Following Brian Keil as president of the Puget Sound Chapter of CSI will certainly be a tough act. I think that everyone will agree that he did a tremendous job. Even though there are many challenges facing our chapter in the coming year I am excited to start taking them on. I am honored to be the first educator to hold the position of chapter president. So Brian and all of you past presidents can expect a few calls from me from time to time soliciting your advice.

My goals for the coming year include increasing our membership, increasing attendance at our monthly meetings and making our regional conference here in Seattle one that everyone will remember for years to come. Mark your calendars now for September 25-27 at the Mayflower Hotel and set aside the second Thursday of every month starting in September for our dinner meetings and education programs.

Now get out and enjoy the inevitable upcoming sunny days. When the opportunity arises, whether at a backyard bar-b-que or at the beach, remember to promote CSI.

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Reservations for Quick Pitches at Chapter meetings are now being taken for October and November 2008, and January 2009. For $100.00 you get an opportunity to make a 10-minute presentation of your product at the meeting. Call Dick Owen at 206-254-0969 ext 117 or email dick.owen@lewisbuilds.com.

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If you missed the Annual Awards Banquet at the Sorrento Hotel, you missed a heckuva party. As expected, the hotel was quite elegant and the food was excellent. The program was also very nice. Brian Keil did a great job of presenting the awards and chevrons.

Congratulations to the following award winners.

President’s Certificate presented to Hugh Kuyper. The President’s Certificate acknowledges the outstanding work and exemplary service going above and beyond normal expectations of a member through their dedication to the chapter and its goals and activities.

“This citation is to recognize special, personal and meritorious contributions by your leadership in chairing the Relocation and the 50th Anniversary ad hoc committees for the Puget Sound Chapter.”

Chapter Technical Citation presented to Walt Suman. Awarded to an individual who has rendered distinguished service to the Chapter in the advancement of its technical research program, or has shown outstanding accomplishments in the field of technical research or education.

“As chair of the Education Committee, Walt has delivered outstanding performance for the past 2 years. He organized and ran his committee effectively. The committee produced seminar series that were well received and beneficial to the chapter.”

Donald E. Paine Award presented to Marc Chavez. Bestowed on an individual who has rendered distinguished service to the Chapter in the advancement of its objectives or its administration.

“Marc has gone way beyond the call of the Chapter in the work he has done as a 1) liaison to the Foundation, 2) Chairman, coordinator and teacher in this year's Certification Program and as 3) Chairman of the Region Conference Committee. Any one of these programs would have been enough to keep a member busy but he has managed all three with determination, focus and energy.”

David E. Thomas Award presented to Torin Mowbray. Awarded to a product representative for accessibility and reliability, honest and fair product representation; willingness to render appropriate assistance in incorporation of the product(s); currency in awareness of applicable jurisdictional requirements, environmental impacts, durability, and options; dissemination of product-related knowledge; and efforts which effectively enhance the end result.

“Torin is an exemplary product rep. He knows his product line, his recommendations are sound, he follows up on the specifications to ensure satisfactory performance. He knows his competition.”

Chapter Cooperation Award presented to Doug Brinley. Awarded to a trade association, trade union, contractor association, professional association or individual firm for exceptional liaison work with the Chapter.

“Doug Brinley has done a great job as Liaison Committee Chair and Chapter Board (Professional) Director. He always contributes with thoughtful input and solutions at Board Meetings and is actively pursuing closer ties between the Puget Sound Chapter CSI and his associates in AIA.”

The following photographs of the banquet were taken by Kirk Buhne CSI CDT. Additional photos can be viewed on the chapter website.

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I was very pleased to have received the Donald E. Paine award and very sorry that I was not at the awards banquet to receive it. This award means a lot to me.

Donald Paine worked hard as one of our charter members to further not only the profession but also at the national organization. He was one of the first full time specification writers in the northwest, and during the early explosive growth of the national organization he was “The go to guy that refined the Executive Committee and Institute.” He was also our second fellow following Frank Stanton.

Hopefully the things I have done for the chapter and am continuing to do for the chapter, regional and national organization will continue to support the chapter’s recognition of me with this award.

Sometimes it’s frustrating and I ask myself “Why did I volunteer for this?”  Receiving your thanks and recognition is much appreciated!

