Welcome Friend of CALBO,
At CALBO, our goal is to be the premier resource for all California code officials and industry colleagues. We hope you will find this newsletter to be of value as you protect the build environment in the Golden State.
A Publication of California Building Officials
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Dear Friends of CALBO,
As CALBO begins its 63rd year, I am honored to step into the role as president and serve our membership. I also want to express my sincere gratitude for the trust you have placed in me and the CALBO Board of Directors for this membership year.
It was wonderful to see many of you in Indian Wells as we celebrated our 62nd Annual Business Meeting. Our annual gathering provided a fantastic opportunity to connect, collaborate, share experiences and plan for the future of building safety. Congratulations to all our award recipients as we celebrated the achievements of the best and brightest in our industry. A special thanks goes out to our loyal industry partners, numerous sponsors and over forty-five exhibitors, whose unwavering support significantly contributed to the success of not only our annual business meeting but events throughout the year. Thank you!
In line with celebrating Building Safety Month in May, CALBO hosted nineteen aspiring building safety leaders at our annual Building Officials Leadership Academy (BOLA) in Sacramento from May 13-17. We applaud this group of building safety leaders embarking on this pivotal journey of personal and professional growth. If you are interested in learning more and to be added to the waitlist, email the CALBO Office at info@calbo.org.
On May 16th, CALBO hosted nearly fifty municipal leaders at our inaugural Building Leaders in Our Profession event. This 8-hour training session featured speaker Rachel Kuhlen, who covered a wide range of contemporary topics aimed at creating additional soft skills for attendees and their overall leadership abilities. The interactive format allowed attendees to engage directly with each other fostering a collaborative learning environment. Feedback from participants was overwhelmingly positive, with many highlighting the practical insights and actionable strategies they gained from the session. Stay tuned for more professional events like this in the future!
Our advocacy efforts are in full drive in Sacramento with CALBO taking numerous stances on bills that will be impacting our industry. For a full report of all the bills we are currently tracking, please visit our Bill Report page. Last month, we also held our annual Leadership & Advocacy Day at the Capitol. CALBO members from all across the state visited with over twenty-five different offices discussing the roles of building departments and key issues. I would be amiss if we did not recognize that the California State Legislature has chaptered Assembly Concurrent Resolution 201 (ACR 201), declaring May as California Building Safety Month. Thank you for your recognition of our industry!
We are also very proud of our CALBO Professional Engagement Committee for coordinating the Virtual Career Expo which took place on May 1, 2024. CALBO teamed up with Diablo Valley College Workforce Development Team where we hosted dozens of students and job seekers interested in a building and safety careers as well as hearing personal experiences from current professionals while also allowing the participants to engage directly with questions.
CALBO is continuing to offer a variety of live webinars covering essential code topics, and much more. This fall, we will also return with our traditional hybrid offerings for Education Weeks in Burlingame from September 30 – October 3, 2024, and Costa Mesa from October 28 – 31, 2024. Both hybrid events offer opportunities to attend courses either virtually or in-person. Over two dozen new courses will be launched, so please review the entire catalog before registering. There will be new offerings for permit technicians, plan reviewers, inspectors and much more!
During the Education Week in Burlingame, the Permit Technician Career Advancement Academy will be offered building upon the success of last year’s launch. The Academy transitions between Northern and Southern California each year to provide equitable access to this invaluable opportunity. Congratulations to the twenty-three leaders who where our first graduating Permit Technician Academy class celebrated at our 62nd Annual Business Meeting. We can’t wait to see the newest department leaders at the next Academy! You can also find more information on the Academy page, including common questions and answers. Join the waitlist by emailing the CALBO Office at info@calbo.org.
As we move into the busy months ahead, I encourage you to invest in yourself both personally and professionally, which allows you the opportunity to give back to your family, community, profession, and CALBO as your professional organizational hub. I look forward to “seeing” you all this fall at our Education Weeks.
Best regards,
Jeff Janes, CBO
CALBO President
Seeking to maximize the leadership capabilities of seasoned public safety professionals, in addition to those who seek a future within California’s building departments, Building Officials Leadership Academy (BOLA) provides executive-level coursework along with networking opportunities among program peers and mentors to allow each participant the opportunity to utilize the program to its full potential.
Since the start of BOLA over ten year ago, there have been over six dozen graduates who have become building officials or directors for their jurisdiction. At the Annual Business Meeting in Indian Wells, we are proud to honor these new additions to the BOLA alumni network that continues to grow each year.
Please join us to celebrate the achievements of the Class of 2023-2024. We can’t wait to see what these graduates accomplish next in their careers!
CALBO Training Institute is honored to celebrate the achievements of the twenty-three students of the Permit Technician Career Advancement Academy.
As the newest CALBO Training Institute Leadership Academy, counter staff are trained on both soft and hard skills as current and future leaders in the California Building Safety industry focusing on growing as a team leader, improving the coordination in the permit process, strengthening customer service skills, and learning best operations from a supervisor’s perspective.
These counter leaders were honored at the Annual Business Meeting in Indian Wells for their participation and taking the next step in advancing their careers. Please join us in honoring these students of the newest CALBO Academy and their achievements as the Class of 2023-2024.
Cal OES has created a new digital
SAP platform called Veoci that is
now MANDATORY for all SAP disaster
services workers and volunteers.
Step #1: Visit https://p.veoci.com/SAPMembers.
– Veoci SAP Membership Self-Service Portal accounts have been created for all SAP disaster services workers and volunteers.
Step #2: Log in with your email and password.
– Your SAP password can be resent by clicking “Forgot Password”.
– Directions to reset your password will be set to the email address that you used when you applied for your most recent SAP card.
Step #3: Update your contact information and submit a new SAP ID headshot.
Step #4: If needed, please email SAP@caloes.ca.gov for assistance and questions.
Cal OES appreciates your patience and welcomes your constructive feedback!
Soon, the Veoci platform for the Safety Assessment Program will offer: Self-Paced Learning, Utilize ATC 20 Digital Forms, and Management of Cal OES SAP Deployments.
Seeking to maximize the leadership capabilities of seasoned public safety professionals, in addition to those who seek a future within California’s building departments, Building Officials Leadership Academy (BOLA) provides executive-level coursework along with networking opportunities among program peers and mentors to allow each participant the opportunity to utilize the program to its full potential.
Since the start of BOLA over ten year ago, there have been over six dozen graduates who have become building officials or directors for their jurisdiction.
Last month in Sacramento, the 2024-2025 Academy class completed its core curriculum week – five days of intensive coursework that included the topics of administration, legislation and state laws, leadership, public speaking and presentations, budgeting, and much more. We applaud them for completing this milestone!
Looking for a quick update or eager to enhance your skills for better job performance? Explore the latest webinar opportunities, each tailored to provide specialized knowledge within a 2-hour live, online session. Plus, earn CEUs for certifications!
More webinars announced soon for Fall 2024!
CALBO’s Legislative Updates page is a useful source for our membership to stay up to date on our organization’s ongoing advocacy efforts. From the Capitol Corner Update, Legislative Bills Reports, as well as a breakdown on how the California Legislative process works, this page has everything you need to know about our advocacy efforts. As you start to navigate through the different sections of this webpage, use the helpful guide below to assist with finding valuable information.
