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Volume Issue
Presidents Plug
By: Ryan Andresen
Golf Ou*ng Info
Board Mee*ng Minutes
NEW! Meet the Board
Commi.ee’s
Who to contact
Cri*cal Calendar
Words of wisdom
Board of Directors
2016-2017
Inside Edi*on
PPPPRESIDENTRESIDENTRESIDENTRESIDENT’’’’SSSS PPPPLUGLUGLUGLUG –––– RRRRYANYANYANYAN AAAANDRESENNDRESENNDRESENNDRESEN
American Society of Professional Estimators
Quad Cites Chapter #71
P.O. Box 4773
Davenport, Iowa 52808
President’s Plug
August 2016
As the upcoming 2016-17 Quad Cities Chapter #71 begins, I would like to thank everyone for
entrusting me to be the new President for this year. We have some exciting things planned for the
new year and hope that you all can be a part of our activities. First off, we have our annual
Scholarship Golf Outing scheduled for September 16 at Sunrise Golf Course in Bettendorf. If the
invitation has missed you, please email myself at [email protected] or
[email protected] for details and registration. It is sure to be a good time with
great weather and great food. Secondly, we will be beginning our monthly programs again very
soon and look forward to seeing everyone attend as you are able. The program schedules are be-
ing finalized and we plan to use Granite City as our venue again as it has been well received.
I was also able to represent our local chapter at the national convention and annual meeting in
Tampa. I was pleased to hear of how well our chapter is performing next to other chapters whose
attendance and membership is constrained. Our chapter is full of professionals who appreciate
the fellowship and sharing of new trends without boundaries of competition or secularism. The
organization as a whole, voted at the national level to streamline their board and way of doing
things so that it better represents the 21st century and will be set up for another century of success.
I will continue to update you on their progress in forthcoming updates.
Thanks again for the privilege of serving you and our organization
Sincerely,
Ryan Andresen
President
American Society of Professional Estimators
Quad Cities Chapter #71
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August PRESIDENTS PLUG
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2016 ASPE Golf Outing
What: 2016 ASPE General Scholarship Fundraiser Golf Outing
Where: Sunr ise Golf Course (Bettendorf, IA)
When: Fr iday September 16th
Time: Shot Gun star t 11:30 am
Preferred Ball / Best Ball
Cook out immediately after Golf
Contact: Scott Mouw 563-468-8524 or [email protected]
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Members Present
Robert Berger Justin Grager Mike Eddy Jesse Smith
Bob Guild Sean O’Toole Ryan Andresen Nick Peschang
Members Absent
Jeff Kaczinski John Blow Colin DeBuysere Scott Robinson
Secretary’s Report
Report for June approved.
Treasurer’s Report
Report for June was approved. Budget to be sent to President Ryan Andresen.
New Business
Chapter Newsletter – Chapter Website – aspequadities.com? It is .org. Bryon Gant is back in
the area – should we engage him? Nick P. said no. Bob G. said we should sign him up as a member, but he was burned out
from being involved with awards and newsletter.
1. Discussed last meeting:
a. Member highlights – brief biography of a member each month
b. Each member from the board to write an article monthly on a rotating basis. Ryan
Andresen to write first article, regarding the National Convention.
c. Publish quarterly report – this repor t is also sent to National. Publish in
Newsletter/Website?
d. Take pictures of our functions for newsletter.
e. Robert Berger to furnish a quote of the month.
Chapter Achievement Awards – How to tackle for 2016-2017. Follow National Awards matr ix.
Open positions for directors. John Blow volunteered to serve as 2nd year directors. Scott Robinson to also serve as 2nd year
director.
Committees and enough staffing positions filled. Review this at next meeting.
Preparations for fall events calendar.
1. Stick with Granite City was consensus from last meeting.
Lining up programs and speakers. Rob Berger to hook up with Nate Miller.
Seminar ideas?
Fall site visit. John Blow offered Central High School project for the visit.
Preparations for Golf Outing.
MEETING MINUTES July 8th, 2016 @ Kelly’s - 11:30 a.m.
AMERICAN SOCIETY of PROFESSIONAL ESTIMATORS
PO BOX 4773
DAVENPORT, IOWA—52808
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Golf Outing to take place September 15.
Sean O’Toole & Colin D. offered to help Scott Mouw.
Concerns about food and speed of food delivery. How to handle Jim Schumacher (owner).
Other fundraising options.
Poker Tournament – After 1st of year at new venue. Highland Park Bowl has been sold and
Rock Island Arsenal Golf Club too hard to get to due to security.
Nate Miller to chair.
Indoor bags tournament
Committee Reports:
Certification – Scott Robinson – No report. Scott suggested that ASPE chapter members look into
applying for certification. Scott will give a presentation at
the October meeting.
Fellowship – Nate Miller – No report. Continue to meet at Granite City Food. Try to get more chapter
members involved.
Fundraising – Colin DeBuysere – Colin suggested that other members besides the Board sign up for
sponsorships.
Golf Outing – Scott Mouw – See above.
Leadership Development – Sean O’Toole – See above for 2nd year director situation.
Membership – Mike Eddy. A number of names were brought forward for membership recruitment:
Twin Shores; Daxson; Ryan & Associates; Build to Suit; Ryan Companies;
Precision Builders, Plumb Supply.
Programs – Nate Miller – September Site Visit. Per above John Blow said he would look into getting us a
tour of Davenport Central High School addition.
