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2011 NewsWORLD PLUMBING DAY RECOGNISED BY ANGLICAN BISHOP
In a sermon at a special church service on 12 April 2011 to mark the 400th anniversary of the granting of a Royal Charter to the London Livery company, the Worshipful Company of Plumbers, the Rt. Rev and Rt. Hon. Richard Chartres, Bishop London, commented on the fact that the plumbing industry had taken the positive step of creating World Plumbing Day.
The Worshipful Company of Plumbers (which was founded in 1365 and will celebrate its 650th anniversary in 2015, received its Royal Charter from King James I of England in 1611. Coincidentally, this was the same year that the King authorised the Christian Bible (known today as the Authorised Version). The service also provided an opportunity for the congregation to see the original Charter which is in remarkably good condition.
At the conclusion of the service, WPC Chairman, Robert Burgon, who is an Assistant on the Court of the Worshipful Company, had the opportunity to thank the Bishop for his reference to World Plumbing Day.
WORLD PLUMBING DAY POSTER COMPETITION WINNERS
The prizewinners in the international poster competition have been announced.
As part of its plans for World Plumbing Day 2011, the World Plumbing Council (WPC) invited industry representatives to go into their local schools to deliver a Powerpoint presentation to children under the age of 10 on the links between water, health and plumbing. As part of this presentation the children were invited to design a poster for World Plumbing Day. Local prizes were presented for the best posters which were then entered into an international competition with prizes being awarded by the WPC.
60 posters were entered from India, USA, Canada, England and Scotland. The initial judging was conducted by WPC Chairman, Robert Burgon, with the final selection being undertaken by a group of 40 individuals who were asked to rank the top posters. The names and locations of the artists were not shown to those being asked to judge the posters.
WORLD PLUMBING DAY CELEBRATIONS ALL OVER INDIA
11 March has been designated by the World Plumbing Council (WPC) in the year 2010 and this was second “World Plumbing Day” that was celebrated all over the world.
KiTEC Industries (India) Limited congratulates the initiators on their idea of holding a World Plumbing Day and, therefore, of emphasizing the importance of the plumbing industry in terms of health care and environmental protection. After all, ensuring an adequate supply of drinking water and hygienic conditions through suitable installations is a subject of worldwide relevance. And who could better draw public attention to the important role played by the sanitation, heating and air-conditioning sector than the World Plumbing Council (WPC).
This annual event has been established to help the general public better understand the vital role the plumbing industry plays in protecting public health and safety, the extent to which it helps limit mankind’s environmental footprint and other important work performed by contractors, inspectors, installers, engineers, manufacturers and academicians that is often taken for granted.
“Health Aspects of Plumbing” is a comprehensive and substantive examination of the design, installation and maintenance of effective plumbing systems. It recommends a number of plumbing system design and installation specifications that have demonstrated their validity over years of existence and discusses the microbiological, chemical, physical and financial risks associated with plumbing.
World Plumbing Day (11 March) is intended to provide anyone or any organisation involved in the global plumbing industry with an opportunity to promote the important role played by the industry.
In India, plumbers are mostly uneducated and KiTEC has drawn programs throughout the country through their marketing associates to involve the plumbers in this movement and to make them aware of the important role they play in public health.
The Company sent email to more than 6000 architects, builders, consultants and contractors on the importance of the day and making them aware about the designated day by World Plumbing Council. The Company also sent SMS messages to more than 2200 plumbers all over India wishing them on this day and making them aware that this is their day.
U.S. Senate Passes Resolution Designating March 11 as World Plumbing Day
Washington, D.C. (March 17, 2011) — The United States Senate, at the urging of the International Association of Plumbing and Mechanical Officials (IAPMO), on Tuesday passed a bipartisan resolution formally designating March 11, 2011, as World Plumbing Day. Senate Resolution 100, introduced by Sen. Michael Bennet (D-Colo.) and co-sponsored by Sens. Orrin Hatch (R-Utah), Jeff Merkley (D-Ore.) and Patty Murray (D-Wash.), highlights the role plumbing plays in safeguarding public health in the United States and worldwide, addresses the lack of safe drinking water and sanitation across the globe, declares access to such a vital human right and praises trained plumbing professionals for maintaining, repairing and rebuilding the aging water infrastructure of the United States.
