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Inside this issue:

Oregon-Columbia Chapter, NECA

The Oracle - April 2018

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NECA Life Award 1

St. Patrick’s Event 2-3

Project Excellence 4

Upcoming Events 5

WAC & OR Rule & Law 6

Registration Form 7

April Chapter Meeting 8

In The News 9

April Lunch & Learn 10

Safety 11

Legislative 12-13

District 6 Summer 14

Apprentice Stats 15

Manhour Stats 15

Market Recovery 15

Calendar 16

Randy Wagner Receives NECA

LIFE Award This year our Chapter honored Randy Wagner with the 2018 Robert P. Burns LIFE

Award in recognition of his distinguished qualities of Life, Integrity, Fidelity and Ethics in

the electrical construction industry! With close to 100 friends and colleagues, it was a

lively evening and an ideal night to recognize Randy and celebrate the occasion!

Randy began his career in the electrical contracting industry 31

years ago at Kirkwood-Dynalectric. In 1994, he returned to

Oregon to work with the Grasle Company, which became

Dynalectric. Randy was the type of leader that supported his

people. As a CEO, he always supported his teams in order to

meet or exceed client expectations. He is intelligent, thoughtful

and resourceful and is extremely knowledgeable about the

industry. Dynalectric excelled because of Randy's leadership.

He listens, he is forthright, and he follows through on his

commitments. Randy is substantive, without any false veneer or

flash. Always technically skilled and refreshingly transparent when

performing and pursuing work, Randy’s leadership is admired among his peers. He is well-

respected throughout the electrical industry in Oregon and his ethical and moral standing

have always been revered. He has made enumerable contributions to the success of the

electrical construction industry in Portland and served NECA in many capacities.

Throughout his career, Randy has indeed provided

this industry with leadership above and beyond the

call of duty and loyalty. Randy served on Labor

Management, Negotiations and the Partnering

Committees. He was also an Alternate Trustee on

the Harrison health Trust for many years. Twice

he served NECA on the Chapter Board of

Directors. He has the complete respect of the

membership of the Oregon-Columbia Chapter,

NECA, the Board of Directors and staff as well as the respect of the members of IBEW

Local Union 48 and their leadership.

Congratulations Randy, on a wonderful career and an award well-deserved!

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Project Excellence Award Programs Don't forget to submit your project for the Chapter's Annual Project Excellence Awards competition. This program was developed to recognize excellence in electrical/technology installations and the NECA Contractors responsible for their outstanding achievements. Projects completed between January 1, 2017, and December 31, 2017, in Alameda, Napa, Solano, Calaveras, San Joaquin, Mariposa, Merced, Stanislaus and Tuolumne Counties are eligible for entry. Projects outside of the Chapter's jurisdiction may be considered depending on circumstances, location and complexity. View the program rules and enter your projects for our 2018 competition by March 30, 2018. Questions? Contact Juanita Mitchell at the Chapter office. National NECA began accepting entries for their 2018 Project Excellence Awards program on January 1, 2018. These awards recognize NECA member companies for their outstanding commitment, professionalism and ingenuity in delivering an electrical project across 11 different sectors. Click here for additional information, including a timeline of application process, program FAQs, 2018 submissions and award winners archive, and a gallery of all project submissions. Contact Mir Mustafa or Ashley Cicero with any questions.

Schommer & Sons Receives National Award

Portland general contractor Schommer & Sons was recently honored by the Associated General Contractors of America and Construction Risk Partners with a 2018 Build America award for their work on the Domain Serene Clubhouse and Tasting Room.

The Construction Risk Partners Build America awards honor AGC members who build the nation's most impressive construction projects ranging across the building, highway and transportation, utility infrastructure, and federal and heavy divisions.

The Domaine Serene Project was attained and completed by Steve and Paul Schommer. Paul did a masterful job of dealing with a high profile project and Steve, with his experience, was able to keep the project under control. Superintendent Brandon Hubbard also was key in the success of this undertaking.

Congratulations on this National honor!

UPCOMING SEMINARS

Remember that NECA picks up half the cost and you can use Ed Funds for the other half. Just fill out a

requisition form and submit with your registration. Questions? Contact Kelli at kelli@orecolneca.org.

