SSPC has local chapters in the United Stes, Canada, Asia, the Middle East and South America that enable members to interact with other protective coatings industry decision-makers locally. Chapters create the opportunities to network with your peers and customers as well as learn about industry news and advances in technology and practice. They also bring us together to form lasting relationships with colleagues and customers.
Many chapters hold local events like dinner meetings, training courses, workshops, facility tours, trade shows and golf outings. Chapters give members more chances to get involved with the organization, make contacts and further their professional interests, all at the same time.
Welcome SSPC Panama and SSPC Peru!
We would like to announce that SSPC has two new international chapters. The SSPC Panama chapter was awarded a petition at the May board meeting, and the SSPC Peru chapter received its charter at the September board meeting. The new chapters are the backbone of SSPC’s LATAM initiative. Both of our new chapters have held very successful meetings and we look forward to their great success. If you are interested in participating in Latin America Chapters, please visit our chapter page at www.sspc.org/chapters for contact information.
SSPC is also working on establishing chapters in Brazil and Malaysia. If you are interested in participating in either of these chapters, or are interested in working with a chapter or starting a new chapter, please contact Terry Sowers at sowers@sspc.org.
Prospective members in South America can take advantage of a Spanish Language individual membership for $50 (U.S. currency) that includes a digital version of the JPCL. Memberships can be purchased online at www.sspc.org/Marketplace/Membership. Before placing your order, contact our member services department at customer@sspc.org for the $50 discount code.
Upcoming Events for SSPC North America Chapters
SSPC chapters in the United States are ramping up for their Fall activities. We will provide information about upcoming activities in this newsletter as well as on the SSPC Chapter website. If you have any questions about SSPC Local chapters, please contact Terry Sowers, Director of Membership Services at 1-877-281-772, extension 2219 or sowers@sspc.org.
Hampton Roads Chapter
December 12-13, 2017
SSPC Spray Applicator Certification (C12)
Location:
Colonna’s Shipyard Inc.
400 East Indian River
Norfolk, VA 23523
Georgia Chapter
November 13-16, 2017
SSPC Supervisor/Competent Person Training for Deleading/Hazardous Coatings Removal on Industrial and Marine Structures (C3)
Location:
Corrosion Specialties, Inc.
2221 Northmont Parkway, Suite 200
Duluth, GA 30096
November 17, 2017
SSPC Supervisor/Competent Person Training for Deleading/Hazardous Coatings Removal on Industrial and Marine Structures Refresher (C5)
Same Location
November 18, 2017
SSPC Lead Worker Safety
Same Location
Midwest Chapter
October 24, 2017
Octoberfest Bowling Classic
Location:
Thunder Bowl
18700 Old La Grange Rd
Mokena, IL 60448
Sponsorships are available! Check the SSPC website at www.sspc.org/market-place/chapter-events-sponsorship
New England Chapter
December 4-9, 2017
SSPC Bridge Coating Inspector Level 2 (BCI)
Location:
Sponge-Jet, Inc.
14 Patterson Lane
Newington, NH 03801
North Central Region Chapter
October 9-13, 2017
SSPC Concrete Coating Inspection Course
Location:
SSPC North Central Region Chapter at Finishing Trades Institute Upper Midwest
3205 Country Drive, Ste. 150
Little Canada, MN 55117
For all chapter classes, please register at www.sspc.org/Marketplace/Training or contact Rachel Clites at clites@sspc.org.
If anyone is interested in participating or starting a chapter, please contact Terry Sowers at sowers@sspc.org.