| American Subcontractors Association
Bay Area Chapter Newsletter |
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Chapter Leadership |
Shawn FriedEnterprise Fleet Management
EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
CHAPTER ATTORNEYPatricia WalshLeonidou & Rosin Professional Corporation |
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Special Thanks! |
Thank you to Dan McLennon of McLennon Law for his great work on government relations on behalf of the Bay Area Chapter and ASAC!
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Greetings!
What has ASA done for you lately? Click here to find out. ASAC is hard at work making sure the laws in California are in YOUR favor. Click here to view the summary of bills on which ASAC is taking firm positions. The Bay Area Chapter recently held its Annual Meeting and Board Elections in conjunction with a presentation on Collection Strategies. If you missed this informative session, click here to view the Annual Report and for more information on the seminar, please contact Patricia Walsh. It's dues renewal time. Thank you for renewing your membership. For those members who have not yet submitted renewals, you will be receiving a second notice in the mail shortly. We are currently working on our fall line-up of educational events and encourage you to submit requests for educational programming. Perhaps you want to learn how to tap into green construction and other emerging markets or are interested in a question and answer session with a panel of general contractors - whatever it is you want to know, speak up! If you are an associate member and want to present a topic you think would interest our membership, let us know about that as well. We are listening. Please send an email to myself or to Sabrina Ritchie.
Once again, I encourage you to download the member logo and display it proudly. Right click on the logo and click on the "Save Picture As" to save on your computer and then send it to your Webmaster to post.
Sincerely,
Jon Spalding
CFO, Sansei Gardens
President/Treasurer, Bay Area Chapter, ASA, Inc. |
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"It's a Wrap"  Insurance Column
by Ken Wagner, Allied North America Insurance Brokerage
The following guide for reducing contract risk was written by the President of Allied North America Insurance Brokerage of California, Jim Untiedt. Given the number of projects coming out of the ground this time of year, it seems like a good time to provide this list as a refresher as to the importance of how the sub contract can effect your business. Read on ... |
 Government Relations
Bay Area/California
National
With just a few short months remaining before the November elections, now is the time to approach candidates about where they stand on issues important to subcontractors. Read on ... |
 Learning Network
Advance Purchases - Payment Obligations Clarified!
The benefits of purchasing project materials and equipment in advance are well-known, and tough economic times may make them even more attractive. Advance purchasing not only ensures that needed materials and equipment are available for a project, but also protects against escalating prices and possible future shortages. As owners increase their demands for advance purchases, subcontractors should keep their proverbial eye on the "payment ball." Read on ... ASA Educational Workshops
Click here to view the 08-09 Webinar and Teleconference Workshops offered by ASA. Catch Monthly ASA/FASA Podcasts Starting in September
Who ever said that contract education has to be inconvenient? Not ASA and the Foundation of ASA, who are for the first time offering podcasts as part of their distance-learning program for subcontractors with monthly audio podcasts focused on different aspects of contract evaluation. The ASA/FASA Essentials of Contract Evaluation Podcast Series starts in September 2008 with the podcast, "Reading Between the Lines: What the Subcontract Really Says," and continues for 23 more monthly editions. Read on ...
Find Out if You're Liable - and Make Sure You're Covered
FASA has added "New Risks: Gauging and Limiting Your Professional Liabilities" to the Contractors' Knowledge Depot's line of multimedia contract resources. The eighth installment of ASA's 2007-08 Subcontractor Bidding and Negotiating Advantage Series, "New Risks" is a two-hour presentation on the fundamentals of professional liability insurance. Learn how this insurance works for subcontractors and the kinds of claims it can protect against. Led by Richard B. Usher, Hill & Usher, Phoenix, Ariz., "New Risks" will help you evaluate your company's risks and protect against potentially debilitating exposures. To order this or any of the other Depot educational products tailored specifically to subcontractors, call toll-free 1-888-374-3133 or visit www.contractorsknowledgenetwork.org.
Contractors' Knowledge Bank
Unlock the power of knowledge for your business. Use the Knowledge Bank search engine to retrieve documents on virtually any topic related to your construction business. Access it now... |
 ASA/FASA Circle Club Offers Recognition Throughout '08-'09
After a successful inaugural year with over 300 individuals and companies recognized for their contributions, the ASA/FASA Circle Club cleared its membership rolls at the beginning of the fiscal year on July 1, 2008. Now's the best time to become recognized as a Circle Club member in 2008-09. Contributing early has its advantages, including recognition throughout the fiscal year at ASA/FASA events, on the Web, and in periodicals.
To be recognized as a 2008-09 Circle Club member, simply contribute to any of the following ASA and FASA funds: Subcontractors Legal Defense Fund ~ Cornerstone Club ~ Chapter Scholarship Fund ~ ASA-Political Action Committee ~ ASA-Political Action Committee Administrative Fund ~ FASA General Fund ~ Contractors' Knowledge Quest
Bay Area Chapter members had a strong showing in the Circle Club for 2007-08. Let's continue the trend in 2008-09! ASA and FASA thank the following members in the Bay Area Chapter for their generosity during the 2007-08 year: Case Pacific Company, Drill Tech Drilling & Shoring, Inc., Horizon Sheet Metal, Inc., Jerry Thompson & Sons Painting, Metropolitan Electrical Construction, Inc., TRM Corporation, Chrisp Company and Walters & Wolf. |
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Business Opportunity
The hands-free cell phone law takes effect on July 1, 2008. Guilty drivers will have to pay a fine: first offenses will result in a $20 fine with subsequent offenses of $50. While no actual points will be assessed on DMV records, the infraction will still show on a driving record.
Prioritize, Prioritize, Prioritize
You're never going to be completely caught up, but you can learn how to manage your work more effectively starting with how you use your inbox. Watch this insightful video compliments of BNET and Leila's House of Corrections.
Get Product/Service Discounts - Get the ASAdvantage!As an ASA member, you're entitled to discounts and special offers on a wide variety of products and services through the ASAdvantage affinity program. Fifteen companies have joined with ASA as ASAdvantage providers to offer discounts and exclusives on insurance services, rental cars, project documentation software, wireless phone service, and much more. For the most up-to-date information on the ASAdvantage program, including a full listing of participating companies and discount codes, visit the Members Only Home page of the ASA Web site. For more information or to receive your company's login information for the ASA Web site, e-mail CustomerService@asa-hq.com. | |
 Upcoming Events
LOCAL: BASA Seminar
TBD September 2008
STATE: ASA California Meetings July 17, 2008 - Los Angeles, CA
October 16, 2008 - Oakland, CA For more information, contact Jordi Grant, Executive Director, ASAC at (888) 310-2722
NATIONAL:
Webinars & Teleconferences
2008-2009 Calendar For more information and to register, click here.
ASA Champions Academy
September 13-16 - Nation's CapitalReaching your full potential as a leader in the local construction industry takes skills that you can't learn just anywhere. Recharge, reconnect with fellow leaders, and acquire the skills you need. Click here for more information and to register. |
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