2026 Febuary ASPE St. Louis Chapter

President's Pen

PRESIDENTS REPORT 

February 2026

Happy February everyone! 

I hope everyone enjoyed the snow and managed some time to stay inside and relax.

Our next general meeting is coming up at Sybergs on Dorsett. This location is anticipated to be locked in for the remainder of the ASPE year.

We have revised our sponsorship packages and I think you will all enjoy our new offerings. Please go to the ASPE STL website or reach out to Angie Mendica at [email protected] for more information.

https://aspestl.org/Annual_Sponsorship_Opportunities

The St. Louis ASPE chapter is also hosting our ASPE Region 5 presidents meeting. If you’re unfamiliar this when the ASPE presidents and vice presidents of the Region 5 chapters gather to discuss business. We’re looking for sponsors to help us cover costs of this meeting. Please reach out to your respective board member if you have any interest.

We also put together a welcome package for our visiting ASPE members. If you have product items your team is open to donating please reach out to your respective ASPE board member.

Website:  https://aspestl.org/

You will find the newsletter and the general meeting minutes on the new website. The website address is shown above and the below snip shows where you can find the latest meeting minutes and newsletter. More information will be getting added as we move forward.

Respectfully submitted:

Mitch Spillman

President

ASPE – St Louis Chapter

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Vice President of Technical Report

TECHNICAL REPORT

February 2026

Hey everyone!

Our next chapter meetup is on February 3rd at Syberg’s on Dorsett. Good food, great people, and always a good time. Hope to see you there!

I am pleased to introduce our next speaker, Mike Piazza of Victaulic and will cover pipe movement and accommodation with grooved systems.

This presentation explores how piping systems respond to movement caused by thermal and structural forces. We will examine pipe expansion, contraction, and overall movement, with a focus on how flexible grooved couplings can be used to accommodate these conditions and support long term system performance. Topics covered include:

· Thermal expansion and contraction
· Expansion joints and loops
· Free floating systems
· Seismic accommodation
· Differential settlement
· Angular deflection

Looking forward to seeing everyone there!

If you have any ideas or would like to present at one of our upcoming monthly chapter meetings, please reach out to me or another board member. We are currently looking to fill this year. You can email me at [email protected]

Respectfully submitted:

Crystal Kramer

Vice-president Technical

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AYP Report

Thank you to all who attended the event! 

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Toto

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Blackmore and Glunt

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Website and Newsletter Sponsor's

Platinum Sponsor

Investment: $3,000

Benefits:

Gold Sponsor

Investment: $1,750

Benefits:

Silver Sponsor

Investment: $1,000

Benefits:

Bronze Sponsor

Investment: $425

Benefits:

Thanks!

 https://aspestl.org/Annual_Sponsorship_Opportunities

 

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McWane

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ASPE Sponsorship Package

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Education Report

Upcoming Webinars

AYP Region 3 Success with Press HVAC Press Fittings

Includes a Live Web Event on 10/15/2025 at 1:00 PM (CDT)

https://education.aspe.org/products/ayp-region-3-success-with-press-hvac-press-fittings

This month's Read, Learn and Earn

(347) Hangers and Supports

https://education.aspe.org/products/347-hangers-and-supports-september-2025

Additional Learning (AEC Daily)

Explore additional ASPE-certified courses through AEC Daily:

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Vice President of Legislation Report

Vice President Legislative

August 2025

This position is now open, please speak to a board member to apply. 

https://aspe.org/pipeline/category/industry-news/codes-standards/

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Welcome and Thank you Members

Thank you to all that attended last months meeting.

 

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Last Month's General Meeting Minutes

JANUARY GENERAL MEETING

January 6, 2026

 

President Mitch Spillman welcomed everyone and wished them a Happy New Year! 

 

He called the meeting to order and thanked everyone for attending the 5^th meeting of the 2025-2026 ASPE year.

 

He then asked if there were any new or transfer members, there were none.