Seminar Title Date Instructor Location

Lunch & Learn: Policy, Investigation & Documentation

April 19, 2018 Jeff Newguard NECA Chapter Office

WAC Rules May 15, 2018 Kyle Rood NECA Chapter Office

Oregon Rule & Law May 17, 2018 Kyle Rood NECA Chapter Office

Agile Construction May 23, 2018 Dr. Perry Daneshgari NECA Chapter Office

Basic Estimating July 9-12, 2018 Bob Mooty NECA Chapter Office

Lean Construction in Electrical Contracting

August 16, 2018 Mark Federle, Ph.D. NECA Chapter Office

The Future is Now- BIM September 7, 2018 Lonny Simonian NECA Chapter Office

Advanced Estimating October 23-24, 2018 Bob Mooty NECA Chapter Office

Perform Like the Boss November 6, 2018 Nic Bittle NECA Chapter Office

Monday, May 14 at 11:30 AM Oregon’s Response to Federal Tax Reform

with Jeff Newgard of Pac/West

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MAY CHAPTER MEETING

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WAC Rules and Oregon Rule and Law Classes

If you would like to use Ed Funds, please fill out the Ed Fund requisition form with a copy of your registration form and return to Michelle Powers, michelle@orecolneca.org. This class will be capped at 50 people due to space limitations. If we have a large demand from people who cannot get in this class, we will hold another class later in 2018.

What: WAC Rules and Oregon Rule and Law

Dates: Tuesday, May 15th: Class #11376— RCW WAC (4 CEUs for WA only). Coverage of WAC Rules, including reference & modification to the current NEC, permit regulations, license & continuing education requirements. Thursday, May 17th: Class #11215—2017 Oregon Rule & Law (4 ORL CEUs for OR only). Class covers the Oregon Electrical Specialty code, amendments to the current NEC, Permit and license requirements, Continued Education Rules and Administrative Rules and Statutes relevant to common installations.

Time: 3:00 p.m.—7:00 p.m.—Light Dinner Provided

Cost: $50 per person ($25 per each 4 hour class)

Where: NECA Office 601 NE Everett St. Portland, Oregon

Instructor: Kyle Rood

What to bring: 2017 Codebooks are recommended but not required. You will receive handouts in the class. If you don’t have any at this time, they may be purchased at the Training Center. *Remember, you may use Ed Funds for the purchase of the codebooks.

How to register: Fill out the registration form on the next page and return to Beth Hames at the NECA-IBEW Training Center, bhames@nietc.org or fax it to 503-262-9920. You may also call the Training Center to register over the phone at 503-262-9991.

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Recently, the Portland Business Journal ran an article about how NECA/IBEW Local 48 is responding to the national electrician shortage.

The article, which was written for NECA/IBEW Local 48 by Pac/West, focuses on NECA/IBEW Local 48’s recruitment efforts in response to the growing number of retiring electricians with fewer members joining the ranks.

The article also highlights why being an electrician is a great career choice, especially during a time when college loans are at an all-time high.

The article has been posted to the necaibew48.com website, and is the first of a series of four that will be written for the Portland Business Journal. The next article is due at the beginning of May.

NECA/IBEW Local 48 Portland Business Journal Article

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The Code of Excellence newsletter will start featuring quotes from different members about what the different points of the code mean to them personally. Please keep an eye out for any requests for a Code of Excellence interview, or, if you are interested in a specific point, please contact Alison Attebery at Attebery@pacwestcom.com

Code of Excellence Newsletter

Apprenticeship and Brotherhood/Sisterhood Videos

Videos featuring NECA/IBEW Local 48’s apprenticeship program

and the brotherhood/sisterhood in the partnership have been

posted to the necaibew48.com website.

The videos feature interviews with apprentices, instructors,

trustees and management members, and are part of a series of

videos that showcase why NECA/IBEW Local 48 are leaders in

the electrical industry.

Got News? Is your company working on an interesting project? Do you

have a journeyman or apprentice who was recently recognized

for a job well done? The NECA/IBEW 48 partnership is always

looking to highlight exciting projects and individuals. Please

contact Alison Attebery at 503-685-9400 or

Attebery@pacwestcom.com with the details.

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In the current climate, it is

more important than ever

for employers to have

established policies and

up-to-date employee

handbooks as a

cornerstone of employee

relations and as a first line

of defense against employee misconduct. However, in the event that an issue

arises, employers must have processes in place to appropriately respond to

complaints of misconduct. The first step in an employer’s response to such

claims is often conducting a neutral workplace investigation. The second piece is

documenting performance and disciplinary actions. This presentation will discuss

best practices for employee handbooks, workplace investigations, and effective

documentation.

Upcoming Lunch and Learn

Presented by

Amy Angel—Barran Liebman

Date & Time

April 19, 2018 11:30 AM—1:00 PM

Location

NECA Chapter Office | 601 NE Everett St. | Portland, OR 97232

Designed for HR professionals and business owners.

Lunch and materials will be provided.

Policy, Investigation & Documentation

—Barry Moreland

NIETC Safety News

New products enhance workplace safety

Each of the images on the right represent one of OSHA’s top 10 most frequently cited violations during 2017. A couple of new products have recently become available that can help contractors avoid potential citations related to ladder use and respiratory protection when drilling into concrete.

