CEA May 3rd, 2013 Meeting Update

Thanks to everyone who came out for the meeting at the Trademark in Lombard on May 2nd. Attendance was a packed house for this event, which made it a very enjoyable evening for all the members. If you have not seen the new CEA meeting news letter than send us an Email to receive a copy.

There was a presentation given by Elizabeth Scanlan, Director of Code Development, Department of Building, and Jason Cline, Project Manager, Department of Innovation & Technology, from the City of Chicago.

 

The topic was on the city’s AIC program. Beth and Jason’s insight on the programs elevator equipment Certificates, Inspections, Codes, Permits, and the programs knowledge, were appreciated by all the members in attendance. Everyone left this meeting with a clearer understanding of how the City of Chicago’s annual inspection program is progressing.

The Labor committee reported on the status of the work force, and it was very nice to hear the positive outlook from the past couple months. Ed Aubin Sr. Business Agent of Local 2, reported on the major enhancements to the training facility in Chicago Ridge. New welding and controller training area’s were just some of the improvements.

September’s meeting GAL will be presenting on their elevator equipment.   You don’t want to miss this world class presentation.

Mark your calendars for the next meeting on September 5th at the Trademark in Lombard.

CEA NEWS CREW 05/03/13

CEA May Meeting

CHICAGO ELEVATOR ASSOCIATION
RSVP to ceamail@flash.net
Business Meeting

THURSDAY MAY 2, 2013
DINNER @ 6:30 P.M.

 

Trademark
777 E Butterfield Rd
Lombard, IL 60148
630-472-0777
PUBLIC PARKING OR VALET PARK

CEA---MAY-2013-MEETING

PLEASE NOTE THE CHANGE OF TIME AND LOCATION FOR THIS MEETING 

Guest Speaker:
Elizabeth Scanlan:  City of Chicago (AIC Program)
CEA Upcoming Events: 
CEA Golf Outing  Aug 2,2013

Please check out our website at cea-online.org for more information.  And a list of upcoming events. Please respond via e-mail to ceamail@flash.net or via fax to (708)371-2477 no later than 5/1/2013 in order to provide adequate seating.

Kevin Ryan – (President)
Cornelius Walls- (Vice President)
Tom Przybyla – (Sec/Treasurer)

February CEA Meeting: 2/7/2013

sphotoThe February CEA Meeting will be held on Thursday February 7th at the Goose Island Brewery. We will have a buffet dinner and a presenter.  Joe Donnelly will be discussing the latest mandates, code changes, AIC changes as well as fire service interpretations for both the State and City. Joe will be encouraging feed back on the enforcement and inspector interpretations of these items.

DINNER @ 6:30 P.M.

Goose Island Brewery
1800 N Clybourn
CHICAGO, IL 60614
312-915-0071

PLEASE NOTE THE CHANGE OF TIME AND LOCATION FOR THIS MEETING 

Please respond via e-mail to ceamail@flash.net or via fax to (708)371-2477 no later than 2/5/13 in order to provide adequate seating.

Kevin Ryan-(President)

Cornelius Walls-(Vice President)

Tom Przybyla-(Sec/Treasurer)

Company:___________________________________

Number of Attendee’s:________________

NAESA International Central Region Spring Workshop March 15-16, 2013

logoIf you are in need of getting your continuing education unit’s, CEU’s or simply want to attend some great educational sessions plan on attending the NAESA International Central Spring Workshop March 15-16th. To register click here.

The event will be held at the Hilton Garden Inn O’Hare Airport – 2930 South River Road, Des Plaines, IL 60018.  For additional information click the following flyer link –  CRW_Flyer_spr13  – or call NAESA International at 360-292-4968.

***IMPORTANT: The Chicago Elevator Association will NOT be holding a separate Continuing Educational Session in 2013. If you need your .8 CEU’s you should plan on attending this event. 

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