Central Florida Chapter BOAF/ICC Inc.

CHAPTER MEETINGS

The next chapter meeting will be at the annual picnic on May 8th at the Ocoee Women's Club.  Hope to see you there.  Register here:  Central Florida Chapter BOAF / ICC Annual Picnic Registration  

Chapter meetings are meeting live again!

Chapter Meetings are held the 2nd Wednesday of each month at the GOBA Building located at 1953 Clayton Heritage Way, Maitland, Florida 32751  

                         CHAPTER MEETING STARTS AT 9:00AM

Familiar with the names Bill Neese, Bill Tangye, and Ralph Jones but don't know their contribution to the industry? Click here to find out -- HERE

Chapter Officers for 2020-2021

President -- Bill Wilburth--PCDS

Vice-President-- Steve Whitmore -- Osceola County

Secretary -- Brandon Albright -- Orlando 

Treasure -- Jason Kipfinger -- Orange County

Chapter Director-- Ashley Ong--Winter Park

State BOAF Director -- Tom Allen -- Lake County

Past President -- Shane Gerwig -- Orange County

SERVE AS AN OFFICER

Officers serve a term of one year in their position and, subject to vote of the members, move in consecutive years through the chairs from Chapter Director to Treasurer to Secretary to Vice-President to President to Past President. 

Serving as an officer is a good opportunity to give back to and work towards improving the industry that provides your livelihood.  Let an officer know if you are interested in serving.  See our By-Laws in the "About Us" section for more information on requirements and duties of officers.    

SCHOLARSHIP APPLICATION

     Scholarship applications and essay are due by end of day, Monday, April 26th, 2021.  Scholarshp(s) to be awarded at picnic on May 8.

                     Central Florida Chapter

2021 Bill Neese—Bill Tangye--Ralph W. Jones, Jr.
Memorial Scholarship Awards Program

Click Scholarship Application for copy of application including essay topics.  

PURPOSE
The Central Florida Chapter of the Building Officials Association of Florida/International Code Council (hereafter called “the Central Florida Chapter”, “the CF Chapter” or “the Chapter”) has established a scholarship fund in memory of three of its founders and lifelong contributors to honor and to further the education of persons selected by the scholarship selection committee pursuant to the criteria below. The contributions of these men to the organization and industry may be viewed at by clicking here.
The award(s) will be known as the Bill Neese—Bill Tangye--Ralph W. Jones, Jr. Memorial Scholarship Award(s) and shall be in the amount of no less than one thousand dollars ($1,000.00) awarded to as many as two (2) recipients annually. In addition, one thousand dollars ($1,000.00) will be contributed to the Building Official’s Association of Florida BOAF Scholarship Program

ELIGIBILITY

Residency
To be eligible for this award, the applicant must be a member, dependent son or daughter or dependent
stepson or stepdaughter of a member, or grandchild of a member of the Central Florida Chapter. The applicant must be sponsored by that member.

Scholastic Standing
Applicants applying as an entering freshmen must have been accepted as a full-time student, as defined by that institution, at an accredited college or community college and must have maintained a scholastic grade point average of “B” or better as defined by that institution for the two (2) years of high school study preceding their application; or if applicants are currently enrolled in an accredited college or community college, they must have carried a minimum of ten (10) hours credit or equivalent and have maintained a cumulative “B” scholastic average as defined by that institution.
Applicants shall provide documentation of the institution’s letter grade equivalency for any grade point
averages submitted.

Letters of Recommendation
Applicants making their initial application must furnish three (3) letters of recommendation, including one (1) from his or her CF Chapter sponsor attesting to the student’s scholastic ability, character and worthiness to receive a merit award to further his or her education. Previous scholarship recipients are required to submit one (1) new letter of recommendation each year.
APPLICATIONS
All applications and other required materials must be received by the CF Chapter Merit Scholarship Awards
Committee by the close of business on April 26, 2021 in order to be considered for this calendar year. Awards will
be announced/presented at the Chapter’s Annual Spring Meeting. Recipient(s) of the award will be contacted
ahead of time and should make every effort to be at the event for the presentation. 
 Completed applications must be submitted by mailing to:
Central Florida Chapter BOAF
Attn: Scholarship Awards Committee
PO Box 1762
Orlando, FL 32802

 Letters of recommendation
- New applicants – Three (3) letters required. One must be from the Chapter sponsor who shall be a member in good standing.
- Previous recipients – One (1) new letter of recommendation.
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Transcripts and Test Scores
- High School Seniors: A certified copy of the student’s transcript for the preceding two (2) years
must be included and copies of the student’s SAT/ACT or other generally accepted testing service
scores.
- College freshmen: A certified copy of the college fall semester grades if you have carried a
minimum of ten (10) credit hours. If you are not a previous recipient of this scholarship include a
certified copy of the high school transcript and copies of the student’s SAT/ACT or other generally
accepted testing services scores.
- All others: A certified copy of your college transcript(s), including all semester grades.
Please make a request with your institution to have an official transcript mailed directly to the Awards
Chairman once fall grades have been processed.
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A research paper from the approved topic list (attached- click on link-- Scholarship Application) must be submitted in typed form and double spaced. Electronic submittal in Word format is preferred. See additional requirements on topic list.

AWARDS
The Scholarship Selection Committee shall base its awards upon
a) scholastic achievement
b) character
c) worthiness
d) quality of research paper
Awards shall be transmitted to the academic institution or the recipient for the Fall semester of study. Failure to
request the funds within 180 days of the announcement of the awards may be grounds for forfeiture of the
award. Any excess award funds are required to be returned to the Central Florida Chapter within the year
received.
 Award recipients will be announced and introduced to the Chapter members at the annual Chapter picnic
which will be held on May 15, 2021, at the Ocoee Women’s Club located at 4 N. Lakewood Avenue, Ocoee,
FL 32761. Recipients are asked to attend the picnic if at all possible. Lunch will begin between 11:30 and
noon with the awards to follow.

UPCOMING EVENTS

 LEGISLATIVE DAY AT TALLAHASSEE -Due to COVID-19 there will be no trip to Tallahassee but all members are encouraged to contact their local congressional members.

The annual picnic is scheduled for May 15th at the Ocoee Women's Club.  Check back for more details.

State BOAF site seminars provide future training opportunites. This training qualifies for CEU credits for Engineers and Contractors but unfortunately the approval is pending for Architects.

For past chapter programs going back to 2012 along with presenter contact information click here.  

 For photos from events involving the state BOAF click here

WEBINARS ON ACCESSIBILITY AVAILABLE

Did you know that webinars on the ADA are available at this link: www.accessibilityonline.org

 On the righthand menu click archives. You will have to register in order to view the live webinar sessions.  No registration is necessary to view the archived sessions. These are NOT approved for BCAIB CEUs but are very informative nonetheless.