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2014 Chairman Challenge Contest:

JANUARY 1, 2014-DECEMBER 31, 2014

The Challenge: 

  • All NECA Chapters and Members encouraged to host Congressional visits at a member’s place of business, jobsite, or, NECA Chapter office.
  • The chapter who has the most visits by 12/31/14 wins the Chairman’s Challenge.

The Incentive: 

  • Bonus participation points to your contributor total for each Congressional visit.
  • Designed to help Chapters meet 50 percent member participation for their 2014 ECPAC goal

The Prize:

One free attendee registration for the 2015 NECA Legislative Conference and a special award to be presented at the conference.

  • 11/14/2014

    Chairman's Challenge: The Long Island Chapter Meets with Rep. Steve Israel

    On election night, members of the Long Island chapter had the opportunity to celebrate with Rep. Steve Israel (D-NY) and former President Bill Clinton. Pictured from left to right are Rep. Steve Israel, the Long Island Chapter Director of Government Affairs Charlie Gardner, and former President Bill Clinton.

     141104 Long Island with Clinton and Israel
  • 11/14/2014

    Northern California Chapter Meets with Rep. Mike Thompson

    Members of NECA’s Northern California Chapter met with Rep. Mike Thompson (D-CA) to discuss pension reform and NECA’s support of the “Solutions not Bailouts” proposal. Northern California Chapter’s Executive Director Greg Armstrong and Jess Zuniga of Zeco Electric detailed NECA’s pension plans in California and the impact that inaction on pension reform would have on those plans. Pictured from left to right are Jess Zuniga, Rep. Mike Thompson, and Greg Armstrong.

     

    141106 Northern California with Mike Thompson
  • 11/07/2014

    West Virginia-Ohio Valley Chapter Celebrates Capito Victory

    West Virginia-Ohio Valley Chapter Executive Steve Allred (left) and James Bane of Mon Valley Electric (right) celebrated with Senator-Elect Shelley Moore Capito (R) on election night. Capito defeated Democrat Natalie Tennant in the Senate race in West Virginia with 62 percent of the vote. 

    141104 Allred, Bane with Capito

  • 10/31/2014

    Chairman’s Challenge: The Central Indiana Chapter Meets Rep. Todd Rokita

    On October 28, Rep. Todd Rokita (R-IN) visited with members of the Central Indiana chapter and toured ERMCO’s facility. He spoke with several of the employees and learned about different aspects of the company. NECA Members Darrell Gossett, President of ERMCO, Inc.  and David Peterson, Senior Vice President of ERMCO, Inc. discussed the Transitional Reinsurance Program and pension reform with Rep. Rokita and explained how both issues impact the electrical construction industry. Pictured from left to right are Darrell Gossett, Rep. Todd Rokita, and David Peterson. 

    141028 Central Indiana with Todd Rokita

  • 10/24/2014

    Chairman’s Challenge: The Atlanta Chapter Meets Candidate David Perdue

    On October 17, members of NECA’s Atlanta Chapter met with Georgia’s Senate Republican candidate David Perdue. Pictured from left to right are Tony Cook of UpTime Electric Company, David Perdue, Joe Satterfield of Allison-Smith Co., Chris Foster of Whitehead Electric Company, Alex Owen of Brooks Berry Haynie & Associates, and Chapter Executive David Sokolow. 

     

    141020 Atlanta with David Perdue
  • 10/24/2014

    Chairman’s Challenge: The Illinois Chapter Meets Candidate Mike Bost

    On October 20, members of NECA’s Illinois Chapter held a Meet and Greet for the Republican candidate for Illinois 12th district, Mike Bost. Pictured from left to right are Pictured in the front row from left to right are: Terry Buhs of Wegman Electric Co., Larry Glaenzer of Glaenzer Electric, Inc., Joe Barnard of Sachs Electric Co., Mike Bost, Jeff Davis of Phone Masters, Mark Bartle of Barcom Security, and Tom Wissehr of Wissehr Electrical Contractors. 

    141021 Illinois Chapter with Mike Bost

  • 10/24/2014

    Chairman’s Challenge: The NYC Chapter Meets Rep. Peter King

    Members of the New York City Chapter attended an event this week for Rep. Peter King (R-NY), with former Mayor of New York City, Rudy Giuliani. Pictured from left to right are NYC Chapter President Stephen Gianotti, Rep. Peter King, Rudy Guiliani, and NYC Chapter Governor and PLC member Ciro Lupo. 

     141020 NYC with Peter King and Giuliani

  • 10/24/2014

    Chairman’s Challenge: The Chicago and Cook County Chapter Meets Sen. Mark Kirk

    Several members of NECA’s Chicago and Cook County Chapter met with Sen. Mark Kirk on October 20 for a lunch. Pictured from left to right are Robert Fimbianti of Linear Electric, Inc., Joseph McGlynn of McWilliams Electric Company, Inc., Dennis Chmielewski of Malko Communication Services, LLC, David Witz of Continental Electrical Construction Company, Brad Weir of Kelso-Burnett Co., Senator Mark Kirk, Steve Diamond of Malko Communication Services, LLC, Roy Diamond of Malko Electric Company, Kendra Dinkins of Taylor Electric Company, Karen Dinkins of Taylor Electric Company, William Darnstadt of Lyons Electric Company, Inc. and Guy Niedorkorn of Aldridge Electric, Inc.

