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2008 Calendar

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January
7 Safety Training and Your Multicultural Workforce 8 am–Noon, Oregon Army National Guard Armory, Sgt. John Holcomb Memorial Room #26, 2310 17th Street, Salem. To register for the free workshops, fax your request on company letterhead to 503-947-7462 or register on the Oregon OSHA website, www.orosha.org under “Education.” For questions about Oregon OSHA’s public education, call 503-947-7443 or call toll-free within Oregon, 888-292-5247, Option 2.
7 PESO - Safety Leadership (Spanish language) 1–5 pm, Oregon Army National Guard Armory, Sgt. John Holcomb Memorial Room #26, 2310 17th Street, Salem. To register for the free workshops, fax your request on company letterhead to 503-947-7462 or register on the Oregon OSHA website, www.orosha.org under “Education.” For questions about Oregon OSHA’s public education, call 503-947-7443 or call toll-free within Oregon, 888-292-5247, Option 2.
7 Safety Committee Basic Training 8 am–Noon, Mt. Hood Community College, 26000 SE Stark St – Town & Gown Room, Gresham. To register for the free workshops, fax your request on company letterhead to 503-947-7462 or register on the Oregon OSHA website, www.orosha.org under “Education.” For questions about Oregon OSHA’s public education, call 503-947-7443 or call toll-free within Oregon, 888-292-5247, Option 2.
7 Introduction to Ergonomics 1–5 pm, Mt. Hood Community College, 26000 SE Stark St – Town & Gown Room, Gresham. To register for the free workshops, fax your request on company letterhead to 503-947-7462 or register on the Oregon OSHA website, www.orosha.org under “Education.” For questions about Oregon OSHA’s public education, call 503-947-7443 or call toll-free within Oregon, 888-292-5247, Option 2.
7–10 AGCA Building Division Meeting La Quinta Resort & Club in La Quinta, California. Formerly called the AGC Building Division Meeting, the Building Contractors Conference brings together many of the top building construction firms, service and supply companies, design professionals, BIM leaders, and owners who participate through the AGCA Private/Public Industry Advisory Council (PIAC). This conference attracts as many as 150+ leaders in the building construction industry who gather to hear presentations on important topics such as Building Information Modeling (BIM), participate in various committees, and discuss key issues that are important to their business and their industry. Visit www.agc.org for more information.
8 PESO - Fall Protection (Spanish language) 8 am–Noon, Oregon Army National Guard Armory, Sgt. John Holcomb Memorial Room #26, 2310 17th Street, Salem. To register for the free workshops, fax your request on company letterhead to 503-947-7462 or register on the Oregon OSHA website, www.orosha.org under “Education.” For questions about Oregon OSHA’s public education, call 503-947-7443 or call toll-free within Oregon, 888-292-5247, Option 2.
8 Safety Accountability 8 am–Noon, Mt. Hood Community College, 26000 SE Stark St – Town & Gown Room, Gresham. To register for the free workshops, fax your request on company letterhead to 503-947-7462 or register on the Oregon OSHA website, www.orosha.org under “Education.” For questions about Oregon OSHA’s public education, call 503-947-7443 or call toll-free within Oregon, 888-292-5247, Option 2.
8 Exposure Control/Bloodborne Pathogens 1–5 pm, Mt. Hood Community College, 26000 SE Stark St – Town & Gown Room, Gresham. To register for the free workshops, fax your request on company letterhead to 503-947-7462 or register on the Oregon OSHA website, www.orosha.org under “Education.” For questions about Oregon OSHA’s public education, call 503-947-7443 or call toll-free within Oregon, 888-292-5247, Option 2.
13 OSHA 300 Recordkeeping 8 am–Noon, Portland Community College – Capital Center, Room 1539, 18624 NW Walker Road, Beaverton. To register for the free workshops, fax your request on company letterhead to 503-947-7462 or register on the Oregon OSHA website, www.orosha.org under “Education.” For questions about Oregon OSHA’s public education, call 503-947-7443 or call toll-free within Oregon, 888-292-5247, Option 2.
