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Start your Monday off with the Chapter news and updates from our latest meetings. Also, RSVP for the Fall General Member Meeting if you can make it. Have a very relaxing Labor Day break.|
"If we don't change, we don't grow.
If we don't grow, we aren't really living."
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This Week
MON
| 24th
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| California Apprenticeship Council Meeting, Oakland Auditorium
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| TUE
| 25th
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| BASA Meeting, Teleconference
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| NECA Heritage Class Presentation, Training Center, Modesto
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| ACG Tech Forum, ZNEC, San Leandro
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| Alameda LMCC Chapter Office, Dublin
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| WED
| 26th
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| San Joaquin WIB, Stockton
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| Alameda WIB, Oakland
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| Small Business Boost Conference, UC Davis
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| BOMA Environmental Committee, Oakland
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| Safety Committee, Chapter Office, Dublin
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| Institute of Real Estate Management Tour, ZNEC, San Leandro
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| THU
| 27th
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| 684 Trust Funds, Surla's, Modesto
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| 1:30 PM | Modesto JATC, Training Center, Modesto |
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| Business Forum, Doubletree, Pleasanton
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| FRI
| 28th
| 12:30 PM
| Santa Clara Golf Tournament, Cinnabar Hills, San Jose
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Board Of Directors Elections
Nomination Procedures
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The election process for the Chapter's Board of Directors has begun. This year there are seats available in each Division. If you are interested in serving your Division as a representative on the Chapter's Board of Directors, please contact the Nominating Committee Chair for your area.
- Alameda Mike Boehmer (510) 483-0500
- Modesto Brian Gini (209) 524-6641
- Napa Greg Long (707) 252-3512
- Technology Ron Kunkel (510) 795-9999
- Stockton Gary Woody (209) 464-4878
Pursuant to the Chapter's Bylaws, to be eligible to serve as a director an individual must be the designated voting representative of a member firm in good standing.
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Industry Nights Held in Manteca & Fairfield
Contractors/IBEW Support Efforts
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Due to the current man-power shortage in the Greater Bay Area, the National Labor-Management Cooperation Committee agreed to hold Industry Nights for some of our jurisdictions. Our IBEW partner's set up radio advertisements, mailers, and in-person visits to electricians in Solano, Napa, Stockton, and Modesto, in an effort to get certified electricians to attend the events.
On Tuesday, August 18th, the Modesto and Stockton jurisdictions held an Industry Night in Manteca. Contractors in attendance were Bockmon & Woody Electric Co. Inc., Collins Electrical Co. Inc., and Con J. Franke Electric, Inc. These contractors interviewed roughly 40 potential electricians.
On Thursday, August 20th, an Industry Night was held in Fairfield, which catered to the Solano/Napa jurisdiction. Contractors in attendance were Long Electric, West Coast Electric Service Co. Inc., Woltz Electric, and ZECO Electric Co. Throughout the evening 25 potential electricians were interviewed.
A representative from the JATC attended each night and spoke to individuals who were interested in joining the Apprentice training program for the corresponding jurisdiction. NECA staff and IBEW leaders were also in attendance each night to help facilitate the evening and answer any questions from the potential hires. The Industry Nights were a great success and we thank everyone who helped setup the evenings, as well as those who were in attendance.
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Institute Of Real Estate Management
Visiting ZNEC, August 26, 2015
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The IREM is an international community of real estate managers dedicated to ethical business practices, maximizing the value of investment real estate, and promoting superior management through education and information sharing. It is the home for all industry professionals connected to real estate management, service both multi-family and commercial sectors. IREM will visit and tour the ZNE Center on Wednesday, August 26th at 5:30 PM followed by a networking reception until 7:30 PM. We encourage our contractors to join us to network with these commercial building managers and decision-makers.
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Observed & Carpenter's Off Day
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The Labor Day Holiday will be observed on Monday, September 7. Carpenters Off Day is on Friday,September 4, where this is included in your respective agreement. In the Chapter's jurisdiction this included Local Union 595 Inside Agreement, and Local 180 Inside Agreement and Bay to Borders. Please remember that "Off Days" also apply to work performed under the 9th District S&C Agreement if the work is performed in a Local where the Inside Agreement observes "Off Days." Be sure to check specific language in your agreement to ensure if electricians work on a project with other crafts that receive premium pay for "Carpenters "Off Days." Contact the Chapter office with any questions.