The first, is a long overdue ladder design feature, which legally and safely allows users the ability to lean a folded step ladder up against a wall to complete their work task. Werner’s LeanSafe ladder is OSHA and ANSI compliant and is easily distinguishable from other ladders in your inventory by a dual color and labeling design. There are many situations in construction where we are tempted to lean and misuse a standard stepladder. Finally, a ladder is rated for that application. The other innovative product is the SDS Plus Dust Trap from Milwaukee. It is the industry's first OSHA silica compliance solution without a vacuum. The universal design will work with all SDS Plus rotary hammers

and SDS Plus drill bits up to an 8" length. This means you don’t have to replace all of your old rotohammers with the new HEPA-vac style. The clear sleeve allows visibility while the locking mechanism enables easy storage. The Dust Trap is OSHA objective data compliance solution when used without a vacuum and OSHA Table 1 compliant when used with a dust extractor. Retails for around $20.

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March 6 was the candidate filing deadline in the State of Oregon. This is always an important day because it sets in motion the election battles for the May 15 Primary Election and, subsequently, the November 6 General Election. Here are the candidates NECA endorsed and some of the key races to watch in 2018: Val Hoyle—Val Hoyle, a Democrat from Eugene/Junction City, is NECA’s choice for Commissioner of Labor & Industries. Just days before the filing deadline, Republican Lou Ogden jumped into the race. Ogden is the long-time mayor of Tualatin and is viewed as a formidable challenger. This election is nonpartisan, meaning that if one of these candidates wins more than 50 percent of the vote in the May election, he or she will win the race and become Commissioner-elect. Hoyle previously served as a State Representative and was the House Majority Leader. In that role, she was known for her willingness to listen to all sides and forge compromise. As Labor Commissioner, she will strengthen enforcement by rooting out bad actors who get a competitive advantage by breaking the law and provide fairness and predictability to all parties. Besides being endorsed by NECA, she is also endorsed by the Associated General Contractors and the Oregon State Building Trades, making her the only candidate in this race who is endorsed by both

business and labor. NECA is confident in her ability to lead BOLI effectively. Athena Goldberg—Athena Goldberg is a Medford Democrat running for the Oregon Senate in District 3. The seat is currently held by Republican Alan DeBoer, who is retiring midway through his term. The seat was previously held by Democrat Alan Bates until his passing in 2016. Goldberg has a degree in social work and currently serves as Director of Behavioral Health for AllCare Health, a coordinated care organization (CCO). She faces three other Democrats in the Primary Election. While these other Democrats have staked out strong ideological territory, Goldberg represents a more balanced approach. In the other camp, two relatively inexperienced Republicans are competing for their party’s nomination. If Goldberg wins this primary, she will be well positioned to win the General Election. Rob Wagner—Rob Wagner is a recently-appointed Senator from District 19, which includes Tualatin and West Linn. The seat was held for a long time by Richard Devlin, who recently retired to take an appointed position on a regional energy and environmental council. Wagner comes from a labor-management background, having worked as the lobbyist for the American Federation of Teachers and then later on the administration of Portland Community College. He is unopposed in the Democratic Primary, but in November he will face off

Primary Election in Full Swing

Oregon Voters Decide May 15

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against David Poulson, a civil engineer who is the lone Republican in his party’s Primary. Given the strong Democratic advantage in this district, Wagner is likely to win this seat. As a relatively young senator, he is well-positioned to rise in the ranks of Senate leadership and has the potential to be a strong advocate for us in the Democratic caucus. Rod Monroe—Rod Monroe is a longtime Democratic Senator from District 24. Monroe’s voting record on NECA issues has earned him a perfect score for many years. In the 2017 session, he went against the party line by voting no on a landlord-tenant reform bill, which laid the pretext for a Primary Election challenge from Democrat Shemia Fagan. Fagan served as a State Representative and was also a friend of NECA. However, Monroe has been in our corner time and time again, which is why NECA is standing by him in his reelection campaign. Dallas Heard—Dallas Heard is a second-term Republican Representative from District 2 in Roseburg who was recently appointed to replace embattled Sen. Jeff Kruse on the November ballot. Heard has been a champion for business and labor issues, often crossing the aisle to vote in support of issues like a ban on local right-to-work laws.

