Shortly after I received my Architectural license, my daughter made a joke and called me an Artichoke. I know where she picked it up, but it was funny, and I still refer to it today. While being an Architect is a serious business, I always try to interject some humor throughout the day. I've been a passionate member of CSI for almost 20 years now and dedicated to CSINext since its founding in 2009. I've invited every member of the CSINext chapter to write a Blog for the website and it occurred to me that I should being the same.

Each of the following members joined CSI in February. CSINext is please to congratulate the following CSI members on their continued membership.

• 5 Year - Mark Kohn, CSI, CDT
• 6 Years - Richard Poindexter, CSI
• 6 Years - Joni Zimmerman, CSI, CDT
• 26 Years - Bryan Varner, FCSI, CDT, LEED AP
• 30 Years - James Whitfield II, FCSI, CCPR, CTC, LEED AP, USGBC
• 39 Years - Terrence Lunn, PE, FCSI, CCS

We would like to do a shout out to Mark Kohn, CSI, CDT for celebrating 5 years with CSI! 

Also special recognition for Mr. James Whitfield II, FCSI, CCPR, CTC, LEED AP, USGBC... Celebrating 30 years with CSI!

Once again, really appreciate everyone's continued membership in CSI.

Happy New Year!

Wait, it is already February... As time marches on, I swear it is picking up pace. Yet, as I march on, I'm only slowing done. I have a greater appreciation for life and the people who are in it. But a little less of the sentimental stuff. I wanted to welcome everyone the the new look at CSINext. I've spent the past couple weeks revisiting the backend code and looking for way to improve the member experience.

CSINext continues to grow! We had a new member join just last week. CSINext is please to welcome the following CSI member on joining CSI & CSINext.

• Philip Babinec, RA, CSI, CCS, CCCA, LEED AP - January 2018

Greetings! We are excited to present a second program for the month of February and the presentation will be "BIM 4D Scheduling" Presented by Mike Prefling with Synchro. Mark your calendars for Febraury  28th at 12:00pm EST. We look forward to having you attend this free webinar, register today as space is limited!

Greetings! We will be conducting our February Chapter Meeting and the presentation will be "Advantages of Using Cover Boards in Low-Slope Roofing Assemblies" Presented by Warren Barber, CSI, CDT, LEED GA with National Gypsum. Mark your calendars for Febraury  14th at 12:00pm EST. We look forward to having you attend this free webinar, register today as space is limited!

Each of the following members joined CSI in January. CSINext is please to congratulate the following CSI members on their continued membership.

• 1 Year - Nicholas Bolton, CSI, CDT
• 6 Years - Ganapathy Nagasubramaniam, CSI, CCS, LEED AP, M. Arch
• 13 Years - Keith Robinson, FCSI, CSC, FCSC, LEED AP, RSW
• 27 Years - William Rains Jr., CSI, CDT
• 33 Years - Lee Orosco, FCSI, CCS
• 39 Years - Terrence Lunn, PE, FCSI, CCS

Special recognition for Mr. Terrance Lunn, PE, FCSI, CCS... He has wears the honor of two hats. Not only has he become our longest standing member in CSI of the Chapter, but also has joined CSINext just last week. A special congratulations and welcome!

Each month I review the roster provided by Institute. I'm looking for the new members and each member's anniversary date for the month. This month, January 2018 stood out. We had a new member who joined CSI in 1979. Next year will be Mr Terrence Lunn, PE, FCSI, CCS 40th anniversary with CSI! This got me to dig a little deeper into the roster.

CSINext continues to grow! CSINext is please to welcome the following CSI members on joining CSI & CSINext.

• Todd Hansen, CSI, CDT - December 2017
• Terrence Lunn, PE, FCSI, CCS - January 2018

Each of the following members joined CSI in December. CSINext is please to congratulate the following CSI members on their continued membership.

• 23 Years - Edgardo Cruz, CSI, CDT, M. Arch
• 28 Years - Kent Kile, FCSI, CCPR

Greetings! We will be conducting our December Chapter Meeting and the presentation will be "Inside the Mind of the Specifier" Presented by Paul Gerber, CSC, CSI. Mark your calendars for December  14th at 12:00pm EST. We look forward to having you attend this free webinar, register today as space is limited!

CSINext continues to grow! CSINext is please to welcome the following CSI members on joining CSI & CSINext.

• John Koessler, CSI - October 2017
• Kevin Tish, CSI, AHC - November 2017
• Frank Fuller, FCSI - November 2017

Each of the following members joined CSI in November. CSINext is please to congratulate the following CSI members on their continued membership.

• 1 Year - Jason Kamihira, CSI, CDT, B. Arch, LEED AP, USGBC
• 11 Years - Jori Smith, CSI, CDT, LEED AP
• 21 Years - F. Drucilla Brookshire, CSI, CCCA

CSINext continues to grow! CSINext is please to welcome the following CSI members on joining CSI & CSINext.

• Mr. Mazen Najar, BS, MBA, CSI, PMP - October 2017

Each of the following members joined CSI in October. CSINext is please to congratulate the following CSI members on their continued membership.

• 2 Year - Jeffrey Mosley, CSI
• 9 Years - Jon Lattin, BS, MS, CSI, CCPR
• 22 Years - Lynn Javoroski, FCSI, Member Emeritus, CCS, LEED AP, SCIP
• 25 Years - Michael Young, CSI, CCCA
• 27 Years - Robert Dye, FCSI, CCS, CCCA, LEED AP, RRC
• 31 Years - Helaine Robinson, CSI, CCS, CCCA, SCIP

CSINext continues to grow. CSINext is please to welcome the following CSI members on joining CSI & CSINext.

• Andrea Dinice, CSI, CDT, AIA, ASID, DBIA, LEED GA, USGBC - March 2017
• Lenee Hicks, CSI-EP - September 2017
• Mr. Jon Lattin, BS, MS, CSI, CCPR - September 2017
• Mr. J.W. Mollohan, FCSI, CCPR, LEED GA - September 2017

Greetings! We will be conducting our October Chapter Meeting and the presentation will be "Subterranean Termites: Below Slab Protection Methodologies" Presented by Dennis Keane. Mark your calendars for October 11th at 12:00pm EDT. We look forward to having you attend this free webinar, register today as space is limited!

Greetings! We will be conducting our September Chapter Meeting and the presentation will be "MGH Commissioning" Presented by Mark Hayden. Mark your calendars for September 20th at 12:00pm EDT. We look forward to having you attend this free webinar, register today as space is limited!

Each of the following members joined CSI in August. CSINext is please to congratulate the follow CSI members on their continued membership.

• 1 Year - Ibrahim Tawfik, CSI, CDT
• 5 Years - Robert LeClare, CSI, CDT
• 8 Years - Rachel Grissop, CSI, CDT
• 26 Years - Ann Baker, RA, FCSI, CCS, CCCA, LEED AP, SCIP

CSINext continues to grow. CSINext is please to welcome the following CSI members on joining CSI & CSINext.

• Mr. Hal Waldo, CSI-S - March 2017
• Ms. Cynthia O Wright, CSI, AIA - April 2017
• Mr. Jeffrey Saunier, CSI-EP - May 2017
• Ms. Amy Spanos, CSI-S - June 2017