AGC Summer Convention AGC Through the AGES Presented by SAIF August 8–10, 2019 Salishan Resort Register Today! Schedule August 8, 2019 12:30 pm - 5:00 pm AGC Wide Open Golf Tournament + More Details Salishan Golf Course. Pre-registration required. Register now! 4:00 pm - 7:00 pm Registration Open 5:30 pm - 6:30 pm Networking 101 + More Details Presented by the Professional and Industry Associates Council First time attending the summer convention? Kick off your weekend by making the most of your business connections and getting the inside scoop on the convention. Cost: Included with convention registration fee 6:30 pm - 7:30 pm Welcome Reception + More Details Meet up with everyone attending the convention and enjoy a beer or glass of wine and some light snacks. Cost: Included with convention registration fee August 9, 2019 6:30 am - 7:00 pm Registration Open 7:00 am - 8:30 am Board of Directors Meeting + More Details The Board of Directors is comprised of elected, appointed, and designated members representing all segments of the chapter’s membership. All members are invited to attend. 8:45 am - 10:00 am Opening Keynote 9:30 am - 12:30 pm Spouses Activity + More Details Choice of: Nature Hike and Painting Class Get out into the fresh air and explore Salishan’s beautiful surroundings. After the hike, paint a scene from the nature just explored. Pre-registration required. Cost: Included with full convention spouse registration fee or individual fee of $95. Limited to 16 people. OR Glass Blowing at the Lincoln City Glass Center Work with local artists to create your own glass float. These beautiful floats are popular treasures on the Oregon Coast, and are a perfect memento of your weekend. Transportation provided. Pre-registration required. Cost: Included with full convention spouse registration fee or individual fee of $95. Limited to 12 people. 10:15 am - 11:15 am Educational Breakout Sessions + More Details Preparing Your Future Workforce: The Power of International Partnerships Between Education and the Construction Industry – Carla Gay and Sarah Dorn, Gresham-Barlow School District Hack Your Safety – Andrew Johnson, JB Steel, Inc. For more information and full descriptions of the breakout sessions, click here. 11:15 am - 11:30 am Coffee Break 11:30 am - 12:30 pm Educational Breakout Sessions + More Details Creating Meaningful Internships – Michelle Derting, Andersen Construction Company, Inc. Building Mental Health and Suicide Prevention into Construction Safety, Health, and Wellness Culture – Cal Beyer, Lakeside Industries, and Mandi Kime, AGC of Washington Hot Topics and Best Practices for the Shifting Landscape of Employment Law – Chris Morgan, Barran Liebman LLP, and Cody Elliott, Miller Nash Graham & Dunn LLP For more information and full descriptions of the breakout sessions, click here. 12:30 pm - 2:00 pm Lunch Keynote AGC of America Update + More Details AGC of America Through the AGES Dirk Elsperman, President, AGC of America, and Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer, Tarlton Corporation Stephen Sandherr, Chief Executive Officer, Associated General Contractors of America AGC of America President Dirk Elsperman and AGC of America CEO Steve Sandherr will share what and how AGCA advocates on behalf of our members, works to grow our workforce, engages members to build their businesses, and focuses on safety so that everyone in the industry goes home at night. Attend this lunch to find out the latest on the national political scene, what is happening in the industry across the nation, and what issues AGCA is supporting or fighting in Congress and in federal agencies. 2:30 pm - 6:00 am Drift Creek Falls Hike + More Details This hike offers something for everyone: a waterfall, a huge suspension bridge, and a nice view of Coast Range forest. Transportation provided. Children 6 and up are welcome to participate with parents. Pre-registration required. Cost: Included with convention registration fee, sign up on site. 