SCIP Annual Meeting

Introductions.

Membership had declined but is rebounding.

Member benefits now includes a conferencing system.

SCIP has an official phone 818-390-7692.

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SCIP members, affiliates, and retired members are encouraged to participate in the online discussion groups such as the CSI Specifications Practice Group.

SCIP is the voice of the specifications community and works as a complimentary organization with CSI, not in competition with CSI. Going back 20 years ago, SCIP did not have nearly this level of acceptance from CSI. But in the last few years the two originations have worked well to compliment each other and there is no visible remnant of the initial perception that SCIP was any sort of threat.

John Regener chomps at the bit to discuss CSI+SCIP, and automagic spefications

Discussed several business items such as online payment system to be developed.


Walt Marlow of CSI puts in a plug for partnering together with SCIP especially for educational programs, such as the CSI Academies

Manufacturer specks were discussed, as well as A/E spefications by project managers using semi-automagic tools. Education is increasingly important, to help deliver projects without increasing claims and change orders.

Greg Markling of CSI - We are looking for any and every way to work together with SCIP

By-laws revisions reviewed in general. Clarifications to language for affiliate membership, and added retired member status. Discussed whether to reduce the 5 year experience requirement for members, such as to 3 years in order to capture more full Members during the time when they really need SCIP the most, for mutual benefit. John Regener pointed out the Affiliate status was designed to be inclusionary, not exclusionary. Discussed proposed wording change to requirements for Affiliates, which would only require them to be full time specifiers who would not otherwise qualify as Members. Discussed allowing retired Affiliates to become Retired members.