    141021 Chicago with Sen. Kirk
  • 10/10/2014

    Chairman’s Challenge: The Dakotas Chapter Meets Rep. Collin Peterson

    Dakotas Chapter Executive Director Ed Christian (left) and Jeff Ohman (right) met with Rep. Collin Peterson (D-MN) to discuss the upcoming election and NECA’s top legislative priorities.

     141004 Dakotas with Peterson
  • 10/10/2014

    Chairman’s Challenge: The Minneapolis Chapter Meets Sen. Amy Klobuchar

    Members of the Minneapolis Chapter met with Sen. Amy Klobuchar (D-MN) in Minnesota.  Pictured from left to right are: Dick Morris of Fraser Morris Electric Company, Steve Stone of Parsons Electric, Sen. Amy Klobuchar, Chapter Executive David Manderson, and Assistant Chapter Manager Rob Triplett.

     

    141003 Minneapolis with Amy Klobuchar
  • 09/12/2014

    Chairman’s Challenge: West Virginia-Ohio Valley Chapter Meets Nick Casey

    On September 9, Members of NECA’s West Virginia-Ohio Valley Chapter met with the Democratic candidate for West Virginia’s 2nd district, Nick Casey. Casey is the Chairman of the state Democratic party and will face a tough race against the Republican candidate, Alex Mooney. Pictured is the West Virginia-Ohio Valley Chapter Executive Steve Allred (right) with Nick Casey. 

  • 09/05/2014

    Chairman’s Challenge: Illinois Chapter Meets Rep. Rodney Davis

    Members of the Illinois Chapter met with Rep. Rodney Davis (R-IL) during the August Recess and discussed NECA’s legislative priorities. Pictured is Illinois Chapter Governor Wes Anderson (right) with Rep. Rodney Davis. 

  • 09/05/2014

    Chairman’s Challenge: Augusta Chapter Hosts Rick Allen

    On August 28, members of the Augusta Chapter hosted an event for the Republican candidate in Georgia’s 12th district, Rick Allen. He is a long-time friend of the construction industry and owns his own construction company, and has had the support of NECA since his last Congressional race in 2012.  This is one of the most competitive races in the nation against Rep. John Barrow (D) who has held this seat since 2004.  Pictured are Augusta Chapter Executive Ev Greenwood (left), Chapter President and Governor Rudy Dixon (right), and Rick Allen (center).

  • 08/29/2014

    Chairman’s Challenge: The Nebraska Chapter Meets with Rep. Fortenberry

    On August 22, Rep. Jeff Fortenberry visited NECA’s Nebraska Chapter office in Omaha, NE and met with members there to learn more about the work NECA contractors do. 

  • 08/29/2014

    Chairman’s Challenge: The Oregon-Pacific-Cascade Chapter Meets Sen. Merkley

    On August 23, Nathan Philips of Integrated Electronic Systems attended a fundraiser for Sen. Merkley (left) and discussed NECA’s pension reform efforts.

  • 08/29/2014

    Chairman’s Challenge: The Minneapolis Chapter Meets Rep. Paulsen

    NECA’s Minneapolis Chapter met with Rep. Eric Paulsen on August 25. Pictured below from left to right are Assistant Chapter Manager Rob Triplett, Chapter Executive Dave Manderson, Rep. Paulsen, Dick Morris of Fraser Morris Electric, Lois Walters of Gunnar Electric, and Laura Karrow of Gunnar Electric. 

  • 08/29/2014

    Chairman’s Challenge: The North Central Ohio Chapter Meets Rep. Bob Gibbs

    Political Leadership Council Member and Member of the Government Affairs Committee Brent Fatzinger (left) and his wife Stefanie Fatzinger attended an event with Rep. Bob Gibbs on August 26.

     

  • 08/22/2014

    Chairman's Challenge: The Southern Sierras Chapter Meets Rep. Cook

    On August 20, members of the Southern Sierras Chapter met with Rep. Paul Cook (R-CA) to discuss NECA’s top legislative priorities. Pictured below from left to right are: Bob Hayes of R.I.S. Electric, Jay Sutherland of Morrow-Meadows, Rep. Cook, Tom Ispas of Daniels Electric, Larry Strohm of Big Sky Electric. 
  • 08/22/2014

    Chairman's Challenge: The Long Island Chapter Meets Candidate Lee Zeldin

    This week, the Long Island chapter met with the candidate for New York’s first Congressional district, State Senator Lee Zeldin (R). Pictured below is NECA Contractor Paul Dunn of Mainline Electric Corp. (left) with Lee Zeldin. 
  • 08/15/2014

    Chairman’s Challenge: Oregon-Columbia Chapter Meets with Rep. Earl Blumenauer

    On August 14, members of the Oregon-Columbia Chapter attended a birthday party for Rep. Earl Blumenauer (D-OR) in Oregon. Pictured below from left to right are Patrick Maloney of Tice Electric, Stan Heil of Heil Electric and Rep. Blumenauer. 
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