13 Fall Protection 1–5 pm, Portland Community College – Capital Center, Room 1539, 18624 NW Walker Road, Beaverton. To register for the free workshops, fax your request on company letterhead to 503-947-7462 or register on the Oregon OSHA website, www.orosha.org under “Education.” For questions about Oregon OSHA’s public education, call 503-947-7443 or call toll-free within Oregon, 888-292-5247, Option 2.
14 Construction Seminar and Workshops 6:45–9:30 am breakfast and seminar, 9:45 am–4:30 pm workshop, Holiday Inn, North Wilsonville. Sponsored by NUCA, CSI, Stewart Sokol & Gray LLC, Yazbeck Cloran & Hanson LLC, and Phil Martinson Engineering, Inc. Seminar: Plan & Schedule: Proving Cost Impacts on Construction Changes. Choice of one of three all-day workshops with lunch buffet: How to Grow and Expand Your Construction Company, Computer Design in D-D: Building Models for Construction, and Scheduling Projects for Success (Applying Primavera). Cost is $78 for breakfast and seminar, $248 for workshop and lunch, $300 for both the seminar and one workshop. Register online, www.constructionseminars.org or call 503-557-5500.
14 Safety Committee Basic Training 8 am–Noon, Portland Community College – Capital Center, Room 1539, 18624 NW Walker Road, Beaverton. To register for the free workshops, fax your request on company letterhead to 503-947-7462 or register on the Oregon OSHA website, www.orosha.org under “Education.” For questions about Oregon OSHA’s public education, call 503-947-7443 or call toll-free within Oregon, 888-292-5247, Option 2.
14 Traffic Control Safety 1–5 pm, Portland Community College – Capital Center, Room 1539, 18624 NW Walker Road, Beaverton. To register for the free workshops, fax your request on company letterhead to 503-947-7462 or register on the Oregon OSHA website, www.orosha.org under “Education.” For questions about Oregon OSHA’s public education, call 503-947-7443 or call toll-free within Oregon, 888-292-5247, Option 2.
15 AGC of America Webinar – The (So-Called) Employee Free Choice Act: What You Need to Know Now 10–11:30 am, AGC Center. You are invited to participate in an AGC of America webinar on the AFL-CIO’s top legislative priority—passage of the Employee Free Choice Act. The proposed legislation could bring about major changes in labor law that will make 9(a) union organizing much easier. Join AGC for an important 90-minute webinar that will discuss the myths and facts surrounding this bill, explain how this bill could affect your company if enacted, and what you should do now to prepare. Click here for additional information on this key program. RSVP to Brenda Saterfiel, 503-682-3363 or 800-826-6610. this webinar is free at the chapter office, but if you would like to register on your own for your own location, the cost is $79 for members, $129 for non-members.
16 Oregon-Columbia Chapter Annual Business Meeting Hilton Portland and Executive Tower. The Annual Business Meeting is much more than a meeting…it’s an event! Join us for education, networking, chapter business, and celebration. Cost to attend: $55 for the Safety Awards Luncheon and Economic Forecast only; $65 for the banquet only; $95 for the full day (includes all meetings and banquet). To register, click here or call 503-682-3363 or 800-826-6610. Hotel discounted rates are available.
16 Board of Directors Meeting Hilton Portland and Executive Tower, 2:30–5:30 pm. All members are welcome to attend board meetings, but please RSVP in advance to Kari Roberts, 503-682-3363 or 800-826-6610.
21 AGC Night With the Blazers 5:30 pm pre-game dinner, Georgia Pacific Room, Memorial Coliseum, Portland. Join the AGC Associates Council for a pre-game dinner  where Trail Blazer alumnus Jerome Kersey will be the featured speaker. Following dinner, you will be treated to an incredible night of NBA action at the Rose Garden. This event is sold out!
21 Rogue Valley Safety Committee 9–11 am, Rogue Community College Table Rock Campus, Room 162, White City. Contact Tiff Smith for more information and to RSVP, 541-890-1144. RV Safety Committee meetings are typically held on the third Wednesday of the month.
