what's inside: oxidation patterns

JOURNAL OF THE INTERNATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF ARSON INVESTIGATORS, INC.

January2015 Volume 65 Issue 3

What's Inside:

Oxidation Patterns in Motor Vehicle Fire Investigations

_ Unraveling the Myths

ARC BREAKDOWN IN AIR OVER VERY

SMALL GAP DISTANCES

F&AI contents

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Fire & Arson Investigator journal is the official publication of the IAAI, and is published solely by the International Association of Arson Investigators, Inc., 2111 Baldwin Avenue, Suite 203, Crofton, Maryland 21114. Reprint or use of any article is only by written permission from the Executive Board.

President’s Perspective ...................................................................4

Officers/Board of Directors ..............................................................6

Chapter Liaisons ............................................................................10

Executive Director’s Perspective ...................................................11

OP-ED – Change Is Not A Four Letter Word ..............................12

Seen on Scene ...............................................................................14 Robert K. Toth, IAAI-CFI

Global Member News .....................................................................16

Washington Wire ............................................................................19Past President Roger Krupp, Chair, Advocacy Committee Steve Austin, IAAI Director of Governmental Affairs

FISC Bulletin Board .......................................................................21 Terry-Dawn Hewitt, Esq. and Wayne J McKenna, Esq.

Oxidation Patterns in Motor Vehicle Fire Investigations—Unraveling the Myths ...............................................................26Jeff D. Colwell, Ph.D., P.E.

IAAI Continuing Education .............................................................38

Bob’s Training Report .....................................................................38 Bob Ray, Training Manager

Arc Breakdown in Air Over Very Small Gap Distances ............40Vytenis Babrauskas, Ph.D.

2015 Elections — Candidates for: IAAI 2nd Vice President ............48

2015 Elections — Candidates for: IAAI Board of Directors ............49

2015 Elections — Candidates for:

IAAI Foundation Board of Directors ..................55

IAAI ITC Chicago Schedule of Classes .........................................57

IAAI Professional Credential Programs & Graduates ....................58

Conference/Seminars Calendar ....................................................61

IAAI Disciplinary Action .................................................................61

The Awards Committee .................................................................62

IAAI Membership Application .........................................................64

BOD Nomination Form ..................................................................65

VOLUME 65 ISSUE 3JANUARY2015

Executive DirectorDeborah Neitch

Director of Administration/Editor Gloria Ryan

Accounting & Finance ManagerDebra Miller

Training ManagerBob Ray

Administrative Assistant/Training Kate Reed

Certification CoordinatorChristine Burt

Membership CoordinatorKathy Anderson

Administrative AssistantLisa Quible

Editorial Designer Valerie Martinez

ChaplainJim Shackelford, Tennessee

General CounselWilliam LeMire, Esq, Minnesota

Director of Governmental Affairs Steve Austin, Delaware

Editorial Review BoardDavid Icove, Chair–TennesseeGreg Gorbett, Co-chair–Kentucky

Contributing EditorsSteve Austin, Roger Krupp–washington wireTerry-Dawn Hewitt, Esq–fisc bulletin board Richard B. Lindsay, Esq–northern exposure Robert Toth–seen on sceneGeorge Wendt–chapters cornerGene Pietzak–membership news

The Fire & Arson Investigator journal (ISSN: 1059-7298) is published four times per year in January, April, July, and October by the International Association of Arson Investigators, 2111 Baldwin Avenue, Suite 203, Crofton, Maryland 21114 (410) 451-3473. Annual dues for members is $100 (includes subscription to Fire & Arson Investigator journal). Periodicals postage paid at Jefferson City, Missouri, and at additional mailing offices.POSTMASTER: Send address changes to the Fire & Arson Investigator journal, International Association of Arson Investigators, 2111 Baldwin Avenue, Suite 203, Crofton, Maryland 21114.The Fire & Arson Investigator journal is the official publication of the International Association of Arson Investigators, Inc. The publication is solely an educational and advisory aid to members working to suppress the crime of arson and related offenses; and to assist in raising the level of expertise in fire investigation.Articles herein express the views and opinions of the authors, which are not necessarily those of the International Association of Arson Investiga-tors, Inc., or its editors. Editor reserves the right to accept or reject any article or advertisement submitted for publication.An advertisement in the IAAI journal does not constitute, and shall not be interpreted as an endorsement of the advertiser or the product. Advertisers shall not use the IAAI name or image in their commercial activities in any manner.

