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The Day at the Capitol Registration is open and NorCal NECA members are free. Click the link under Inside this Edition to see more.
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"When marrying, ask yourself this question: Do you believe that you will be able to converse well with this person into your old age? Everything else in marriage is transitory."
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| San Joaquin Building Trades, Stockton
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Napa JATC, Training Center, Napa
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| Codes & Standards Committee, Chapter Office, Dublin
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| BSA Annual Business Meeting, San Leandro
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| 19th
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| Modesto State of the City, DoubleTree, Modesto
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Day At The Capitol
April 22, 2015
NECA will host our 4th annual Day at the Capitol in Sacramento, April 22, 2015. This is your opportunity to tell your story, as Contractors and Chapter staff will visit with Legislators to discuss issues relevant to our industry. Look for more details and registration information in the coming weeks. Northern California NECA Chapter Members will receive free registration. See the attached interactive PDF to your right.
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Educational Programs
LEED Green Associates Exam Preparation
Description: Prepare your members/contractors to pass the LEED Associate exam with confidence. This class is sponsored by NECA Sacramento. Download the flyer for more Information.
Instructor: Alex Spilger, Principal Greenstep.
Date: Thursday, February 19, 2015
Time: 8:00AM - 5:00PM
Location: Sacramento JATC - 2836 El Centro Rd., Sacramento, CA 95833
Cost: No charge for Solano & Napa Counties ECT contributing contractors; $50 per attendee
Register: Contact Laura Redding at 916-449-1322.
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 ECT 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 ECT contributors, $50 for Non-contributors
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ECAP & NECAWORKS Class
 The NECA Energy Conservation and Performance Platform (E-CAP) removes the obstacles to the implementation of your energy retrofit projects by seamlessly integrating the inclusionof best practice project surety, project finance structuring, and project funding solutions into your project development process. See the advantages of using E-CAP with NECA Works for your energy solutions projects. Learn how you can get started by attending a class at the Stockton JATC, on Thursday, March 12, 11:30AM until 2PM (lunch provided). Questions: Contact Darlene Besst at the Chapter office.
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City of San Leandro PLA
Meeting Held to Hear Report
Last week the San Leandro Mayor and City Council held a meeting to hear a report from City staff concerning a potential city-wide PLA. Darlene Besst attended the meeting to speak on behalf of signatory NECA contractors concerning the value of a PLA from the contractor's perspective. Mike Boehmer, H.A. Bowen Electric in San Leandro, also addressed the council on the value of a PLA, and his personal experience bidding projects. Members of the Building Trades, the ABC, the Chamber, local business, and residents of San Leandro also spoke about the value or their opposition. At the conclusion of the meeting, the City Council and Mayor voiced their opinions and recommendations, and voted unanimously to enter into a city-wide PLA. City staff was directed to continue its work with the Building Trades to finalize details.
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Call To Action
Tell Your Representative To Cosponsor The Partnership to Build America
The Partnership to Build America Act was reintroduced by Rep. John Delaney (D-MD) in the House of Representatives. This bipartisan legislation has over 80 cosponsors from both Republicans and Democrats. It provides a unique way to fund infrastructure projects in the United States without government spending, and would allow U.S. companies to bring back overseas earnings at a lower tax rate. This would allow that money to be invested in low-interest bonds leveraged to $750 billion for infrastructure financing.
One of NECA's top legislative priorities is investing in our Nation's infrastructure, and this legislation would help fund needed projects, create jobs, and grow the economy. Tell your Representative to cosponsor this legislation today!
Visit NECA's Legislative Action Center to Take Action.
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Associated Schools of Construction
Competition Held in Las Vegas
Last week, the Associated Schools of Construction (ASC) held its 28th annual student competition February 4-7th in Sparks, Nevada. This year over 1,400 students competed from among 44 Universities. The students gave presentations in 14 different construction categories.
The electrical problem was presented by Cupertino Electric and challenged 10 University teams of 6 people each, on a fast paced (10 month) project in the Mission district of San Francisco. The teams were provided plans for a 7-story, 566,000 square foot, building TI that included switch gear, lighting fixtures, wiring, temporary and permanent power and their ability to play the part of a management team in the building and administration of the project. San Diego State University took first place, with Auburn University 2nd place, and California State University, Sacramento, 3rd.
NECA's Director of Member Relations, Wanessa Alves, and the Northern California Chapter's Pete Halver participated in the Job Fair held on Saturday, February 7th, 2015. Joining Pete were representatives from Long Electric and Collins Electric. Wanessa talked with many of the students and faculty members about the upcoming NECA Green Energy Student Chapter challenge held annually at the NECA convention, this year in San Francisco on October 3-6.
The 29th ASC Student Competition is scheduled for February 10-13, 2016, Sparks, NV. Contractors are encourage to attend and take advantage of an opportunity to employ graduating construction management students. Direct inquiries to Pete Halver .
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NECA Safety Conference
May 18-20, 2015 - Phoenix, AZ
Attend the electrical industry's premier safety conference created specifically for safety professionals working in the electrical contracting industry on May 18-20, 2015. Take advantage of cutting edge educational tracks, networking opportunities, and keep your company up-to-date in the ever-changing electrical industry. Participants will gain access to the latest safety and health information required to navigate the rapidly changing environment faced by today's electrical industry as well as multiple educational opportunities for both the inside and outside branches of our industry. To read more or to register for the conference visit the NSPC website.
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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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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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