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Philadelphia, Pennsylvania • October 30
The 2010 Convention and Engineered
Plumbing Exposition will be held in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Philadelphia is one
of the most centralized major cities on the
Eastern Seaboard.
Attendees are going to experience an
unbelievable array of history—history that
will come alive right in front of your eyes.
Philadelphia is the gateway to the past 200+
years of the United States, who we are, and
what we have become. Philadelphia offers
spectacular historical sites at every turn,
entertainment options that will boggle the
mind, eatery choices that will boggle the
stomach, thousands of shopping opportunities, museums, galleries, and artisans for
every palate, and educational institutions
that rival the world's best.
Education and Professionalism
The Convention's technical and professional
development programs are designed to
impart basic to advanced technical information and knowledge to please the widest possible array of engineers, designers,
specifiers and contractors. There will be six
areas of technical and educational concentrations, with combinations of stand-alone,
1.25-hour programming and double sessions of 2.5-hour duration to allow full immersion in a subject area
Earn While You Learn
Six educational time blocks offer participants almost 50 technical programs from
which to chose. Every technical program
carries with it Continuing Education Units
(CEUs) or Professional Development Hours
(PDHs). (ASPE is an approved provider in all
50 states for its technical programs.) CEU/
PDH certificates will be sent to all attendees
immediately following the Convention.
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Not a Member of ASPE?
Special Convention discounts are available
if you register early and become
an ASPE member.
★★ See the registration form. ★★
November 3, 2010
ASPE’s
Engineered Plumbing
Exposition
The 2010 ASPE Convention
Education • Professional Development
Networking • Exposition
And let's not forget the
Fun • Food • Beverages • Music
Receptions • Banquet • Tours
to
Largest of Its Kind Under One Roof
The 2010 ASPE Convention and Engineered
Plumbing Exposition is the world’s largest
gathering of plumbing industry products,
equipment, and services for plumbing engineers, designers, and contractors—four
football fields of exhibits—under one roof.
More than 300 manufacturers, suppliers,
and consultants will have technical exhibits
featuring everything from pipes to pumps
to fixtures, from compressors to computers
to consulting services.
This unique opportunity to view and
examine the equipment, products, and
services that you will be recommending
and specifying only occurs once every two
years. The Exposition features more than
six hours of uninterrupted, non-competing
exhibit time on Monday with another four
hours on Tuesday.
To help you find the latest and greatest
new products, be sure to browse through
the New Product Showcase located in the
Registration area, right at the entrance to
the Exposition hall. The New Product Showcase will feature more than 50 informative
displays and will pinpoint the product
displays on the Exposition floor.
The ASPE Engineered Plumbing Exposition is unique: No selling or order taking
is allowed on the floor—nothing but the
How Do You Get One?
There is only ONE way to get one of these
coins. You must be registered for the 2010
ASPE Convention.
When you receive your Convention
registration packet, one of these coins will
be included with the material. HINT: DON’T
LOSE THE COIN! There is no way to trace who
got what coin, and if you lose it, you will not
be able to use it. Even though we will know
you registered for the Convention, you will
NOT be able to get a second coin.
Lunch and Snacks Included!
To make it even easier for business to be
conducted without distraction, a compli-
Earn CEUs
YE OLD ASPE CONVENTION COIN
The 2010 Ye Old ASPE Convention Coin
doesn’t have any value stamped on it, but
it can be worth an immediate registration
discount, an additional chance for a laptop
computer, and an additional chance for a
grand prize.
Every ASPE coin has a number on it.
The coins will be randomly mixed into a
box to help ensure that they are in no way
connected or in any order.
providing of technical information and
specifications. This allows ASPE to provide
continuing education units for time spent
on the Exposition floor. (Not every state
recognizes a technical and educational
exposition as permissible for earning credit
hours. Check with your locality.) An electronic tracking system will be in
place to mark your entrance and exit to
the Exposition hall. With 10 exclusive noncompete show hours, there's the perfect
opportunity to earn 1.0 CEU/10 PDHs as
you visit product demonstrations and meet
the manufacturers' research and product
engineers.
the coin. If you have a winning coin, you
will immediately receive a $50 instant cash
registration discount, and you will receive
an extra ticket for both the laptop and the
grand prize drawing. (Remember to print
your name on the ticket before you drop
it in the proper box in the Exposition Hall.)
Good Luck!
What to Do With It
Be sure to bring the coin with you when
you come to the 2010 ASPE Convention to
pick up your registration materials. When
you get your materials, hand the coin to
the registration staff. They will be able to
immediately check the number that is on
2010 WORLD TOILET ORGANIZATION SUMMIT
FIRST TIME IN THE UNITED STATES
(See page 2 for more information)
ASPE Members:
Special Convention
discounts are
available
if you register early.
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See the
registration form.
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2010 is indeed Ringing in the Future for
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year, the Society is
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partnering with the InOF ASPE ternational Code Council to combine technical
programs and what would otherwise have
been this year’s Mechanical, Plumbing,
and Fuel Gas Code meeting, as well as the
World Toilet Organization Summit, into
one event.
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The ICC works in conjunction with and produces the
World Toilet Organization
Summit, and ASPE and ICC
have agreed to partner in
overseeing the first summit
event in the United States.
Recently ASPE signed a Memorandum
of Understanding with ICC. This was the
Society’s first cooperative venture with
an organization such as the ICC, and this
event is the first cooperative venture to occur from that agreement.
The opportunity to partner with the
ICC on technical programs and a major
charitable worldwide organization is indeed a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity. We
are pleased that coordination for these
events became practical and where better
than in the city that gave life and spirit to
the United States, the city of Philadelphia.
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2010 WORLD TOILET ORGANIZATION SUMMIT
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October 30 through November 3, 2010 — Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA
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Presented by the International Code Council
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In Partnership with the American Society of Plumbing Engineers
Convention and Engineered Plumbing Exposition
Jack Sim, founder
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ASPE is proud to partner with the International Code Council (ICC), World Toilet
Organization (WTO), and the World Toilet
Summit, presented by the WTO’s global
sanitation partner, the ICC. This is the first
time the WTO has come to the U.S. to share
the innovative designs, trends, opportunities, and sustainable, market-based sanitation solutions that are starting to improve
conditions for so many people around the
world.
The global sanitation crisis takes the
life of a child every 15 seconds. Nearly 40%
of the world’s population has no access
to proper sanitation. This marketplace of
2.6 billion potential sanitation consumers
needs the help of plumbing professionals
to eradicate these horrific statistics.
While altruism is wonderful, there are
also huge profits to be made for those who
engage in developing and delivering sanitation products and services to the developing world. It is a startling but true fact
that the poor have been buying more mobile phones than toilets, which is causing
the developed world to realize that there
is a tremendous market for goods and services at the bottom of the economic pyramid. The purchasing power of the poor has
been increasing with the availability of improved access to financing, as well as better market data that results in fairer prices
for products.
ICC: PROUD TO BE A
PARTNER OF WTO
The Code Council is proud to assist the WTO,
not only to bring the World Toilet Summit
to the United States, but also in its continual efforts to help dramatically improve
global sanitation conditions. Through its
extensive knowledge and expertise in the
plumbing and sanitation market, the ICC
is working with the WTO on several global
initiatives. The most recent collaborative
effort is the development of Global Guidelines for Practical Toilet Design, which will
go far in advancing toilet design and sanitation initiatives overall.
COMMITTED TO IMPROVING
TOILETS AND SANITATION
WORLDWIDE
The WTO is a global nonprofit organization committed to improving toilet and
sanitation conditions worldwide. It is one
of the few organizations to focus on toilets
instead of water, which receives more attention and resources under the common
subject of sanitation.
Founded in 2001 by Jack Sim, the
WTO sought to position itself as a platform to bring key stakeholders in sanitation together to work collaboratively to
help bring toilets to the 37% of the world’s
population who have no access to sanitation. The WTO network has grown exponentially to 235 member organizations in
58 countries. It now acts as a global hub
where toilet and sanitation organizations
can learn from one another, leverage media and global support and, in turn, help to
influence governments to promote sound
sanitation and public health policies.
KEY INITIATIVES
The WTO is actively implementing a number of key intiatives to improve conditions:
Field Operations: With nearly a decade of practical experience, WTO has
been at the frontline in improving sanitation conditions in the developing world.
From post-tsunami sanitation infrastructure construction in Indonesia to refurbishing and designing ecologically sound
school toilet facilities in India, WTO has
leveraged its network to respond to communities in need. Today, WTO is focusing
its efforts on driving sustainable, marketbased solutions to boost demand for and
strengthen supplies of household latrines
in the developing world.
Education and Training: In 2005,
WTO started the world’s first World Toilet College (WTC) to provide training in
personal hygiene, toilet design, maintenance, school and disaster sanitation, and
implementation of sustainable sanitation
systems. WTO and WTC educational programs cover a wide range of topics on
toilet sanitation, including technology,
social entrepreneurship, funding, capacity
building, and research methods. WTC has
contributed directly to the hygiene and
sanitation-related education of over 2,500
children, teachers, engineers, aid workers,
and professional cleaners since its inception.
Events: Annually, WTO organizes the
World Toilet Summit, providing a common platform for stakeholders to connect,
share, learn, and collaborate with the aim
of meeting the United Nations’ Millennium
Development Goals for Sanitation.
In Touch with the World: WTO engages in social media, including Twitter,
Facebook, Flickr, YouTube, and Ammado,
to keep followers up to date on events, resources, outreach, and the organization’s
mission, as well as facilitating easy access
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WORLD TOILET DAY
November 19 is World Toilet Day. World Toilet Day is a global day of action to increase
awareness for toilet users’ rights and to
advocate a better toilet environment. This
day is marked by individuals, toilet associations, and other advocacy groups across
the world to bring attention to a cause
that truly affects everyone on earth.
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GLOBAL LEADERS
The organization also receives regular
global media coverage, helping raise important key issues around the topic. Coverage has been received in outlets such as
Forbes, Bloomberg News, The Economist,
The New York Times, Cape Times, and the
Associated Press.
WTO also fosters numerous working
relationships with organizations such as
the United Nations Environmental Program, Schwab Foundation for Social Entrepreneurship, and the Clinton Global Initiative, World Health Organization, World
Entrepreneurship Forum, and the Sustainable Sanitation Alliance to name just a few.
In addition, WTO was recently appointed
as Schwab Fellow of World Economic Forum and Ashoka Global Fellow.
To learn about all the important initiatives in which WTO is involved, visit www.
worldtoilet.org.
WHY THE WORLD TOILET
ORGANIZATION?
Factoid: Because even the world’s wealthiest people still have toilet problems—from
unhygienic public toilets to sewage disposal that destroys our waterways.
Factoid: Because 2.5 billion people
worldwide are without access to proper
sanitation, which risks their health, strips
their dignity, and kills 1.8 million people,
mostly children, a year.
Factoid: Few people in what we call
“developed nations” or advanced society give even a moment’s thought to the
problems of the worldwide plight of the
lack of sanitation in the world—and how
it might directly affect them.
Factoid: The basics of sanitation is not
a subject most people like to talk about
or discuss. However, there is the World
Toilet Organization that has organized to
attempt to deal with the overall sanitation
dilemma facing the world.
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Mr. Jack Sim, or Toiletman, as he humorously introduces himself, founded the
World Toilet Organization (WTO) in 2001
His advocacy for better toilets and sanitation has earned him numerous awards,
such as the World Environment Award in
2004 and the Social Entrepreneur of the
Year Award in 2006. Mr. Sim developed a keen interest and
concern for toilets because he felt this subject was neglected, which led him to establish the Restroom Association of Singapore
(RAS) in 1998. As Mr. Sim began his work in
Singapore, he realized there were other existing toilet associations doing good work
in other countries, but no channels existed
to facilitate information sharing and resource mobilization. Hence, with a dream
to have a world body to unite various toilet
associations, he founded the World Toilet
Organization (WTO) in 2001 and the World
Toilet College (WTC) in 2005.
In 2004, Mr. Sim was awarded the Singapore Green Plan Award 2012 by Singapore’s National Environment Agency for his
contribution to the environment. In 2006,
he was invited to launch the German Toilet
Organization in Berlin. He is also a founding member of American Restroom Association. In 2007, Mr. Sim became one of the
key members to convene the Sustainable
Sanitation Alliance (SuSanA), comprised
of about 104 participating organizations
active in the field of sanitation. He is also
an Ashoka Global Fellow and was named
by Time magazine as Hero of the Environment 2008. He sits in the World Economic
Forum’s Global Agenda Council (GAC) for
Water Security and also the GAC for Social
Entrepreneurship.
In 2009, he joined the Lee Kuan Yew
School of Public Policy as a master student
in Public Administration as well as a visiting fellow at its Institution of Water Policy.
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mentary lunch and beverages are available
on the Exposition floor each day. In the
afternoon, just when you’re getting a snack
attack, complimentary snacks and soft
drinks will be available right on the Exposition floor. Participants can maximize every
minute discussing the technical details of
each product as they visit the exciting and
innovative exhibits.
GRAND PRIZE: Take Home a $3,000
65” TV
As part of the Engineered Plumbing Exposition experience, you have the opportunity
to win a laptop computer right on the Exposition floor. This year, there will be six to
eight 65” LCD HD televisions* given away
during the Exposition—one every couple
of hours each day. You have lots of ways to
be entered to win. First, everyone who is a
paid registrant to the Convention will receive one complimentary grand prize ticket
for both Monday and Tuesday with their
registration materials. (Be sure to drop the
right ticket in the correct grand prize drawing box on the right day.) BE SURE YOUR
NAME IS CLEARLY PRINTED ON THE TICKET.
The grand prize ticket drawing boxes will
be collected every half-hour.
You can also get a grand prize ticket simply by filling in one of the ASPE Almanacs
that everyone entering the show floor will
receive. Inside this almanac will be sample
logos of all of the Sponsors and Patrons of
the Exposition. As you visit each exhibit,
be sure to stop by the Sponsor and Patron
booths and get one of their stickers to put
onto the right sample on the right page of
the ASPE Almanac.
Fill in an almanac and you will be able to
exchange it for grand prize and laptop computer drawing tickets for
both Monday
and Tuesday.
The only basic rule is that
you must be
on the Exposition floor
when your
name is called.
(*To avoid shipping and breakage and all
the other headaches that go with winning
a television set, a Best Buy gift card will
be provided for the approximately $3,000
value of the television to each winner.)
Laptops Every 15 Minutes!
Here’s something you won’t see or find at
any other Exposition: How about winning a
major-brand laptop computer? At the ASPE
EPE, winning a laptop is easy. Everyone who
is a paid registrant to the Convention will
receive one complimentary laptop prize
drawing ticket for both Monday and Tuesday with their registration materials. (Be
sure to drop the right ticket in the correct
laptop drawing box on the right day.) BE
SURE YOUR NAME IS CLEARLY PRINTED ON
THE TICKET. The laptop prize ticket drawing
boxes will
be collected
every quarter-hour.
You can
also get an
additional
laptop prize
ticket simply by filling in one
of the ASPE Almanacs that everyone entering the show floor will receive. Inside this
almanac will be sample logos of all of the
Sponsors and Patrons of the Exposition. As
you visit each exhibit, be sure to stop by the
Sponsor and Patron booths and have them
give you one of their stickers to put onto the
right sample on the right page of the ASPE
Almanac.
So remember: Fill in an Almanac, and you
will be able to exchange it for additional
grand prize and laptop drawing tickets for
both Monday and Tuesday.
THE ONLY BASIC RULE IS THAT YOU
MUST BE ON THE EXPOSITION FLOOR
WHEN YOUR NAME IS CALLED.
(Unclaimed prizes will be added to the
next hour’s prize giveaway. All prizes will
be awarded before the end of the Exposition.)
Bring Your Walking Shoes!
Be sure to bring comfortable walking
shoes. You must cover more than 200,000
square feet of Exposition floor to see all of
the exhibits representing more than 300
exhibitors. Don’t forget to visit the New
Product Showcase, the ASPE Pavilion, the
ASPE Research Foundation Pavilion, and
the ASPE Bookstore.
Dress for Respect
The basic and proper dress for the majority of events at the
Convention and the Engineered Plumbing Exposition is business attire or business casual.
Business casual is typically defined to be a shirt with a collar,
shirts with the ASPE logo, sweater or turtleneck, slacks, trousers,
khakis, and/or a blazer or vest. For women, a skirt, blouse, dress,
suit, or pantsuit is acceptable dress.
In general, the common sense rule of neatness, good taste, and
comfort shall be the rule of the day. Being dressed nicely and
properly is nothing more than showing respect for your peers
and other professionals.
A “Short” History
of Philadelphia
Its name meaning the City of Brotherly Love, Philadelphia was essential to the formative
years of the United States. It continues to serve as a vibrant center of religious and social
freedom, these qualities deeply rooted in the founders’ strong beliefs in tolerance. Philadelphia served as the permanent home to significant historical figures such as Benjamin
Franklin and the financiers of the American Revolution.
Formerly the nation’s capital, Philadelphia’s historic district (known as Old City and
largely occupied by Independence National Historical Park destinations) includes iconic
images of American freedom, nationalism, and patriotism, such as the Liberty Bell and
Independence Hall.
Beyond its revolutionary significance, Philadelphia maintained
an important position in the country’s development throughout
the 1800s. Philadelphia features prime examples of the imposing
Greek Revivalist architecture, providing former and present residents with a sense of permanence. Additionally, Philadelphia
serves as a continual key location for the development and innovation of medicine, and its government now champions green,
earth-friendly initiatives.
Today, Philadelphia is known affectionately as “Philly” to local
area residents. While offering multiple classic and innovative museums for the art or architecture lover, it serves as a general center
of arts and culture for the area. The Avenue of the Arts on South
Broad Street features multiple venues such as the Kimmel Center, Wilma Theater, and Merriam Theater. As you explore the city, you can also experience exquisite graffiti art murals
on the sides of buildings, championing the accomplishments of heroes from that particular neighborhood, highlighting prominent figures from multiple eras and cultures.
Still consisting of individual cultural and ethnic neighborhoods such as Chinatown
and South Philly, Philadelphia is renowned for its cuisine. Reputed to be the highest-tipping city in America, Philadelphia’s residents like to dine out and explore new food options
like the delicious and earth-friendly Maru Global or the upscale but affordable Continental
Restaurant & Martini Bar. From the reportedly haunted location of Eastern State
Penitentiary to the ritzy dining experience aboard the Spirit
of Philadelphia on the Delaware River, Philadelphia has
something for every visitor, the passionate sports fan and
the history buff alike.
The Original Philadelphia
The city of Philadelphia, as laid out by William Penn, comprised only that portion of the
present city situated between South and Vine Streets and the Delaware and Schuylkill Rivers. In fact, the city proper was that portion between High (Market) Street and Dock Creek.
Here is where the pioneers dug caves in the banks of the Delaware or built huts on the land
higher up. Meanwhile, the women, equally busy in their sphere, had lighted their fires on
the bare earth, and having "their kettle slung between two poles upon a stick transverse,"
thus prepared the meal of homely and frugal fare for the repast of diligent builders.
Native Americans were more or less present, either
as spectators of the improvements then progressing or
venders of their game and venison from the neighboring wilds. The Swedes and Dutch, who were the earliest
settlers, brought their productions to market as a matter of course.
Settlements were made, however, outside of these
boundaries, and in the course of time they became
separately incorporated and had separate governments, making congeries of towns and
districts, the whole group being known abroad simply as Philadelphia.
Besides these, there were a number of other outlying townships, villages, and settlements near the built-up town, though detached from it. Among these were Bridesburg,
Frankford, Harrowgate, Holmesburg, the unincorporated Northern Liberties, Port Richmond, Nicetown, Rising Sun, Fox Chase, Germantown, Roxborough, Falls of Schuylkill, unincorporated Penn township, Francisville, Hamilton Village, Mantua, Blockley, Kingsessing,
and Passyunk.
