Lastly, please do not forget to RSVP & come to the ASPE-LA Holiday Dinner & Monte Carlo Night on November 11, 2017. Please call Jeff Atlas to reserve.
See you all at the ASPE-LA Meeting on November 01, 2017.
Latest news from ASPE Pipeline, Vol. 10, No. 19, September 14, 2017:
Last chance to get the hotel group rate for the 2017 ASPE Technical SymposiumTo secure the special discounted ASPE rate at the Hotel Bonaventure Montreal, be sure to make your reservation by September 20. After this date, the special ASPE rate will not be available. Click here to make
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John FoleyVice President
Tel: (800) 594-3300Cell: (310) 863-5920Fax: (818) 348-4106
The September 13, 2017 technical meeting, attended by 53 people, was presented by Mr. Roland Gutierrez of Daybreak Technologies. He provided a very informative presentation on “Fire Pump Design & Means to Reduce Water During Fire Flow Test”. On behalf of the ASPE-LA Board, we want to thank Mr. Gutierrez for his presentation.
As you are reading this newsletter, the ASPE-LA Chapter Annual Picnic, was also over. It was held at a new location – the Arcadia Wilderness Park. I can say that it was a very good location – serene, peaceful wilderness park that features a nature center, picnicking space, grassy field and hiking trails. The ASPE-LA reserved it also for an overnight camping as well. We have a lot of children that attended, lots of games and prizes for both children & adult raffle. For those that missed this year’s picnic – you missed a lot, so make sure to come next year. On behalf of the ASPE-LA Board of Directors, we want to thank the Picnic Committee for all the hard work in making this event a success - David Kelly who also brought his whole family and in-laws to help; Kelly Gilfoy for the wonderful food and prizes; Kook Dean; and everyone that I missed.
Reservation for the Table Top is still open. Please let me know, via e-mail, if you are interested.
At the October 04, 2017 meeting, we will have Mr. Fady Mattar, COO of JAS Pacific, as guest speaker. He will be presenting on “Horizontal Wet & Circuit
November 11, 2017 (6pm - 11pm)
To be held at:Air Tel Plaza Hotel(Gulfstream Banquet Room)
7277 Valjean Avenue • Van Nuys • CA 91406www.airtelplaza.com
Black Jack • Poker • craPscocktails • Dinner • FrienDs
Music • Dancing • Fantastic raFFle Prizes!!
ONLY $50/person!(ASPE members bring one free)
Parking included!! Such a deal!!
Sign up early! Only 80 spots available!Do NOT be left out!!
(Last day to reserve & pay for your spot wiLL be october 31st)Jeff Atlas • [email protected] • 661-478-4565Hal Alvord • [email protected] • 818-385-3600
RSVP to:
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7. FINAL CLOSING DATE FOR BALLOTS June 22, 2018.
8. DISTRIBUTION OF REPORT ON PROPOSALS (ROP) August 20, 2018.
9. CALL FOR COMMENTS September 3, 2018.10. IAPMO ANNUAL ASSEMBLY
CONSIDERATION SESSION October 2, 2018.
Alex Jimenez
5375 E Hunter Avenue Anaheim, CA 92807 Phone: 714‐888‐2444 Fax: 714‐888‐2448
Cell: 909‐203‐2008 E‐Mail [email protected]
Jeff Atlas
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Cell: 213-999-0167 • E-Mail: [email protected]
Linda Duenay will head up the Women of ASPE committee.
Monte Carlo Night coming up on November 11, 2017 at the Air Tel Plaza Hotel in Van Nuys located next to the Van Nuys airport.
Kook Dean proposed a night at the Magic Castle. He is working on details. It may cost $100 per person.
Thura talked about the scholarship program. The board is discussing the requirements of meeting attendance and the convention as well as the requirements for participation with at the convention.
David discussed the upcoming picnic plans.
Meeting adjourned at 6:00pm.
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BOARD MEETING MINUTESJeff Atlas, salesmanCooresponding Secretary
GENERAL MEETING MINUTESJeff Atlas, salesmanCooresponding Secretary
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When the meeting was called to order by President Thura Zin, the first order of business was to acknowledge the past presidents in attendance. They were as follows:Ed Saltzberg, Cory Nakanishi, Kook Dean, Vivian Enriquez and Chris MacKnight. We had two guests and one student in attendance as well.
Thura announced that we have 30 new members for a total membership of 211!!! This surpasses our recruitment goal.
We then had self introductions... many of which could not be heard. Speak up people!! We want to know who you are!
The picnic particulars were announced by picnic committee chairman David Kelly.
Jeff Atlas spoke about the upcoming MONTE CARLO NIGHT at the Air Tel Plaza Hotel in Van Nuys on November 11, 2017. It's gonna be a hoot!!! Do NOT be left out of this one!
