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“AGC of Oklahoma…

Building the Professional Construction Community

of Excellence”

2009 AGC Board • Board Meeting Schedule

President Mark Grimes Flintco, Inc. Vice President Bryan Timberlake Timberlake Construction Co. Sec/Treasurer Larry Creekmore Cherokee Builders, Inc. Past President John Thompson J.E. Dunn Construction Co. At Large Directors: Jan Dunkin CMSWillowbrook Chip Kanady Maxwell Supply Co. Danny Kennedy Nabholz Construction Mark Little Williams Construction Co. Mike Owen Atlas General Contractors, LLC Jim Sutton Const. Building Specialties, Inc. Chapter Activities Chair Leland Meiser Dolese Bros. Co. CLC Statewide Chair Matt Wright Burgess Company Education Chair Danny Hancock Omni-2 Mechanical Services Finance Chair Greg Biggs Biggs Financial Legislative Chair Chris Burnett Nabholz Construction Corp.

CLC of Oklahoma

By Douglas J. Tapp, Executive Director November 25, 2009

AGC/CLC Sponsoring Speck Homes again this Christmas . . . . Speck Homes, Inc. is an organization that provides residential care and classroom instruction to adolescent boys ranging in age from 13-18. These boys come from very sad situations and most have no family other than Speck Homes. Their classroom is located in our OKC AGC building. Our AGC and CLC Christmas wish again this year is to help provide Christmas for the 36 boys who are in the care of Speck Homes. To help, you can make a donation that we will divide equally among the boys or you can provide 36 items or goodies to help fill 36 bags (things that teenage boys would like.) Please note that it is our goal to provide each boy with similar or like items. If you choose to provide gifts, please plan to provide 36 like items. You can send your donation in advance or you can bring it with you to one of this year’s parties. Checks should be made payable to the AGC of Oklahoma, noting Speck Homes Boys in the memo area. AGC members are invited to join in presentation of their gifts at a special holiday luncheon on Wednesday, December 16th – just let us know if you are interested.

OKC Holiday Party: Thursday-December 3, 2009-River Oaks Golf Club Tulsa Holiday Party: Thursday-December 10, 2009-Oaks Country Club

4:30 to 7:30pm at both locations AGC Build Oklahoma Awards . . . . Build Oklahoma Awards are your opportunity to promote and show-off the best commercial building projects in Oklahoma and to nominate an individual or firm for special recognition. This year’s awards will be presented at the AGC of Oklahoma’s 70th Annual Awards Banquet, scheduled Saturday, January 23rd at the Hard Rock Hotel & Casino in Catoosa (formerly the Cherokee Casino). Photos of all entries will be shown during the evening banquet. Please consider NOW which of your projects represent the Best of the Best. Submission DEADLINE is December 18th! Click for entry forms: [GC Build Oklahoma] [Sub/Supplier Build Oklahoma] Special Recognition . . . . Build Oklahoma entry forms include an opportunity to nominate a firm for Subcontractor, Supplier, or Service Provider of the Year, or an individual or firm for a Special Industry Appreciation Award. You can make your nomination by completing the appropriate line on a Build Oklahoma entry form (see above links). Builder of the Year . . . . Nominees for Oklahoma Builder of the Year are those individuals who have shown the highest quality professional skills and clearly reflect the principles of conduct of the AGC. “Confidential” nominations for 2009 AGC Builder of the Year are being accepted now. DEADLINE is December 22nd! [AGC Builder of the Year]

Eastern Chairman Brian Travis Nabholz Construction Corp.

Western Chairman Chris Moran Reiss Painting Companies

AGC Staff Douglas J. Tapp Executive Director doug.tapp@agcok.com

Anita K. Pearson Chapter Manager anita.pearson@agcok.com

Paula Thomas Administrative Assistant & CLC Coordinator paula.thomas@agcok.com

605 N.W. 13thSt., Suite A Okla. City, OK 73103-2213

Voice: 405-528-4605 Fax: 405-528-4609 www.agcok.com ______________________ REMINDER…. Resumes are available from the AGC office upon your request! ______________________ AGC Build Oklahoma Awards Submission Deadline: December 18th [GC Build Oklahoma] [Sub/Supplier Build Oklahoma] ______________________ National AGC Const Safety Excellence Awards Submission Deadline: November 20, 2009 CSEA Instructions CSEA Application

Hard Rock Hotel Room Reservation DEADLINE is Tuesday, December 22, 2009 . . . . If you are planning to attend the AGC’s 70th Annual Meeting and Awards Banquet, please make your room reservation NOW…call 800-760-6700 – Request the AGC of Oklahoma Group Rate of $139.00 per night + tax. Please note that this rate includes breakfast on Saturday & Sunday morning in their Wild Potato Buffet!

