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International Hurricane Protection Association to meet in New Orleans, LA on August 21st

The International Hurricane Protection Association will hold its August Meeting at the Hilton New Orleans Riverside. The event features a General Meeting with Guest Speaker, Luncheon and Panel Discussion featuring noted Hurricane Protection experts.

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PRLog (Press Release) - Jul 25, 2009 -
Contact: Thomas Johnston, IHPA President

Lantana, Fla: The IHPA is pleased to announce that it will conduct its August Meeting at the Hilton New Orleans Riverside on August 21, 2009.  The event will feature a General Membership Meeting with Guest Speaker and Luncheon and Panel Discussions featuring hurricane protection professionals in the fields of building code administration, engineering, manufacturing and supply, contracting and wind mitigation inspections.

Guest speaker: Norman Morris, CAE – Senior VP, Louisiana Realtors - Topic: "The Commission to Insure Louisiana".

The meeting agenda includes a presentation by IHPA President, Thomas Johnston, on the new IHPA “Get the Number” Campaign.  This campaign carries a very simple message to the consumer: When considering a hurricane protection product to fortify your home – Insist upon a product approval number!

Panel Discussions:
- Local Jurisdiction Regarding Hurricane Protection Products
- Hurricane Protection Product Approval & Plan Review

Panelists to include: Tam Landis (sits on several committees for the Florida Building Code Administration and Inspectors Board (BCAIB), and several ICC Committees for Region 9 which includes Louisiana), Frank Bennardo (Engineer), Thomas Johnston (Supplier & Shutter Manufacturer), Dave Olmstead (Window Manufacturer) and Darius Grimes (Wind Mitigation Inspections and Contractor) as Moderator.
 
IHPA Members are invited to attend as well as all interested in attaining further knowledge and information in the field of hurricane protection.  Registration is required.

For further details and registration, visit their website (Meetings and Events): http://ihpaprotect.org/meetings.aspx

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About the International Hurricane Protection Association
The IHPA is a non-profit organization with a membership of over 200 manufacturers, suppliers, contractors and government agencies providing quality hurricane protection systems, information, and education to insure the publics' welfare and safety, therefore minimizing the loss of life and the destruction of property associated with hurricanes. For more information, go to their website at www.inthpa.com.

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Issued By:International Hurricane Protection Association
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City/Town:Lantana
State/Province:Florida
Country:United States
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Last Updated:Jul 25, 2009
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