21 Safety Committee Basic Training 8 am–Noon, Oregon Army National Guard Armory, Sgt. John Holcomb Memorial Room #26, 2310 17th Street, Salem. To register for the free workshops, fax your request on company letterhead to 503-947-7462 or register on the Oregon OSHA website, www.orosha.org under “Education.” For questions about Oregon OSHA’s public education, call 503-947-7443 or call toll-free within Oregon, 888-292-5247, Option 2.
21 What to Expect from Oregon OSHA Inspection 1–5 pm, Oregon Army National Guard Armory, Sgt. John Holcomb Memorial Room #26, 2310 17th Street, Salem. To register for the free workshops, fax your request on company letterhead to 503-947-7462 or register on the Oregon OSHA website, www.orosha.org under “Education.” For questions about Oregon OSHA’s public education, call 503-947-7443 or call toll-free within Oregon, 888-292-5247, Option 2.
22 Worker Protection Standard 8 am-Noon, Oregon Army National Guard Armory, Sgt. John Holcomb Memorial Room #26, 2310 17th Street, Salem. To register for the free workshops, fax your request on company letterhead to 503-947-7462 or register on the Oregon OSHA website, www.orosha.org under “Education.” For questions about Oregon OSHA’s public education, call 503-947-7443 or call toll-free within Oregon, 888-292-5247, Option 2.
22 Hearing Conservation Program 1-5 pm, Oregon Army National Guard Armory, Sgt. John Holcomb Memorial Room #26, 2310 17th Street, Salem. To register for the free workshops, fax your request on company letterhead to 503-947-7462 or register on the Oregon OSHA website, www.orosha.org under “Education.” For questions about Oregon OSHA’s public education, call 503-947-7443 or call toll-free within Oregon, 888-292-5247, Option 2.
26–28 AGCA's Leadership in Construction Workshop Tempe, Arizona. Visit www.agc.org for more information.
26–27 Mid-Oregon Construction Safety Summit Riverhouse Resort and Conference Center, Bend, Ore. Hands-on training is designed for residential and commercial construction workers, and topics include scaffolding/ladders, fall protection, electrical, excavation and rigging safety, cost of accidents, construction site safety, PPE, work zone safety, and emergency response for construction. Look at the flyer, visit the website, or call 503-947-7441 or toll-free in Oregon 888-292-5247, option 1.; email oregon.conferences@state.or.us.
27 AGCA/NCPPP Joint Public Private Partnerships Conference Sheraton Phoenix Downtown, Phoenix, Arizona. AGC of America and the National Council for Public-Private Partnerships Conference present "Partnerships for Growth in Infrastructure: Contractor's Risks and Opportunities with Public-Private partnerships," designed to explain and explore the implications of public=private partnerships for contractors and the role of the PPPs as an alternative to the traditional public works development process.. Visit www.agc.org/pppconference for more information.
27 Workplace Emergency Plan 8 am–Noon, Portland Community College – Capital Center, Room 1539, 18624 NW Walker Road, Beaverton. To register for the free workshops, fax your request on company letterhead to 503-947-7462 or register on the Oregon OSHA website, www.orosha.org under “Education.” For questions about Oregon OSHA’s public education, call 503-947-7443 or call toll-free within Oregon, 888-292-5247, Option 2.
27 Introduction to Ergonomics 1–5 pm, Portland Community College – Capital Center, Room 1539, 18624 NW Walker Road, Beaverton. To register for the free workshops, fax your request on company letterhead to 503-947-7462 or register on the Oregon OSHA website, www.orosha.org under “Education.” For questions about Oregon OSHA’s public education, call 503-947-7443 or call toll-free within Oregon, 888-292-5247, Option 2.
28 Identifying and Controlling Hazards 8 am–Noon, Portland Community College – Capital Center, Room 1539, 18624 NW Walker Road, Beaverton. To register for the free workshops, fax your request on company letterhead to 503-947-7462 or register on the Oregon OSHA website, www.orosha.org under “Education.” For questions about Oregon OSHA’s public education, call 503-947-7443 or call toll-free within Oregon, 888-292-5247, Option 2.
