American Society of Professional Estimators
Santa Clara Valley Chapter 55
 Chapter Report

 

 

September, 26 1998                                                 SALT LAKE CITY, UTAH

WEST REGIONAL MEETING REPORT

Number of MEMBERSHIP as of Convention Time: 35 Voting 0 Nonvoting 35 Total

Santa Clara Valley Chapter #55 had thirty-five (35) members in good standing on the July 7, 1998 Report. Of the thirty-five members, eleven (11) are CPE and two candidates are enrolled and completing their certification program. Three (3) new member applications have been submitted to Society Business Office. This will bring the Total to thirty-eight (38) Members.

Please list your meeting dates and programs/topics: Our monthly meeting takes place on the last Tuesday of each month. There are no general meetings during Thanksgiving and Christmas Holidays.

June 24,1997                Dinner Meeting was a Joint Board of Directors meeting and General     Membership Meeting combined to discuss pre Convention business for the National Convention.

July 29,1997                 Dinner Meeting was a Joint Board of Directors meeting and General Membership Meeting combined to report on the National Convention activities.

August 1997                   Summer time, no meetings.

September 1997            No meeting, due to activities set for following Friday and Saturday programs.

October 3,1997              Annual Golf Tournament with a Special Dinner at Summit Pointe.

October 4,199                Chapter 55 hosts the West Governor Regional meeting.

November 19,1997    Joint Dinner Meeting with National Association of Women In Construction (NAWIC) local Chapter 99 and the local chapter of Construction Financial Management Association.

December 1997         NO meeting this month, Happy Holidays

January 1998               Board Meeting to complete preparations for Mini-Seminar.

January 31, 1998        Over 100 people attended our Mini-Seminar: "IMPROVING CONSTRUCTION PRODUCTIVITY" with Dr. James J. Adrian.

February 24, 1998     Dinner Meeting was a Joint Board of Directors meeting and General Membership Meeting, combined to report on the seminar and discuss future projects for Chapter 55

March 21, 1998          West Governor Regional meeting in Tucson, Arizona.

March 31, 1998          Dinner Meeting topic was the West Governor Regional meeting report and two Mini-Seminars scheduled and other future projects.

April 15, 1998             Joint Dinner Meeting with Golden Gate Chapter 2 in San Francisco.

May 26, 1998             Dinner Meeting topic was "Payment clauses in Subcontract Agreements" with Peter V. Dessau, Attorney at Law.

June 30, 1998             Dinner Meeting was a Joint Board of Directors meeting and General Membership Meeting, combined to discuss pre Convention business for the National Convention.

July 28, 1998                Dinner Meeting topic was "Metrication in Construction" with Dr. Akthem Al-Manaseer, Professor from San Jose State University.

August 25, 1998          Dinner Meeting topic was "The Blue Book of Building and Construction" with Mr. Michael S. Treitman, Sales Representative.

The balance of our 1998 chapter calendar will be about the same as last year as this gives something of interest for everyone.

WHAT ARE YOUR CHAPTER ACHIEVEMENTS AND OUTLOOK:

Santa Clara Valley Chapter 55 has a scholarships program with one-year ASPE membership to students in the Construction Technology program at San Jose City College. The Stan Silvia Scholarships program was established in 1996.

Chapter 55 will have its Annual Golf Tournament this year on October 16, 1998. Based on our past event, the green fees are modest, and the food is great. The Tournament ends with a dinner for golfers, non-golfers and their wives. Everybody is a winner.

Chapter 55 will have on February 6, 1999, a one day Mini-Seminars "Eight Methods to Improve Profitability" with Dr. James J. Adrian.

Chapter 55 will hoist the West Regional Conference in San Jose, California on February 7, 1999. Attending members will be able to attend the Mini-Seminar.

Our goals for next year are as follows:

To increase our membership and increase the awareness of ASPE.
To increase the membership participation in both local chapter, regional and national society activities.
To support the development of ASPE presents on the Internet and use of the Internet.
To get the members to use the Internet for sending e-mail and receiving the latest information from chapters and Society Business Office.

 

HOW CAN THE SOCIETY BUSINESS OFFICE, YOUR WEST GOVERNOR OR BROARD OF TRUSTEES ASSIST YOUR CHAPTER.

  1. Make available published information in electronic digital form on the web site for membership use.
  2. SBO to publish current information and data for members to access on the Internet.
  3. SBO to forward newsletters, bulletins and other SBO information in electronic digital form to Chapters via e-mail, or some other electronic method. Example: ASPE Critical Calendar updates and alerts on issues. This would be a faster method of getting such information to our members and money savings in the cost of postage.

SUBMITTED BY: R. B. Anderson

Robert B. Anderson

Santa Clara Valley Chapter President

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