Kook Dean spoke about the Magic Castle event that he is currently planning for us in December. He mentioned that the cost may be around $100 + parking.
Vivian Enriquez told us about the Women of ASPE and mentioned that Linda Duenay will be heading up this endeavor. Linda's contact info is on her business card inside this newsletter. Please contact her. Suggested events: Escape Room, Wine & Paint, Hands On Cooking Class.
Our calendar is full for the balance of 2017 as Vivian described.
Thura reminded us that the convention will be coming up again and the members should all plan accordingly.
The product show was a huge success. Thank you to John Zagorski for a fine execution.
Let's all join in wishing fellow member and B.O.D. member, John Zagorski, a speedy recovery from his knee replacement surgery of a few weeks ago.
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your reservation today. (The rate is available from October 12 through October 29 if you were planning on arriving early or staying after the Symposium ends.)
Just announced: CPD Review Class is being held November 30-December 1ASPE is hosting a 1.5-day class at our headquarters near O'Hare airport in Chicago for those who are planning on taking the 2018 Certified in Plumbing Design (CPD) exam. The registration fee includes a 30-question sample exam and a copy of the updated 2017 CPD Review Manual, and registration is open at aspe.org/cpdreviewclass.
Two new companies join ASPE's CEU Provider ProgramElkay Manufacturing Company and Lochinvar LLC are now eligible to award ASPE CEUs for their workshops on "The Art of Water: Solving Water Delivery Challenges with Bottle Filling Stations" and "System Fluids" respectively. ASPE's CEU Provider Program offers companies the opportunity to issue ASPE CEUs
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ASPE seeks presenters for the 2018 Convention & ExpoIf you want to share your knowledge and design experience with others in the plumbing industry who are eager to learn, then you need to submit a presentation proposal for the 2018 ASPE Convention & Expo taking place in Atlanta on September 28 to October 3. New this year, we are looking for contractor-related topics and sessions presented by our industry partners. You can learn more and submit your presentation at aspe.org/callforpresenters. The deadline to submit a proposal is January 15, 2018.
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Please help me in welcoming the following new members. Peter Bolton at Nibco as an Affiliate, Randy Carminati at BMA as an Associate, Rafi Novan as a Student, Marcin Szyszkowski at Buro Happold as an Associate, Martin Hurtado at LA City as a Governmental member, and Chris Tomayo at Integral Group as a Full member. On behalf of the Los Angeles ASPE Board of Directors I welcome all of you as new members! Thank You All for choosing the Los Angeles Chapter for your memberships!
Here’s the latest & greatest membership deal: with a 2 year commitment, all new members will receive 4 free dinner meetings! Upon joining for the first year, you will receive 2 free dinner meetings & when you renew for the 2nd year, you will then get 2 more free dinner meetings! Sponsors of new members will also continue to receive a free dinner meeting when you bring the new member to the meeting with their completed application & payment.
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ATTENTION ALL LOS ANGELESASPE MEMBERS
Membership Drive challenge. All current members will bring in 1 new member this year. Should you fail, I’m sure a fine will be levied, and if you succeed, an award may be coming your way!
Should anyone need a current membership application, please do not hesitate to contact me as your VP Membership at [email protected]. You are also welcome to call me at 562-447-4561.
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WHO Showed up?Attendance for the September 2017 Meeting...
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EDUCATION REPORTHaig Demergian, PE, CIPEV.P. Education
One Member ’s Opinion
Sewer systems short history.
Following the development of sanitation from ancient period to today’s sanitation, we may conclude that a gradual but substantial decrease in importance was observed in medieval times compared with ancient times.
The answer to this question is very complex and is explained in part by considering few factors which are related with the number of living population and location in different stages of civilization.
Civilization= social organization of a high order, advanced in social relations, science and arts.
Uninformed persons, even in our profession, talk about “modern sanitation”, as something recently developed. But if you examine the history, sanitation is far from a new discovery.
It is true that development of sanitation progressed very slowly, if at all, in some 6000 years.
This opinion is a small and succinct history, which will follow the development ofsanitation, to understand what really happened.
The ancient Mesopotamian empires of Assyria and Babylonia, located near present Baghdad, are places dated about 4500 BC, where it was found great advances in civilization. People living in that time, developed agriculture, domesticated animals and start living in civilized cities, with accommodations as running water and collecting sewage. Recent archeological excavations discovered considerable important information. The art of sanitation developed in 2550 BC, might sometimes, shame many present towns of similar size.
Some of these pipes and drains are still working after 4000 years. Obviously this is an excellent example of a good products and good craftsmanship.
Similar civilizations are “Indus civilization” in India, dated about 2550 BC and “Minoans Civilization” dated about 3000 BC in the Island of Crete in the Aegean Sea. Both of these civilizations developed majestic palaces and displayed considerable understanding of hydraulics and water flow. Water was carried in terra-cotta pipes and sewage channels were built from stones.
