LiveWire
October 2022
Upcoming Events
October 11, 2022
DuPage / Local 701 JATC
Warrenville, IL
Greetings!

Please review this month's LiveWire newsletter. We hope you enjoy the local and national industry updates. As a reminder, every Monday we send an e-mail to the membership concerning upcoming events and every Thursday, we send an Industry Update e-mail. Also, we invite you to join us on Facebook and LinkedIn!   
October 12, 2022
Don Finn, Local 134 Business Manager
Erie Cafe -- Chicago, IL

October 15 - 18, 2022
NECA Convention & Trade Show
Austin, TX

October 20, 2022
The Carlisle Banquets
Lombard, IL

November 3, 2022
Maggiano's Banquets
Oak Brook, IL


November 9, 2022
Sean Madix & Erin Keane - EIT
Maggiano's Banquets
111 W. Grand
Chicago, IL


November 16, 2022
Drake Oak Brook Hotel
Oak Brook, IL


December 17, 2022
Offshore - Navy Pier
Chicago
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ECA September Membership Meeting -
Wednesday, September 14, 2022

The Electrical Contractors' Association of City of Chicago (ECA) held its September Membership Meeting on Wednesday, September 14, 2022 at the Union League of Chicago in Chicago. This was a dinner meeting which featured Matthew Beaudet, Commissioner of the Chicago Department of Buildings, as the guest presenter.

Pictured from left to right are:
Grant Ullrich, Managing Deputy Commissioner,
Carl Byrd, Deputy Commissioner,
Matthew Beaudet, Commissioner,
City of Chicago Department of Buildings;
Rick Jamerson, ECA President,
Jamerson & Bauwens Electrical Contractors, Inc.;
John Scott, Deputy Commissioner,
Bob Fimbianti, ECA Vice President, Linear Electric, Inc., and
Michael Puccinelli, Director of Public Affairs.
Taylor Electric Company Celebrates 100 Years!
September 17, 2022

The ECA congratulates Taylor Electric Company for celebrating 100 years! Taylor Electric Company recently celebrated this milestone on Saturday, September 17, 2022 at the Mae District in Chicago.  Hundreds were gathered to help celebrate the happy occasion!  
Pictured above is Kendra Dinkins, CEO, Taylor Electric Company,
as she addressed the attendees.
ECA / NECAPAC PLC Golf Outing
September 21, 2022
The Second Annual ECA NECAPAC Golf Outing was held on Wednesday, September 21, 2022 at Cog Hill's "Dubsdread." The attendees enjoyed a great day of golf on the iconic, yet challenging course.  The excellent swag offered, the good food, the special golf events, and Rick Jamerson, ECA President, Jamerson & Bauwens Electrical Contractors, Inc. leading the raffle were among the highlights. We thank all who were able to participate!  
Pictured above is Rick Jamerson, ECA President, Jamerson & Bauwens Electrical Contractors, Inc., as he thanked all the attendees for their participation and led the raffle.
"Advanced Estimating of Electrical Construction" Workshop -- September 12 - 13, 2022

The ECA Research and Education Committee sponsored a two-day workshop called, "Advanced Estimating of Electrical Construction.” The program was held on Monday, September 12, 2022 & Tuesday, September 13, 2022 at the Drake Oak Brook Hotel. The sessions were, again, presented by Bob Mooty, former NECA Education Instructor.
Pictured above is Bob Mooty, former NECA Education Instructor.
ECA Regular Membership Meeting
October 12, 2022

Please join us for our October Luncheon Membership Meeting!
 
The evening event is scheduled as follows:
 
Wednesday, October 12, 2022
Erie Cafe
536 W. Erie Street
Chicago, IL 
Complimentary Valet Parking Available
 
12:00 pm - Networking
12:30 pm - Lunch
1:15 pm - Business Session
2:00 pm - Conclusion 

The luncheon program will feature industry updates, and a guest presentation from Mr. Don Finn, Local 134 IBEW Business Manager. We look forward to seeing you, there!

Pictured above is Don Finn, Local 134 IBEW Business Manager
"Preplanning Beyond the Basics" Seminar -- October 26, 2022 - NEW DATE!

The Electrical Contractors' Association of City of Chicago (ECA) Research and Education Committee is pleased to present a seminar called, "Preplanning Beyond the Basics." The seminar is to be conducted by Mark Federle, Ph.D., P.E., COC; Marquette University.

