PROOF_July 2025 Pipeline by stevenbouer

PIPELINE

The Largest State League of Master Plumbers In The Nation New Jersey State League of Master Plumbers, Inc.

PRESIDENT’S REPORT

I look forward to fulfilling my duties as the President of the State league this coming year. At the July meeting, the appointed positions should all be filled.

In the past year, we have seen great progress on our web site and social media pages, plenty of local and state association meetings with great turnout, and great strides towards protecting our work from being done by unlicensed professionals. Our lobbyist, Sam Weinstein, along with the PPAG, Steve Rodzinak and Thomas Pitcherello are diligently working to address concerns with our legislation regarding the water heater bill, mandating time windows for inspections (item no. 5130), and to establish an approved SLMP apprenticeship program. To help combat unlicensed contractors, please create a record and report the grievance to the Division of Consumer Affairs (DCA) as well as to the State League along with any available supporting photos/documentation. We will work diligently to to get complaints filed for our members.

Of course a reminder to check out updates on local & state associations and events on NJSLMP.com. We had 169 clicks on the web and 3.61K impressions in past month.We are also on Facebook & Instagram @ njslmp and have been working with our webmaster to update info on all fronts. If you would like to have us include/update any information be sure to reach out to me & I will be sure corrections are made.

Please continue to try to utilize our sponsors with their technical support and knowledge of the industry. I have graciously accepted and in some instances depended on our vendors and sponsors for their services and input. This helps grow familiarity with the products along with the laws & regulations of our field. As always, I am available anytime with assistance pertaining to our services, the league membership, or continuing education requirements along with information on other free courses offered to members & employees. We will restart those courses held at the CPR facility back up on the third Thursday of the month from September to May (with the exception of November.) I hope many of you take advantage of this opportunity graciously hosted by the CPR team & Anthony Lamorgia.

Steven Bouer

Steven Bouer, President

New Jersey State League of Master Plumbers

t he Pi P eli N e of the New Jersey State League Of Master Plumbers, INC

Secretary & Trustee: Gary Italiano

695 Lake Barnegat Dr. N. • Lanoka Harbor, NJ 08734

E-mail: njslmp.sec@gmail.com

Phone/Fax: 609-389-0147

Editor & Financial Secretary: Steven C. Rodzinak

6 Hasting Lane • Flemington, NJ 08822

E-mail: SRodzinak@aol.com

Phone/Fax: 908-625-6717

Head Trustee: James Becker

Trustees:

Joe Battista, Gary Olenik, Larry Washington

Treasurer: Donald Kerper

Sergeant At Arms: Frank Nocito

Chaplain: Ken Breyer 1007 Surry Rd. • Somerdale, NJ 08083

Executive Board 2025-2026

President: Steven Bouer (732) 904-5065 • steve@jerseyphc.com

1st VP: Mark Bleiweis (908) 686-7415 • bleiweisplumbing@gmail.com

2nd VP: Vincent Tinervia (732) 904-0111 • plumbervin@aol.com

3rd VP: Steven Hopper (201) 376-7770 • stevenbhopper07656@gmail.com

4th VP: William Sherman (908) 377-7200 • superplumbernewjersey@gmail.com

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Vice President Local Assignments

First VP – Mark Bleiweis

Phone: (908) 686-7415 • E-mail: bleiweisplumbing@gmail.com

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Second VP – Vincent Tinervia

Phone: (732) 904-0111 • E-mail: plumbervin@aol.com

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Third VP – Steven Hopper

Phone: (201) 376-7770 • E-mail: stevenbhopper07656@gmail.com

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Fourth VP – William Sherman

Phone: (908) 377-7200 • E-mail: superplumbernewjersey@gmail.com

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Sunshine, Sickness and Distress

Larry Washington for Monmouth Association has been in the hospital for a round a week. Let keep Larry in our thoughts and wish for a speedy and full recovery.

Anthony Cimino is having surgery on his arm to repair some nerve damage. Anthony is a member of the Camden Association and the outgoing president of the State League.

Jim Boral’s wife Sue is going through some medical issues. Jim is a member is the Camden Association. We are anticipating a full recovery.

