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Roland Thompson 
Posts: 281
Since: 2/27/2008
|  12/29/2008 6:25:32 PM 
Got the new issue of the Hardwood Floors magazine from NWFA some good stuff in it.
Lee they have an artical on their new inspection servic's witten by Ed Korczak.
FD
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Selva Lee Tucker
Posts: 634
Since: 5/25/2008
| 12/30/2008 12:50:24 AM
I called and talked to the people there. I have not read the article. After my recent experience with one association,
not NWFA, I am withholding comment on this until I do and I have had some actual experiences with them.
But, I have to say, they, the NWFA, are treating one good friend of mine right. I can't go into details, but after today,
and a positive approach, attitude and actions by them, I have to say, they did this man right.
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Stephen Perrera
Posts: 823
Since: 5/27/2008
| 12/31/2008 6:31:44 PM
Your holding your tongue? lol
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Selva Lee Tucker
Posts: 634
Since: 5/25/2008
| 12/31/2008 8:16:29 PM
well, yea, I don't really know anything
about it,,,,but I do know ABOUT YOU!
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Stephen Perrera
Posts: 823
Since: 5/27/2008
| 1/1/2009 8:06:43 PM
Who are you really?
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Selva Lee Tucker
Posts: 634
Since: 5/25/2008
| 1/2/2009 5:47:47 PM
is that a lead in to the ole Stones
song? or the Beatles ole song?
I am me, you are you, cocococha
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Stephen Perrera
Posts: 823
Since: 5/27/2008
| 1/3/2009 9:04:21 PM
I is , we is, who is, but we is all together. Yes I remember it well.
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Roland Thompson
Posts: 281
Since: 2/27/2008
| 1/4/2009 12:31:25 AM
Well did you have time to read it yet? What is your take on it.
FD
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Selva Lee Tucker
Posts: 634
Since: 5/25/2008
| 1/4/2009 1:01:40 PM
I don't think I got that issue yet for some reason,
I did talk to the lady in charge and got some info,
I have mixed emotions, I don't like the "control" but I like the educational aspect,
I don't like the "editing" of reports but at the same time, reading reports sometimes, I see the need to use the editing as an educational tool, but, as with
anything of this nature, there is the potential for abuse because of the complete power/control of such a program without a counter balance agency or
association.
I think, they should have many different people who don't agree with each other, reviewing, checks and balances sort of set up.
I will call if I don't get a copy Monday to have one mailed to me,
slt
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Stephen Perrera
Posts: 823
Since: 5/27/2008
| 1/4/2009 8:47:41 PM
You been cut off. lol
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Selva Lee Tucker
Posts: 634
Since: 5/25/2008
| 1/4/2009 9:57:49 PM
AIN'T BEEN MARRIED FOR YEARS!
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Jerry Thomas
Posts: 96
Since: 6/3/2008
| 1/5/2009 5:51:17 AM
You can read the mag online Lee. I think it was actually Don Conner who authored that.... page 12 in my issue.
http://www.hwfmag.com/DigitalIssue/
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Jerry Thomas
Posts: 96
Since: 6/3/2008
| 1/5/2009 5:56:03 AM
It says they will review each report.... don't see any implications of editing reports.
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Selva Lee Tucker
Posts: 634
Since: 5/25/2008
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Stephen Perrera
Posts: 823
Since: 5/27/2008
| 1/5/2009 9:11:29 PM
If someone reads your report, "reviews it" and does not like the content, then sends it back to the author for editing until it says what they want it to say, is that not like editing themselves?
Kinda like if you sent in an article to an editor of a periodical and he edits the content?
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Selva Lee Tucker
Posts: 634
Since: 5/25/2008
| 1/5/2009 10:18:14 PM
The questions you guys should be asking are:
1. who controls the NWFA as far as policy and content.
2. who will be on the committee that will review and continuation of the NOFMA standards
3. who will be on the committees that review the reports? their background
4. how many wood people, and installers, are currently on the NWFA committees? how many are cleaners?
yes, the "cleaners" leadership has been accepted into the NWFA, and I understand, there is some strong dislike from the old
wood members about that. I was told it was because of any inspector without wood experience taking the test and going out
inspecting wood, that now, proof of experience is required of installation experience or they must attend the installation school.
that will cut back on a lot of guys, and I can gratefully say, the NWFA Certified Professional Division or whatever, have actively
been policing inspectors claiming to be NWFA certified who are not, and removing from their rolls any who have failed to
continue the education requirements or who did not complete the requirements. Many have been removed from web sites and I
understand, there was a threat of a lawsuit if one inspection club did not remove the members claim of NWFA certification,,,just
one of those nasty rumors that goes around, but, this one has a ring of truth behind it with the strong push to clean up the
certification process, and one lady there is a hero in my opinion for her tireless work in this area.
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