2026 March ASPE St. Louis Chapter

President's Pen

PRESIDENTS REPORT

March 2026

Happy March everyone! 

False spring has just sprung getting that much to closer to real spring.

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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Calendar of Events

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Vice President of Technical Report

TECHNICAL REPORT

March 2026

Hey everyone!

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

Presenter: Patrick Mullowney
Position: Applications Engineer
Company: Wilkins by Zurn Elkay Water Solutions

Presenter Bio

Patrick Mullowney supports customers and internal teams by providing technical expertise across water control and safety products. He assists engineers, contractors, and distributors with product selection, application guidance, and troubleshooting. His work ensures Wilkins solutions meet performance expectations, regulatory requirements, and real-world installation needs.

Patrick collaborates closely with product management and design engineering teams to support product improvements and technical training initiatives. With a strong problem-solving mindset and a focus on customer success, he contributes to delivering reliable and innovative water system solutions.

Short Description: Backflow prevention and pressure control are critical to every plumbing system. Whether you are designing a fire protection system or residential irrigation systems, it is important to understand which backflow prevention assemblies are needed for each application and how to best handle pressure reduction for optimal water distribution within complex plumbing systems.

Topic Area: Backflow Prevention & Pressure Reduction Methods

1. Backflow Prevention Assemblies –
   a. Which type of backflow assembly to use for each application.
   b. How an RP (RPP/RPZ) works and why they are called “Reduced Pressure Principle” assemblies.
   c. When backflow prevention assembly flow curves matter.

2. Pressure Reducing Valves & Valve Stations –
   a. How pressure reducing valves work.
   b. Designing, sizing, and setting pressure reducing valves.
   c. Reducing valve stations for use as parallel supply applications with low-flow bypass.
   d. Series valve stations that handle high supply and differential pressures.

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

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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

FEBRUARY GENERAL MEETING

February 2, 2026

President Mitch Spillman welcomed everyone to the 6th meeting of the 2025-2026 ASPE year.  He is glad everyone survived the snowstorm and bitter cold temperatures!

There were no New/Transfer members in attendance.

There were a couple of first-time attendees who introduced themselves.

He 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 – 

• We have revised our Sponsorship Packages!  Please reach out to a Board member or Angie Mendica for additional information

• We have opened up separate sponsorship packages for our Presidents’ Meeting 

• Looking for manufacturers reps to donate items for our Presidents’ Meeting Welcome Bags, looking for approximately 26 items 

• ASPE Convention is in Oklahoma City this year, October 8th-14th

• 10 February Birthdays

• 9 February 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.

Mitch reported that the Chapter currently has 140 members.

Treasurer’s Report

David Notheis was not present.

Mitch advised that the Chapter is financially sound and if anyone has any questions they can reach out to David.

Newsletter Editor’s Report

Crystal Kramer had the following to report – 

• She unfortunately has plenty of time right now, so if you need anything updated let her know

• If you do sign up for a sponsorship package, please let her know

Website Editor’s Report

Alex Howard had the following to report –

• Sponsorship Package information is up on the website

Education Report

Jon Mueller was not present.

Affiliate Liaison’s Report

Angie Mendica had the following to report –

• Sponsorship Package is up on the website – take a look at it

• The most basic package is the Bronze Package

• Golf Outing - there is a link in the email to sign up

ASPE Young Professionals (AYP) Report

Tyler Rhoads was not present.

Women of ASPE (WOA) Report

Logan Carter had the following to report –

• There is a lot that she would like to do, but we can’t do anything without the involvement of the Sponsorship Packages

Vice-President Technical’s Report

Crystal Kramer had the following to report – 

• She introduced today’s speaker, Mike Piazza with Victaulic who’s presentation is on Pipe Movement 101

• After his presentation, Crystal gave him one of our Arch Awards

JACKPOT WINNER: Drawing was for $20.  Names drawn were Jeff Kiefer, Derek Miller and Patrick Bastow – none were present.  Next month’s drawing will be for $30.

50 / 50 WINNER: Because of low participation we only had 1 drawing

$4  Jack Fischer – donated to Chip-In Fund

ATTENDANCE PRIZES: Brian South from McWane donated a couple of hats with gift cards, so we had extra drawings

Alex A Firstimer

Jackson Pitchard

Kelly Sulwer

Angela Kindle

Mitch Spillman

Notes / Reminders:

• Please make sure to 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 March 3rd , 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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