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 Join a Committee!

 
An important benefit of ABC membership is the opportunity to make a difference within the construction industry. As a committee member, you will make decisions influencing the construction industry and help shape ABC policies.  If you are too busy to join another committee, think about getting your business associates involved.  It is a great way to develop their leadership skills and give them access to knowledge about the industry. The committees work hard, but will also have fun at their meetings and socials.

If you are interested in joining a committee, contact cathy@abchouston.org or call (713) 523-6222.

EVENTS COMMITTEES:
Staff Liaison - Cathy Theiss

ADMINISTRATIVE DAY LUNCHEON TASK FORCE: Plans annual luncheon and fashion show for members’ administrative professionals. Chairman: Stephanie Reddin, Ref-Chem. Meets every other Wednesday starting March 8th @ 11:30am .

CASINO NIGHT TASK FORCE: Plan all aspects of this casino style event from start to finish. Chairman: Dwayne Boudreaux, The Shaw Group. Meets 2 months prior to event in June.

EXCELLENCE IN CONSTRUCTION TASK FORCE: Plans and organizes the major chapter event to acknowledge the best projects built by ABC members. Chairman: Matt Daniel, Skanska USA Building, Inc. Meeting dates TBA.

FISHING TOURNAMENT TASK FORCE: Oversees all the logistics of the tournament including the Captains party and tournament details. Chairman: Robert Kahn, Tex Star Marketing. Meets every other Wednesday starting March 1st.

GOLF: Plans and organizes two golf tournaments annually to raise money for the general fund of the chapter. Chairman: Allen Kalkomey, Certified Companies & Tim Rauch, Insurance Alliance Meets every other Tuesday @ 11am prior to Spring & Fall Tournaments.

OUTDOOR EXTRAVAGANZA TASK FORCE: Organizes event which is a combination of a supplier, hunting and fishing expo. Chairman: Blake Young, Brand Energy & Infrastructure. Meeting Dates TBA, @9am.

PROGRAMS: Gather ideas for dynamic speakers and events for 2007 Chairman: Bob Nussmeier, Baker Industrial Concrete. Meeting dates TBA.

ADVOCASY COMMITTEES:
Staff Liaison - Kara Haney 


LEGAL ISSUES:
Identifies and impacts proposed legislation on the local and state level, which affects the merit shop building and construction industry. Chairman: Ben Westcott, Andrews, Myers Coulter & Cohen. Meets: 4th Thursday @ 3pm.

POLITICAL ACTION COMMITTEE (PAC): Works to educate politicians at all levels and seeks to influence their opinions on issues related to the construction industry. Chairman: John Marshall, Satterfield & Pontikes. Meets: 4th Thursday @ 4pm.

MEMBERSHIP COMMITTEES:
Staff Liaison - Sandy DeKeyser

AMBASSADOR: Performs as the official host for most ABC events and assist with membership retention. Chairman: Allen Kalkomey, Certified Companies. Meets: 2nd Thursdday @ 7:30am.

MEMBERSHIP: Works to raise awareness of ABC among the construction community and grow the membership. Chairman: John Collins, Bendco, Inc./ Meets: 2nd Wednesday @ 8:00am.

CRAFT COMMITTEES:
Staff Liaison – Francis Hernandez

CRAFT CHAMPIONSHIP: Plans and coordinates the local craft competition event. Chairman: TBA Meets: May 11 @ 9:30am following meetings will be on the 1st Thursday of each month @ 9am until the event in October.

APPRENTICESHIP: Works with The Department of Labor and local community colleges to provide education and on-the-job training to qualified applicants. Chairman: Joel Eggebrecht, Kilgore Mechanical & Billy Ware, McCorvey/ Meets: 4th Monday @ 3pm

CRAFT TRAINING: Collaborates with local area community colleges and other training sources to provide education for crafts Chairman: Russell Dodge, Brand Energy & Infrastructure. Meets: 1st Thursday @ 8am.

PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT:
Staff Liaison – Alicia Hannah

COMMERCIAL: Focuses in the areas of commercial training, business development, working with construction owners to improve standard contract language and provide a forum to protect members from unfair business practices. Chairman: Bob Turner, Life Member & Neil Adams, Gilbane/ Meets: 3rd Thursday @ 4pm.

EXECUTIVE DEVELOPMENT: Works with two student chapters sponsored by ABC, organizes the scholarship programs and fundraisers, monitors management development curriculum, and plans member mixers. Chairman: Jonathan Winkles, Chamberlin Roofing & Waterproofing/ Meets: 2nd Thursday @ 4pm.

INDUSTRIAL: Focuses on industrial craft training, business development, monitoring union activity, providing a common voice to the owners and clients, and studying industry trends and manpower issues. Chairman: Pat McDavid, Turner Industries Group & Jack Gordon, Ref-Chem/ Meets: 1st Thursday @ 11am.

SAFETY POLICY: Investigates new safety information and programs, provides members with safety information, monitors safety curriculum of the CMEF, and develops safety documents and manuals for member use. Chairman: John Brightwell, Austin Industrial & Scott Oliver, DE Harvey/ Meets: 4th Monday @ 11am.

CONSTRUCTION CAREERS FOR YOUTH COMMITTEE(CCYC): Develop and oversee Major High School Career Event for Area, develop recruiting materials geared for high school students, develop and monitor a high school partnership program and assist CMEF to certify schools participating in NCCER Contren curriculum. Chairman: Barry Babyak, Austin Industrial/ Meets: 1st Wednesday @ 7:30am.

MARKETING COMMITTEES:
Staff Liaison – Jennifer Woodruff

MARKETING: Promotes positive industry image and works to gain maximum media and industry exposure for the association Chairman: Kellie Vazquez, Holes Inc./ Meets: 1st Tuesday @ 11:30am.

CONSTRUCTION CAREERS INDUSTRY MARKETING (CCIMC): Attracts craftsmen to work into CMEF’s basic training for craft professionals program with formal commitments for employment and mentoring of these individuals. Meets: TBA

GOVERNANCE COMMITTEE:
Staff Liaison – Billie Brent

BUDGET & FINANCE: Responsible for monitoring chapter’s financial reporting, decisions and investments. Chairman: Diego Cabrales, URS/Washington Group. Meets: 2nd Monday 11am


Please contact Alicia Hannah at 713.523.6222 to sign up for committees you are interested in participating in. There is no limit as to how many employees from your company can serve on a committee!

Free Enterprise Alliance

Is open competition important to you and your business? 

 Do you want to continue to work without union interference? 

 Then you must support the Free Enterprise Alliance (FEA)! The FEA educates voters about local and national issues and races that are vital to the survival of our industry in Houston, the State of Texas and the entire United States.  Donation based, the FEA tackles state business initiatives, creates public awareness about construction and advocates the importance of open competition and free enterprise.

You and a Guest are invited to join Associated Builders and Contractors for dinner to raise contributions and awareness for the Free Enterprise Alliance Fund. 

 Wednesday, August 6, 2008

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