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August 2008

September Meeting: The next meeting of the Kansas Chapter/American Concrete Institute

will be a joint seminar in conjunction with the Kansas Ready Mixed Concrete Association.

Date: Tuesday, September 9, 2008 Time: 8:00 a.m. Board of Directors Meeting 9:30 a.m. Durable Concrete Seminar

See inside for details

Location: Capitol Plaza Hotel 1717 SW Topeka Blvd. Topeka, KS (785) 431-4200

Guests are welcome!

Please invite city and county personnel, contractors, and anyone else who would benefit from this FREE informative seminar

Make your reservations by the KRMCA office at (785) 235-1188. Please make your reservations before Friday, September 5, 2008.

Kansas Chapter/American Concrete Institute

Kansas Chapter/American Concrete Institute SLAB Page 2

FROM THE DESK OF THE CHAPTER PRESIDENT

As I write this letter, heat waves are shimmering from the pavement outside. This would be a good time to review the recommendations of ACI 305, “Guide to Hot Weather Concreting”. The quality of the concrete can be greatly influenced by how we deal with this hot weather. Also, do not forget to protect and properly cure your test cylinders. Tests have shown a strength reduction of almost 1000 psi for cylinders that were not kept between 60 degrees and 80 degrees per ASTM C 31. In April, our Chapter held it’s first annual Scholarship Fund Golf outing in Lawrence. Approximately 100 people turned out for some fun and to help raise funds for our scholarship program. I want to thank everyone who participated, our event sponsors and everyone who helped out. Remember helping a student is an investment in the future of our industry. A special thanks to Alan Bandyk and Joe Hug who spent a lot of time and effort to make this event a success. I would like to congratulate the winners of our 2008 Chapter Scholarships. I know these fine young men and woman will become excellent leaders in our industry. You can read about them on page 5. Our next chapter event will be our annual (FREE!) QC conference held in conjunction with the Kansas Ready Mix Concrete Association, September 9th in Topeka. This year’s focus will be on specifying, producing, placing and finishing durable concrete for outdoor exposure. Also coming up on September 23rd, the Kansas ACI Chapter will be one of the organizations co-hosting a dinner meeting in Kansas City with featured speaker Joe Nasvick, Senior Editor of Concrete Construction Magazine. See additional information in this newsletter. And finally we have the opportunity to attend the Fall ACI national convention hosted by out neighboring MO ACI Chapter in St Louis November 2nd – 6th. Attending ACI conventions is a great way to learn the latest in concrete technologies and practice, participate in technical and educational committees and network with over 1300 people involved in our industry. I encourage all of you to take this opportunity to attend an ACI convention and find out what it is all about. I hope you all have a safe, productive and prosperous summer and I look forward to seeing you at our upcoming fall events. Dave Suchorski, Chapter President


Often times we get so busy getting product out the door and hope that we are providing a quality and durable product, but DO we really have a durable product? Concrete, if made properly should last 30-40 years. This seminar will assist you with making your concrete more durable to stand the tests of time and traffic.

September 9, 2008 Capitol Plaza Hotel

1717 SW Topeka Blvd Topeka, KS

To reserve your place at this FREE Seminar, contact the KRMCA

office

(785) 235-1188



Michael Carpenter Pittsburg State University

Michael is a senior from Moundridge, Kansas, who will graduate from PSU in December

2008 with a degree in Construction Management. He has consistently earned scholastic honors and has been very active in student activities while at PSU, serving as president of the student chapter of AGC during his junior year. Having worked at Hawkins Construction Company in Omaha, NE, for 3 summers, he will be joining them full time after graduation.

Nick Hugeback University of Kansas

Nick is a senior in Architectural Engineering and will graduate in the Spring of 2009. Originally from St. Louis, MO, Nick has

been active in student organizations and an exemplary student while at KU. He joined the Concrete Canoe team last year and will be an officer in the new ACI club this year. He is the community service chair for Tau Beta Pi Engineering Honor Society. This summer he worked for Paric Corporation in St. Louis doing construction management on the Moonrise Hotel.

Andrea Marshall Kansas State University

Andrea will graduate in May 2010 with a major in Construction Science & Management, with a minor in Business. She has received Academic Honors and maintains a 3.96 GPA.

2008 KANSAS ACI SCHOLARSHIP AWARD WINNERS


1ST ANNUAL KANSAS ACI GOLF TOURNAMENT - APRIL 30, 2008


ACI FALL 2008 CONVENTION “The Spirit of Concrete”

November 2-6, 2008 Renaissance Grand & America’s Center

St. Louis, Missouri

Join your fellow concrete industry peers this fall at the ACI Fall 2008 Convention in St. Louis at the beautiful Renaissance Grand & America’s Center, November

2-6, 2008.

