CSI Albuquerque Chapter

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Albuquerque Chapter CSI - Planning Session Notes

    • Date: Wednesday, 1 July 2009, 5:30-7:30 PM
      Location: Wilson & Company, Inc., 4900 Lang Avenue NE, Albuquerque, NM
      Facilitator: Rick Green
      5:40 – 5:45 Introductions

        • Introductions – Attendees & Participants: Alphonse Gavila, Andre Larroque, Stephan Gendron, Mathew Miller, Sterling Morris, Rick Green, Bob Johnson, Jake Jacobsen, Fred Bass, Ron Burstein, Tony Torres, Jori Smith, Beckey Haulenbeek

      5:45 – 5:50 Review Current Chapter Administration

        • Committee Chairs : Golf and Technical Chair positions open
          • Andre has some ideas regarding direction for the Technical Chair person.

      5:50 – 6:05 Review Institute Strategic Plan/ Mission Statements (Handout)

        • Institute Strategic Plan – Version 1.0 First Draft for Member Review; May 2009
        • Institute Mission Statement: CSI Mission: To advance construction documentation and educate building teams to improve project performance
          • The change Mission Statement received much discussion without a full understanding as to reason from the Institute. Recommendation was made that the Board should respond to the Institute about this change.
          • Chapter Mission Statement: To Become the Resource for Construction Information in the State of New Mexico (?)
          • The amount of Chapter members certifications is a concern. (CDTs)

      6:05 – 7:15 Brainstorming (6:05 – 7:15)

      Established ground rules were agreed upon.        The purpose of a brainstorming meeting is to produce new ideas about a specific topic.  No idea is ruled out or thought to be too wild.  All ideas or comments are recorded and given equal consideration.  No comments on ideas – wait until discussion period. 

        Brainstorming Categories

    • Change “Publications” to “Communications” [B]
    • Calendar of Programs [C]
    • Electronic Calendar Updates to Outlook [C]
    • New Member Guide Books [C]
    • Programs
    • More all encompassing programs [C]
    • Panel discussions [C]
    • H. S. Mentoring [C]
    • Get schedule out quicker [C]
    • More Dollars thrown to Programs [B]
    • Invite CNM into Programs [C]
    • Road Show to Students [C]
    • Programs relevant to CSI’s Mission [C]
    • Ask Membership for More Input [C]
    • More Joint Programs [C]
    • Others: Arrangements, Golf, Academic Affairs, Marketing
    • Move Meetings Locations to Center of Alb. [B]
    • More Marketing Materials made available [C]
    • More Joint Professional Efforts [C]
    • Less Broad intros, more communication/events specifics [B]
    • Speaker evaluation [C]
    • More handouts, Tabletop ticklers [B]
    • Encourage Members to have visibility on “Linked In” to promote their business or profession and increase CSI Chapter and Institute visibility. [C]
    • Miscellaneous
    • Video Teleconferencing Meetings/Webinars [B]
    • Ask Speaker to submit 3 follow-up questions for attendee participation [C]
    • CSI Binders for earned credits [B]
    • Coordinate more with IDP, Interns [C]
    • Offer Partial Scholarship for those taking the test [B]
    • Identify the connection and benefit and market to the industry as selling point [C]
    • Have a Multi Lingual mentorship [C]
    • Educate Building/Project Owners about the value of certification benefits [C]
    • Is there a stigma of being a Spec writer & CDT certification? [C]
    • Survey A/E Firms to identify how many are CDT certification. [C]
    • Emphasize CCCA [C]
    • Professional Development
    • Regional Tech Workshops [C]
    • Make Co-ordination w/ Education Units Easier [C]
    • Educate owners of importance of Specs. [C]
    • Cross Training w/entire Project team [C]
    • Spend money to educate [B]
    • AIA requires HSW/SD Programs [C]
    • Educate Design Professionals/Construction Management students more. [C]
    • Professional Development in Master Format [C]
    • Membership
    • Draw more from Design/Construction Firms [C]
    • Lunch and Learns at Companies [B]
    • Marketing literature at Companies [C]
    • More High Quality Programs [C]
    • Market to Group more, BIM users/Design Professionals [C]
    • Revive the 50% Discount for New Members [B]
    • Rebuild Student Affiliate [B]
    • More Student invites [C]
    • Contractor Outreach [C]
    • Technical
    • Relevant to Chapter Goals
    • Technical Papers [C]
    • Committee to Review Institute Changes [C]
    • More Technical Programs [C]
    • Publications
    • Online Contacts [C]
    • Loaner Copies of PRM [C]

7:15 – 7:50 Discussion
                    Responsibility – Institute, Region, Chapter

7:15 – 7:50 Identify Action Needed to Accomplish Goals

    • Discussed Action Items and made an initial determination if items were a Board Action Item [B] or a Committee Action Item [C].

7:55 Adjournment