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2026 NCWM Newsletter Issue #2

Inside This Issue: - Chair's Column - 111th NCWM Annual Meeting - The Meetup - Elisa Stritt - Things to do in Philadelphia, PA - 111th Annual Meeting, Special Event - 2026 Event Calendar - NTEP Quick Guide - NTEP Column - 2027 Interim Meeting - Safety Column - May Tip of the Month - Welcome NCWM New Members

NCWM·NEWS		1
Table of Contents		2
Chair’s Column		3
Measuring What Matters		3
Kevin Schnepp - California NCWM Chair		3
Chair’s Column		4
CNV100		5
Conveyor BeltScale		5
Flexible Width		5
Fits 16-98” Conveyors & IP68 Stainless Load Cells ≤ 1% Total Error		5
Rugged Frame		5
High Accuracy		5
www.anyload.com		5
1-855-269-5623		5
Event Calendar 2026		6
Event Calendar 2027		6
Coming up....		7
111th NCWM Annual Meeting		7
July 26th - 30th | Philadelphia, Pennsylvania		7
The Annual Meeting is the high point of our year where all the hard work pays off. At this meeting, stakeholders will debate important proposals to amend the United States standards for weights and measures. When the debating is done, the votes will be cast.		7
Our committees have their work cut out for them with some very full and diverse agendas. Committee agendas are available on our Publication 16 page.		7
Meeting Location Philadelphia Marriott Old City One Dock Street Philadelphia, PA 19106 (215) 238-6000		7
Room Rate: $166		7
Reservation Discount Deadline: July 3rd, 2026		7
Make your Hotel Reservation Now!		7
Events The Chair’s Reception will honor Kevin Schnepp from the State of California. The reception will be Sunday, July 26th, from 5:30pm - 7:00pm. The reception attire is business casual.		7
Our Special Event is on Wednesday, July 29th, where we will enjoy a relaxing evening with colleagues and friends at Citizens Bank Park, Home of the Phillies!		7
One Tool: # 1 Inspection Software WinWam Software		8
There is only one Software product that addresses all of your Weights & Measures Inspection needs. That tool is WinWam Software. WinWam Software is a collection of four powerful modules, which can be purchased separately or together. All of the Weights & Measure modules have been built to perform inspections in accordance with NIST regulations.		8
Package Checking WinWam Package Checking Software is designed for W&M officials and quality assurance professionals to perform standard and random inspections in accordance with NIST Handbook 133. WinWam Package Checking Software guides you through the inspection process. Error, MAV, Cost Error are calculated for each test. Color displays allow easy identification of Pass Fail or Gray Areas. Some of the features include:		9
Device Inspection		9
WinWam Device Inspection Software is designed to perform and record Handbook 44 inspections WinWam Device Inspection Software supports all devices specified in Handbook 44including but not limited to: scales (apothecary, computing, livestock, shipping, vehicles, etc.), meters, LP Gas, LMD, linear devices, timing devices, etc. Whether Acceptance or Maintenance WinWam calculates tolerances for nearly all tests		9
WinWam Device Inspection Software provides a comprehensive databaseof business establishments withacomplete inventory of devices. Full detail inspection dataallows management the abilityto bettermeasure economicimpact oftheW&M program		9
Price Verification		9
WinWam Price Verification Software is designed in accordance with NIST Handbook 130. The Software runs stand alone or with a handheld scanner. Software calculates error, lot cost error, net dollar error and calculates Over / Under Ratio. Accommodates Intentional Undercharge and Not On File.		9
Hypertext Handbooks Hypertext Handbooks are a collection of on-line reference manuals in which the user can view government regulations, search on a particular topic and print any part of the handbook with the touch of a button		9
2026 Hypertext Handbooks available now!		9
Nover Engelstein & Associates, Inc. Developers and sole source providers of WinWam Software 3000 Atrium Way, Suite 2203 Mount Laurel NJ 08054 Phone: (856) 273-6988 web-site: www.winwam.com e-mail: sales@winwam.com		9
The Meetup		10
Preparing for the 111th Annual Meeting in Philadelphia		10
Elisa Stritt - NCWM Director of Operations		10
The Meetup		11
The Meetup		12
2026 Annual Meeting: July 26–30 | Philadelphia, PA 📅 Add to Google Calendar 📅 Add to Outlook / iCal		12
2027 Interim Meeting: January 24–27 | Redondo Beach, CA 📅 Add to Google Calendar 📅 Add to Outlook / iCal		12
2027 Annual Meeting: July 11–15 | Knoxville, TN 📅 Add to Google Calendar 📅 Add to Outlook / iCal		12