This fall’s convention, with the theme “The Spirit of Concrete” is sure to please all ACI attendees with

countless opportunities to view exhibits, attend meetings and sessions, network with concrete

professionals from all over the world, participate in competitions and workshops, and of course, see the

sights of beautiful St. Louis.

The ACI Fall 2008 Convention will feature a Contractors’ Day with Architectural Walking and Bus Tours, Technical Tour of the Holcim plant, Student

Concrete Cylinder Competition, the themed “Echoes of Oktoberfest” Concrete Mixer, and much more. In addition, ACI will be sponsoring a book drive at the convention to support education and literacy in local

schools. All attendees are invited to bring any new or gently used children’s books to the convention.

Don’t delay! Register by Oct. 5, 2008 and receive a special discounted registration fee. In addition, the Renaissance Grand is offering convention attendees

special rates for rooms reserved by Oct. 8. Room rates are based on availability.

For more information and to register for the ACI Fall 2008 Convention, please call 248-848-3795, or visit

www.aciconvention.org.


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Kansas City September 13 Kansas City October 11 Wichita October 23

Concrete Flatwork Finisher/Technician Kansas City October 4 Registration for each event will close about two weeks before the scheduled date. Registration is limited to the first 25 paid applicants. The event will be canceled if there are fewer than ten applicants on the scheduled registration closing date. For more information, contact

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2008 REMAINING CERTIFICATION DATES


CHAPTER OFFICERS President Dave Suchorski [email protected]

(800) 545-1882

Vice President Brad Weiss [email protected]

(785) 827-7281 Past President Mike Murray [email protected]

(913) 422-4443

Secretary-Treasurer Darren Reynolds [email protected]

(785) 532-3573

Board of Directors Alan Bandyk (2008) [email protected]

(913) 764-8040 Bill Beggs (2008) [email protected]

(913) 319-6181 JoAnn Browning (2008) [email protected]

(785) 864-3723 Jeff Brinning (2009)[email protected]

(913) 782-6171 Andrew Mackie (2009) [email protected]

(785) 242-2177 Randy Roths (2009) [email protected]

(316) 259-3854 Kelly Rauckman (2010) [email protected]

(913) 441-8781 Darren Reynolds (2010) [email protected]

(785) 532-3573 Kameron Williams (2010) [email protected]

(816) 251-2103

COMMITTEES Program Brad Weiss (785) 827-7281 Membership Mike Murray (913) 422-4443 Awards Eric Wieters (316) 263-7591 Publicity Bill Beggs (913) 319-6181 Newsletter Slab Editor Joe Hug (620) 365-1839 Education Dave Suchorski (800) 545-1882 Student Activities Randy Timi (620) 235-4358 Chapter Library For information on available publications and how to check them out, contact: Dave Darwin [email protected] (785) 864-3827 fax: (785) 864-5631 KU Civil, Environmental, & Architectural Engg Rm 2142 Learned Hall 1530 W. 15th Street Lawrence, KS 66045

The Kansas Chapter of ACI welcomes visitors and members to all meetings. Anyone interested in attending a Kansas Chapter ACI Meeting should call: Mike Murray Decorative Concrete Supply (913) 422-4443

The SLAB, the newsletter of the Kansas ACI Chapter, is published four times each year and reaches over 150 architects, engineers, educators, manufacturers, suppliers and others. Advertising in the SLAB is economical and supports the Kansas ACI Chapter. Business card ads are available for $50 per year.

If you are interested in placing an advertisement in the SLAB, submission of materials, or for change of address, please contact:

Joe Hug 620/473-2222

[email protected]

Kansas Chapter ACI PO Box 1000 Humboldt, KS 66748-1000

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August 27th Site Cast Tilt Up Concrete Seminar Kansas City, MO September 9th ACI-KRMCA Durable Concrete Seminar Topeka, KS September 13th ACI Concrete Field Testing Technician-Grade I Exam Kansas City, KS September 23rd Concrete at it’s Best! with Joe Nasvik Kansas City, MO October 2nd Annual KCI Birdie Bash Shawnee Country Club, Topeka, KS October 4th ACI Concrete Flatwork Finisher/Technician Exam Kansas City, KS October 11th ACI Concrete Field Testing Technician-Grade I Exam Kansas City, KS October 23rd ACI Concrete Field Testing Technician-Grade I Exam Wichita, KS November 2nd-6th ACI Fall 2008 Convention St. Louis, MO November 11th MO/KS ACPA Local Roads Seminar Overland Park, KS

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