She Did It! Our Newest Certified Crane Operator
Early this month, NOV 2-3-4, Emily Miller with Sign Designs in Modesto, CA became the first female to participate in the CSA Crane Operator Certification program! Better yet, after two weeks of anxiously awaiting the results from her practical and written tests, she learned that she passed and would soon be receiving her Crane Operator Certification card from NCCCO.
Emily shared that engineering and creating by putting things together “has been a part of her” since childhood. Learning new things and new experiences is a driving force in her life. She considers herself “lucky” to work in her current position at Sign Designs and the support of those around her makes taking on challenges possible. Continue Reading
New Fiscal Year Kicked Off in Lodi
Thanks to our Sponsors Ad Art, Altec, and Elliott Equipment; CSA began its new year (2023-24) on October 1st, returning to Lodi, CA on October 18th, for an annual Lunch & Learn at Wine & Roses. Members and guests began to arrive at 11 AM – Weather was beautiful, lunch and cold drinks terrific, and the presentation by Mario Gomez, Lead Field Engineer with Underwriters Laboratories (UL) well worth the gathering – Thank you Mario! This eye-opening workshop shed light on the latest from UL- and this amazing technology: Continue Reading
FROM CLASSROOM TO CRANE 2023
CSA continues to conduct training/testing classes for crane operators to become certified. The CSA program allows crane operators (those who operate cranes with a lift capacity over 2000 lbs.) to brush up on their knowledge and practical skills, in preparation for certification testing. Continue Reading
SoCal Horse Race Event in Del Mar 2023!
Networking & Fun at the Races!
Join us as Thoroughbred athletes and world class jockeys take to the track for the most exciting 2 minutes in sports! Continue Reading
NorCal Presentation & Lunch October 2023
REGISTRATION IS OPEN! UL is Coming to Town!
NETWORK & EDUCATION:
This eye-opening workshop will shed light on the latest from UL. Continue Reading
2023-24 Board of Directors & Officers Elected
Newly Elected August 3, 2023
The California Sign Association Board of Directors for 2023-24, were installed on August 3, 2023 at CSA’s Annual Banquet. Immediate Past President Pete Michelini was thanked for his leadership and continued membership growth over the past year, as Jason Rieman, with Gemini, was welcomed to the President’s role for the California Sign Association Board of Directors! Continue Reading
Media Release: Tomorrow’s Workforce Coalition
California Sign Association (CSA) Joins with More than 500 Organizations to Help Build Tomorrow’s Workforce
Groups Will Advocate to Help Pass the Freedom to Invest in Tomorrow’s Workforce Act
CSA joined with more than 500 trade associations, professional societies, businesses, and employers to form the Tomorrow’s Workforce Coalition, established to build support for the Freedom to Invest in Tomorrow’s Workforce Act (S. 722 / H.R. 1477). The American Society of Association Executives (ASAE) and the Professional Certification Coalition (PCC) lead the new group. Continue Reading
Who, What, Where: GPX – Long Beach!
August was a busy month for CSA!
Following their 2023 Annual Convention & Educational Conference, and 21st Annual Deep-Sea Fishing Trip, CSA Executive Director Roy Flahive, Director of Member Services Cheryl Flahive, and 2nd V.P. Neal Tibbs, headed to Long Beach. CSA was invited by the Graphics Pro Expo team to exhibit at GPX-Long Beach. This year’s event included “WRAPSCON” bringing in much talent to the competitive activities scheduled Thurs.-Sat. (Aug. 17-19). Continue Reading
Annual Excursion Just for the Halibut!
CSA Fishing Trip 2023 – A Big Haul!
CSA’s 21st voyage was a nice change for the CSA members who were willing and able to hit the water on Aug. 12th. The sell-out crowd of 42 who registered for the CSA 2023 Fishing Trip were aboard the “Clemente” by 5 a.m. with fishing license & equipment in hand. Continue Reading
Congratulations to Bob Shimmin!
Our Newest Director Emeritus Receives Honor!
The list of the CSA Presidential responsibilities is a long and sometimes daunting list. However, there are also some privileges that come with the office. This year at the 2023 Annual Convention & Educational Conference, as the 65th President of the California Sign Association, I had the honor and privilege to be only the 9th President to present the award of “Director at Large Emeritus” to Mr. Bob Shimmin of Montroy Supply Company.
To become a “Director-at-Large Emeritus,” a director must have served on the CSA board for at least 20 years and be elected by the Board of Directors for this life-long appointment.
Bob Shimmin joins 17 previous Directors Emeriti to become only the 18th Board Member in CSA history to receive this honor, the first of whom was Mr. Frank Montroy of Montroy Supply Company in 1993 just after the Director Emeritus role was created.
Bob has served many terms on the Executive Committee as Secretary/Treasurer. His dedication to the California Sign Association and his high moral and ethical values set an example to all board members.
Bob is now part of the elite group of surviving Directors Emeriti alongside Kozell Boren (1997), Pat McGehee (1998), Roy Flahive (2007), Terry Long (2009), Skip Moore (2014) and Gary Quiel (2014). A full list of Directors Emeriti can be found in the California Sign Association Membership Directory and on the CSA website.
Congratulations Bob and Thank You for your continued service to the California Sign Association!