IAAI Position StatementIt is the position of the International Association of Arson Investigators that National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) Document 921 is widely recognized as an authoritative guide for the fire investigation profession. In addition, NFPA 921 is an important reference manual, and sets forth guidance and methodology regarding the determination of the origin and cause of fires. This Association uses NFPA 921, along with other documents including NFPA 1033, as a foundation for its training and certification programs.

The statement reaffirms the IAAI’s longstanding recognition of the importance of NFPA 921 to the knowledge and methodology of fire investigation. “Authoritative” means the guide is an accepted source of information, and known to be accurate and reliable. By its own terms the document is not a “standard,” and is subject to revision and updating on a periodic basis to allow it to remain current with the expanding scientific and technical knowledge in the fire investigation field.

president’s perspective

Dear IAAI members and those of you that are about to become members after reading this world-leading journal dedicated to fire investigations…

I am really excited to let you all know that our ‘Get FIT’ campaign is hotting up and we now have over 1,000 IAAI-FITs globally, with more applying on a weekly basis.

It is becoming clear to our members (and non-members) that practicing, professional fire investigators without any professional credentials or certifications will find it more difficult to be taken seriously concerning their training and expertise, not only by other agencies, but also by their peers. Please remember, the IAAI-FIT® is not only for origin and cause investigators, but for all professionals that are involved with the fire and arson investigation industries.

I have the pleasure of writing you this message from sunny California following the successful California Conference for Arson Investigators (CCAI) conference in San Luis Obispo that I attended last week. Whilst the rest of the USA is experiencing a cold blast from the north at the moment and it is cold and miserable at home in the UK, I have to suffer mid 70’s here in Los Angeles! Well, someone has to!! In fact, I had a comment from Past President Tom Fee that I have spent so much time in the USA this year that I’ll soon be paying into the IRS!

At the end of August, I was very proud to be part of the IAAI-South Africa conference in Johannesburg when the 66th Chapter of the IAAI changed their name to IAAI-Africa. This name change was voted in by their membership at their Annual General Meeting in order to assist the many African countries that are hungry for fire investigation training, but are unable to start their own chapters for financial and political reasons, and rely heavily on the South African Chapter for support. My personal admiration and gratitude goes out to the Board and membership of the newly named IAAI-Africa and would like to extend a warm welcome to the new IAAI-FIT’s and international members in Africa!

In September, I attended both the Illinois Chapter and the Louisiana Chapter conferences and, as with the other IAAI Chapters that I have managed to visit, was so impressed with the standard of training and commitment of the Board Members and also the attending delegates. I was also honoured with the Freedom of the City of Baton Rouge whilst in Louisiana.

In between those meetings, I attended the 2015 budget meeting at the IAAI-HQ, to finalize the budget which was prepared by your Executive Officers, Executive Director and Treasurer for your Board’s Mid-Year Meeting in Chicago in November. A great deal of energy was put into preparing a realistic but conservative budget for the benefit of financial stability of our Association as we continue to grow.

Two chapter conferences I could not physically get to due to work commitments were Arkansas and Colorado, however with the use of technology I was permitted by both Chapter Presidents to appear via Skype! It seemed to have worked and it was a pleasure to have spent a short time addressing the delegates there and having the opportunity to field some questions from them.

I was asked to represent the IAAI in Berlin, Germany in October at the ‘Fires in Vehicles’ conference organized by SP Technical Research Institute of Sweden as one of their Honorary Sponsors. Several delegates asked me why there wasn’t an IAAI Chapter in Germany; my answer was that if they can get a dedicated team of investigators together, give me a call!

Later in October, I continued to fly the IAAI flag but this time in Dubai, in the United Arab Emirates. I gave a presentation explaining the benefits of belonging to our worldwide Association of fire investigators along with a case study, fire pattern analysis and fire investigation methodology (all in one and a half hours!!). We are already in discussion with a team of investigators, including some from the UAE Civil Defense, into helping establish a chapter there.

