
YOU ARE INVITED TO ATTEND
THE NEXT MEETING OF THE
Construction Specifications Institute
Florida Southwest Chapter #126
Thursday, November 13, 2008
6:00 PM
The Edison Restaurant
(Second Floor Room / Use Elevator)
3583 McGregtor Blvd. adjacent to Ft. Myers Country Club
CSI Members - $25.00
Pay $25.00 now (pay by Credit Card/PayPal)
Non-Members - $35.00
Pay $35.00 now (pay by Credit Card/PayPal)
(Be our guest for your first meeting)
or "RSVP" to: Ken Buschle (and pay at the door)
Program:
"Designing with Innovative Architectural Block"
The course deals with the manufacturing process, types of architectural block, design of components, and lifecycle cost of designing with architectural block. Innovative new products will be introduced.
Attendees will receive 1 AIA Learning Unit, HSW.
Presenter:
Laura Barr
Vice President of Sales and Marketing, Oldcastle Coastal
Experience:
Laura has been with the company for eight years and has a background in Architectural Sales. Oldcastle Coastal is the leading manufacturer of architectural block, pavers and Anchor Retaining Wall products in the State of Florida. They also own three brick and stone distribution companies, including Ruck Brothers Brick in Fort Myers, giving them the ability to meet any aesthetic look that the disigners and owners want. With 14 manufacturing plants in Florida Oldcastle Coastal is able to service the entire market with high quality products and excellent customer service.
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Board Meeting : "Same Day"
12:00 PM (Noon) at Gora McGahey's Office
43 Barkley Circle, Ft. Myers, Fl.
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FUTURE PROGRAMS
December 11, 2008
Holiday Party
January 8, 2009
"Generation for What's Next: Sun, Wing, Water & Wattnot"
Patrick Agnew
Florida Power & Light
February 12, 2009
"Architectural Cabinets: Construction and Grades"
Ethan Adams
Adams Brother Cabinets
Architectural Woodworking Institute
March ,2009 (TBA)
"Second Annual"
Day long "Sustainability Lecture Series"
at Edison State College
April 9, 2009
"Acoustical Design Strategies for Walls"
Deborah Pickens
Armstrong World Industries
May 14, 2009
"Sustainable Painting Products"
Jim Morris, CSI, CDT
Color Wheel Paint / Comex Group
June 11, 2009
Awards and Installations of Officers
July 9, 2009
Planning
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