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Greetings!
This month President Dave Bishton continues the discussion regarding communication within CSI and in particular the Southwest Region. I am having my own adventures in cyberspace, so to speak - having mastered Facebook enough to be dangerous, I am venturing into Twitter land. No, I don't care what my cousin had for breakfast or what Lady Gaga is wearing today. With Dave Bishton's mentoring I am beginning to see the value of Twitter when used for professional purposes. As I go through the learning curve I will report back on my progress (and errors) so that you may learn as well, and maybe decide to give it a try. You should.
Happy holidays!
"Santa Claus has the right idea. Visit people once a year." ~Victor Borge
David Furry, PE, CSI, CCS
Editor, Southwest Breezes
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STAYING IN TOUCH
David A. Bishton, RA, CSI, CCS, CCCA,
Southwest Region President
So what's your situation at the end of the year? 2012 draws to a close with our Southwest Region relatively steady in membership, and working hard as always in chapter outreach activities. We are at 687 members - approximately where we were in September, but still on the lower end of a 1.5% range for this year. It has been quite a year, and we've all been working hard to stay afloat during uncertain times. The construction economy continues to say "manana" - we think it's going to improve tomorrow, next year, etc. CSI, however, is working hard to make today count.
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BEST WISHES, JOE
We regret to announce that our FY2013 Vice-President Joe Morales, CSI, RRO is leaving our Region and is relocating to the central Florida area. He is now working for GAF in their Roofing Division and will be reunited with his colleagues in the Southeast Region. I know the Las Vegas Chapter will miss his leadership presence, and so will we all.
Thanks again, Joe, and best wishes in Florida. We hope to see you in Nashville next year!
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NON-TRADITIONAL COMMITTEE CHAIRS NEEDED - WHY?
YES
- To introduce chapter leaders in like positions to fellow Region cannon fodder, no...co-conspirators, no... volunteer leaders (better).
- To encourage chapter leaders to share (specifically) what works and what doesn't work with other like-minded leaders.
- To keep an eye open for resources that would benefit...
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IS NOW THE TIME TO TAKE THE CSI E XAM?
Early registration is underway for the April 2013 test window. Check with your local Chapter for exam preparation classes as well as the YouTube CSI Channel.
Albuquerque, Denver, Las Vegas, Pikes Peak, Phoenix, Salt Lake City all have an exam prep course planned for one or both exams next year - check out their websites below!
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REGION OFFICERS PRESIDENT
David Bishton, RA, CSI, CCS, CCCA
PRESIDENT-ELECTIs it you? See below.
SECRETARY/TREASURER
Robin Snyder, CSI, CCS
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HAVE YOU SEEN IT?
The new CSI logo is coming!
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CHAPTER PICS
Las Vegas Chapter adventure with food packing at Three Square
Salt Lake City Chapter October meeting
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NEWS
Lack of Workers Plagues Construction Industry In Southwest
By USA Today
The construction industry shed 2.2 million workers between January 2007 and last year. So now there's an overabundance of them eager for jobs, right? Wrong.
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Caesars to Renovate Las Vegas Strip Property into $185M Boutique Hotel/Casino
-Scott Blair
Caesars Entertainment Corp. in Las Vegas has secured financing to convert Bill's Gamblin' Hall & Saloon, located along the Las Vegas Strip at Flamingo Road, into a boutique lifestyle hotel and casino. The $185-million renovation includes the addition of a rooftop pool as well as a nightclub to be managed by Drai Management Group.
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CU Boulder Project Team Working on New Campus Utility System
by Mark Shaw
A highly visible campus-wide project is under way at the University of Colorado Boulder that will further the university's reputation as a leader in sustainability and an innovator in reducing carbon emissions.
CU Boulder is upgrading the utility infrastructure that serves the entire main campus. It will also greatly improve energy efficiency and slash carbon emissions. The multi-phased project is anticipated to be fully operational by winter 2014 and is comprised of three main elements:
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SOUTHWEST BREEZES
Archive of past issues of
Southwest Breezes
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