At the Mid-Year Board meeting in Chicago during the first week in November, and due to key players being present at that meeting, the opportunity was seized to hold a CFITrainer.Net Steering Committee meeting, an Expert Witness and Courtroom Testimony re-write meeting and also a T&E meeting; all very productive and much hard work done by your different volunteer Committee members. The Mid-Year was the usual 11+ hour-long days with a full agenda for your Board to discuss and there was, unfortunately, an EP&G hearing included within the day’s work. The EP&G Committee addresses all complaints with utmost diligence and if they come before the Board, those matters are given the rigorous attention required to deal with them in the fairest manner and in line with our Constitution and By-Laws and any related Policies.

From there I return full circle back to me travelling onto the CCAI conference from Chicago. I am extremely privileged to be able to meet so many IAAI members from different Chapters and countries around the world. It reinforces what the IAAI is all about: you, your fellow members and the fire investigation community. Please continue to support each other and continue to encourage your colleagues that have no formal fire investigation accreditations or qualifications to join the International and start to challenge the many IAAI certifications and accreditations and, certainly as a minimum, take the IAAI-FIT exam.

So for now, be safe and thank you for your continuing support.

Best wishes,

Dr. Peter Mansi IAAI-CFI

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ABSTRACT

Variations in color, or “oxidation patterns”,

are common on steel surfaces after a

fire. These patterns can be particularly

evident on the large, relatively flat, steel

surfaces of motor vehicles. However,

numerous types of iron oxides are

formed both during and after a fire, each

with its own color. Furthermore, even a

single oxide can have a range of colors.

Oxide color variations can also be due to

variations in the type and concentration

of contaminants on the surface, alloying

elements, and the thickness of the oxide.

Based on the data currently available

in the literature, there is no clear link

between oxide color and fire origin.

As a result, “oxidation patterns” are of

little use in motor vehicle

fire investigations.

Jeff D. Colwell, Ph.D., P.E.

Colwell Consulting LLC

14614 N. Kierland Blvd., Suite 200

Scottsdale, AZ 85254

Corresponding Author:

Jeff Colwell, Ph.D., P.E.

Colwell Consulting LLC

14614 N. Kierland Blvd., Suite 200

Scottsdale, AZ 85254

(480) 257-7220 - Telephone

[email protected] - E-mail



IntroductionWhy is arcing in air a potential fire safety problem? Air

by itself is not damaged by arcing, apart from some

production of ozone and other minor species. But several

highly adverse outcomes are possible:(1) production of an arc explosion (physical

explosion);(2) ignition of a flammable gas cloud or dust cloud,

leading to a chemical explosion;(3) contemporaneous ignition of nearby solid fuels;

(4) carbonization of nearby solid fuels, leading to an

arc-tracking caused fire at some later time.

Arcs in air intrinsically constitute a physical explosion, i.e.,

a very rapid rise in local pressure, even in the absence

of a confining enclosure1. This is a problem only when

a large amount of energy is released, since low-energy

arcs simply produce a ‘pop’ which is innocuous. But if

the environment of an arc is an atmosphere within its

flammable range, then a deflagration or even a detonation

may be initiated due to combustion reactions2. Arc

temperatures are around 6500 K for low-current arcs,

going up to 20,000 K or more for high-current arcing.

Thus, nearby solid materials may be quickly ignited2. The

fourth category is potentially the most insidious, since

high temperatures are likely to carbonize any nearby

solids that are capable of charring, yet may fail to achieve

an ignition at the time of arcing. But if the carbonized path

created spans between two electrodes, this ‘track’ may

continue to grow and develop, leading to outbreak of fire

at some much later time3.

