At the meeting of Wednesday, September 5, 2007, the LMC developed a revised mission statement and planned the next strategic planning step. The revised mission statement is, “To enhance collaboration by solidifying trust and communication between labor and management in the community.” Attendees included Khensa Karim, Executive Director, SMACNA-KC and Robert Zahner, Senior Vice President, A. Zahner Company.

Another meeting was held on Monday, October 8, 2007, during which the group discussed who should be involved in the LMC, what services/activities the LMC would offer, and what would be the LMC’s impact on labor-management relations in the greater Kansas City region and beyond. Desired participants were: fair representation of union locals and corresponding employers in all sectors; representatives of all groups; and services to organized labor and their employers, with noted partners of: community economic development groups and chambers; educational institutions; media; charitable organizations; and workforce development councils.

Services and activities identified were: resource center for industry groups; leadership development; develop case studies of best practices; direct education; forum for workforce development; forum for economic development; consensus builder on public issues; forum to allow for communication, coordination and planning within and across sectors; leadership in diversity; develop and provide programs and curricula for professional schools; access to public officials; coordination of training needed in the community; disseminate information on successes; ideas/resource on health care.

Desired impact on labor-management relationships in the greater KC area included: organized sectors are competitive; more attractive community for business and workers; culture of problem solving through collaborative efforts; increased understanding of the value of organized labor; recognized and listed as one of the economic tools in the area; the Kansas City region recognized as a leader in labor-management relations; and more vibrant regional economy.

The meeting of Wednesday, November 14, 2007 was devoted to identifying the key issues to be resolved in order for the LMC to achieve participation, activities and impacts from the previous session. The group determined that generating “meaningful participation in the organization” is the key. The group then brainstormed on the process of achieving this goal: build on leadership development, organize committees by business sector, establish benchmarks or goals, more effective marketing and communication, structure board to reflect committees, establish value proposition and concrete goals for committees and prioritize activities. The next step will be to form several industry committees and determine which organizations will participate. Smaller groups were formed to develop a desired participation list, with reports to be given at the follow-up meeting.

To inquire further, please contact Bob Jacobi at (816) 501-4565 or bob.jacobi@rockhurst.edu.

SMACNA National 2007 Annual Convention took place from October 21-25 at the Mandalay Bay Resort & Casino and THE hotel in Las Vegas, Nevada. Attendees from SMACNA-KC included:
Bill & Jean Basore, W.C. Wiedenmann & Son, Inc.
Carson Cates and Matt DeJong, Cates Sheet Metal Industries, Inc.
Scott & Stacy and Jim & Cynthia Hausman, Hausman Metal Works & Roofing, Inc.
Khensa Karim, SMACNA-KC
Tim & Judy Nydegger, Edwards McDowell, Inc.
Arthur & Beverly Tanner, Tinmaster, Inc.
Robert Zahner, A. Zahner Company

SMACNA-KC was recognized as the top contributing chapter in the SMAC PAC Top Ten. The Top Ten 2007 is based on total contributions received between September 13, 2006 and September 17, 2007. The Top Ten contributing chapters are selected based on total Chapter, Corporate and Personal contributions to SMAC PAC and the Administrative Fund. SMACNA member contributions to Senate and House candidates count toward SMAC PAC Chapter Awards.

Chapter Name: SMACNA – Kansas City Chapter    
Grand Total: $34,805.00          
Personal: $13,945.00              
Corp: $20,860.00

Chapter Name: Columbia SMACNA

Grand Total: $33,261.00                                             
Personal: $23,311.00                               
Corp: $10,950.00

Chapter Name: Bay Area Chapter                                 
Grand Total: $29,126.00                                             
Personal: $20,906.00                               
Corp: $8,220.00

Chapter Name: SMACNA Boston, Inc.                                                                           
Grand Total: $25,997.00                                             
Personal: $18,686.00                               
Corp: $7,311.00

Chapter Name: SMACNA of Long Island, Inc.                                
Grand Total: $23,730.00                                             
Personal: $15,418.00                                             
Corp: $8,312.00

Chapter Name: SMACNA – Western Washington                          
Grand Total: $23,336.00                                             
Personal: $16,166.00                                             
Corp: $7170.00

Chapter Name: Chicagoland SMCA                                                                 
Grand Total: $19,707.00                                             
Personal: $6,882.00                                 
Corp: $12,825.00

Chapter Name: Orange Empire SMACNA                                                       
Grand Total: $18,143.00                                             
Personal: $4,620.00                                 
Corp: $13,523.00

