Houston Nov. 13 Meeting

APSP Greater Houston Chapter Meeting Thursday, November 13, 2008 Two Great Topics - One Great Night. Virginia Graeme Baker Pool & Spa Safety Act Mandates Compliance by December 19h... VGB Act Entrapment Avoidance Compliance: Get the latest information regarding mandates from the CPSC and recommended codes from the ICC.  A Presentation and Panel Discussion Speaker: Carvin DiGiovanni, APSP Senior Director of Technical Standards and a panel of ASME Compliant Cover and SVRS Industry Manufacturers. Moderator:  Jami Pittman, Stellar Sales  Learn how to comply with the Virginia Graeme Baker Act and how the Act addresses each of the 5 types of entrapment Hair; Limb; Body; Mechanical Entrapment; and Evisceration  Pose your questions to a panel of industry experts. Get updates and hands on experience with the new ASME A.112.19.8 2007 compliant drain covers and other anti-suction devices. A Texas Government Relations Update: What industry business owners need to know going into the 2009 legislative session.  Speaker:Tom Odeski, APSP Government Relations Advocacy Chairman, APSP North Texas Chapter President and APEC, Secretary Note New Meeting Location! Marriott Houston West Loop by the Galleria 1750 West Loop South Houston, Texas 77027 USA  Phone:  1-713-960-0111 The website, with map, can be found here    Event Schedule: 6:00 pm - 6:30 pm   Networking Happy Hour/Registration   Visit exhibitor tabletops featuring the new ASMEA.112.19.8 2007compliant equipment and covers                   6:30 pm - 9:30 pm    Dinner Meeting 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm    Entrapment Avoidance            -  8:00 pm - 8:20 pm    Break (dismissed to tabletops) 8:20 pm - 9:30 pm    Texas Government Relations Update  (industry attendees only)          Registration Fee: $35.00   Per Person   APSP/IPSSA Members and Texas Government Officials/Inspectors: $45.00   Per Person   Non Members includes dinner, dessert, tea or coffee.(Note: Alcoholic beverages are not included in price, but a cash bar is provided) $3.00 Garage Parking (stamped on site) ON LINE REGISTRATION IS NOW CLOSED. PLEASE CONTACT PAM VINJE, APSP REGIONAL MANAGER, AT 281-935-4260 FOR AVAILABLITY. THERE ARE A FEW TICKETS LEFT.         Pam Vinje Regional Manager Houston, TX, 77041   Phone:   281-807-7004 Fax:   832-565-1088 E-mail:   pvinje@APSP.org