Some of these also became absorbed in the extending streets of the congeries of
towns of which Philadelphia was composed, and in 1854 they were all consolidated under
one municipal government, the boundaries of which are coincident with those of the old
county of Philadelphia.
In the earlier times some of the districts mentioned had marked characteristics,
but these have mostly passed away.
Southwark, immediately on the riverfront, was marked by great woodyards for supplying fuel before the days of anthracite coal, by the sheds and
yards of boat-builders and mast-makers, and by ship-builders' yards down
to the site of the United States Navy Yard. A great many of the Southwark
dwellings were inhabited by sea captains and seafaring men, and down to
quite a recent period a considerable portion of its inhabitants were the
families of seagoing people and "watermen." The Northern Liberties also had its great cord-wood wharves and yards
along the riverfront and extensive lumber-yards. The wood-yards have
mostly disappeared and have given way to large markets for farm produce,
commercial warehouses, railroad landings, depots, and shipping wharves. Some of the lumber-yards remain, as do many of the farmers' market-yards for the wholesale trade in butter,
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Getting to Philadelphia
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You will find that Philadelphia is a relatively convenient and accessible city.
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eggs, poultry, meats, vegetables, and other products of the farms of the adjacent country.
Their marked characteristics have become obscured by the spread of the great city.
Kensington was a ship- and boat-building district, and another considerable portion
of its old-time inhabitants were fishermen engaged in supplying the Philadelphia markets. Kensington, however, soon got into the iron and steel manufacture and the building
of steam-machinery, the outcropping of which may be seen in the large works now in
operation there and on the riverfront above. Kensington embraced part of the present
Sixteenth, Seventeenth, and Eighteenth Wards.
Spring Garden District, which is now characterized by extensive manufacturing establishments of nearly all descriptions—
among them the great Baldwin Locomotive Works and Powers &
Weightman's chemical laboratory—and for its masses of handsome dwellings, was, in the old time, one of the most pleasant
suburbs of Philadelphia and the principal dwelling place of the
Ancient and Honorable Fraternity of Butchers or Victuallers.
Port Richmond, occupying the Delaware Riverfront to the
north and northeast of Old Kensington, was brought into prominence by the establishment at that point of the tidewater terminus of the Reading R.R. Co. for its immense coal
traffic by sea. This was followed by a large increase of population, the erection of dwellings, great activity, and rapid progress in all respects. The coal trade built it up in the first
place, but the district is now the center of a manufacturing trade that has but few superiors in the United States.
[Note: Sections of this column have been excerpted from From the Evening Bulletin, January 27, 1919 BY PENN (WILLIAM PERRINE).]
Dock Street
Within the old incorporated city of Philadelphia—the city proper as it
was once called—every street is laid out at right angles with another
except one. The visitor who comes to Philadelphia for the first time and
walks through the central district seldom fails to remark something
about the topographical checkerboard. Dock Street down toward the
river region of the Fifth Ward is the one exception to the rectangular
arrangement. It takes a curving or irregular course, from southeast to
northwest, between the vicinity of Spruce Street and comes to an end at
Third Street, in front of the old Bank of the United States.
It is a peculiarly interesting bit of old Philadelphia in what it has
been and in what it still suggests.
Along or near the shores of Dock Creek some of the most prosperous of the early citizens
of Philadelphia erected their homes. The soil was grassy, the water clean, and in the summertime the view was pleasant. But trade and industry also promptly took advantage of the
opportunities that this waterway gave them.
Market Street
Old Market Street is rich in historic associations. It was past the old courthouse and the Market Square that General Howe and his army made their triumphal entry into the city when
the throngs of citizens, clad in their best arrays, lined the sidewalks to see the grenadiers
march by steadfast and composed and splendidly equipped.
It was a major contrast to the little patriot army that Washington had led along the same street not so long before, a sprig
of green in the men’s hats forming the only sign of uniformity!
On the site of the building now numbered 110 the English
bible was first published in America by Robert Aitken, and at the
southwest corner of Second and Market there stood until 1810
the Meeting House of the Society of Friends. No history of Philadelphia would be complete without a record of the early inns and theaters. Philadelphia, very fittingly,
had the honor of seeing the first Shakespearean presentation in
America in 1749.
Many important events and illustrious personages are
connected with the old inns, and not a little of early history was
made in them. All the earliest innkeepers were Friends, and the
most famous inn, the Blue Anchor Tavern, situated at what is
now the northwest corner of Front and Dock Streets, is supposed to have been not only the
first house erected in Philadelphia, but also appropriately the first tavern. It was subsequently called Boatman and Call. The present Blue Anchor tavern, near this spot, is supposedly the
third of the name.
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BY AIR: The main airport in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania is the Philadelphia International
Airport. (PHL is the code.) Virtually all the airlines fly into
Philadelphia, including Air Canada; Air Jamaica; AirTran
Airways; American; British Airways; Continental; Delta;
Frontier Airlines; Lufthansa; Midwest; Southwest; United;
and US Airways. There are other opportunities to fly into
nearby airports, including into New York City.
BY AUTOMOBILE: Philadelphia and most of the Eastern
United States are easy to access by the U.S. Interstate Highway System. Of course, for
those coming from the West Coast, it's about a 2,750-mile ride whether you use the
northern or southern route. From Orlando, Florida, it's a mere 1,000 miles.
For many in cities west of the Mississippi, the driving distance
becomes a bit more reasonable. From St. Louis, it's about 1,000
miles and 1,800 miles from Denver.
However, if you do undertake the drive to Philadelphia,
you will see some of the finest scenery the United States offers and will meet some of the nicest people you would ever
encounter.
BY TRAIN: Amtrak’s rail passenger service links most large
cities in the United States to Philadelphia. Embarking on a train ride from anywhere
in the United States to Philadelphia will be a fantastic experience and one you will
never forget. If you have never traveled long distances by train, then you are in for
a treat and a surprise. In Europe, a train is the way to go. In the United States, it's a
grand adventure.
AIRFARES: As for all airlines, airline rates are climbing, climbing, climbing. As soon as
you are able, you should make your airline reservations. Right now, there are some
great round-trip rates. Be sure to book your travel at least 30 to 90 days prior to your
trip and stay over a Saturday night to get the best possible fare.
Rental Cars: The best deals for rental cars are through hotwire.com and priceline.
com. The benefit of Hotwire is that they tend to only deal with the major car rental
agencies. With Priceline, you can find yourself with a no-name company a couple of
miles from the airport—but you can get a great deal. Unless your company has a corporate account with a particular automobile rental agency, you are better off going
through one of the discount sites; often when you use one of the discount airline sites
such as Cheapflights or Orbitz, you can tag on a discount car as well.
TRANSPORTATION TO/FROM THE AIRPORT
TO DOWNTOWN
Ground Transportation—Getting to and from PHL
Philadelphia International Airport is located just 7.2 miles southwest of Central Philadelphia. The Ground Transportation System at the airport is an extensive network
of taxicab, car rental, shuttle-bus, limousine, and van operations working to get you
where you want to go in a safe, courteous, and efficient manner. In addition, the
airport also offers SEPTA bus and regional rail service to Downtown Philadelphia and
points in between. The local rail service will take you to the train station connected
to the Marriott Hotel and right into downtown Philadelphia. It’s minimal cost and an
easy ride. Get directions from any booth at the airport.
Parking: Parking is expensive throughout Philadelphia.
Taxi Services: Taxi services can be picked up at Zone 5 on the Commercial Trans-
portation Roadway. All taxi rates are based per trip, not per person. Most taxis can
accommodate up to three passengers. In some cases certain vehicle types can accommodate four passengers. There is a $28.50 flat rate from the airport to the central
Philadelphia area. This area encompasses Fairmount Avenue (most northern point)
to South Street (most southern point) and Delaware River (most eastern point) to
University City/38th Street (most western point). Any destination that falls within
these boundaries is eligible for the Center City flat rate. There is a $10.00 minimum
fare from the airport to any destination.
Other fares are based on the meter. Entry (flag drop) is $2.70, and each mile or
a portion thereof is $2.30. An additional $1.00 per passenger ($3.00 maximum) after
the first passenger will be charged on flat rate trips between the airport and Center
City for passengers over age 12. Credit cards are accepted as a form of payment for
taxi service.
Sedan, Limousine Services, and Shared Ride Van: Sedan and limousine
services can be accessed at Zone 6 and shared ride van services can be accessed at
Zone 7 on the Commercial Transportation Roadway.
For 2010, ASPE is handing out the last of the specially designed 2008 padfolios. They were designed with the engineer in mind. First, pockets are everywhere, some zippered, on the outside and inside. A pocket for file folders is under the writing pad (quadrille, of course). A double-gusseted set of pockets
in the center of the padfolio will also accept file folders. There are the mandatory slots for business cards and an ID pocket. There is even a "secret" pocket
behind the small notepad under the calculator. Of course, the calculator is a scientific calculator. (Calculator instructions are in one of the pockets, and
we've included batteries.)
The main padfolio has double-opening zippers so it can be opened from either side. There also is a special zipper on the top of the padfolio that only
goes halfway around. Open this zipper and fold back the flap and you have instant access to the calculator, the notepad, and a vertical row of slits where
you can keep your plane ticket or passport for super-easy access. (Only one padfolio per paid registrant.)
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SPECIAL AIR TRAVEL AND CAR RENTAL DISCOUNTS
FOR ASPE ATTENDEES ONLY
PHILADELPHIA REGIONAL RAIL & RAIL TRANSIT MAP
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The ASPE 2010 Convention and
Engineered Plumbing Exposition Logo Pin
When you register for the Convention, whether by mail, online, fax, or on site at the Convention, you will receive your special 2010 ASPE Logo Pin.
This logo pin is VERY important. All registered paid attendees and their paid guests MUST wear this pin when they wish to enter the
Hospitality area. Unless you are wearing this pin, you will not be permitted to utilize the Hospitality room.
All sponsors and patrons will receive complimentary tickets to the Sunday Night Event at the National Constitution Center and will likewise
receive a similar ratio of ASPE Logo Pins for their staff to access and use the ASPE Hospitality area. Bronze: Two tickets for your staff to
attend the Sunday Night party. Silver: Three tickets for your staff to attend the Sunday Night party. Gold: Four tickets for your staff to
attend the Sunday Night party. Platinum: Access to the ASPE hospitality suite, where members congregate for coffee and snacks. Plus:
Five tickets for your staff to attend the Sunday Night party. Diamond: Access to the ASPE hospitality suite, where members congregate
for coffee and snacks. Plus: Tickets for all staff to attend the Sunday Night party.
So, What’s the BIG Deal?
This year, the ASPE Hospitality area will have, as in most years, a regular supply of coffee and soft drinks available to anyone who is
wearing the ASPE Logo Pin or ASPE Logo applique. The Hospitality Room will also be the place where the Host Committee members will be on
hand to answer questions and help you find your way around the city of Philadelphia. In addition, there will be an area where you can find out about the best
Philadelphia restaurants and peruse some of their menus, and the Philadelphia Convention Bureau will have a staff member on hand to help make restaurant reservations.
This year, however, for the first time, the Hospitality Area will be located on the second floor of the Convention Center in what is known as the Wi-Fi Cafe. Everyone in the Hospitality Room should be able to get hooked up to the network at no charge.
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The ASPE Pavilion
The ASPE Pavilion will be in the center of
all the action in the Exposition hall, on the
main level of the Pennsylvania Convention
Center. The Pavilion is for everyone: ASPE
members, nonmembers, and exhibitors. It
is conveniently located just inside the main
Exposition hall entrances.
The Pavilion is open every day. Its schedule is:
Sat
Oct 30
Sun
Oct 31
Mon
Nov 1
Tues
Nov 2
Wed
Nov 3
10:00 am
to
7:00 pm
8:00 am
to
7:00 pm
8:00 am
to
6:00 pm
8:00 am
to
6:00 pm
8:00 am
to
2:00 pm
ASPE Bookstore
Come browse the ASPE Bookstore. Every
report, publication, actionwear item, and
ASPE giftware item will be available for
purchase.
All of the ASPEWare will be available,
including golf umbrellas, golf balls, coffee
mugs, padfolios, carryall bags, and a few
surprises. Don’t forget the tried and true:
lapel pins, tie tacks, sweat shirts, golf shirts,
T-shirts, hats,
and lots more.
Everything
will be available for purchase.
Look for the newest ASPE publications
such as the Plumbing Engineering & Design
Handbook of Tables, Plumbing Engineering
Design Handbook Volume 1, the special
design padfolio for engineers, and more.
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ASPE Registration
ASPE Message Center
Inside the
Pavilion will
be a special
booth where
messages
that come in
through the
message line will be posted. Attendees also
can leave messages for other attendees.
ASPE Banquet Ticket Exchange
The Banquet Ticket Exchange booth is
where you MUST take the banquet ticket
you receive as part of your paid registration packet and exchange it for an entrance
ticket into the banquet. Here you can reserve a table for a group.
Purchase Additional ASPE Banquet Tickets
The Banquet Ticket Exchange booth is
where you will be able to purchase additional tickets to the Banquet.
Need a Ticket or Extra Tickets to the Sunday
Night Event at the National Constitution
Center?
You will be able to purchase additional tickets for this event in the ASPE Pavilion.
Prize Winners
There are special prize winner tables spread
throughout the Exposition. Please go to
one of those to claim your grand prize or
poker prizes. There are no prizes being
given out at the Pavilion this year.
The ASPE Pavilion is for everyone! Come
and take advantage of all ASPE has to offer.
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ASPE Pavilion
Discount Coupon
The ASPE Registration area, located on the
main floor of the Pennsylvania Convention
Center, is where all the action will start. It
is here that you will receive your registration materials, including the final program
book (which will guide you to all the technical programs and social events) and the
first opportunity to win (immediate $50
discount on your registration and an extra
ticket to the Laptop and Grand Prize drawings) by wearing your "Liberty Bell" pin. (The
registration staff will check the number on
the back of the pin and let you know if you
are an instant winner.)
This is also where you will pick up your
Almanac game board. In your registration
packet will be
the tickets for
any of the tours
you signed up
for, your banquet ticket,
your Almanac
game board exchange ticket, your all-important Convention and Exposition badge
(your spouse's too, if appropriate), and appropriate leadership ribbons. You also will
find the 2010 ASPE Convention newsletter.
(Be sure to read it to see what programming
or social event changes may have occurred
since you registered.)
In your registration packet you
also might find
any private event
invitations, special
opportunity coupons, and all the
material that will
guide you through
the jam-packed program and event days
ahead.
If you are a delegate, the registration
staff will direct you to a special delegate
credentialing booth. All delegates MUST
pick up their delegate credentials, or they
will not be permitted into the delegates
area of the ASPE Business Meeting.
ASPE registration is open every day. The
schedule is:
Fri
Oct 29
Sat
Oct 30
Sun
Oct 31
Mon
Nov 1
Tues
Nov 2
Wed
Nov 3
4:00 pm
7:00 am
to
7:00 pm
7:00 am
to
7:00 pm
7:00 am
to
6:00 pm
7:00 am
to
6:00 pm
7:30 am
to
1:00 pm
to
8:00 pm
Employers Benefit
When Employees Come to the
ASPE Convention and EPE
1. The Convention is an easy way to boost employee morale and show that you
care. What benefits employees benefits the organization.
2. Make your clients and organization happy, as engineers find new ways to save
money.
3. Employees are revitalized at personal development seminars designed especially
for plumbing engineers.
4. This is the premier educational and professional development event for plumbing engineers and designers.
5. More than 40 technical, professional, and personal development programs are
offered.
6. Representatives of more than 300 leading manufacturers gather under one roof.
7. The Convention is a milestone event, where your employees can meet thousands
of their plumbing engineer contemporaries in one place.
8. The Exposition is the undisputed networking champion for plumbing engineering solutions.
9. Everyone takes back valuable information and supplemental handouts from firstrate technical presentations.
10. The Convention and Engineered Plumbing Exposition is an opportunity that only
comes around once every two years.
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Good only for one complete purchase in the ASPE Pavilion.
May not be combined with any other discounts or coupons.
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Convention and Engineered Plumbing Exposition.
Program times, session contents, and speakers are
all subject to change. The articles and program
summaries published in this preliminary program
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that the reader attends this year's Convention and
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Plumbing Exposition.
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For the 2010 ASPE Convention and Engineered Plumbing Exposition, the Philadelphia
Chapter has done the unexpected and unbelievable. This one chapter gathered its forces
and put out an outstanding effort that will be directly responsible for the outstanding
host services that will be provided to the 2010 ASPE Convention attendees.
It is not easy to gather and employ all of the chapter members who are vital to foster
and successfully host a major ASPE event. To the Philadelphia Chapter, a very special
"Thank you!" is in order. If you see someone with a badge with a host chapter ribbon,
please say "hello" and "thank you." To the Philadelphia Chapter, a special toast for its continued and unconditional support of the Society.
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Daily Schedule
This is the proposed schedule of programs and events for the 2010 Convention and Engineered Plumbing Exposition. Schedules, programs, and events are subject to change.
Saturday
October 30, 2010
Time
9:00 am
to
12:00 pm
12:00 pm
to
1:45 pm
2:00 pm
to
5:00 pm
The 2010 ASPE Convention and
Engineered Plumbing Exposition
General
Sessions
Excursions
Time
The Philadelphia Story
10:00 am
Education Committee
Legislative Committee
Membership Committee
Technical and Research Committee
Long-range Planning Committee
Design Standards Committees
Lunch on Own
Delegate Meeting and
ASPE Business Meeting (Opening Session)
Delegate and Candidate Reception
Wine, Beer, Soft Drinks, Snacks
5:15 pm to
8:00 pm
ASPE 3rd Grand Prix
Wine, Beer, Soft Drinks, Snacks
8:00 pm to
11:00 pm
Optional Dinner on Own
Expo
Attendance
Limitation
Attendees must be 18 years of age or older for
entrance to the Exposition floor. Due to insurance
and liability issues, all children under age 18 will
be denied entrance to the Engineered Plumbing
Exposition, during the show and during setup of the
exhibitions. Sorry, there can be no exceptions.
General
Sessions
Time
8:00 am
to
9:30 am
Monday
to
8:30 am
to
9:00 am
9:00 am
to
10:00 am
10:00 am
to
11:25 am
11:30 am
11:30 am
to
6:00 pm
6:30 pm
Excursions
Time
Colonial Philadelphia
Experience
10:00 am
Region 1 Chapter Presidents Meeting and Breakfast
8:00 am
Past Presidents Meeting
to
11:15 am
9:45 am to
11:15 am
Joint Regional Meeting
Delegate Meeting and
ASPE Business Meeting
11:30 am to
12:30 pm
(Box Lunches Provided)
to
1:00 pm
ASPE General Awards
(continued)
Convention Opening Welcome Party
National Constitution Center
Trolley Bus Shuttle Available
7:00 pm to
10:00 pm
November 1, 2010
8:15 am
Sunday
October 31, 2010
12:45 pm to
5:00 pm
7:30 am
to
1:00 pm
5:15 pm to
6:30 pm
Time
1. Meet engineers, consultants, and representatives from every
facet of plumbing engineering.
2. It’s the place to find educational training, professional development, and the latest technical information—all under one
roof.
3. Participate in professional development seminars.
4. Learn ideas and innovations to take back to your organization.
5. See the debut of the newest products and technological advances.
6. Find out how to maximize limited resources using new ideas.
7. Network to get the latest technical information.
8. Join with other advocates on plumbing engineering issues.
9. Learn about the latest legislative issues.
10.Collect the newest equipment and product specifications.
