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ECA Leadership Webinar Series #2 “Change Matters"
Presented by Alex Willis, Leadership Surge
TODAY!
June 4, 2020 at 11:00 am
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The ECA Research and Education Committee is pleased to present a Leadership Webinar Series. The second of three programs to be presented by Alex Willis, Leadership Surge on June 4, 2020 is called, "Change Matters."
Change Matters Course Overview:
No matter if you are the boss or just a foot soldier, change affects everyone. In dealing with change, people must address their own thoughts, feeling and behaviors first to be able to go through a change. There are loads of books and training programs addressing organizational change.
This training program focuses on what it actually feels like during a workplace change or a personal change. It provides you with a logical framework to assist you in gaining perspective on the change situation you are facing and its impact and helping you develop insight that will guide you through the transition.
The goal of this program is to help you take responsibility for how you react and respond to a change by giving you a set of tools and techniques of self-awareness and assessment to light up the curves and sometimes bumpy ride on your road to change.
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“Mental Health Awareness for Leaders” Webinar - June 9, 2020
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The ECA Research and Education Committee is pleased to present a webinar called, “Mental Health Awareness for Leaders.” The speaker will be Kathy Horton, of Employee Resource Systems, Inc.
Mental Health Month may be coming to a close, but the need to address mental health within the context of the workplace is far from over. Please join us for a presentation by Kathy Horton from ERS EAP about some of the signs, symptoms and implications of some of the most common mental health conditions that the US Workforce faces, as well as some practical tools and tips for leaders. This webinar is scheduled for 11:00 am on Tuesday, June 9, 2020.
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ECA Leadership Webinar Series #3
“Building High Performance Teams"
Presented by Alex Willis, Leadership Surge
June 18, 2020 at 11:00 am
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The ECA Research and Education Committee is pleased to present a Leadership Webinar Series. The third of three programs to be presented by Alex Willis, Leadership Surge on June 18, 2020 is called, "Building High Performance Teams."
Building High Performance Teams Overview:
A highly engaging training program packed with a plethora of fun activities and games focusing on the key characteristics of high performing teams. The high energy training program will help you equip members of a team with the essential skill set and mind set to be a professional team player in a high performing team in which every individual takes responsibility to be productive, proactive and reliable.
The training program will help you create a more professional, dynamic, effective work team that enjoys the work environment and consistently achieves more.
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2020 Project Excellence Awards
DEADLINE APPROACHING:
JUNE 15, 2020
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NECA began accepting submissions for the 2020 Project Excellence Awards Program on January 1, 2020. These prestigious awards recognize NECA member companies for their outstanding commitment, professionalism and ingenuity in delivering an electrical project across 12 different market sectors.
Submissions for projects completed in 2019 will be accepted until June 15, 2020.
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US 50 State Shelter-In-Place / Reopening Tracker
Provided by Baker McKenzie
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Shelter-in-place or stay at home orders have been prevalent throughout the United States since March 2020 as state and local governments have sought to protect their citizens from the spread of the COVID-19 virus. With the spread appearing to slow in parts of the US, several states are now implementing plans to relax these orders and re-open their economies. Keeping up with the evolving nature of these orders and plans is critical to the functioning of all businesses throughout the country.
We are pleased to make available our
US 50 State Shelter-in-Place / Reopening Tracker
, which identifies the relevant state-wide shelter-in-place orders and their related expiration dates as well as the state-wide reopening plans, and whether local (county/municipal) orders also apply, in each of the 50 United States.
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NDERA Update / Recall Letter
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In accordance with the National Disease Emergency Response Agreement (
NDERA
), enacted by the national organizations of IBEW and NECA dated March 16, 2020, an employer who has a job halted/delayed due to the COVID-19 has the right to Lay-Off or Furlough his IBEW employees, and recall them back upon the restart of the project in which the member was laid off/furloughed from.
A number of contractors have exercised that right and are now starting to recall employees per the NDERA. When recalling employees and returning them to work it is critical that it is done properly. The contractor must notify the #134 referral office that employees are being recalled and returning to work, prior to the individual returning to work.
Please click the link below for a sample letter that could be used to inform the #134 referral office of the recall / return to work. This letter or a similar letter should be emailed to the #134 referral office at
Referral@local134.org
, prior to returning the recalled employees to work.
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Stay up to date on the latest changes for our Industry including news releases, legislation and Government mandates, workplace safety and preparation guidelines, OSHA alerts, and more that affect electrical contractors in Chicago and Cook County.
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EVENT CHANGES AND CANCELLATIONS
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You can find all ECA, NECA and Industry Event date changes or cancellations due to COVID-19 on
ECA's website here.