Paschen’s LawIt has long been known that arcing across contacts that

are in the process of opening or closing can take place

with a very low voltage. But it has been accepted that for

stationary electrodes in ambient air, a minimum of 340 V is

needed for breakdown. Thus, in accident investigations it

has been considered that arcing will not be possible across

fixed electrodes unless 340 V is reached. This value comes

from Paschen’s Law, which memorializes the 1889 paper of

Friedrich Paschen4, who documented his observations on

the voltage required to cause an arc discharge. He found

that both the gap distance and the pressure affect the

outcome, but that it is only needed to consider the distance

× pressure product (pd). Thus, he concluded that p and d do

not need to be independently taken into account, however, it

is important to note that his minimum gap size went down to

only 0.1 mm. Paschen’s study was wholly empirical, but in the early

1900s, J.J. Townsend developed the avalanche theory of

arc breakdown5, which yielded the same conclusion—that

only the pd product controls at what voltage a gap of a given

length will break down. For large gaps, the gap vs. voltage

curve is very roughly linear. However, the Paschen curve

has the interesting property in that it shows a minimum

breakdown voltage value, and for gap sizes smaller than

this value the breakdown voltage rises. Authoritative

compilations, e.g., the one by CIGRE6, have determined that

the minimum voltage for breakdown in air is approximately

340 V and the corresponding gap size 7 μm (Figure 1). It

should be noted that the voltages referred to in all cases are

DC values, although breakdown results are also applicable

to AC conditions, if the peak voltage (not rms) is used as the

variable.

ARC BREAKDOWN IN AIR OVER

VERY SMALL GAP DISTANCES1

Vytenis Babrauskas, Ph.D.Fire Science and Technology Inc.9000 – 300th Place S.E., Issaquah WA 98027, USA

1 Reprinted with permission of Interscience Communications Ltd. from Proceedings of Interflam 2013.

AbstractModern reference works dealing with electric arc formation invariably describe breakdown of air in terms of the Paschen curve

which shows a minimum at around 340 V, occurring at about a 7 μm distance between the electrodes. For smaller gap spacings, the

Paschen curve rises rapidly. The curve is based on Townsend’s avalanche theory which is presented in terms of pd, the pressure

times the gap distance, being the controlling variable. However, the theory fails to account for a number of factors contributing to the

ionization of the gas by an applied voltage. At a pressure of 1 atm and gap distances below 7 μm, the theory becomes completely

unrealistic and, consequently, published Paschen curves should not be used. The values for the left-hand portion of the Paschen

curve published in standard reference works were all obtained by lowering the value of p, rather than d. Such results are not useful

for environments at 1 atm pressure, nor are they pertinent to breakdown in a vacuum, which according to the Townsend theory could

not occur. A review of experimental data shows that a modified Paschen curve can be derived which correctly describes breakdown

at 1 atm. It is noteworthy that some of the best data reported were from studies over a hundred years ago, but such results were

dismissed by theoreticians for not conforming to the Paschen/Townsend curve behavior.

Keywords: electric arc; electrical fires; gas explosions; ignition; Paschen’s Law; Townsend avalanche theory.

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IAAI Elections ✰ 2015 Candidates

2015 Candidates for IAAI Board of Directors

Scott Bennett (OH)HOW LONG HAVE YOU BEEN A MEMBER OF THE IAAI? 31

HOW MANY ANNUAL MEETINGS HAVE YOU ATTENDED? 10

WHICH YEARS? 2004-2014 missed 2007

DO YOU REGULARLY ATTEND YOUR STATE/PROVINCIAL CHAPTER MEETINGS AND ACTIVITIES? Yes

OFFICES HELD STATE/PROVINCE CHAPTER President, 1st Vice President, 2nd Vice President, Board of Directors

IF YOU ARE ELECTED, WILL YOU TAKE AN ACTIVE ROLE IN THE IAAI, AND WITH YOUR PRESENT POSITION, ATTEND ALL ANNUAL MEETINGS AND BOARD MEETINGS DURING YOUR TERM OF OFFICE? Yes

DESCRIBE, IN 100 WORDS OR LESS, WHY YOU FEEL YOU ARE QUALIFIED FOR THIS POSITION: I feel I have amassed a long and successful career in fire investigation services that has equipped me with the skills and experience to serve the IAAI well. I have continually increased my participation in my State Chapter having been a member of the Board of Directors and holding all three executive positions. Having served on the International Board of Directors for the past three years, I feel prepared to meet the next challenge of holding an executive position with the International. I believe I possess the experience and character to be a successful and influential executive of the International.

1) WHY DO YOU WANT TO BECOME A DIRECTOR OR OFFICER OF THE IAAI? I feel I have amassed a career of leadership, mentorship, the proper education and training, and increased roles of responsibility that will provide me with the opportunity to help lead the IAAI. I have ascended through various positions within my state chapter and now have served on the Board of Directors for the International for the past three years. My development as a leader and steward for this organization continues to grow. I feel I have more to give back and feel the role of Second Vice President will help me achieve my goals.