11.Collaborate and interact with your colleagues.
12.Meet with proven problem solvers in plumbing engineering.
General
Sessions
Excursions
Time
Special Breakfast with Vince Papale
Tickets Will Be Distributed During Sunday ASPE Business Meeting
Delegate Meeting
2010–2012 Board of Directors Elections
ASPE Awards
Opening General Session
Jack Sim, Founder, World Toilet Organization
Vince Papale Keynote Speaker
The Simple Life:
Pennsylvania’s Amish
9:00 am
to
5:00 pm
Grand Opening of Exposition
Exposition
Lunch on Expo Floor
Snack/Drinks on Expo Floor
Prize Drawings
Exhibitor Hospitality Events
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How to Successfully Design Plumbing
Systems for Commercial High-rise
Installations
TS 300-1-2
Globalization in Construction: An
Overview of International Markets
TS 300-1-1
Advanced and Emerging
Technologies
Social Networking:
Is It For Me?
TS 400-1-2
How to Network
at the
ASPE Convention
TS 400-1-1
Social and Legal
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Overview of
Radient Cooling
TS 300-1-4
Potty Parity: What’s
the Issue?
TS 400-1-3
Global
Guidelines of
Practical Toilet
Design
TS 500-1-3
Practical Toiliet
Design on a
Global Level
TS 600-1-3
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System Design
Part 2
TS 200-2-3
Medical Gas Sizing
TS 300-2-3
Waterborne
Pathogens
TS 400-2-3
The Plumbing
Engineer Goes to
Arbitration
TS 400-2-2
Does the Plumbing
Engineer Have
an Enforceable
Contract or Swiss
Cheese?
TS 400-2-1
ASPE Board Meeting
11:30 am to
12:45 pm
Fluid Comfort: Back to the Future
TS 300-2-2
Effects of
Water Quality
on Residential
Energy and Water
Efficient Devices
TS 300-2-4
Social and Legal
4:15 pm to
6:00 pm
Special Hazard
Fire Protection
Design
TS 100-2-6
Future
Frontiers:
Vacuum
Plumbing
Systems
TS 100-2-3
10:00 am to
11:15 am
Gray Water
System Design
Part 1
TS 200-2-2
TBD
Life-cycle
Assessment
TS 300-2-1
Advanced and Emerging
Technologies
Joint Meeting: Chapter VP Technical and Research Council and Education Committee
Chapter VP Legislative Council
Chapter VP Membership Council
Foam
Extinguishing
Systems
TS 100-2-5
Highperformance
Hot Water
Systems
Part 2
TS 100-2-2
8:30 am to
9:45 am
ICC Green
Construction
Code vs.
IAPMO Green
Supplement
TS 200-2-1
Green Systems
1:00 pm to
4:00 pm
Fire Protection
101
TS 100-2-4
Practical Engineering
High-performance
Hot Water
Systems
Part 1
TS 100-2-1
Time
General
Sessions
Rainwater
Harvesting: A
Sustainable
Approach
TS 500-2-3
Residential Fire
Sprinkler
Design,
Installation and
Inspection
TS 500-2-2
Understanding
Product
Certification &
Listing
TS 500-2-1
ICC Codes and
Standards
Technical, Professional Development, Codes, and Special Sessions
Wednesday
November 3, 2010
2.6 Billion People
Want Your Products
TS 700-1-3
Sanitation & Creative Capitalism
Part 2
TS 700-1-2
Sanitation
& Creative
Capitalism Part 1
TS 700-1-1
Proper
Sanitation for
Humanity
TS 600-2-3
Channels that
Advocate
Sanitation
TS 600-2-2
Potty Parity =
Toilet Equality
TS 600-2-1
Advocacy and
Potty Parity
Huge Opportunities for Suppliers
TS 700-2-3
The 21st Century
Janitor
TS 700-2-2
World Toilet
College:
Sanitation
Education is Key
TS 700-2-1
Cleaning and
Personal Care
Services
World Toilet Organization Summit
ASPE Biennial Banquet, Officer Installation, World Toilet Organization Summit, and ICC Dinner
Roof Drain Design
Considerations
TS 300-1-3
The Future of
the Toilet
TS 600-1-2
Innovative
Green
Provisions in
the 2009 IPC
IGCC
TS 500-1-2
7:30 pm to
10:00 pm
Federal Leadership in High
Performance
and Sustainable Buildings
TS 200-1-4
Toilet Design
for Many Uses
TS 600-1-1
Protecting the
Water Supply
TS 500-1-1
Bottom of
Pyramid Market
and Micro
Financing
World Toilet Organization Summit
Innovations in
Global Toilet
Design &
Applications
ASPE Biennial Banquet Reception and World Toilet Organization Summit Reception
Green Opportunities for Medical
Gases: A Small
Contribution to a
Big Topic
TS 200-1-3
Engineered Plumbing Exposition F Lunch on Expo Floor F Prize Drawings
Solar Engineering by the Numbers
Part 2
TS 200-1-2
Solar Engineering by the Numbers
Part 1
TS 200-1-1
Green Systems
ICC Technical
Track
Technical, Professional Development, Codes, and Special Sessions
Tour of
Brandywine Valley,
Longwood
Gardens,
Winterthur
Excursions
&
Other
Philadelphia
Unique
Mural
Arts Tour
Excursions
5:00 pm
to
10:00 am
Time
3:30 pm
to
10:00 am
Time
This is the proposed schedule of programs and events for
the 2010 Convention and Engineered Plumbing Exposition.
Schedules, programs, and events are subject to change.
Daily Schedule:
6:30 pm
3:45 pm to
5:00 pm
Fire Sprinkler
Shop Drawings
Review
TS 100-1-6
10:00 am to
11:15 am
UL/FM Variable Speed
Fire Pump
TS 100-1-3
NSF 61 and
Booster
Systems
TS 100-1-5
FOG Harvest:
How, When
and Why
TS 100-1-2
11:30 am to
3:30 pm
Philadelphia
Single Stack
TS 100-1-4
Practical Engineering
Booster
Pump
Sizing
TS 100-1-1
General
Sessions
8:30 am to
9:45 am
Time
Tuesday
November 2,2010
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Tuesday, November 2
8:30 am – 9:45 am
Booster Pump Sizing
Speakers: Richard Hanson and David Romaine
We can’t seem to get away from Hunter’s Curve, so let’s find the best
way to live with it. This session will highlight pump sizing updates
and codes. It will review the most common errors and omissions
plumbing engineers make and offer suggestions on how to avoid
them. New technology also has influenced pump sizing. This session
will discuss the latest innovations that improve efficiency and cost
while maintaining or improving reliability and usability.
Philadelphia Single Stack
Speaker:Stephen Ziga
Philadelphia has had its own plumbing code since 1961, and included in this code is a special drainage/venting system called “Single
Stack.” In this session, you will learn about the Philadelphia Single
Stack and why it does not require, nor depend on, any special type
of drainage or vent fitting. Learn how it allows rather simple sizing of
the sanitary stack system and its cost-effectiveness for single-story
buildings. Through ASPE’s efforts and in part due to actions by the
late Joseph Smaul, PE (a great Philadelphia plumbing engineer and
ASPE member), this system has been included in the NSPC, UPC,
and most recently the IPC (one final vote remaining). Since attendees
may not be familiar with this system and considering the location of
this Convention, this a perfect opportunity to learn more about the
Philadelphia Single Stack.
Tuesday, November 2
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Solar Engineering by the Numbers—Part 2
Speaker: Rod Hyatt
This session will teach the mathematical routes for arriving at a correctly sized solar hot water system. It also covers the performance
and site applicability of flat plate panels vs. evacuated tube collectors,
as well as the viability of drainback vs. pressure glycol systems. Other
topics include computerized and online data collection, the SRCC’s Btu
ratings of collectors, and sizing tanks, pumps, and expansion tanks.
How to Successfully Design Plumbing Systems for
Commercial High-rise Installations
Speaker: John Watson
Learn the challenges involved in designing high-rise plumbing
systems. What are the possible issues that can occur years after the
installation has been completed? How are green standards optimized
in plumbing design?
Globalization in Construction: An Overview
of International Markets
Speaker: Tes Garcia
This session will discuss market trends in the international construction arena. Which countries are experiencing increases in new building
construction? Which countries are seeing downturns? Is renovation
on the upswing? What are the challenges facing developers in various countries?
(Continued)
be used in radiant cooling applications; an overview of using radiant
cooling and heating to meet comfort and human factors that assist with
ASHRAE Standard 55: Thermal Environmental Conditions for Human
Occupancy compliance; and best practice application examples that
can be used to install and control radiant floor cooling systems.
Social Networking: Is It for Me?
Speaker: TBD
Gone are the days of a handwritten letter by snail mail and a plain
old phone call. The reality of today is that social networking is not
only for fun, but it also is a large part of doing business, getting the
word out, and building your reputation. But you ask yourself, “How
do I get started? Is this for me? What’s with all the friend requests
and tweets?” This session is a crash course in social networking,
best practices, and a basic overview of why you need to learn more
to succeed today.
3:45 pm – 5:00 pm
UL/FM Variable-speed Fire Pumps: Ready for Prime
Time
(Continued)
defenses in contract actions, including statutes of limitation, statutes
of repose, statute of frauds, excused performance, and mitigation of
damages. After looking at contract claims and defenses using the
hypothetical problem, attendees will see how the groundwork is laid
for the parties to settle their dispute in mediation as a prerequisite
to binding arbitration.
Potty Parity: What’s the Issue?
Speakers: TBD
The federal “Potty Parity” Act is not as simple as equal toilets for men
and women. State laws vary, codes vary, advisory laws vary, and
professional opinions vary. Learn about the various viewpoints on this
issue from our expert panel. Send in your comments to our blog and
join the discussion on this issue, which has political ramifications.
Wednesday, November 3
8:30 am – 9:45 am
10:00 am – 11:15 am
Speaker: Gary Klein
This session will present the results of research supported by the
California Energy Commission and others on hot water distribution
systems. Outside the recirculation loop, beyond the heat-traced line,
or directly from a water heater, the flow of hot water to the fixtures
is not a steady state condition; rather, it is very transient in nature.
Flow rates and the duration of flow vary from zero to large depending on what fixtures are located on each runout. The timing and the
duration of these events also vary substantially. Research has been
conducted to characterize the waste of water, energy, and time for
these transient conditions. Other research has been conducted on
the operation of recirculation loops in multifamily and commercial
buildings to determine how to improve the performance of this portion of the system.
Speaker: Gary Klein
This session will present the results of research supported by the
California Energy Commission and others on hot water distribution
systems. Outside the recirculation loop, beyond the heat-traced line,
or directly from a water heater, the flow of hot water to the fixtures
is not a steady state condition; rather, it is very transient in nature.
Flow rates and the duration of flow vary from zero to large depending on what fixtures are located on each runout. The timing and the
duration of these events also vary substantially. Research has been
conducted to characterize the waste of water, energy, and time for
these transient conditions. Other research has been conducted on
the operation of recirculation loops in multifamily and commercial
buildings to determine how to improve the performance of this portion of the system.
Fire Protection 101
Speaker: Todd Stevens
This presentation will give a basic overview of fire protection sprinklers and sprinkler system layout. Participants will develop a basic
understanding of the components of a sprinkler and review the testing
procedures involved with their listings. They will learn about the wide
variety of applications and how to properly identify different sprinkler
types. The presentation will continue with developing an idea of the
proper selection process, looking at a typical design and determining
the proper sprinklers and layout to be utilized. NFPA 13 rules for spacing and obstructions will be reviewed and put to practice.
Foam Extinguishing Systems
Green Versus Green—Code or Supplement
Graywater System Design — Part 1
High-performance Hot Water Systems—Part 1
Solar Engineering by the Numbers—Part 1
Speaker: Rod Hyatt
This session will teach the mathematical routes for arriving at a correctly sized solar hot water system. It also covers the performance
and site applicability of flat plate panels vs. evacuated tube collectors,
as well as the viability of drainback vs. pressure glycol systems. Other
topics include computerized and online data collection, the SRCC’s Btu
ratings of collectors, and sizing tanks, pumps, and expansion tanks.
Tuesday, November 2
High-performance Hot Water Systems—Part 2
This presentation will explore the variety of challenges and design
strategies for foam extinguishing systems. It will review the different
NFPA standards for foam systems and different types of foam concentrate, as well as some basic design considerations and the types
of systems available along with required equipment. The session will
look at the variety of discharge nozzles and components to distribute
the foam solution. Also, newer technologies with foam systems have
emerged with compressed air foam, and the presentation will review
the unique features of these systems.
Speakers: James S. Peterkin, PE, and William Stelter
Variable-speed fire pumps have been available since 2003 but are
still an unknown to many in the design community as well as the
sprinkler contractor industry. Variable-speed drives offer a costeffective and more reliable alternative to solving high pressure issues
at low flow. This can include standpipe design in high-rise buildings,
dual-use water supplies, campus loops, warehousing, and even
foam systems. This session will discuss the applications where this
technology can be useful and will review examples of how it was
applied to recent projects.
Fire Sprinkler Shop Drawings Review
How to Network During the ASPE Convention
Speaker: TBD
This may be your first or fifteenth ASPE Convention, but as you know,
to make the most out of the Convention, it is imperative that you utilize
your conversational skills to make connections with the thousands of
attendees, exhibitors, and presenters. This session will give you the
confidence to approach any social or business situation while at the
ASPE Convention and make connections that will last long after the
ASPE Convention has ended. This session will include live networking scenarios, examples of appropriate networking techniques, and
conversational cues to approach any situation.
Speaker: Frank Murphy
A complete sprinkler system shop drawing submittal includes a
product data package, sprinkler piping layout drawings, and hydraulic calculations for pipe sizing. A thorough review of sprinkler system shop drawing submittals is an essential part of completing the
design process, and it is up to the engineer of record to review and
verify that the design is both code compliant and meets the project’s
design intent. This session will help engineers know what to look
for when reviewing the various parts of the sprinkler shop drawing
submittal to attain the required level of competency a designer must
possess to provide an effective submittal review.
Green Opportunities for Medical Gases
Speaker: Mark Allen
Medical gas might not be the place you would think to start your
LEED application, but even in this niche there are opportunities to do
things a little better, a little less expensively, and a little greener. The
areas where green thinking might improve your medical gas system
designs and where opportunities exist to make the systems more
green will be presented, including the opportunities and limitations
of reduce, reuse, and recycle; reducing inputs and outputs; and
medical air purification.
Federal Leadership in High Performance and
Sustainable Buildings
10:00 am – 11:15 am
FOG Harvest: How, When, and Why
Speaker: Max Weiss
Pursuit of alternate energy sources has advanced refining techniques
so that previously unusable or marginally useful hydrocarbons such
as FOG are now considered feasible sources of energy. This session
will offer a detailed description of how and when to harvest FOG for
the greatest return as feedstock for innovative new energy conversion
processes, three of which will be described.
NSF - 61 and Booster Systems
Speaker: WB “Skip” Roberts
Where does the drinking water in your residence come from? How
about the water in your hotel room when you are on business trips or
vacation? Is it safe for you and your family to drink? Most authorities
having jurisdiction now require NSF 61-certified products in potable
water streams, whether they supply high-rise buildings, hospitals,
hotels, or residences. In this session, participants will learn about
NSF 61 and how to design booster systems that supply water to
high-rise buildings to meet that standard. The presentation also will
cover the Safe Drinking Water Act and its newest requirements adopted in 2010.
Speaker: TBD
Federal agencies are committed to a zero environmental footprint
through design, construction, and maintenance of federal buildings
following sustainable guiding principles, such as integrated design,
energy performance, water conservation, indoor environmental
quality, and building materials. Learn how these principles impact
your plumbing design to meet federal objectives that reduce the total
ownership cost of facilities, improve energy efficiency and water
conservation, provide safe, healthy, and productive environments,
and promote sustainable environmental stewardship.
Research on Roof Drain Technology
Speaker: Dr. Salimol Thomas
ASPE Research Foundation investigated roof drains and evaluated the
performance under various conditions. Factors researched include
pipe diameter, pipe length, secondary drain height, and type of drain
and their effect on operational performance. The evolution of multiphase flow prior to priming and its impact on the performance of drain
systems will be examined using the experimental and simulation data.
Experimental data and analysis will be presented.
Overview of Radiant Cooling
Speaker:Daniel Sullivan
This session will provide an overview of radiant cooling, including
education on radiant cooling trends and market drivers (LEED, sustainable integrated design, and energy efficiency benefits); a review of the
fundamentals of radiant floor cooling load design strategies; radiant
cooling ceiling applications; an introduction of new products that can
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Speakers: Shawn Martin and Julius Ballanco
This presentation and roundtable discussion will compare and contrast
the plumbing provisions of ICC’s International Green Construction Code
and the IAPMO Green Supplement. It will examine the provisions of
these two documents, including hot water distribution systems design,
alternative water sources, nonpotable water use, outdoor water use,
innovative water efficiency provisions, rationalization, life-cycle assessments, and efficient fixtures, fittings, and appliances.
Life Cycle Assessment in the Building and Construction
Industry
Speaker: Steven R. Baer, LEED AP
What is the environmental impact of a plumbing product? Is it
green? Does it have a large carbon footprint? Life-cycle analysis
can provide answers to these questions as well as critical ecological
information. Manufacturers are increasingly using life-cycle analysis
to provide ecological information for their customers and market their
products. In this presentation, participants will learn about the various
trade-offs among various life-cycle stages. Does the selection of the
plumbing product material enable certain performance in the use
phase? Does the design of a plumbing system impact the energy
utilization of the building, of your community? What about end of life
issues? Does a recycling infrastructure enhance the ability to reduce
the environmental impacts of your selection?
Fluid Comfort: Back to the Future
Effects of Water Quality on Residential Energy and Water
Efficient Devices
The Plumbing Engineer Goes to Arbitration: The Costs,
Perils, and Pitfalls of Construction Arbitration
Speaker: Tanya Lubner
Water heating is the second-highest source of energy consumption in
a home. A recent study by the Battelle Memorial Institute examined
the performance and energy efficiency of gas and electric storagetank and tankless-type residential water heaters on hard and softened
water, extrapolating results over a 15-year period, and calculating a
carbon footprint. This session will present the study’s results, review
the study’s experimental parameters in detail, and provide an overview
of the water softening process.
Does the Plumbing Engineer Have an Enforceable
Contract or Swiss Cheese? Avoiding Agreements that
Are “Full of Holes”
Speaker: Steven Nudelman
This seminar will give the plumbing engineer a basic understanding
about the elements of a construction contract, express and implied
warranties, change orders and change order proposals, implied
contracts, and unjust enrichment. Through the use of a hypothetical
problem, seminar attendees will learn how contract-based claims
are prosecuted (if the engineer is the aggrieved party) and defended
(if the engineer is the accused wrongdoer). In addition to claims,
seminar attendees will also learn about some of the more common
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Speaker: Peter Cartwright
As a consequence of the growing paradigm of water conservation and
reuse, graywater recovery and reclamation of domestic, institutional,
and commercial wastewater are garnering increased interest. This
practice promises to help mitigate water shortage issues and reduces
the volume of wastewater to POTW facilities or septic systems. This
presentation will provide details on wastewater sources, qualities,
and typical daily volumes from each. It will identify specific reuse
opportunities and regulatory limitations impacting them. Treatment
technologies and infrastructure requirements will be described in
detail. The future direction of regulations will also be discussed.
