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It's almost August and October will be here before you know it so start planning your itinerary for the NECA Convention this week. See the convention coupon below to take advantage of Free Tradeshow Floor Entry. Enjoy your week!
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"If you let your fear of consequence prevent you from following your deepest instinct, your life will be safe, expedient and thin."
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This Week
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| 27th
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| CSBA Meeting, Paradiso, San Leandro
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| 28th
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| WED
| 29th
| 4:30 PM
| IBEW/NECA Joint Safety Committee, Chapter Office, Dublin
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| WED-FRI
| 29-31st
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| California Apprenticeship Council, Sacramento
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| 30-31st
| 8:00 AM
| NECA & IBEW Partnering Session, ZNEC, San Leandro
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NorCal NECA & IBEW 595 Partnering Session
Thursday through Friday, July 30-31st
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The NorCal NECA/IBEW Local 595 Partnering Session is this week. NECA and IBEW leaders will work through a step-by-step process of identifying the challenges confronting the local industry, develop methods of meeting these challenges, and taking advantage of opportunities for the future. We are looking at good representation from our NECA Contractors so far, but there is still room for those of you who have not yet confirmed your attendance. Contact Scot VanBuskirk to confirm your attendance.
Date: Thursday - Friday, July 30 -31, 2015
Time: 8AM - 5PM each day
Location: ZNE Center, San Leandro
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Power Secrets of Master Negotiators Seminar
Wednesday, August 12th
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The Northern California Chapter is hosting a seminar on tools for negoti ators. Participants will gain an understanding of the psychology of negotiation and develop powerful skills to ensure success. See the attached flyer for detailed information. Reply to Juanita Mitchell to register your attendance.
Date: Wednesday, August 12, 2015
Time: 8:30AM - 12:00PM
Location: NECA Office, 6300 Village Parkway, Dublin
Cost: $100 (education fund credits may be used),
$300 Non-members
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Alameda County DA Annual Fun-Raiser BBQ
August 20th
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Alameda County District Attorney Nancy O'Malley will host her 5th Annual Summer Family Fun-Raiser BBQ on August 20, 2015, 5:30PM, at the Alameda County Fairgrounds, Pleasanton. The picnic will be in the Ivy Glen Park Picnic Area. Last year, the BBQ was a sell-out with nearly 650 in attendance.
Each year, Nancy honors individuals and organizations with the "Nancy's Hero" Award for their contributions, leadership and commitment to building safe communities and empowering individuals to achieve their best. We are pleased to announce that among this year's recipients is Tom Curran, Chair of the Alameda County ECT. Tom will be honored for the unique way in which he has helped to change or enhance lives of thousands of children, youth and families in Alameda County. Congratulations, Tom and thank you for your commitment to make a difference in Alameda County!
The Chapter will participate with a sponsorship, which includes eight tickets. Greg Armstrong and Darlene Besst will attend and welcome others to attend with them. Tickets will be given on a first come first served basis. Contact Darlene Besst if you have interest in attending. Tickets are also available for purchase on Nancy's website.
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San Francisco Public Utilities Commission
O' Shaughnessy Dam Drum Gate Automation (HH-977)
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A pre-bid conference for the SFPUC's $900,000 O'Shaughnessy Dam Drum Gate Automation project will be held at 10AM on Wednesday, July 29, 3015, at 1 Lakeshore Drive, Main Dining Room, Moccasin, CA. The bid due date is August 20, 2015.
The objective of the project is to replace manually operated 18-inch valves with new control valves to allow drum gate operation by PLC based control systems. The work is to be performed in Tuolumne, CA. Click here for detailed information on the project.
The LBE subcontracting goal for this project is 5%. Both SF small and micro LBEs and SFPUC-LBEs (firms certified by the CMD) can be utilized to meet this requirement. The CMD contact is Regina Chan, 415-551-4335 rchan@sfwater.org.
Hardcopy versions of plans, specifications, and bidding documents are available at 525 Golden Gate Ave., 1st Floor Customer Service Desk, San Francisco. Submit questions to QBD@sfwater.org.
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UC Merced Leaders Make Case For Growth
New Construction
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Saying their crowded campus needs to expand, UC Merced leaders last week presented plans to construct new classrooms, dorms and labs over the next five to seven years; and to enroll nearly 4,000 more students.
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IBEW Local Union 595 is holding its 3rd Annual Golf Tournament on Friday, September 11th at the Dublin Ranch Golf Course. The tournament will benefit the American Board for Child Diabetics and will be great fun. See the attached flyer at the right for event details and registration information.
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NECA Convention, October 3-6th
Registration Open
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Registration is open for the NECA 2015 show at the LEED-Gold-certified Moscone Center in San Francisco. Plan to attend the show and take advantage of the opportunities available in preconvention workshops, management seminars, general sessions and ceremonies. The tradeshow floor is a virtual classroom itself where you can investigate technological advances and discover industry partners eager to help you find time saving solutions.
The Chapter's room block is at the Marriott Marquis San Francisco located near the Convention Center in the SOMA District. For detailed convention information, and to plan your itinerary, visit the NECA Convention website.
Complete the attached NorCal NECA chapter registration and housing form and email before Early Bird rates expire on August 13, 2015. For those unable to register for the full convention, use the attached coupon below. This free entry will give you access to the tradeshow floor all three days, technical workshops and Showstopper Showcase and is a great experience for your employees or industry partners. Combine this entry with a pre-convention workshop, for a great learning experience at a modest fee.
For any additional questions or information, please contact Julie Russell.
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Free Tradeshow Floor Entry
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Business Certification Request
Which Ones Do You Hold?
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We often receive requests for contractors who hold certain business certifications, including Small Business, Disabled Veteran, Minority Owned, Woman Owned, etc. The Chapter would like to keep a record of our contractors who possess these and other business certifications. To allow us to better serve you, please contact Darlene Besst at the Chapter office to advise of which certifications you currently hold.
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