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First Year Vice President

Report

Congratulations to Mr James F becker becoming a lifetime member of the state League. Well deserved my friend and co pilot. Congratulations to the convention committee for an amazing time in Atlantic City. Liz and billy and crew have out done themselves once again. Many thanks to Michael and Anthony for there time and effort with there endless giving. I was so fortunate to win the cruise this year. Thanks guys once again. As a new year has begun and our first meeting with our new president Mr Steve boyer was a success a big thanks to our fellow family of plumbers from Northern Ocean association for sponsoring the meeting. We have approved some great resolutions and will continue to work hard for all of you. I’ve handed out to all the vice presidents there assignments for the upcoming year. They should be in touch with you soon, if not please reach out to me and I’ll look into it or come to you myself. Enjoy the rest of your summer and as always God bless you.

your friend and 1st vP,

Mark bleiweis, 1st year vP (732) 686-7415 • bleiweisplumbing@gmail.com

Second Year Vice President Report

hello brother Plumbers,

Check out the new Construction Code Communicator summer addition there is some interesting articles in there .

In my previous article I was miss informed that Attending the code hearings will give you CE credits for your plumbing license and plumbing inspectors license. The correct information is that you will only get CE credit for your plumbing inspectors license. The NSPC code hearing will be at Saesars hotel in Atlantic City NJ on August 14th at 8am. All are welcome to attend .

I also attended the Southern Ocean association meeting this month .

Thank you,

vincent Tinervia, 2nd year vP (732) 904-0111 • E-mail: plumbervin@aol.com

Third Year Vice President Report

Over the past year, I’ve often heard the phrase, “We need to do more.” I couldn’t agree more. Out of 5,000 Licensed Master Plumbers in our state, only 800 are members of this League. That number tells us that there’s incredible potential waiting to be tapped.

We need to do more in expanding education programs, connecting with trade schools, and reaching out to the next generation of skilled plumbers. The current board and I are honored to serve, but we can’t carry the mission forward without you.

Let me say it plainly: We without yOu is just ME.

Imagine the impact if each one of us brought in just one new member this year. We would double our membership overnight. Even better, the first year of membership is absolutely free. That’s a powerful invitation to offer someone in your network – a chance to grow, to contribute, and to be part of something bigger.

Let’s make this the year we do more - together.

With Respect & Gratitude, Steven b hopper, 3rd year vP

Phone: (201) 376-7770 • E-mail: stevenbhopper07656@gmail.com

Fourth Year Vice President Report

William Sherman, 4th year vP

Phone: (908) 377-7200 • E-mail: superplumbernewjersey@gmail.com

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“Caught in a Trap” By Dimitri Checkur

Ahhh Summer. busy boardwalks and Seaside Sunsets…Fire Pits and bbQ’s. Life is moving faster than ever, and Tradesmen work hard all year long. We’re entitled to that well-deserved break now and then. “Everybody needs a little time away…” Sing it Chicago! “Even Lovers need a holiday.” yES! Let someone else do the heavy lifting once in a while. by definition, a ’holiday’ is a ‘Day of Festivity’ when NO work is done. Now that sounds refreshing. Realistically, Gas Piping to those outdoor Grills and Fire Pits works hard too…so I guess it gets a holiday once in a while as well. Did he say Gas Piping? yup! holidays are also small holes or voids in the protective coating of metals like Gas Piping. The whole system is working together, snug and sound, but one small piece is on vacation. The Term ‘holiday’ is believed to have originated from painting the hulls of ships. Some poor Fella has the fascinating job of painting boat bottoms, and if he misses a spot, things like ph, low alkalinity, dissolved oxygen and pollution will all cause corrosion on a holiday. It happens in both Fresh and Salt water, and temperature and salts in the air have higher conductivity and accelerated processes too. Ahhh…now let’s head on down to the Jersey Shore.

