Meeting Notice

Tri-State Chapter DHI Meeting Minutes
To: The Membership
From: Troy D. Haupert
Date: October 16, 2003
Re: Meeting Minutes from October 14, 2003
Attendance: 41 Members/ 31 stayed for Dinner
Location: Williamson Restaurant, Horsham, PA

  • Program: Software Presentations by Avaware Technologies - Steven Rendulic and Comsense, Inc. Jeffrey Downs.
  • Meeting began at 5:35. Call to order, roll call, sign in sheet was passed around, dinner selections were made and introduction of Chapter Officers.
  • Meeting Minutes from the May 20, 2003 meeting were waived due to recorder failure.
  • Treasurer's Report: Reported by Dino Dusi. Balance on hand as of October 14, 2003 was $10,795.25. Balance would change as some additional payments were received from the golf outing at the meeting.
  • Programs: As reported by Mike Cassidy. A brief overview was given as to what the membership could expect this next year form the Tri-State Chapter. This included possible education regarding "Greentree" certifications on wood doors. Mike briefly gave an overview of several other topics for future meetings. There will possibly be a "tabletop" meeting in the spring for all those interested in showing their products.
  • Education/Program: Reported by Troy D. Haupert. Avaware Technologies and Comsense Inc. both made presentations of their computer software packages to all those present. Those attending got to see the practical use of each system. Attendance by distributors was minimal.
  • Website: Reported by Ken Thompson. Website was last updated approximately October 1, 2003. Ken asked that everyone check the membership directory and make sure all member information is correct as shown. This information is not updated on a regular basis.
  • Membership/Scholarship: Reported by Brian Hanes. Nothing to report
  • Social/Golf: Reported by Ross Brinley. The golf outing at Arrowhead golf course was a huge success and a good time was had by all. It was announced that all future golf outings will be held there. First and second place teams were announced. A recommendation was made from the membership to add a price for just dinner as there were those that would have liked to attend just the dinner portion of the event without playing golf. Ross stated that this should not be an issue as there were separate checks issued to the golf course and to the caterer. Some members also reiterated that in the past, the quarterly meeting was held after the outing.
  • Codes: Reported by Jerry Richmond, AHC/CDC. It was announced that effective November 1, 2003 Positive Pressure Labels will be required in the state of New Jersey.
  • CSI-AIA Liaison - Reported by Jerry Richmond, AHC/CDC. It was reported that AIA membership is cost prohibitive at this time. It was suggested that Tom Clelland, AHC be contacted with regard to CSI.


  • Announcements: Reported by Ken Thompson
    • DHI Management workshop "Capitalizing on Profitable Market Growth" will be held November 5-6, 2003 at the Renaissance Philadelphia Airport Hotel.
    • DHI technical "Super School" will be held from February 29 - March 5, 2004 at the Riviera Hotel in Las Vegas. This will replace the regional technical school classes previously offered in different areas of the country. ADH1/ADH2/AH3/AH4/EH1/EH2/EH3/CDC Prep education will be offered. They anticipate over 300 people to participate.
  • Old Business: None to report
  • New Business: Reported by Ken Thompson
    • Ken paid tribute to Mary Roth, DAHC who passed away just prior to the show in Tampa. Bill Elliott shared with the membership his thoughts and comments about the passing of Ms. Roth.
    • Ken read through a number of apprentice certificates that he has received. None of the apprentices were present at the meeting to receive their certificates. Ken Thompson along with Bill Elliot of DHI awarded an AHC Consultant Pin and certificate to Richard C. Martin, AHC of Door Solutions / New Holland Concrete.
    • The annual Toys for Tots drive was announced. All those bringing an unwrapped toy to the meeting December 9, 2003 will receive a $5 credit towards their meal.
    • Chapter Vice President Position is now open as Tim Greenwood has resigned the position. Ken acknowledged all the fine work and contributions made be Tim to the chapter.
    • Motion was made to accept New Business & Seconded
  • Special Program: Bill Elliott, Jr., AHC DHI National President spoke to the membership. Bill brought the membership up to date with some of the changes that DHI National is making. Some of the changes are:
    • The addition of new DHI certifications - EHC Electrified Hardware Consultant. AOC - Accredited Openings Consultant, which is available to only those that are AHC/CDC/EHC certified.
    • Working closely with CSI in the Specification Master Format restructuring
    • Restructuring of the DHI education programs
    • Highlights of the Tampa DHI trade show - introduction of possible legislation to NFPA 80/101 requiring testing of all labeled openings on a yearly basis. This would possibly lead to a large "aftermarket" sales increase.
  • At 7:05 Ken Thompson announced the next meeting on December 9, 2003. The meeting will be held at the Stockyard Inn in Lancaster, PA. Ken once again reminded the membership of the "Toys for Tots" drive to be held at that meeting.
  • There was a motion to adjourn the meeting and seconded.