AMERICAN SOCIETY OF PROFESSIONAL ESTIMATORS, QUAD CITIES CHAPTER 71 Inside Edi/on Presidents Plug By: Jeff Kaczinski Current Events Board Mee/ng Minutes Commi0ee s Who to contact Cri/cal Calendar Words of wisdom Board of Directors 2015-2016 Volume Issue
Page 2 PRESIDENT RESIDENT S PLUG JEFF KACZINSKI ACZINSKI,, CPE, CPE American Society of Professional Estimators Quad Cites Chapter #71 P.O. Box 4773 Davenport, Iowa 52808 President s Plug November 2015 Being thankful/ With Thanksgiving approaching next week, it s easy to get sidetracked with all the work each of us has on our tables. We sometimes forget the little things in our lives to be thankful for. Many people have paved the way for us to enjoy the luxuries we have today; we have lights, clean running water and heat at our disposal everyday, all of which can easily be taken for granted. There are many places in this world that still don't have these luxuries and some live in conditions where they are fearful for theirs and their families lives. Take a moment to think of something you are thankful for and reflect on its impact in your life. The world is an amazing (and dangerous) place and when we remember to be thankful we contribute to making it better. Happy Thanksgiving! Jeff Kaczinski President American Society of Professional Estimators Quad Cities Chapter #71 NOVEMBER PRESIDENTS PLUG
Page 3 ASPE s 2015 Annual golf outing had a great turn out with many of our mem/ bers and guests attending on what turned out to be a great afternoon for golf at Sunrise Golf Course. ASPE was able to raise money for scholarships we will be providing for a candidate in the near future! Scott Mouw thanking everyone for their support and participation
Page 4 MEETING MINUTES November 6th, 2015 @ Kelly s 11:30 a.m. AMERICAN SOCIETY of PROFESSIONAL ESTIMATORS PO BOX 4773 DAVENPORT, IOWA 52808 NOVEMBER 2015 Board Meeting November 6, 2015 Members Present Jeff Kaczinski Doug Zumaris Mike Eddy Evan Powers Ryan Andresen Bob Guild Tony Latoria John Blow Nick Peschang Members Absent Robert Berger Colin DeBuysere Tom Quinn Other Members Present Nate Miller Secretary s Report WHEN: : FRIDAY, December 4th@ 11:35 AM. WHERE: : Kelley s Irish Pub Report was approved. Treasurer s Report There was no treasurer s report. Old Business Chapter Website. Website is up to date. Chapter Achievement Award Assignments No action Poker Tournament Nate Miller Tournament will take place in January. Business Card Advertising Nick Peschang to send out billings for this; we need to have a newsletter sent out in order to actually do some advertising. Scholarships Mike Huskey 3 scholarships will be awarded this year.
Page 5 New Business Annual budget needs to be established. Committee Reports: Certification Scott Robinson No report. CPE presentation at future meeting? Fellowship Nate Miller Dinner meeting at Granite City Brew & Food. We need a program for this. Nate suggested a program with Rock Island Renaissance. Fundraising Evan Powers Sign up sheet was sent around at the last dinner meeting for members wanting to furnish raffle prizes for the year. Golf Outing Scott Mouw No report.. Leadership Development Gary Kamp No report. Gary would like to be relieved of this committee. Membership Mike Eddy. No report. Programs Nate Miller Rock Island Renaissance? Awards/Nominations/PR Tony Latoria, Chairman. No report Website Tony Latoria No report. Golf Outing Scott Mouw No report. Scholarships Mike Huskey Voted to award (3) scholarships this year in online vote. Seminars / Robert Berger, Chairman To be held in February. Need program and venue. Standards/Ethics/By+Laws /John Blow, Chairman. No report. Other Business None Next meeting December 4, 2015. Meeting was adjourned at 12:30 P.M. by President Jeff Kaczinski Respectfully Submitted: Robert Guild, CPE Board Secretary
Page 6 SAY IT IN THE BOTTOM LINE We want to hear your editorials, comments and stories. If you run across an interesting article that would benefit the membership, please submit it to the Editor. Send Submissions to Nick Peschang at nickp@bsscompany.com Committees Who To Contact Committee Chairperson Phone Fax E+Mail Certification Scott Robinson (563) 381/4800 (563) 381/4804 scottr@hometownplg.com Communications/Newsletter Nick Peschang (309) 764/7445 (309) 764/7448 nickp@bsscompany.com Fellowship Nate Miller ASPE Dedicated to Improving the Skills of Construction Estimators, and the Quality of Estimates Through Education Fundraising Evan Powers (563)/ 355/2651 epowers@alliedconst.com Golf Outing Nate Miller Scott Mouw (563) 322/7991 (563) 322/5334 natemiller52803@yahoo.com scottm@logancontractors.com Leadership Development Gary Camp (563) 386/5151 (563) 391/3405 gkamp@treiberconstruction.com Membership Mike Eddy (563) 391/9566 (563) 381/2023 meddy@raynorqc.com Programs Nate Miller (563) 322/7991 (563) 322/5334 natemiller52803@yahoo.com Public Relations & Awards Tony Latoria (563) 322/7301 tony@estesconstruction.com Scholarship Mike Huskey (563) 322/7181 (563) 322/1643 mhuskey@tricityelectric.com Seminars Robert Berger (563) 344/3791 rberger@bushconstruct.com Standards/By/Laws/ Ethics Justin Gragerr John Blow (563) 459/4600 (563)/ 285/5804 jgrager@russellco.com jblow@seedorff.com
Page 7 Monthly Meeting When: November 24th Where: Grnaite City Davenport, IA Next Board Meeting Friday Dec 4th, @ 11:35 p.m. Kelly s Irish Pub Davenport, IA We look forward to seeing EVERYONE! We are always in need of raf fle prize donations. If you or your company would like to donate raffle prizes Please Contact Evan Powers (563) 3552651 epowers@alliedconst.com WANTED! NEW ASPE MEMBERS CONTACT MIKE EDDY W ( 563) 391"9566 meddy@raynorqc.com
WORDS OF WISDOM We can t direct the wind, but we can adjust the sails Page 8 If your company is a supplier or contractor, advertising in The Bottom Line is a great way to get your contact information out to local contractors and help you stay connected with upcoming projects. $50.00 gets you a business card sized spot for the year. There are also spots for 1/4, 1/2 and full page adds. Please contact Nick Peschang for further information on pricing/availability. Corporate Office 408 W. Mission Street Strawberry Point, IA 52076 (563) 933"2296 (563) 933"4114 fax visit us at www.seedorff.com Eldridge Office 900 East Franklin St., Eldridge, IA 52748
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Page 10 Unless otherwise noted Chapter Meetings Fourth TUESDAY of each month. Board Meetings First FRIDAY of each month. Deadline for submission to the Bottom Line is the Second FRIDAY of each month. A LITTLE HELP PLEASE As part of the National ASPE Awards Program, we submit various items every year in order to accumu late enough points to earn the highest awards possible for our chapter. These achievements are recog nized at ASPE s National Convention. Many of these points are earned through membership, certifica tion, participation both within and outside the organization and from the contents of this newsletter. We ask that you please consider doing your part to help us be the best chapter that we can. Attending monthly meetings, enlisting a new member, becoming a CPE, or simply writing a technical article for the Bottom Line are all great and easy ways that you can make Quad City Chapter # 71 even better. Thank You. Did you know our chapter has a website? Chapter # 71 Website www.aspequadcities.org National Website www.aspenational.org