565 Attend AGC’s 81st
Annual Installation Dinner
John H. Daley, Jr.
was installed as the 81st
President of the Associated General Contractors of America, San
Diego Chapter, Inc. on Tuesday
night at the Hyatt La Jolla. John is President of
Daley Corporation and succeeds
Tom Anderson, Berglectric Corporation.
Kevin Elliott, President and COO of Roel Construction
Company, Inc. was installed as
the AGC’s Senior Vice President;
Diane Keltner,
President of Synergy Electric Company, Inc
was installed as the Vice President; and Mark
Filanc, President and CEO of J.R. Filanc Construction
Co., Inc.
was installed as the Association’s
Secretary/Treasurer.
In addition, the following
AGC members were installed
as members of the AGC Board of Directors. They are as follows:
General Engineering
Contractor Position 5-year Term
Mr. John H. Daley, Jr.
President of Daley Corporation
General Engineering
Contractor Position - 3-Year
Term
Mr. Jeff Turner – Area
Manager of FCI Constructors, Inc.
General Building
Contractors Positions - 5-Year
Term
Mr. Walt Fegley-
President of Reno Contracting
Ms. Christina Gomez Holben-
President of St. Thomas Enterprises, Inc.
Contractors Positions-
5-Year Term
Mr. Brian Jordan –
Executive Vice President of Helix Electric,
Inc.
Ms. Diane Keltner –
President of Synergy Electric Company, Inc
Specialty Contractors
Position
– 3-Year Term
Mr. Greg Becker – Vice
President of Cement Cutting, Inc.
Specialty Contractor
Position
– 2-Year Term
Mr. Mark Finch-
President of Johnson, Barnes & Finch, Inc.
Past Presidents
Positions–
2-Year Term
Mr. Tom Anderson-
Executive Vice President of Bergelectric
Corporation
Mr. Ted Rossin –
President of Rossin Steel Co., Inc.
In addition, Bill Sharp, Barnhart, Inc.
and P. Randolph Finch, Jr., Marks, Golia & Finch,
LLP were elected to the Board’s Executive Committee.
Tex Barnhart,
Barnhart, Inc.; Nigel Cary, Cox Construction;
Tom Rademacher, FCI Constructors, Inc.; Jeff Scheidel,
Scheidel Contracting & Engineering, Inc.; Barry Swaim,
Tower Glass; Don Whitacre, D.A. Whitacre
Construction, Inc. were recognized as retiring members of the
Board. Tex served for 10 years, Nigel served for 12 years, Tom
served for 3 years, Jeff served for 13 years, Barry served for 10
years, and Don served for 3 years.
The AGC’s Annual Installation Dinner is the
opportunity for the Association to recognize members for outstanding
achievement. During the proceedings…..
Mr. C.E. Wylie, C.E.
Wylie Construction Co. was recognized for his participation and
dedication of two decades as a
Trustee for the Apprenticeship Training &
Trust.
157 men and women
graduated from the AGC Apprenticeship
and Training Trust…
10
members were recognized for
completing the AGC’s 26-week Project
Management Course
CSEA Award Winners
The following companies
were recognized for winning the AGC’s Construction Safety
Excellence Award (CSEA) Competition.
I.E. Pacific,
Roel Construction Co.
and Barnhart, Inc.
(Building
Division)
J.R. Filanc
Construction Co., Inc.
and TC Construction
(Heavy)
Dynalectric
Co. and
Helix Electric
(Specialty
Division)
Erickson Hall
(Municipal
Division)
and
FCI Constructors, Inc.
(Highway
Division)
These firms will now submit
their credentials to the AGC of America to compete in the National
Competition, which will be in March in Las Vegas at the AGC of
America Convention.
The AGC Specialty
Contractor’s Council also presented their annual awards:
The General Building
Contractor of the Year:
Echo Pacific Construction
The General Engineering
Contractor of the Year:
Sierra Pacific West, Inc.
The Specialty Contractor
of the Year:
D.A. Whitacre Construction Co.
The Affiliate Council
also presented the following awards:
Affiliate Firm of the
Year:
Acme Safety
& Supply Co.
Affiliate Individual of
the Year:
Devin Righter,
Trench Shoring
Good Business Award:
Bergelectric Corporation
Rookie of the Year:
Don Glover,
Enterprise Fleet Services
Excellence in Marketing:
Data Net
Solutions, Inc.
