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A Special Message from Your 2019-20 CALBO President
Dear CALBO Friends and Colleagues,
It was a pleasure to see many of you and have great conversations with you in San Diego at another successful CALBO Annual Business Meeting in March. I would like to thank our program developers, speakers, Past Presidents, sponsors, and everyone who contributed to hosting this educational and informative event. CALBO is moving forward to its 58th year and I am honored to serve as your 2019-2020 President.
Over the years, CALBO has grown and become a strong voice representing California building officials, building departments, and building safety professionals at many levels. Membership has increased to over 500 members representing 95% of the local jurisdictions statewide. The CALBO Board has also focused on ensuring that CALBO is fiscally sound and has reserve funds in place. Each year, we build upon prior accomplishments to advance our profession, and we will continue that effort this year. Based on member feedback at the ABM and throughout the year, the CALBO Board has established a set of goals and vision this year in the areas of legislative advocacy, developing the next generation, education and training, code development, and the advancement of our profession. The Board is also continuing to work with the Past Presidents to record CALBO history to recognize past members and their contributions to CALBO and our industry.
As a new CALBO year gets underway, many of CALBO’s policy committees will be engaged in working toward these goals. We are pleased to see new applicants this year and have placed many on committees to bring fresh ideas and new perspectives to CALBO. To all new and continuing committee members – thank you in advance for your participation and contribution to CALBO and our industry.
Besides serving on policy committees, CALBO offers many opportunities to get involved. The most recent opportunity was the annual Leadership and Advocacy Day (Legislative Day) in Sacramento. On April 17, we had the largest attendance since the inception of the event in 2005 with 45 CALBO members meeting with state legislators’ offices to discuss proposed bills impacting our industry and offering our profession as a resource. Increasing legislative advocacy and strengthening CALBO’s voice in Sacramento, especially with a new Governor in office, is an important goal for CALBO this year. Your participation elevated our profession and our organization.
Developing the next generation of code officials is another important goal of the Board by developing toolkits and a model program for CALBO members to explore. Education and training is also crucial, not just for developing the next generation, but for code veterans as well since this is a code change year. CALBO Training Institute has developed new courses and brought back some attendee favorites from years past for the four Education Weeks that CALBO has organized in response to membership needs.
2020-21 CALBO Media Packet
Coming Soon!
The New 2020-2021CALBO Media Packet will soon be available to plan for the new CALBO membership year starting on April 1, 2020. Take advantage of this one resource for all your CALBO marketing needs to reach CALBO membership throughout the year.
The New Packet will include:
- Annual CALBO Partner Program Registration – Gold, Silver and Bronze Levels
- CALBO event sponsorship registration
- CALBO event exhibitor registration
- Advertising specifics for the CALBO News
- CALBO Job Board Information
CALBO looks forward to another great year with our partners, sponsors, exhibitors and advertisers!
If you have any questions about CALBO Media Packet,
please contact the CALBO Office.
CALBO’s Role in the ICC Board of Directors Elections
As the largest chapter of the International Code Council (ICC), CALBO pays close attention to the ICC Officer and Board of Directors elections. Of special note for 2019, the ICC Annual Conference will be held in the west. Traditionally, this means a greater number of CALBO members will be in attendance at the conference and the attention of Board candidates will be focused upon our endorsements and member’s votes.
CALBO makes its endorsements for the ICC Board in coordination with the Western Pacific League of Building Officials (WPLBO) and has done so for over a decade. WPLBO is the loosely formed coalition between the state associations of California, Nevada and Washington, in addition of Region 1 and Region 2.
Each Fall, WPLBO holds a Candidates Forum, where all contenders for the ICC Board are invited to interview with WPLBO member representatives. WPLBO does not necessarily vote in blocks, nor does it prohibit the endorsements of any of its individual members. What the WPLBO Candidates Forum does is offer an opportunity for ICC Board Candidates to meet face-to-face with the primary leadership on the west coast. This year, the WPLBO Candidates Forum will be held August 22-23 in Seattle, Washington.
CALBO wants to assist our members and chapters in your efforts to make informed endorsements. CALBO will again participate in the WPLBO Candidates Forum, where our leadership will have the opportunity to holistically vet all ICC Board Candidates. Following the forum and by the end of August, CALBO will make our endorsements for the ICC Board of Directors. Given that the ICC Annual Conference will be held October 19-23, 2019 in Las Vegas, Nevada, there will be plenty of time for endorsed candidates to gain political traction and momentum prior to the election.
CALBO looks forward to welcoming ICC back to the western states for its 2019 Annual Conference and playing an active role in the election and governance of the code council.
If you have any questions or concerns regarding the information
provided above, please contact the CALBO Office.
CALBO’s 57th Annual Business Meeting – Thank You Sponsors for Your Participation!
4LEAF, Inc.
Bureau Veritas North America, Inc.
CCIDC, Inc.
CSG Consultants, Inc.
Degenkolb Engineers
e-PlanSoft
Energy Code Ace
HR Green, Inc.
International Code Council
International Code Council – Evaluation Service
Interwest Consulting Group, Inc.
MADCAD.com
Optimum Seismic
Oracle
SAFEbuilt, LLC.
Scott Fazekus & Associates
Simpson Strong-Tie Company, Inc.
Transtech Engineers, Inc.
VCA Code
Willdan
CALBO’s 57th Annual Business Meeting Sessions
Did you miss the 57th Annual Business Meeting or attend an Annual Business Meeting session that you want to share with your colleagues? View or download the topical presentations about trending subject matter in building-safety. For a complete list of all ABM presentations, please visit the Annual Business Meeting Presentations Page located on the CALBO website.
