Get Involved in an ABC Committee!! Take a look at the information below, and then choose a committee that interests you. It’s a great way to make awesome contacts, help your Association and have fun, all at the same time! Click here to download a form to fill out and fax to our office with your committee choices. Contact our President-CEO Kate McCaslin at (509)534-0826 with any questions.
Meeting day/time: Monthly, 4th Friday, 7:00 am
Location: ABC Chapter Offices
2011 Chairman:
Cary Berger, KC Charles, Inc. - (509) 276-1228
Makes and oversees IPC-ABC policy. Members are elected from the ABC membership each Fall for three year terms. Consists of 12 voting members including the Officers and nine Directors. The Immediate Past-Chairman sits ex-officio.
Meeting day/time: Monthly, 3rd Friday, 7:00 am
Location: ABC Chapter Office
2011 Chairman:
Cary Berger, KC Charles, Inc. - (509) 276-1228
The Executive Committee consists of the Chair, Chair-Elect, Secretary, Treasurer and Immediate Past-Chair. Provides oversight and direction for CEO.
Meeting day/time: Monthly, varying dates and times
Location: Varies
2011 North Region Chair:
Mike Kirschbaum, ACI Coatings LLC - (509) 891-4959
2011 Southern Idaho Chairs:
Matt Brown, Professional Construction Management Co. LTD
(208) 869-7555
Julie Ellison, Labor Ready, Inc. - (208) 353-1409
This committee plans and coordinates all of the networking events, general meetings and special events for the Chapter.
Meeting day/time: Varying dates and times
Location: Determined by Committee
2011 Chairs:
Murph Anderson, Rainbow Electric - (509) 534-3030
& Shane Miller, DIVCON, Inc. - (509) 466-8900
Organizes and conducts the Annual ABC Clay Shoot, the proceeds of which benefit the ABC Scholarship program.
Meeting day: Monthly, varying dates and times
Location: ABC Chapter Offices
2011 Chair:
Larry Jeffres, R. C. Worst & Co. - (208) 664-2133
Oversees all education and training classes and programs, coordinating with other committees as needed. Meets in conjunction with the Apprentice and Training Trust.
Meeting day: Varying dates and times
Location: ABC Chapter Office
2011 Chair:
Ryan Yahne, Winston & Cashatt. - (509) 838-6131
This peer group meets to discuss issues related to sustainable building.
Meeting day: Bi-weekly while the State Legislatures are in session, monthly thereafter to be determined
2011 WA Chair:
Shane Miller; DIVCON, Inc. - (509)466-8900
2011 ID Chair:
Dean Haagenson, Contractors Northwest Inc. - (208) 667-2456
Oversees all legislative programs, including lobbying activities. Also raises funds for the ABC Washington State Political Action Committees and coordinates distribution of funds to approved candidates.
Legal Rights and Strategies
Meeting day: Monthly, 3rd Wednesday, 7:30 am
Location: Perkins Restaurant, Division and Spokane
2011 Chair:
Mike Bissell; Campbell & Bissell, PLLC - (509) 455-7100
Composed of attorneys from ABC member legal firms. Develops and conducts seminars and workshops concerning legal issues affecting ABC members.
Meeting day: Monthly, 1st Tuesday, 10:00 am
Location: ABC Chapter Office
2011 Chair:
Mary Gorman, Rainbow Electric, Inc. - (509) 534-3030
Oversees and coordinates the IPC-ABC Retro program and activities.
Meeting day: Bi-Monthly, 2nd Tuesday, 4:00 pm
Location: Merit Electric: 815 N Helena Street
2011 Chair:
Todd Gillingham, Merit Electric - (509) 535-3930
Composed of designated Safety Personnel from ABC Member Companies. Develops and implements safety programs, safety training and certifications and consultation services.
Meeting day/time: Varying dates and times
Location: ABC Chapter Office
2011 Chair:
Claudia Bjorklund, Bjorklund Woodworks - (509) 484-1202
Designs and coordinates fundraising activities for the IPC-ABC Scholarship fund. Responsible for evaluating applicants and making final selections for recipients of the $1,000 ABC Scholarships and the $2,500 Gene Harder Memorial Scholarship distributed.
Meeting day/time: Monthly, as scheduled
Location: Varies
2011 Chair:
Brian Whipple, Interior Systems, Inc., - (208) 853-2233
The Governing Council provides direction for the Southern Idaho regional office, and interfaces with the Board of Directors through its Board representative.
Meeting day/time: Varying dates and times
Location: ABC Chapter Office
2011 Chair:
TBD
Oversees and directs activities of the ABC Training Trust fund. Consists of a minimum of five individuals each of who are elected for a one year term each Fall.
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