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HOTEL INTERNET INFO: Convention Center: We have T-1 lines. The cost is $150 per day, extra I.P. addresses are $50 each per day.
Hotel Rooms: We work through a company called Hotel Wireless, the guest is given an address to log onto, there is a charge of $9.95 per 24 hour period and they request payment through that website. Make sure attendees tell the Front Desk clerk they need wireless access (most rooms are within the signal, but some are not).
HOTEL INFORMATION Circus Circus Reno is Downtown:
ROOM RATES
The following room rates are confirmed for our conference:
SKY TOWER: The Sky Tower is located directly across the street from the North Tower (check-in area) and has sky trams that conveniently run back and forth as well as a skywalk that connects both towers. The Sky Tower has a snack bar, beverage bar, slots, smaller meeting and hospitality rooms.
NORTH TOWER: The North Tower houses the restaurants, main convention space, casino, midway, gift shops and the connection to Silver Legacy & Eldorado Resorts. All rates quoted are net, non-commissionable per room, per night, single or double occupancy plus an applicable Washoe County Room Tax, presently at 13.5% (subject to change without notice). AGE LIMIT: Guestrooms must be occupied and registered to at least one (1) Adult who is twenty-one (21) years of age or older. SUITE UPGRADES: Guests may upgrade their Standard Room to a Junior Suite at the time they make their reservations at an additional $30 per suite, per night plus tax. These suites are on availability only at the time the reservation is made. Suites have one king bed and sofa bed pull out.Special requests such as smoking/non-smoking room(s), high/low floors, room(s) near the elevator, bed type, etc. will be noted in your reservation(s), however, these requests cannot be guaranteed. The Hotel Front Desk will do their best to accommodate your needs at the time of check-in, but again, requests are not guaranteed. ADDITIONAL PERSONS: If more than two (2) persons occupy a room, an additional $10.00 per person, per night, plus tax will be added to the room rate. Children twelve (12) years and under, in the same room, using existing bedding, are free of charge. A rollaway bed can be ordered through the housekeeping department at an additional charge of $10.00 per night, plus tax and cribs at no charge (on availability only). DISTRIBUTION OF KEYS: Room keys will only be distributed to adults who are 21 years of age and older. Everyone must show valid photo identification to register into the hotel and receive his or her room keys. The reservation and identification names must match. VIP PACKAGE: -Our convention attendees are very important to us, therefore those attendees that make their guestroom arrangements under your “group code” will be provided with our VIP Package upon check in. This VIP Package allows your attendees the following “special amenities” during their stay:
Package contents are subject to change without notice. If attendees book their rooms outside of the group block, they will not receive the above amenities. COMPLIMENTARY AIPORT SHUTTLE & HOTEL PARKING: A complimentary Airport Shuttle from the Reno/Tahoe International Airport is available to all Circus Circus-Reno guests. It picks up from the airport at a quarter after the hour and a quarter to the hour and leaves the hotel at the hour and half-hour daily beginning at 5:00 a.m. until 12 midnight. This shuttle is available on a first come first serve basis. Circus Circus-Reno also provides complimentary, well-lit and secure parking to all guests.
RESERVATION & DEPOSIT PROCEDURES: We understand that attendees will make reservations directly with the Circus Circus-Reno Room Reservation Department. The Toll Free number to the Circus Circus-Reno Reservation Department is 1-800-648-5010. Please have your attendees identify themselves as part of the American Institute of Inspectors in order for them to receive the group rate. Individuals are responsible for their own room, tax (if applicable) and incidental charges with standard credit card, or deposit procedures to apply as noted below.
Circus Circus-Reno requires a one night’s room and tax deposit, per room, to guarantee accommodations. Room Reservation clerks will advise attendees of deposit due date at time of call. We accept all major credit cards for individual deposits. All credit cards utilized for deposit purposes will be charged immediately after the reservation has been made. All advance deposits are completely refundable if canceled 24 hours prior to arrival. Deposits will hold the room until 6:00 a.m., the morning after the date of the arrival. Please note check-in time is 3:00 p.m. and check-out time is 12:00 p.m. In the event a personal check will be used for deposit, it is the responsibility of the attendee to provide said deposit no later than the date requested by the reservation agent at the time reservation is made.