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ECA Golf Outing -
August 4, 2020
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The Electrical Contractors’ Association of City of Chicago (ECA) is pleased to present a special event in lieu of the ECA Annual Spring Conference. The event is the “ECA Golf Outing.” This is an opportunity for Chapter members to not only participate in a complimentary golf outing on August 4, 2020 at Kemper Lakes Golf Club, 24000 N. Old McHenry Road in Kildeer, Illinois, which includes use of a driving range, lunch, food and beverages on the course, cocktails and dinner, networking and a raffle; but, an opportunity to contribute to the NECAPAC.
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ECA Educational / Special Program Stipends for Remainder of 2020
The Electrical Contractors' Association of City of Chicago (ECA) Executive Committee has extended a number of educational stipends for many special programs / conferences throughout 2020. All stipends / reimbursements are made after each conference with registration confirmation(s) forwarded to ECA.
Listed below are the stipend opportunities:
NECA Safety Professionals Conference
(NEW DATES!)
The ECA Executive Committee approved the educational stipends of the Registration fees for up to two representatives and their guest and/or spouse, if applicable, of participating ECA member firms for the NECA Safety Professionals Conference - October 5 - 7, 2020 in Chicago.
NECA Convention
The ECA Executive Committee approved the educational stipends of the Registration fees for up to two representatives and their guest and/or spouse, if applicable, of participating ECA member firms for the NECA Convention on October 3 - 6, 2020 in Chicago, IL.
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IMSCA PAC Raffle Drawing -
September 11, 2020
Tickets Now Available!
IMSCA is excited to announce the IMSCA-PAC 2020 fundraiser has resumed! Thank you to everyone for your patience while our fundraiser was postponed this spring.
The winning tickets will now be drawn at IMSCA’s Board and Membership meeting on September 11, 2020
. Please click on the link below for a copy of the Raffle Ticket Order Form.
THANKS to the generosity of our IMSCA members for prize donations,
SEVEN RAFFLE WINNERS
will be drawn this year! Tickets are $50 each. Each ticket purchased buys you a chance to win the prize of your choice.
Your choices include:
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FOUR tickets
to cheer on the
Chicago Bears
vs. Tampa Bay Buccaneers
at Soldier Field on October 8, 2020 at 7:20 p.m. This prize also includes parking passes (Value: $1,100.00). Donated by Tom Morton, LLD Electric Company.
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Penthouse Suite at the United Center
to watch the
Chicago Bulls
(Date TBA). This prize includes 12 tickets and 4 parking spaces. Food and drink available for purchase (Value: $1,600.00). Donated by Underground Contractors Association of Illinois.
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FOUR tickets
to cheer on the
Chicago Blackhawks
vs. St. Louis Blues
at the United Center (Date 2020-2021 TBA). These are 200 Club Level seats with parking passes (Value: $750.00). Donated by Jim McGlynn, McWilliams Electric Company.
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$500
Amazon
gift card.
Donated by Illinois Plumbing Heating Cooling Contractors Association.
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$500
Cabela’s
gift card. Donated by Electrical Contractors Association of Chicago.
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$500 Best Buy
gift card. Donated by PCA of Greater Chicago.
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$500 StubHub
gift card. Donated by SMACNA Greater Chicago.
This is a great fundraiser package containing something for everyone. The winners do not need to be present to win. Thank you for your assistance in making 2020 another successful fundraising year! If you have any questions, please don’t hesitate to contact Jessica Newbold Hoselton, Executive Director, Illinois Mechanical & Specialty Contractors Association (IMSCA) at:
(217) 523-4361.
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ECA SUMMER SOCIAL EVENT
August 14, 2020
Air and Water Show Rehearsal
Lakeside Theater
Chicago, IL
"MANAGING FIELD PRODUCTIVITY" -
RE-SCHEDULED from March 25, 2020 to August 26, 2020 (This session is full!)
Additional "MANAGING FIELD PRODUCTIVITY" Session
Arranged For August 27, 2020
(Registration is now Open!)
Drake Oak Brook Hotel
Oak Brook, IL
"ADVANCED ESTIMATING OF ELECTRICAL CONSTRUCTION" -
RE-SCHEDULED!
September 16 & 17, 2020
(8 spots remain!)
Drake Oak Brook Hotel
Oak Brook, IL
WELCOME TO CHICAGO PARTY!
NECA CONVENTION: Welcome event hosted by ECA Chicago
October 2, 2020
Soldier Field
Chicago, IL
"SUCCESSION PLANNING" SEMINAR
October 21, 2020
Drake Oak Brook Hotel
Oak Brook, IL
"THE TOP HABITS OF HIGH-PERFORMING FOREMEN" SEMINAR
November 18, 2020
Drake Oak Brook Hotel
Oak Brook, IL
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