Greater Lehigh Valley Chapter NOVEMBER 2019 THE CONSTRUCTION SPECIFICATIONS INSTITUTE: GREATER LEHIGH VALLEY CHAPTER NEWSLETTER PUNCHLIS T GREAT SCOTT! WHERE DID THE TIME GO? MARC 2019 + LET’S BUILD + PINTS N’ PUMPKINS + WHAT THE FUTURE HOLDS
CHAPTER OFFICERS: PRESIDENT Jon Lattin CSI, CCPR 610-559-8182 jon-lattin@corrosion-tech.com PRESIDENT-ELECT Kevin S. Grega, CSI, CCPR 610-559-8182 kevin@ctslv.com VICE-PRESIDENT Jeff Surovi, CSI, CCPR, CDT, FAPC 609-224-7042 jsurovi@supermarvin.com SECRETARY Dave Fenstermacher, CSI, AIA 484-597-6232 DRFone@aol.com TREASURER Roxanne Verrastro, CSI, CCCA , IIDA 610-390-2761 roxverr@ptd.net SCAN HERE FOR CSI GLV’S HOMEPAGE MISSION STATEMENT: The Greater Lehigh Valley Chapter of CSI strives to provide opportunities for education, and the exchange of knowledge and information for its members and the construction community by using the available resources through its diverse membership and relationships. 2
CHAPTER DIRECTORS: COMMITTEES (continued): Jason Bet ar, CSI 610-955-3113 TJ Chambers, CSI, CDT 610-559-6000 Tim Durso, CSI 215-817-2916 Janet M. Grazul, CSI, AIA , LEED AP BD+C 610-437-1737 Mitch Miller, AIA, FCSI, CCS, SCIP 484-542-0601 COMMITTEES: ACADEMIC AFFAIRS Kevin S. Grega AWARDS Jon Lattin CERTIFICATION Mitch Miller EDUCATION Tim Durso ELECTRONIC COMMUNICATIONS Janet M. Grazul Clint Newton EXPO Kevin Grega FISCAL PLANNING Mitch Miller Dave Hausman HISTORIAN Dave Hausman HOSPITALITY Carmen Beinhauer Jon Lattin LONG RANGE PLANNING Tina Montone MEMBERSHIP Mark Lewis NOMINATING Jon Lattin PROGRAMS Dave Wrigley Sal Verrastro Micah Hessinger PUBLICITY Tina Montone PUNCHLIST TJ Chambers SCHOLARSHIP Dave Hausman Sal Verrastro TECHNICAL Micah J. Hessinger INSIDE THIS ISSUE: Contacts President’s Message 2019 Recap Holiday Party Greater Lehigh Valley Chapter Upcoming Events 2 4 8 20 21 3
PRESIDENT’S MESSAGE Valley chapter into the future. Reach out to the newer generation of designers, architects, engineers, product reps, and contractors that you interface with daily and invite them to lunch or to a chapter meeting. Introduce them to the importance of face-to-face networking and developing trusted advisors. You will benefit from the enlightened interaction and they will benefit from your wisdom and experience. Jon Lattin As we close in on the end of 2019, what are you thankful for? As the current president of your chapter, I have a lot to be thankful for, both personally and professionally. A healthy and loving family and a strong industry have provided stability and joy in my life. My association with CSI has blessed me in other ways. • I am grateful for family gatherings with my extended CSI family. From our first annual kickball game and pumpkin carving parties with the AIA to MARC 2019 and Construct with our region and institute friends. • I am thankful for volunteers. Day in and day out, volunteers are the lifeblood of any organization and the Greater Lehigh Valley is blessed with some of the best around. Through steadfast dedication and a personal commitment to the chapter, these volunteers plan event logistics, develop and manage education, maintain communications, interface with the region and institute, and quietly ensure the chapter continues to flourish and grow. However, volunteers get tired and need help. It takes a village to raise a family and it takes a village to maintain a healthy chapter. Now is the time to act, if you can devote an hour or twenty, we have tasks for you! I am proud to say the fellowship gained in CSI extends beyond the monthly meetings and has flourished into long lasting friendships. • I am thankful for youthfulness. An influx of younger people into CSI provides diverse views and energy that help propel the Greater Lehigh • I am appreciative of the education that I have acquired in CSI. CSI is working hard to elevate the value of the CDT and advanced certifications to make them as valuable and recognizable as the AIA or PE designation. Unlike all of the other organizations, CSI pulls members from the entire AEC community 4