The President’s Awards
were presented to:
Don McKillop,
Law Offices of Donald R. McKillop
Dave Bohne,
Larson, Ludwig and Stokes, LLP Accounting Firm
The Retiring Committee
Chairs
were also recognized for their dedication and service to the AGC.
Bill Haithcock,
Casper Company: Specialty Contractor’s
Council
Don Whitacre,
D.A. Whitacre
Construction:
Specialty Contractor’s
Council
Mandy Parent
Data Net Solutions.: Affiliate
Members Council
Diane Keltner,
Synergy Electric Co.: Builders’
Exchange Committee
Allison Beall,
Pacific Building Group: Meetings &
Events Committee
Byron Klemaske II,
T.B. Penick & Sons: Education &
Training Committee
Connie Arthur,
Strategic HR/Alliant
Insurance Services:
HR Committee
Kevin Elliott,
Roel Construction Co.: Membership
Committee
Tom Anderson,
Bergelectric Corp.: Foundation for
Success Committee
John Daley, Jr.,
Daley Corporation: Government
Relations/PAC Committee
Mentor Protégé
Graduate
Over 7 years ago, AGC and the City of San Diego
entered into an agreement that brought a Mentor-Protégé Program to
San Diego to assist small, emerging and minority-owned contractors
into the construction industry. The 4th graduate of this
program is In Line Fence and Rail
Company, and their mentor was
T.B. Penick & Sons.
AGC San Diego Chapter
is one of the largest and strongest AGC Chapters in
the United States. The reason for this is easy to identify……this
Chapter has a fully engaged and enthusiastic membership that
understands that a strong AGC will benefit the construction
industry.
AGC would like to thank
Lockton Insurance for their
sponsorship to the Installation Dinner. Without their
sponsorship, the Installation would not have been the successful
event that it was. Thank you Lockton!
AGC San Diego Board
Member, Ted Rossin, Rossin Steel,
Shares Golf
Knowledge with Tiger Woods!
Past AGC San Diego President, Ted Rossin, Rossin Steel,
worked with Tiger Woods during the Buick Invitational at Torrey Pines. Evidently, Ted noticed a flaw in Tiger’s putting
stroke while Tiger was practicing on Torrey’s putting green just before the Buick started on Thursday, January 24th.
Tiger won the Buick by 8 strokes, and his putting was
outstanding! Congratulations Ted (and Tiger).
Editors Note: If anyone actually believes this story, we would like
to resend your 2008 dues statement…we made a mistake, your dues have doubled for 2008!
Election Tomorrow –
Please Vote, and use AGC “Voter Guide”
The Presidential Election is tomorrow, but there is
more to the ballot than voting for a Presidential candidate! There
are also state and local propositions to consider...print the
attached AGC “Voter Guide” and take it with you to the polling
booth.
Additional voter information, including Presidential
candidate lists, the text and analysis of all the ballot measures,
absentee ballot information, and a polling place locator, can be
accessed on the San Diego County Registrar of Voters’ website,
www.sdvote.com.
You can also access information about the ballot
measures on these additional websites:
California Voter Foundation or
Smart Voter
We encourage you to exercise your right to vote. If
you have any questions or need additional information, please
contact Brad Barnum, Vice President Government Relations, at
858-731-8158.
Reminder: Coastal
Commission in Del Mar to Consider Proposed Toll Road – Call to
Action
The California Coastal
Commission is the next stop in the approval process for the proposed
toll road between San Diego and Orange Counties, and we need your
help!
On Wednesday, the Coastal
Commission will be meeting at the Del Mar Fairgrounds to consider
this proposal, which will extend SR 241 at Oso Parkway in southern
Orange County to I-5 at Basilone Road on the extreme northern end of
Camp Pendleton. It will relieve congestion, reduce local emergency
response time, and dramatically increase safety to the public in the
event of a natural disaster or incident at the San Onofre Nuclear
Generating Station.
Call to Action:
The Commissioners of the Coastal Commission (including our own San
Diego City Council Member Ben Hueso) need to hear from the
construction industry that this complex project needs to be built.
Simply click on
www.relievetraffic.org for more information and
instructions to send a letter or e-mail to the Commissioners.