PROMOTE WORLD PLUMBING DAY ON YOUR COMPUTER AND PHONE
Akar InfoMedia Private Limited has developed World Plumbing Day screen-savers and wallpapers for computers and cell phones. These wallpapers and screen savers are an easy way to let your friend's and coworkers know that World Plumbing Day is just around the corner.
Download your wallpaper at www.indianplumbing.org/download.htm
THREE CITIES IN MANITOBA, CANADA PROCLAIM MARCH 11 AS WORLD PLUMBING DAY
The Mayors of the cities of Flin Flon, Thompson and the Town of The Pas have all signed proclamations declaring March 11, 2011 as World Plumbing Day.
Thompson will send the proclamation to CHTM Radio, NCI Radio, CBC North Country Radio and Shaw Cable. The Mayor also plans on referring to the proclamation at an upcoming City Council meeting and it will be posted on the City of Thompson website at www.thompson.ca.
"My best wishes are extended to the Mechanical Contractors Association of Manitoba, the Canadian Institute of Plumbing & Heating and the World Plumbing Council in raising awareness on the importance of proper plumbing in relation to protecting the planet and its citizens," wrote Thompson's Mayor, Tim Johnston.
ILLINOIS HOUSE PASSES RESOLUTION RECOGNIZING WORLD PLUMBING DAY
The Illinois House of Representatives has introduced House Resolution 47, recognizing March 11, 2011 as World Plumbing Day.
The resolution was introduced by the Illinois State Pipe Trades Association, and sponsored by Illinois State Representative John D'Amico, a member of the United Association, Plumbers Local 130, Chicago.
A full text of the resolution can be viewed here:
http://ilga.gov/legislation/fulltext.asp?DocName=&SessionId=84&GA=97&DocTypeId=HR&DocNum=47&GAID=11&LegID=57500&SpecSess=&Session
MCAC AND CIPH PARTICIPATE IN WORLD PLUMBING DAY CELEBRATION
[French Version - Journée mondiale de la plomberie – 11 mars]
Every single person on this planet is affected by the availability of clean drinking water and basic sanitation. Join us in celebrating WORLD PLUMBING DAY on March 11, 2011 - Plumbing organizations across the country are joining the Mechanical Contractors Association of Canada (MCAC) and the Canadian Institute of Plumbing and Heating (CIPH) to undertake activities with the aim of raising awareness to the important role played by Canada’s plumbing industry.
TAKING THE PLUMBING MESSAGE INTO SCHOOLS
As part of its preparations for World Plumbing Day 2011, WPC has produced a Powerpoint presentation on water, health and plumbing for use with school children in the age range 7-10. This presentation explains the role of water and health, the role of the plumber and introduces World Plumbing Day. Children are invited to design posters for World Plumbing Day with small local prizes being provided for the best designs. The best local posters are to be entered into an international competition with prizes of US$1000, US$500 and US$250 going to the top schools and US$100, US$50 and US$25 to the top pupils.
Already people in the industry from countries like USA, Canada, China, India and Australia have volunteered to present this programme in their local schools. Presentations can be done anytime from the beginning of February right up to World Plumbing Day itself on 11 March 2011.
Anyone wishing a copy of this presentation is invited to contact WPC Chairman, Robert Burgon at
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Further details of how to become involved can be found in this PDF: Plumbing Message
2011 NATIONAL PLUMBING REGULATORS FORUM (NPRF) CONFERENCE
7-9 March 2011, Melbourne Convention Centre
The 2011 National Plumbing Regulators Forum (NPRF) conference is to be held at the Melbourne Convention Centre with the theme 'Healthy industry, healthy people, healthy environment'. TAKING THE PLUMBING MESSAGE INTO SCHOOLS
As part of its preparations for World Plumbing Day 2011, WPC has produced a Powerpoint presentation on water, health and plumbing for use with school children in the age range 7-10. This presentation explains the role of water and health, the role of the plumber and introduces World Plumbing Day. Children are invited to design posters for World Plumbing Day with small local prizes being provided for the best designs. The best local posters are to be entered into an international competition with prizes of US$1000, US$500 and US$250 going to the top schools and US$100, US$50 and US$25 to the top pupils.