Speakers: Steve Clark and Dirk Rosenberg
In the era of cheap energy in North America, the HVAC industry
transitioned from hydronic systems to forced air. In Europe, where
energy has always been more expensive, they have gone the opposite
direction. Hydronic-based systems offer numerous advantages in
terms of energy efficiency, energy flexibility, and comfort. This talk
will focus on why the new trend in space comfort systems is the
direction the mechanical design industry will have to go to deliver the
ultra-efficient buildings of the future. Emphasis will be on engineering
trends like low temperature heating, radiant cooling, and what design
engineers need to do to be prepared to offer the services that are being
demanded by LEED and green projects.
Speaker: Steven Nudelman This seminar will build on the topics covered in the first session,
providing the plumbing engineer with a “soup-to-nuts” understanding
of the construction arbitration process using the American Arbitration
Association Construction Industry Rules as a framework. Continuing
with the hypothetical problem developed in the first session, attendees will learn about pre-arbitration procedures, the Demand for
Arbitration, fees and expenses, preliminary teleconferences, arbitrator
selection, the information exchange, expert reports, pre-hearing briefs
and submissions, arbitration hearings and procedures, post-hearing
submissions, arbitration award, and enforcement of the award.
Notice: Not all sessions or events are listed or
summarized. Listed programs and speakers are
subject to change. The Convention program is
subject to modification. Final programs, events,
and speakers will only be listed in the on-site
program book available during registration.
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Future Frontiers for Plumbing Design:
Vacuum Plumbing Systems
Speaker: Tom Zinn
Apart from significant environmental advantages in relation to reduced
water consumption, vacuum plumbing systems can provide a range
of benefits to designers and engineers, including enhanced flexibility
in building design and layout without restriction due to architectural
or site limitations; reduced construction or renovation costs; and
opportunities for obtaining LEED credits. This session will provide a
basic overview of vacuum plumbing system operation and the benefits
for various types of facilities. It will review vacuum piping design and
installation in detail, including sizing criteria, layout options, and piping
materials for a variety of types of waste including sanitary, condensate, high temperature, grease, and laboratory biological waste. The
program will address code compliance issues and will include case
study overview of several unique applications and projects.
Special Hazard Fire Protection Design
This session will review special hazard applications and the opportunities for design of preaction and clean agent systems. It will look at
these systems to develop an understanding of their design options and
sequence of operations. It will review single and double interlock and
the various releasing systems, as well as release control panels and
how they fit into the entire fire alarm system. Unique detection and
suppression technologies for use in data centers, telecommunication
rooms, and other sensitive areas will also be reviewed.
Graywater System Design —Part 2
Speaker: Peter Cartwright
As a consequence of the growing paradigm of water conservation and
reuse, graywater recovery and reclamation of domestic, institutional,
and commercial wastewater are garnering increased interest. This
practice promises to help mitigate water shortage issues and reduces
the volume of wastewater to POTW facilities or septic systems. This
presentation will provide details on wastewater sources, qualities,
and typical daily volumes from each. It will identify specific reuse
opportunities and regulatory limitations impacting them. Treatment
technologies and infrastructure requirements will be described in
detail. The future direction of regulations will also be discussed.
Medical Gas Sizing
Speaker: Mark Allen
In this session, considerations regarding the layout of medical gas
piping and common sizing techniques used in sizing pipelines and
associated source equipment will be presented. Problems associated with sizing of air intakes and vacuum exhausts, an area often
fraught with problems, will also be examined. Topics to be discussed
will include sizing techniques for piping of any gas or vacuum piping;
sizing considerations for air intakes and vacuum exhausts; sizing
for low vacuum WAGD implementations; and sizing for selection of
medical air plant, medical vacuum plant, medical instrument air,
and WAGD plants.
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Notice: Not all sessions or events are listed or
summarized. Listed programs and speakers are
subject to change. The Convention program is
subject to modification. Final programs, events,
and speakers will only be listed in the on-site
program book available during registration.
International Code
Council Technical
Program
Tuesday, November 2
ICC Green Codes
8:30 am – 9:45 am
Innovative Green Provisions of the 2009 IPC and IGCC
10:00 am – 11:15 am
Protecting the Water Supply
3:45 pm – 5:00 pm
Irrigation: A Sustainable Approach
ICC Codes & Standards
8:30 am – 9:45 am
Residential Fire Sprinkler:s Design, Installation &
Inspection
(certification exam offered after session)
10:00 am – 11:15 am
Optimizing Pluming Plan Reviews
11:30 am – 12:45 pm
Understanding Product Certification and Listings
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As most everyone knows, you try to make your airline reservations as early as possible to
get the best prices. Likewise, but not always the same, auto rental rates also change but
sometimes in reverse order; that is, making them early may cost more than waiting. The
world of airlines and auto rentals does not seem to have very much rhyme or reason to it,
other than everyone wants to maximize profits.
American Airlines Discount:
In the world of meeting planning, it is often possible to have one or
more airlines provide a special additional discount to attract a maximum amount of reservations on its planes.
In this case, American Airlines has agreed to provide ASPE members attending the ASPE 2010 Convention and Engineered Plumbing
Exposition with a special additional 5% discount off their airline
reservation. After making your reservation through the American
Airlines online reservation site (aa.com), just before or when you
get to payment, there will be a place for a discount code. For ASPE, use the code 79H0AT
(number 7, number 9, letter cap H, number 0, letter cap A, letter cap T). This should get you
an additional 5% discount off your final amount. (The discount will work virtually all of the
time. However, once in a while the airlines run a super-special discount one-time rate for
which no additional discounts are permitted.)
Immediately after making your airline reservation, the online site will usually ask you or
just direct you to one of the “partner” auto car rental companies. In this case, those companies are Alamo and Hertz. We highly recommend that you do a little price shopping before
making any auto rental decisions.
Avis Rental Car Discount:
Just as with airlines, auto rental companies often also will offer a
special additional discount rate to get business directed their way.
For this year, Avis Rental Cars has provided a discount code for
ASPE attendees to the 2010 Convention and Engineered Plumbing
Exposition. Just as with the airline reservations described above,
the use of the code is typically put in near the end of the reservation process — but not always. Some rental companies will ask at
the very beginning of the process if you have a special discount
or company code. For ASPE attendees the AVIS code is G027999.
(capital letter G, followed by the numbers 0, 2, 7, 9, 9, 9).
Depending on when you make your reservation and the type of
car you decide to rent, the discount will range from a low of 5%
all the way up to a high of 25%, again depending on when you make your reservation and
the type of automobile in which you would like to be driving.
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Toilet Design for Many Uses
3:45 pm – 5:00 pm
Toilet Economics and Marketing to the Poor
Bottom of the Pyramid Market and Micro
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Waterborne Pathogens:
Why are we still talking about Legionella?
Speaker: Stacey Wesselink
This session will teach participants what they need to know about the
latest research surrounding waterborne pathogens and why secondary
disinfection is the only solution that can reduce the risk of waterborne
contamination and infections. It will review the various guidance
documents that are available to help shape new best practices for
mechanical and plumbing designs. Attendees will leave this session
understanding how to eliminate Legionella and other waterborne
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Do You Remember the Last Time You Fell
Asleep Watching Football? And How You
Made The Winning Touchdown? Remember
How Real It All Seemed?
Well, it doesn’t happen often in real life, in fact, almost never. But, sometimes lightening
does strike. If you haven’t had a chance to see the movie Invincible, rent it before coming to
the 2010 Convention, because at the Convention, on Monday, November 1, 2010, the real
Vince Papale will be the keynote speaker at the Opening General Session.
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Come hear the Vince Papale keynote address at the 2010 ASPE Convention, Monday, November 1, 2010, at 10:00 a.m.
Have the opportunity to meet Vince and
perhaps you will be one of the lucky winners who will have breakfast with him prior
to the Monday Opening Program. Watch for
details.
The Real Vince Papale Story
Papale’s words, the games were much more “rough” than “touch” (Herald News Online). In
In the summer of 1976, Vince Papale was invited to an open tryout along with a few other
an interview, Papale said that an ambulance was always present at the bar league games,
former Philadelphia Bell players. It was not exactly on a whim. To get ready, he did train
a detail that was left out of the movie.
strenuously. It is also true that the tryout attracted an odd assortment of characters, as
What made Dick Vermeil decide to give Vince a spot on the team? “When it came
then Eagles coach Dick Vermeil remembered in a recent interview with the Philadelphia
down even between him and another receiver/special-teams player (at the final cut) we
Inquirer. “All kinds of people turned out (800 total). We had a doctor, guys with big bellies,
kept him because of his charisma, and his appeal to the South Philly fans where the stakids right out of high school.” As shown in the film, on the day of the tryout, Dick Vermeil
dium is, and then to his talent as well,” says Dick Vermeil, who would a few years later win
did take note of Papale, especially Papale’s ability to run a 40-yard dash in an impressive
a Super Bowl with the St. Louis Rams.
4.5 seconds.
Vince Papale’s first-year salary as a Philadelphia Eagle was $21,000, which was almost
In his senior year of high school, Vince Papale was a letter winner for football, basketdouble what his last teaching job had paid. In his final year with the Eagles, he made
ball, and track. He received a full track scholarship to St. Josephs College. At St. Josephs,
$45,000.
Papale was the track team captain his senior
Papale’s greatest memory of playyear, and he also won the most outstanding
Hold Fast to Dreams
ing on the coverage team unit for the Philaathlete award.
delphia Eagles was in his rookie season. He
Vince Papale did not play football in
came down the field so hard that he made
college. At age 18 when he graduated from
Going from being called a loser with no
two Giants players collide with the punt rehigh school, he was only 5-foot-7 and 160
pedigree and no college football expeturner who ended up fumbling the ball, and
pounds. Colleges were not coming after him
rience to captain of an NFL team is the
Vince recovered it. “Our offense would score
with football scholarships. Instead, he acstuff from which dreams and movies are
a touchdown on the ensuing series, and we
cepted a full track scholarship to St. Josephs.
made. Using video clips from Invincible,
defeated them, 20–7, giving Dick Vermeil his
By the time he was ready to graduate from
Disney, and ESPN, Vince, a tremendous
first win as an NFL coach,” Papale recalls.
college, Papale had grown tremendously to
storyteller, shares his tips on seizing op
Papale stopped playing professional
6-foot-2, 185 pounds. He never tried out for
portunities, overcoming odds, fulfilling
football due to a shoulder injury in the 1979
the football team in college because St. Jopotential, and taking it to the highest
preseason, which permanently ended his
sephs did not have a team.
level. His energy, passion, and humor
NFL career.
Although the movie Invincible truthwill keep the audience on the edge of
After spending three years playing
fully emphasizes that Vince Papale played
their seats. He made second effort a part
professional football with the Philadelphia
no football on the college level, the movie
of his personality and got the ultimate
Eagles, Papale moved on from the NFL to
fails to mention that Papale did play in the
last laugh on those who doubted him. He
become a TV and radio broadcaster, a job
short-lived World Football League (WFL) for
will bring people from tears of sadness to
which he held for eight years. He then went
two years starting in 1974. Making a little bit
tears of joy and bring them to their feet as
into commercial mortgage banking, which
of money in the league as a wide receiver
they feel his journey is their trip as well.
led to his position as a Marketing Executive
for the Philadelphia Bell, Papale eventuand Special Projects Director for Sallie Mae,
ally found himself in debt when the league
the student financial aid company. Currently,
folded in 1975. “You do some stupid things
he mainly works as a motivational speaker for education and the Sallie Mae Program.
because the first time in your life you have some money,” Papale says. “Then all of a sudden
In addition to his various occupations, he has battled and beat colorectal cancer, a
there you are: You don’t have those bucks that are coming in all the time.”
topic on which he also speaks and for which he holds the title of national spokesperson
After his two-year career with the Philadelphia Bell of the World Football League,
(premierespeakers.com). Papale has served as chairman or co-chairman for numerous asVince tended bar to make ends meet. Before joining the Bell, Papale had been a beloved
sociations, including the Philadelphia Vietnam Veterans, Spina Bifida Association, Multiple
middle-school business education teacher for the Interboro School District for six years
Sclerosis Society, and the American Heart Association. As a cancer survivor, he and his
from 1968 to 1974. Papale left teaching in the spring of 1974 to try out for the Bell.
family also donate a lot of their time to the Eagle’s Fly for Leukemia charity.
Vince Papale’s first wife did leave him as shown in the film, and he did in fact use the
Vince Papale’s favorite scene from the movie Invincible is the one where he and his
nasty note she left him (“You’ll never go anywhere, never make a name for yourself, and
friends play rough-touch football in the mud. “It just showed the pure innocence and joy
never make any money”) as motivation. But it happened in 1971, five years before the
of playing,” says Papale. “And to me, it was a bunch of guys who are over the hill, but they
events of the film.
became kids again, and it just transcended time.”
Papale really played fierce games of “rough touch” football in Philadelphia’s bar leagues
for years, despite breaking his nose and some ribs and getting a few teeth jarred loose. In
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Discovering Philadelphia History
Come live 200 years of our country’s history.
It’s Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, and you will
have the opportunity to visit the visions of
our past, re-live history, and visit the history
you’ve only read about.
Philadelphia has a diversity of fun
and adventure waiting to be discovered
by the 2010 Convention attendees and
their guests, and Philadelphia is perfectly
situated—it is right in the middle of where
the majority of the Society’s membership
is located. There’s easy access from virtually
anywhere in North America, and once here
you will be in the doorway to America’s history.
There are numerous adventurous and
exciting tours and events planned from Saturday all the way through Wednesday that
will allow you to enjoy and share the widest
possible charm and magic of the city and its
vistas. Please note, all tours have maximum
limits. A special post-Convention tour to
New York City has also been arranged.
The Philadelphia Story
Saturday, October 30
10:00 am to 1:00 pm
The most comprehensive full-city tour
available, The Philadelphia Story is a fully
guided tour via deluxe transportation
through four centuries of art, architecture,
and Philadelphia’s growth to the secondlargest city on the East Coast.
Beginning before 1776, you will hear
stories of the people, places, and things
that made Colonial Philadelphia the seat
of government for the young nation and
one of the largest English-speaking cities in the world. In 1681, King Charles II
granted 45,000 square miles of land on
the Delaware and Schuylkill Rivers to William Penn as payment for a debt owed to
Penn’s father.
Here,
the
Quaker gentleman founded
Philadelphia,
a
a Greek term
translated as
“City of Brotherly Love,” as part of his “Holy
Experiment” of religious freedom in the
New World. His fellow Quakers settled
here, as well as people of many other religious backgrounds, giving Philadelphia
the diverse ethnic flavor residents still savor today.
Penn’s chief surveyor, Captain Thomas
Holmes, used a grid pattern for the city
that included five public squares, all of
which remain today, to realize Penn’s vision of a “greene countrie towne.” Primarily
due to its excellent location on the Atlantic
Coast and accessible port facilities, Philadelphia grew rapidly in the 18th century. It
was appropriately named the “Athens of
the Americas” and was the cultural center
of the New World.
See such
sites as the
Liberty Bell,
Independence Hall,
Congress
Hall, First and
Second Bank
of the U.S.,
Betsy Ross
House, Franklin’s grave, Christ Church, Elfreth’s Alley, and the neighborhood of Society Hill. Embracing the modern day, you
will visit neighborhoods where the Founding Fathers lived and see how contemporary Philadelphians have made them their
own.
Going beyond the colonial period,
you will visit the bustling business district,
Museum Mile of the Benjamin Franklin
Parkway, the famous Rocky steps, Philadelphia’s vibrant theater district, Antique
Row, the captivating French-inspired Rittenhouse Square, and much more.
During the 19th century, the city grew,
annexing parts of the countryside and
consolidating with the county in 1854. The
annexation included Fairmount Park, now
the world’s largest municipal park, spanning nearly 9,000 acres.
In 1987, One Liberty Place was the first
building to break the early 20th-century
gentlemen’s agreement that no building
be taller than William Penn’s statue atop
City
Hall
(about
41
stories).
Now, the Liberty
Place complex is
one of many buildings that rise above
the city’s founder,
including the Mellon Bank Building
and Bell Atlantic
Tower and the new
Comcast
Center,
the tallest building between New York City
and Chicago. A progressive spirit continues as new skyscrapers light up the skyline
of the second largest city on the East
Coast.
Off-coach photo opportunities will occur throughout the tour.
Tour Benefits:
u This tour is recommended for one of
the first days as it gives guests a full
city overview and allows them to get
a “lay of the land” and determine what
they’d like to go back and explore in
more depth.
u This comprehensive tour will take
guests to both the historic area and
the modern city to get to know Philadelphia first-hand.
u Minimal walking is required for those
guests who prefer to enjoy a fulllength tour without a lot of walking.
Colonial Philadelphia
Experience
Sunday, October 31
10:00 am to 1:00 pm
The Colonial Philadelphia Experience is a
fully guided tour both on coach and on
foot through America’s Birthplace, the
heart of Philadelphia’s historic district.
Step out to Philadelphia’s modern-day
Market Street and learn how it got its name
from the colonial market stalls that bustled
with life in the 1700s as you stroll around
Independence National Historical Park.
Hear the stories of the people, places, and
things that made Colonial Philadelphia the
seat of government for the young nation.
Philadelphia served as the nation’s
temporary capital from 1790 to 1800. The
City’s history from 1774 to 1800 is closely
linked to that of the American Revolution and the newborn nation. Thus, it is
often referred to as “America’s birthplace.”
Learn more about that fight for freedom
in “America’s Most Historic Square Mile,”
Independence National Historical Park,
home to two of the nation’s most precious
monuments to freedom: the Liberty Bell,
an international symbol of freedom, and
Independence Hall.
The First Continental Congress met at
Carpenters’ Hall in 1774, and in 1776, Independence Hall served as the site where the
colonists adopted the Declaration of Independence. Later, in 1787, 55 delegates to
a federal convention envisioned a strong
government for our new nation with the
creation of the Constitution of the United
States.
A few blocks away is Old City, the first
commercial area of Philadelphia and one
of America’s oldest business districts. Although most of the buildings now date
from the latter part of the 19th century,
the area still features the following attractions:
Elfreth’s Alley: The oldest continually
occupied residential street in the country.
The Betsy Ross House: Legend has it
the seamstress sewed the first American
Flag there.
Christ
Church:
Services
are
still
held today
as
they were
when George Washington, Benjamin
Franklin, and other colonial leaders worshiped there.
This tour will visit neighborhoods
where the Founding Fathers lived and see
how contemporary Philadelphians have
made them their own. See the same tiny
courtyards and by-ways of colonial Philadelphians, only seen while on foot!
Tour Price: $42.00
Includes experienced guides and tour
personnel and refreshments. Approximately a three-hour tour.
Maximum tour number is 28.
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Sites visited include: Liberty Bell
Center,
Independence Hall (ticketed
interior tour), Congress Hall, First and
Second Bank of the
U.S., Benjamin Franklin’s print shop, Betsy
Ross House, Franklin’s grave, Elfreth’s
Alley, Christ Church, a seldom-visited
Quaker Meetinghouse, and others.
Tour Benefits:
u This tour is recommended for one of
the first days as it gives guests the
opportunity to see Philadelphia’s top
tourism sites.
u This tour includes a pre-paid advance
reservation to tour inside Independence Hall (tickets are often not available if not pre-reserved).
u This tour provides an in-depth experience through the historic area with a
trained historian. The sites and buildings are tied together in a cohesive
and chronological story of the early
days of our struggle toward independency.
Tour Price: $45.00
Includes experienced guides and tour personnel and refreshments.
Wear comfortable shoes and sun screen.
All-weather tour. Approximately a
three-hour tour.
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The Simple Life:
Pennsylvania’s Amish
Monday, November 1
9:00 am to 5:00 pm
The Simple Life: Pennsylvania’s Amish is a
full-day tour to the beautiful countryside
of nearby Lancaster County, home to
America’s oldest Amish settlement, where
thousands still live a centuries-old “Plain”
lifestyle. It’s a place where visitors can step
back in time to enjoy a slower, more peaceful pace, where the horse and buggy remains a primary form of transportation,
and where windmills dot the landscape,
providing a nature-harnessed power
source. A vital part of Lancaster County,
the Amish are involved in agriculture and
an array of cottage industries.