Pictured above is Mark Federle,
Ph.D., P.E., CPC; Marquette University
"Managing Construction Delay Claims" Seminar --
November 3, 2022

The Electrical Contractors' Association of City of Chicago (ECA) Research and Education Committee is pleased to present a seminar called, "Managing Construction Delay Claims." The program is to be presented by Dr. Awad Hanna; University of Wisconsin-Madison. The session will be held on Thursday, November 3, 2022 from 8:00 am to 4:00 pm at Maggiano's Banquets in Oak Brook, IL.

Pictured above is Dr. Awad Hanna,
University of Wisconsin-Madison
"Transform Your Organization for the Future" Seminar --
November 16, 2022

The Electrical Contractors' Association of City of Chicago (ECA) Research and Education Committee is pleased to present a seminar called, "Transform Your Organization for the Future." The program is to be presented by Stephane McShane (Maxim Consulting) and will be held on Wednesday, November 16, 2022 at 8:00 am - 12:00 pm at the Drake Oak Brook Hotel, Oak Brook, IL.

Pictured above is Stephane McShane
Maxim Consulting Group
2022 Electric Association Awards
The Electric Association (EA) celebrated their Award Recipients on Thursday, October 20, 2022 at the Carlisle Banquets in Lombard, IL. The Electric Association Awards program recognizes leadership and excellence in the Chicagoland Electrical Industry. 

The Awards were presented to the following:
 
2022 Gold Medal Award Winner:
Michael Wall, WESCO
 
Hall of Fame Inductions: 
ECA member - Kendra Dinkins, Taylor Electric Company 
ECA member - Eric Nixon, Maron Electric Company
Brad Selby, CED
  
Again, Congratulations, Kendra and Eric! Both have exemplified the nomination qualifications for the "Hall of Fame" Award:

 "Hall of Fame inductions are designed to honor outstanding individuals who have played a key role in the development and nurturing of the electrical industry and who have played a creative role in Chicagoland. This award recognizes individuals whose innovation, hard work, dedication, and vision have fostered industrial growth and social progress."
NECA Safety Leadership Summit
REGISTRATION IS OPEN!
November 14 - 16, 2022

The NECA Safety Leadership Summit is a unique conference for expanding leadership skills to persons responsible for safety throughout the electrical industry, in addition to providing an avenue to create new safety leaders within an organization. Networking opportunities to interact with peers, other professionals, and executives are integral and key tenets to this Safety Leadership Summit.
Safety Update
CSC Update
For a listing of coursework available through the Construction Safety Council (CSC) for the month of October 2022, please visit:  www.buildsafe.org.
ECA / NECA Safety Forum "Mandatory Updates for OSHA Recordkeeping"
Tuesday, October 11, 2022 

The Electrical Contractors’ Association of City of Chicago (ECA) Safety Committee along with the Northeastern Illinois Chapter, NECA is proud to sponsor a special Complimentary program for ECA members, "Mandatory Updates for OSHA Recordkeeping," to be held as follows:

DATE:        
Tuesday, October 11, 2022

TIME:        
8:00 a.m. – 10:00 a.m.  

LOCATION:
DuPage / Local 701 JATC
28600 Bella Vista Parkway
Warrenville, IL 
(630) 393-1701
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Membership Meeting Schedule for 2023

JANUARY
Thursday, January 26, 2023       Membership Meeting at Drury Lane Conference Center
w/EA Annual Conference – Oakbrook Terrace, IL
FEBRUARY
Wednesday, February 15, 2023 Membership Meeting at Truluck’s – (Evening) - Rosemont, IL

MARCH
Wednesday, March 15, 2023     Membership Meeting at Gibsons Steakhouse - Oak Brook, IL

APRIL
Wednesday, April 12, 2023        Membership Meeting at Shaw’s Crab House – Schaumburg, IL

MAY
Wednesday, May 10, 2023        Union League Club of Chicago (Evening)  - Chicago, IL

JUNE
Wednesday, June 7, 2023          Membership Meeting at The Abbey Resort - Fontana, WI

SEPTEMBER
Wednesday, Sept. 20, 2023       Membership Meeting at Chicago Firehouse - Chicago, IL
OCTOBER
Wednesday, October 18, 2023  Membership Meeting at INTECH - Alsip, IL
NOVEMBER
Wednesday, Nov. 8, 2023          Membership Meeting at Maggiano’s Banquets - Oak Brook, IL
Please contact the Association office at: (708) 531-0022 with any questions
regarding these and any other events.