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The chapter thanks the following firms for sponsoring the Northwest Region conference in September:

Conference Sponsor	George Pacific Gypsum
Education Sponsors	DeaMor Dow Corning Corp.
Welcome Reception Sponsor	Coastal Specified Products
Opening Ceremony and Keynote Speaker Sponsor	Parker Paint
Friday Lunch Sponsor	Mutual Materials
Saturday Lunch Sponsor	I-XL Masonry
Saturday Entertainment Sponsor	USG Building Systems
Friday Hospitality Room Sponsor	ZZA Terracon
Saturday Hospitality Room Sponsor	Polek Mitsubishi
Refreshment Break Sponsors	Architextures Guardian Industries R. W. Simmons and Associates

The generosity of these companies allows us to bring excellent educational and networking opportunities to CSI members and colleagues at an affordable price. Please be sure to thank them for their support.

Tomorrow’s Yesterdays
Learning from the Past to Build the Future

CSI Northwest Region Conference
September 25-27, 2008

Mayflower Park Hotel
405 Olive Way
Seattle, Washington 98101
Reservations: 800-426-5100 or 206-382-6990
www.mayflowerpark.com  

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The chapter Publications Committee has developed a new tool that we hope will be useful to all our members. The Seminar Clearinghouse is a page on the website that lists seminars that vendors have available to present to architects, engineers, specifiers, and others.

Listings are a nominal $60 per year (for members) and include a seminar title, seminar description, and a link to additional information. Please take a minute to check it out and let us know what you think.

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Wow! It’s been months since anyone sent any address updates our way, and in the past month we have received quite a few. Please note the following changes in your membership roster (the new roster will be mailed in September, as usual).

Window Tech, Chris Rogstad and Travis Glick, has a new address. They can be reached at 1918 192th Place SW, Lynnwood WA 98036. The phone is 425-778-2050 and fax is 425-778-3476.

That fellow from Headwaters Resources, Kent Balcom, has a new address. He can be reached at PO Box 7038, Covington WA 98042-7038.

Bruce Mitchell with Carboline Company can now be reached to 7885 SW Westmoor Way, Portland OR 97225. His phone number is 503-703-7228 and fax is 503-296-2833.

If you have moved please remember to let us know so that we can pass the word to other members. HOWEVER, remember to also contact Institute directly with any changes. Thanks!

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Following are the new and renewing chapter members as of June 2008.

New Members
Mrs. Jo-Anne Antoun CSI-S, Lake Washington Tech
Mr. Julian Isaac Cottrell CSI, Munters
Nicole Gladu, Argus Pacific, Inc.
Ms. Minjoung Kim CSI-S
Mr. Dino Mayer CSI, H2O Solutions South
Mrs. Diane Mayer CSI, H2O Solutions South
Mr. Michael T. Smith CSI-S
Mr. Sam C. Whitehead CSI-S, Lake Washington Tech
Ms. Taryn Woolworth CSI-S

Renewing Members
Mr. Jesse M. Ahlberg, CSI-I, CCCA, Greene Gasaway Architects, LLC, 6 years
Ms. Nancy M. Alice, CSI, BA, AIA, LEED AP, AIA, 2 years
Mr. Royce A. Berg CSI, LPN Architects & Planners, 12 years
Ms. Roberta C. Butler, CSI, BA, Lake Washington Technical College, 6 years
Mr. John Ittes CSI, CDT, Atlas Supply, Inc., 25 years
Mr. Colin R. Jones CSI, Northwest Architectural Company, 21 years
Mr. Paul L. Nerdrum CSI, Salmon Bay Sand & Gravel Co., 33 years
Mr. Tom Nieswander CSI, SNC-Lavalin Constructors Inc., 2 years
Mr. Richard W. Owen CSI, Lease Crutcher Lewis, 41 years
Mr. James W. Palmer CSI, CDT, Verco Mfg. Co., 33 years
Mr. Scott D. Parello, CSI, Tatley-Grund, Inc., 3 years
Mr. Brian B. Ritchhart, CSI, Hewitt Architects, 2 years
Mr. Diljit Singh Sethi, CSI, CDT, Callison Architecture, 2 years
Mr. David J. Stewart, CSI, David J. Stewart Company, 35 years
Mr. Ed Storer, CSI, CCS, LMN Architects, 28 years
Mr. Dan Swinton, CSI, Premier Window Group, 3 years
Mr. Ron Tatley, CSI, Tatley-Grund, Inc., 3 years

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