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This is my first column as your new President, and, as such, a good opportunity to offer my pledge to do my best
to serve the Congress and advance the interests of the building industry. Following in the footsteps of past
Presidents, I realize, I certainly have some big shoes to fill!
I intend to work hard over the next two years to enhance the educational programs and the networking opportunities
that the CBC platform offers each of us. To begin, I make the following appeal, CBC members in the organization are
reputable and responsible firms. Each member's products or services merit the attention of the CBC's contractors,
developers, and public officials. By virtue of their membership in CBC, these firms support the construction
industry in the Chicago area. Purchasers of local construction products and services should consider this fact
when in the market for industry related products or services.
At this writing, we recently "completed" our last event before the Summer recess...our 6th Annual CBC Golf Classic,
played at Bloomingdale Golf Club on June 29th. We enrolled 108 golfers this year, and enjoyed a perfect Summer day
of golf. The CBC Golf Classic Traveling Trophy was also awarded to our first low net team...Krusinski Construction,
who turned in a 59! I must express great appreciation to all the generous sponsors who helped make this year's Golf
Classic such a successful event. These sponsorships once again allowed us to support the ACE Tech Charter High School
with our annual donation, which will be presented to a delegation from the school at our September 21st "kick-off" meeting.
Shifting gears to the September program, we have developed an exciting and informative program...CBC's first Economic
Summit. It will feature top executives from divergent sectors of our industry engaging in straight talk on industry-
specific insights. This will not be a program you want to miss!
Our premier lifetime achievement award program, the Award of Honor luncheon, will follow on October 19th. Nominations for
this award close in early September, so I urge you to take action now...submit a deserving candidate for consideration, the
prestigious CBC recognition of a lifetime of accomplishment within Chicago's great building industry community. Last year,
Joseph Krusinski was honored for his years of service to the industry, and now it's time to choose a worthy successor. Visit
the CBC website for nomination information: www.chicagobuildingcongress.org.
The CBC office issued invoices for the 2011-2012 Membership dues and launched an aggressive direct mail campaign to attract new
members. I urge you to settle the dues promptly and complete the companion Directory information sheet as well. Then our
database, directory, and web site will all have your current information.
In support of the Membership Drive, I personally challenge each of you to recruit just one new member by Fall, in time for our
luncheon...and I'll try to do the same! See you in September!
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