 

He then asked if there were any first-time attendees, and John Anderson, Angie’s regional boss, introduced himself.

 

Mitch then asked for self-introductions from those present.  As the introductions were going on, he had people start going through the food line.

 

President’s Report

Mitch had the following to report –

·         15 January Birthdays

·         12 January membership anniversaries

·         As a reminder, please make sure you sign-in and print your name legible, marking if you need a CEU, PEU or PDH; if you are visitor or non-member, please list your email address; for St. Louis County credit, include your license number

·         The minutes are no longer read at the meetings to allow additional time for our speakers; they are listed on the website and in the newsletter before the meetings

 

MOTION:  To approve the December General Meeting Minutes.  APPROVED.

 

Vice-President Legislative’s Report

Jack Fischer had nothing new to report.

 

Vice-President Membership’s Report

JJ Nagel was not present, but Mitch reported that –

·         He believes the Chapter is currently at 138 members

·         Please make sure that you RSVP so there is enough food

 

 

 

Treasurer’s Report

David Notheis had the following to report –

·         Chapter is sound

·         He has just finished a 7-year budget for the Chapter

·         He will not be at the February meeting, to make things easier, please pay on-line

 

Newsletter Editor’s Report

Crystal Kramer had the following to report –

·         She has been talking with David for updates on who has paid for advertising and line cards

·         Please use her [email protected] address, she no longer has access to her old one

·         Any updates, send them to her – she unfortunately has plenty of time currently

 

Website Editor’s Report

Alex Howard advised that there is nothing new to report.

 

Education Chairman’s Report

Jon Mueller could not attend, but Mitch reported that –

·         AYP Autobrine Systems webinar on 1/13/26

·         AYP Autobrine Systems webinar on 1/27/26

·         CPD Review on 3/10/26

 

Affiliate Liaison’s Report

Angie Mendica had the following to report –

·         Sponsorship Package will be happening by the end of the month; this will be the only way to “sponsor” events

·         Golf Outing – new course – Tappawingo; date is Tuesday, July 28^th at 9:00am; save the date coming out soon

 

Social Media Report

Elizabeth Peters could not attend, but Mitch advised –

·         Pay attention to our LinkedIn page – she has been posting a lot and reposting things from national

 

ASPE Young Professionals (AYP) Report

Tyler Rhoads had the following to report –

·         ASHRAE /  ASPE Happy Hour was a good event

·         Starting to look at future dates

 

Women of ASPE (WOA) Report

Logan Carter could not attend, but Mitch advised the following –

·         He advised that Logan is working on doing an event soon

 

Vice-President Technical’s Report

Crystal Kramer had the following to report –

·         March & May – months are open for speakers, let her know if you have any suggestions for topics

·         Introduced today’s speakers – Bob Littman, founder, and Elizabeth Fleming, regional territory manager,

with Global Vac and Air, they will be discussing “Compressed Air Systems for Life Sciences and Lab Applications”

·         After the presentation, they were given an Arch Award

 

JACKPOT WINNER:                      Drawing was for $10.  First names drawn were Caroline Boyle, Matthew O’Connor and finally Michael Todd – none were present.  Next month’s drawing will be for $20

 

50 / 50 WINNER:                             $9        Mark Carnoali

                                                            $7        Michael Sass

                                                            $          Alex Howard

 

ATTENDANCE PRIZES:               Crystal Kramer

                                                            Jake Franklin

                                                            Mike Piazza

 

Notes / Reminders:

·         Please make sure you RSVP for the meetings on the Friday before the meeting, that way we can make sure we have adequate food

·         Our next meeting is on February 3^rd, here at Syberg’s

 

MOTION:  To adjourn the meeting.       APPROVED.

 

Meeting adjourned.

 

Respectfully submitted,

 

 

Don Sullivan

Administrative Secretary

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Anniversaries and Birthdays

 

Please see below for May Birthdays and Anniversaries

 

Birthdays

 

Anniversaries

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