The Construction Specifications Institute WEST REGION
President
Craig Mount,
CSI, CDT, AIA, NCARB, LEED AP
WEST REGION CORNER
August 2010
Hi Everyone.
I hope you are enjoying your summer. The West has certainly been lucky with moderate temperatures, while many of our colleagues throughout CSI have had unfortunate, terrible weather. So we should feel lucky for this, and really lucky for so much more. Yes, I know the economy is not-so-good, but I believe that construction is picking up really. Yes, I know there are natural disasters and man-made tragedies throughout the world, but I believe there are more relief organizations and more selfless dedicated people helping people throughout the world than at any other time in history. Yes, I know there is corporate and government greed, but I believe the pendulum has swung and more companies are becoming socially and personally responsible. Yes, I know, your probably thinking Pollyanna is my middle name, but I do believe, rather than despair and sadness, much more is being done and can be accomplished with faith and hope, cooperation, humanity, generosity, compassion, a little optimism and a lot of appreciation. So first let me thank all of you. Thank you for your activity in CSI and for electing me President of the West Region. I will do my very best to serve the Chapters and members of CSI, and I appreciate this opportunity to serve. I am pretty sure I will not be able to please everyone all the time, and I may make some mistakes – duh – like newsletter articles that are too long. But hopefully I will also do things right. In any case, let me know your opinions and suggestions. It is through teamwork and mutual respect that we can do our very best. …….. Thank you to the other West Region leaders who have guided this organization to the great place it is today, such as Duane Johnson, FCSI, CDT, AIA and Janet Piccola, FCSI for their superb leadership for the past two years. I hope they continue to lend their wise voices and helping hands. Thank you to other Region Officers who are continuing to serve in FY 11: Dave Willis, CSI, CDT, CCCM as Vice President, Ed Buch, CSI, CCS, AIA as Secretary, Bob Siegrist, CSI, CDT, AIA as Treasurer, and Stephen Nash, CSI, CCS, CCCA, AIA, LEED AP, our new Institute Director. We also a great cast of volunteers for West Region Committee Chairs. They deserve a round of applause to take on this often thankless responsibility. Please call them to say hi, lend support, volunteer, ask for ideas or advice, or offer some suggestions for what the Region could, or should, be doing – they would love to hear from you. Our West Region focus in the coming year is “Chapter service”. Academic Affairs/Programs: Mary Alice Avila, CSI, CCS, RA, MS, LEED AP Awards: Duane Johnson, FCSI, CDT, AIA Certification: Cathy Guglielmoni, CSI, CCCA Communications: Eric Camin, CSI, MAI Education: Dane Dodd-Hansen, FCSI, CCS, RA Finance: Brian Cournoyer, CSI, CCS, NCARB, LEED AP Leadership Development: Janet Piccola, FCSI Membership: David Falk, CSI Programs/Speaker’s Bureau: Krista Nelson, CSI, CDT, RA, LEED AP Region Conference 2010: Dave Willis, CSI, CDT, CCCM Technical: Mary Nowee, FCSI, CCS, RA Nominating: Valarie Harris, FCSI, CCPR One last reminder – come to the West Region Conference, September 30 to October 3 in beautiful Hope to see you there,
Michael Fuller, CSI, CDT, AIA, LEED AP
Jennifer Alexander, CSI, CCCA
Stuart Seiden, CSI, CDT
Go to www.csiwestregion.org for their contact information.
Craig Mount, CSI, CDT, AIA, NCARB, LEED AP
David Willis, CSI, CDT, CCCM
WEST REGION CORNER
July 2010
Greetings to all as we head into another exciting new year with CSI. It feels like it was just yesterday I stared out as the West Region VP, and here we are on the brink of a new year with new governance and all. This will be a busy year, with the West Region Conference coming up this fall at the Tenaya Lodge near Yosemite, The mid year Board Meeting in I have had the extreme pleasure of attending four chapter dinner meetings in the last two months in I want to compliment Jennifer Alexander and Craig Mount for their continued work and diligence as Co-Chairs of the West Region Membership Committee. Lately Jennifer has been sending E-mails of encouragement to the West Region Chapters with declining memberships. By the way, congratulations to the Inland Empire and Professional organization. I want to encourage you all to seriously think about attending the WR Fall Conference. The committee has put together a great program for members and significant others alike. I know the WR Leadership Committee is working on having a great program for all those new and old chapter committee members. This isn’t restricted to the committee chairs, so please sign up. The Sponsorship application, Hotel registration, and Member link on line or mail in registration is all available through the WR Region or Fresno Chapter Websites. I know there has been a little confusion with some of the Sponsoring vendors as to what activities are included in full registration. This information is on both websites. There is also a breakdown of ala cart activities. The Committee hopes you will all come a little early or stay a little later to take in the beauty of the Sierra Nevada and the aw inspiring Yosemite Valley. In closing I want to welcome you all to a new year in CSI. Please call be anytime with any issues or questions you may have and may all your endeavors be prosperous. Respectfully Submitted, David A. Willis, CSI, CDT, CCCM West Region VP
1. Make some calls to non-renewed members
2. Send a “nice to meet you” email to somebody you met at an AIA, USGBC, or other
3 Be extra friendly to existing members at you nest meeting.
4 Invite a colleague at work to go with you to the next Chapter event.
5 Call two past Chapter Presidents and ask for help
6 Tell others how CSI has so much to offer and why you like it.
I know these are not new ideas and we all have heard them before, but it doesn’t hurt to be reminded about them now and again.