Chapter Name: New Mexico SMCA                                                                
Grand Total: $13,406.00                                             
Personal: $6,805.00                                 
Corp: $6,601.00

Chapter Name: Georgia – SMACNA, Inc.                                                       
Grand Total: $12,790.00                                             
Personal: $8,060.00                                 
Corp: $4,730.00

The 2007 Individual Auction Item Contributors included:
Katrina & Doug Ahlberg of Portland, Oregon
Dick & Judy Cramer of Holly, Michigan
Carol & David Duncan of Clackamas, Oregon
Peter & Kathy Fluetsch of Lacey, Washington
David & Debra Hill of Edwardsville, Illinois
C. Mark Hubbard of Evansville, Indiana
Khensa Karim of Kansas City, Missouri
Phil & Starla Peterson of Spokane, Washington
Dwight & Jackie Silvia of Somerset, Massachusetts
Mike & Mercy Tardif of Santa Ana, California

Of the Congressional Insiders Club Members, the Chairman’s Club Members have donated a total of $1500 in personal and corporate money to SMAC PAC. They included:  

Stephan Affanato                                                                   
Jim Boone   
Don Dennehy                                                                                        
Harry Esbenshade III                                                             
Bill Freese                                                                                                              
Tom Goodhue                                                                                        
Tom Gunning                                                                                         
James Hausman                                     

Angelo Iannucci                                     
Khensa Karim                                                        
Bob Kuechenberg                                   
Tom Luerssen                                                        
David McKenney                                  
Lawrence Nesjasmich                                                                                                           
Garland Self
Tonia Sorrell-Neal

Rick Spinelli
Fred Streimer
Mike Tardi
Kevin Yearout

Honoring Kate and Andy Spade, L. William Zahner, and the Byron G. Thompson Family, UMKC held their 22^nd Annual Entrepreneur of the Year Awards Dinner on Monday, October 8, 2007. The reception began at 6:00 P.M. and dinner at 6:45 P.M., held at the Westin Crown Center. L. William Zahner was recognized as the Regional Entrepreneur of the Year.

We recently mailed out to all Members and Non-Members a copy of the current Collective Bargaining Agreement with Local No. 2, effective July 1, 2007 through June 30, 2010. For additional copies or if you have any questions, please call the SMACNA-KC office at 816-421-3360.

Robert Zahner of A. Zahner Company was elected to a four-year term on the SMACNA-National Board of Directors. Mr. Zahner brings a Midwest perspective to the table with a strong knowledge of both the construction and architecture industries. He has a history of outstanding contributions to the Sheet Metal Industry. He has held many high profile positions and served on many Boards, Committees, Task Forces, and Panels in the construction industry, and continues to do so. He has also served as SMACNA-KC president, vice president, and secretary.

SMACNA-St. Louis hosted their annual Products Trade Show & Industry Seminar on Tuesday, September 18, 2007. The event was held at the Greensfelder Recreation Complex in Queeny Park, St. Louis. An update on the status of ASHRAE’s development of Standard 189 was provided by Peyton Collie, who discussed five topic areas of the proposed standard: sustainable sites; water use efficiency; energy efficiency; impact on atmosphere, materials & resources; and indoor environmental quality (IEQ). Peyton Collie will be coming to Kansas City to speak on ASHRAE 189 in mid-October; please see the “Education” section of this Website.

The seminar was followed by the Trade Show, with 27 different SMACNA-St. Louis contractor’s products and 22 different exhibitor displays. The Trade Show Committee consisted of: Chairman Jim Morton, American Metals Supply; Ken Perotta, Crescent Parts & Equipment Company; Howard Stine, C.E. Jarrell Contracting; Patrick Olwig, Langendorf Supply; Scott Blackmore, Blackmore & Glunt; Trade Show Coordinator John Leuken, SMACNA-St. Louis; and Programs and Invitations by Wendy Blair, WB Creations. Attending from SMACNA-KC were President Arthur Tanner and Executive Director Khensa Karim.

The Labor Management Council of Greater Kansas City held their 19^th annual Golf Tournament with 60 players on Monday, July 23, 2007 at Oakwood Country Club. Volunteers and the Golf Committee included Craig Whitakter of Reece & Nichols; Vince Migliazzo of Mark One Electric Co., Inc.; Shirley Cannon and Angelo Lanzia of M & I Trust Co.; Sang Duong of SMACNA-KC; Mary Jacobi and Vicki Tarpley of Labor Beacon; and Colleen White of Strategic Workplace Solutions.