Caddy McKeown—Caddy McKeown is a moderate Democrat representing District 9 in Coos Bay. A former Port Commissioner, McKeown is pro-business and has been successful in securing public infrastructure investments. In 2017, she was instrumental in passing the $5.3 billion infrastructure package. But now, she faces challengers on the left and right. Most notably is Teri Grier, a Republican who garnered a surprising number of votes as a write-in candidate in the last election. If McKeown is not reelected, the Democrats will remain in power but their caucus will lose a moderate voice and a strong champion of Jordan Cove. Tim Josi—Tim Josi is a Tillamook County Commissioner and former state representative from the North Coast. He is vying for District 32, the seat currently held by retiring Rep. Deborah Boone. Josi is a pro-business candidate with a proven track record in the legislature. He is business minded and has shown willingness to go against the grain of the Democratic Party. His moderate positions have drawn the ire of public employee unions, who fielded their own candidate, Tiffiny Mitchell. While Josi best represents his district, he will face a tough Primary Election. However, if he wins, he has a strong chance of winning the General Election given the Democratic advantage of the district.

The legislative session got off to a hectic pace with more than 2,000 new bills introduced in the short

session. This flurry of activity was driven by the change in power in the State Senate in November. Buoyed

by the change in the power, left-of-center interest groups pushed an aggressive legislative agenda. Labor

unions, environmentalists, social justice groups, tribes and trial lawyers pushed for large wholesale changes

in state policy, including but not limited to: a carbon tax, a capital gains income tax, eliminating the death

penalty, a progressive business and occupation tax, net neutrality, expansion of the wrongful death statute,

100% clean energy requirement by 2045, and a new right of action to enforce gender pay equity. While the

business community successfully stopped a number of bad bills, it is difficult to point to much in the way of

legislation that helped the private sector. The business community was forced to play defense non-stop. As

one prominent legislator remarked, “Every day was Labor Day.”

NECA LOBBYIST BRENT LUDEMAN PROVIDES RECAP ON 2018 WASHINGTON LEGISLATIVE SESSION

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Please consider taking the time to join us for the NECA District Six Summer Conference,

August 9-11, 2018. This year's event will be held at the beautiful Monterey Plaza Hotel and

Spa in Monterey California.

Monterey County offers something for everyone. Experience one of the most beautiful drives in the country on the Big

Sur coastline. Catch a wave or a spa treatment or golf on one of the many legendary golf courses in the area. Whether

enjoying the view of the beach, exploring the shops and attractions of Cannery Row or engaging in some wine-tasting,

Monterey has you covered.

On Thursday, August 9th, from 6:30 to 9:30 pm at the Upper Plaza there will be a welcoming reception, cocktails and

"A Seafood Taste of Monterey dinner" including a "kids menu" this evening.

On Friday morning, August 10th there will be a delicious breakfast (sponsored in part by Federated Insurance) from

7:00 to 9:00 am in the Upper Plaza followed by the Business sessions from 9:00 am to 12 noon in the Dolphins

Ballroom.

A golf outing has been planned on Friday at the landmark Del Monte Golf Course for those who want to golf. Opening

in 1897 this course has tested PGA, LPGA and Champions Tour players as a host of the TaylorMade Pebble Beach

Invitational. Tee times will start @1:00pm.

Friday evening is a free night to take your entourage out to dine and explore Monterey and the surrounding area!

Saturday morning, August 11th enjoy a full hot breakfast from 7:00 to 9:00 am in Upper Plaza followed by the Business

Sessions from 9:00 to 12 noon in the Dolphins Ballroom.

This year's Business Sessions will feature the following:

• Mike Russell from Federated Insurance will present, "Using Insurance and Bonding to your Advantage." Mike brings

34 years of experience helping electrical contractors to be more successful with both their insurance and bonding.

• Ryland Marek from 3M will be presenting several interesting topics including tactics that are being used by top

companies to recruit, retain and develop new talent, an introduction to some free digital tools that can help your

team and customers manage their assets and an overview of the training offered by 3M that is available to your

company locally.

• Marco Giamberardino, Director of Government Affairs for NECA will give an overview of all of the Legislative

activities in Washington DC.

• John Grau, NECA's CEO will be in attendance to share his thoughts on NECA's many contractor oriented services

and future initiatives.

You won' t want to miss the closing reception, Saturday evening at 5:30pm in the Lower Terrace followed by dinner at

6:30pm in the Monterey Bay Room .

As a friendly reminder, the District Six Summer Conference is the key fundraising event for NECAPAC.

We hope that you will be able to join us this summer in Monterey!

2018 District 6 Summer Conference - August 8-11

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April Chapter Meeting

Catch Her if You Can

Today’s Pink Collar Criminal

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Board Meeting

10:00am

Chapter Meeting

11:30am

Safety Managers

Meeting

11:30am

Harrison

8:00am

BALMCC

11:30am

Pre-Construction

Planning

8:00am

NIETC-JATC

8:00am

Change Order Mgmt

8:00 am Lunch & Learn:

Policy, Investigation

& Documentation

11:30am

Code Meeting

12 noon

Legislative

Committee @NIETC

9:30am

Administrative

Professionals Lunch

11:30am

Labor Mgmt

9:00am