Register Now for IHPA New Orleans Event

 

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IHPA MEETING – PANEL DISCUSSIONS – TABLETOP DISPLAYS – CEU CLASSES

Come Join Us in New Orleans August 19th & 20th!

Host Hotel – Hilton New Orleans Riverside

Two Poydras St., New Orleans, LA 70130

Overview:

Day One (Thursday 8/19):

• CEU Class and Board of Directors Meeting

Day Two (Friday 8/20):

• IHPA Meeting with Luncheon and Guest Speaker
• CEU Class, Panel Discussions, Tabletop Displays, Meet & Greet Reception

Complete schedule of events HERE

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Meeting Friday Aug. 20th 12 Noon – 2:00 pm:

IHPA General Meeting to include Luncheon, Industry Updates and Guest Speaker.

• The IHPA is pleased to feature guest speaker Fred Malik of IBHS.

Mr. Malik is Fortified Program Manager

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  • Fortified is presently accepted in Louisiana for the highest mitigation credits available, it is the only way to receive mitigation credits on existing homes in AL and is being used in the TX, SC, NC, and other markets around the US. Fred will give an overview of the program, what it is and what is involved with Fortified Designations.  Read more about Fred Malik HERE. 

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Panel Discussions Friday Aug. 20th:

AM Panel Discussion 9:00 am – 10:45 am:

• Open discussion with the IHPA Board of Directors and others.
  • HMGP/ IMM Program – Questions, Problems, Solutions
  • Impact Resistant Devices and Systems – Installations and Applications

   

  Panelists: IHPA Board of Directors – 3 ea. Suppliers, Manufacturers, and Contractors plus 1 Engineer all selected for their integrity, knowledge and experience in the field of Hurricane Protection.  Moderator; Thomas Johnston, IHPA President and Director of Research and Development for Town & Country Industries.

 

PM Panel Discussion 2:30 pm – 4:00 pm:

• LA Codes and Mitigation, rewards for stronger safer buildings.
  • Panelists:
    • Bill Hatchett, Registered LA Wind Mitigation Surveyor. Founder, Wind Mitigation Surveyors, LLC.
    • Denise Jobe, Administrator of LSUCCC and BOD of BOAL
    • Mark Roberts, Regional Manager ICC, Governmental Affairs Contact ICC
    • Bhola Dhume, AIA, CBO, Deputy Director, Dept. of Safety and Permits, City of New Orleans
    • Darius Grimes, CRC, CSI-CDT, CWMI, IHPA Vice-Pres., Founder- Disaster-Smart Consulting Inc- Moderator

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IHPA Sponsored CEU Classes:

Instructor – Joe Belcher, JDB Code Services, Inc.       

Thursday Aug. 19th 1:00 pm – 5:00 pm:

 

CEU Seminar “The Wind Load Provisions of the Code and Building Envelope   Requirements”.

   Check-in 12:30 – 1:00

Friday August 20th 7:30 am – 11:30 am:

   CEU Seminar ”Heights and Areas/ Application of Chapters 3, 5, 7, and 9 of the 2006 IBC”.

   Check-in 7:00 – 7:30.

Note: CEU approvals applied for.

Complete Course Description Here

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Tabletop Display:

If you produce approved hurricane protection products  and would like to present them to attendees at the IHPA New Orleans Meeting, take this opportunity now to register for a Tabletop Display.

Details:

• 8′ Table
• Located in pre-event lobby area
• Fee $300.00

Value: This is a stellar opportunity to present your products/service at low cost.

To reserve a tabletop, register HERE.

Or call or e-mail our Executive Administrator:

(561) 282-2395 or mgrsoffc@bellsouth.net.

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REGISTRATION FOR AUGUST 19th & 20th IHPA Events

Registration is required

Register Online – HERE

Complete and fax registration form found HERE

REGISTER NOW – Avoid late registration rates

All forms and information: http://ihpaprotect.org/meetings.aspx

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Hurricane Season 2010 Kick Off Event

May 21st – Shula’s Hotel and Golf Club – Miami Lakes

Speakers: Jay S. Levine -JSL Law Group, Keynote – Bill Read – NHC Director, Jack Parrish – Flight Director, Hurricane Hunters

       

The International Hurricane Protection Association (IHPA), has announced that its Hurricane Season 2010 Kick Off Meeting of May 21, 2010 will feature Bill Read, Director of the National Hurricane Center, as keynote speaker.

The event, which will take place at Shula’s Hotel and Golf Club in Miami Lakes, will begin with a Legal Issues Seminar presented by Jay Steven Levine, JSL Law Group. NHC Director, Bill Read will speak at the luncheon meeting and a presentation by Jack Parrish, Flight Director with the Hurricane Hunters will follow. The day will conclude with a reception and displays of approved hurricane protection products.

The meeting is open to all interested individuals and organizations involved in hurricane protection and related fields. Registration is required. For registration and details, click HERE or call (561) 282-2395 for more information.

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IHPA Meeting – Deerfield Beach

IHPA MEETING

January 29, 2010

Registration Required

IHPA Annual / General Meeting, Panel Discussion and Reception

Come join us at the Hilton Deerfield Beach / Boca Raton for an important meeting packed with information you need to know about industry developments and direction in the coming year.  

• Interact with a panel of experts and learn about how current testing and research will influence HP standards and building codes in the near future.
• Learn what is being found about windborne debris in research conducted by experts in the field.
• Featured speaker:  Dr. Forrest Masters, Associate Professor of Coastal and Civil Engineering with the University of Florida.
• Learn about the steps being taken by the IHPA to combat the promotion of unapproved products as hurricane protection.
• Attend a “meet & greet” reception.  Interact with the IHPA Board of Directors – question and answer opportunity.

You must register to attend.  The meeting flyer and registration form are are available HERE.

Note: Please be certain to indicate meal choice.  Choose from Chicken Marsala, Beef Tips w/mushroom demi-glaze or Herb Encrusted Tilapia in lemon butter sauce.

Register Now for IHPA August 21st Meeting – New Orleans

IHPA

General Membership Meeting

Friday, August 21, 2009

Hilton New Orleans Riverside

All Welcome – Members, Guests, Potential Members!

Registration is now open for the International Hurricane Protection Association Meeting of August 21st in New Orleans, LA.  This meeting will feature a luncheon with guest speaker and complimentary morning and afternoon panel discussions.  Panelists will include experts in hurricane protection and related fields.

Do not delay.  Print the registration form, complete and fax to: (561) 433-2101 or Mail to: IHPA, 2501 Floral Road, Lantana, FL 33462.

Registration Form PDF

Or visit Meetings and Events

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IHPA Membership Meeting – New Orleans

IHPA General Membership Meeting and HP University Seminars

August 21, 2009

Hilton New Orleans Riverside

The International Hurricane Protection Association will conduct it’s August Meeting at the Hilton New Orleans Riverside.  The event will feature a General Membership Meeting with Guest Speakers and Luncheon, Hurricane Protection University Seminars and a Networking Reception.

The Hilton Riverside is located immediately on the banks of the Mississippi River.  A “city within a city”, the newly renovated complex includes over 140 shops and food outlets.  Within walking distance are the Aquarium of the Americas, Harrah’s Casino, the French Quarter, IMAX Theatre and more. 

All are welcome to attend – members, potential members and guests.  Registration will be required for this event.  As soon as available, the  agenda and registration will be posted here (IHPA Blog) and at:

 http://ihpaprotect.org/meetings.aspx

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