You
can also help by attending the Coastal Commission meeting, which has
been moved to the Del Mar Fairgrounds to accommodate the expected
larger crowd. The meeting will begin at 9 AM, but is likely to last
most of the day, due to the number of speakers in support or
opposition. If you are interested in attending, or would like to
speak, please contact Brad Barnum at
bbarnum@agcsd.org.
Fundraiser for San
Diego City Council Candidate – February 21
Due to the devastating
fires in October, we had to postpone a fundraiser we had scheduled
for April Boling, candidate for San Diego City Council
District 7. April Boling is AGC’s candidate…her highest priority is fixing the City’s financial mess in
order to build urgently needed infrastructure projects!
The fundraiser is now set
for Thursday, February 21 from 5-7
PM at Roel Construction, 3366 Kurtz Street, San Diego, 92110. A number of you
have already sent in checks, thank you...we hope you will still be
able to attend!
Come meet April and hear
her plans for the City’s future! Refreshments and food will be
served!
·
Up to $270 per person by personal check / $540
per couple w/ joint checking account
·
Check made
payable to “April Boling for City Council”
It should be noted that it
is unlawful for a contributor to be reimbursed by any organization,
business, or similar entity for a contribution supporting or
opposing a City candidate.
Click here
for reservation form…please complete and fax it to 858-558-8444 or call Brad Barnum at
858-731-8158.
Help Our Wounded
Troops – One Last Appeal
By Jim Ryan,
Executive Vice President
The generosity of AGC San Diego members never
ceases to amaze me. After two weeks of solicitation to the
membership for the
Rescue Task Force,
the organization that provides backpacks of personal belongings to
our wounded troops that are evaced to military hospitals in the
states, the AGC membership has responded with donations of
57
backpacks
at $600 each. (Information on this program
can be found by going to
www.agcsd.org,
and “clicking” on Monday Morning Quarterback,
detailing this charity
that
are included in the archives on 1/28/08, and
1/21/08.
Our final appeal is
TODAY.
AGC
2008 President, John H. Daley,
Jr.
and Senior Vice President
Kevin
Elliott, will challenge the 13
western AGC Chapters this Wednesday in Phoenix to
match our membership’s efforts. The following letter says it all…it
was sent to a Rotary Club that donated a backpack through the Rescue
Task Force.
Dear Rotary Club President, Board, and Members,
My husband is a wounded warrior currently
receiving treatment for injuries he received due to an IED blast in
Iraq on November 21, 2007. He received a backpack full of wonderful
items, as well as a letter from your organization.
I just wanted to take the time to let you know how
much it means to him to receive support, such as this, from all over
the US. He arrived at Walter Reed, as he says, in his birthday
suit. He literally had a hospital gown on, and a bag with his ACU
pants that had been cut from him, his boots, and one sock.
Everything else was gone, including his dog tags and his ID.
Receiving a bag such as the one you sent, helped him feel as if he
actually had something he could call his own. It also allowed him
to have some items to clean up with and something to wear.
For many soldiers, passing the time is a big
issue. Being stuck in the hospital for sometimes months, can get
very monotonous. The game boy and games were definitely a big hit,
as well as the phone.
Currently, my husband is being treated as an
outpatient and his prognosis looks good. He was very lucky. He has
an amazing story that goes along with all of it, and isn't afraid to
share it. We definitely count our blessings daily.
Again, thanks for all you are doing to help our
wounded warriors through their recovery. It is a long road, and
acts of generosity such as yours, make it much more bearable. My
husband as well as the rest of my family extend a big thanks to you
all.
With Gratitude,
Gina Hill and Family
(Wife of Spc Allen Hill)
Click here for
your donation form.
First AGC Mixer for
2008 – February 26th
Once again, the AGC Affiliate Council will be
sponsoring the first AGC mixer of the year.
Platinum Sponsors for this event are:
ABD Insurance, Hawthorne Machinery Company, Marks
Golia & Finch, LLP and US Concrete Precast Group.
Gold & Silver Sponsors are:
Polycomp Administrative Services, RW Meler
Consulting, Trench Shoring Company, Acme Safety & Supply Corp., Data
Net Solutions, Enterprise Fleet Management & Hale Engineering.
The mixer will be held at the popular
Dave & Buster’s in Mission
Valley, located at 2931 Camino del Rio North, San Diego, CA 92108
on
Tuesday, February 26 at
5:00 – 7:00 P.M.