The
s t o r y
of
the
Amish
community dates
back to
the 16th
century Reformation in Europe, when
the Anabaptist movement spurred the
creation of three “plain” communities. Although these spiritual groups have similarities, the Old Order Amish are the most
conservative, emphasizing humility, family, community, and separation from the
modern world. There are three families,
or Anabaptist-related groups, found in
Lancaster County: the Amish, Mennonites,
and Brethren. All three groups share the
Anabaptist belief that calls for making a
conscious choice to accept God (accordingly, only adults are baptized). The three
groups also share the same basic values
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concerning the all-encompassing authority of the Bible, a philosophy of brotherhood and non-resistance, and the importance of family and community.
All-weather tour. Approximately an
eight-hour tour.
Lunch included at Plain & Fancy Farm.
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The groups differ primarily in matters
of dress, language, forms of worship, and
the extent to which they allow modern
technology and the forces of the “outside
world” to impact their lives. Most Brethren and Mennonites dress much like their
“English” neighbors. Other Mennonites,
Brethren, and Amish Mennonites wear distinctive Amish clothing but may make use
of “worldly” conveniences, such as cars,
electricity, and telephones. On the other
hand, Old Order Mennonite and Old Order
Amish groups are more restrictive in their
views of modern technology, with the Old
Order Amish being the most conservative
of Lancaster County’s “plain” groups.
Upon arrival guests will embark on a
three-hour guided country tour, featuring
the unspoiled back road beauty of Amish
farmlands, one-room schools, and cottage
industries such as a general store, bakery,
farm, and quilt shop (stops vary based on
shopkeepers’ operating schedules).
Amish foods are part of the experience! Lunch will be a sumptuous Pennsylvania Dutch meal featuring “pass-the-platter” style dining. Dig into delicious golden
fried chicken, sausage, old-fashioned
chicken pot pie with handmade noodles,
real mashed potatoes with gravy, bakeryfresh shoo-fly pie, apple dumplings a la
mode, and vanilla ice cream.
Escape to a simpler way of life with this
“turn back the hands of the clock” tour. It’s
a day of delights for your eyes, your taste
buds, and your mind!
Tour Benefits:
u An organized tour is the only way individual guests can get to Amish country from Philadelphia.
u This tour allows for three hours of
shopping in Amish businesses: quilts,
country stores, food products, candles, and crafts.
u No one
g o e s
hungry
with our
passthe-platter dining, with
plentiful food and multiple choices.
u Experience a culture and way of life
different from most Americans.
Tour Price: $105.00
Philadelphia Unique
Mural Arts Tour
Tuesday, November 2
10:00 am to 3:30 pm
Tour Philadelphia’s super-sized works of art
with this behind-the-scenes look at how
murals are made. Filled with anecdotes
and rich with history, the tour will leave
guests with an understanding of the complexities of mural-making and an appreciation of Philadelphia as the world’s largest
outdoor art gallery. Glimpse into the world
of local Philadelphia artists, many of whom
are amateur and not formally trained and
some of whom were former graffiti artists
who have turned their once destructive
work into meaningful and celebrated art.
The City of
Philadelphia
Mural
Arts
Program
unites artists
and communities through
a collaborative process,
rooted in the
traditions of mural-making, to create art
that transforms public spaces and individual lives. The Philadelphia Inquirer described the Mural Arts Program as, “by far,
the most important, prolific, and successful public art project in the nation.” The
Mural Arts Program has created more than
3,000 murals that are an integral part of
the civic landscape and a source of inspiration to the thousands of residents and visitors who encounter them each year, earning Philadelphia international recognition
as the “City of Murals.”
W h e n
you see a finished mural
on a wall, you
are looking at
the result of a
very long process. There are
many steps between the moment a mural
is conceived and the day it is dedicated.
These steps can vary somewhat, depending on how a mural is funded and where it
is located. Most murals are created through
the same general sequence, which usually
takes from three to six months.
I ncluded
in this unique
tour is a stop
at
Philadelphia artist Isaiah
Zagar’s
Philadelphia’s
Magic
Gardens where
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you’ll see how he uses ceramic tile, mirrors,
and found objects to create colorful and
unusual mosaic murals. Philadelphia’s
Magic Gardens is a folk art environment
and gallery space that showcases the work
of mosaicist Isaiah Zagar. Located at the
site of Zagar’s largest public mosaic installation, the Magic Gardens includes a fully
mosaiced indoor gallery and a massive
outdoor labyrinthine mosaic sculpture.
The installation, primarily consisting of
found objects and contributions from the
community, covers half a city block with
myriad tiles, textures, and colors. A walk
through the labyrinth will reveal sculptures
from Latin America and Asia, bicycle
wheels from local South Street shop Via Bicycles, Zagar’s hand-made tiles, and mirrors of every shape and size. Zagar started
working on the Magic Gardens in 1994 in
the vacant lot nearby his studio. He began
by constructing a massive fence to protect
the area from harm and then spent the
next 14 years excavating tunnels and grottoes, sculpting multi-layered walls, and tiling and grouting the 3,000-square-foot
space. The installation pays tribute to Zagar’s many artistic influences, as well as the
events and experiences of his life. Enveloped in visual anecdotes, the mosaiced
walls refer to his wife Julia and sons Ezekiel
and Jeremiah through playful images and
words, but also reference important elements of the wider world—Las Pozas and
Day of the Dead, the dance community of
Philadelphia, and even the airplanes of the
nationwide 9/11 tragedy.
It’s a once-in-a-Philadelphia-visit opportunity to get up close and personal
with the city’s public art!
Tour Benefits:
u This tour offers guests a hands-on
project to help make a part of a
Philadelphia mural or mosaic mural
(subject to availability).
u This tour will visit neighborhoods
beyond the traditional “central city”
boundaries.
u Great photo opportunities. Most murals are several stories tall.
u A memorable day with the immersive
hands-on project. Guests get a chance
to leave behind a permanent legacy
to Philadelphia’s art community.
Tour Price: $105.00
All-weather tour. Approximately a sixhour tour with lunch included.
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Tour of Brandywine Valley,
Longwood Gardens,
Winterthur
10:00 am to 5:00 pm
Picture Perfect Countryside is a full-day
tour through the rolling hills of Philadelphia’s spectacular countryside. Less than
an hour’s drive from Philadelphia lays the
beautiful Brandywine Valley, immortalized
on canvas by many artists, including the
Wyeth family.
The deluxe transportation first takes
you to the world-renowned Longwood
Gardens. America’s premier horticultural
center captivates with 1,050 acres of majestic gardens, natural woodlands, colorful
meadows, 11,000 types of plants, and more
fountains than any other garden in the U.S.
In 1906, Pierre S. du Pont purchased the
Pierce Arboretum to save its trees from
being cut for lumber. Over the next nearly
half century, Mr. du Pont developed Longwood Gardens into what it is today, a magnificent horticultural showplace. When
visiting Longwood Gardens, guests are immersed not only in the breathtaking surroundings, but in the rich history as well.
The traditions and elegance of the gardens
have evolved over time and resulted in the
magnificence that is seen today.
Guests will have more than 2½ hours to
wander at their own pace the 20 spectacular outdoor gardens and four acres of indoor heated greenhouses, eat lunch (on
own) and visit the gift shop.
On the return trip, you visit Winterthur, an American country estate, the
former home of Henry Francis du Pont
(1880-1969), an avid antiques collector
and horticulturist. In the early 20th century, H. F. du Pont and his father, Henry
Algernon du Pont, designed Winterthur in
the spirit of 18th- and19th-century European country houses. Your visit to Winterthur will immerse you in another time and
place where you will have several hours
to rediscover America’s heritage through
an unparalleled collection of antiques
and Americana and/or venture out over
the fields and farmland to learn about the
workings of a great American country estate and the breathtaking beauty of its 60acre naturalistic Winterthur Garden.
The permanent exhibitions in the Galleries at Winterthur invite exploration and
discovery. From a collection of more than
85,000 objects made or used in America
between 1640 and 1860, Winterthur curators have crafted displays that focus on
specific media. Themes in each gallery are
built around such questions as: How were
these objects made? How were they used?
How do we know what they are? Objects
selected range from historic clothing and
craftsmen’s tools to exquisite metalworks,
ceramics, and paintings.
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Optional Tour
To New York City
Tour Benefits:
u An organized tour is the only way individual guests can get to the Brandywine Valley from Philadelphia.
u Great photo opportunities at Longwood Gardens.
Tour Price: $87.00
All-weather tour. Approximately a
seven-hour tour. (Will be on own for
lunch.)
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Big Apple Tour
Thursday, November 4
8:00 am to 6:00 pm
Only 90 miles away awaits New York City!
Unmatched for world-famous shopping,
dining, and sightseeing, you’ll travel via
deluxe transportation for a full-day visit to
The Big Apple with plenty of free time to
take it all in—what you want to see—at
your own pace.
A leading global
city, New York
exerts a powerful
influence
over global commerce, finance,
media, culture,
art, fashion, research, education, and entertainment.
As
host of the Unit-
ed Nations Headquarters, it is also an important center for international affairs.
Traveling via deluxe transportation,
guests will arrive in New York City—the
world’s capital. First stop: the Top of the
Rock at Rockefeller Center. Discover New
York in all its forms from 70 stories up at
Top of the Rock Observation Deck. Enjoy
dazzling multimedia history exhibits and
the city’s only crystal-clear, 360° experience of New York. After seeing it all from
above, next it will be free time to “conquer.”
From
here,
guests will have approximately five hours
to enjoy New York on
their own before the
return trip to Philadelphia. Our transportation will pick us up at in
Rockefeller Center (the
same as our drop-off locations) in the afternoon to return to Philadelphia in time
for dinner on your own.
Tour Benefits:
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WELCOME TO ALL OUR INTERNATIONAL VISITORS
ASPE is very pleased to be able to partner with the ICC to bring for the first time the 2010 World Toilet Organization Summit to the United
States. ASPE is pleased that we were able to help with the logistics and provide the necessary space. We are especially pleased that this
is the first of what we expect will be many such mutual areas that will come from the recently signed Memorandum of Understanding
between ASPE and the ICC.
With the 2010 World Toilet Organization Summit will come a plethora of media—something we expect to help expand the visibility
and credibility of the Society.
BUT MORE IMPORTANT: PLEASE BE SURE TO STOP AND MAKE WELCOME TO THE UNITED STATES AND TO THE ASPE CONVENTION AND
EPE OUR MANY INTERNATIONAL GUESTS. We are expecting more than 1,000 international visitors, so you will be busy shaking hands, but
especially making new friends and building up your peer network.
u An organized tour is the most costeffective way for guests to get to New
York City from Philadelphia.
u Personal tour host for shopping and
sightseeing tips.
u On-site contact available for emergencies.
u Unstructured day to allow for flexibility for everyone’s unique interests
Tour Price: $125.00
Wear comfortable shoes. All-weather tour.
Approximately a 10- hour tour. (Lunch
on own.)
SPECIAL SPOUSE GIFT
LIMITED QUANTITY!
FIRST 90 TO REGISTER
The 2010 Convention and Engineered
Plumbing Exposition will be held in Philadelphia, October 30 to November 3. Being
an East Coast city, Philadelphia’s weather at
that time of the year is impossible to predict
or even to guess.
So, for paid attendee spouses, the Society has arranged a special Philly “Weather
Guess” bag.
The bag will be a carryall that you can
use to hold all of the gifts and presents that
you are sure to purchase on your trip. It will
be made from a totally recyclable material
such as bamboo.
Inside the bag you will find a large,
square silk or cashmere scarf that will
double for both warmth and dress up. A
pair of gloves will be a must depending on
the weather.
A weather “repeller,” that is, an umbrella
also will be included, as will a quick slip-on
poncho (just in case).
If there is space, we also will include a
warm wool or cashmere shoulder wrap for
a chilly day or night.
Don’t miss out on the ASPE Spouse Gift.
As one spouse remarked: “This is the nicest thing that ASPE has ever done for the
spouses, and it was nice that they went first
class all the way.”
Wherever You Are Coming From,
Rent a Bus or Do Some Share Riding and $ave , $ave, $ave
Drive to the 2010 Convention and Save
For all full paid registrants to the 2010 Convention who are also registered to be staying at the Convention headquarters hotel for
a minimum of a three-night stay (if individuals are staying at other than the headquarters hotel, but still at one of the Convention
Hotels, a special percentage reduction of the total will be applied depending on the hotels being utilized), the Society is offering
the following travel stipend offset:
1. $150 per vehicle toward gas for those driving their own
vehicle carrying no less than 4 people from their area.
2. $200 per vehicle toward gas for those driving their own
vehicle carrying no less than 6 people from their area.
3.$300 per vehicle toward gas for those driving their own vehicle carrying 10 or more people from their
area.
4.Up to $500 toward a vehicle rental that must be able to hold 6 persons or more, plus $300 per vehicle
toward gas for those who carry a minimum of 6 people from their area.
5.Up to $1,000 toward a vehicle rental that must be able to hold 10 persons or more, plus $300 per vehicle
toward gas for those who carry 10 people or more from their area.
[The number of people counted in the vehicle includes the driver.]
6.Up to $1.00 per mile (one-way) for a chartered bus that must be able to hold 20 persons or more, plus $500 per vehicle towards gas for those who carry 15 or more from their area.
This vehicle transportation stipend is available to all attendees, no matter how close you live to the Philadelphia area. To receive the stipend, bring the names and signatures of those in the vehicle to the ASPE office in the Convention Center (bring proof of the rental, if applicable, or vehicle
ownership). After verification of registration at the Convention, ASPE will have a check made out to you at the ASPE office at the end of the Convention.
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Saturday Night:
Beer, Racing, and Politics —
A Great Way To Enjoy the Evening!
Beer
and Politics! A Great Mix!
Saturday night, immediately following the ASPE Business Meeting, the candidates for the 2010–2012 ASPE board of directors should be known.
This is a great time to have some wine, beer, and pretzels while mingling with the candidates to not only get to know them better, but also to ask
them those questions you are dying to ask but didn’t have time to during the Business Meeting. This is a great opportunity for delegates to intermingle
with the candidates in a large, comfortable space.
The current Society president cannot rerun for that office, so clearly a new president will be elected for the 2010–2012 ASPE board. Some interesting new candidates have emerged, so this special event will give everyone a chance to personally meet all of those who are running. It will be a
perfect time to question candidates on their plans for ASPE in the coming years so delegates can make an informed decision during the elections on
Monday.
The delegates meeting will be held in the Great Meeting Hall just above the Train Shed as you enter the Convention Center from the Marriott
Hotel. Right in the pre-function space will be plenty of wine and beer and soft drinks and even a snack or two where you will have time to “corner
the candidates.”
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Now, nothing mixes better with wine, beer, soft drinks, snacks, and politics than some good ol’ horse racing. Well, we don’t have the horse racing, but down in the main hall area, we are
planning to have the “How Fast Can It Go?” contest.
For those of you who have no idea what we are talking about, it is the 3rd ASPE Grand Prix. This is the event where chapters compete against each other to design and build a vehicle
that represents a device or item used in plumbing engineering or the plumbing industry—and then to see what it can do on the track. Be sure to make time to cheer on your fellow
chapter members as they compete.
The last time this race was held was at the 2006 ASPE Convention, and there were 31 initial chapter entries. In order to get everyone an equal chance, we have a little bit of an ASPE
shortened version of double elimination races that will start on Saturday, October 30, 2010, at about 5:30 pm. The final eliminations will be on Monday at about 6:15 pm or following the
last technical program sessions, in the same place. If necessary there will be final runoffs on Tuesday, November 2, 2010, that will start following the technical programs on Tuesday and
end no later than one hour later so everyone can get ready for the Tuesday night banquet.
We’re just getting started on the logistics, so it’s not to late for any chapter to get involved. Remember, THIS IS JUST FOR THE FUN OF IT! (Actual race times may change, and types of
races may be adjusted to account for Convention and Exposition hours and programs.)
Yes, there will be prizes, four of them. There will be two BIG prizes: one for chapters with 100 or less members and one for chapters with more than 100 members. The chapter will
have its choice of an appropriate prize valued at about $1,500, such as a digital projector or technical program speaker for a chapter meeting or other educational program (ASPE will
pay travel and honoraria of speaker for a total not to exceed $1,500 for one event only) or another prize that will benefit the whole chapter.
There will also be prizes for the craftsmanship of the vehicles. The vehicles will be put on display on Saturday, Sunday, Monday, and Tuesday, and all attendees will have a chance to
vote for their choice for originality, craftsmanship, and appearance. (So remember to vote, often.) The winning craftsmen or team of the winning vehicle will receive a $150 gift certificate
to Home Depot (or equivalent if not available in winner’s area).
All You Have to Do Is Turn Something Like This:
Central Florida Entry
2004 Grand Prix Winner
and Best in Show
Into Something Like This:
SOME OF THE OTHER ENTRIES
Remember, it’s all for FUN! Contact Richard Albrecht at
ASPE for more information.
The 2006 Overall Winner: St. Louis
Get official rules, policies, procedures and a Grand Prix
Parts Kit. Contact Richard Albrecht, official race timer:
E-mail: ralbrecht@aspe.org; Fax: (847) 296-2963; Telephone: (847) 296-0002. Also, see the ASPE website, 2010
Convention for more information.
The race track is approximately 100 feet long and
starts about 12 feet off the ground. Starter volunteers are welcome!
FOR 2010 — A GREEN EVENT
For the 2010 Convention and Engineered Plumbing Exposition, we would like to emphasize GREEN initiatives. Throughout the duration of this event, we would like to minimize
the impact the Convention and Exposition will have on the environment. Everything from maximizing the use of green materials such as recyclable paper to separating recyclable
materials into the bins provided for paper, glass, cans, plastic, etc. will be utilized.
Although we have not yet found a sponsor, we continue to seek a manufacturer who will provide the monetary support (with the accompanying promotional and marketing
visibility, including company logo) for a small, relatively inexpensive tablet computer to give to each attendee to the Convention. Rather than using paper, every document, all materials, every program, and all handouts would be integrated into this small tablet that would be handed out at registration. (Although not a powerful computer, the tablet would
allow connection to the Internet and the ability to conduct some business.)
Lacking a tablet computer, everything that can be done to make the 2010 Convention and Engineered Plumbing Exposition as green as possible will be done. Obviously, we will
use recyclable paper when we must print something. We also will place recyclable containers throughout the Convention Center for the proper disposal of various materials.
To the extent we are able, we also will be reducing the amount of material, paper or otherwise, that gets handed out at the Convention and Exposition. We highly recommend
attendees to bring their laptop because all program session material will be provided on a thumb drive. If you notify us prior to the event, we will send you a special indexed PDF
file that will have everything from the Convention program to the delegate material to the Exposition floor guide on it. ABSOLUTELY NO PAPER. HELP US MAKE 2010 GREEN!
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The Tuesday Night Banquet
The closing biennial Banquet will be held
the evening of Tuesday, November 2, 2010,
starting with a reception in the foyer
to the Marriott Hotel Grand
Ballroom starting at
6:30 p.m. (Please
be sure to
check the
final prog r a m
b o o k
t h a t
y o u
will
r e ceive
when
y o u
register for
actual
location.
Location is
s u b j e c t to
change due to
final Convention
attendance.)
All attendees registered for the
Convention have a ticket to the Banquet
included as part of the registration fee.*
Additional tickets are available for sale in
the ASPE Pavilion.
Every attendee is encouraged to attend.