Already people in the industry from countries like USA, Canada, China, India and Australia have volunteered to present this programme in their local schools. Presentations can be done anytime from the beginning of February right up to World Plumbing Day itself on 11 March 2011.
Anyone wishing a copy of this presentation is invited to contact WPC Chairman, Robert Burgon at
This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it
Further details of how to become involved can be found in this PDF: Plumbing Message
2011 National Plumbing Regulators Forum (NPRF) Conference
7-9 March 2011, Melbourne Convention Centre
The 2011 National Plumbing Regulators Forum (NPRF) conference is to be held at the Melbourne Convention Centre with the theme 'Healthy industry, healthy people, healthy environment'.
2010 News
WORLD PLUMBING DAY CELEBRATION IN INDIA - 2010
Plumbing fraternity in India celebrated the first World Plumbing Day, with great enthusiasm and fervour. Several activities took place across the country and the credit goes to an aggressive campaign of IPA, for creating much-needed awareness about better plumbing practices and its pivotal role in better health, hygiene and environment besides better management of energy and of course, water!
GRADE SCHOOL STUDENTS LEARN VALUE OF PLUMBING
On March 11, the people all over the globe celebrated the inaugural World Plumbing Day, established by the World Plumbing Council as a means of promoting the plumbing industry’s vital work on behalf of the planet and its people.
The event brought worldwide attention to plumbing industry work protecting the public’s health and safety and promoting environmental sustainability, with IAPMO joining the cause through special promotions and an elementary school education program.
STUDENTS DISCOVER THE IMPORTANCE OF PLUMBING
In celebration of World Plumbing Day, Gaby Davis, IAPMO Sr. Director of Worldwide Operations, attended the Junior Kinder class at Brethren in Christ Community Preschool in Upland, CA, and the First Grade class at Floyd M. Stork Elementary in Alta Loma, CA, to introduce the students to the many ways in which plumbers make their schools and homes safe and healthy every day.
After a short presentation, the children took part in the activity sheets that IAPMO prepared. The Junior Kinder class colored and completed a pipe maze, while the First Grade class did the pipe maze and a word search of plumbing terms. All kids were given a World Plumbing Day sticker and lapel pin and hung a World Plumbing Day sticker in their classrooms.
STUDENTS IN PUNE, INDIA CELEBRATE WORLD PLUMBING DAY
Over 300 students from Indira International School in Pune, India, celebrated World Plumbing Day on March 11.
Subhash Deshpande and Pratima Singh of IAPMO India visited the school to instruct the children about the importance of plumbing. The children drew and colored posters depicting the importance of water, sanitation and health.
LOUISIANA DECLARES MARCH 11 "WORLD PLUMBING DAY"
Louisiana Governor Bobby Jindal has signed a proclamation declaring March 11, 2010 as World Plumbing Day, to recognize "the role which the plumbing industry plays in relation to health through the provision of safe water and sanitation," and the "environmental role of the industry in water conservation, energy efficiency, and the increasing use of renewable resources."
The Louisiana Department of Health and Hospitals and the Louisiana Workforce Commission also took part in this proclamation.
GREEN PLUMBERS USA DEVELOP WORLD PLUMBING DAY WIDGET
World Plumbing Council members Green Plumbers USA have developed a widget with important messages about World Plumbing Day. This widget, which is being widely promoted through websites and social networking forums, is seen as a powerful way of promoting the World Plumbing Day message. The widget can be accessed at www.greenplumbersusa.com/wpd-widget.
INDIAN PLUMBING ASSOCIATION PROMOTES WORLD PLUMBING DAY
 The Indian Plumbing Association, as part of a comprehensive programme of
acitivities to promote the first World Plumbing Day on 11 March 2010, has
produced and designed a poster which is to be used widely in India
to draw attention to this new important date in the plumbing industry calendar.
MESSE FRANKFURT SUPPORTS WORLD PLUMBING DAY
Statement by Dr. Peters about the new World Plumbing Day
SCOTTISH SCHOOL PUPILS DESIGN WORLD PLUMBING DAY POSTERS
Eight-year old school pupils at a school in East Lothian, Scotland, recently designed posters highlighting the first ever World Plumbing Day which will take place on 11 March 2010.
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