The 80^th Annual Associated General Contractors of America San Diego Chapter, Inc’s  Installation of Officers and Directors Dinner…..Thursday January 23^rd…. 

Tom Anderson Bergelectric to be installed as AGC 62^nd President…..Jack Filanc, Filanc Construction to receive SIR Award
By Jim Ryan AGCSD EVP 

Over 400 AGCSD members and guests are expected to attend the AGC 80^th Annual Installation on Thursday January 23^rd.  The Installation will be held at the Hilton Torrey Pines, located at 10950 North Torrey Pines Rd. and will begin at 5:30 pm. We anticipate a complete sell out for this event…..and today is the last day to take advantage of the early registration discount…..so when you are finished reading this week’s Monday Morning Quarterback….print out the attached registration form and fax your registration to Rae Krushensky at 858 558 8444!

The AGCSD Installation Dinner is a San Diego construction industry tradition that has been taking place since the 1920’s.  This year Tom Anderson, Executive Vice President of Bergelectric, will be installed as the 62^nd President of the AGCSD.  In addition, Jack Filanc, Chairman of J.R. Filanc Construction, will become the 20^th AGCSD member to receive the AGC highest honor…the SIR(Skill, Integrity, Responsibility) award. 

Tom is the second AGCSD subcontractor member to be elected President of the Association.  The first was Mr. Ted Rossin, Rossin Steel in 2001.  The AGCSD bylaws were amended in the 1990’s to allow subcontractor members that are part of the “Contractor” membership classification to become the AGCSD President.  The Contractor classification allows subcontractor firms to become “Active” members of the AGCSD.  As an “Active” member, contractors have the same rights, duties, and dues structure as the AGCSD General Contractor members.

Jack Filanc’s nomination as the 20^th SIR Award winner was unanimously approved by the AGCSD Board of Directors…and rightly so.  Jack has been a long time leader of the San Diego construction industry.  He served as the AGC President in 1995 and has always responded when the industry called upon him.  His most recent effort to “step up to the plate” for the industry will certainly be a lasting contribution….he and his wife, Jane Filanc,  donated $3,000,000 to the San Diego State University Construction Engineering and Management Program last year…….and thanks to his efforts and the leadership also offered by Jack’s son, Pete Filanc, and the generosity of AGCSD members that donated over $2,000,000, the J.R. Filanc CEM Program will be graduating generations of project engineers at our local University. The first students were accepted in the Program in the Fall of 2006.

In addition the following individuals will be installed as Board members and officers of the Association

New Board Members;
Mark Filanc, J.R. Filanc Construction
Bill Haithcock, Casper Company
Diane Keltner, Synergy Electric
Tom Brown, Sierra Pacific West

New Officers;
John Daley Jr., Daley Corp.
Kevin Elliott, Roel Construction
Diane Keltner, Synergy Electric 

It should be noted that the election of Diane Keltner of Synergy Electric as the 2007 AGCSD Treasurer is a first for the AGC…..as Treasurer, Diane is “in the chairs” and is on track to be elected the 2009 President of the AGC San Diego….the first female to be “in the AGCSD chairs.”

The Installation will also include the graduation of a record number of apprentices from AGC Apprenticeship and Training Program.  For a number of years, we have honored the hard work and dedication of these individuals during this event.  We invite the graduating Apprentices and their spouse or close family members as the industry’s guests.  It is a big night for this group that is a vital part of the future of our industry. 

Another hard working group that will be honored is the 30 individuals that are the 2006 graduates of the AGCSD Project Management Program.  These students worked for 26 weeks, attending classes in the evening and worked extremely hard through the rigorous curriculum to graduate from the program…these individuals will also be the guests of the AGC.

Finally, the evening will conclude with the awarding of the annual AGCSD Membership Awards.