The banquet is the last social event to meet,
greet, network, and enjoy the special Convention camaraderie and friendships of the
ASPE delegates, members, and exhibitors.
The Banquet night is a formal event
(black-tie or business attire). The Banquet
will mark the transition of the Society’s board
of directors, saying good-bye to the previous
board and introducing the new, 2010–2012
board of directors who must
officially take the oath of office.
This night is also very
special for the Society and
its members. It is the time for
the bestowing of the highest ASPE awards, including
the Distinguished Service
Award, Industry Award, and
the Runkle Award. In addition,
the new inductees to the Kenneth Wentink College of Fellows will be introduced, a special honor that requires your
peers to nominate you and the Fellows
to accept the candidates.
Dinner with wine
will be served, and
an orchestra will
play music
throughout.
T h i s
year, after
all the
festivities have
ended,
please,
t a k e
a moment as
we invite
you to sit
back, re lax with a
good drink,
talk to friends,
and take the opportunity for some
good old-fashioned fun
dancing.
*Every paid attendee to the ASPE Convention receives an
entrance exchange
ticket to the Banquet. If you plan to
attend the Banquet,
you MUST bring this
exchange ticket to
the ASPE Pavilion prior to Tuesday, November 2, 2010. In
the Pavilion is a special banquet ticket exchange booth.
Here you will be able to pick your table location for the
Banquet relative to the entertainment stage and the
head table. You will receive an entrance ticket with your
table number and a meal ticket that will be collected
by the servers prior to the meal service.
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Earn CEUs
All of the Technical and Professional Development
Program Sessions on Tuesday and Wednesday
will offer Continuing Education Units (CEUs) or
Certificate Of Completion
Awarded to
PDHs at no additional registration cost.
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In addition, due to the nature of the ASPE EngiFor
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Domestic Water Piping Workshop
only an educational and technical event without
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any sales or buyer opportunities—each continuous hour spent on the Exposition floor will earn
one CEU/PDH contact hour of education credits
for educational time spent on the Engineered
Plumbing Exposition floor.
CEUs and PDHs are nationally recognized units of achievement that may be used as
evidence of increased performance capabilities and job advancement. (ASPE is an approved
provider in all 50 states for its technical programs.)
The Convention and Engineered Plumbing Exposition offer the opportunity to earn
1.75 CEUs, representing more than 17 hours of educational contact.
(Note: While all ASPE technical and educational programs have been approved in advance for acceptance in each state requiring credit units for recertification, re-licensing, or
re-registration, not all states will recognize the credits earned on the Exposition floor. It is
left to the participant to decide whether to use such credit hours.)
HOW ABOUT A
GAME OF POKER?
This is the easiest game ever for an ASPE Engineered Plumbing Exposition. Not only is it
easy, but every attendee gets to play. Everyone can have fun. Best of all? EVERYONE WINS!
And you can play this game on both Monday and Tuesday—except, you can only play
ONCE per day.
For anyone who has never played good-old regular poker, the rules are pretty simple.
You get to draw five cards, and based on the value of the hand, such as a pair, three of
a kind, a full house, a straight, or a straight flush, you win. (You will have to brush up on
which cards make up what hands for the highest ranking winning hand. For example, a
royal flush pretty much beats everything, except perhaps if you have “wild” cards.)
For the ASPE version of the game, you actually get to draw (or start) with six cards. You
get to use the best five-card hand you can create from the six cards. Pretty simple so far,
right?
You will get your first card when you pick up your registration material. Everyone attending the Convention or the Exposition gets to play.
When you get your first card, you will note that it is a little bit “funny” looking. It has
some directions on one side that clearly state: DO NOT SCRATCH OFF THE
SILVER COATING. So don’t. Because if you do, that card becomes void, null
and useless, a waste, trash. (See card on right.) The card instructions at
the top of the card are: Keeping the Future of ASPE Strong; Play ASPE Poker; Collect Five Playing Cards By Visiting Sponsors and Patrons; To Win, You Must NOT
Scratch Off the Covering or Expose Any Part of the Playing Card.
HOW DO YOU GET MORE CARDS?
As the card states, as you go around to each Sponsor or Patron booth
you can collect a card. But remember, you cannot scratch off any of the silver
part of any card or it will no longer be valid.
When you think you are ready, you can go to any of the redemption desks that you
will find throughout the Exhibit Hall. (There will be at least six desks.) When you get to the
redemption desk, you get to chose any six cards at random. Do Not Scratch Off Any of
the Silver Part of the Card!
For the sake of being green, please turn in any of the cards you do not choose to the
redemption desk staff. They will then have them recycled for the rest of both Monday and
Tuesday. Also, your badge number will be noted.
NOW YOU SCRATCH
After you have chosen your six cards, then, in front of the redemption desk staff, you may
now scratch off the silver coating. Under the silver coating you will see regular playing
cards: numbers and pictures. You get to make the best five-card hand out of the six cards
you picked and scratched off. EVERYONE WINS SOMETHING.
At the redemption desk will be a placard and a brochure that provides the winning
stakes and lists what you have won based on the type of hand you wind up showing.
WHAT DO/CAN YOU WIN?
The worst possible hand is called a “bust” hand. That’s where no two cards are the same
and make up a pair. You will still win a certificate with a dollar value that may be exchanged
at the ASPE Pavilion for anything you want to purchase. (It has no other cash value.)
As in the game of poker, each hand will have a value based on its rank of poker winning hands, such as a pair, two pair, three of a kind, a flush (all five cards are the same suit),
a straight (five cards with numbers in order, etc.). Poker hands will be available as information at the redemption booths.
How much each poker hand will win will depend on typical poker hand values. For
instance, a pair may be worth $5 or $10 or more depending on the total final “pot” (the
amount of money put aside for the whole game).
There is also a very quick way to win. There will be INSTANT WINNER CARDS mixed in
with all the other cards. If you get an Instant Winner, you have a choice: You can take the
Instant Winner amount or finish scratching off all of your cards and still make the best
hand out of the remaining five cards. If the winning hand is worth more than the Instant
Winner Card, you will win the higher amount.
HOW MUCH IS HOW MUCH?
The highest amount anyone will be able to win on one hand of poker will be $1,000. There
will be Instant Winner cards for $1,000 as well as for amounts such as $500, $250, $200,
$150, $100, $50, etc. Likewise, there will be poker hands that will have similar values.
Enjoy the game. AND GOOD LUCK!
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Exhibitors as of June 2010 (See final program for complete list)
A.O. Smith Water Products Co.
A.Y. McDonald Mfg. Co.
AB&I Foundry
ABT, Inc.
Accor Technology, Inc.
Acorn Engineering Company
Advance Products & Systems
Advance Tabco
Advanced Mechanical Technologies
Advanced Modern Technologies Corp. (AMTC)
Aero Mfg Co Inc.
AGF Manufacturing, Inc.
AIRGENERATE
Ajax Boiler
Alberta Custom Tee (2006) Ltd.
Allied Tecnical Services (ATS)
American Standard Brands
American Valve Inc.
Amico Corp
Amtekco Industries Inc.
Anaco/Husky
Anvil International Inc.
Aqua Bath
Aquatherm Inc.
Aquatic
ARCOM-MasterSpec Specifications
Arkema Inc.
Armstrong Hot Water Group
Armstrong Pumps Inc.
Asahi/America, Inc.
Asco Power Technologies
Auroia Pump
Auroia Pump
BeaconMedaes
Bemis Manufacturing Company
Big Dipper - Thermaco
Bio-Microbics, Inc.
BJM Pumps
Blue Angel Pumps
Bootz Industries
Bradford White Corporation
Bradley Corporation
Brimar Industries, Inc.
Burt Process Equipment
Busch LLC
Canariis Corp
Canplas
Caroma USA, Inc.
Cash Acme, Division of Reliance Worldwide
Cast Iron Soil Pipe Institute
Cemline Corporation
Cerro Flow Products, Inc.
Charlotte Pipe & Foundry Co.
CHG
Chicago Faucets
Cimberio Valve Co.
Clarion Bathware
Clarke Fire Protection Products, Inc.
Cla-Val Company
Conbraco Industries Inc.
Containment Solutions
Contractor Magazine
Copper Development Assn.
Crane Pumps & Systems
Croker, Division of Fire-end & Croker Corp.
1301
1554
511
1256
937
1501
950
1241
201
449
1609
1617
1326
1632
1459
1225
701
1534
1255
339
521
1708
1444
415
1649
1351
302
301
739
1745
933
233
549
601
205
1212
748
1833
1754
333
501
709
447
1726
1539
433
1154
456
749
855
1427
1718
949
1355
841
1716
1633
1149
1508
1437
754
649
651
654
419
1651
CSA International
Cullen Associates, Inc.
Dae Hung Precision Co., Ltd.
Dahl Brothers Canada Limited
DecoShield Systems Inc.
Dekker Vacuum Technologies, Inc.
Delany Products
Delta Faucet Company
Delta P Systems, Inc.
Digital Analysis Corp
Double Trac by Omega Flex
Drain-Net
Eemax Inc.
Elkhart Brass Mfg.
Elkhart Products Corp.
Engineered Systems
FBC Building Solutions
Fike Corporation
FireFlex Systems Inc.
FlexHead Industries, Inc.
Flushtech Corp.
Franke Kindred Canada Limited
Froet Industries
Gastite Division
Genstar Technologies Co., Inc.
Gerber Plumbing Fixtures LLC
GF Piping Systems
Global Vision, Inc.
G-O-N LLC
Gorman-Rupp Co.
Grease Removal Systems, Inc.
Green Turtle Americas Ltd.
Grundfos Pumps Corporation
Guardian Fire Equipment, Inc.
Halsey Taylor
Halsey Taylor / Elkay
Harvel Plastics
Haws Corporation
Heat-Timer Corporation
Highland Tank
Hoeptner Perfected Products
Hot Box
HRS Systems, Inc.
Hubbard Enterprises / HOLDRITE
Hubbell Electric Heater Co.
Hubbell Industrial Controls
Hydronic Modules Corporation
IAPMO
ICC
IDC Fluid Control Co., Ltd.
IDEAL Clamp Products
Insul-tect Products
Intersan
IPEX USA LLC
IPS Corporation
Isimet
ITT
Jay R. Smith Manufacturing Co.
John Guest USA
Jomar International
Josam Company
Joslyn Clark Controls
Judo Water Treatment
Just Mfg. Co.
KBI, King Bros. Industries
KIMEX Imports, Inc.
1324
322
756
209
1045
1455
1032
401
946
849
1751
360
1520
344
409
1748
1837
355
958
1714
232
1347
954
340
955
611
733
1801
1538
1036
223
248
639
227
508
815
200
1115
226
320
1235
633
1034
1443
1345
859
1233
317
TBD
1249
202
560
1319
761
1755
1817
1449
1601
218
1109
833
1433
1111
414
1643
245
Kitz Corporation of America
Kohler Co.
Kusel Equipment Co.
Lawler Manufacturing Co., Inc.
Legend Valve
Leonard Valve Company
Liberty Pumps
Link - Tech (Tianjin)
Little Giant
Lochinvar Corporation
Mainline Backflow Products Inc.
Mansfield Plumbing Products, LLC
MAPA Products
Marlo, Inc.
Masco Bath
Master Control Systems
McGuire Manufacturing Co., Inc.
Medical Gas Professional Healthcare Org.
Metcraft Industries, Inc.
Metraflex Company
MIFAB, Inc.
MIL'S SAS
Milwaukee/Hammond Valve
Minnesota Rubber & Plastics
Miro Industries
Mission Rubber Company
Moen Inc.
MR Direct International
MTH Pumps
Mueller Industries
MWI Import Products
National Craft Industries, Inc.
Navien America Inc.
NEOPERL, Inc.
NIBCO Inc.
Niles Steel Tank
Nomaco Insulation
Noritz America Corp.
NSF International
NTS Solar
OASIS / Sunroc (Tripalm International)
Oatey SCS
Ohio Medical Corporation
OmegaFlex, Inc.
Park Environmental Equipment, Ltd.
PASCO Secciality & Mfg, Inc.
Patterson Pump Company
Patton's Medical
Peerless Pump Company
PF Waterworks
PHD Manufacturing, Inc.
PHOENIX Process Equipment Company
Plumberex Specialty Products
Plumbing & Drainage Institute
PM Engineer
Potter Electric Signal Co.
Powerex
Praxis Companies, LLC
Precision Plumbing Products
Prier Products, Inc.
ProSet Systems, Inc.
PSI Thunderline / Link-Seal
PVI Industries, Inc.
QuantumFlo
Raypak Inc.
RBI Water Heaters
1710
1201
1548
1043
214
1101
1139
210
1711
610
1460
557
1815
1524
524
514
1413
1254
1514
1361
1733
1844
221
315
445
1421
1325
1823
1259
220
1247
1750
215
515
1509
207
518
1746
1425
758
1333
543
544
304
1346
1556
1033
1401
425
550
454
1350
1619
1055
1237
939
1336
206
725
1641
1133
1058
625
1555
1533
1248
Reelcraft Industries Inc.
Reliable Automatic Sprinkler
Rinnai Corporation
Rockford Separators
Roof Top Blox
Rostra Tool Company
Sani-Floor
Schier Products Co.
SCHOTT North America, Inc.
See Water, Inc.
Simpson Dura-Vent
Simtech, Inc.
Sioux Chief Manufacturing
SJE-Rhombus Controls
Sloan Valve Company
Solar-Trac by OmegaFlex
Sovent / Walter Cornwall, LLC
Speakman Company, The
Spears Manufacturing Company
Stancor Inc.
Star Pipe Products
Stern-Williams Co.
Stiebel Eltron Inc.
Stockham Valves
Strahman Valves, Inc.
Symmons Industries Inc.
SyncroFlo
System Sensor
T & S Brass & Bronze Works
Taco, Inc.
The Cope Company Salt
The Rectorseal Corporation
Tiger Flow Systems Inc.
Topp Industries, Inc.
Tornatech Inc.
Toto USA
Town & Country Plastics, Inc.
Tramco Pump Company
Tsurumi Pump
Tyco Fire Suppression & Building Products
Tyco Thermal Controls
Tyler Pipe Co.
Tyler Pipe Co.
Tyler Pipe Co.
Union Brass Manufacturing Company
Uponor
VC Systems & Controls
Victaulic
Viega
Viking Group
Walrus America Inc.
Ward Manufacturing, Inc.
Water Control Corporation
Water Quality Association
Water Saver Faucet/Guardian Equipment
Watts Water Technologies
Weil Pump Co. Inc.
Wendland Mfg. Corp.
Wessels Co.
Willoughby Industries, Inc.
Woodford Mfg. Co.
WTO
Xerxes Corporation
Z-Flex US Inc.
Zoeller Pump Company
Zurn Engineered Water Solutions
857
1512
1155
1742
1740
1647
308
448
922
1448
1251
1054
823
326
1311
1749
824
832
746
1354
1655
1532
1454
655
1615
300
923
1510
1215
1809
519
1845
1049
1525
241
1723
1409
555
1625
1701
1208
616
619
620
1724
349
559
1332
307
1113
1661
647
1358
342
1232
1014
826
847
520
1023
1142
TBD
1805
1638
525
533
Special Thank You to Our Sponsors and Patrons
AB&I Foundry
Patron
Advanced Mechanical Technologies
Patron
Aquatherm Inc.
Patron
BeaconMedaes
Bronze
Bradford White Corporation
Platinum
Bradley Corporation
Patron
Charlotte Pipe & Foundry Co.
Gold
Chicago Faucets
Patron
Platinum/Patron
Crane Pumps & Systems
Patron
Dekker Vacuum Technologies, Inc. Patron
Delany Products
Patron
Delta Faucet Company
Patron
Eemax Inc.
Patron
Elkhart Brass Mfg
Froet Industries
GF Piping Systems
Hubbard Enterprises / HOLDRITE
Hubbell Electric Heater Co.
Intersan
Isimet
ITT
Judo Water Treatment
Kohler Co.
Kusel Equipment Co.
MAPA Products
Masco Bath
McGuire Manufacturing Co., Inc.
Metcraft Industries, Inc.
Metraflex Company
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Patron
Patron
Patron
Patron
Patron
Patron
Patron
Patron
Patron
Patron
Patron
Patron
Patron
Patron
Patron
MIFAB, Inc.
Patron
Moen Inc.
Platinum/Patron
Mueller Industries
Bronze
OmegaFlex, Inc.
Patron
Park Environmental Equipment, Ltd.
Patron
Patterson Pump Company
Patron
Patton's Medical
Patron
PF Waterworks
Patron
Precision Plumbing Products
Patron
Prier Products, Inc.
Patron
QuantumFlo
Patron
Sioux Chief Manufacturing
Patron
Sloan Valve Co.
Bronze & Bags/Patron
Stern-Williams Co.
Patron
SyncroFlo
Bronze/Patron
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The Cope Company Salt
Patron
Town & Country Plastics, Inc.
Patron
Tramco Pump Company
Patron
Watts Water Technologies
Lanyards
Weil Pump Co. Inc.
Patron
Wendland Mfg. Corp.
Patron
Woodford Mfg. Co.
Patron
Zurn Engineered Water Solutions Gold
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An Insider’s Look at Philadelphia
Coming to Philadelphia, Pennsylvania? There are going to be lots of pamphlets, books,
brochures, magazines, and people on the street who are ready to tell you what to do and
see. There are also the concierge desks in hotels that will set you up for a tour, or you can
just pick one up on a street corner. There is indeed a wealth of things to do and see in
Philadelphia.
Most of what there is to see and do is covered in the many “Things to Do in Philadelphia” magazines. They are the basic places tourists should visit to get a good feel and understanding of the city. On the other hand, there are a few places that while they qualify as
great tourist stops, they are often easy to miss unless you get out your walking shoes and
convince yourself to see the city.
First and foremost, you need to get with the language. Philly, like lots of other cities,
has some expressions and words that are all its own. A few that will help you when asking
for directions or trying to interpret what someone has just told you are: *All sentences
MUST be punctuated with “you know” at least twice; *You realize that your favorite dessert is “wooder ice;” *“Youse guys” is a perfectly acceptable reference to a group of men
and women; *You know how to spell AND pronounce Narberth, Bryn Mawr, Bryn Athyn,
Wilkes-Barre, Schuylkill, Bala Cynwyd, Conshohocken, and Monongahela; *You pronounce
ACME “ACK-A-ME;” *You call sprinkles on top of your ice cream cone “jimmies;” *You don’t
think Wawa sounds funny; *You don’t go to the beach in New Jersey, you go “down the
shore” or, if you’re really from Philly, you go “daunashoore” (to be honest, we all know that
the shore is the only good thing about Jersey); You know where to find the Rocky statue;
*You know what and where “Boathouse Row” is; *You will buy a pretzel from anyone, anywhere without even thinking of where it was or where his hands have been; *You don’t
know what a sub is, but you think they are trying to describe an imitation hoagie; *You
refer to something as “a whole nother,” as in “That’s a whole nother issue;” *You can eat
cold pizza (even for breakfast) and everyone you know does the same; *You know the
difference between a cheese steak and a pizza steak and know that you can’t get a really
good one outside Philly; *You live for summer, when street and county fairs signal the beginning of funnel cake season; *You know what a township, borough, and commonwealth
are; *You know what a “Mummer” is and are disappointed if you can’t catch at least highlights of the parade; *You know how to respond to the questions “Djeetyet?” and “Wid o
widout?”; *You say things like, “Outen the lights,”“I’m calling off today,” and “They’re calling
for snow;” *You know that Yuengling is pronounced “Ying-ling” and believe that it really is
a premium beer.
So, for awla youse who don’t know about Philly, come on ova. We’ll pick you up at da
airport, jump on da Schuylkill (Skoo-kull), or maybe craws da Benny to go to Lantic Ciddy.