Awards/Nominations/PR –Justin Grager. Put ASPE chapter meeting reminders on Outlook. Have
pictures taken at monthly dinner meetings. A monthly “meet
the Board” segment, highlighting a different board member
each month. Rotating Chapter plugs.
Website –No report. www.aspequadcities.org
Scholarships – Mike Huskey – No report. No activity until October.
Standards/Ethics/By-Laws – Justin Grager & John Blow. John agreed to conduct an ethics program this
coming year.
Other Business – None
WHENWHENWHENWHEN: FRIDAY, September 2nd @ 11:30 AM.: FRIDAY, September 2nd @ 11:30 AM.: FRIDAY, September 2nd @ 11:30 AM.: FRIDAY, September 2nd @ 11:30 AM.
WHEREWHEREWHEREWHERE: Kelley’s Irish Pub : Kelley’s Irish Pub : Kelley’s Irish Pub : Kelley’s Irish Pub
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Name: Rob Berger
ASPE Position: 3rd Vice President
ASPE Member Since: 2014
Company: Bush Construction Since: 2014
Years Estimating: 2 Years
Education: Bachelor s of Science in Construction Engineer ing, Iowa State
University
Current Projects: Salem Lutheran Church, Piehl Motors, Advance Homes,
Wilson Building, among many others
History: Rob had a great interest in construction from an ear ly age. He
grew up in a new housing development in which he observed many new homes
being constructed, was enrolling in many woodworking courses in high school
and often thought about entering the trades after graduating. Uncertain about a
career, he continued his education at Scott Community College for two years. He
then transferred to Iowa State University as an undeclared engineering major. As
part of the undeclared engineering program, each engineering principle has the
opportunity to present to the students about their specific discipline.
Construction engineering quickly grabbed his attention. After graduating, Rob
started his career with Bush Construction as a project engineer. Most of his
efforts are focused on estimating new and current projects with some focus on
assisting project managers.
“Meet the Board”
Committees—Who To Contact
ASPE
Dedicated to
Improving the
Skills of
Construction
Estimators, and
the Quality of
Estimates
Through
Education
Committee Chairperson Phone Fax E-Mail
Certification Scott Robinson (563) 381-4800 (563) 381-4804 [email protected]
Communications/Newsletter Nick Peschang (309) 764-7445 (309) 764-7448 [email protected]
Fellowship Nate Miller
Fundraising Evan Powers (563) - 355-2651 [email protected]
Golf Outing Scott Mouw (563) 322-7991
(563) 322-5334 [email protected]
Leadership Development Gary Camp (563) 386-5151 (563) 391-3405 [email protected]
Membership Mike Eddy (563) 391-9566 (563) 381-2023 [email protected]
Programs Nate Miller (563) 322-7991 (563) 322-5334 [email protected]
Public Relations & Awards Tony Latoria (563) 322-7301 [email protected]
Scholarship Mike Huskey (563) 322-7181 (563) 322-1643 [email protected]
Seminars Robert Berger (563) 344-3791 [email protected]
Standards/By-Laws/
Ethics
Justin Grager
John Blow
(563) 459-4600
(563) - 285-5804
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SAY IT IN THE BOTTOM LINE
We want to hear your editorials, comments and stories. If you run across an interesting article that would benefit the
membership, please submit it to the Editor.
Send Submissions to Nick Peschang at [email protected]
We are always in need of
raffle prize donations. If you or your company would like to do-
nate raffle prizes
Please Contact
Collin DeBuysere (563) - 322-0771
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CONTACT MIKE EDDY
W ( 563) 391-9566
WANTED!
NEW
ASPE MEMBERS
We look forward to seeing We look forward to seeing We look forward to seeing We look forward to seeing EVERYONE! EVERYONE! EVERYONE! EVERYONE!
Next Board Meeting
Friday September 2nd, @ 11:30 p.m.
Kelly’s Irish Pub
Davenport, IA
Monthly Meeting
When: TBD
Where: Granite City
Davenport, IA
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WORDS OF WISDOM
“The road to success is always under construction”
-Lily Tomlin
Corporate Office 408 W. Mission Street
Strawberry Point, IA 52076
(563) 933-2296
(563) 933-4114 fax
visit us at www.seedorff.com
Eldridge Office 900 East Franklin St., Eldridge, IA 52748
If your company is a supplier or contractor, advertising in “The Bottom Line” is a great way to get your contact information out to local contractors and help you stay connected with upcoming projects. $50.00 gets you a business card sized spot for the year. There are al-so spots for 1/4, 1/2 and full page adds.
Please contact Nick Peschang for
further information on
pricing/availability.
Board of Directors 2016 — 2017
Get Involved and Make a Difference!
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Chapter # 71 Website
www.aspequadcities.org
National Website
www.aspenational.org
Did you know our chapter has a website?
Unless otherwise noted
Chapter Meetings
Fourth TUESDAY of each month.
Board Meetings
First FRIDAY of each month.
Deadline
for submission to the Bottom Line is the
Second FRIDAY of each month.
A LITTLE HELP PLEASE
As part of the National ASPE Awards Program, we submit various items every year in order to accumu-late enough points to earn the highest awards possible for our chapter. These achievements are recog-nized at ASPE’s National Convention. Many of these points are earned through membership, certifica-tion, participation both within and outside the organization and from the contents of this newsletter. We ask that you please consider doing your part to help us be the best chapter that we can. Attending monthly meetings, enlisting a new member, becoming a CPE, or simply writing a technical article for the Bottom Line are all great and easy ways that you can make Quad City Chapter # 71 even better. Thank You.