28 Conducting a Job Hazard Analysis 1–5 pm, Portland Community College – Capital Center, Room 1539, 18624 NW Walker Road, Beaverton. To register for the free workshops, fax your request on company letterhead to 503-947-7462 or register on the Oregon OSHA website, www.orosha.org under “Education.” For questions about Oregon OSHA’s public education, call 503-947-7443 or call toll-free within Oregon, 888-292-5247, Option 2.
28 Industry and Professional Associates Council Meeting Noon–1:30 pm, Miller Nash, 111 SW Fifth Avenue, Suite 3400, Portland. Lunch will be served. RSVP to Bob Strader, 503-682-3363.
28–29 Oregon Sustainable Building Expo & Conference Oregon Convention Center, Portland. Showcase your company's capabilities in the green building sphere. Targeted attendees include facility managers, facility engineers, building owners, property managers, corporate real estate executives, architects, interior designers, landscape architects, space planners, construction project managers, developers, commercial real estate brokers. Visit http://oregon.sustainableexpos.com/.
28–31 AGCA's Leadership in Construction Workshop Tempe, Arizona. Visit www.agc.org for more information.
29 Construction Compliance Seminar 10am–Noon, New Columbia, 4610 N. Trenton, Portland. This seminar is designed to help construction general and specialty contractors (with federal contracts) understand their contractual obligation to comply with the laws administered by the Office of Federal Contract Compliance Programs (OFCCP), specifically relating to the 16 Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action Specifications under Executive Order 11246 (41 CFR 60-4.3). Our goal is to bring awareness to the contractor community (especially smaller subcontractors) and establish relationships, so in the event a contractor is scheduled for a compliance evaluation, they will know what to expect and what steps they can take to be in compliance. RSVP to gobert.wil@dol.gov or call 503-326-5962 or 503-326-4112.
29–30 AGCA's Project Manager Development Program Module 3: Project Administration Augusta, Maine. Visit www.agc.org for more information.
29–31 Supervisory Training Program (STP) Unit 1: Leadership and Motivation 7 am–4 pm, Room 162, RCC Table Rock Campus, 7800 Pacific Ave, White City, Oregon. Rogue Community College (RCC) and Associated General Contractors (AGC) bring the Supervisory Training Program to the Rogue Valley. Topics include leadership styles; analyzing individual needs and behaviors; positive influences on work attitudes and abilities; the leader as goal setter, communicator, and coach; the leader gets commitment; and the leader in control. Cost: $337 (includes textbook and lunch). Limited enrollment – register early. For more information contact Barbara Brown, 541-245-7980.
February
4 Got Mold? How to Protect Yourself from Claims, Loss & Litigation Seminar World Trade Center, Portland, Oregon. Help your company and your clients avoid losses, lawsuits, personal injury claims, accessory charges, bad faith claims, exposure concerns, bad publicity, change orders, and other claims related to moisture and mold. Learn how these liabilities can be reduced or eliminated by anticipating, identifying, and proactively managing mold issues before they become mold problems. To view the full agenda, which includes registration information and pricing, visit www.theseminargroup.net.
5–6 Supervisory Training Program (STP) Instructor Training Workshop Arlington, Virginia. Visit www.agc.org for more information.
5–7 AGCA Highway and Transportation Division Meeting La Quinta, California. Visit www.agc.org for more information.
6 Oregon Department of Transportation and Industry Joint Meeting 9 am–3 pm, Salem Conference Center, 200 Commercial Street SE, Salem. There is no cost to attend the meeting, but you must pre-register. Click here for a registration form. Contact Jeff Gower at ODOT, 503-986-3123, or Bev Eddy at AGC, 503-682-3363.
9–12 AGCA Surety Bonding and Risk Management Meeting Naples, Florida. Visit www.agc.org for more information.
11 Board of Directors Meeting Contact Kari Roberts, 503-682-3363 or 800-826-6610.
11–13 AGCA's Safety management Training Course Houston, Texas. Visit www.agc.org for more information.