We can catch an Iggles game and have some wooder ice, if ya want. And we’ll be shoore to
take lotsa pitchers cuz Philly is bee-yood-ee-ful! So whaddaya figger? Wen youse comin’?
to continually lose championships after ascending to the finals. Shortly after a statuette
of Penn was placed on top of the Comcast Center, the Philadelphia Phillies won the 2008
World Series, ending the curse.
Old Pine Street Church: A Revolutionary History
The Old Pine Street Church sets the tone for modern-day Pine Street. Its stately and classic style marks
a deliberate and distinguished presence in Old City
Philadelphia. As the first (still-standing) Presbyterian Church in Philadelphia, Old Pine Street Church
has earned a significantly revolutionary reputation
in terms of America’s history.
Envisioned by famed architect Robert Smith,
this church stood through a split in contemporary
Protestantism during the Great Awakening. Many
who worshiped at the church camped with General George Washington in Valley Forge
during the harsh 1776–77 winter. Pastor George Duffield was among those who camped
there, also presiding as the First Continental Congress’ chaplain. During the war, British
troops occupied the Old Pine Street Church. They sold any items as value and used the
church as both a stable and hospital while a nearby church was used to conduct prayers
for the English king.
The Irish Memorial: Famine and heritage commemorated in Philadelphia
So, here’s where to go:
While many have learned about the trials of Irish
immigrants escaping famine and political oppression, a lesser-known fact indicates that Philadelphia was a port city for many of these immigrants.
Today, some 13 percent of Philadelphia’s residents
claim Irish heritage—many are descendants of the
exiting Irish famine population.
Located just over the foot bridge at Front
and Chestnut Streets, the Irish Memorial at Penn’s
Landing overlooks the Delaware River, gateway for
thousands of immigrants. From the street side, dolmen-like pillars explain about An Gorta
Mor (The Great Hunger or The Irish Starvation), an event that propelled many Irish to immigrate to the United States. Historically, the famine occurred as a result of two things: a
potato blight that destroyed the staple food of Ireland and the exporting of edible food
by the occupying British government. This national monument focuses on the idea of experiencing triumph after tragedy.
The Gallery at Market East: Philadelphia’s shopping hub
Old St. Mary’s Church: Philadelphia’s second-oldest Catholic church
The Gallery at Market East is a one-stop urban shopping center. The Gallery features a mall level (below
ground), a street level, and two upper levels. Many
choose to shop at The Gallery for convenience as
it’s located near most of the city’s major transportation services.
Those who reside in the city find The Gallery
convenient—after shopping, they can easily get
their purchases home without a car due to the close
proximity of public transit. Commuters often shop
at The Gallery while waiting for trains or to relax after work. Located near a major convention center, The Gallery also provides shopping and food convenience for those attending
expos and conventions.
The Gallery’s food court is expansive, featuring upscale bakeries and pubs as well as
chain fast food retailers and coffee shops. The Gallery features a balance of stores that
can be found in most malls and specialty stores such as Ubiq, targeted towards the urban
consumer.
City Hall: The heart of the City of Brotherly Love
At the very center of Philadelphia sits City Hall, the
seat of the city’s government. City Hall sits at the
heavily trafficked intersection of Broad and Market Streets, connecting the city’s two large thoroughfares of arts and commerce. An imposing,
impressive structure, City Hall took over three decades to construct and consists largely of natural
stone—not a stone façade like other buildings in
this style.
At the height of the building sits William Penn,
the benevolent entrepreneur responsible for planning the City of Philadelphia. Penn was
noted for influencing and exhibiting the values of
tolerance and liberty associated with the city to
this day.
With Penn depicted in bronze atop the building, a general rule existed for some time that no
building should stand higher than Billy Penn’s
hat. When one building eclipsed this height in the
1980s, some believed that the “Curse of Billy Penn”
was enacted, causing Philadelphia’s sports teams
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This church is Philadelphia’s first cathedral. Inside,
you’ll find a spectacle of rich colors and objects,
including a starry ceiling, several stained glass
windows, and a full organ. Founded in 1763, Old
St. Mary’s is Philadelphia’s second-oldest Catholic
church. The church also hosts a chandelier originally positioned in Independence Hall. This church
served as a significant part of the everyday lives of
many American revolutionaries.
To the right of Barry’s plaque rests another
indicating the church’s importance in the American Revolution, noting that the church
was the site of “the first public-religious commemoration of the Declaration of Independence” in 1779. Also the site of a post-revolutionary mass, the church hosted American
and French revolutionaries and “the conquered flags of Britain were laid upon the altar
steps of this church.”
Polish American Cultural Center
The Polish American Cultural Center exists to examine and present ethnic Polish traditions
in America. The center helps to link the Polish American community with legal counsel,
genealogy help, cultural activism, news, music, and religion. Located on Walnut Street, the
Polish American Cultural center features a museum and educational segment and also
provides space for meetings.
The Polish American Cultural Center was born out of a focus on maintaining and
improving the Polish American community. The center was established in the 1980s as a
means of promoting and displaying Polish American culture and pride. Prior to that, Polish
American activities centered largely around supporting Polish Americans via social services and similar assistance. The cultural center focuses largely on history and heritage.
Christ Church Burial Ground: Franklin’s final resting place
The atmosphere of Christ Church Burial Ground is
more peaceful than that of most cemeteries. Perhaps this is due to the fact that those interred here
have been at rest for centuries, having lived through
the realization of a shared revolutionary dream. Despite the fact that the burial ground rests near several other tourists sites (including the Philadelphia
U.S. Mint), the burial ground is less frequently toured
by visitors.
Visitation to this cemetery is hardly a macabre
event. In fact, it’s considered good luck to toss a penny on one particular grave here—that
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of Benjamin Franklin, interred beside his wife. You can even toss a penny on the grave in
passing; Franklin’s grave is visible and slightly accessible through the gates on the corner
of 5th and Arch Streets. His grave is marked by a colonial American Betsy Ross flag and the
“Join, or Die” flag based on a political cartoon of his own creation.
Fireman’s Hall Museum of Philadelphia: Lessons in bravery
Firefighting has an illustrious history in Philadelphia. To commemorate it, the Philadelphia
Fire Department runs and maintains the Fireman’s Hall Museum of
Philadelphia. The museum documents the history of firefighters and
their lives in Philadelphia from year 1731 to contemporary times.
Constructed in a former fire station used in the first half of the
twentieth century, the museum encompasses two floors. Most notable is the descending pole connecting the floors of the former fire
house. In its present time, the Philadelphia Fire Department still uses
the hall to honor achievements, awards, and medals to its finest and
bravest.
The centerpiece of the museum is an original stained glass window displayed prominently on the second floor. This window depicts
a firefighter extinguishing a fire, depicted behind and around him in
the stained glass form.
Philly’s Merchant’s Exchange: A designer’s dream
The Merchant’s Exchange is an exquisite piece of architecture and a must-see for any architecture enthusiast. A prime example of Greek revivalist architecture, only a small part of the building is actually open to visitors. For this reason, it is
a suggested stop en route to larger attractions and
neighborhoods such as the nearby South Street.
The Merchant’s Exchange is ubiquitous—not
only for its round-to-rectangular shape, but for
its plot. In a city designed with a checkerboard in
mind, the Merchant’s Exchange sits on a triangular property. Designed by William Strickland in the
1830s, the impressive building often garners questions like “what’s that?” as visitors walk
by and snap photos, many wondering if the site is public or private. It’s not unusual to see
tourists (even those who have stumbled upon the landmark randomly) walk around the
building at least once to examine its shape.
Ride the Ducks Philadelphia: It’s “Quackerific”
When it comes to guided tours in Philadelphia, Ride the Ducks takes the award for the
most creative. An amphibious vehicle takes
passengers around the city streets of Philly,
showcasing historical sites like Independence
Hall and Benjamin Franklin’s grave.
The amphibious vehicles, which are specifically built for the tour, are referred to as “ducks”
because of their ability to move directly from the land to the water. Ride the Ducks claims
that it is the best tour in Philadelphia because their vehicles can “go where no others can:”
the streets of Philly into the cool Delaware River.
Passengers are given a duck-bill-shaped whistle to blow during the course of the tour,
so kids love the ducks as much as adults. Each tour lasts approximately one hour.
Kimmel Center for the Performing Arts: Home of the Philadelphia Orchestra
Philadelphia’s Kimmel Center for the Performing Arts is located on the Avenue of the Arts
and is home to the city’s world-renowned Philadelphia Orchestra—one of the top five orchestras
in the world. The Center is comprised of two main
venues: Verizon Hall, which seats 2,500, and the
Perelman Theater, which seats 650. In addition, a
rooftop garden and several smaller performance
rooms are also located on site.
In addition to the Philadelphia Orchestra,
Kimmel Center hosts hundreds of musical acts each
year as well as many plays and live shows, some of
which are free.
Philadelphia Zoo: America’s First Zoo
Philadelphia’s U.S. Mint: The history of America’s coin production
Through the vicissitudes of the economy, have you ever wondered exactly how the economy works? You can learn about the history of currency
in the United States at the United States Mint in Philadelphia.
If you’ve ever looked closely at the letters and numbers
that comprise serial numbers on coins, you’ve likely noticed some “P” letters or coins lacking mint marks. That “P”
stands for Philadelphia—America’s first mint. At the mint,
you can see actual coins in production and learn about
the history of coin production in the United States. The
mint also provides a fair amount of information on how
the Federal Reserve regulates the economy using currency production level and interest rates.
The imposing structure of the mint is intimidating to some visitors, especially in contrast with the other more welcome attractions in immediate vicinity, such as the National
Constitution Center. The mint’s exterior is designed with security in mind, this being the
fourth incarnation of the building and the world’s largest mint. There are no grandeur windows on this building as there are on nearby attractions. When you enter the building, you
must pass through a security system similar to what you would experience at an airport.
National Constitution Center: Exploring the Constitution in its hometown
The National Constitution Center is an innovative history experience located in Old City,
Philadelphia. Overlooking Independence Hall, it
exudes a serene and protective presence over the
historical attractions.
A versatile facility, the National Constitution
Center houses permanent installments, rotating
exhibits and space for private theater events and
parties. The second floor of the center allows visitors to look out over the historical attractions in
the city with a view centered directly on Independence Hall.
The center focuses on presenting the history of the United States Constitution and the
principles of the revolutionary era in a manner immediately relevant to today’s America.
The highly acclaimed centerpiece of the National Constitution Center is the Signers’
Hall (located on the second floor). This area features sculptures of the signers of the historical document as well as a table especially for visitors. Under George Washington’s supervision, visitors can sign their own names to the Constitution. The detailed sculptures
reveal the size and height of each actual signer as well as specific detail in manner of
dress. Knowledgeable docents are available to provide additional information about each
signer.
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Please Touch Museum
The Philadelphia Zoo is considered to be America’s
first and oldest zoo. Located on the west bank of the
Schuylkill River, this popular tourist attraction was
founded in 1859 is home to more than 1,300 animals
and is situated on 42 acres of land.
Popular attractions at the Philadelphia Zoo include
a large children’s zoo, paddleboat lake and a hot air
balloon ride. In addition, the zoo features dozens of
fun exhibits designed to educate patrons on wildlife
and wildlife conservation throughout the world.
Now, taking kids to the Museum is better than ever.
The nation’s premier children’s museum—has a new
home in Fairmount Park in the Memorial Hall—a National Historic Landmark built in 1876 for the Centennial Exhibition celebrating the country’s 100th birthday—it boasts three times more space for exhibitions
and programs.
Just outside the museum, kids and adults will
also delight in riding the meticulously restored 1908
Woodside Park Dentzel Carousel.
The city’s award-winning children’s museum is fun-filled, totally hands-on, and so delightful that adults are entertained, too. Each nook and cranny has a different theme—from
the fantastic to the practical. In Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland, kids can play croquet
with the Queen and sip tea with the Mad Hatter; nearby, oversized props bring Maurice
Sendak’s classics to life.
Kids can take the wheel of a real bus and sail a boat on a mini-Delaware River; in “Nature’s Pond,” the youngest visitors (age 3 and under) can discover animals nestled among
high grass and a lily pond, or enjoy stories and nursery rhymes in “Fairytale Garden.” Please
Touch is also a first live theater experience for young children—Please Touch Playhouse
performances are original and interactive and take place daily!
The Rocky Statue
One of Philadelphia’s most famous pieces of public art is a bigger-than-life boxer—literally. Originally created for the movie Rocky III, the sculpture is now a real-life monument to
a celluloid hero. The fictional Rocky Balboa of Sylvester
Stallone’s Rocky movies was immortalized in bronze in
1980. After filming for the movie completed, Stallone
donated the statue to the City of Philadelphia.
The statue is located at the bottom of the stairs at the
Philadelphia Museum of Art, so be sure to get a photo
with Rocky Balboa himself. As famous than the statue
itself are the stairs leading to the East Entrance of the
Philadelphia Museum of Art, aka “The Rocky Steps.”
Making the iconic trip up the steps is regarded as a symbol of perseverance and determination.
Each year, thousands of people, young and old, recreate the scene from the legendary
movie and make the trek up the steps. So remember to pack running shoes before you
make the trip!
Once you reach the top and mimic Rocky’s triumphant celebration, turn around for a
breathtaking view of the scenic Benjamin Franklin Parkway and the Center City skyline.
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As you exit the exhibit hall you will enter "Signers
Hall," easily one of the highlights of the NCC. Here you
can walk amidst life-size bronze statues of the 42 delegates to the Constitutional Convention as they may
have been seated or standing in Independence Hall.
This is a prime photo spot where visitors can have
their picture taken standing next to statues of men
such as Benjamin Franklin or George Washington.
But, be forewarned: For special events many of the
“statues” have been known to give a little wink, or
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is an Internet cafe where you can e-mail government officials and watch government proceedings on a large video wall. Look out the huge glass windows and you will have a stunning view of Independence Mall and Independence Hall, three blocks to the south.
The NCC includes a 225-seat ground-level indoor restaurant with outdoor terrace
seating above. It also is home to the Annenberg Center for Education and Outreach, which
includes the large Kirby Auditorium. The NCC is high on the day-trip itinerary for most
schools in the Mid-Atlantic region of the country.
The NCC was designed by the architectural firm of Pei Cobb Freed & Partners.
The firm is responsible for the expansion of
the Louvre in Paris and the Rock and Roll
Hall of Fame and Museum in Cleveland.
Ralph Appelbaum Associates designed the
NCC's visitor experiences and exhibition
hall. Appelbaum has created the visitor experiences and exhibition halls at the Holocaust Museum in Washington, D.C. and the
Rose Planetarium in New York City.
As you wander throughout the Constitution Center, you will find plenty of food and
drink stations, as well as lots of good entertainment to keep you satiated during this special opportunity for your private exploration of the Constitution Center.
And, as you wander, remember that
everyone there is part of the ASPE family of members, friends, and relatives. Be
sure to stop and say hello; network; make
some new friends; get reacquainted
with old friends—but most important of
all, relax, enjoy, and remember that the
Constitution Center is a reminder of the
vital role Philadelphia played in the birth
and early development of the United
States and our freedoms and systems of
government.
Be Sure to Save Sunday night, October 31, 2010, from 7:00 pm to 10:00
pm. The National Constitution Center will be reserved exclusively for
this private exploration of the Constitution Center just for attendees
to the ASPE Convention and Engineered Plumbing Exposition.
Attendees will have exclusive attendance and can walk the Center and see all the exhibitions at their leisure. Enjoy an evening of
fun, food, dancing, and music. (Dinner will be served buffet style,
and a base variety of wine, beer, and soft drinks will be available
throughout the event. Liquor and related drinks, specialty beers,
and premium wines will be at extra cost to attendees.)
The Constitution Center is located just a short walk from all of
the Convention Hotels. However, special trolley buses will be on a
continuous shuttle from the hotels to the Center. Celebrating its third anniversary
in 2006, the National Constitution
Center (NCC) has become one of
Philadelphia’s most popular attractions. With major exhibits scheduled
every year, attendance continues to
increase dramatically as more locals
and visitors discover this attraction,
equal to those along the Mall in
Washington, D.C.
The National Constitution Center's location, near the Independence Visitor Center, Independence Hall, and the new Liberty Bell Center, is a keen reminder of the important role that Philadelphia played in the
birth and early development of the United States and our system of government.
As you walk into the NCC you can't help but feel a sense of awe at the size of the
building and its feeling of openness. The NCC contains 160,000 square feet of public space,
including the galleries. It also includes 67,785 square feet of exhibit space, which will be in
heavy use during the next year.
As you look high above you, notice the flags of each of the states and U.S. territories,
along with a huge, 12' x 18' American flag that has flown above each state and territorial
capitol, as well as over the John A. Wilson building in Washington D.C.
For this evening, there will be special additional shows of the 17-minute multimedia and live action presentation called “Freedom Rising,” combining film, a live actor, and
video projection on a 360-degree screen. There will be no waiting to purchase tickets.
However, you will have to be sure to go the ticket desk to get your timed ticket for your
seat in the 336-seat Kimmel Theater
The multimedia presentation
“Freedom Rising” is often the first
exploration. However, you have
the whole night in Constitution
Center just for the American Society of Plumbing Engineers. As you
wait for the show, you can wander
through a circular pre-theater exhibit "Philadelphia 1787," which
depicts Philadelphia at the time of
the writing of the Constitution.
At the end of the presentation
you will exit at the top of the theater where you enter the large DeVos Exhibit Hall, where you will find numerous multimedia interactive exhibits telling the
story of the Constitution and of the many civic responsibilities derived from it.
Numerous exhibits of period artifacts are also on display as well as 10 walk-in period
environments. Circling the hall on the wall above is the entire text of the U.S. Constitution
and all amendments.
Also on this level is the "Family Theater," which contains a fun and humorous look at
the Bill of Rights through a "Top Ten List" of the first 10 Amendments.
All attendees and their paid guests to the Convention will have a special patch on their badges that will be their Entrance Tickets for Attending the Sunday Night Event
at the National Constitution Center. (PLEASE NOTE: The ASPE Convention requires a paid registration fee Separate from the Engineered Plumbing Exposition.)
IN ADDITION: All Sponsors and Patrons will receive from the Exposition Hall Staff an allotted number of complimentary tickets and/or special badge patches
based on the size of the sponsorship and patron amount — the tickets will be brought to your booth.
NOTICE: Everyone in attendance at the Convention and the Engineered Plumbing Exposition is welcome to attend this and all other networking and social events.
HOWEVER, if you do not have Separate Entrance Tickets in your registration packet, or the special Patch on your badge, there is an additional separate fee you will
need to pay to attend this event. (See Convention Registration Form or talk with the Exposition Hall Staff.)
EVERYONE AT THE CONVENTION AND THE EXPOSITION IS WELCOME TO ALL THE NETWORKING AND SOCIAL EVENTS. HOWEVER, THE COSTS FOR THE SOCIAL AND
NETWORKING EVENTS ARE INCLUDED AS PART OF THE CONVENTION REGISTRATION FEE OR ARE SUPPLEMENTED BY THE SPONSORS AND SOME PATRONS. ALL EXHIBITORS WHO ARE NOT PAID CONVENTION ATTENDEES, EXPOSITION SPONSORS, OR PATRONS SHOULD CHECK WITH THE EXPOSITION HALL STAFF TO PURCHASE
TICKETS TO THIS OR ANY OTHER NETWORKING OR SOCIALIZING EVENT.
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HOW TO USE THE ASPE ALMANAC
The 2010 ASPE Almanac is a customized book to use at the 2010 ASPE Engineered Plumbing Exposition.
