Shotcrete Training Information

 

 

Our 2011 – 2012 Chapter season starts with a new look for our logo!! Designed to reflect WA state landmarks, it also celebrates one of our state’s oldest concrete structures; the Monroe Street Bridge in Spokane.   There’s more …….to celebrate our Chapters new logo, we will be presenting each renewing membership with a first edition coffee mug to say THANK YOU for our continuing support.    Mugs will also be available for speaker gifts, purchase and other Chapter events and occasions.  The Board has also approved the logo for embroidery on shirts that will be available for member purchase.  Stay tuned for more details…….

 

KICK OFF Chapter meeting will start the year with a tour of the Nucor Steel plant in West Seattle.    Nucor is widely recognized as a leader in regional rebar and steel manufacturing and a leader in steel fabrication sustainability efforts.    Our new year will explore a variety of concrete topics on this wonderful product we call concrete! 

 

  

** Note:  Most meetings are scheduled for the SECOND Wednesday of the month!  (Except October!!)

 

 

Space is limited to the first 55 people who will be split into two tour times:  Noon to 3PM and 3:30PM to 5:30PM, no more than 30 folks per tour.  Dinner is scheduled to follow at Salty’s on Alki, Complete meeting details to follow soon.

 

* January 11th:  Student Networking Night * February 22nd:    Joint Meeting with SEAW
* March 14th:  Open topic date                  * April 11th:  Open Topic date
* May 9th:  Open Topic date                      * June TBD:  6th Annual WA ACI Golf  Tournament
                                                            This event just keeps getting better with age!!!     

   
Other Topics on the table being considered include:

Specialty Floors, Project profiles, Architectural Tilt up Concrete, Architectural surfaces, Current Transportation projects , Sustainable Trends, Cheney Stadium Tour,  Residential, New trends in Tilt Up Concrete and Specialty Concretes, and opportunities for co-sponsored meeting with affiliated industry associations such as Architects, CSI etc. just to name a few…….. But……..
If you have ideas for new topics the Chapter should present, please contact any of the Board members.For contact information contact us and ask for our board roster.       We are always looking for new topics and Great ideas.

 

 

• ACI WA continues to promote our Student Relationships at the University of Washington and Seattle University.  We welcome Katie Kuder of SU as the Student liaison for the coming year.    We will be encouraging other state Universities & Colleges with Concrete, CM or CE programs to participate in chapter activities.  Under consideration is the 3rd annual Concrete Cylinder competition!!  Please join us in supporting the next generation of construction professionals, especially if you are an alumnus from a state program!! 

 

• We need Student Sponsors to help adopt our Students at monthly meetings.  Students pay just $5.00 to attend dinner meetings and we all know they eat more than that!!!.  Help us support student attendance by being a Student Dinner Meeting Sponsor to offset student meals.  Sponsorship is only $200!  They THANK YOU for making it possible for them to attend.

 

• The Board of Directors elects to continue the Concrete Cylinder Competition to award cash prizes and help our local state students explore the many potentials of concrete construction in the real world. 

 

• Our Chapter will be sponsoring at least 1 ACI International Seminar; Changes to ACI 318 is scheduled for October 4th at the Embassy Suites in Tukwila.  Watch for details on the Spring 2012 event.  

 

• Sarah leaves us for a big job promotion…. to be a stay at home Mom.   Please welcome Amy Black as the newest member of small but effective Association office.  Please take a moment to email or say hello at ablack at washingtonconcrete.org  and Thank you to Sarah!!!

 

Dues for INDIVIDUALS remain a great value at $80.   Remember, we have a Corporate Category; Designed for Companies to have the flexibility to send ANY company representative(s) to ACI chapter meetings as the topics pertain to their area of interest and save money !  This is a very simple way to spread out your ACI educational opportunities and dollars within your company!!

 

The CORPORATE DUES Category is simple:  Identify one (1) PRIMARY Corporate member at a dues rate of $95.  All other corporate members added are at the discounted rate of only $65.  Sign up as many employees as you wish.  You save money on memberships and the Chapter gets a growing new Membership!!! This will provide you with a guaranteed number of Chapter members to attend ANY of the Chapter activities at the member rate! 

 

WA ACI Chapter Dues are invoiced beginning October 1st and are due upon receipt. Please watch your mailbox for your dues invoice and membership update form.  Chapter discounts and benefits are provided to members in good standing, so the earlier you return your dues payment, the more you SAVE!!!

 

 If you are not currently an ACI member but would like to join – please contact Amy Black at ablack at washingtonconcrete.org  or call 206.878.1622.