2017 CSA Conference & Annual Meeting
The first CSA Educational Conference of the new, six-year plan is scheduled to take place Wednesday through Friday, Aug. 23-25, at the Ontario Convention & Airport Hotel in Ontario.
Consistent with the goals of the CSA Board, the emphasis this year will be on education. With the finishing touches being put on the enhanced training (STEPS) program, the conference provides a good opportunity to kick off this ambitious program for the 2017-18 CSA year. Participation in the 2017 conference is sure to be memorable! Continue Reading
The Great Fishing Trip August 12, 2017!
Back for the 15th voyage off the coast of Dana Point, Captain Gary Quiel and 44 lucky fishermen, women & children will set sail early, early Saturday, August 12! This event sells out every year, so book early! This is an all-day cruise launching at 5:00 am (please check-in by 4:30 am) out of Dana Point Harbor and returning around 5:00 pm that afternoon.
2017 HAS SOLD OUT. Thank you all and look forward to 2018 with us! Cost: $110 per person (license, equipment, food, drink or fish cleaning are NOT included in this fee). Payment is required to hold reservations. Registration form & payment are due by July 12, 2017. After this date, no refunds will be given for cancellations. The boat could hold 60, but Cap’n Gary limits the total number of guests to give everyone plenty of room to stretch out.
For more information about the fishing, call Gary Quiel at (909) 885-4476. For information about registration, call CSA at (916) 932-0021 or email cflahive@calsign.org.
License, equipment, food, drink or fish cleaning is NOT included in your registration fee.
Saturday, August 12, 2017 – Sailing on the Clemente
Check-in at 4:30 am, boat departs at 5:00 am sharp!
Dana Wharf Sportfishing in Dana Point Harbor
34675 Golden Lantern, Dana Point, CA
SoCal Seminar and Dinner Meeting 5/18/17
THINK LEAN!
Embrace Lean Behaviors beyond the use of tools or manufacturing
Meet Melissa Searle, our guest speaker for this afternoon seminar. Melissa earned multiple bachelor degrees from the University of California, Berkeley and Certifications in both Health Care Compliance (CHC) and Health Care Privacy Compliance (CHPC). Melissa is an active member of the Health Care Financial Management Association, receiving the 2014-2015 Committee Leadership Award from their Northern California Chapter.
Through Melissa’s progressive leadership roles, she has assisted numerous teams and developed leaders to embrace lean behaviors.
On May18th, she will focus on tools to build a lean environment, creating more value for you and your customers with fewer resources.
Following the Seminar
Take advantage of the Networking Opportunity, starting at 5:30pm, with a fabulous dinner scheduled to begin at 6:30pm – Dinner Meeting includes our presentation; Building A Strong Workforce
The Sign Industry in California, is not alone when trying to find a qualified workforce. It is imperative, now more than ever, that we work together to close the “skills gap”, preparing students at high school and Jr. college level with the exposure and training needed for a successful future and at the same time keep our industry safe and moving forward.
Think Lean Seminar: 3:30pm – 5:30pm
No Host Cocktails & Networking: 5:30pm – 6:30pm
Dinner & Presentation: 6:30pm – 8:30pm
NorCal Seminar and Lunch Meeting 5/11/17
Solar Energy:
Sign Industry Application & Value
Ben Widmer
A Seminar you don’t want to miss!
Meet our guest speaker, Ben Widmer, Applications Engineer with SimpliPhi Power, Inc.
In late 2009, Ben joined the design and applications team with LibertyPak, now SimpliPhi Power. Since that time, Ben and his team built upon the previous 8 years of success and innovation in the professional Film and Lighting industry, to create the technology platform for SimpliPhi’s portfolio of products it offers. And when it comes to “Solar,” Ben is the “Go to Guy”!