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This Week’s Safety Talk “Rigging” 11-25-09 BIM 101 Tulsa . . . . RESCHEDULED for Friday, December 11, 2009 at Hilti North America’s Tulsa Office: 5400 S. 122nd E. Ave. Maximum class size is filling up fast. If you are planning to attend, be sure to get you name in asap! National AGC Education Opportunities . . . . Control + Click the following: National AGC Career Development Opportunities. Classes at FTTC . . . . For upcoming classes, contact AGC’s Education Partner: Johnny Seay, Adult Career Development, Francis Tuttle Reno Campus - 405.717.4183 / jseay@francistuttle.com For information about classes in the Tulsa area, contact AGC Education Committee Chairman, Danny Hancock at Omni-2 Mechanical, (918) 250-5590 / danny.hancock@omni-2.com --- or your AGC Staff.

CCLLCC UUppddaattee By Paula Thomas, CLC Coordinator

CLC December Meetings . . . . will be held jointly with the AGC at this year’s Holiday Parties. The OKC party will be held on Thursday, December 3rd at River Oaks Golf Club and Tulsa’s party will be held on Thursday, December 10th at the Oaks Country Club; from 4:30 to 7:30pm at both locations. CLC Membership . . . . Are you or someone in your company interested in joining CLC? Contact Paula at the AGC office today! [CLC Application]

MMeemmbbeerrsshhiipp CCaammppaaiiggnn [AGC Member Application] [AGC Dues Schedule] [AGC Information] [Prospective Member Card]

Bring a Guest for FREE . . . . AGC members are invited to bring a prospective member to an AGC Luncheon Meeting. If it is the prospective member’s FIRST AGC luncheon – they will be our guest at no cost to you. Free AGC Lunch for you too . . . . At each AGC Luncheon Meeting, we will collect Prospective Member Cards and conduct a drawing for a FREE AGC Lunch. Cards will be available at each luncheon, or you can submit by phone, fax, or email!

Tulsa Winner 11-18-09: John DeRosier, Wood Systems, Inc. OKC Winner 11-11-09: Dewayne Cook, Timberlake Construction Co., Inc.

Tulsa Winner 10-28-09: John DeRosier, Wood Systems, Inc. OKC Winner 10-14-09: Phil Marker, Nabholz Construction

Tulsa Winner 08-26-09: Bart Colburn, Colburn Electric OKC Winner 08-12-09: Mike DeGiusti, Terra-Mar, Inc.

Tulsa Winner 07-22-09: John DeRosier, Wood Systems, Inc.

AGC Bucks . . . . Sponsor a new AGC Member and receive 5% of the new member’s dues back in AGC Bucks. AGC Bucks will be accumulated and presented to recipients at the AGC Annual Meeting in January and can be used during the next calendar year toward AGC of Oklahoma dues, products, or events. In addition, a surprise GRAND PRIZE valued at approximately $1,000.00 will be awarded to the #1 AGC Recruiter for the year.

Racking up AGC Bucks $$$ Ben Kates, Midwest Wrecking, Inc. DSR Services, LLC $100.00 Brian Travis, Nabholz Construction Action, Inc. $75.00 Larry Creekmore, Cherokee Builders, Inc. Twin Cities Ready Mix, Inc. $75.00 Jason Tabor, Smith & Pickel Construction Co. The Womble Company $75.00 John DeRosier, Wood Systems, Inc. Pardee Construction $50.00 Bruce Barta, Lippert Bros., Inc. Apex geosciences inc. $50.00 Mike Owen, Atlas General Contractors Vmax Performance Group $25.00

UUppccoommiinngg AAccttiivviittiieess [Calendar]

December 2009 Dec 3 Thu AGC / CLC OKC Holiday Party

Dec 4 Fri Green Advantage Workshop – Nabholz Tulsa Office Dec 10 Thu AGC / CLC Tulsa Holiday Party

Dec 11 Fri BIM 101 Tulsa: Hilti, 5400 S. 122nd E. Ave. January 2010

Jan 22-23 Fri-Sat AGC 70th Annual Meeting: Hard Rock Hotel, Catoosa For Room Reservations, call 800-760-6700 – Request the AGC of Oklahoma Group Rate $139.00 per night + tax. Rate includes breakfast on Saturday & Sunday morning in their Wild Potato Buffet!

February 2010 Feb 17-21 Wed-Sun Winter Planning Retreat – Arizona Biltmore Resort & Spa, Phoenix,

AZ (Tentative) March 2010

Mar 17-20 Wed-Sun National AGC Convention: Orlando, Florida June 2010

Jun 24-27 Thu-Sun AGC Summer Conference: Gaylord Texan, Grapevine, TX For Room Reservations, call 866-782-7897 - Request the AGC of Oklahoma Group Rate: $189 per night + tax. Rate includes Resort Fee, Self Parking, & Breakfast Buffet in their Riverwalk Café.

Upcoming Calendar of Events All events are considered tentative until a Meeting Notice or Flyer has been distributed. Thank you!

