PLEASE FORWARD THIS TO OTHERS IN YOUR ORGANIZATION.
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Office Sensei
, an IEC National Platinum Partner and the company that operates the
IEC Pride Store
, takes 1st place at the 2019 IECRM Golf Tournament at
Fox Hollow Golf Course on Thursday, August 29!
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What's Coming up
Events:
Thursday, October 24, 2019
5:00 PM-8:30 PM
CEUs:
September 14, 2019
8:00 AM-4:30 PM
September 14, 2019
8:00 AM-4:30 PM
September 19, 2019
5:00 PM-9:00 PM
September 21, 2019
8:00 AM-12:30 PM
October 12, 2019
8:00 AM-4:30 PM
October 12, 2019
8:00 AM-4:30 PM
October 15, 2019
4:00 PM-8:00 PM
Wednesdays, October 16 - November 20, 2019
5:30 PM-9:30 PM
Other Classes:
October 22 - December 3, 2019 5:30 PM-9:30 PM
Apprenticeship:
Late-Start Early Registration:
Monday, September 9 – Friday, September 20
After September 20, students may be registered until September 27 at the regular registration tuition rates
Required Math Assessment
Monday, September 23
(3:00-5:00pm)
The Math Assessment test will be given at the IECRM Northglenn Campus only. No appointment needed. The last test will be distributed at 4:30.Bring a calculator!!
3-Day Math Module
Monday, September 30 -- Wednesday, October 2
(5:30-9:30pm)
View a list of all upcoming
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Greetings!
Where has the summer gone? I hope that you all have had a great summer, enjoyed a marvelous vacation or time off, and are eagerly looking ahead to autumn.
IECRM is on a roll
, once again! We’ve broken our en
roll
ment record this year and exceeded last year’s numbers by 20 percent. In early October, we will be
rolling into St. Louis
for the
IEC National Convention and Expo
to defend our chapter’s IEC National award titles from last year and cheer on Michael Curtis of Integrity Electrical Solutions as he competes in the IEC National Wire-Off Competition for the grand title of National Apprentice of the Year. It’s time for
Roll Call
! IECRM Board of Directors nominations is now open,
click here to learn more
. Between now and the end of the year, we’ll be
rolling out
new leadership on our board of directors.
“Late-Start” Open Enrollment for IECRM members is now open,
click here for important dates
. Non-member registration begins Monday, September 9. We expect to fill up quickly, so don’t delay.
Contractors/ employers:
Register your students using our new FlashPoint system. If you have not yet received your FlashPoint credentials, please fill out
this short Google Form
or email
flashpoint@iecrm.org
.
It’s the last call to register for
IEC’s most popular event, IEC Convention & Expo
2019, October 2-5 at America’s Center Convention Complex in St. Louis, MO. If you have never been to the National IEC annual conference, convention, and expo, you don’t know what you’re missing! From seminars on how to develop your business, to learning about the latest technology and industry topics, and networking with the strong community of your fellow merit shop electrical contractors with the wide variety of classes, networking, and the Expo Hall.
Meet me in St. Louis
, along with other IECRM members, for the electrical event of the year!
Before you scroll through the rest of this E-News, give IECRM some love!
Don’t forget to “like” and “follow” us on Facebook, Linkedin, Twitter, and Instagram. Help improve our presence on the Internet by taking 2 minutes right now to leave us a review on Facebook or Google. We appreciate your time!
Marilyn Akers Stansbury
CEO, IECRM
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CALL FOR NOMINATIONS: Are You Ready for IECRM Leadership?
It’s time for IECRM’s Board of Directors nominating process for 2019-2020 leadership to begin. And
we need you!
Nominate yourself or recommend a colleague.
IECRM Industry Partners and Contractor Members, please submit your online nomination form by Friday, October 4 at 5pm.
The IECRM Board of Directors helps guide our industry into the future by creating a strong business environment for electrical and energy contractors. As an IECRM Board member, you will impact our organization in many ways including driving performance and growth as well as shaping IECRM’s future. As a board member, your commitment and dedication serve as a beacon to others in the trades and community
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Why You Should
Meet Me in St. Louis
If you have never been to the National IEC annual conference, convention, and expo, you don’t know what you’re missing! From seminars on how to develop your business, to learning about the latest technology and industry topics, and networking with the strong community of your fellow merit shop electrical contractors. Add to your knowledge, broaden your career opportunities, and expand your professional credentials with the wide variety of classes, networking, and the Expo Hall.
