CFMA VOS Chapter Updates
January 1, 2015

2015 Economic Outlook

Joint Session with ABA

It's not too late to register for the 2015 Economic Outlook coming up this Wednesday, January 7. It will be held at the Private Country Club at 7th Street & Thomas Road from 11:30 - 1:30. The schedule includes:

Cliff Brewis of McGraw Hill with a general construction economic outlook
Cheryl Lisiewski of May Clinic with an outlook on healthcare construction
Valerie Churchwell & Angela Booker of City of Phoenix Aviation Dept with an outlook on airport construction and minority contractor opportunities

If you haven't signed up yet, register here by end of day Monday!

2014 - A Year in Review

Be proud to be a member of this active and engaged CMFA chapter! If you are new or just haven't kept track of all that our members accomplished in 2014 - here's a quick review!

Successful Construction Executive of the Year event in April, recognizing industry leaders
Sold Out Golf Tournament in October, raising scholarship funds for students pursuing degrees in the field of construction at Arizona universities, for first time VoS conference attendees, and for VoS members pursuing their CCIFP certifications
Top notch presenters at the May Education Forum and at each of the monthly luncheons keeping VoS members informed and educated on industry topics
Members engaging in community service opportunities including citrus gleaning, Feed My Starving Children, UMom Walk for Homeless Families and St. Mary's Food Bank
Financial support from the chapter for UMom, and member donations from December's "Member Roast" for St. Mary's
Largest chapter presence at the National Conference in Las Vegas in June
Over a dozen members sitting for their CCIFP certification in December
VoS members and leaders contributing endless hours in attempting to "fix" ADOR TPT Reform, and then educating members and others in the construction industry of the changes going into effect 1/1/15

If you haven't been an active participant in these or the many other activities that VoS has available each year, now is the time to get involved! Check out the calendar of events on the website, or committees available to participate in!

January Luncheon

The VOS Chapter regular monthly luncheon will be held on Thursday, January 15 at the Doubletree. Stephan King will be presenting on tax updates for the new year. Register here by Friday, January 9.

Save the Date!

The 2015 Construction Executive of the Year Awards Dinner will be held on
Thursday, April 30 at Talking Stick Resort in Scottsdale. More details, along with nomination forms, will be available soon. Stay tuned and don't miss this event that proves to be more inspirational and entertaining each year!

Contact:

Glenda Whitten, CFMA VOS Administrator
PO Box 7703, Phoenix, AZ 85011

cfma-admin@cox.net , fax 602-279-4070
CFMA VOS Website