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, 3rd Friday, 7:00 am
Location: ABC Chapter Offices
2010 Chair:
Dan Demchuk, Moss Adams, LLP
(509) 747-2600
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, 2nd Friday, 6:30 am
Location: ABC Chapter Office
2010 Chair: Dan Demchuk, Moss Adams, LLP
(509) 747-2600
The Executive Committee consists of the Chair, Chair-Elect, Secretary, Treasurer and Immediate Past-Chair. Provides oversight and direction for CEO.
Meeting day/time: 4th Wednesday, 4:00 p.m.
Location: Varies
2010 Chair: TBD
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: Varies
2010 Chair:
Shane Miller, DIVCON, Inc. and
Murph Anderson, Rainbow Electric, Inc.
(509)534-0826
Organizes and conducts the Annual ABC Clay Shoot, the proceeds of which benefit the ABC Scholarship program.
Meeting day: Varying dates and times
Location: ABC Chapter Offices
2010 Chair: Tricia Galvano, Moss Adams, LLP
(509) 747-2600
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: Varies
2010 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
Location: ABC Chapter Office
2010 WA Chair:
Shane Miller; DIVCON, Inc.
(509)466-8900
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.
Meeting day: Varying Dates and times
Location: Contractors Northwest, Inc's office: 3731 N. Ramsey Rd., Coeur d'Alene, ID 838152010 Chairman: Dean Haagenson, Contractors Northwest, Inc.
(208) 667-2456
Oversees all legislative programs, including lobbying activities. Also raises funds for the ABC Idaho 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 Falls Blvd., Spokane, Washington
2010 Chair:
Mike Bissell; Campbell, Bissell & Kirby, 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: Varying dates and times
Location: ABC Chapter Office
2009-10 Chair: Mary Gorman; Rainbow Electric, Inc.
(509) 534-3030
Oversees and coordinates the IPC-ABC Retro program and activities.
Meeting day: Every other month, 1st Tuesday, 4:00 p.m.
Location: Merit Electric ~ 815 N Helena Street; Spokane, WA 99202
2010 Chair: Todd Gillingham; Merit Electric, Inc.
(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: Varying dates and times
Location: ABC Chapter Office
2010 Chair: Claudia Bjorklund; Bjorklund Woodworks, Inc.
(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 five-$1,000 IPC-ABC Scholarships and the $2,500 Gene Harder Memorial Scholarship that are distributed annually.
Meeting day: Varying dates and times
Location: TBD
2010 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: Monthly, 2nd Wednesday, 12:00 p.m.
Location: ABC Chapter Office
2009 Chair:
Tricia Galvano, Moss Adam, LLP.
(509) 747-2600
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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