• Basic Understanding of Solar Energy
• Insight into Commercial Application of Solar;
• Tying into the Grid vs. Self Contained Product
• Developing Whole Foods solar sign system
2017 CSA Board Meeting at ISA Expo
FRIDAY – April 21, 2017
Third CSA Board Meeting
(at ISA 2017 EXPO)
CSA BOD Mtg: Time: TBD
The April Board Meeting will take place at the ISA Expo in Las Vegas, Nevada
SoCal Seminar and Dinner Meeting 3/21/17
Date & Location: Tuesday, March 8th at Green Dragon Tavern & Museum
– 6115 Paseo del Norte, Carlsbad, CA 92011
First up: A Seminar you don’t want to miss!
Solar: Sign Industry Application & Value!
Presented by Ben Widmer, Applications Engineer with SimpliPhi Power, Inc.
Seminar: 3:30pm -5:30pm
Meet our speaker, Ben Widmer, Applications Engineer with SimpliPhi Power, Inc.
In late 2009, Ben joined the design and applications team with LibertyPak, now SimpliPhi Power. Since that time, Ben and his team built upon the previous 8 years of success and innovation in the professional Film and Lighting industry, to create the technology platform for SimpliPhi’s portfolio of products it offers. And when it comes to “Solar,” Ben is the “Go to Guy”!
BASIC UNDERSTANDING OF SOLAR ENERGY
- Insight into Commercial Application of Solar
- Tying into the Grid vs. Self Contained Product
- Developing Whole Foods solar sign system
Followed by No Host Cocktails 5:30 – 6:30pm
Then, stay for Dinner, Networking and learn about our country’s history!: 6:30pm – 8:30pm
Join the Revolution at the Green Dragon!
We talk about Constitutional Rights, day in and day out, when it comes to our personal and (sign) business lives – Freedom of Speech.
No better place to Network with the Sign Industry movers and shakers than the Green Dragon Tavern & Museum as America is brought to life!
A replica of North End Boston’s historic Green Dragon Tavern, attendees will learn about the Colonial and Revolutionary War eras. Sip on some-thing cold to drink, then it’s time to experience some fabulous food!
2017 CSA Board Meeting & Dinner Jan. 19th
THURSDAY – Jan. 19, 2017
CA STATE RAILROAD MUSEUM
111 I Street, Sacramento, CA 95814
CSA BOD Mtg: 10:30am – 3:30pm
The January Board Meeting will take place at the CA State Railroad Museum-Stanford Gallery; located at 125 I Street, Sacramento, CA. The meeting will run from 10:30am until 3:30pm, including lunch. Following the Board Meeting, we hope all of you will join in on the California State RR Museum Tour!
Tour-CA State RR Museum: 3:45pm – 5:00pm
Take a journey into the past at the California State Railroad Museum! Experience the feats of engineering and ingenuity that have kept the Golden State steaming along for nearly 200 years – from immaculately restored engines and cars to exciting events and exhibits that bring the railroad to life. The California State Railroad Museum is a museum in the state park system of California, interpreting the role of the “iron horse” in connecting California to the rest of the nation. It is located in Old Sacramento and regarded as North America’s railroad museum – Home of the Polar Express and 225,000 square feet of exhibits and beautifully restored railroad cars and locomotives which illustrate railroad history in California and the West.
Cocktails & Network: 5:00pm – 6:00pm
Dinner & Presentation: 6:00pm – 8:30pm
ConnectEd & Linked Learning
Presentation by Rob Atterbury, Director District & Regional Support
California Center for College and Career (ConnectEd)
Rob is looking forward to sharing how “Linked Learning” has expanded throughout the state of California, linking our Education System to College AND Career Pathways. The skills students are learning, are skills CSA members have been asking for! Keep up with the latest in career education – prepare for your new hires!
2017 So Cal Dinner Meeting Jan. 10th
TUESDAY – Jan. 10, 2017
RADISSON HOTEL
2200 East Holt Blvd., Ontario, CA 91761
TWO great events!
Seminar: 3:30pm – 5:30pm
Don’t miss this one!
In the Workplace-At the Job Site- And In Between: SAFETY Practices for the Sign Industry
Presented By: Greg Bird, Boretti Inc.