The Construction Workforce Board, appointed by Mayor Funkhouser, met for the first time on Thursday, July 12, 2007 at the Kansas City City Hall to discuss a new workforce ordinance. Attendees included: Don Greenwell, The Builders’ Association; Ed DeSoigne, The Heavy Constructors Association; Bridgette Williams, AFL-CIO; Steve Miller, The Miller Law Firm; Phillip Yelder, Administrative Director; Ray Malone, Malco Steel & Chairman, KC Fairness in Construction Board; and Khensa Karim & Arthur Tanner of SMACNA-KC. Because of the great importance of this meeting, a condensed outline has been provided below.

·          Workforce Ordinance (Sec. 38-83.1 through .13): passed April 26, 2007, Effective July 1, 2007

o         Applies to City Construction Contracts with over 800 labor hours and $324,000; benefits women & minorities

o         Purpose: increase recruitment, training and retention; promote preparedness and apprenticeship programs; further retention of minority and women in the current workforce, i.e. journeypersons

·          Goals: Roundtable of Industry/Labor/Community

o         Company-wide (in KCMSA); no residency; 10% minority (20% incentive); 2% women (4% incentive); Apprenticeship programs 30% minority & 5% women

o         Review: every year by HRD Director and Construction Workforce Board & City Council

·          Construction Workforce Board (Sec. 38-83.11)

o         Purpose: involve industry, labor & community; public accountability; expertise/resource; input; transparency

o         Members: appointed by mayor; one member and one alternate including representation of subcontractor associations; chairperson appointed by mayor

o         Responsibilities: monitor program, offer community input to HRD, report issues & make recommendations to City Manager and City Council, hearing appeals

·          Monitoring & Compliance (Sec. 38-83.7): at time of bid, monthly during project, and end of project

·          Good Faith Waiver: required if goal not met; based on efforts before & during project; union contractors; support efforts of JATC; written request to Labor Unions; written request to JATC; increase participation over next 5yrs in apprenticeship program—minorities 30% & women 5%

o         JATC partner with workforce preparedness programs, employment referral programs and school-sponsored programs

o         Collaborate with labor unions on mentoring programs for journeypersons; require subcontractors to comply with good faith efforts; maintain current files of workers identified by Labor Unions

o         Non Union Contractors request in writing to HRD Director for assistance; advertised; recruitment efforts; maintained file of job applicant

o         Promote retention of minority and women journeypersons; require subcontractors to comply with good faith efforts

·          Sanctions for No Good Faith Effort (Sec. 38-83.10) Director may recommend: assessment of liquidated damages & contractor be ineligible for City Contracts up to one year

·          Appeals (Sec. 38-83.12)

o         From determinations or recommendations by HRD Director: no good faith effort; liquidated damages; ineligible for City Contract for up to a year

o         Procedure: request review by Board within 10 days after determination; date for hearing will be set within 21 days after request; hearing: rules made by Board, subpoena witnesses and documents, record proceedings; power: affirm, modify or revise determination

·          City Recruitment of Workforce (Sec. 38-83.5)

o         Sponsoring workshops: promote construction industry, encourage residents to apply for apprenticeship programs & journeyperson jobs

o         Partnering with schools to provide: job readiness training; construction trade awareness; construction trades training; skills assessment training

·          City Reporting Requirements: Submit affirmative action monthly report to Construction Workforce Board, number of resident minority and women construction labor hours performed in a format acceptable to Construction Workforce Board

Future meetings will be on the third Wednesday of each month at 2:00 P.M. on the 4th floor of KCMO City Hall. The meetings are open but discussion will only be among committee members.

An association meeting was held on Monday, July 2, 2007 at 7:30 A.M. to discuss the new Collective Bargaining Agreement. All Member/Non-Member companies who signed an agreement with SMACNA-KC to bargain on their behalf were cordially invited to attend. Attendees were:

Cliff Anderson, Gieske Custom Metal                                                                                  

Chris Blaich, Central Industrial Sheet Metal Works, Inc. 

Tony Chiaverini, Performance Contracting, Inc.  

Mike Chieppo, Design Mechanical 

Bob Choun, Metro Air Conditioning Company   

Chip Cornell, Cornell Roofing & Sheeting Metal Co. 

Wendi Curtis, Hankins Services, Inc.     

Bob Daly, Kaw Roofing & Sheet Metal   

Gary Danciger, P1Group

David DeBiasse, Environmental Mechanical Contractors

Jim Hausman, Hausman Metal Works & Roofing, Inc.

Mark Holloway, Cox Air Systems, Inc.    

