Originally Posted By: Nick Gromicko This post was automatically imported from our archived forum.
Ed,
Nearly everyone at NACHI is renewing. We have one of the highest renewal rates of any association (not just home inspection associations) that ever existed anywhere in the world. I think renewal rate says much about the value NACHI returns to its members for the 79 cents a day it charges.
Anyway, I enjoyed having you as a fellow member. It was fun and please hang out with us here in the open-to-all sections of the message board.
Originally Posted By: jmyers This post was automatically imported from our archived forum.
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I know there are a lot of new inspectors here, if you need some "off the record" advice, feel free to drop me an email at: cshomeinspector@aol.com
Ed,
Sorry to see you leave but with your exit comes a very kind offer (see above). It is great to have an educated and experienced inspector around, such as yourself, to help all those new guys that need a helping hand (aka, good advice) every now and again.
Come back and visit us soon. 
Originally Posted By: jfarsetta This post was automatically imported from our archived forum.
Ed,
I have never asked you to be censored, chastised, removed, kicked out, or otherwise. So, no, I am not celebrating this evening.
If your membership had expired, and you knew this, then how could you possibly be surprised at this, or accuse someone of being happy over it?
Bottom line was that you failed to renew, and as such, cannot be a member of the org. Its pretty simple, no? I think that most orgs would have taken similar action, it you did the same thing while in their ranks, long ago.
Shame on NACHI for poor housekeeping, I guess. Be thankful you were still able to reap whatever member benefits you could, during the time you were allowed to operate under the wire, so to speak.
Good luck...
-- Joe Farsetta
Illigitimi Non Carborundum
"Dont let the bastards grind you down..."
Originally Posted By: dnice This post was automatically imported from our archived forum.
Alright! Knock off the hug-fest already It’s not like Ed is heading in for delicate brain surgery (though there are those who feel that might be a good idea).
So just send him some flowers and be done with it.
Originally Posted By: bsumpter This post was automatically imported from our archived forum.
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Consider yourself fortunate. Think of the hundreds of members who simply can't beg their name off the NACHI membership roles even though they've never paid. In reality, you're one of the lucky few who no longer has to worry about your good name being associated with the likes of Gromicko. Even an investigative journalist that focuses on sensationalistic, antagonistic topics couldn't stomach the idea of speaking to Gromicko on the phone and now your ties (by the grace of God) have been severed.
The only thing that would make it all sweeter is to have your IP address blocked and have NACHI shut down one more portion of the "Board for Beginners" that they call home.
Sounds like someone else that used to post here...
I just want to know what the deal with Kat is...from asking for help to a negative post in one day?
Hmmm....
But anyway, goodbye Mr. Porter, and best of luck from this "beginner"
-- "In the fields of observation, chance favors only the mind that is prepared"
Originally Posted By: awatson This post was automatically imported from our archived forum.
Yeah, me too.(got booted) Of course, I don’t really do inspections and haven’t paid dues in 7 months.
Nick, I’m really glad that you post on this part of the BB. I am still helping a few NACHI members build websites and I can keep up with all the cool stuff you’ve got going on here that will help me build sites.
Originally Posted By: dargabright This post was automatically imported from our archived forum.
Just wondering when the shoe will drop on my “membership”. I’m about six months overdue and haven’t heard more than a wisper.
There are some very good inspectors with NACHI, and I wish you good fortune.
There are easy membership requirements too. Too easy for this old contry boy to get cosy with, but it is an easy way to allow a few lazy people to get instant creditability and contribute to Nick". Yes this is a money maker for him and only him, and It's pretty clear he won't give conrtol to those members that should guide the organization. Nick (the worlds higest paid janitor) is NACHI, and with the way things are going and things that have been said I belive it's time for me to leave the "membership".
I hope those of you that take this profession seriously do well. Delete me from the membership ranks. Im six months behind in my dues and not planing on paying. I'm tired of the funny business.
Originally Posted By: cmccann This post was automatically imported from our archived forum.
The latest trend of experienced people leaving and or not renewing can not be denied. The MAB was trying to acknowledge the experienced inspectors by allowing a “full member status” on their verification. That is being slammed down, but yet I read the Janitor is trying to start up the “CMI” designation again (better marketing), ummmm… .
Very frustrating, changes must be made and they need to start at the TOP, not the membership.
Originally Posted By: tallen This post was automatically imported from our archived forum.
cmccann wrote:
The latest trend of experienced people leaving and or not renewing can not be denied. The MAB was trying to acknowledge the experienced inspectors by allowing a "full member status" on their verification. That is being slammed down, but yet I read the Janitor is trying to start up the "CMI" designation again (better marketing), ummmm......... .
Very frustrating, changes must be made and they need to start at the TOP, not the membership.
Again?
-- I have put the past behind me,
where , however, it now sits, making rude remarks.
Originally Posted By: Nick Gromicko This post was automatically imported from our archived forum.
We acknowledge that collecting dues (or money from any source for that matter) is just not one of NACHI’s strengths.
David Argabright confirms this in his above post where he says that NACHI didn't even invoice him even though he owes dues... and then in the very same post... says NACHI is a "money maker."
It is funny to watch someone throw a punch and knock themselves out.
Its like watching NFL bloopers. 
Originally Posted By: Nick Gromicko This post was automatically imported from our archived forum.
I agree. I’m not the Top though. If I was the Top, we’d have the blind fella back and we’d have a CMI designation.
The "Top" as Chuck calls it... despite me disagreeing with them on some major issues... is doing an excellent job. They can't please everyone and shouldn't waste time trying.
) members have never paid one red cent to NACHI.
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