The Almanac is simple. Inside, beside some of the wit and aphorisms of the 1700s, each page has a sample logo outline of each Sponsor or Patron in sizes representational to their sponsorship level: Diamond, Platinum, Gold, Silver, and Bronze.
All you need to do, as you walk around the floor, is stop by to see each Sponsor and Patron and ask them for one of their logo stickers.
You need to fill only one book to get tickets for the laptops and the grand prizes for both Monday and Tuesday.
There are about 300 exhibitors and perhaps as many as 100 sponsors; therefore, you will have the two days of the EPE to fill in the Almanac.
You must fill in every spot in the Almanac with the correct company's logo sticker. When you complete your Almanac, take it to one of the many ASPE redemption desks around the Exposition Floor. They will exchange a completed Almanac for the extra laptop and grand prize drawing tickets.
Don’t forget to clearly print your name on the tickets before dropping them into the prize drawing boxes, and be sure you drop the right ticket into the right
collection box on the right day. Please take the time to talk with the exhibitor about their product and thank them for being a Sponsor or a Patron. Without
them, there would be no laptops, no grand prizes, and no lunches and snacks on the Exposition Floor.
2008-2010 ASPE Board Members
President
Julius A. Ballanco, P.E., CPD, FASPE
JB Engineering and Code Consulting, P.C.
Munster, IN
Vice President, Technical
William F. Hughes, Jr., LEED AP, CPD
Robinson Green Beretta, Providence, RI
Vice President, Education
Diane M. Wingard, CPD
KTD Consulting Engineers, Altamonte Springs,
FL
Vice President, Legislative
Gregory A. Farmer, P.E.
Hodge Associates, Knoxville, TN
Vice President, Membership
Jeffrey L. Ingertson, CPD
Titeflex Corporation-Gastite Division, Sierra
Vista, AZ
Vice President, Affiliate
William M. Smith
Jay R. Smith Mfg. Co., Montgomery, AL
Secretary
Gregory L. Mahoney, CPD, FASPE
Treasurer
Gregory L. Mahoney, CPD, FASPE
Region 1 Director
R. Paul Silvestre
B.J. Terroni Company, Inc., Bensalem, PA
Region 2 Director
Mitchell J. Clemente, CPD
Westlake Reed Leskosky, Cleveland, OH
Region 3 Director
David H. Anelli
Heery Design, Orlando, FL
Region 4 Director
Matthew R. Bell, CPD
Plumbing Systems Design, Santee, CA
Region 5 Director
Timothy A. Smith, CPD
Engineered Building Solutions LLC, Algonquin,
IL
ASPE Education Committee
Commitee Chairs
Diane M. Wingard, CPD
KTD Consutling Engineers, Altamonte, FL
Scott Steindler, CPD
Huntersville, NC
Committee Members
Haig Demergian, P.E., CPD
Los Angeles, CA
Ethan Grossman, CPD
Symmes Maini & McKee Associates, Inc.,
Cambridge, MA
Forrest A. Flanagan, CPD
McGrath, Inc, Denver, CO
Julius E. Miller, SET, CPD
Fratto Engineering, Inc., Arlington, TX
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Joseph V. Messina, CPD
CUH2A, Inc., Atlanta, GA
James E. Stenqvist, CPD
DTC, North Haven, CT
Michael D. Danielson, CPD
Reed, Wells, Benson & Co., Dallas, TX
Harold L. Olsen, P.E.
University of Wisconsin Madison, Madison, WI
Stephen E. Howe, P.E.
New York State Education Dept., Albany, NY
Sherry Petrin
Host Committee Vice-Chair
W. Kenneth Clark
Chicago Faucets, Des Plaines, IL
Delta Faucets, West Vancouver, BC
Zurn Industries, Erie, PA
John Bertella
Ernie Rink
Halsey Taylor, Birmingham, AL
Ronald Grabski
Gerber Plumbing Fixtures Corp., Lincolnwood,
IL
Kevin Jones
Jay R. Smith Mfg. Co, Montgomery, AL
Furlow Associates, Claymont, DE
Host Committee Treasurer
Dave Holst
Bala Consulting Engineers, King of Prussia,
PA
Host Committee Secretary
Dawn Bishop
David Lewis
Robert Quasius
Timothy Allinson
Brian Suriner
Host Committee Members
R. Paul Silvestre, Region 1 Chair
United Engineering Group, Charlotte, NC
Murray Company, Rancho Dominquez, CA
2010 Convention Committee
Kohler Co., Kohler, WI
McGuire Manufacturing Co., Cheshire, CT
Jennifer Hoff
National Trade Productions, Alexandria, VA
Convention Co-Chairs
Frank M. Heine, CPD, FASPE
Thomas Assocs. Arch. & Eng., Ithaca, NY
Scott Steindler, CPD
Huntersville, NC
William O’Donnell, CPD, FASPE
PWI Engineering, Philadelphia, PA
Brian Henry
Exhibitors Advisory Committee
Richard Lewis
Chair
William M. Smith
Jay R. Smith Mfg. Co., Montgomery, AL
American Standard, Piscataway, NJ
Members
Rachid Kaina
Patterson Pump Co., Toccoa, GA,
Jeff Henscheid
PVI Industires, Inc., Fort Worth, TX
Donald Yurkovich
Sloan Valve Co., Franklin Park, IL
Marvin Yoder
Tiger Flow Systems, Inc., Dallas, TX
Willoughby Industries, Inc., Indianapolis, IN
Sargent & Lundy, Wilmington, DE
B.J. Terroni Co., Bensalem, PA
Steve Ziga, CPD, SET, CFPS
hpeGROUP, Fountainville, PA
Jerry Oflazian
AKF Engineers, Burlington Township, NJ
Michael Panco
Furlow Associates, Claymont, DE
Bruce Miller
Tyler Pipe/ Wade Drains
Matthew Martin
James Martin Company
Philadelphia Host Committee
Host Committee Chair
William T. O’Donnell, CPD, FASPE
PWI Engineering, Philadelphia, PA
Patrick Kimener
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housing.aspe.org
If you have questions e-mail the Housing Bureau at
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(If you do not receive e-mail acknowledgement in 3 days or so, be sure to check you spam box before
contacting the housing bureau.)
DO NOT SEND THIS HOUSING FORM OR PAYMENT TO THE ASPE OFFICE.
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Don't delay. Get your reservation in as quickly as possible. All room reservation requests will be processed and given priority in the order received by the ASPE Housing Bureau.
Acknowledgement or Confirmation. An acknowledgement or a confirmation will be sent after each
reservation booking, modification and/or cancellation. Review the acknowledgement/confirmation carefully
for accuracy. If you do not receive an acknowledgement or a confirmation via e-mail, fax or mail within 14 days
after any transaction, please contact the ASPE Housing Bureau by Fax: (847) 635-3360 or E-mail to: aspehousing@
aspe.org. All changes, new reservations or cancellations MUST be made by e-mail, fax, or online.
Modification/Cancellation. Reservation requests, modifications and/or cancellations must be made via
e-mail, fax, or online, to the ASPE Housing Bureau by September 24, 2010 at 5:00 pm Central Standard Time — with
no penalty. After this date, direct all changes to the designated hotel. Any cancellations made within 72 hours of
scheduled arrival date are subject to forfeiture of one night's room and tax that will be charged to your credit card.
Do not contact your hotel until September 25th or until the hotel has sent you its own confirmation, as
they will not have a record of your reservation until then.
Convention Room Rates. To take advantage of the special ASPE Conference room rates, book your reservation by September 24, 2010. ASPE cannot guarantee convention room rates and availability at the convention hotels
after September 24, 2010. After this date, the official ASPE room blocks will be released and the hotels may charge
significantly higher rates. Reservation requests, cancellations or changes must be sent directly to the ASPE Housing
Bureau up to September 24, 2010.
Reservation Deadline is September 24, 2010. After this date the ASPE Housing Bureau will no
longer be able to process reservations or changes. Individuals will be required to contact the hotels directly — be
sure you have a hotel confirmation letter or form.
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is specified, the next hotel will be assigned based on availability. Bed type preferences will be on a
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your Bed-type room preference, hotels assign room based on the availability during actual check-in.
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Tuesday, 11/2 **
09 _____ $495
Wednesday, 11/3 **
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Bring your boss with you at no additional charge.
Special Complimentary Attendance for the BOSS!
SUB–TOTAL: $
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10% Discount on Convention Registration
Five or more Paid Convention Attendees from the same firm
15% Discount on Convention Registration
NOTE: Discount applies to each paid registration. Requirements: All registration forms MUST be submitted together
and with only one payment provided.
**Special Discounts for Multiple Attendees from Same Firm (Included in prices above)
Requirements: Boss may not be a member of ASPE or if Boss is a member of ASPE, may not have been to
an ASPE Convention since 2004.
Spouse Special: “Green”
Carry all Bag; ASPE Pashmina’s (colors); Stretch
Gloves; Cardigan Sweater;
Scarf.
Spouse/Guest/Companion (Special offer — First 250 spouses registered by 9/17 will receive a
complimentary ASPE Spouse Love Philly Bag at registration; perfect for a chilly night in Philadelphia)
Full Registration
By Sept. 17, 2010
15 _____ $ 125 $______
After Sept. 17
16 _____ $150 $______
$______
$______
07 _____ $880
08 _____ $930
Full Registration without ASPE Membership
By Sept. 17, 2010
After Sept. 17
Full Registration with 1–year ASPE Membership (Download membership form at www.aspe.org)
(a completed membership application must be
included with your registration)
By Sept. 17, 2010
05 _____ $880 $______
2-4 From same firm**
05 _____ $790 ea $______
5 or more from same firm**
05 _____ $750 ea $______
After Sept. 17
06 _____ $930 $______
06 _____ $840 ea $______
06 _____ $790 ea $______
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One-Day Registration (Available as On-site Registration Only)
Tuesday, 11/2 **
03 _____ $400
Wednesday, 11/3 **
04 _____ $295
All full registrations include: Entrance into the exposition; Attendance at all program sessions; Saturday Welcome
Reception; Sunday Opening Reception; and Tuesday Banquet. In addition, a spouse/companion registration provides
access to the spouse social activities and the hospitality room during the Convention. All paid registrants are also
eligible for all prize drawings on the Exposition floor.
Total
Member:
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Fee
Fee
Full Registration
By Sept. 17, 2010
01 _____ $695 $______
01 _____ $625 ea $______
01 _____ $590 ea $______
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02 _____ $745 $______
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02 _____ $635 ea $______
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43 _____ $125 $______
44 _____ $125 $______
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Big Apple Tour, 8:00 am to 6:00 pm (Limit 21)
Children (age 3-9) Special Post Conv Tour— Thursday (November 4)
Brandywine, Longwood, Winterthur, 10:00 am to 5:00 pm(Limit 28)42 _____ $87 $______
Wednesday (November 3)
Saturday (October 30)
The Philadelphia Story, 10:00 am to 1:00 pm (Limit 28)
30 _____ Meet the Candidates Reception at CC Grand Ballroom (Included with each paid registration)
Grand Prix Race Tickets (Included with each paid registration)
Grand Prix Race Tickets — Additional Tickets
31 _____ Sunday (October 31)
Colonial Philadelphia Experience, 10:00 am to 1:00 pm (Limit 28) 32 _____ Opening Reception: National Convention Center (Included with each paid registration)
Opening Reception — Additional tickets
33 _____ Monday (November 1)
Simple Life: Pennsylvania’s Amish, 9:00 am to 5:00 pm (Limit 28) 34 _____ Tuesday (November 2)
Philadelphia Mural Arts Tour, 10:00 am to 3:30 pm(Limit 28)
40 _____ ASPE Banquet 6:30 pm (Included with each paid registration)
Additional Banquet Tickets 6:30 pm
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Tours and Special Events:
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3. Please complete a separate registration form for each Convention Registrant.
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be made if written notice is postmarked by September 17, 2010. Sorry, no refunds on registration
fees or tickets issued after September 17, 2010 or ordered with special discount code.
6. Refunds will be made no later than thirty days after the Convention.
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The 2010 ASPE Convention
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With more than six educational and
technical programming hours, a participant
may easily earn 7½ educational contact
hours (0.75 CEU or 7.5 PDHs).
Due to the nature of the ASPE Engineered Plumbing Exposition—the fact
that it is only an educational and technical
event without any sales or buyer opportunities—each continuous hour spent on
the Exposition floor will earn one contact
hour of education credits (0.1 CEU or 1.0
PDH). With the potential for 10 total hours of
One main thing about an ASPE Convention
and Engineered Plumbing Exposition is the
number of opportunities you have for meeting with friends, making new ones, and just
having plain-old fun.
ASPE Hospitality Room with Complimentary Wi-Fi
Every paid attendee
to the Convention
gets automatic entry
into the Hospitality
area, a relaxed gathering place where
you will find continental breakfasts, morning and afternoon snacks, and plenty of
coffee and cold drinks, along with tables
and chairs. The Hospitality area is open
every day of the Convention and Engineered Plumbing Exposition (Saturday,
October 30 through Wednesday, November
3). This is also the place to visit with the host
chapter and find out the places to go and
the things to do.
For ever yone
with access to the Hospitality area, all paid registrants to the Convention, Special Guests
of the Society, and
our good friends,
the Sponsors and
Patrons of the Exposition, the Hospitality Room has something
very special. You will find that the hospitality room is especially equipped and will
provide you with complimentary Wi-Fi connection.
Certificate Of Completion
Awarded to
Joe B. Engineer, CPD
For
Domestic Water Piping Workshop
.35
Continuing Education Units Issued
President
Executive Director
exclusive Exposition time, this will provide
an additional 10 contact hours (1.0 CEU or
10 PDHs).
The Convention and Engineered Plumbing Exposition offer the opportunity to earn
1.75 CEUs, representing more than 17 hours
of educational contact.
(Note: While all ASPE technical and
educational programs have been approved
in advance for acceptance in each state
requiring credit units for recertification, relicensing, or re-registration, not all states
will recognize the credits earned on the
Exposition floor. It is left to the participant to
decide whether to use such credit hours.)
The Only One of Its Kind
The Engineered Plumbing Exposition continues to be the largest and premier plumbing products-only show in North America.
More than 300 exhibitors will be displaying
their products in over 650 booths. Booth
personnel who are from the engineering
side of manufacturing will present new
products and cutaways. The emphasis is
pointed directly at you—the plumbing
engineer, designer, and contractor professional. Philadelphia in 2010 will be the ONLY
place to be if you want to see not only the
latest, but also virtually every plumbingrelated technology, product, and service for
the plumbing industry.
Enjoy the Area
Throughout this brochure you will find
information on what there is to do in and
around Philadelphia. If this is your first time
to the city, be sure to check out the ASPE
get-acquainted tours being offered. If you
can take the time to come a day or two early
or stay for a few days after the Convention
and Engineered Plumbing Exposition, you
are urged to do so and take additional advantage of all there is to do throughout the
northeast corridor of the United States.
National Constitution Center
It’s not All Work
Meet the Candidates
On Saturday we will
hold the Delegate
Meet the Candidates Reception.
This year we will
meet just outside
the Delegate and
ASPE Business Meeting room so all the
delegates will have some time to talk to and
discuss issues with the candidates for the
2010–2012 board of directors, while being
able to enjoy a glass of wine and some
cheese. This will provide an unbelievable
opportunity to have exclusive access to the
candidates during the hours of the reception.
The Grand Prix
Also on Saturday, for those
of you who have decided
on whom you will be voting
for, we will have the 3rd How
Fast Can It Go? Chapter
Grand Prix. The Grand Prix
will be held just down the
escalators from the delegate meeting room on the
floor of the Train Station. It will be a sight to
behold, and if anything like past Grand Prix,
a fantastic time will be had by all. Remember, this is just for the enjoyment and fun.
Don’t get carried away with the competition. Beer, soft drinks, and pretzels will be
the food of choice.
When you are finished talking with the
candidates and are all yelled out from the
race, there are plenty of restaurants located
within a three-block radius of the Pennsylvania Convention Center and Marriott Hotel
to satisfy any taste.
DISCOVER
On Sunday night we have got your evening
eating and entertainment plans covered.
ASPE will have the National Constitution
Center on an exclusive basis for three hours
(no crowds, no lines). Here you will find a
buffet dinner, music and dance opportunities, and exclusive use of everything in the
Center.
The walk from the
hotels to the National
Constitution Center
is a comfortable six
blocks, but if needed, there will be special
trolley buses to help you get around.
Be sure that you don’t miss out on the
multimedia presentation “Freedom Rising.”
The Society has bought out the entire hall
and there will be extra shows just for our
group.
You also don’t
want to miss out
on visiting with
all of our forefathers, the signers
of the Constitution, of whom
you will find lifelike figures in the Hall of Signers. Along with
the special exhibitions and “feeling” of being
in the middle of where over 200 years of
history has been made, you will never again
have this special opportunity to explore our
freedoms and our country in this personalized setting.
Getting in Gear
Monday, as on the other days, you won’t
want to miss out on the Hospitality area.
This is the place to be seen, to see everyone,
to meet up and make plans, and to get a
drink and a snack.
This morning will also have the special
keynote speaker Vince Papale, the personification of every man’s dream of walking onto
a football field for a tryout and getting to
play as a pro. Don’t miss one minute of his
inspirational, never give up, talk.
Following the Keynote will be
the opening
of the Exposition. Here is
where every
attendee
gets a sandwich lunch and drinks on the
Exposition floor as well as a snack and cold
beverage break in the afternoon.
Exhibitor Hospitality
Monday night is also Exhibitor Hospitality night. As you make the rounds of the
exhibits, check with the booth personnel
regarding any private parties, receptions,
or dinners they have planned for engineers
and designers. There are literally dozens
and dozens of hospitality suites and special
parties and receptions. This is not the time
to be shy. Stop by an exhibitor’s booth, talk
about the product and then ask where the
party is that night. (Don’t forget: Talk about
the PRODUCT!)
Welcome to the EPE and the Technical Programs
Tuesday morning it’s time to wake up and
begin to take in the educational programs.
From 8:00 a.m. to 11:15 a.m. you will have
one of the hardest choices ever to make:
CHALLENGE
What technical program to attend? With
12 or more programs in each technical
program block, it is often hard to figure out
which one to choose.
But, whichever you pick,
get there early
as many rooms
have been
known to be
filled to overflowing for popular topics.
In the early afternoon the EPE reopens,
and once again you have the Hospitality
area and lunch and an afternoon snack on
the Exposition floor.
In the afternoon, you will have the opportunity to attend some additional technical programs. Again, there will be hard
choices to make with some very technical
and interesting programs.
Banquet
On Tuesday night
is the closing
banquet. Be sure
to attend, enjoy
the food, drink,
and festivities,
and help honor
your peers as the highest honors and
awards the Society can bestow are announced, and members are welcomed into
the Kenneth Wentink College of Fellows.
This is the
last opportunity many of
you will have
to see old
friends and
continue to
network.
At the banquet, the new board is
introduced and sworn in, followed by an
evening of relaxation, entertainment, music, and dancing.
The banquet is billed as a black-tie event,
so be sure to dress appropriately. This is
your event to recognize the leaders of the
Society. Don’t miss out “just” because you
need to put on a tie and jacket! It’s a lot more
than just a plain-old place to get a meal.
It’s the place where your visibility is noted
and shows that you care about your fellow
members, you care about the Society, and
you want to show your appreciation for all
those who worked so hard to earn the top
honors that the Society has to offer.
Wednesday
Let’s not forget
Wednesday.
Blear y-eyed or
not, there are still
some top technical programs
available. Don’t
miss your last chance to learn.
It Only Happens Once Every Two
Years!
The ASPE Convention and Engineered
Plumbing Exposition is only available every two years, in even years. This year it’s
in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, October
30–November 3, 2010. Put it on your calendar. Register NOW!
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