AGC of Oklahoma – Building Chapter 605 N.W. 13th St., Suite A, Oklahoma City, OK 73103-2213 Off 405-528-4605 ⋅ Fax 405-528-4609 ⋅ www.agcok.com

November 2009 Nov 5-7 Thu-Fri AIA State Convention, Stillwater Nov 5 Thu OKC CLC Building Leaders Part 3 Nov 11 Wed OKC Luncheon: River Oaks Golf Club Nov 12 Thu CLC OKC, Bricktown Brewery Nov 16 Mon Highway AGC Award Banquet, OKC Marriott Nov 17 Tue BIM 101: Tulsa, Hilti, 5400 S. 122nd Eve. Ave. Nov 18 Wed Tulsa Luncheon: Oaks Country Club Nov 18 Wed Tulsa CLC Building Leaders Part 3 Nov 19 Thu CLC Tulsa

December 2009 Dec 3 Thu AGC / CLC OKC Holiday Party: River Oaks Golf Club Dec 10 Thu AGC / CLC Tulsa Holiday Party: Oaks Country Club Dec 24 Fri Merry Christmas!

January 2010 Jan 14 Thu CLC OKC Meeting Jan 22-23 Fri & Sat Annual Meeting: Hard Rock Hotel, Catoosa Jan 28 Thu CLC Tulsa Meeting

February 2010 Feb 10 Wed OKC Luncheon Meeting Feb 11 Thu CLC OKC Meeting Feb 17-21 Wed-Sun Winter Planning Retreat: Phoenix, AZ (TENTATIVE) Feb 24 Wed Tulsa Luncheon Meeting Feb 25 Thu CLC Tulsa Meeting

March 2010 Mar 10 Wed OKC Luncheon Meeting Mar 11 Thu CLC OKC Meeting Mar 17-20 Wed-Sat National Convention: Orlando, Florida Mar 24 Wed Tulsa Luncheon Meeting Mar 25 Thu CLC Tulsa Meeting

April 2010 Apr 8 Thu CLC OKC Meeting Apr 27-1 M-F OU Construction Industry Week, Norman Apr 29 Thu AGC Statewide Meeting: Norman Apr 29 Thu CLC Tulsa Meeting

May 2010 May 12 Wed OKC Luncheon Meeting May 13 Thu CLC OKC Meeting May 19 Wed Presidents Luncheon May 26 Wed Tulsa Luncheon Meeting May 27 Fri CLC Tulsa Meeting

June 2010 Jun 10 Thu CLC OKC Meeting Jun 24-27 Thu-Sun Summer Conf: Gaylord Texan, Grapevine, Texas Jun 24 Thu CLC Tulsa Meeting +6

July 2010 July 8 Wed OKC Luncheon Meeting July 15 Thu CLC OKC Meeting July 28 Wed Tulsa Luncheon Meeting July 29 Thu CLC Tulsa Meeting

August 2010 Aug 11 Wed OKC Luncheon Aug 12 Thu CLC OKC Meeting Aug 25 Wed Tulsa Luncheon Meeting Aug 26 Thu CLC Tulsa Meeting

September 2010 Sep 9 Thu CLC OKC Meeting Sep 23 Thu Statewide AGC Meeting Sep 30 Thu CLC Tulsa Meeting

October 2010 Oct 13 Wed OKC Luncheon Meeting Oct 14 Thu CLC OKC Oct 27 Wed Tulsa Luncheon Meeting Oct 28 Thu CLC Tulsa

November 2010 Nov 10 Wed OKC Luncheon Nov 12 Thu CLC OKC Nov 17 Wed Tulsa Luncheon Nov 19 Thu CLC Tulsa Nov 25 Thu Happy Thanksgiving!

December 2010 Dec 2 Thu AGC / CLC OKC Holiday Party: River Oaks Golf Club Dec 9 Thu AGC / CLC Tulsa Holiday Party: Oaks Country Club Dec 24 Sat Merry Christmas!

AGC of Oklahoma – Building Chapter 605 N.W. 13th St., Suite A, Oklahoma City, OK 73103-2213

OKC (405) 528-4605 Fax (405) 528-4609 www.agcok.com

RIGGING

INTRODUCTION 1. Review any accidents or “near accidents” from the past week. 2. Describe the hazards of the work as they relate to your project. Explain or show the SAFE way

of doing the job. 3. Ask for ideas about preventing accidents.

NOTE: If an idea is not practical, explain the reason why. 4. Give the TOOL BOX SAFETY TALK. TOOL BOX SAFETY TALK 1. Rigging looks like an easy operation that doesn’t seem to require any particular skill or

experience. Don’t be fooled. Many people have lost fingers or hands, or suffered more serious injuries.

2. To avoid injuries on the job, follow these rules:

GET YOUR SIGNALS STRAIGHT. • Appoint one member of the crew to act as signalperson, and instruct the crane operator not

to accept signals from anyone else. • The signalperson must not order a move until getting an “all ready” from each crewmember. • Each worker must be in the clear before giving an “all ready” to the signalperson. • If you must hold on to the chain, sling, or choker to maintain tension, be sure your hands

and feet are out of the way of pinch points before giving an “all ready.” • Check for overhead obstructions and power lines. PROTECT YOUR HANDS. $ If it isn’t possible to release the chain, sling, or choker, be sure your hand is clear of pinch

points. $ Keep your hand far enough away so that a frayed wire or splinter on the cable can’t catch

your glove and jerk your hand into a pinch point.

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