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm Famous Friday Reception + More Details This year’s Famous Friday Reception is focused on safety. The evening will be filled with plenty of food and libations, great music by DesignBand, and activities for all ages that promote safety and good health in our industry. This event is family friendly. Cost: Included with full convention registration fee or individual fee of $95 9:00 pm - 11:00 pm President's After Party + More Details Join chapter President Sandy Trainor and the officers in the hospitality suite for a nightcap. Cost: Included with convention registration fee August 10, 2019 7:00 am - 3:00 pm Registration Open 8:30 am - 9:45 am Morning Keynote + More Details The Next Generation Katie Hughes, Executive Director, Girls Build In this session, Katie will detail why it’s important to reach the next generation at an early age, and the changes seen in girls after just five days of learning the basics of building trades. She will discuss how she founded Girls Build, and the quick and rampant interest in its growth over just three years. Learn more about what happens over a week of summer camp, and the pipeline into the trades created by Girls Build summer camps. 10:00 am - 12:00 pm Spouses Activity + More Details Choice of: Nature Hike and Painting Class Get out into the fresh air and explore Salishan’s beautiful surroundings. After the hike, paint a scene from the nature just explored. Pre-registration required. Cost: Included with full convention spouse registration fee or individual fee of $95. Limited to 16 people. OR Cooking Demo with Salishan Chef Life is missing something if it is not filled with good food, a perfect opportunity to socialize and celebrate. Join the Salishan chef to learn a few tips and delicious recipes. Pre-registration required. Cost: Included with full convention spouse registration fee or individual fee of $95. Limited to 12 people. 10:00 am - 11:00 am Educational Breakout Sessions + More Details Positive Jobsite Culture Training – Michael Hawes, Pacific Northwest Carpenters Institute Integrated Design for High Performance Buildings – Stephanie Berkland and Dan Wildenhaus, Oregon Multifamily Energy Program Recession Resiliency: How to Drive Margin, Create Remarkability, and Out-Think Your Competition in Good Times and Bad – Shawn Busse, Kinesis, Inc. Contractor Profitability and Benchmarking for Success – Carrie Fortier and Evan Dickens, Jones & Roth CPAs and Business Advisors For more information and full descriptions of the breakout sessions, click here. 11:00 am - 11:15 am Coffee Break 11:15 am - 12:15 pm Educational Breakout Sessions + More Details How Communication Challenges in an Increasingly Hispanic Workforce Can Affect Safety and Risk Management – Santiago Landazuri and Matt Stopher, k.p.d. insurance & RISK SOLUTIONS Advocacy and Engagement in Construction Insurance: Avoiding Unexpected Traps, Managing Insurance Claims, and Effective Risk Transfer – Angie Otto and Kevin Mapes, Ball Janik LLP Get Results! Achieving the Extraordinary Through Ordinary Means – Karla Thommen, The Partners Group For more information and full descriptions of the breakout sessions, click here. 12:30 pm - 2:00 pm Closing Keynote + More Details Be The Leader Your Employees Never Want to Leave Ted Ma, Keynote Speaker, Leadership Expert Do you remember working with a leader that made a lasting impact on you? You may not remember all the specifics, but you remember how they made you feel. Great leaders have developed the ability to inspire and empower others. Learn how to become the leader that makes a memorable impact of your team. 3:00 pm - 5:00 pm Scavenger Hunt/Relay Race + More Details Gather a group of friends and family to compete in this fun-filled scavenger hunt/relay race. Teams will work together to answer creative clues and locate items, discover hidden treasures, and solve puzzles to complete the race. Children 6 and up are welcome to participate with parents. Pre-registration required. Cost: Included with convention registration fee, sign up on site. 6:00 pm - 7:00 pm Transportation to Closing Night Event 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm Closing Night Event at the Oregon Coast Aquarium + More Details What better way to close out the convention than a party at the Oregon Coast Aquarium? Saturday evening will be a progressive dinner; you’ll find food stations and beverages throughout the aquarium as you discover, explore, and experience the depths of the deep blue ocean. There will even be a few surprises and hidden jewels to be found throughout the evening. This event is family friendly. Transportation will be provided. We’ll take care of the driving so you can fully enjoy the evening. Cost: Included with full convention registration fee or individual fee of $95 9:00 pm - 10:00 pm Transportation Back to Salishan Resort 2019 Keynote Speakers Dirk Elsperman, President, AGC of America, and Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer, Tarlton Corporation Friday Lunch Keynotes: AGC of America Through the AGES Dirk Elsperman, President, AGC of America, and Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer, Tarlton