If you have questions regarding the information above, please contact the CALBO Office.
Special Message from Your 2018-19 CALBO President
Dear CALBO Colleagues,
As we wrap up another year, I want to thank each of you for making CALBO our dynamic membership driven organization. With that, I would like to encourage each of you to celebrate what we’ve achieved as a profession by attending CALBO’s 57th Annual Business Meeting in San Diego next month. This event marks an annual tradition that brings together membership from across the state for the best up-to-date building-safety training and programs. The CALBO Board, alongside hard-working members and staff, have been working diligently to bring to you this exceptional event. We have no doubt that this year’s ABM will be no different.
In this special ABM newsletter edition, read about the following event highlights:
-Program Schedule outlining daily trainings, sessions, panels and events
-Attendee Registration
-ABM Hotel Room Block
-Annual Golf Classic Tournament
-Companion’s Guest Pass
-President’s Reception and Dinner
-CALBO Job Fair and Career Development Day
The ABM program is built around four unique days of topical sessions meant to provide all ABM attendees with choices. From general session programs for all building department professionals, to unique workshops and interactive sessions, we are proud of the skills and topics that will be showcased this week. We hope you will take advantage of these opportunities.
CALBO’s 57th Annual Business Meeting – Thank You Sponsors for Your Upcoming Participation!
4LEAF, Inc.
Bureau Veritas North America, Inc.
California Code Check
CCIDC, Inc.
CSG Consultants, Inc.
Energy Code Ace
e-PlanSoft
HR Green, Inc.
International Code Council
International Code Council – Evaluation Service
Interwest Consulting Group
MADCAD.com
Optimum Seismic
Oracle
SAFEbuilt, LLC
Simpson Strong-Tie
VCA Code
Willdan
CALBO’s 57th Annual Business Meeting – Thank You Exhibitors for Your Upcoming Participation!
4LEAF, Inc.
Accela
Avolve Software
BRACELOK
Bureau Veritas North America, Inc.
CalCERTS
California Architects Board
California Department of Housing and
Community Development
California Energy Commission
California Solar and Storage Association
Camino
CCIDC, Inc.
CentralSquare Technologies
CityView, a div of Harris Computer Systems
Civos, Inc.
Coastland Civil Engineering
Computronix
CSG Consultants, Inc.
e-PlanSoft
EdgeSoft
Energy Code Ace
EsGil – A SAFEbuilt Company
Fire Rated Product Specialties Corp
Hoover Treated Wood Product
HR Green, Inc.
Independent Code Consultants, Inc.
Infovision Software
International Code Council
Interwest Consulting Group
Intuitive Municipal Solutions
JAS Pacific
MADCAD.com
Optimum Seismic
SAFEbuilt, LLC
Selectron Technologies
Shums Coda Associates
Simpson Strong-Tie
Smoke Guard California
TRB + Associates, Inc.
Tyler Technologies
VCA Code
ViewPoint Government Solutions, Inc.
West Coast Code Consultants, Inc.
Willdan
CALBO’s 57th Annual Business Meeting – Sponsorship Program
CALBO’s 57th Annual Business Meeting Exhibitor Program is sold out, but there is still time to register as a sponsor! Over 300 building department personnel and industry representatives statewide are expected to attend providing an unparalleled opportunity to showcase support for CALBO with the leaders of California building departments. Opportunities are first-come, first-served, so don’t wait!
You won’t go unnoticed as a Sponsor!
- Attendee Bag Insert Sponsorship – Provide souvenirs for ABM attendees, including resourceful tools and other giveaways!
- Attendee Morning Refreshment Sponsorship - Help start ABM attendees on the right foot with a full stomach with morning refreshments and coffee!
- Attendee Afternoon Refreshment Sponsorship - Provide ABM attendees with delicious afternoon refreshments and beverages!
- Many More Opportunities Available!
For any questions about the ABM Sponsorship Program, contact the CALBO Office.
CALBO’s 57th Annual Business Meeting – Companion’s Guest Pass
Companions, guests and visitors are always welcome at the CALBO Annual Business Meeting. While members are participating in official conference events, join other companions in “off-campus” activities. This year, CALBO is enhancing the companion experience by providing unstructured visits to some of San Diego’s most sought after locations. Companions can now enjoy the freedom of planning their days specific to their interests, as the Companion’s Guest Pass provides an opportunity to see much of America’s Finest City with three-days of offsite transportation. Each day, Monday through Wednesday, participating guests may choose to take CALBO provided transportation from the Hyatt to the main attractions of San Diego. The bus will leave the hotel at 9:30am each day and pick-up at the location at 3:00pm.
Monday, March 18 – Coronado Island Hotel del
Coronado
Tuesday, March 19 – Seaport Village
Downtown
Wednesday, March 20 – Balboa Park San Diego
Zoo
Interested guests are asked to pay a Guest Pass fee of $125.00, which will entitle the holder to board the bus each day and attend the President’s Dinner at SeaWorld Adventure Park on Wednesday evening. Tickets to the President’s Dinner may be purchased separately for $85.00. Please note, companions who have not paid the Guest Pass fee will not be allowed to board the bus and use CALBO provided transportation.
A no-host lounge will also be open each day from 9:00am – 5:00pm in the Palm I room as a meeting location for our companions. Guests are welcome to meet-up in this room each day for camaraderie. There is no fee or participation in the Guest Pass program required to access the lounge.
Download the 2019 CALBO ABM Companions Guest Pass Registration Form here!