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Region Update Keith West, CSI, CCPR April 2010 GSR Industry Director
This article is being written for your April issue and it just reiterates that old cliche that time flies whether you are having fun or not. It is actually hard to believe that we are starting the 2nd quarter of the year 2010 when New Years Day was just a couple of days ago, or at least, so it seems.
Lots has happened already this year, some good, some not so good. We are all dealing with an absolutely horrible economic climate, not only in the construction industry, but in all aspects of our lives. Layoffs and cutbacks have always been a reality, but it seemed to always be for people who we did not know. Now it is affecting people who I consider good friends, and that makes it a different situation. And these people are also friends of yours. So keep this in mind and if you hear any rumblings of opportunities that may assist some of our friends and fellow CSI members, please share that information. This is just another part of the fellowship that we share as CSI members.
Some of the good is that we are seeing a little bit of improvement in the construction opportunities in the form of jobs to bid (at least in some areas of our Region). Other good things not directly associated with money paying jobs are that CSI elections are now complete and we have new leadership in the Region in place that completes our compliance with the Governance revisions passed 4 years ago. Floyd Sterling from Shreveport was elected as Region President and Kevin Corkern from Nashville was elected as Region Vice-President / President-Elect. They both are certainly qualified for these positions and will do an excellent job. Please offer them both congratulations, and better yet, your offer for assistance during their terms. I am certain that both will be appreciative of both offerings. Jimmy Lail from Chattanooga was elected to take my place as Gulf States Region Director on the Institute Board. He will serve with Bob Swan for one year, and Gulf States Region will be one of three Regions with 2 directors. Upon Bob’s term ending next year, Jimmy will be our sole representative on the board and that will complete the Institute transition of the Governance changes. Please make the same offer of congratulations and assistance to Jimmy as well. Also, I must say thank you to the members of the Gulf States Region for their participation in these elections. I am proud to share that our Region had the largest percentage of people who voted in the entire Institute. So thank you for your participation and involvement.
Region conference happens this month in Shreveport. Please come join us for this event. The Shreveport Chapter has done a stellar job in putting this event together and should not be missed. Come join us for the fun, fellowship, education offerings and awards honoring those who have been involved in Region activities this fiscal year. This is the one opportunity that we take to say thanks to those individuals and Chapters for their involvement in the success of the Gulf States Region.
Construct 2010 is scheduled for May in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Register and come join us for this event also. Education sessions, more than you can attend, are available for your specific use. Also, it is the Institute’s opportunity to say thank you to individuals, Chapters, and Regions for their involvement in the success of CSI for this year. I am proud to share that Kevin Corkern is to receive his Fellowship at the Philadelphia convention. Please offer Kevin your congratulations on this extremely high and well deserved recognition. He is one of only six individuals who are receiving this honor this year.
I look forward to seeing you at Shreveport or Philadelphia, or better yet, both.
Thanks & later. Keith
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