2015-11 The Spectator

The Spectator CONSTRUCT SPECIAL EDITION November 2015

stlouiscsi.org 1

We hope everyone had a great CONSTRUCT 2015 here in St. Louis. We certainly loved

having you . Those of you who stopped by and said hi at the Host Chapter Table, bought

commemorative shirts, played golf, helped George Everding become a Fellow, and par-

tied with us at the City Museum have given us so many terrific memories. Thanks to eve-

ryone who joined us and who helped us make it a great success.

In this issue we get back to a little business, doing what we do when we aren’t

hosting a national convention. Read within for information about November’s education

program, meet one of our new directors, and see some great photos from last month’s

event. And check out our upcoming events calendar for the latest about our holiday gala ,

our ever-popular Procrastinator’s Ball, and the spring New Products Show.

THE SPECTATOR and the Communications Committee are specifically looking for a

Committee Co-Chair and content wrangler. Wouldn’t it be great if you had a direct

monthly pipeline for your educational and informational content directly to the brains of

St. Louis’ premier specifiers and designers?

And wouldn’t it be great if you could help other CSI members reach those same deci-

sion-makers (yes, you’d have to help your competitors occasionally, but that’s a small

price to pay, right?)? The SPECTATOR needs your help in soliciting and coordinating quali-

ty content for our monthly newsletter. This is a limited commitment for this year only

(thru May 2016) and requires only that you help our Committee Chair Ginny Powell and

contact industry experts to obtain a page or two of quality content for each upcoming

SPECTATOR. You won’t be creating the newsletter, just helping to fill it.

Best wishes,

Michael Byrd, CSI CDT AIA LEED-AP

Editor, Greater St. Louis Chapter 2nd VP

Principal

CORE10 Architecture

The Spectator

http://greatersaintlouis.csinet.org


stlouiscsi.org 2

Code authorities, architects, manufacturers, insurers, building owners, and con-tractors rely on Underwriter’s Laboratories (UL) to certify the materials and equipment used in rated assemblies and systems. This essential service to the construction industry enhances public safety, meets regulatory requirements, and assures that all entities comply with their contractual obligations.

On November 18, the Greater St. Louis Chapter of the Construction Specification Institute (CSI) will present “UL Verification,” a unique opportunity to learn more about UL first hand from Alfredo Ramirez, UL’s manager of Regulatory Service. The seminar reveals what is required for UL certification, and shows how to effec-tively access the vast online database of UL knowledge.

Join us at the Engineers Club, 4359 Lindell Blvd., starting at 5:30 PM. The program

including dinner is free to CSI members and $20 for all others. Improve your ex-

pertise and get the technical support you need to provide your clients with safe,

sustainable, and code-compliant designs.

REGISTER at stlouiscsi.org or call 636-447-1357.

UL Verification

WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 18, 2015

5:30PM 8:00PM

ENGINEERS' CLUB OF ST. LOUIS4359 LINDELL BLVDST LOUIS, MO, 63108

Ed

uca

tion

Pro

gra

m

Alfredo Ramirez, of

Underwriters Laboratories LLC,

talks about how passive & active safety techniques

can interact at the

Fire & Life Safety Workshop,

Shanghai 2014.



stlouiscsi.org 3

Page Cotton is a Regional Manager for Stego Industries and he covers Kansas,

Missouri, southern Illinois, Arkansas, west Tennessee, and Mississippi. He has a

B.A. from DePauw University in Greencastle, Indiana, where he majored in Eco-

nomics.

Stego Industries is the industry leader in the below-slab vapor barrier market. In

his position at Stego, Page is responsible for consulting with design professionals

on the applicability and proper specification of Stego products, identifying and

executing sales opportunities, managing Stego’s distribution network, and as-

sisting contractors on the proper installation of Stego products by attending pre-

construction meetings and performing job site installation reviews. His CSI back-

ground, and knowledge of the project delivery process, play an integral role in all

of these responsibilities.

Page joined CSI in 2005 and the Greater St. Louis Chapter in 2006. He earned his

Construction Documents Technologist (CDT) in 2006 and his Certified Construc-

tion Product Representative (CCPR) in 2008. Page started assisting with the Pro-

grams Committee and Product Show Committee in 2012. He still serves on the

Programs Committee and began his Chapter Director position in 2015.

Page Cotton, CSI, CCPR Chapter Director, St. Louis, Missouri

Regional Manager – KS, MO, sIL, AR, MS, wTN Stego Industries, LLC

[email protected] (314) 698-2318 L

ead

ersh

ip S

pot

lig

ht

CSI Membership

CSI Member 2005-Present

Greater St. Louis Chapter 2013 to pre-sent

Institute Offices, Committees

FY2015-2017 Chapter Director

FY2012-2016 Programs Committee

FY2012-2014 Product Show Committee



stlouiscsi.org 4

CONSTRUCT 2015 COMMEMORATIVE SHIRTS!

OVERSTOCK SPECIAL! From now until they're sold out, please pur-

chase our overstock shirts on stlouiscsi.org for a HUGE discount. Don't

see your size? We're OUT! But you can still place an order at the regu-

lar price from our home page.

NOTE: Female sizes are a slightly different style - no buttons and a nar-

rower placket than the men's style shown.

