IAEI Membership: A Value That Is Unmatched

[bphgravity]

IAEI Membership: A Value That Is Unmatched



To keep pace with the vision of a future IAEI and to meet the needs required to attain that vision, beginning January 1, 2009, we will launch the first adjustment to our membership dues structure since 2002. The goal of the change is to continue the benefit enhancements and to expand the services offered to members.

The annual dues shall be as follows:
Inspector Member $102.00
Associate Member $102.00
Section Member $105.00
National Member $525.00
International Member $525.00
Sustaining Member
Bronze $525.00
Silver $1,100.00
Gold $2,750.00
Platinum $5,000 or more
Inspection Agency $204.00

Any questions about the dues structure or payment options should be addressed to Annette Thomas, director of membership and customer service. She can be reached at athomas@iaei.org or at 972-235-1455, extension 38.

 

[George Stolz]

Platinum $5,000 or more

You know, I was wondering where I was going to spend that extra $5000 I had laying around.

 

[infinity]

Have the membership fees actually gone down?

 

[raider1]

Have the membership fees actually gone down?

Not for my area they haven't. When I renewed last it was $90.00 for an inspector member.

Chris

 

[bphgravity]

No, up.

The International Office is actually pushing the monthly renewal program where dues are taken out each month instead of one lump sum each year. The reason it went from $90 to $102 is so they can market it as only a 1 dollar more a month increase. ($7.50 to $8.50 monthly due)

I suggested $99 or an even $100.

 

[augie47]

perhaps its tim IAEI folks read some of the articles on the economic situation and how its hitting some contractors.

 

[bill addiss]

Bryan,

Is the policy regarding the free NEC still in place?

I've heard the Softcover is going up to $82.50 on Jan 1

Bill

 

[bphgravity]

Yes. FREE + $8.00 shipping. = NEC from the IAEI.

 

[Pierre C Belarge]

Every organization has been hit by the same financial situation as individuals have.



What some may not realize is the history of the IAEI and their contribution to the industry as a whole.

It may say annual dues or membership, but it really is much more than that.
So, if the financial situation has not hit too hard, think about the membership, as it is definitely more than just a magazine.

 

[Pierre C Belarge]

You know, I was wondering where I was going to spend that extra $5000 I had laying around.

You may be joking somewhat...but this type of comment does not really help.

$102 is not a lot, even for the magazine. If the magazine has info in it that helps you to be code compliant or helps you out of a jam, because of the educational value, it would be worth $1,000s during the year.
That is a return you will not see from any financial institution or entity for a long, long time.

JMHO

 

[mdshunk]

IAEI: What have you done for the small contractor lately?

 

[bphgravity]

IAEI: What have you done for the small contractor lately?

IAEI: International Association of Electrical INSPECTORS... Take care of us first!

 

[electricmanscott]

What does that 5k platinum membership get someone?

 

[George Stolz]

You know, I was wondering where I was going to spend that extra $5000 I had laying around.

You may be joking somewhat...but this type of comment does not really help.

It doesn't really hurt, either. Basically, I was wondering the same thing Scott was wondering:

What does that 5k platinum membership get someone?

$102 is not a lot, even for the magazine. If the magazine has info in it that helps you to be code compliant or helps you out of a jam, because of the educational value, it would be worth $1,000s during the year.
That is a return you will not see from any financial institution or entity for a long, long time.

JMHO

More power to the IAEI, I'm sure their heart is in the right place and they fill gaps in the education of professionals in our field.

I suppose my cynical view is the result of the lack of education (or lack of desire for education) in many areas of the country.

It seems to me the more I learn about the NEC and accepted trade practices nationwide, due mainly to participation in internet forums such as this one, the more I find many professionals in the field install or inspect according to their personal preferences or local custom as opposed to what the NEC dictates.

So, it very well could be that you can be as smart as you want to be, have every issue of EC&M, IAEI's magazine, ROPs and ROCs backing up your opinion on an issue and it's worth very little. So what could be worth $1000 to you might not be worth the paper it's printed on in Peoria.

JMO,

Edit to add: I'm saying "you" in the general sense, not specifically you, Pierre - just to be clear.

 

[quogueelectric]

They have a local chapter by me that has monthly meetings and I used to go with my father who was an inspector for Brookhaven National Laboratory until he retired.
They held thier meetings at the Polish hall in Riverhead with a small bowling alley an open bar sponsored by the local supply houses before the meetings who gave out raffle prizes to everyone there there was usually only about 20 people there so it wasnt uncommon to go home with a new set of pliers a pouch or whatever mfg was sponsoring .

It was a great night out once a month and you got to meet all of the local inspectors who filled you in to what they wanted to see in particular for any new code changes. One local contractor reuired all of his men to attend this meeting or they were gone.
Free bowling free drinks free food and free prizes know what the elusive creature we call the inspector wants to see kind of a great night for all WIN-WIN as they say.
I should see if they still have them my father would enjoy a night out just for old times sake.

 

[Pierre C Belarge]

George
Not picking on you, but you are my target for a few questions which are generally aimed at all.


Have you been to an IAEI meeting?

Do you attend any industry related meetings?

Are any industry related meetings available to you?

I think that I understand you may be out from the mainstream where you live/work

 

[electricmanscott]

George
Not picking on you, but you are my target for a few questions which are generally aimed at all.


Have you been to an IAEI meeting?

Do you attend any industry related meetings?

Are any industry related meetings available to you?

I think that I understand you may be out from the mainstream where you live/work

George can obviously speek for himself but I think you missed his point. I think he is saying that with all the meeteings, books, and money spent, the vast majority of installers and more importantly inspectors just do their own thing anyway.

Maybe he should answer for himself. :grin:

 

[mdshunk]

George can obviously speek for himself but I think you missed his point. I think he is saying that with all the meeteings, books, and money spent, the vast majority of installers and more importantly inspectors just do their own thing anyway.

Like my one inspector who probably hasn't missed an IAEI meeting since 1968, but still asks for a #8 from the panel to the lug on a jetted tub motor.

 

[electricmanscott]

Like my one inspector who probably hasn't missed an IAEI meeting since 1968, but still asks for a #8 from the panel to the lug on a jetted tub motor.

Exactly. If I went to one of these meetings, with the actual NEC, I'd probably be run out of town. :grin:

 

[SEO]

Like my one inspector who probably hasn't missed an IAEI meeting since 1968, but still asks for a #8 from the panel to the lug on a jetted tub motor.

Do you mean my one and only inspector or one of my many inspectors?:smile: I belong to IAEI and have met inspectors that just don't get it as well but the vast majority do. Also on the other side I've met contractors and electricians that don't get it . The IAEI has a lot to offer but like anything else a person has got to want to learn.