IEC Member Newsletter October 15, 2020
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IEC 14th Annual Clay Shoot
Thursday, November 5, 2020
Defender Outdoors Clay Shooting Ranch
Morning Shoot
Special Thanks To Our Sponsors
Lunch Sponsor
Sunstate Equipment
Platinum Sponsors
Eco-Staff, LLC
Milwaukee Tool
Target Sponsor
ABB, Inc.
Cutler-Smith, PC
INSURICA
Trade Management
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Join us for the IEC Christmas Party and Board of Directors Installation
December 3, 2020
6:30 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.
The River Ranch Stockyards
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OSHA 10 TRAINING
OSHA 10 training provides you with a general overview of job-related health and safety hazards. It's ideal for entry-level workers who don't have any supervisory responsibilities.
Class presented by Pat Thomas, Thomas Loss Control, ENT.
Class limited to 40 people. Registrations and payment due by October 17, 2020
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CPR TRAINING
Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation – is an emergency lifesaving procedure performed when the heart stops beating. Immediate CPR can double or triple chances of survival after cardiac arrest.
Presented by Pat Thomas, Thomas Loss Control, ENT.
Class limited to 40 people, It will start on time 7:30am-3pm. Registrations and payment are due by October 23, 2020.
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FALL PROTECTION CLASS
The US Department of Labor (DOL) lists falls as one of the leading causes of traumatic occupational death, accounting for 8% of all occupational fatalities from trauma.
Class presented by Pat Thomas, Thomas Loss Control, ENT.
Class limited to 40 people. ONLY 4 SPOTS REMAIN - REGISTER SOON! Registrations and payment due by November 6, 2020.
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ONLINE ESTIMATING FUNDAMENTALS CLASS
This 2 half-day course covers the principles of commercial estimating. Use take-off forms provided, organize your jobs, learn take-off shorthand and increase profits on every job.
Class presented by Brian Hoffelder of Vision InfoSoft's.
Class limited to 40 people. Registrations and payment are due by November 24, 2020
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IEC Apprenticeship Program
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IEC now accepting application for classes starting January 18, 2021. The deadline to apply is December 17, 2020.
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Renew Your Electrical License
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The state of Texas requires all licensed electricians to have a current electrical license (Master, Journeyman or Apprentice License).
4 hour Continuing Education classes for electrical license renewal are available online. 4 hour continuing education classes also held weekly at the chapter training facility. Visit our website or click the appropriate registration button below for registration and more information.
Remember to log on to the TDLR website to pay the fee to renew your electrical license. IEC submits the renewal information for CE courses completed with IEC.
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IEC Member Anniversaries for October
Contractor Members:
Campbell Electric TX - IEC member for 1 year
Cassady Electric, Inc. - IEC member for 26 years
Daniel Electric Company - IEC member for 29 years
E-MC Electrical, Inc. - IEC member for 25 years
Kallmann Electric, Inc. - IEC member for 1 year
Pro-Master Electric, LLC - IEC member for 3 years
Pro-Tec Electric - IEC member for 1 year
Associate Members:
Higginbotham Insurance - IEC member for 5 years
J.D. Martin Company, Inc. - IEC member for 12 years
Milwaukee Tool Company - IEC member for 12 years
Trade Pros Network - IEC member for 1 year
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IEC National Convention
Powering Your Future
From the Safety of your Home
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IEC is Going Virtual – Join Us!
2020 has been a tough year for all of us, but as we approach Fall, IEC has something planned that offers the comradery and excitement you’ve been missing.
Are you ready for something truly special?
IEC is excited to invite you and all merit shop contractors throughout America to join us for the first ever IEC Virtual Convention & Expo 2020, delivered online and directly to your doorstep.
Register now to save your spot for a completely new, state-of-the-art, immersive, and interactive experience that will include the top-notch education sessions, exciting special events, critical networking, and vibrant expo hall you’ve come to expect from IEC Convention & Expo – all in a modern and easy to navigate virtual platform. Register Here
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Electrical Industry News and Safety
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4 ways Wireless Lets Contractors Do More With Less
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Over the last six months, no one has been unaffected by the global health crisis. Electrical contractors, who were already reinventing their business models in the face of widespread skilled labor shortages, have also been dealing with challenges resulting from changes in local and regional work rules, unanticipated supply chain disruptions, and unusual schedule constraints.