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Delivering To Four Deserving Charities
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Each year our annual Golf Tournament generates enough revenue to cover expenses and donate to various charities within our Chapter's jurisdiction. Over the last few weeks, NECA and our contractors visited the charities selected by our contractors. We were honored to deliver gifts of $5,000 each to these charities, pictured from left to right and The Greater Bay Area Make-A-Wish Foundation (not pictured):
Checks were presented to these very deserving charities by Kurt Brinkman, Brian Gini, Lew Frain, Greg Armstrong, Julie Russell, Darlene Besst, and Scot VanBuskirk. We were able to tour the facilities and learn more about how these programs serve the people in their respective areas. Each person we met with expressed gratitude for being chosen to receive our gift, and asked us to convey to all of those responsible a sincere thank you! We could not have done this without the support of all of our contractors, and for that we are very grateful. Please take a moment to visit the web sites to learn more about these organizations.
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Annual Safety Poster Contest
Winners Announced!
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On Saturday, August 15, 2015, the IBEW/Joint Safety Committee held it's Annual Safety Poster contest at the Local Union 595 annual picnic. There were approximately 75 entries in four age categories. Congratulations to this year's winners pictured below!
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Adamaris Umanzor Ages 7-12
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Maximillian Aguilera Ages 13-17
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With over 500 in attendance, the local's annual picnic is one that is anticipated each year. Special thanks to all who participated in the safety poster contest. All of the participant's artwork will be included in the 2016 IBEW/NECA Joint Safety Committee Calendar.
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Small Business Boost Conference
August 26, 2015
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Congressman John Garamendi is co-hosting the 2015 Small Business Boost Conference on August 26th, 9AM - 1PM, at the UC Davis Conference Center, 550 Alumni Lane, Davis. The conference will feature a keynote program titled "Aligning Business Strategy," a panel titled "Accessing Capital for your Small Business," and will provide 3 boot-camp workshops on business marketing, operations and networking. The conference will showcase available resources and services for small businesses from Small Business Development Centers, Workforce Investment Boards, and local Chambers of Commerce. Register here.
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Free NECA Tradeshow Entry
Plan Your Convention Experience
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The largest electrical tradeshow is here in San Francisco this October 3-6 and NECA invites you to the Tradeshow floor and Technical Workshops at no cost. NECA has also partnered with our exhibitors to bring you nineteen (19) technical workshops in the areas of power, improving productivity, alternative energy opportunities, new management tools, security, and life safety included with your free Tradeshow entry. For more information, visit the convention website and register using the coupon below. To customize your experience, Pre-Convention Workshops are offered Friday and Saturday, October 2-3 at a modest fee. Courses include Risk Management, significant changes to the 2014 NEC, Project Preplanning, Leadership, Stress Reduction and OSHA ET&D 10-Hour Train the Trainer Course.
Full convention registration includes even more educational topics designed to improve your business. For full registration, please contact Julie Russell at the Chapter.
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Free Tradeshow Floor Entry
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Fall General Member Meeting
Submit Your RSVP
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Have you confirmed your attendance at this year's Fall General Member Meeting on Wednesday, September 9th? If not, please take a moment to do so today. The evening will begin at 6PM with a networking reception and hosted hors d'oeuvres. A highlight of this meeting will be the presentation of 9th Annual Project Excellence Awards where Chapter contractors and their team partners are recognized for their outstanding electrical/technology installations. We will also present Marv Jensen Safety Awards recognizing excellence in safety on IBEW/NECA projects. This year, we're excited to invite The Honorable Libby Schaaf, Mayor of Oakland, to join us.
We hope that you will join us as for a fun evening of networking, dinner, and celebration. Contact Juanita Mitchell at the Chapter office to be added to the guest list.
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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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Golf in Support of a Good Cause
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 IBEW Local Union 595 is holding its 3rd Annual Golf Tournament on September 11th. See attached flyer for details and registration information.
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