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MONTHLY MEMBER NEWS
JULY 2020
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As we hit the peak of summer, I hope business is busy and you are finding success in navigating the new world we are all living and working in. Your ABC of Iowa board met this past week and kicked off our 2020 PAC phone drive. Many of you may have received calls from me and if you haven’t, you will shortly.
We spend time raising money for our PAC to turn around and invest in candidates that share our values and continue to support and protect the merit shop. Over the past few years, because of our active PAC we have had an important seat at the table when it comes to discussing issues like PLAs, licensure changes and funding for our apprenticeship trust. The only way we will meet our goals is with your continued support.
I appreciate the contributions that some of you have already made and look forward to speaking with the rest of you in the coming weeks.
This month we also discussed actions being taken by the three councils relative to the recently adopted 2020-2023 strategic plan. Our council members have been hard at work with you in mind. We want to keep ABC of Iowa going in the right direction and that starts with a lot of planning. If you ever have any suggestions or concern, please feel free to reach out to me directly.
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APPRENTICESHIP & EDUCATION UPDATE
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Ginny Shindelar, VP of Education and Training Services
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FALL REGISTRATION: NOW OPEN
We are about to turn the page on a new school year at ABC of Iowa. Registration for classes opened this week and closes August 12. At this month's Trust meeting, the board extensively discussed policies and procedures for this next school year. When classes start in September, we will adhere to the CDC guidelines and recommendations/orders from Gov. Reynolds.
More information and details about the school year will be forthcoming, but rest assured we’re working with the Board of Trustees, instructors and staff to develop the best plan for students and members.
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Jared Harridge, Membership Director
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RECOGNIZING EIC WINNERS VIRTUALLY
In case you missed it, the Associated Builders and Contractors (ABC) of Iowa Executive Committee unanimously decided to cancel the 2020 ABC of Iowa Excellence in Construction (EIC) Awards Gala that had been scheduled for Tuesday, July 14th at Prairie Meadows in Altoona. Read Board Chairman Kent Meyn’s full letter to members
here.
Out of an abundance of caution regarding COVID, the facility added further restrictions on our event which make conducting a premier awards celebration for our members and their guests impossible.
We are disappointed that we are unable to celebrate in person, but we have planned virtual recognition that will be rolled out at the end of the month. Please keep an eye on our
Facebook page and
our website for more information.
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ANOTHER SUCCESSFUL GOLF EVENT
Thank you to those who participated in our Spring Golf Classic in Coralville. It was a sunny day of good golf, great conversation and useful networking.
SPECIAL THANKS TO OUR SPRING GOLF SPONSORS:
If you missed out, don’t worry, our Fall Golf Classic will be held Sept. 16
th in Polk City. More details to come.
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Rich Formanek, Safety Consultant
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Training Network Now Available
Training Network Now (TNN) offers one of the largest online training libraries in the market today. Through a subscription to this effective safety, training and HR video streaming service, it will save your organization $1,000's.
TNN’s video catalog is easy to stream anywhere, on any device, organized and searchable by topic, cost-effective, regularly updated, and available in Spanish (many titles).
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Safe + Sound Week
According to OSHA, “Safe + Sound Week is a nationwide event held each August that recognizes the successes of workplace health and safety programs and offers information and ideas on how to keep America's workers safe.”
This is an easy and convenient way for organizations to recognize their commitment to safety and raise awareness about safety.
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Michelle Kollasch, Marketing & Communications Coordinator
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Peterson Contractors Inc.
ABC of Iowa extends its congratulations to Cordell Peterson, founder of PCI, and longtime ABC of Iowa Member, who was recently recognized by Buena Vista University with the Sir John Marks Templeton Honor.
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SEPTEMBER 16
Fall Golf Classic (10:30 A.M.)
Tournament Club of Iowa
1000 Tradition Dr, Polk City, IA 50226
Registration coming in August.
SEPTEMBER 22
Le Mars Sportsman’s Club
31549 C-38, Le Mars, IA 51031
SEPTEMBER 24
Black Oak Clays
1243 180th St., Pella, IA 50219
OCTOBER 1
Highland Hideaway Hunting
3127 160th St., Riverside, IA 52327
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