Note that members are
required to pre-register with
the
CLICK HERE FOR form. Fax to 858-558-8444.
Contact Rae Krushensky at 858-731-8157 with any
questions.
SWPPP Class
The rains are here, the land is eroding, compliance
is a major issue and AGC San Diego’s last SWPPP Class for the season
is
Wednesday, February 13.
Click
here for
flyer.
Owners, developers, engineering contractors, building
contractors, inspectors, and engineers, send your project managers,
superintendents, foremen, to this 8-hour training program designed
to meet the training requirements of the Regional Water Quality
Control Board and the NPDES permit requirements for your staff.
The training is a fast pace multi-media presentation
covering “Seven Key Areas”.
Ø
SW PPP Laws, Regulations and Enforcement
Ø
NPDES Permit Requirements and How to
comply with them
Ø
The Right Way and Wrong Way to
Implement the BMP’s
Ø
How to develop your own erosion
control plan and prepare an effective SWPPP
Ø
Storm Water Sampling and Analysis
Program: Why, When, How and Who
Ø
Keeping Your Project in Compliance
Ø
Special section on De-Watering
Register on-line...Click
here to register, seating is limited so sign up NOW!!!
2008 Concrete
Awards
Do you have a project(s) that deserves recognition?
If so, the American Concrete Institute, San Diego Chapter
invites you to be a part of their Annual Awards Program.The deadline
is February 8, 2008. You can submit more than one project.
Projects can be recognized at the ACI Annual Awards
event on May 2, 2008. Call Heather Caya for my information.
Heather Caya, ACI, San Diego Chapter, (619) 579-1940.
Calendar of Upcoming AGC Safety and Education Classes
Please note:
***** Please register on-line for classes ******
Go to our website at
www.agcsd.org and click onto Calendar for either
Construction Education Classes or
Safety Training.
February
Feb. 7- Reviewing
Contract Documents
Feb. 13 -SWPPP
Feb. 13 - OSHA Record
Keeping
Feb. 15 -Scaffolding
& Hazard CPT
Feb. 20 -Trenching &
Excavating
Feb. 21- Power
Meetings
Feb. 21- Eliminating
Design and Claims
Feb. 21-
Construction Financial Management Workshop "Construction
Financial Statements"
Feb. 22 -
Introduction to Prolog - Document Control & Field Administration
Feb. 28, 29 -Construction
Projects with Microsoft Project
Feb. 25, 26, 27-
AutoDesk REVIT - Architecture Fundamentals
Feb. 26 - Microsoft
Excel Level II - Managing Workbooks
Feb. 27 – CPR/First Aid
Upcoming AGC Committee/Council rMeetings
All
meetings at AGC unless indicated otherwise
February
Feb. 5 – Water Authority Committee
Meeting – 1:00 p.m.
Feb. 6 – Safety Committee Meeting
– 7:00 a.m.
Feb 6 – City of San Diego Committee
Meeting – 1:00 p.m.
Feb. 13 – Government Relations
Committee Meeting – 10:00 a.m.
Feb 13 – PAC Committee Meeting
– 11:30 a.m.
Feb 19- Foundation for Success
Committee Meeting – 12 p.m.
Feb 20 – County of SD Committee
Meeting – 1:00 p.m.
Feb. 21 – Meetings & Events
Committee Meeting – 12:00 p.m.
Feb. 25
– Airport Authority Committee Meeting
@ Airport – 11:00 a.m.
(Please note: date to be changed)
Feb. 26 – HR Practices Committee
Meeting – 11:30 a.m.
Feb. 27 – Public Building Committee
Meeting – 7:00 a.m.
Feb. 28 – Builders’ Exchange Committee Meeting – 12:00 p.m.
Feb. 29 – Tech Trends Committee
Meeting – 7:00 a.m
If you are interested in signing up for a committee,
CLICK HERE
Looking Ahead…Upcoming AGC Events
UPCOMING AGC EVENTS
2008 AGC Events
February 7-10- Winter Conference- The Canyons Resort- Utah -
click here for registration flyer
February 26 - AGC Affiliate Mixer at Dave & Buster's
Click here for registration flyer
Spring Conference in Cabo San
Lucas, Mexico – April 17-20, 2008 –click
here for brochure