IEC CON 2019
will be held
October 2-5 at America’s Center Convention Complex in St. Louis
, MO. Please join me and other IECRM members! Register at:
https://www.ieci.org/iecconvention/register
Why attend? Here are the top 7 reasons you should...
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Early Registration:
Members Only:
Tuesday, September 3 – Friday, September 6
EVERYONE:
Monday, September 9 – Friday, September 20
Students must be registered and paid-in-full by Friday, September 20, 2019 to take advantage of the early registration tuition rates, listed below:
$590 = Early Registration Member Rate
$840 = Early Registration Non-Member Rate
Regular Registration:
Monday, September 23 – Friday, September 27 (or until classes are full)
After September 20, 2019 students may be registered until September 27, 2019 at the regular registration tuition rates, listed below:
$640 = Regular Registration Member Rate.
$915 = Regular Registration Non-Member Rate.
Please Note: Tuition rates do not include the cost of books. The cost of books is an additional $400-$650 a year depending on the year the student is registering as.
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IECRM BACK-TO-SCHOOL OPEN HOUSE – FUN FOR ALL AGES
On Friday, August 16th the IECRM community including members, non-members, students, alumni, and their friends and families attended the annual Back-to-School Open House and Ice Cream social at the Northglenn campus. Colleagues, families, and friends enjoyed food, drinks, ice cream, fun activities, and great prizes.
The
Back to the Future
theme provided the backdrop for the fun while Doc Brown and Marty McFly roamed the event entertaining guests and posing for photos.
Several tours were conducted of the campus and labs. It was a great opportunity to meet IECRM instructors, staff, students, and alumni as well as to learn about NEW benefits that will drive careers into the future.
Special guests
Becky Takada-Tinker, president of CSU Global, and Jennifer O’Connor, Apprenticeship Manager at Emily Griffith Technical College, joined IECRM CEO Marilyn Stansbury to announce a newly formed partnership among the three organizations to provide greater educational opportunities and services to students seeking to pursue subsequent higher education upon completion of their electrical apprenticeship...
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On Thursday, August 29, Independent Electrical Contractors Rocky Mountain (IECRM) held its Annual Golf Tournament at Fox Hollow Golf Course with a sold-out record 216 players coming together to celebrate the IECRM electrical skilled trade training facility and construction-focused trade association. The Golf Tournament’s overall fundraising goals were supported by Premiere Sponsor ABB, Inc.
The friendly competition was open to the Energy, Electrical, and Construction Industries: contractors, general contractors, and the industry associates that support their work. The weather was perfect for the golf outing at Fox Hollow Golf Course in Lakewood. There were plenty of opportunities to network with industry professionals and meet fellow members. Workforce development was a hot topic of conversation on the course and some offered to not only make a financial contribution to support these initiatives but also volunteered to be called on to speak at high schools or other venues, help set up and manage career fairs, and more!
Tournament winners:
1st Place Team: Office Sensei Team - Bryan Beckett, Wes Johnson, Scott Koble
2nd Place Team: United Rentals Team - Bryan Hildebrand, Taylor Markowski, Dennis Walker, Mike Wenderfer
3rd Place Team: Rexel Team 2 - John Duarte, Jess Gonzalez, Andy Hayes, Ben Haase
Most Honest: Kenny Electric Team - Rachael Dina, Eloy Martinez, Joseph Utter, Trae Rust
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Pass Along the Savings... Book a CEU for 10+!
IECRM is your one-stop for the State of Colorado's new requirement of 24 hours of Continuing Education Units (CEUs) for ALL electrical licenses. We’re offering you and your workforce a 10% discount ensuring you meet the required level of compliance. Be sure to inform your workers that if they sign up as a group, each will receive the discount.
- 24 Required Hours: It's easy to complete your 24 required hours with the variety of state-approved CEUs offered through IECRM.
- New State-Approved Courses: Your IECRM Training Department has been working diligently with the State to get CEU credit hours for some of our most popular courses.
- Member Discount: Members always receive the best pricing on CEUs and professional development courses. Click here to see our full line-up.
- Group Rates: Ensure your workforce is compliant and receive a 10% discount when you sign up 10 or more of your team together. Sign up online at iecrm.org/GroupCEU.