Greg Bird oversees the technical operations of Boretti, Inc. ensuring staff personnel are up to date with new practices, regulations and standards. He also works with clients to solve intricate safety and environmental issues and provide a safe working environment for their client’s employees. Topics to be covered include: * New Silica Regulation * Working in the Heat & Laws that apply
* Vehicle, Truck, and Trailer Safety * Emergency Plan
Stay for dinner and great presentation!
Dinner & Presentation: 6:00pm – 8:30pm
Elaine Norland, CEO and President of A Cone Zone, Inc., is the only female owner of a temporary traffic control company in the Inland Empire. With more than 30 years of construction experience + 15 years in traffic control, Elaine is making her mark in a male-dominated industry, providing traffic control equip. services for construction sites, road closures and events. In 2003, Elaine started A Cone Zone on a shoestring budget as a one-woman operation. Today, she has more than 20 employees and million-dollar revenues.
Recognized for her business savvy and acumen, Elaine was honored as a Spirit of the Entrepreneur Award finalist in 2011.
She was also awarded NAWBO California Woman Business Owner of the Year, 2016
Education, Part 2 “Pathways”
The California Sign Association has made a strong commitment to meeting the education needs of its members, and of California’s sign industry at large. Last month’s article reviewed the well-attended CSA Conference workshop on hiring and keeping Millennials. This Part 2 article covers the focus of CSA’s recent visits to some PUSD high schools, and their efforts to prepare students for successful careers. As CSA’s President for the 2016-2017 year, Pete Michelini, explains, “… CSA is placing emphasis on education and creating a qualified workforce for the industry; a definite need as expressed by the sign industry in general.”
The California Sign Association continues to address its commitment to meeting the education needs of its members, exploring new and exciting ways of developing our workforce. As the question continues to be asked “where can we find employees and how do we train them,” new avenues are opened – Okay, let’s call them “Pathways.”
On December 1st, Pete Michelini, CSA President; Roy Flahive, CSA Executive Director; and Cheryl Flahive, CSA Director of Member Services, attended a training program at the Porterville Union High School District. To say each of them was impressed is an understatement — they were simply overjoyed at the wonderful work being done with the students – they not only are being prepared for higher education and careers, they are learning the necessary skills for successful futures!
“PUSD Pathways Linked Learning” is part of an effort statewide to address the needs of students as they prepare for successful careers.
The referenced training program “PUSD Pathways Linked Learning,” is part of an effort statewide to address the needs of students as they prepare for successful careers. Their “Pathways” program offers small learning communities, college preparation, career-theme focus, academic rigor blended with technical relevance, project-based/hands-on learning, work-based learning opportunities, and actual projects utilizing CNC routers, laser cutting machines, 3d-printers, computers, etc.
Not only are these students being taught skills used in the sign industry, they are also learning so much more that our members have been looking for: Social skills, professionalism, thinking outside the box, working as a team, focusing on specific projects and aligning with other students within their chosen Pathway.
CSA is anxious to tap in to this education program throughout the state; in particular, internship opportunities and exposure to the terrific careers available in the Sign Industry!
2016 Day at the Races – Bing Crosby Season
Fifty-three CSA members and staff attended the races on November 17 at Del Mar Racetrack, located in Del Mar, California. Entrance fee, a program, the CSA-sponsored Six Race, a picture in the winner’s circle for two, and a fabulous buffet lunch all were included in the CSA Event Package. With the help of our 5-Sponsors; two $1,000 sponsors (Federal Heath and N Glantz & Son) and three $500 sponsors (RNS Channel Letters, Sullaway Engineering, and Swain Sign), this CSA SoCal event was a huge success – THANK YOU!
We couldn’t have asked for a better day: The weather was perfect, the track was fast, and the beverages and conversation started flowing at 11 a.m. Lunch was served at 11:30 am, first post was 12:30 p.m., betting was active and cheering for favorite horses was lively and loud, eventfully leading to “I need to collect my winnings!” — or “if it weren’t for …”
CSA officers and staff asked if attendees thought this was a good idea and one worth repeating. “Yes” was the emphatic answer, “Let’s do it again next year!”