2) WHAT DO YOU BELIEVE ARE YOUR BEST LEADERSHIP TRAITS AND HOW WOULD YOU USE THEM AS A DIRECTOR OR OFFICER OF THE IAAI? I believe one of my greatest leadership traits also defines my leadership abilities. I am transparent. As a leader and owner of my own firm, I am always available. I am an effective communicator where candidness and clarity are staples of my presentation style. I have a career of accomplishments in mentorship, training, and guidance. I also believe strongly in being accountable for my words and actions and to hold others to their word. Additionally, I am efficient and relentless in achieving my stated goals.

3) WHAT STEPS DO YOU BELIEVE SHOULD BE TAKEN TO GROW MEMBERSHIP? The IAAI needs to approach membership growth from a grass roots perspective. As Second Vice President, I will work with the International Association of Fire Fighters and the International Association of Chiefs of Police to promote our organization, membership, and to seek a cooperative relationship. This is taking our membership growth initiative to the front lines of fire service. I will work to promote growth from within as well. I believe we need to highlight the accomplishments of our members. Strengthening the bond between members and chapters will present a more desirable organization to join; one in which members are actively engaged in professional development, professional relationships, and professional cooperation. The organization is only as effective as its individual members. Promoting our individuals will heighten the awareness of our mission, our organization, and will lead to increased membership by those wishing to be a part of it all.

4) HOW WOULD YOU PROPOSE TO IMPROVE RELATIONSHIPS AND COMMUNICATIONS BETWEEN THE INTERNATIONAL AND CHAPTERS? Currently, we have barriers that are present between the state chapters and the International. As Second Vice President, I will remove the barriers. Executives of this organization need to be actively engaged, approachable, and available to the state chapters. We need to create an organization where the free flow of ideas can occur from the top down and from the bottom up.

5) WHAT ARE YOUR RECOMMENDATIONS FOR FUTURE FUNDING OF CFITRAINER.NET®? The CFITrainer module is widely recognized as an exceptional tool for training and education. Funding this program is always an obstacle. I believe it is time we discuss varying levels of participation within the trainer. As with most services these days, individuals are presented an opportunity to select the level of participation they desire. This will include a pay-as-you-go structure, but with the right mix of participation levels and fee structures, I believe this approach can work for the trainer. Additionally, as Second Vice President I pledge to seek appropriate funding outside of service-based fees. I will take the necessary actions to seek donations to keep CFITrainer available for all members.

6) OTHER THAN TRAINING FIRE INVESTIGATORS, WHAT TWO OR THREE OTHER ELEMENTS DO YOU CONSIDER AS CRITICAL TO THE MISSION OF THE IAAI? I believe the IAAI can take a very important role in Public Fire Safety and Arson Prevention & Awareness. Our members are made up of tenured professionals with multitudes of information in fire prevention and safety. The IAAI should seek to promote this knowledge to the public. I also believe the IAAI can take a larger role in promoting its members and their accomplishments. We are a strong organization with successful fire investigators. We are a resource for one another. I believe the IAAI should promote individual accomplishments as I believe it also promotes the organization as a whole.

PLEASE LIST ANY INTERNATIONAL OFFICES HELD, SPECIAL PROJECTS OR COMMITTEE WORK, INDICATING YEARS OF SERVICE. Board of Directors 2011-2015, Branding Committee 2012, Site Selection Committee 2013

IAAI 2015 Candidate for Second Vice President

What is your vision for the IAAI Foundation for the next five years? As we look forward to the next five years, we need to set specific goals and then provide the framework necessary to support those goals. We must capitalize on the current strengths within the organization and identify the areas in which we are weak. A plan then needs to be formed to improve or eliminate these weaknesses. It is the responsibility of the Foundation Board to provide the leadership and guidance so that the Foundation can continue its mission of education and training in the field of fire investigation. We need to identify a continuing funding source so that the Foundation has the necessary capital to support the current and future needs of the organization. I believe the scholarship program is a vital aspect of the IAAI Foundation. By providing educational scholarships to students, we can help to secure our role as an industry leader. We must also become involved in research and training in new technologies. We live in an ever-changing world with breakthroughs in technology occurring constantly. We should support and embrace new technology as it becomes available. With planning, we, the IAAI, can continue to be the leaders in this industry.