13 Safety and Health Council Meeting 9:30–11:30 am, AGC Center. The Safety and Health Council meets every other month from October through June; anyone interested in promoting safety and health is encouraged to attend. For more information or to RSVP contact Chris Miller, 503-704-7363.
18 Specialty Contractor Council Educational Session 7:30–9:30 am, AGC Center. Contact Judy Robinson, 503-682-3363 or 800-826-6610.
18 Rogue Valley Safety Committee 9–11 am, Rogue Community College Table Rock Campus, Room 162, White City. Contact Tiff Smith for more information and to RSVP, 541-890-1144. RV Safety Committee meetings are typically held on the third Wednesday of the month.
18–20 AGCA's Leadership in Construction Workshop Atlanta, Georgia. Visit www.agc.org for more information.
26–27 AGCA's Project Manager Development Program Module 4: Risk Management Augusta, Maine. Visit www.agc.org for more information.
March
4–8 AGCA Annual Convention San Diego, California. Visit www.agc.org for more information.
56 AGC Campus Held in conjunction with the AGC of America’s 90th Annual Convention in San Diego, California. AGC Campus is the gateway to a great career in construction! Join early-career professionals, recent college graduates, and students as AGC Campus brings together leading construction employers and industry experts for two days of interactive information sessions and networking opportunities. AGC Campus Career Programs: Participate in programs and discussions with industry experts on building construction careers. AGC Campus Career Forum: Meet with leading firms in the construction industry to explore new career opportunities. Visit www.agc.org/2009Convention to learn more about AGC Campus, or contact Carrie Harper.
11–13 AGCA's Advanced Safety Management Training Course Houston, Texas. Visit www.agc.org for more information.
18 Compchat: Workers' Comp 101–Claims Basics 9–11 am, AGC Center. SAIF Corporation presenters: Alicia Selander, Sheryl Kelley, and Cherie Sabatini. Join us to learn what to do if there's an injury; incident vs. claim; how to file claims, forms to use, and account contacts; how SAIF's claims division works; claim management, an overview of accepted claims management, and return-to-work basics. RSVP to Judy Robinson, 503-682-3363 or 800-826-6610.
18 Rogue Valley Safety Committee 9–11 am, Rogue Community College Table Rock Campus, Room 162, White City. Contact Tiff Smith for more information and to RSVP, 541-890-1144. RV Safety Committee meetings are typically held on the third Wednesday of the month.
20 Board of Directors Meeting 7–8:30 am. All members are welcome to attend board meetings, but please RSVP in advance to Kari Roberts, 503-682-3363 or 800-826-6610.
26–27 AGCA's Leadership in Construction Workshop Arlington, Virginia. Visit www.agc.org for more information.
April
8 Specialty Contractor Council Educational Session 7:30–9:30 am, AGC Center. Contact Judy Robinson, 503-682-3363 or 800-826-6610.
9 Safety and Health Council Meeting 9:30–11:30 am, AGC Center. The Safety and Health Council meets every other month from October through June; anyone interested in promoting safety and health is encouraged to attend. For more information or to RSVP contact Chris Miller, 503-704-7363.
17 Board of Directors Meeting 7–8:30 am, ACE Academy, Willamette Carpenters Training Center, 4222 NE 158th Ave., Portland. All members are welcome to attend board meetings, but please RSVP in advance to Kari Roberts, 503-682-3363 or 800-826-6610.
23–24 AGCA's 25th Annual Construction Labor Law Symposium Washington, DC. Visit www.agc.org for more information.
29 Industry and Professional Associates Council Meeting Noon–1:30 pm, Energy Trust of Oregon, 851 SW Sixth Ave, Ste 1200, Portland. Portland. Lunch will be served. RSVP to Bob Strader, 503-682-3363.
May
14 Board of Directors Meeting 7–8:30 am, Medford location TBD. All members are welcome to attend board meetings, but please RSVP in advance to Kari Roberts, 503-682-3363 or 800-826-6610.
