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| Register for NECANOW
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| District Nine
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| Electri International Research
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| Contractor Registration
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| Project Excellence & Marv Jensen Safety Awards
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| W. Creighton Schwan Scholarship
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| Education at NECA
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| Local 595 H&W & Pension Benefits Fair
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Check out this week's Monday Morning News for the registration details and upcoming events. Have a great week.
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Leonard Nimoy
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"After a time, you may find that "having" is not so pleasing a thing, after all, as "wanting." It is not logical, but it is often true." - Spock, "Amok Time" Stardate 3372.7
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| Modesto Negotiations, IBEW L.U. 684 Hall, Modesto
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Alameda JATC, ZNEC, San Leandro
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Register for NECA NOW
Leadership & Professional Development Conference
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Far from your typical meeting, NECA Now 2015 is a three-day Executive Leadership Conference focused on your professional and personal growth. Along with networking and social events, the format of the conference is to bring forward ideas to make your business more successful.
The sessions will focus on market development, leadership, operations, risk management, financing and personal development. Learn from top business experts, such as plenary speakers Steve Wiley with The Lincoln Leadership Institute and Scott Klososky of Future Point of View. There will be social activities including the Networking Reception, Golf Tournament and our Chapter Dinner. Take a look at the registration form including session information and register through the Chapter for this exciting event before March 25 for early bird rate. Don't forget to use your education fund credits if you plan to attend.
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District Nine
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Laguna Beach
Registration is open for the NECA District 9 meeting, July 9-10,2015, at the Montage Laguna Beach. The attached registration form includes the itinerary, lodging and golf (optional) information. If you plan to attend, please complete the registration form and return to Julie Russell soon. Early registration is recommended, as it is likely the group block will sell out before the final reservation date of June 1st. The drive time from either LAX or San Diego airports is about 1-1/2 hours. From John Wayne Airport (Orange County), 30-40 minutes. Reminder...education fund credits may be used for the District 9 Meeting.
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Electri International Research
Projects Selected
The Electri Council met last week with our own Greg Long taking the helm as Chairman of the Council. Council Chair Greg Long opened the meeting by thanking outgoing Chair, Dan Divane. Greg then welcomed new Council members 3M, Encore Wire, and his own firm, Long Electric. He acknowledged members who have recently upgraded their commitment to ELECTRI, including the Electrical Contractors Trust of Solano & Napa Counties. Electri International focuses on sponsoring research projects relevant to the electrical industry.
Eight research proposals presented were presented by university professors from around the country. The finalists were rated and judged by Council members who ultimately chose to fund two research projects. The first is a study by Ted Garrison entitled How Integrated Project Delivery Impacts Specialty Contractors - The Benefits, Risks and Opportunities. The second project, presented by CalPoly SOL Professor Lonny Simonian covers Electrical Distribution and Construction - Developing an Agile Supply Chain Partnership. Now that the projects have been funded, the researchers will complete their project research and report back to the Electri Council in July. As a reminder, take the time to peruse previous Electri studies for key insights and strategies undertaken to help your business.
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Contractor Registration
For Public Works Projects in California
The deadline of March 1, 2015, is approaching quickly. Don't forget to register with the DIR for public works projects in California to meet the requirements of Senate Bill 854. SB 854, establishes a new public works program to replace the Compliance Monitoring Unit and Labor Compliance Program requirements for bond-funded and other public works projects. The new program will cover all public works in the state rather than just selected categories of projects. The application provides agencies that administer public works programs with a searchable database of qualified contractors. Application and renewal are completed online with a non-refundable fee of $300. Read the SB 854 Fact Sheet for a complete list of requirements, as well as Instructions for completing the form.
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Project Excellence & Marv Jensen Safety Awards
Submit your Projects Today!
Project Excellence Award Program
Don't miss the opportunity to showcase excellence in electrical construction by submitting your 2014 projects. For detailed instructions, download the entry form: Project Excellence Awards Program
Marv Jensen Safety Award Program
Administered by the NorCal, NECA/IBEW L.U. 595 Joint Safety Committee and sponsored by the Labor-Management Cooperation Committees of Alameda County and San Joaquin & Calaveras Counties. This award recognizes excellence in safety on IBEW/NECA projects. For more information please view the attached entry form: Marv Jensen Safety Award Program Entry Form
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W. Creighton Schwan Scholarship
Now Accepting Entries
Established in 2007 by the Chapter's Codes & Standards Committee in memory W. Creighton Schwan who dedicated his life to the electrical industry. Students must meet the following criteria:
- Currently enrolled in a college program at a vocational college, community college, or university with a focus in construction management for the electrical industry, electrical engineering, or electrical inspection
- Educational institution must be located in one of the following counties, which represent the Northern California Chapter, NECA jurisdiction: Alameda, Calaveras, Mariposa, Merced, Napa, San Joaquin, Solano, Stanislaus, or Tuolumne
- Demonstrated determination to better him/her self through education
- U.S. citizen or permanent resident status
- Demonstrated community service
If you require assistance or have questions, please contact Juanita Mitchell at the Chapter Office.
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Educational Programs
Coming Soon
Mechanics Lein Law
Instructor: Dan McLennon, Esq., McLennon Law Corp
Date: Thursday, February 12, 2015
Time: 9:00AM - 12:00PM
Location: NorCal NECA Chapter Office, 6300 Village Parkway, Dublin, CA 94568
Cost: $200.00 for NorCal NECA members, $300.00 non-members. Don't forget, 2015 Education Funds can be used.
Register: For more information or to register, please contact Juanita Mitchell. First Aid/CPR Certification Training Description: First Aid/CPR Certification Training must be renewed every two years. This class is sponsored by the Electrical Contractors Trust of Solano & Napa Counties. Instructor: Rebecca Fontaine of Fontaine Fire Date: Thursday, February 26, 2015 Time: 4:00 PM - 8:00PM Location: Solano/Napa JATC, 720 Technology Way, Napa, CA Cost: No charge for Solano & Napa Counties contributing contractors; $50 for Non-contributors Register: Contact Darlene Besst to confirm your attendance. New Laws for 2015 Affecting Contractors & Business Description: Over 4,200 bills were introduced by the California Legislature in the 2013-2014 session, many of them important bills affecting contractors in their roles as contractors. Many other bills will impact contractors in other roles, such as being businesses, taxpayers, and employers. Learn what those bills are and how you are affected. This class is sponsored by the Electrical Contractors Trust of Solano & Napa Counties. Instructor: Dan McLennon, Esq., McLennon Law Corp. Date: Wednesday, March 4, 2015 Time: 11:30AM - 1:30PM Cost: Free for Solano & Napa Counties contributors, $50 for Non-contributors Register: Contact Darlene Besst to confirm your attendance.
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IBEW Local 595 H&W & Pension Benefits Fair
Don't Miss This Fun and Informative Event
The Local 595 annual Health & Welfare and Pension Benefits Fair will be held this coming Saturday, February 7, 2015, 9AM until 12PM, at the Alameda County ZNE Center in San Leandro. Service providers to the trust funds will be there to help inform and educate, including Kaiser, PacifiCare, United Healthcare Medical & Dental, Delta Dental, plan administrator staff, Local 595 staff, Office Employees Federal Credit Union and Dodge & Cox. This event promises not only to be informative but fun too, with many great door prizes and giveaways. Registration is not required.
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