We are no longer shipping shirts to customers! You'll be prompted

for an address during checkout but you MUST pickup your shirt at the

next Chapter Event!

Problem? Call Michael at 314.726.4858x800 for assistance. Leave a

message with your name and phone number and he'll call you back.

Sw

ag



stlouiscsi.org 5

Up

com

ing

Eve

nts

UL Verification 530-8pm dinner program at the Engineer’s Club. Alfredo Ramirez, UL’s manager of

Regulatory Service reveals what is required for UL certification.

Holiday Gala 7-11pm, Location TBD.

Procrastinator’s Ball / CDT Lunch 730am-1230pm education programs at the Engineer’s Club.

Code Conforming Wood Design 11am-1pm lunch program at the Engineer’s Club.

Substitutions: Flexibility Within Limits 530-8pm dinner program at the Engineer’s Club.

Risk Management and Architects 530-8pm dinner program at the Engineer’s Club.

Joint Program with USGBC 11-1pm lunch program at the Engineer’s Club.

Facility Tour & BBQ 4-6 pm, -Tour of the new STL Painting and Decorating Foundation / Local International

Union of Painters and Allied Trades training facility in Chesterfield. Plus BBQ!.



stlouiscsi.org 6

CO

NS

TR

UC

T E

XP

O

THANK YOU to all of

our terrific EXPO table

volunteers:

Joseph Mileti

Thom Schwetye

Freed Goebel

David Neuner

John Hoffmann

Linda Berra

Matthew Drag

Patty Gaus

David O’Bryan

Scott Brumbach

Michael Byrd

Vickie Enloe

JoAnn Brookes

Larry Bollinger



stlouiscsi.org 7

CO

NS

TR

UC

T P

AR

TY

THANK YOU to all of

our Mirth, Mystery &

Mayhem volunteers:

Ginny Powell

Patty Gaus

Peter Russell

Vickie Enloe

Mike Thomas

Joe Mileti

Kevin Geil

George Crow

Michael Zensen

Patrick Laux

Mike Lewis

Bob Dienstbach

Craig A. Miller Sr.

George Everding

Scott Brumbach

Ron Berra



stlouiscsi.org 8

CO

NS

TR

UC

T P

AR

TY



stlouiscsi.org 9

CO

NS

TR

UC

T P

AR

TY



stlouiscsi.org 10

CO

NS

TR

UC

T P

AR

TY



stlouiscsi.org 11

CO

NS

TR

UC

T P

AR

TY



stlouiscsi.org 12

CO

NS

TR

UC

T P

AR

TY

Many many more pics of our party

are available via our website.

Thanks K&T Photography!!!



stlouiscsi.org 13

Lea

der

ship

Chapter Board Officers FY2015 -2016 (1 year terms)

President – Gina Ravens

[email protected] – O: 314 845-2400 C: 314-402-1818

President-Elect -– David O’Bryan, Jr.

[email protected] – O: None C: 618-978-9971

1st Vice President – David Neuner Jr

[email protected]– O: 314.420.6212 C: 314-420-6212

2nd Vice President – Michael Byrd

[email protected] – O: 314-726-4858 C: 314-680-0419

Treasurer - Ron Berra


Secretary – Kevin Geil


Past President – Scott Whitcraft


Directors (2 year terms, with 1/2 elected each year)

Chapter Director FY14-16 Thom Schwetye


Chapter Director FY14-16 Matt Drag

[email protected] – O: 314-703-9653 C: 314- 703-9653

Chapter Director FY14-16 Sheryl Simon -


Chapter Director FY15-17 Patricia Gaus

[email protected] O: 314-997-0200 C: 314.974.1127

Chapter Director FY15-17 Michael Zensen


Chapter Director FY15-17 Page Cotton




stlouiscsi.org 14

Administration (Ongoing)

Executive Secretary- Linda Berra -

[email protected]. – O: 636-447-1357 C: 314-707-6444

Delegate to North Central Region – Scott Whitcraft


Committee Chairs (Voluntary terms, min. 1 year)

Awards Committee – Allison Boss CHAIR


Certification Committee - Scott Whitcraft


Communications Committee –Ginny Powell


Education / Academic Liaison Committee - Thom Schwetye

[email protected] - O: 314-647-2801 C: 314-458-0580

Golf Outing Committee – Heather Hendricks

[email protected] O: 636-938-9292 C: 636-541-4361

Membership Committee – Peter Russell

[email protected]–O: 314-206-4401 C: 618-530-4252

Long Range Planning Committee – David O’Bryan, Jr.

[email protected]– O: None C: 618-978-9971

Product Show – Aaron Owens

[email protected] – O: 636 343-0100 C: 314 717-4318

Program Committee – Mark Walkenbach

[email protected] – O: None C: 314-413-0965

Technical Committee - Steve Gantner


Lea

der

ship



stlouiscsi.org 15


mailto:[email protected]?subject=I'd%20like%20to%20Sponsor%20the%20Spectator


stlouiscsi.org 16

full page ad, 840px X 1400px min. .jpg.

upcoming monthly issues thru May 2016

$500

1/2 page ad, 840px X 700px min. .jpg.


$250

Sp

onso

rsh

ip

1/4 page ad, 840px X 380px min. .jpg.


$125
