President's Report

May 2026 Greetings to ASPE Seattle

Dear ASPE Seattle Members,

May is upon us and that means our last meeting is held next week until we meet again in September. 

Meeting registration

PLEASE register on the website for meetings ahead of time. Pre -registering helps us ensure we have an accurate head count for the restaurant, so everyone gets their food on time and we have enough tables setup. If you need website access or are having trouble registering, please let us  know.   Registration: https://seattleaspe.net/meetinginfo.php

Chapter Elections

This month the Seattle Chapter will be holding our bi-annual elections at our May Chapter meeting.  We have most of the positions proposed and a couple of vacancies that need filling.  If you have an interest in serving on the board, please consider volunteering and let us know.

Golf Outing

Save the Date - our ASPE Golf outing this year will be held on June 26th at Echo Falls in Snohomish, Starting out with breakfast,  event runs from 7 am – 3:00 pm. The tournament will be a 4 person team scramble.  Driving range opens before the round and the event will kickoff at 8:00 am. After the round, there will be lunch followed by our raffle! Watch for additional information.

2026 ASPE Convention

The 2026 ASPE Convention & Expo will be held on October 8-14, 2026, at the Oklahoma City Convention Center, featuring plumbing engineering innovations, professional development sessions, and a major industry tradeshow.

The ASPE Convention & Expo is a premier event for plumbing engineers, designers, specifiers, and contractors, offering a combination of educational sessions and the largest plumbing product tradeshow in the United States.  Attendees can explore the latest in plumbing system design, sustainable solutions, and emerging technologies, while connecting with industry leaders and peers.

Registration Information - 2026 ASPE Convention & Expo

Until we meet again, all the best,

Linda Burman, Seattle ASPE President

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VP Technical Report

May Greetings!

Thank you all for making last month’s chapter meeting on  “Emergency Water Supplies for Healthcare” by Brian Soderham.”  Although we had a smaller turnout than usual (folks being on spring break), it was a fantastic presentation with lots of great questions and interaction.

This month’s presentation will be on “Code Requirements for Rooftop Equipment and Supports” by David Boudrero with Miro. Here is his bio:

David Boudrero graduated from Utah State University with a master's degree in structural engineering. David received his professional engineering license in 2021 and worked as a consulting structural design engineer prior to moving to MIRO to specialize in rooftop supports. David has been with MIRO Industries for almost 2 years and enjoys the opportunity to educate engineers and rooftop professionals on code requirements for rooftop supports.

This is our last Chapter Meeting of the 2025-26 year. Thank you all for your ideas for meeting speakers and for getting an early start on recommended presentation topics for the 2026-27 year. Thank you also for your continued support of the ASPE Seattle Chapter.

This month is also our chapter elections for 2026-2028 Seattle Chapter Board Members. If you have not expressed an interest in running but are still thinking about it, please feel free to reach out to any of the current Board members so we can get your name on the ballot.

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 June Birthdays and Membership Anniversaries!

June Member Birthdays

June Membership Anniversaries

Bryan Murdach-VP Membership

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VP Legislative Report

Hello ASPE Seattle,

Hope you all have been enjoying the beautiful spring weather lately and getting outside! I was able to attend the Washington Association of Building Officials (WABO) annual meeting a couple of weeks ago. This was an opportunity to converse with building officials from all over the State. It’s always interesting to find out how other jurisdictions handle certain situations, review plans, establish permit fees, etc.. While discussing some upcoming State legislation, there were a few echoes of “thanks Seattle!” when someone wasn’t happy about a certain new law. On the other hand, at least one person genuinely did thank Seattle for having a working template to draw from when the new legislation was crafted. There are pros and cons to being a large city in a semi-rural State. The City of Seattle (and King County more broadly) do have an outsized influence in politics, but that can be a double-edged sword because it also means being the first to experiment with new ideas and figure out what works, often through multiple failed attempts. We should applaud those that have the courage to propose new ideas and follow through on them until they succeed.

Legislative update for the month: Public Health – Seattle/King County (PHSKC) will be hosting an open public meeting on May 7^th at 1pm to introduce their code change proposals for the 2024 Seattle Plumbing Code. Code changes can sometimes have unintended consequences if not carefully reviewed from different perspectives, so industry participation is vital. The meeting will be virtual through MS Teams. Here is the meeting link. Hope to see you there!

-DP

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Women of ASPE Report

May in Seattle finally feels like spring—longer days, a little more sun, and a good excuse to get out and reconnect. Women of ASPE is leaning into that energy, with a focus on building real connections and supporting each other along the way. We’re also teaming up with the Young Engineers of ASPE on a tag-team event that’s currently in the works, which should be a fun way to bring different perspectives together and learn from one another during the summer months. Whether you show up to an event, reach out to someone new, or just take a moment to reset, we’re glad you’re part of this community.

-Gail McGehee

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

Linda Burman, PE

253-508-2658, [email protected]

WOA Liaison - Region 4 West

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