- Reciprocity with 15 States: Lifelong learning pays off when you put your training to work for you throughout the country… READ MORE
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This annual business event for the IECRM community brings together the full spectrum of members for a State of IECRM and State of the Industry presentation, and the Board of Directors election. This annual event will be held once again at the
historic Wellshire Inn and Event Center on Thursday, October 24, 5-8:30pm.
Get ready for sumptuous steak and gourmet sides!
RSVP today
for early bird tickets (discount ends 9/30).
IECRM Board President David Scott, CEO Marilyn Akers Stansbury, and other key speakers will recognize notable accomplishments in our industry during the year and address important challenges we face, as well as business opportunities in the upcoming year.
Guests will enjoy a full cocktail hour with passed hors d’oeuvres and signature cocktails, allowing time to connect with industry colleagues and take in the ambiance and nostalgia of Denver’s Historic Wellshire Inn. During the steak dinner, members will hear brief speeches from the 2020-21 Board of Directors nominees then will cast their vote if they have not voted online.
The IECRM Board of Directors helps guide our industry into the future by creating a strong business environment for electrical and energy contractors. The board impacts our organization in many ways including driving performance and growth as well as shaping IECRM’s future. Your vote and your voice are very important to IECRM. Online voting will begin on Wednesday, Oct. 9 and close Tuesday, Oct. 22 at noon, with in-person final voting to take place during the State of the Industry Dinner
.
Mark your calendar and
REGISTER NOW
for this IECRM business meeting, dinner, and annual tradition.
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Contractors
Northwest Edison
Thor's Hammer, Inc.
High West Wiring
Titus Electrical Services
Industry Partners
Sunflower Bank
Johnson Control
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A Duty to Give Back and Continual Quest for Learning
About…
In Yuma County, Wray sits very near Colorado’s border with Nebraska and Kansas. Started as a cattle town, today agriculture is the driving force behind Wray’s economy. In fact, Yuma County produces more corn than any county in the United States.
With the increasing sophistication of farming technology, 4D Electric has found its niche and, though small, has a busy contracting business as a result. Chad Deyle, 4Ds owner and founder, is also an involved community citizen. Chad says, “It is your duty to give back to your community. If you don’t, then the American Dream is done.”
Chad and his wife “walk the talk,” too. Chad recently was elected Mayor Pro Tem of the Wray City Council. He also sits on the boards of the Water Authority, the Wray Airport, and Yuma County waste management. His wife runs
Heavenly Rain Thrift & Boutique, a nonprofit thrift shop to help kids get the clothing they need for school. The couple also manage rental property in Wray as well as 4D Electric.
One of the most prestigious examples of Chad’s “give back” philosophy is his appointment to the State Electrical Board by Governor Polis. He will serve through 2022. “This one is especially important to me because I’ll be able to give back to the profession that serves me so well,” he says...
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Fire Prevention Not a Once-a-Year Responsibility
How often do you think about fire prevention? Weekly? Monthly? Yearly? On the off chance you come across an article on the subject?
Unless your answer to that question is “daily,” you have some work to do...
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HR Question of the Month -
Interview Questions - What Can Employers Ask? We want to make sure we’re not asking any interview questions we shouldn’t or aren’t allowed to be asking of candidates. Specifically, can we ask how much a candidate was earning at his/her last job(s)? What if we’ve heard that someone has a history of harassment (or making claims of harassment) at a prior place of employment -- can we inquire about that?...
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Using Annuities to Fund the Gap Before Claiming Social Security Planning for retirement can be a complex web, with a dauntingly large number of variables that affect your income. What’s the best age to retire? How much should I save? When should I file for Social Security?
No one has all the answers, but a little understanding about Social Security can go a long way toward helping you answer some of those questions...
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Trends in Charitable Giving
The hows and whys of charity in America.
Presented by Greg B. Thomas
According to Giving USA 2018, Americans gave an estimated $410.02 billion to charity in 2017. That’s the first time that the amount has totaled more that $400 billion in the history of the report.1
Americans give to charity for two main reasons: to support a cause or organization they care about or to leave a legacy through their support...
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Up, Up and Away: The Right Way to Use Personnel Lifts
As an electrical contractor, you might perform your work below or above ground — sometimes way, way above ground. You may rely on scissor lifts, forklifts with platforms, or articulating boom lifts to access hard-to-reach places high in the air.
If you don’t take the right precautions, scissor lifts, forklifts with platforms, and articulating boom lifts can be dangerous.
Employees must undergo safety training before using all three, and supervisors should periodically observe employees to ensure they follow that training.
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