Great Golfing and Networking in August!
2021 CSA Golf Tournament
Riverwalk Golf Club / San Diego, CA
Thursday, August 5, 2021
8:30 AM SHOTGUN START
You are going to love this Tournament and you are going to love this golf course!
- Memorable Tee Prizes
- Outstanding Sponsorship Opportunities
- Great Ball Drop
- Fun On-Course Games and Competitions
THEN JOIN US FOR OUR CSA CONFERENCE STARTING THIS EVENING WITH BOWLING! REGISTRATION IS OPEN
TO REGISTER FOR GOLF, YOU NEED TO DOWNLOAD THIS BROCHURE (PDF)
Would you like to make your golfing customers feel a part of YOUR team?
Are you looking to reward yourself or your golfing employees with a day on the links by giving them the chance to bring home
the bacon for the company?
If you answered YES to any of these questions, the 2021 CSA Golf Tournament in Southern California is for YOU!
CSA Supports the Blood Bank!
“Now More Than Ever”
No one wants to be in the position of needing blood to maintain health, to battle disease, or to recover from injury; however, 1 in 4 of us, at some point in our life, will require a blood transfusion.
CSA’s Executive Director and Director of Membership Services – Roy & Cheryl Flahive – donated blood for the San Diego Blood Bank.
During COVID-19, blood donations were severely reduced due to the Pandemic; all Blood Banks in California need donations of all types of blood.
FACTS & STATS
- All blood types are needed to help patients; the need for type O negative is especially acute. Only 7% of U.S. residents have “universal” blood.
- 1 in 7 people entering the hospital will need a blood transfusion.
- Less than 10% of the population eligible to donate blood actually does so.
- Every 2 seconds someone needs blood.
- 1 in 7 hospital patients needs blood.
Please consider donating – you never know when you or one of your loved ones will need blood – A Life May Depend On It Being Available!
A CSA ACE Event is Coming!
The 2021 CSA Annual Convention & Educational Conference is coming to Wyndham San Diego Bayside, August 5-7, 2021, Thursday through Saturday!
The event will be “On the Water and Out of the Ordinary! See ALL details here.
Ready to become a Sponsor of this incredible event? Download the Sponsor Brochure here now (PDF).
Interested in exhibiting? Download your Exhibitor Prospectus and Registration PDF now.
New Law Allows PPP and EIDL Exclusion from Taxes
Governor Newsom Signs AB 80 – A Win for Small Businesses
L.A. Area Chamber President and CEO Maria S. Salinas joined Governor Newsom and other elected officials as he signed AB 80 (Burke) into law. It was approved by Governor of California, and filed with Secretary of State, on April 29, 2021. AB 80 allows businesses who received relief through a Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) or Economic Injury Disaster Loan to have that funding excluded from their taxable income and to allow deductions for expenses. PPP loans were a salvation to businesses during the height of COVID-19, and this bill ensures that the small business community isn’t overly burdened by taxes they may not even be aware of as they recover from the pandemic.
The L.A. Chamber fiercely advocates for small businesses and this legislation represents a big win for them. The Chamber worked with legislators and the Governor’s office for the passage of AB 80, beginning with our advocacy agenda for our Access Sacramento event. We applaud the legislature and the Governor’s swift action in adopting AB 80, just in time for this tax season.
KEVIN STOTMEISTER SHARES THE KEY TO SUCCESS
This is your chance to hear from one of industry’s most respected leaders. A webinar presented by Kevin Stotmeister!
WEBINAR:
Business Leadership in Good Times & Bad
IT’S ALL ABOUT THE PEOPLE
After 80 U. S. Navy Civil Engineer Corps active duty assignments with Sea Bees, Public Works/Facilities Management and Construction Contract Administration, Kevin spent 40 years with Federal Heath Sign Co., LLC progressively increasing management responsibilities with last 26 years as President and Chief Executive Officer (retired January 1, 2020). As a professional engineer with an MBA and certifications from MIT, what Kevin provides in this webinar is nothing short of inspirational. He will walk you through, step by step, to show you why PEOPLE are the true competitive advantage of any and every company. In fact, he will prove this tenet. Stotmeister’s business successes are legendary, and he was honored in 2020 with the industry’s highest award, the ISA Distinguished Service Award. Federal Heath Sign Co., LLC has over 600 employees, and generates revenues of over $200 Million.
This is a rare opportunity to hear from Kevin Stotmeister and should not be missed!
His transformative session will put you on the right path to true business improvement, what you MUST do to truly succeed, and how to make people your competitive advantage.
You will receive your ZOOM login details as a download upon registration. Buy one, share Zoom login with your whole company!
