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As a
member directed association, ABA takes pride in the level of
participation in the committees, which administer and control
many of the activities of the chapter. Active committee
participation is essential to the operation of the chapter, and
the foundation of the leadership of ABA.
Listed
are brief descriptions of some of the activities and goals, and
the Committee Chairs. It is an important part of your rights as
a member to be a part of the committee (s) of your choosing, and
to help lead your chapter to better service of the industry and
the interests of its members.
IF you would like to serve on any of the committees listed
please contact
Carol McMullen at (602) 274-8222 or
CMcMullen@azbuilders.org |
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ARIZONA BUILDERS’
ALLIANCE
PHOENIX & TUCSON COMMITTEES /
TASK FORCES / COUNCILS |
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CONVENTION COMMITTEE (QUARTERLY)
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Survey other committees to
determine and offer marketing support |
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Assist ABA staff in
designing association promotional pieces and annual report |
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Plan one marketing
seminar/workshop if annual survey warrants it |
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Assist staff in event
planning for convention/annual installation |
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EDUCATION COMMITTEE (QUARTERLY) |
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Maintain working
relationship with DEWSC AGC Student Chapter |
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Work with task forces on
craft recruiting/retention issue |
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Monitor Project Managers
Course and revise as needed |
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Monitor Leadership
Development Forum. (LDF) |
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Monitor Supervisory
Training Program. (STP) |
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Monitor Senior Executive
Program (SEP) |
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Sponsor one membership
meeting program |
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SAFETY COMMITTEE (MONTHLY) |
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Disseminate and distribute
pertinent safety information to members
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Promote networking by
creating a committee list of names and telephone numbers |
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Offer safety certification
courses, i.e., crane safety and OSHA 10 & 30 Hour “Competent
person” classes |
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Review loss records of
companies within the ABA sponsored workers’ compensation
insurance programs |
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If a company is experiencing accidents, send
a form letter inviting them to attend a safety meeting and offer
the committee’s assistance |
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Sponsor a membership
luncheon to discuss safety issues with regard to bidding,
planning and scheduling |
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Offer seminars including
liability issues, indemnification language,
general/subcontractor relationships, ADOSH and
Federal OSHA,
supervisors’ responsibilities |
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Promote joint meetings with
Marketing and Apprenticeship Committees |
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GOVERNMENT RELATIONS COMMITTEE (as needed)
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Develop dispute resolution
procedure for public agencies |
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Determine if there is
sufficient interest in the utilization of standard contracts by
public agencies |
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LEGISLATIVE COMMITTEE (MONTHLY) |
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Maintain a legislative
outreach program to educate key legislators about issues
affecting the construction industry |
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Introduce and pass two or
three beneficial pieces of legislation every year |
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Establish a “legislative
network” that identifies ABA members who know and have influence
with legislators and other public officials |
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GOLF COMMITTEE (SEASONAL) |
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Plan and promote annual craft
golf tournament and barbecue |
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Work the tournament |
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AUCTION COMMITTEE (MONTHLY PRIOR
TO FEB. ANNUAL AUCTION) |
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Solicit items for auction |
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Determine auction procedures
)e-mail auction, silent & live auctions) |
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Orchestrate teddy bear raffle |
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Auction Event: Set up auction
items and work the auction |
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ISSUES COUNCIL (AS DIRECTED BY
ABA BOARD) |
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Obtain consensus on
controversial issues within our association |
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Prepare issue
recommendation for ABA board approval |
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Increase ABA member
cohesiveness and set future industry objectives |
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GC COUNCIL (QUARTERLY) |
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Review/discuss issues relative
to General Contractors |
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ELECTRICAL COUNCIL (QUARTERLY) |
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Review/discuss issues relative
to the trade |
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Monitor labor market trends and
union activities |
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MECHANICAL COUNCIL (QUARTERLY) |
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Review/discuss issues relative
to the trade |
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Monitor labor market trends |
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LEGAL COUNCIL (ANNUALLY) |
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Prepare industry amicus
briefs |
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Present series of Legal
Roundtable’s |
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Produce bi-monthly legal
newsletters |
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PHOENIX APPRENTICESHIP COMMITTEE
(MONTHLY) |
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Promote apprenticeship and
training to the industry potential new students |
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Manage apprenticeship programs
in compliance with federal guidelines |
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Sponsor annual state Craft
Olympics |
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TUCSON LEGAL COMMITTEE (AS
NEEDED) |
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Monitor issues facing the
construction industry |
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Recommend programs to inform
members of changes in the law |
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TUCSON ADVISORY BOARD (MONTHLY) |
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Monitor local construction
issues |
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Discuss future programs and
events |
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Make recommendations to the
state Arizona Builders’ Alliance Board of Directors. |
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TUCSON APPRENTICESHIP COMMITTEE
(MONTHLY) |
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Promote apprenticeship and
training to industry and potential new students |
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Manage craft training classes
at Pima Community College |
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Manage apprenticeship programs
in compliance with federal guidelines. |
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TUCSON GOVERNMENT COMMITTEE
(QUARTERLY) |
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Recommend policy positions
to Tucson Advisory Council |
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TUCSON AUCTION COMMITTEE
(MONTHLY PRIOR TO APRIL ANNUAL AUCTION) |
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Solicit items for auction |
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Determine auction procedures
(fax auction, silent & live auctions) |
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Night of auction: set up
auction items and work the auction |
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Raise needed money for
Volunteer Day |
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TUCSON VOLUNTEER DAY COMMITTEE
(MONTHLY) |
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Solicits community for
possible project at a non profit facility that help women and
children in need |
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Review applications for top
5-6 selections |
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Tour facilities for final
selection |
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Site walk-through to assess
needs |
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Arrange for materials and work
needed |
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Make arrangements for final
work day for all volunteers |
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TUCSON TRAVEL COMMITTEE (AS
NEEDED) |
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Make arrangements for out of
town trips |
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Greet others going on the
trip; help load buses |
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TUCSON SCHOLARSHIP COMMITTEE (AS
NEEDED)
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Help raise money needed for
scholarships |
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Make recommendation for
scholarships |
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Award future student(s) with
scholarship(s) |
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TUCSON SAFETY COMMITTEE
(MONTHLY)
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Disseminate and distribute
pertinent safety information to members |
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Promote networking by creating
a committee list of names and telephone numbers |
|
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Offer safety certification
courses, i.e., crane safety and OSHA 10 & 30 Hour “Competent
person” classes |
|
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Review loss records of
companies within the ABA sponsored workers’ compensation
insurance programs. If a company is experiencing
accidents, send a form letter inviting them to attend a safety
meeting and offer the committee’s assistance |
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Offer seminars including
liability issues, indemnification language,
general/subcontractor relationships, ADOSH and Federal OSHA,
supervisors’ responsibilities |
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