Some of these pipes and drains are still working after 4000 years. Obviously this is another excellent example of a good products and good craftsmanship. Indoor plumbing was discovered not only in palaces, but also in housing for working population.
Roman period.
It is known that Roman Empire (400 BC - 450 AD) was a period of great development of civilization in many fields.
Romans build in 200 BC extensive aqueducts, which are still standing, to bring water from the distant mountains to the cities. Also they build sewers to drain wasted water and rain water.
When a new city was designed, the first construction was the municipal bath and latrines. The most famous bath is “The Bath of Caracalla” built in Rome during 212-217 AD. The bath complex consist of large, spacious buildings with hot pools, and cold pools, places to relax, has latrines, is heated with warm air, circulating under floor and in double walls. They had to install 2,000 tons of material everyday, for 6 years, to complete this complex. Next to the bath building are separate buildings for libraries, meetings and prayers.
Water was supplied from aqueducts and distributed with lead pipes, which are still working after over 2000 years. (Nobody knows what was the guarantee offered by the Contractor!). Our present water pipes, last an average of 50 - 70 years, and plastic pipes even much less.
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Gilfoy for making this a fun and enjoyable activity for everyone who came. This was our first time at this location and camping was an added activity for the first time. Next year will be even more fun. If you have any ideas for activities for children, please let us know.
Next, our chapter’s big event is the Holiday Monte Carlo party which will be held on Saturday, November 11, 2017 at the Airtel Plaza Hotel, 7277 Valjean Ave. Van Nuys. Contact Jeff and Hal for the payment. This year is a little more for our members: $50 per person and you will get one free ticket. But for non-member, you need to pay $50 per ticket. For more details about this party, see our flyer.
Additionally to all of these events, Kook is coordinating with Magic Castle for an ASPE family fun day.
Our other chapter event is the Women of ASPE event. I assigned Ms. Linda Deunay to lead our WOA event. Linda has a lot of great ideas. Please contact her. I hope to have the first event before the end of this year.
WOA: You have to opt in to this program as it is not automatic. If you are interested in becoming part of the group and be able to receive updates on the various
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Joe Cunningham, LEED-APDirector, West anD northWest regions
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programs WOA is working on, please contact Stacey Kidd, at [email protected] or contact a board member.
We are currently reaching over 210 members according to the September Society report. That number is above our target of 200 for this year. Thanks to all of our board members and VP Membership John for the hard work in gaining new members. Keep on recruiting. Also if you join, there are a total of four free dinners. Contact John for details. Hey members! If you have a financial problem in maintaining your current membership and not able to renew, let us know. We’ll find a way to help you to stay current.
Starting in January, 2018, ASPE-LA will increase the meeting fee for non-members. I had a conversation with Don and he suggested to contact the Society for a member-at-large list so I can contact the members who live around the LA area to change to our chapter. Again, any ASPE LA Members suffering unexpected hardships that strain their relationships, careers, and finances, please contact me. If you or an immediate family member are in need of assistance, please send the details to me.
Anyone who is planning to attend 2017 Technical Symposium, in Montreal, QC, Canada, I will see you there.
If you have an idea for a group activity to bring our ASPE families together, please let me or our Board members know. Check the website for time, location and topic of our next meeting. Until next month.
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The period between 400 - 800 AD is a period of migration of tribes (barbarians) from Asia, and ended with the collapse of Western Roman empire after Goths conquered Rome in 476 AD.
There are numerous other ancient civilizations who developed sanitation and fresh water facilities for their population. The civilization listed above are examples of few of them.
Dark Ages.
This period between 500 – 1000 AD classified as “Dark Ages” is very confusing because written history of this period is very limited. The period is characterized by religious struggle and catholic corruption. Sanitation, availability of safe potable water, removal of human excrements, and bathing were totally ignored. It is not a surprise that 1/3 of the population of Europe was killed by water born illnesses.
Appears that all the knowledge of ancestors living 2000 – 3000 years earlier was forgotten or lost.
Renaissance.
Renaissance (rebirth) followed Dark Ages, after 1000 AD, and has been characterized by a surge in classical values, discoveries, inventions, as paper and printing, etc. Also new approach was imposed by municipalities, regarding sanitation and availability of safe drinking water offered to population living in close quarters of new developed cities.
Industrial revolution started in England and Germany in 1700 - 1800 and a large section of population moved from rural areas to cities, close to large factories. This time is characterized by mechanization of agriculture and textile manufacturing, application of power including ships and railroads that affected social, economic and cultural conditions of population. Sewers were build under streets and indoor plumbing start to become more common for working class. However this process developed slowly, because of the cost, and absence of information about importance of sanitation and availability of non-contaminated drinking water.
