Originally Posted By: jmyers This post was automatically imported from our archived forum.
Jeff R,
I did know about this bill. Jack Milne from the PHIC would be introducing it, as much as a year ago. It really came down to a question of when, not if, this would be introduced.
I had just spoken to Gerry B this morning and it was a good conversation about or exam and where we personally feel NACHI members should go with it.
Instead of posting my personal views here, I believe that I will reserve them for the members only section, since nothing is set is stone, yet.
I do agree with you though Jeff, proctoring our exam would be a huge step forward. 
Mark that date on the calendar, JEFF R and JOE M agreed on something. Kinda makes you wonder what is going on with that JOE M guy, this is the second time this month he agreed on something with someone (that Chad guy). 
Are there any other takers?
Lend us your opinion folks, do you want to use other associations tests, or make up our own?
Originally Posted By: rwills This post was automatically imported from our archived forum.
Joe M quote:“Are there any other takers”?
takers for what? agreeing? I don’t recall us ever agreeing on anything, yet!
Anyway, spoke with Joe H this morning partially about the test issue. We both agreed that accepting the NHIE as a test would possibly be better than wasting time trying to create our own and running the risk of it not being accepted anyway. That’s what I think, I’ll let Joe speak for himself. Makes sense though at least for now! What’s your take?
Originally Posted By: jfarsetta This post was automatically imported from our archived forum.
Jeff,
Right now a proctored exam ala NACHI is way premature.
I thought the plan was to first embrace the NHIE until we have a proctored exam available. If we are working on anything towards this end prior to having a practice exam ready for our members, it goes against everything agreed to in past weeks.
We can say all we want about working on a proctored exam. Absent of outside validation, it will be a hard sell.
We should not be working on a proctored exam at this time. We should go with what is the current defacto standard. And, if we're thinking about changing the current NIE into something akin to an NHIE "light", I'd like to know who the hell authorized this shift in membership requirements.
-- Joe Farsetta
Illigitimi Non Carborundum
"Dont let the bastards grind you down..."
Originally Posted By: jmyers This post was automatically imported from our archived forum.
Joe F, Bob W, and Joe H if he is listening.
While I do agree that those are good exams but I personally don't see any reason why NACHI would not want to do their own proctored exam. Of course recognition is not going to come easy or overnight but once it is, part of their fight is over with, we have proven to be a major player that no one can just ignore any longer.
Say that NACHI was to recognize their exam under the notion that once we made an exam and had it proctored they would recognize ours. When the time comes they don't hold up to their end of the bargain, then what? Do we stomp our feet and cry foul? What the HE** can you do to get them to recognize our exam? Say the guy that made that deal with us, is no longer in that position! Will his successor have to hold up to a deal that he made while in that position?
I for one believe that NACHI is in the position to set a few standards of our own and we should not sell ourselves short by following in the footsteps of those that have tried so hard to hurt us with all the mud slinging.
Originally Posted By: jdigiacomo This post was automatically imported from our archived forum.
Any new info on this SB? Just getting into biz, but on part time basis for start up. Concerned with mentored inspections, tough enough just to find ride alongs at this point. My business plan does not cover a large QUANTITY of inspections over the next year, rather it focuses more on education, set up, marketing and limited inspections. I am concerned about investing money into this endevour only to find out the new bill makes it impractical to become an inspector. Any thoughts or suggestions? Thanks
Originally Posted By: Nick Gromicko This post was automatically imported from our archived forum.
I spoke with Evelyn Chianelli, Legislative Office for Research Liaison at the PA House of Representatives today.
You never know for sure, but I'll make a prediction:
Though this bill is dead a new one removing association membership requirement will probably be put forth. Membership in a private trade association should not be used as a licensing requirement... yes I said it.
One particular group's continual whining and complaining that a certain other group (NACHI) doesn't qualify because it doesn't have members in 10 states looks to be the reason.
Actually, in PA, I'm kind of glad. Nobody joins NACHI because they are required to (except in PA) and I like it that way. Our members are members out of free choice.