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The Minneapolis ñSt. Paul Chapter is proud to present the 2004 Chapter Awards Banquet May 10 at the Mill City Museum.

The 2004 Chapter Awards program will be present in the historic Minneapolis milling district's Mill City Museum. Mill City Museum chronicles the flour milling industry that dominated world flour production for roughly a half-century and fueled the growth of Minneapolis, recognized across the nation and around the world as ìMill City.î

Built within the ruins of a National Historic Landmark ó the Washburn A Mill ó the museum provides a multi-sensory, interactive journey. The story of flour milling and its impact on Minneapolis, the nation, and the world comes to life through the eight-story Flour Tower and other hands-on exhibits. Mill City Museum is the latest addition to the Minnesota Historical Societyís network of museums and historic sites.

This yearís program is highlighted by presentation of chapter awards that recognize the accomplishments of chapter members and firms that have contributed so much to the development of our chapter and its members.

Schedule:

• 6:00 ñ 6:45 PM Social Hour ñ Cash Bar

• 6:45 ñ 7:30 PM Gourmet Dinner

• 7:30 ñ 8:45 PM Awards Program

• 8:45 ñ 10:00 PM Dessert, Reception, and Cash Bar

Come and share an evening of good food, great friends, and grand accomplishments! Contact Synergy Resource at 763-744-1424

Golf Outing Details

The location is StoneRidge Golf Club, just off I-94, east of the I-494 loop. Mark your calendars for June 9. There is a hole-in-one prize this year. Check out the details and Sponsorship opportunities at this event page: http://www.northstarcsi.com/golf.htmYou can download a registration form at http://www.northstarcsi.com/golfreg04.pdf

North Central Region Conference

Our nine-state CSI North Central Region is having a conference at a great location - The Abbey Resort on Lake Geneva in Wisconsin from July 29 to August 1. Training sessions will include "Implementing MasterFormat04" by Dennis Hall, FCSI, CCS. This event is co-hosted by the Chicago Chapter, the Madison Chapter, the Milwaukee Chapter, and the N. Illinois Chapter. For more information, visit the North Central Region web site at http://www.csi-northcentralregion.org/

MasterFormat Mysteries at September Meeting

Dennis Hall, FCSI, CCS, CCCA, chair of the MasterFormat Expansion Task Team (MFETT), will be our guest speaker at the September 2004 chapter meeting. Mr. Hall will discuss the development and use of CSI's MasterFormat 04 (MF04), scheduled for release next fall. Mr. Hall has been a major contributor to CSI technical documents, having previously served as chair of the Uniform Drawing System, CSI's contribution to the National CAD Standard.

Sheldon Wolfe, FCSI, CCS, CCCA, who served on CSI's Institute Technical Committee (TechCom) from 1997 through 2001, will offer behind-the-scenes insights about the discussions and decisions that led to the creation of MF04 and the new Project Resource Manual, which will replace CSI's current Manual of Practice later this year. Sheldon, who returned to TechCom last year, will also briefly discuss current and future Institute technical programs.

Minnesota is the Host State for Energy Smart America 2004

The U. S. Department of Energy is bringing State Energy Office managers and community project representatives together in Minneapolis from May 11-14, 2004. The conference is being run through the Office of Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy at DOE. The conference's goal is to provide these participants with the resources, tools and solutions they need to implement energy efficiency projects at state and community levels. There will be a large regional focus even though this is a national conference.

The event will be held at the Minneapolis Hilton at 1001 Marquette and there is a registration fee.

A conference track of particular interest, the buildings track, will take place on Wednesday, May 12. The track will touch upon codes and standards, educational facilities, affordable housing, commercial buildings, colleges and universities, residential, financing options, etc.

CSI members are invited to participate in the conference. You can visit the conference web site at http://www.energysmartamerica.org/to explore the conference sessions, participants and other pertinent information. If you need further information, contact:

Jennifer F. May, Energy Smart America, c/o Potomac Communications Group
Ph: 202-466-7391 , Mobile: 202-257-5897 , Fax: 202-429-0365

Participate in Webcast - LEED: the Next Steps

Building Design and Construction Magazine (BCD) is hosting a LEED webcast for 1.5 CEU's on Thursday, May 13. According to BCD, Sustainable Design is the most powerful force to affect design and construction in more than a decade; and, spending is reportedly increasing at a rate of 75 percent per year. There will be a number of participating experts in sustainable design. They will include the chairs of the following committees: LEED Core and Shell Committee, LEED for Existing Buildings Committee, and LEED for Commercial Interiors. For names, links, details, and registration, go to BCD's webcast web page at http://email.csemag.com/cgi-bin7/DM/y/hYgi0DcZSG0DL30mF70AO

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Educational Roundup

Not all of the following are co-sponsored by CSI, but many of them are worthy additions to your continuing education portfolio. Please take advantage of those you find interesting and accessible, and let us know your comments (at specifics lite) so that we continue to carry information from those institutions that do a good job of providing service to the construction community.

6546 Indoor Air Quality

6628 Negotiating Agreement

6570 Lstiburek on the Building Envelope

Fire Resistive Qualities of Gypsum Products

Green Roof Design and Roofing Industry Update

ONGOING TRAINING THROUGHOUT THE INDUSTRY

Associated General Contractors: Supervisory Training Program

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CSI New Member Spotlight

Chad Hanson ñ Certainteed Corporation

 

Chad Hanson joined Certainteed Corporation in September of 2003 and signed on with us at CSI shortly thereafter. A Minnetonka native, Chad is the Territory Manager for "Form-A-Drain", a foundation forming and drainage system. He joined CSI in hopes of developing professional relationships and to become more involved in the design community. Aside from his career, which has taught him much about several aspects of construction, Chad spends time at home with his wife as they try to keep up with their two daughters.

Chad also keeps in shape by competing on the golf course, racquetball court, or hockey arena on a regular basis. He enjoys golfing, especially with his wife. (I did not ask who wins.) In discussion, I soon realized that his true passion, however, is hockey. Chad has already introduced his eldest daughter to the sport and you can find him on weekends, stick in hand, coaching her and her fellow Mites.

Chadís Dad had him lace up his skates about the same time he first laced up his shoes. In true Minnesota spirit, Chad was soon spending a lot of time honing his skills. A very humble man, at some time in our discussion I learned that, as a sophomore at UW-River Falls, Chad was a Center for the NCAA Division III Champions. His career on the ice brought him to Germany after college where he played for two years professionally. He enjoyed his time in Europe but eventually returned to the US. Chad now plays at a bit more leisurely pace on Thursday nights to keep up his skills.

While growing his territory, raising two pre-schoolers, and the rest, Chad also enjoys time on the boat on Lake Minnetonka and on the river. The Hanson family also enjoys traveling and recently flew to Naples, FL to visit with family for the Easter holiday. Chad, who aspires to own a restaurant someday, has a lot of knowledge and ambition. He will be a great addition to our Chapter. I encourage my fellow members to take an opportunity to visit with Chad and to welcome him to CSI. (Better to meet him at a meeting as a fellow CSIíer than on the ice as a defenseman.)

Jeff Rutz

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