All attendees must call the Circus Circus-Reno Room Reservation Department no later than twenty-one (21) days prior to your group arrival.
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Rod Huff will focus on the benefits and limitations of the technology for the home inspection industry. He will also adress the need for getting proper training before using infrared camera technology. Rod has two recent articles published. The first article is titled “The Importance of Thermography Training” and appears in the March 2007 Connections magazine published by the IAQA. The second is titled “The Benefits of Thermography” and is published in the March 2007 R & R magazine (Restoration & Remediation). 
Mike Geremia is the owner of Geremia Pools based out of Sacramento, California. Mike will address the major issues that home inspectors need to look for when performing pool inspections. With over 50 years in swimming pool construction Mike has seen almost every issue that can occur and it is his hope that we can gain wisdom from his experiences.
Michael Wicklund and Douglas Hansen will present the home inspection version of this current TV game show. Michael will host this event and Douglas will be the final word. The 100 will be the rest of us and we will be tested in many of the finer points of our standards of practice and inspection protocols. Who will be the ultimate winner? It won’t completely matter because all in attendance will be better home inspectors.
Simpson Strong Ties will discuss the current state of construction hardware and issues the home inspector should be aware. This includes the proper installation of foundation, deck, and framing hardware. Learn how hardware is meant to be installed and how to quickly identify a deficient installation. The knowledge gained from this presentation will help you in the structural aspects of your inspection process.
Long time A.I.I.™ Board Member and Esquire, Greg Pyfrom, will discuss the legal issues facing home inspectors. There is nothing like watching Mr. Pyfrom peel the layers off the unfortunate A.I.I.™ souls that freely volunteer for his presentaion abuse as he reveals the foibles that we all regularly commit.Greg will also share the details of a recent court decision that will give inspectors everywhere the renewed vigor to fight instead of roll over and open their wallets. 
September 2006: Four people (2 adults, 2 children) in Lawrenceville, GA were injured from a 12-16 foot fall while looking at a house for sale when suddenly the deck collapsed. Is Your Deck Safe?
Bill Ball, as the Founder of A.I.I.™, will present this important class on the inspection philosophy of A.I.I.™. What makes A.I.I.™ inspectors unique and how does that awareness help our members as they market their services in their local areas? Bill will share these details and inspire each participant to make a success of their business enterprises. 
Nick Gromicko, the Founder of NACHI, will speak on the joys of marketing. This is one area of our business often neglected once the phone starts to ring. Listen to his creative ideas that will help to keep your phone ringing and the inspection schedule booked. His presentation will include:
Jeff Herboldshimer and Michael Leavitt will drawl all of the deck failure information together into a wonderful package that will include review of deck inspection protocols, IRC securing requirements, and flashing installation requirement. If you inspect decks then you do not want to miss this class. There will also be information and examples of the different pressure treated lumbers being used along with the fasteners that work and the ones that are prohibited due to premature corrosion and failure.
Jeff Herboldshimer will present this full day advanced course for the 3D report writing system. This is a hands on course designed to get deep into the meat and potatoes of the software features. Please contact Jeff directly for details and registration for the class.
The Partnership for Response and Recovery is a primary contractor the Federal Emergency Management Agency tasked with providing Disaster Housing Inspectors in time of need. Class size will be limited to 25 trainees.This 8 hour course will earn you the Certification of Disaster Housing Inspector, making you eligible to work disaster inspections when called. Although many of you will be unavailable for deployments due to your workloads, there is still great value in receiving this certification. In addition to being able to add this certification to your credentials you will be prepared if a disaster strikes close to your area. Housing market sales will plummet in a disaster area but you will continue to enjoy a regular income performing these inspections while the area recovers. This can also be a great retirement or new inspector venture. Class size is limited to 25 trainees. This class and the Advanced Training class will be offered again at the Fall 2007 Conference in Portland, Oregon. 