Now let me editorialize a bit……San Diego has a vibrant, active construction industry that is considered by many to be one of the best in the United States…..this only happens when we have leaders that “get the job” done and individuals that are willing to go that extra mile to educate themselves to help improve their performance each day.  The AGC Installation is not only an evening that we set aside to recognize these individuals and firms…it is also an evening to inspire other individuals and firms to work hard and to be recognized themselves in the future……

So…..it is important that you send in that registration form now…..attend…..and keep the San Diego construction industry momentum moving forward!!!!!

See you there!!!!!

PS (the evening will conclude by 9:00 pm!!!!)

Reminder: RSVP Discount Deadline Today - 2007 Installation of Officers and Member Awards Ceremony – January 23, 2007

Please note that those who return their completed form today, January 8, 2007 will receive a $10 per person discount.  Contact Rae Krushensky at raek@agcsd.org or (858) 731-8157 with any questions.

 

A “Centrist” Governor Accepts Second Term and Tasks Legislature
By Brad Barnum, Vice President Government Relations 

Last Friday, I had an opportunity to join AGC’s President Tom Anderson (Bergelectric) and Senior Vice President John Daley, Jr. (Daley Corporation) for Governor Schwarzenegger’s Swearing-In Ceremony and Inaugural Ball.  As the Governor took the Oath of Office before 3,000 invited guests in Sacramento’s Memorial Auditorium, one couldn’t help but reflect on the Governor’s past 14 months, which started with devastating initiative losses in the 2005 Special Election and ended with a double digit re-election victory and a resounding victory for a $37 billion state infrastructure bond package. 

The Governor believes he has figured out a way to govern….in the middle….and by the sound of his Inaugural Address we can expect more of the same:

“The question is not what are the needs of the Republicans or the Democrats?  The real question is what are the needs of our people?   We don’t need Republican roads or Democratic roads.  We need roads.   We don’t need Republican health care or Democratic health care.  We need health care.   We don’t need Republican clean air or Democratic clean air.   We all breathe the same air.”

“We face important issues that should unite us. I believe that we have an opportunity to move past partisanship…to move past bi-partisanship…to move to post-partisanship.  Post-partisanship is not simply Republicans and Democrats each bringing their proposals to the table and then working out the differences.  No, post-partisanship is Republicans and Democrats actively giving birth to new ideas together.”

“At one time, the greatest public policy innovations came from the liberals, such as during the New Deal.  Then the most innovative ideas came from the conservatives, such as Ronald Reagan.  It is time we that combined the best of both ideologies into a new creative center.”

“Centrist does not mean weak.  It does not mean watered down or warmed over.  It means well-balanced and well-grounded.  The American people are instinctively centrist…so should be our government. America’s political parties should return to the center.  They should return to the center where the people are.”

In 2006, Governor Schwarzenegger listened to the voters, moved to the center, and was well rewarded with victory.  Will Republican and Democratic legislators do the same in 2007, as they consider important issues, such as health care, air and water quality, and prison reform?  Or will they continue to fight term limits/redistricting, pit extreme conservatives against extreme liberals, and encourage the status quo? 

Only time will tell for the answers to the above questions, but the following action is telling:  Assembly Republican Leader George Plescia was ousted as leader after helping the Governor get the infrastructure bond measures passed by voters.  His conservative caucus thought he was too “moderate”, even though nearly all of them supported putting the measures on the ballot.  Need I say more?  Status quo!

 

AGC Winter Conference… Feb 8 - 11^th, 2007

In 2002, the AGC held its’ first Winter Conference at the Hyatt Regency.  Located on Lake Tahoe’s tranquil North Shore and nestled in the High Sierra Mountains, the hotel offers a full service spa, a 24-hour casino and features a Grand Lodge ambiance with breathtaking views of the mountains and lake. 

In addition to these wonderful accommodations, Lake Tahoe offers the country’s largest concentration of snow covered slopes for the skiing and outdoor enthusiasts including Squaw Valley & Northstar Resorts.