Dean Isackson, Gieske Custom Metal      

Dan Jensen, Stadium Sheet Metal, Inc.   

Dave Mense, Master Mechanical Contractors

Randy Milbourn, Hankins Services, Inc.

Cindy Myers, Myers Furnace Company, Inc.

Tim Nydegger, Edwards McDowell, Inc.                                               

Nate Persell, The Fagan Company

Russ Phelps, Barnes & Dodge, Inc.                

Paul Russell, Cates Sheet Metal Industries, Inc.

Greg Ryder, Standard Sheet Metal, Inc.

John Svetlecic, Wil-Clair Sheet Metal LLC

Arthur Tanner, Tinmaster, Inc.

Bob Tracy, Stadium Sheet Metal, Inc. 

John Wald, A T Industrial Sheet Metal, Inc.      

Patrick Wank, Hennessey Sheet Metal, Inc.                                                                             

Robert Zahner, A. Zahner Company

Mr. L. William (Bill) Zahner was venerated with an American Institute of Architects Honorary Membership by AIA Kansas City on Tuesday, June 12, 2007. AIA celebrated Mr. Zahner’s significant contributions to the architectural community. Congratulations, Mr. Bill Zahner.

SMACNA-KC Safety Director Brent Douglas Mayhew and Cortney Jo Woolery were wed on Saturday, February 17, 2007 at 6:00 P.M. at Olde Mill, 168 South Main, Parkville, Missouri, 64152 with a reception immediately following.

Congrats Brent and Cortney!!

The 35th Annual Sheet Metal Regional Contest was held in Cedar Rapids, Iowa January 18-20, 2007. First place winners will go on to compete nationally in Indianapolis, IN on March 20-23 at the National Contest. They are:

Nathan Stamper, Local No. 2, currently employed by Cox Air Systems, Inc.
1^st place, 3^rd yr Apprentice Industrial Competition

Lucas Boxdorfer, Local No. 36, St. Louis
1st place, HVAC Competition

Jeff Bradley, Local No. 36, St. Louis
1st place, Service Competition

Steven Vaughn, Local No. 36, St. Louis
1st place, Architectural Competition

Other winners of note from the Kansas City/St. Joseph area were:

Brian Highfill, currently employed by Core Mechanical
2^nd place, 4^th yr Apprentice Service Competition

Joseph Martinez, currently employed by A2MG Inc.
6^th place, 2^nd yr Apprentice Architectural Competition

13 members attended an associaiton reception on Thursday, September 14, 2006, at JJ's on the Country Club Plaza. 

During the combined August and September Sheet Metal Labor-Management meeting, SMACNA-KC Contractors along with employees of Local Union No. 2 and the JATC had the privledge of hearing from SMACNA Detroit's President, Chuck Partlan, regarding their program Together We Do It Better. 

People in attendance:
Khensa Karim, SMACNA-KC
Bob Tracy, Foley Company
Tom LoScalzo, Environmental Mechanical Contractors
Paul Russell, Cates Sheet Metal Industries
Brent Mayhew, SMACNA-KC
Patti Van Hoecke, VHC Van Hoecke Contracting
Jim Huffman, Sheet Metal Workers Local No. 2
Steve Howerton, Sheet Metal Workers Local No. 2
Tony Wayne, Topeka Metal
Dennis O'Hara, Topeka Metal
Bob Eslinger, Sheet Metal Workers Local No. 2
Kristie Arthur, MOKAN
Greg Chastain, Sheet Metal Workers Local No. 2
Jay Lind, Sheet Metal Workers Local No. 2 JATC
John Svetlecic, Wil-Clair Sheet Metal LLC
Ken Alexander, Sheet Metal Workers Local No. 2
Randy Milbourn, Hankins Services, Inc.
Jerry Schaefer, A2MG, INc.
John Wald, AT Industrial Sheet Metal
Arthur Tanner, Tinmaster, Inc.
Robert Zahner, A. Zahner Company   

On September 3, 2006, the Interfaith Worker Justice presented Arthur Tanner with an employer and contractor of the year award. 

In addition to this award, Arthur has received the “Contractor of the Year” Award by the Minority Çontractors Association of Greater Kansas City, the “Minority Construction Firm of the Year” by the Greater Kansas City Chamber of Commerce and the Curtis A. Franklin Award for “Outstanding Business Person of the Year.”  Along with his church and community service, Arthur demonstrates a concern for youth, saying, “As leaders we must make every effort to educate, train and support the men and women of our future.”

