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WRAPPING UP FY2011 AND A LOOK AHEAD
Greetings!
There was a fine Southwest Region Conference in Albuquerque during the last days of April, held in conjunction with the Albuquerque Chapter's annual and notable CEC (Continuing Education Conference). Attendance at the joint event included almost 100 CSI members from around the Region; over 165 people, both CSI and non-CSI, were present for the CEC, with 47 booths at the Product Show. Very impressive and job well done by David Vaughan, CSI, CCPR and the Albuquerque Chapter. Much more information can be found in this issue and on the website.
Our CSI fiscal year wraps up on June 30th, and we begin anew each year at mid-summer. Who makes new year resolutions at this time of year? CSI Chapters, officers, and volunteers - that's who. Chapter members, why not give a thought to how your participation can make a difference on your local level. CSI members without Chapter affiliation, is this the year you see an even bigger picture of CSI beneifts? Those who are too far away from a Chapter, Institute and Region have many ways to be involved right from your desktop.
The main point is your contribution to the good of the organization and industry we support and that supports us. CSI is making some serious inroads back to forefront of the construction industry. New leaders are talking about ground-breaking initiatives. If you can, come to Chicago in September to hear about firsthand - but keep checking up on us. You'll be glad you did!
Dave Bishton, RA, CSI, CCS, CCCA
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 YOU VOTED
And you talked back too - we're glad about that. The ballot elected Dave Bishton, RA, CSI, CCS, and new CCCA of the Denver Chapter as Region Vice-President for FY2012. At the Conference, we were delighted to accept and appoint Robin Snyder, CSI, CCS, SCIP of the Phoenix Chapter as our new Secretary/Treasurer for FY2012-2013. Thank you, Robin, and thanks to Teri Hand, CSI, CDT for her exemplary past service. Your comments helped our conference deliberations and planning for the coming year. Thanks for making it a priority to vote! |
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SOUTHWEST REGION CONFERENCE ANNUAL AWARDS
The following individuals and chapters were honored at the FY2011 Awards Banquet on a delightful evening at the historic Andaluz Hotel. These awards recognize outstanding volunteer effort and contributions to the mission of CSI and the Southwest Region:
Chapter Publication Award:
Chris Morrison, CSI, CDT Industry Member, Albuquerque Chapter
Chapter Newsletter Award:
Michelle Williams, CSI, LEED AP
Professional Member, Pikes Peak Chapter
Chapter Website Award:
Serena Scalzi, CSI
Industry Member, Las Vegas Chapter
Certificates of Appreciation and more...continued on website |
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THE END OF THE PAST...THE BEGINNING OF THE FUTURE
By Ron Geren, AIA, CSI, CCS, CCCA, SCIP
As CSI members, I would like to ask each of you to do one thing this next fiscal year: VOLUNTEER! It doesn't have to be a big thing like chair a committee or run for chapter vice president. Start small, like helping out on a committee, volunteering to organize a chapter meeting, or calling members to remind them of the upcoming chapter meeting. You get more out of CSI...read on
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REGION CONFERENCE WRAPUP
By David Vaughan, CSI, CCPR, Albuquerque Chapter
Every eight years each of our region chapters is tasked with the challenge and opportunity to host this annual event that gathers Region members from across the southwest for two to three days of leadership training, education and camaraderie.
This year's conference - hosted by the Albuquerque Chapter April 28th - 30th 2011 - proved a success. Building on their successful Continuing Education Conference & Product Show (CEC&PS) the chapter organizing committee bookended the Friday 11th annual CEC&PS with a day of training for incoming Chapter Presidents on Thursday and a full day of Region-only activities on Saturday.
Dignitaries attending the three days of activities included Walter Marlowe, PE, CSI Executive Director of CSI...read more |
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CONSTRUCT 2011
EDUCATION: SEPT.13-16
PRODUCT SHOW: SEPT.14-16
McCORMICK PLACE
CHICAGO, ILLINOIS
www.constructshow.com
It's time for the BIG SHOW. The website is officially open and taking names. New information will be added all month, and full registration, education info, special events & tours, awards gala, etc. will be completed by month's end. Now's the time to make those hotel reservations if you want to be close in to the convention center. There's even a sample letter to dowload and edit to justify the trip to your boss - how great is that? Let someone at CSI know if it works!
Chicago and the lakefront in September should be great. And how thoughtful for the White Sox to be home during the frst half of the week, and the Cubs home for the weekend. The Museum of Science and Industry is still one of my personal favorites, and it was probably one of my early influences towards building technology as I spent my early boyhood in south Chicago.
Hope to see many Southwest Regionaires (I just made that up) in the Windy City!
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REGION OFFICERS PRESIDENT
Ron Geren, CSI, CCS, CCCA, SCIP
PRESIDENT-ELECT
Jim Whitfield, FCSI, CCPR, LEED AP
SECRETARY/TREASURER
Teri Hand, CSI, CDT
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EVENT PHOTOS
Albuquerque Chapter Bowling Event
Facebook pictures
Southwest Region Conference 2011
Picasa album
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CONGRATS TO CERTIFIED
These individuals in the Southwest Region realized another career goal in becoming certificate holders or certified professionals in the spring 2011 exams:
Hooman Aryan, CSI, CDT
Bryan Bach, CSI-I, CDT
James Bischoff, CDT
David Bishton, CSI, CCS, CCCA
John Campbell, CSI, CCCA
Jason Conley, CSI, CDT
Daniel Cronin, CDT
Robert Garra, Jr., CDT
Mark Graf, CDT
Phillip Howland, CSI, CCCA
Kelly Jernigan, CSI, CDT
Jon Keiser, CSI, CCCA
Charles Klasky, CCCA
Andrew Konnick, CDT
Belinda Manuel, CDT
David Mecham, CDT
David Mijares, CSI, CDT
Milen Milev, CDT
Dave Petty, CDT
David Phillips, CSI, CCS
Lorry Phillips, CSI, CDT
Alisha Rompre, CDT
Hal Shapiro, CSI, CDT
Justin Stoverink, CDT
Lauren Zanghi, CDT
Complete list with city, state, and more alphabet soup at Region Website |
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END OF YEAR CHAPTER ACTIVITIES
Each Chapter comes up with its own ideas on how to close out the fiscal year and recognize its many volunteers. How about checking out some of these? Visit the Chapter websites right now to register and attend.
Albuquerque: June 17 Member Appreciation Banquet at an Irish Pub with a steel drium band!
Denver: June 14 Mini-trade show, volunteer recognition, Institute-Region-Chapter forum, ice cream social.
Las Vegas: June 14 Awards Dinner & Program, with food donations to lcoal charity.
Phoenix: June 10: Awards Banquet at the Phoenix Convention Center, with music and program.
Pikes Peak: June 22: Awards Dinner & Scholarship Presentation, with live music.
Salt Lake City: June15: Member Appreciation BBQ at local park pavilion, with family games & prizes. |
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I NEED A JOB - CAN CSI HELP?
You can get a lot more out of CSI by becoming an active member. CSI's membership network is unique in the industry - nowhere else will you find... read on |
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SOUTHWEST BREEZES
Archive of past issues of
Southwest Breezes
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