Dear CALBO Friends and Colleagues,

What a busy and rewarding Spring it has been! It was wonderful seeing so many of you at the multi-chapter meetings in Santa Cruz and Los Angeles during Building Safety Month. Connecting with members across the state is always an inspiring reminder of the strength, expertise, and dedication of our building safety community.

Since I stepped into the role of President, CALBO has hit the ground running. We successfully hosted our 64th Annual Business Meeting in Santa Clara, welcomed 18 aspiring leaders into the Building Officials Leadership Academy (BOLA), launched registration for our signature Education Weeks, and continuously expanded our educational offerings and member resources. Having laid these successful foundations, we have so much to look forward to in the months ahead.

Building safety professionals, led by CALBO, continue to make their voices heard in Sacramento. Through our proactive advocacy efforts, our organization remains actively engaged on numerous legislative proposals impacting both our profession and the communities we protect. Just last month, members from across the state participated in our annual Leadership & Advocacy Day at the State Capitol. Our delegation met with more than 25 legislative offices to emphasize the vital role of local building departments and address essential issues affecting our industry. I encourage you to visit our Bill Report page to stay up to date on the legislation CALBO is tracking on your behalf.

As a member-driven organization, CALBO’s success relies on individuals who are willing to share their time, expertise, and unique perspectives. I am routinely asked, “How can I get more involved with CALBO?” If you have ever considered taking that next step, I strongly encourage you to explore serving on a CALBO Policy Committee. It is a fantastic opportunity to connect with peers and actively shape the future of our profession. Click here for the application.

A perfect example of our members making a tangible difference is the recently launched Career Resource Hub on the CALBO website. Developed through the dedicated efforts of our Professional Engagement Committee, this tool is designed for those seeking a professional change—including individuals transitioning due to trade injuries—or anyone searching for a lifelong career path. This resource provides excellent tools for professional growth while introducing the next generation to rewarding careers in building safety.

Another resource worth exploring is the new CALBO Online Portal at members.calbo.org. Designed as an all-in-one hub, the portal allows you to seamlessly register for courses, view training transcripts and attendance history, pay invoices online, browse active job postings, and access member resources. More features are already on the horizon, and if you haven’t explored the portal yet, I highly encourage you to log in.

Looking ahead, there are plenty of opportunities to continue learning and connecting. In addition to our summer webinars and On Demand offerings, we will once again host our hybrid Education Weeks this Fall in Burlingame and Costa Mesa. This year’s lineup features more than two dozen courses, including brand-new offerings for permit technicians, plan reviewers, inspectors, and structural professionals.

The Permit Technician Career Advancement Academy will also be held at both locations. Click here to learn more about this annual program designed to strengthen the technical and interpersonal skills of counter staff, enhancing both daily building department operations and professional growth.

Before the busy Fall season arrives, I hope you will take some well-deserved time to enjoy the great state we call home. California offers no shortage of places to explore, personal projects to tackle, and memories to make with family. Fall will be here before we know it, and I look forward to seeing many of you at Education Weeks and industry events around the state.

Sincerely, 
Mike Brinkman