What positions have you held in your local Chapter? President, Director of Investigations, Director West, CFI Proctor

What positions have you held in IAAI? IAAI Foundation, Inc. Board of Directors IAAI Foundation, Inc. President

Jeff Hutcheson (IA)

What is your vision for the IAAI Foundation for the next five years? I’d like to help the Foundation focus more on funding resources. While it is important for IAAI members to financially support the Foundation, to meet its potential the Foundation must develop relationships with entities of similar goals who can provide significant monies. With significant revenue, the Foundation could provide a greater training experience, fund research and publish findings. Such achievements would be of great benefit to the IAAI membership and the fire investigation community at large.

What positions have you held in your local Chapter? I have served on the Board of Directors, as Treasurer, and the Training and Education Committee.

What positions have you held in IAAI? I have served as Sergeant-at-Arms, two terms as Director, chair of the Membership and Independent Investigators Advisory Committees. I am currently a member of the Fire Investigation Standards Committee and serve as the IAAI’s representative to the NFPA Technical Committee on Fire Investigation.

Joe Sesniak (AZ)


2015 Candidates for IAAI Foundation Board of Directors

IAAI 2015 Candidates for IAAI Foundation Board of Directors



Glad you asked — If anyone ever wants to know how

international we are, this is Yusif Bramah who Claire

and I have supported for the last seven years and

have never met...until October 14, 2014!

He holds the IAAI in great esteem and wants to start

a Ghana Chapter. We informed him about the new

IAAI-AFRICA re-naming and he was very excited.

How international is IAAI?

PA Electrical Class held in West Conshohocken, PA

Images by Kevin Pezzano IAAI-CFI, IAAI-ECT, CVFI, CFEI, CFM, Certified Fire Investigator-Philadelphia Region

Yusif Bramah with Peter and Claire Mansi

Instructor Mike Keller

reviews electrical scene

safety with attendees

Lecture portion of class

Mike Keller preparing demonstration of circuit

draw and demand on Day 2

Demonstration of arcing through char

Keller demonstrates effect of fire attack on

energized conductors

Attendees take apart receptacle to examine components

Global Member News

News and Views from

The Hill

Advocacy of The Fire Caucus

Past President Roger Krupp, Steve Austin, Chairman, Advocacy Committee IAAI Director of Governmental Affairs

With this edition of the IAAI Fire & Arson Investigator journal, we are combining the Washington Wire

and Advocacy Committee updates on the events in our Nation’s Capital relative to the interests of

membership affiliations.

With the recent changes in the makeup of Congress, it’s a good idea as an IAAI member to become

acquainted with your new congressional members and encourage their membership in the Fire Caucus.

The Fire Caucus is the largest bipartisan caucus on The Hill, which protects the interests of those in the

fire service. Please encourage all congressional members to support the Assistance to Firefighters Grant

(AFG), which provides funding for CFITrainer.Net®.

In 2015, IAAI will host two events in Washington, D.C. to provide IAAI members the opportunity to

schedule meetings with their local federal legislators. Target messages which can be shared with your

legislators will be provided during these events.

The first event is Hill Day, which is scheduled in conjunction with the Congressional Fire Service Institute’s

(CFSI) Annual Meeting and Dinner, April 15-17, 2015. IAAI is unable to cover any travel expenses,

unfortunately, but we would like to meet with as many members as possible who are able to travel to

CFSI, so that we may provide talking points that will assist them in their meetings with their respective

legislators. As those attendees in the past have learned, it is best to schedule appointments with

respective legislators prior to the attendee’s arrival.

CFSI will host a Barbeque Mixer on the first night of the Hill Day event, where all IAAI CFSI attendees will

have an opportunity to network with other attendees. If you wish to attend the Mixer, please advise us so

that we may provide you a ticket. Additional details will be provided as we finalize plans.

The second event is Home Day, which is scheduled for fall 2015, while Congress is in session. Again,

IAAI is unable to pay for travel expenses. During Home Day we will hold an open house where we will

invite legislators and their staff to meet with us to learn about the IAAI, the services we provide, and the

importance of fire investigation to the overall safety of people in their communities. Talking points will also

be provided at this event for your reference when meeting with congressional members during this open

house. We will also provide additional details for the open house as we complete the planning process for

the Home Day event.

Please feel free to contact us anytime to seek ideas or share your successes in advocating for our

profession. What we learn from each other, we can share with all.

Washington Wire and Advocacy Committee Update


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