Later, in 1890 AD, the work of Dr. Louis Pasteur and Dr. Koch open the eyes of “scientific gurus” of the time, that all diseases are the result of bacteria, viruses and other micro organisms, and are not God punishment for our
sins. 1900 AD can be considered the birth of a new medical specialty: Microbiology.
Today there are still millions of people in underdeveloped countries, who do not benefit of safe fresh water or proper sanitation facilities. In a recent article discussing sanitation and water situation in several South African countries, reports : “The unrelenting struggle against sanitation and water poverty continues to be a daily struggle for majority of people living in South Africa. From 170 million people, almost 2/3 have no access to basic sanitation, and over 100 million have no access to clean safe drinking water”. That explains why each year, about 120,000 children under age of 5, die from diarrhea and other water borne illnesses.
From recent surveys, it is estimated that approximately 2.3 billion people lack access to proper sanitation, and from this large group of people, 1.1 billion practice open defecation. It is no surprise that under these conditions, over 500,000 children die every year from diarrhea caused by polluted water and poor sanitation.
One solution to this global crisis, is the new low cost toilet pan, named SaTo (SafeToilet) that, utilizes a simple plastic trap door, to close off pit latrines made of concrete. This reduces disease transmission from flying insects, that come in contact with human waste. The original SaTo, was the first step in developing a full line of bathroom products for people living far away from water and sewer infrastructures.
American Standard developed this toilet pan, supported by a grant from Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation. More than 1 million self contained toilets are currently in use in 14 countries. The target is, to provide access to sanitation for 100 million people by year 2020.
Currently field testing is underway for three new models of SaTo designed to be used where water is available. The user will rinse the pan using a small amount of water.
There are also, people who had plenty of hot and cold water and sanitation facilities, who don’t follow elementary rules of hygiene, as washing often their hands. More education of population – at – large is in order.
As you can see, from this concise opinion, sanitation is not a new discovery, and in fact, developed very slowly during past 6000 years.
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We want YOU to join our group!AYP is dedicated to the needs of plumbing designers 35 years old and younger. Your local ASPE Chapter is busy organizing exciting opportunities to help you excel in your career:
» Partnerships with other industry groups » Social and networking events » Professional development opportunities » Mentoring programs » And more!
Visit aspe.org/ayp to get involved.
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Kelly Gilfoy was then called to the podium to assess fines for the evening which he did with great humor and tremendous skill. Among those ensnared in Kelly's fundraiser were the whol ARUP contingency, Jeffy Cohen, Kurt, Wilson, Brett, Roland.. for sure..., Danny & Kevin, Mike, Peter, me, your humble newsletter editor and David Munoz. It was brutal but well worth the beating.
Vivian then introduced Roland Gutierrez of Daybreak Technologies as our speaker for the evening's presentation on Stationary Fire Pumps and its related systems and testing requirements. It was delivered in an engaging fashion and we all learned a little more about the subject and Roland himself!
Raffle prizes were raffled and the meeting was adjourned at 9:30pm.
We had 52 in attendance.
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Morris replied, "Just doing what you said, Doc: 'Get a hot mamma and be cheerful.''' The doctor said, "I didn't say that. I said, 'You've got a heart murmur. Be careful.'"
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Los Angeles ChapterAmerican Society of Plumbing Engineers
Officers - Board of Directors
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Chairman Education CommitteeHAIG DEMERGIAN PE, CPD,
FASPEPHONE (323) 931-3770
Chairman Scholarship CommitteeVIVIAN ENRIQUEZ, CPD,
FASPEArup
PHONE (310) [email protected]
Chapter Affiliate Liaison:RON BRADFORD
Signature SalesPHONE (951) 549-1000
Chairman Board of GovernorsWILLIAM SILER
Southcoast Engineering GroupPHONE (818) 224-2700
TreasurerHAL ALVORD, CPD, GPD
Donald Dickerson & AssociatesPHONE (818) [email protected]
Administrative SecretaryCHRISTOPHER YANG, PE,
CDP, CFPSAffiliated Engineers
PHONE [email protected]
Corresponding SecretaryNewsletter Editor
JEFF ATLASDelco Sales
PHONE (661) [email protected]
AYP LiaisonCHIARA SULZE
ArupPHONE (310) [email protected]
President WILLIAM SILER
SOUTHCOAST ENGINEERINGPHONE (818) 224-2700
FAX (562) [email protected]
Vice President TechnicalVIVIAN ENRIQUEZ, CPD,
FASPEArup
PHONE (310) [email protected]
Vice President LegislativeKOOK DEAN, PE, CDP, GPD
LADWPPHONE (213) [email protected]
Vice President MembershipJOHN ZAGORSKI
Mainline SalesPHONE (562) 447-4561
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President THURA ZIN, CPD, GPD
ArupPHONE (310) 578-4514
