President's Report

Announcing the Annual Product Show & Spring Updates

Dear ASPE Seattle Members,

As we welcome the arrival of spring, we’re reminded of the energy and renewal this season brings. Robin Williams once said, “Spring is nature’s way of saying, ‘Let’s party!’” We hope you’re feeling inspired as the days grow brighter and the flowers begin to bloom.

March Product Show: An Exciting Partnership

We’re thrilled to announce the annual Product Show, taking place in partnership with ASHRAE Puget Sound. This event is a highlight of our calendar, bringing together professionals from across plumbing and HVAC industries to connect, learn, and celebrate innovation.

Event Highlights

·         Product Variety: Explore a wide array of products from leading manufacturers and suppliers in plumbing and HVAC.

·         Presentations: Attend engaging presentations covering the latest advancements, best practices, and trends in our field.

Exhibitor Registration

Are you interested in showcasing your products or services? Exhibitor registration is now open! We encourage you to sign up and secure your spot early. For more information and registration details, please visit our chapter website or reach out directly to the event coordinator.

Special Drawing Announcement

To make the event even more exciting, we’re hosting a drawing for a trip to the ASPE Convention. All attendees will have the opportunity to enter, so don’t miss your chance to win this fantastic prize!

Event Details

·         Date: March 18, 2026

·         Location: Renaissance Hotel, Seattle

·         Registration: 2:45pm - 4:00pm
Keynote Speakers: 3:00 - 4:00 pm
Product Show: 4:00 - 6:30 PM

·         Keynote Topic: Rainwater Harvesting and a New Type of Water Storage Tanks
Keynote Speaker: Dave Stark, Rainwater Management System (RMS) and Harry Hasebe,  Mitsubishi Chemical America Inc. (MCA)

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STEAM Event

On Thursday evening, March 26, 2026, we will be attending a STEAM event at Federal Way High School.  In the past, 100s of students, K-12 and their parents have stopped by to learn more about plumbing/engineering.  If you have kids in the district or are interested to help us with ideas, product information or activities that would benefit this, please let us know.

Thank You and Well Wishes

We deeply appreciate your continued participation and support of the ASPE Seattle Chapter. Your enthusiasm and engagement make our events successful and our community vibrant. On behalf of the Seattle ASPE Board, we wish you a joyful spring season and look forward to seeing you at the Product Show!

Warm regards,

Linda Burman, Seattle ASPE President

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VP Technical Report

March Greetings!

Go Seahawks!

Thanks to everyone for being flexible last month as we had to reschedule our Chapter meeting and speaker to accommodate the Seattle Seahawks victory parade in downtown Seattle.  I’d also like to thank our fill-in speaker, Anthony Jones with Cougar System, for stepping in last minute to provide a great presentation on “Control and Control Panels”.  For those who have been asking, our previously scheduled February presentation has been rescheduled for the March Chapter Product Show.

Speaking of the Chapter Product Show…we hope that you can attend the annual ASPE Seattle/ASHRAE Puget Sound Product Show this month on March 18^th.  The technical presentation will begin at 3:PM and will be Dave Stark with Rainwater Management System (RMS) and Harry Hasebe with Mitsubishi Chemical America (MCA).  They will be presenting on “Rainwater Harvesting and New Type of Water Storage (FRP Panel Tank)”.

Both the technical presentation and the product show are free to attendees, so we hope to see you there!

Until Next Time…

April Ricketts, PE, CPD, LEED AP BD+C
ASPE Seattle Chapter Vice President Technical

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VP Membership Report

Greetings ASPE Seattle members!

Follow the link below for future events including information on upcoming Technical Meetings!

ASPE Seattle Chapter - Meeting/Event Information

Congratulations to our Members with March Birthdays and Membership Anniversaries!

March Member Birthdays

Michael Bacon

Osvaldo Cervantes

Alex Drew

James Gagnon

Ian Hall

Daniel Houser

Stephen Howard

Steven Huff

Dustin Johnson

Dan Luzius

Vega Margaritov

Skyler Raine

Steve Sharratt

Emily Strobridge

Margaret West

March Membership Anniversaries

Bryan Murdach-VP Membership

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VP Legislative Report

Hello Seattle ASPE,

Discussions are beginning to take place for proposed 2024 City of Seattle code change proposals. Keep an eye out for CCAB meeting announcements if you are interested in keeping track of these. As far as plumbing and fuel gas code change proposals go, Public Health – Seattle/King County (PHSKC) intends to host a Teams meeting in early May to introduce and discuss PHSKC sponsored proposals with local stakeholders. Look for announcements in the PHSKC monthly newsletter between now and then for more information.

According to the ‘2024 Code Review and Adoption Cycle’ document currently posted on SBCC’s website, it appears the 2024 codes will have an expected effective date of May 3^rd, 2027 if things go well. The effective date for the 2024 City of Seattle codes will likely be shortly after.

Looking forward to seeing many of you at the ASPE/ASHRAE product show on March 18^th!

-DP

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Women of ASPE Report

March is Women’s History Month – a special time to celebrate the incredible women in our industry and the women of ASPE who continue to lead, build, design, and inspire.

To honor this month, we’re hosting a Women’s Month Happy Hour at Patterson Cellars Tasting Room in SODO on Thursday March 26^th from 5:30pm to 7:30pm.

 3861 1st Ave S, Suite D, Seattle, WA 98134 (There is a dedicated parking lot available for guests.)

Join us for an evening of connection, community, and celebration. Enjoy light bites, wine, coffee, and local beers on tap while networking in a relaxed and welcoming setting.

As part of the evening, we will also be assembling Women’s Shelter Care Boxes to donate to a local shelter, supporting women in our community who are navigating challenging times. This is a meaningful opportunity to give back while coming together as an industry. Whether you’re a long-time member or new to ASPE, we invite you to celebrate the women shaping our field. All are welcome!

Please RSVP by scanning the QR code on the flier so we can plan accordingly.

We hope to see you there!

For more information about our organization, please visit our webpage on the ASPE site.

We invite you to follow us on social media for updates and details about upcoming events. Relevant WOA links and social media accounts include:

ASPE page: Women of ASPE - ASPE

Website: https://www.aspe.org/membership-global-community/membership/special-interest-groups/women-of-aspe/
Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/groups/203299903473073
LinkedIn Page: https://www.linkedin.com/groups/8462331
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/womenofaspe/
Hashtag #WOASPE

If you are interested in supporting the advancement of women in the plumbing engineering industry, WOA provides valuable opportunities for professional networking, resource sharing, and leadership development.

To learn more about how you can participate at both national and local levels, please contact us via email.

We continually seek new members and welcome fresh ideas for collaborative activities and networking initiatives.

Region 4 Liaison

Gail McGehee

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