2028 Interim Meeting: January 23–26, 2028 | Los Angeles, CA 📅 Add to Google Calendar 📅 Add to Outlook / iCal		12
2028 Annual Meeting: July 23–27 | St. Louis, MO 📅 Add to Google Calendar 📅 Add to Outlook / iCal		12
Special Invitation!		13
EVSE Training		14
For W&M Officials and Service Agents		14
September 1 - 4		14
Join us in Annapolis for the final EVSE training from your industry’s national standards association – one-of-a-kind and led by the experts.		14
Things to do in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania		16
Local Sights		16
Local Cuisine		16
home of the		17
Phillies		17
CITIZENS BANK PARK		17
6 - 9		17
WEDNESDAY		17
PM		17
2026 Annual Meeting Special Event		17
We Fixed It!		18
Introducing		18
SR 5000		18
the		18
Kanawha Scales & Systems' sliding rail boom, open bed design simplyrepositions the		18
storedboom to the frontof theunit, over the cab– not off the back. Nomorebacking, parking, and maneuvering around an extra 7 awkward feet of boom. The result is a safer-by-design setup that helps reduce risk in tight yards, busy lots, and traffic.		18
•Open-bed for efficient loading and access; lower price point •Sliding rail boom system repositions boom storage to the front •Eliminates rear overhang so techs don’t manage boom length behind the truck •Safer maneuvering in tight areas – yards, lots, docks, job sites		18
Request SR 5000 details and build options today!		18
KSS TEST EQUIPMENT MANUFACTURING | 304.755.8321 WDUNCAN@KANAWHASCALES.COM | KANAWHASCALES.COM		18
NTEP QUICK GUIDE		19
WHAT IS AN NTEP CERTIFICATE OF CONFORMANCE?		19
NTEP CERTIFIED VERSES LEGAL FOR TRADE		19
WHAT DOES AN NTEP EVALUATION COST?		19
Additional lab fees apply.		19
HOW LONG DOES AN NTEP EVALUATION TAKE?		19
ACTIVE VERSES INACTIVE STATUS		19
WHAT ARE MAINTENANCE FEES?		19
MORE INFORMATION CAN BE FOUND ONLINE HERE!		19
CONiQ Control – the smarter way to weigh		20
Precision		20
you can		20
certify		20
Smart control for static scales Train, crane, truck, and hopper applications		20
sales-northamerica@qlar.com www.qlar.com		20
NTEP Column		21
Software Versioning - Removing “or higher” from “not built for purpose software”		21
Jeff Gibson NCWM - NTEP Administrator		21
NTEP Column		22
Learn how to install, repair, and certify commercial and non-commercial scales Gain experience from industry partners On-site CDL training, Class A and B Financial aid and Kansas Promise Act Eligible		23
scales.bartonccc.edu		23
Looking Forward ............		24
2027 Interim Meeting		24
January 24th-27th | Redondo Beach, California		24
The Interim Meeting is where our standing committees come together to hear testimony on new proposals brought forth from the regional meetings as well as carryover items from the previous year. In addition, the committees will determine the status of each item for the voting session of our Annual Meeting in July. There will be presentations, testimony, and work sessions throughout the week.		24
Committee agendas will be available on our Publication 15 page.		24
Meeting Location Sonesta Redondo Beach & Marina 300 North Harbor Drive Redondo Beach, CA 90277		24
Group Rate: Prevailing Government Per Diem		24
Make your Hotel Reservation Now!		24
Reservation Discount Deadline: December 31st, 2026		24
Event The Chair’s Reception will honor Jason Flint from the State of New Jersey. The reception will be Sunday, January 24th, from 5:30pm-7:00pm. Dress is business casual.		24
PROFESSIONAL CERTIFICATION EXAMS		25
PROFESSIONAL CERTIFICATION EXAMS Electric Vehicle Fueling Systems (EVSE) Large Capacity Scales LPG and Anhydrous Ammonia Liquid Meters Medium Capacity Weighing Systems Method Of Sale Package Checking Packaging and Labeling Precision Scales Price Verification Retail Motor Fuel Dispensing Small Capacity Weighing Systems Class III Vehicle-Tank Meters		25
BASIC COMPETENCY EXAMS Measuring Weighing		25
Safety Column		26
Heat Injury Awareness and Prevention		26
Christopher Wagner National Propane Gas Association		26
Safety Column		27
Safety Column		28
TIP OF THE MONTH		29
NCWM WELCOMES NEW MEMBERS		30
VIRGINIA DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE & CONSUMER SERVICES PAUL TERRY		30
ARE YOU RETIRING		31
Soon?		31
Do you want to stay in contact with NCWM without annual dues?		31
EMPLOYMENT		32
OPPORTUNITIES		32
PLEASE SEND YOUR EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES TO INFO@NCWM.COM		32
BE AN EXHIBITOR AT THE 111TH ANNUAL MEETING		33
PRICING: $500 FOR MEMBERS $650 FOR NON-MEMBERS WHEN YOU REGISTER BEFORE JULY 3RD, 2026		33
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NCWM HEADQUARTERS		34
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