With that, the AGC Meetings & Events Committee offers the following activities for the 2007 AGC Winter Conference:

v      Opening Night Reception & Cocktail Party

v      Ski Northstar-at-Tahoe

v      Ski Squaw Valley

v      Snowmobiling

v      Ice Skating & Tubing   (Reserved on an individual basis)

v      Apres Ski, Drinks & Appetizers

v      Saturday Apres Ski Buffet

Join us for this fun, networking opportunity. Complete the attached registration form and fax to Rae at (858) 558-8444.  You can also contact Rae with any questions at (858) 731-8157 or e-mail at raek@agcsd.org.

 

AGC’s Liaison Committees Begin Meeting This Week

As the New Year begins, we wanted to remind you about an important tool for public works contractors, AGC’s Industry Relations Committees.  These “liaison” committees allow for an open and on-going dialogue between contractors/subcontractors/material suppliers, and public agencies which results in a successful construction project that utilizes tax funds in the most efficient and effective manner possible.

AGC routinely meets with the City and County of San Diego, the Port District, Airport Authority, Caltrans, San Diego City Schools, the San Diego County Water Authority, and the Navy.  With that being said, we wanted to give you the schedule for the first round of meetings (the times and dates are subject to change):

January 8 – County Water Authority – 11:30 AM @ AGC
January 17 – Public Building Liaison Committee – 7 AM @ AGC
January 19 – Caltrans – 8 AM @ AGC
January 31 – City Liaison – 1 PM @ AGC
February 5 – Port District – 1:30 AM @ Port
February 21 – County – 1 PM @ AGC
February 26 – Airport – 11 AM @ Airport

It should be noted that the Navy Liaison Committee meets about twice a year.  The first meeting usually takes place in the Spring.

If you would to join any of the committees please click on the following link, which will take you directly to the sign up page on our website.  http://www.agcsd.org/aboutagc/committeevolunteer.php.  If you have any questions or need additional information please contact Brad Barnum at 858-558-7444 (ext 103) or at bbarnum@agcsd.org.
 

SAVE THE DATE - Feb 21, 2007 (see attached flyer)

Fails Management Institute (FMI) presents:

“Understanding How to Lead and Develop the Next Generation” by Ron Magnus

 

AGC 2007 Holiday Schedule – see attached

 

Register on Line
For Education classes click on the following link: http://www.agcsd.org/calendar/calendar.htm
For Safety Training classes click on the link: http://www.agcsd.org/calendar/safetytraining.htm

January classes
Jan. 19 –OSHA 10- Hour – 7 AM- 5 PM at AGC
Jan. 23 – Microsoft Excel – 8 AM- 4 PM at AGC – see attached flyer
Jan. 24 – Fall Protection – 7:00 AM – 3:30 PM at AGC
Jan. 24 – Prevailing Wage – 9:30 AM-12:30 PM at AGC – see attached flyer
Jan. 25 – Supervisory Training Program (STP) 12:30 PM – 5:00 PM at AGC see attached flyer
Jan. 25 - OSHA Record Keeping – Time: 9 AM – 11 AM at AGC (date was changed from January 17^th)
Jan. 26 – Spanish OSHA 10 Hour – 7 AM-5 PM at AGC
Jan. 31 – CPR/First Aid – 8 AM-12 PM at AGC

Coming in March, 2007…
March 8 and March 9 – AGC of America and OSHA present “Focus Four Hazards in the Construction Industry” - Only 50 spots available each day. Go to website http://www.agcsd.org/calendar/safetytraining.htm for a registration flyer.

 

January Meetings – Dates subject to change
January 8 – Water Authority @ AGCSD -11: 30 AM – Corrected Location
January 8 – Affiliate Members’ Council – 12:00 PM
January 16 – Human Resource Practices – 11:00 AM
January 17 – Public Building Liaison – 7 AM
January 19 – Caltrans – 8 AM
January 25 – Meetings & Events – 12:00 PM
January 31 – City of San Diego Liaison - 1:00 PM 

To volunteer for a committee, go to: http://www.agcsd.org/aboutagc/committeevolunteer.php

 

Save The Dates: 
January 23, 2007 – Installation Dinner – Hilton La Jolla Torrey Pines
(Installation of Officers & Directors, AGC Membership Awards, Safety Awards, & Apprentice Graduations)