into one room and this broad membership continues to provide invaluable opportunities for education and professional growth that can’t be found elsewhere. • I am thankful for the charity that our chapter provides. Through Canstruction, our local industry continues to donate tens of thousands of pounds of food yearly to those in need. Through our educational outreach, we are introducing our youth to the industry at large through programs like Let’s Build and participation in our yearly product Expo. Financially, we support college students with educational scholarships. My cup runneth over with thanks for all that we as an organization were able to achieve this past year. I am a member of a national car club and they often say “It’s not about the cars, it’s about the people.” I believe that sentiment applies to CSI as well. Although many of us joined CSI purely for professional reasons, I honestly believe it’s the people that keep us active and make us want to stay. As you enjoy your holidays with family and friends, take a minute to reflect on your past year and make plans to get involved in 2020. I promise you that the benefit to both you and the chapter will have you counting your blessings too. Respectfully, Jon Lattin 5
EXPO APRIL 29, 2019 Fogelsville, PA 6
CSI + AIA KICKBALL JULY 17, 2019 Upper Saucon Community Park 7
MARC 2019 MAY 2-4, 2019 Center Valley, PA 8
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LET’S BUILD CAMP JULY 8-12, 2019 Bethlehem, PA 10
Scan this QR Code for a video recap of 2019’s week long camp! 11
SEPTEMBER MEETING SEPTEMBER 18, 2019 Revolution Recovery + Hijinx Brewing 12
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CANSTRUCTION SEPTEMBER 20, 2019 Lehigh Valley Mall, Allentown, PA 14
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PINTS N’ PUMPKINS OCTOBER 22, 2019 Lost Tavern Brewing, Heller town, PA 16
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CONSTRUCT OCTOBER 9-11 National Harbor, MD 18
NOVEMBER MEETING NOVEMBER 20, 2019 Madeline’s, Fogelsville, PA 19
CSI ANNUAL HOLIDAY PARTY Wednesday, December 11 5:30 - 9:00 PM Join CSI GLV to Celebrate the Holidays! The Greater Lehigh Valley Chapter of CSI is celebrating 2019 at the House and Barn Restaurant in Emmaus. Join us for great food and joyful networking. Be sure to register online! 20
UPCOMING EVENTS JANUARY 15, 2020 Structural Failures and Water Infiltration: Investigating the Built Environment (Joint CSI-AIA Event) CSI. Crime Scene Investigators. Splashy graphics, cutting edge computer enhancements, mass spectromet ers. So what does t his have to with the built environment and the REAL CSI? Our presenter Greg Marks, t he Forensic Engineering Department Head at Barr y Ise tt & Associates will share his years of experience and provide insight into how failures happen. FEBRUARY 12, 2020 Axe-Throwing at Skeggy’s in Easton (Joint CSI-AIA Event) It ’s t he newest trend: get toget her with a group of friends, network with ot her professionals from around t he area, and sharpen (pun definitely intended) your axe-throwing abilities. Be sure to invite ot hers from your of f ice for t his joint event with our local AIA Chapt er because it ’s going to be a night you won’t want to miss! APRIL 15, 2020 42nd Annual Expo The CSI EXPO is t he premier construction product exposition and seminar in t he Lehigh Valley. Arc hitects, engineers, designers, specifiers, contract ors, and building owners can see over 60 product manufacturers and installers of f ering t he latest in building technology at one convenient location. In addition, we of f er four quality technical seminars covering t he trending topics pertinent to your profession, a hot lunch buf f et, networking and a wine, drinks & appetizers bar, and tons of door prizes. The cost for all of this: FREE 21
With the holiday season right around the corner, be sure to check out the new CSI online store! Pick up this year’s hottest gifts for all your favorite board members! Find all the CSI gear you’ve ever wanted at shop.csinet.org Look Here! Int erested in Sponsoring CSI GLV’s The Punchlist Newsle tt er for 2020? Reach out to TJ Chambers at tc hambers@usaarc hitects.com for more det ails. 22
2020 Middle Atlantic Region CSI Conference Vision for the Future April 2-5, 2020 Hosted by the Central Virginia Chapter Hotel Madison | 710 S Main Street | Harrisonburg, VA Visit marcsi.org/marc-2020 for more information! 23
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