So Picture this: It’s 11 PM on the first night of your backyard Rental (only Plumbers who unethically hire a gaggle of non-Apprenticing ‘helpers’ can actually afford to buy any Ocean-Front Property). you’ve just rolled in after a long traffic jam in the cramped Minivan, secretly wishing you were “Far away, from each other…” you light the barbie to grill up some Dogs, while the exhausted Wife and Kids unpack, and you step away to get some more ‘fixins’ (like Grain Alcohol). you hear an Explosion!! Let’s be brutally honest… after a Plumber assesses Life/Safety Concerns (and you’re done cleaning Weenie Pieces and Lava Rocks out of everyones’ hair), our next step is to always calculate the Financial Damage. We ask ourselves, “how much is ThIS going to cost ME?!” In a Grill Explosion, I would immediately start my fume of the week! “Do you know hOW MuCh I’m spending for the entire Family to eat out EvERy Night at the Shore?! This is some %@#*in holiday!!” Sing it Chicago! “hold me now…It’s hard for me to say I’m sorry.” you see, Southside Jimmy NEvER Pressure Tests his Gas Piping. he brags that just a little Dish soap on the Threads is all he ever needs. Like some Plumbers, he’ll say he’s been doing it his way for 40 years (and he’s only 41). Never has a leak. If you dare question him, you’ll hear some nasty Four-Letter Words! Well, here’s Four More Jimmy! Rust, Dirt, Dust and Salt. They attack small areas of missing coating on that Gas PIPING and become Foci for corrosion. Forget the Threads….did someone just say ‘Foci’? yES!! It’s the Plural of Focus, and it’s a GREAT Four-Letter Word for Gas Piping! Focus People. We’re talking about Explosions. you can always try to LOOK for Foci on Piping. I guess Jimmy could get a 5 Gallon Spackle-bucket of approved test solution to sponge bath his entire Pipe project and find those holidays (do the Foci-Pokey), but that would mean actually lying on the ground and getting his Surf shorts dirty. Or he could Air-Test it for 10 Minutes, and when it’s not holding, use the old stand-by, “It’s probably just a bad gauge…they’re Garbage these days. They leak on every job!”

Now, Summer vacation is also a great time to do some light reading. We’ve all seen the shape Steel Pipe coating looks like after being ram-rodded into several trucks before being gently held by a Split-Ring hanger. We’ve also just read about corrosive water and air being detrimental to metal. I suggest flipping through the Romance Novel ASTM G62 next. I just can’t put this book down! When my Wife looks over from her beach blanket and says, “What are you reading about now, honey, Fishing Excursions?,” I casually answer, “Even better! Wet Sponges and Electrodes for Low voltage holiday Detection Methods of Thinner, Crucial Pipeline Coatings and Materials. Did you pack any sponges Sweetie?” I’ll even ask her to read a couple lines of ASTM G62 in that Parkway Traffic on the way home. She never asks me to mow the lawn when we get back, and we stay “Far away…from each other.”

In closing, take some time for yourself this August. June and July have already been exciting. Legislatively, there are two new proposed bills; a 2 1/2 hr Inspection Window bill, and a bypass the Municipality Entirely for a Third-Party Inspector bill. I’m glad someone is always making sure to rush every part of Plumbing Safety these days. This way, those who have lots of Money can buy more Shore houses AND First-Responders won’t be sitting home doing NOThING all Summer! Thank you, Chicago, for reminding us of the importance of holidays. have a cookout and enjoy some light Summer Reading, like Instruction Manuals, or head on down to Atlantic City for the Plumbing Code Change hearings on Aug. 14th. Like a vacation, our old Code will be coming to an end soon. It goes by fast! In a few Weeks, we’ll be taking those ’No heat Calls’. Please don’t forget your State League Meetings either. NJSLMP Officers and Committee Members drive all over NJ for those few, dedicated Members who “couldn’t stand to be kept away…” Sing it brothers! Come visit us once in a while.

Resolutions Committee Report – July 10, 2025

Currently no resolutions for the 2026 NJSLMP Convention have been submitted.

Resolution submittals for the 2026 NJSLMP Convention are being accepted now.

Resolution submittals are due no later than the March 2026 meeting for the 2026 NJSLMP Convention. Please don’t wait for the eleventh hour to submit. If you have something you want to submit and need assistance preparing the submission, please reach out to me and I will provide any necessary assistance. Any resolution submitted after the March 2026 meeting will NOT be accepted for the 2026 NJSLMP Convention.