20 Compchat: Advanced Claims Management 9–11 am, AGC Center. SAIF presenters: Andria Alderson-Such and Holly Campbell. Join us for an overview of the claims process; course and scope; investigations; medical causation/IME; pre-existing/combined conditions; reserving; managing combined conditions; closure/work disability; vocational retraining; settlements, and critical claims unit. RSVP to Judy Robinson, 503-682-3363 or 800-826-6610.
June
10 Specialty Contractor Council Educational Session 7:30–9:30 am, AGC Center. Contact Judy Robinson, 503-682-3363 or 800-826-6610.
10–13 AGCA Building Division Meeting Hot Springs, Virginia. Visit www.agc.org for more information.
11 Safety and Health Council Meeting 9:30–11:30 am, AGC Center. The Safety and Health Council meets every other month from October through June; anyone interested in promoting safety and health is encouraged to attend. For more information or to RSVP contact Chris Miller, 503-704-7363.
19 Board of Directors Meeting 7–8:30 am, AGC Center. All members are welcome to attend board meetings, but please RSVP in advance to Kari Roberts, 503-682-3363 or 800-826-6610.
July
29 Industry and Professional Associates Council Meeting Noon–1:30 pm, Schwabe, Williamson & Wyatt, 1211 S.W. Fifth Ave, #1600, Portland. Portland. Lunch will be served. RSVP to Bob Strader, 503-682-3363.
August
13 Board of Directors Meeting 2–5 pm, Sunriver Resort, Sunriver. All members are welcome to attend board meetings, but please RSVP in advance to Kari Roberts, 503-682-3363 or 800-826-6610.
September
18 Board of Directors Meeting 7–8:30 am, AGC Center. All members are welcome to attend board meetings, but please RSVP in advance to Kari Roberts, 503-682-3363 or 800-826-6610.
October
4–6 AGCA National and Chapter Leadership Conference Washington, DC. Visit www.agc.org for more information.
8 Safety and Health Council Meeting 9:30–11:30 am, AGC Center. The Safety and Health Council meets every other month from October through June; anyone interested in promoting safety and health is encouraged to attend. For more information or to RSVP contact Chris Miller, 503-704-7363.
14 Specialty Contractor Council Educational Session 7:30–9:30 am, AGC Center. Contact Judy Robinson, 503-682-3363 or 800-826-6610.
16 Board of Directors Meeting 7–8:30 am, AGC Center. All members are welcome to attend board meetings, but please RSVP in advance to Kari Roberts, 503-682-3363 or 800-826-6610.
27–29 Third Annual Training and Development Conference Atlanta, Georgia. Visit www.agc.org for more information.
28 Industry and Professional Associates Council Meeting Noon–1:30 pm, The PPI Group, 6015 NE 80th, Portland. Portland. Lunch will be served. RSVP to Bob Strader, 503-682-3363.
November
18 Compchat: Understanding Workers' Compensation Rates 9–11 am, AGC Center. Presentation by senior account representatives from SAIF Corporation. Learn how to keep your workers' compensation rates low, how to read injury reports, how to identify trends, the impact of a group retro program, and late filing. RSVP to Judy Robinson, 503-682-3363 or 800-826-6610.
20 Board of Directors Meeting 7–8:30 am, AGC Center. All members are welcome to attend board meetings, but please RSVP in advance to Kari Roberts, 503-682-3363 or 800-826-6610.
December
9 Specialty Contractor Council Educational Session 7:30–9:30 am, AGC Center. Contact Judy Robinson, 503-682-3363 or 800-826-6610.
10 Safety and Health Council Meeting 9:30–11:30 am, AGC Center. The Safety and Health Council meets every other month from October through June; anyone interested in promoting safety and health is encouraged to attend. For more information or to RSVP contact Chris Miller, 503-704-7363.
18 Board of Directors Meeting 7–8:30 am, AGC Center. All members are welcome to attend board meetings, but please RSVP in advance to Kari Roberts, 503-682-3363 or 800-826-6610.