Region I ...

PENNBOC Region I held three business meetings in the last year and plans to hold another meeting and seminar before January 2007.

• December 2005, Region I hosted a presentation by James Quigley of ICC on the International Plumbing Code 2003
• United Spinal Association presented an accessibility seminar at Lower Salford Township March 2006
• Upper Dublin Township hosted a meeting in July that featured a presentation by Computer Software Inc. of Chalfont, PA on their "Magnet" automated, integrated system for permitting, licensing, scheduling inspections, code enforcement, and other building department functions.  This is a relatively new product that is being used by two municipalities in the region and being considered by a half-dozen others.

During the July meeting, members nominated a slate of officers to serve Region I for 2007 and 2008.  Bruce Hentschel from Abington Township was nominated president, and Rob Reilley from Lower Salford, vice-president.  Elections will take place at the year-end meeting, and the results will be reported afterward.

Region I membership grew 13% during 2006, from 159 to 180 paid members.  Thanks to the officers that are completing their two-year terms this fall.  Special thanks go to Rob Reilley for putting together a number of excellent educational programs.