As contractors work to make up lost time and take care of their customers, there has never been a better time to consider the advantages of wireless lighting control. Let’s look at four ways wireless solutions can save time, reduce costs, and minimize risk, while adding value on each job.
Tom Perich
Lutron
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The Fortune Is In The Follow Up
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You and I, we run small to medium size businesses and we know that revenue is generated when we contract out our services, both residential and commercial. Yet not every sales encounter is a guaranteed sale. It is all part of a process and it is easy to be distracted and not follow up on prospects and customers. The main thing does not become the main thing.
Here are five GETS to use to follow up with inquires for your contracting services:
Curt Tueffert
DXP Enterprises
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Cybercriminals are Going Phishing
Tuesday, October 20, 2020 (1 PM CT)
60 minutes | Complimentary | Advance registration required
Cybercriminals love a good tragedy, natural or otherwise, as a tool to scam people around the world. With the COVID-19 pandemic in play, attackers have increased the attacks through email phishing as they rely on heightened emotions and fear in their scams. The psychology used in these attacks to bypass critical thinking is becoming more and more advanced. By leveraging techniques like focus redirection and exploiting the way our brain filters can be tricked in to perceiving a different reality, attackers are outpacing our best efforts to defend ourselves. We do know that throwing money at a problem doesn’t make it go away. Social engineering methods and the cyber criminals behind the attacks are furiously innovating, keeping IT professionals off-guard.
In this webinar, we will look at the tools and tricks these attackers are using to spread malware, steal credentials and infect organizations with ransomware. We will look at how we can defend against these attacks as well.
Who Should Attend:
Risk Managers
Operations Managers
HR Professionals
Owners/Operators
IT Professionals
What You Will Learn:
Perception vs. reality
Psychology behind the attacks
Identifying and developing defensive practices
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A Note from
Bob Hendren
Higginbotham Insurance
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Good afternoon,
The flyer below offers simple reminders of the importance of getting flu shots this season and highlights the differences between COVID-19, cold and flu symptoms that’s incredibly relevant as we enter Fall…
Also included is a flyer with suggestions on how to support your employees with kids at home who are trying to fight off pandemic fatigue…that’s frankly affecting all of us in some way right now.
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Cold, Flu or COVID-19? - Infographic
The common cold, flu and COVID-19 are all caused by viruses that affect your respiratory system, and all three illnesses share some symptoms. Learn more about the similarities and differences between the three illnesses with this infographic.
Flu Season and the COVID-19 Pandemic
The arrival of the fall and winter months signals many things, including the beginning of flu season. This means that the COVID-19 pandemic isn’t the only public health concern to consider anymore. This Live Well, Work Well article provides more information.
Methods for Supporting Working Parents
In the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic, working parents are now being forced to contend with their children’s new school routines. The uncertainty surrounding these routines and their impact on working parents will undoubtedly have ripple effects in the workplace. This article includes methods for accommodating working parents and pitfalls to avoid when doing so.
Bob Hendren
Higginbotham Insurance
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Supreme Court to Hear ERISA Preemption Dispute
“On October 6, 2020, the U.S. Supreme Court will hear argument on ERISA's preemptive effect on a state law regulating pharmacy benefit managers' (PBMs) generic drug reimbursement rates. The case considers regulation of PBMs under Arkansas law, but because a majority of states have enacted similar laws, the decision in Rutledge will extend beyond Arkansas.”
Jackson Lewis
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HHS Renews COVID-19 Public Health Emergency Determination
Affecting Group Health Plans
“HHS has renewed its determination that a public health emergency exists nationwide as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic, effective October 23, 2020. The FFCRA and CARES Act require group health plans to cover -- without cost-sharing, preauthorization, or other medical management requirements -- certain COVID-19-related diagnostic and preventive health services. The requirements are effective from March 18, 2020, for the duration of this HHS-declared public health emergency.”
Thomson Reuters
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THANK YOU!
2020 INDUSTRY PARTNERS
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