CDC Relaxing Mask Mandate, CA to Follow
California prepares to relax outdoor mask rules for fully vaccinated people, aligns with CDC
California said Tuesday in a statement it is “moving to align” the state guidance with the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s new mask guidelines that relax the rules for people who have completed a COVID-19 vaccine series.
California has been hailed in recent days for having the lowest positivity rate in the country as the number of new cases reported continues to drop. The state has administered more than 28 million COVID shots and 37% of eligible people are fully vaccinated. While California has entered a bright spot in the pandemic, the state continued to urge caution and the mask mandate remains in place until further notice.
The CDC announced Tuesday morning that fully vaccinated Americans don’t need to cover their faces outdoors unless they are in a big crowd of strangers. The CDC also says that fully vaccinated or not, people do not have to wear masks outdoors when they walk, bike or run alone or with members of their household. They can also go maskless in small outdoor gatherings with fully vaccinated people.
Los Angeles County will also update its own guidelines to align with new state and federal rules allowing vaccinated residents to go mask-free in most outdoor settings. The county joined federal health officials in still recommending facial coverings when keeping six feet apart is not possible.
Happy Hour with Master Mixologist
It’s a Prohibition Party!
Welcome all WSSC Affiliates: CSA, Colorado Sign Association, Nevada Sign Association, Arizona Sign Association, Utah Sign Association and Northwest Sign Council!
Join us for a FREE Happy Hour event at the end of the day during the ISA Expo on Wednesday, April 7th! Experience a master class in mixed drinks! Master Mixologist Simeon Priest will show you how to make a splash at your next party! This Roaring 20’s Speakeasy Themed Zoom event will be facilitated by two industry giants — none other than Teresa M. Young and Ken Von Wald. They need no introduction! Join us for this free event on Wednesday, April 7th as ISA closes the day.
Join us and other WSSC affiliated associations for a mover and shaker event! Costumes optional!
New Fair Employment, COVID and DIR Regulations
March 31st Deadline for Reporting
“California employers of 100 or more employees must report pay and hours-worked data by establishment, job category, sex, race, and ethnicity to the Department of Fair Employment and Housing (DFEH) by March 31, 2021 and annually thereafter.” See FAQs — https://www.dfeh.ca.gov/paydatareporting/
Effective March 29th: 2021 COVID-19 Supplemental Paid Sick Leave
Covered Employees in the public or private sectors who work for employers with more than 25 employees are entitled to up to 80 hours of COVID-19 related sick leave from January 1, 2021 through September 30, 2021, immediately upon an oral or written request to their employer. If an employee took leave for the reasons below prior to March 29, 2021, the employee should make an oral or written request to the employer for payment. Read More (PDF)
Department of Industrial Relations
DIR has established a user-friendly Covid guidelines Road Map for employers to help assess workplace Covid risk. Given recent fines imposed on numerous employers in the construction trades, we urge all members to undertake this review. Use this portal to find COVID-19 guidance for your business/industry. The information provided is obtained from state, county, and city sources. “Answer a few questions about your business type(s), county of operation and current COVID-19 practices to generate a road map of information for your business to ensure safe and compliant operations and/or reopening. Information you provide through this road map assessment will not be used for enforcement.”
Visit Portal: https://saferatwork.covid19.ca.gov/employers/employer-portal/
120 YEAR ANNIVERSARY FOR FEDERAL HEATH
“It is with great pride that we announce our 120th year in business.”
Federal Heath celebrates its historic 120th year in business on March 25, 2021. In the twelve decades since 1901, the company has grown from introducing the United States’ first electric-powered signs to becoming a trusted leader in all types of interior and exterior signage solutions, interior décor and design, specialty contracting services, and sign and lighting maintenance.
“We are here today because of our hardworking employees who do what’s right and deliver exceptional customer experience at every interaction, time after time,” said Sid Rasnick, President, and CEO. “Our people have always been at the core of our success, and it is through their knowledge and dedication that we’ve built our legacy and will continue to do so.”
The hard work began with founders John F. Gilchrist and John H. Goehst, who worked for a Chicago utility company. They saw the potential for boosting electrical demand with lighted signs and joined with James Gilchrist to found the Federal Electric Company in 1901. Their first lighted sign consisted of a porcelain enamel steel center that contained the advertising message, with illuminating lamps on each side.
Feds May Extend Supplemental Unemployment Benefits
New $400 Weekly Federal Unemployment Benefits Look Likely
The House of Representatives released details on Friday explaining what’s in the new COVID relief package. One key aspect extends the supplemental federal weekly jobless benefit through August 29. It also ups the payment to $400 per week (which is on top of state benefits). The bill also extends two pandemic unemployment benefits programs. The Pandemic Unemployment Assistance program (for freelancers and other contract workers) will expand to 74 weeks and the Pandemic Emergency Unemployment Compensation (for full-time workers) doubles to 48 weeks.
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