Submittals must be in writing in .doc, .docx or .PDF format, emailed to Barry Ward, syko-ward@comcast.net

Thank you,

Barry M Ward

SOCMPA: President

NJSLMP: 2nd Trustee; Resolutions Committee Chairman

Chairman for Liason to Other Organizations Report

I’d like to thank President Steve Bouer for appointing me committee chairman for liaison to other organizations. There are many organizations that can benefit our membership so I will do my best to bring us excellent connections to such organizations. The SBA can be a great tool for membership, there’s grant and loan opportunities, business plan writing courses, council and training opportunities especially for best business practices, they offer SCORE a program provides free mentorship and resources to small business owners.

Government contracting training, which would bring me to

Department of labor organization, as each county has a coordinator and main offices in Washington DC. Government contracting can be complex for a small business with the certifications, rules, regulations and record keeping to name a few. DOL also assist with plumbing apprenticeship sponsors which can be difficult to sift through if you’re not familiar with the process.

Apex accelerators is another organization we can connect with as they help with guidance through government contracting.

The Elks is an organization that comes to mind, as there are dozens of lodges across the state and they can help promote our organization to benefit members, they also work on assisting Veterans and children with special needs, which might benefit membership in different facets.

If anyone has an organization they’d like to see the league connect with please email me or give me a call.

Respectfully submitted,

Tony Cacciotti Past President

Liaison to other organizations committee chairman

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9/11 Rememberance in Allentown

On September 11th at 7PM in Allentown NJ the 9 /11 rememberance committee will host it’s 2nd annual procession. The event consist of numerous groups like the Allentown HS marching band, local fire, first aid, EMS, and police, the Millstone Elks and the Elks MC as well as residents of Monmouth county walk a short procession along Main St to Sensi Park where speakers share their recollection of certain events of that tragic day. Followed by a candle launch vigil into the lake by the township Mayor. Names of Monmouth county residents that lives were lost are read aloud while flags are placed in the parks ground. Please join this procession as all are welcome to walk and view the speakers, candle launch and flag placement. If you were a member of rescue and recovery like myself, please let me know and we can recognize you at the event, or if you know anyone that lived in Monmouth county who passed on that tragic day also let me know so we can ensure their name is on the list to be remembered.

Never forget! God bless.

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MEMORANDUM

TO: NJSLMP

FROM: PPAG

DATE: July 11, 2025

RE: July Meeting Minutes

Following Governor Phil Murphy’s signing of the Fiscal Year 2026 budget, the New Jersey Legislature is expected to begin its traditional summer recess. With the budget process now finalized, lawmakers are taking a step back from the State House after months of negotiations over spending priorities, revenue raisers, and last-minute policy additions. This annual pause allows members to return to their districts and focus on local matters, constituent services, and, in many cases, the upcoming election season.

While the Legislature may be called back to address unresolved issues particularly the wideranging implications of the so-called “Big Beautiful Bill” many in Trenton anticipate that leadership will avoid reconvening unless it is absolutely necessary. With all 80 Assembly seats and the Governor’s Office on the ballot this November, most lawmakers would prefer to shift their focus toward campaigning rather than reengaging in potentially contentious legislative debates. As a result, any further action on major policy items may be deferred until after the general election.

The next regularly scheduled meeting of the NJSLMP is being hosted by the Southern Ocean MP association on August 7, 2025 and is being held at the Captains Inn in Forked River NJ. See directions below. Dinner starts at 6:30 and the meeting promptly at 8:00 pm.

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304 East Lacey Rd, Forked River, NJ 08731 (609) 693-3351

Traveling From Points North or South via Garden State Parkway

Take EXIT 74 (CR-614/Forked River/Waretown)

Keep right to take the ramp toward US-9/Lacey/Forked River.

Merge onto Lacey Rd.

It is approximately 2.5 miles to the intersection of Lacey Rd & Route 9

Pass through the light and drive 1 mile to arrive at the Captain’s Inn on the left.

Traveling from the West via 72 East

From the Four Mile Circle (Junction Rt. 70 / Rt. 72)

Take 72 East

Drive approximately 16.3 miles

Turn Left onto County Road 554

(Looks like a V in the road. Sign at V reads Historic Barnegat. Another sign on right reads Old

Cedar Bridge Farm. Just after you turn left you will see Vogue Stone & Gravel)

Drive approximately 6 miles

Turn Left onto N Main St/US-9.

Drive approximately 6.3 miles.

Turn Right onto Lacey Road continue 1 mile

Arrive at The Captains Inn on the Left

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See Directions on page 19