Columbia Chapter SMACNA #1
SMACNA Long Island #2
Bay Area SMACNA #3
SMACNA Boston #4
SMACNA Wesern Washington #5
Orange Empire SMACNA #6
SMACNA Kansas City #7
NYC SMACNA #8
Georgia SMACNA #9
SMACNA of Southern Nevada #10

October 16th through the 20th, 2005, represents the dates which SMACNA National held its Annual Convention at the Desert Springs Marriott Resort & Spa in Palm Desert, CA.  Ten contractor companies from the SMACNA-KC Chapter attended the convention. 

Those in attendance:
Bill Basore
Jean Basore
Terry Harton
Karen Harton
Jim Hausman
Cindy Hausman
Scott Hausman
Stacey Hausman
Khensa Karim
Mike Maginness
Chris Maginness
Nate Persell
Mrs. Nate Persell
Roger Phelps
Gail Phelps
Paul Russell
Sissy Russell
John Svetlecic
Patricia Svetlecic
Bob Tracy
John Wald
Robert Zahner
Cathy Zahner

On March 24th, 2005, the Kansas City Labor Management Council held its 7th annual awards dinner at the Weston Hotel, in downtown Kansas City Missouri. 

Some of the noted guests were Kansas Govenor Kathleen Sebelius, and Congressman Dennis Moore.

Khensa Karim, Executive Director is Named one of the “40 under fourty” in Kansas City.  Click here to see the article from Ingrams Magazine, in the archive, April Issue.

John Svetlecic, Member of Board of Directors of SMACNA – Kansas City, was featured in Corporate Kansas City 2005. 

See his entire story at Wil-Clair Sheet Metal LLC’s website or in the Corporate Kansas City book, published by Ingram’s Magazine.

On December 12th, 2004, SMACNA and OSHA have entered into the "Work Safe Partnership Program". 

This partnership will provide incentives to participating contractors who voluntarily improve their safety and health performance and demonstrate the implementation of an effective safety and health program.  Incentives will include special recognition from OSHA, i.e. focused inspections, and reductions in penalites. 

On August 11th, 2004, Khensa Karim, Executive Director, in conjunction with SMACNA - Kansas City, held a Meet and Greet fundraiser for US Senator Sam Brownback, at McCormick & Schmick's on the plaza. Where invitees were able to talk to with the Senator on a one-on-one basis. There was a total of $11,350.00 raised for the Senator.

In attendance were
Craig Baker
Dave Beford
Rosie Binodo
Emmanuel Biundo
Dr. Geoffrey Blatt, M.D.
Senator Sam Brownback
Liz Gensen
Jim Hausman
Scott Hausman
Stacey Hausman
Bob Marcusse
Jim McCormick
Rory O’Connor
Paige O’Connor
Carri Person
George Stafford

On January 30th, 2004, SMACNA Kansas City held its Holiday Party at the Fairmont Hotel, on the Plaza.

In attendance were:

Ken Alexander

Kurt Bangert

Bill and Jean Basore

Harry and Shirley Basore

Brenda Blankenship

Jessica Bray

Jim and Maggie Calcara

Heather Cairns

Greg and Jeanette Chastain

Bob and Kelly Daly

Brian and Jane Dunn

Bob and Chris Eslinger

Rob Eslinger

Jason and Jennifer Ferguson

Jim Flach

Terry and Karen Harton

Kyle and Elizabeth Harmon

Jim and Cindy Hausman 

Scott and Stacey Hausman 

Steve and Diana Howerton

Jim Huffman

Bob and Mary Jacobi

Khensa Karim

Dawn Kirkwood

Larry Kucinick

Cliff and Anita Larson

Jerry Lewis

Jay and Coni Lind

Bob Livingston

Tom and MaryAnne LoScalzo

Michael and Beverly McDaniel

Aaron McDaniel and Ruth Washington

Robert McClain and Ricard Rosenberg

Mike and Chris Maginness

Mark and Patricia May

Derrick and Tasha Moorehead

Tim and Margaret Moran

Rany and Janet Paulson

Ben and Lynn Pettus

Scott and Sally Pfeiffer

Roger and Gail Phelps

Roland and Zella Phelps

Eric and Jame Piper

Chris Ronchak

Paul and Sissy Russell

Greg and Marge Ryder

Jerry and Janice Schaefer

David Shaw

Jackie Shaw and Tom Ronnau

Dewayne Speiss

Eric and Diane Sorino

John and Patricia Svetlecic

Arthur and Beverly Tanner

Roger Verstaete and Carla Porter