Corporation With 29 years of experience at Tarlton, Dirk had working in all aspects of the company’s operations, including apprenticing as a carpenter, estimating, project engineering and management, and executive management. Dirk’s AGC involvement at the national and local level includes governmental affairs, labor policy/negotiating committees, apprenticeship and trust fund committees, the Young Constructors Forum, industry relations, project delivery, lean construction, and closely held business issues. Stephen Sandherr, Chief Executive Officer, Associated General Contractors of America Stephen Sandherr, Chief Executive Officer, Associated General Contractors of America Steve’s role is to maintain relations with AGC’s 89 chapters nationwide, coordinate government relations activities, and enhance AGC’s involvement with business coalitions. CEO Update, which tracks people in association and non-profit executive careers, listed Steve as a top CEO in 2009, and a Capitol Hill newspaper, The Hill, listed Steve as a top lobbyist, representing the only commercial construction industry association on the Top Lobbyists of 2009 and 2014 lists. Katie Hughes, Executive Director, Girls Build Saturday Morning Keynote: The Next Generation Katie Hughes, Executive Director, Girls Build Katie is a carpenter with a social work degree who, after spending 10 years teaching construction to adults and kids, founded Girls Build. She believes that all girls should be curious and confident, and that one route to that is through learning the building trades. She loves listening to eight-year-olds say things like “Hey, Jojo, grab me a battery for my impact driver!” Katie loves teaching construction to girls all over the Pacific Northwest and is excited for the next few years as Girls Build grows. Ted Ma, Keynote Speaker, Leadership Expert Closing Keynote: Be The Leader Your Employees Never Want to Leave Ted Ma, Keynote Speaker, Leadership Expert Ted Ma is an award-winning keynote speaker that helps organizations develop their next generation of leaders so they can improve employee engagement and retention. Unlike many leadership experts, Ted has 16 years of experience with leading teams and developing leaders. After earning his degree in business, he built a sales team of over 6,000 independent agents. Ted is a member of the National Speakers Association and has been featured in publications such as Kiplinger, Inc.; Success From Home; and the New York Times. Golf & Activities AGC Wide Open Golf Tournament Presented by Anchor Insurance & Surety, Inc. Pre-registration required. This tournament is limited to 80 golfers. Register instantly online or complete a paper registration form. AGC Wide Open Golf Tournament August 8: 12:30–5 pm This year at the AGC Summer Convention, join us for the inaugural AGC Wide Open Golf Tournament. The best ball net winner will take home a custom fit tartan jacket! Location: The Golf Course at Salishan Resort Cost: $160 pp, $60 for mulligans (includes 2 per player) Thank you to our tournament sponsors: Anchor Insurance & Surety, Inc. Ball Janik LLP Brown & Brown Northwest Business Tribune Cosco Fire Protection, Inc. Daily Journal of Commerce Hamilton Construction Company James E John Construction Co. JB Steel, Inc. Kodiak Pacific Construction Moss Adams, LLP P & C Construction Company Propel Insurance Regence BlueCross BlueShield of Oregon Seabee Construction Schwabe, Williamson & Wyatt Terrafirma Foundation Systems, Inc. TS&S Ford Click here to highlight your company today! Spouses Activity Cost is included in the full spouse registration fee or may be purchased à la carte for $95. Pre-registration is required and space is limited, so sign up early by emailing Heidi Peterson. Nature Hike and Painting Class – Friday, August 9 or Saturday, August 10, 9:30 am–12:30 pm Glass Blowing at the Lincoln City Glass Center – Friday, August 9, 9:30 am–12:30 pm Cooking Demo with Salishan Chef – Saturday, August 10, 9:30 am–12:30 pm Yoga Basics for Any Body Friday, August 9 and Saturday, August 10, 7–7:45 am Start your day with intention. No matter what your experience, this yoga class reminds us to be present, grateful, and in awe of our surroundings. This is open to all attendees, and the cost is included with a full convention registration fee. Additional Activities Salishan Resort offers a variety of family friendly activities that will make your weekend unforgettable. For more information on activities offered, click here. The Spa Tennis NEW! Aerial Challenge Course Bike Rides Indoor Pool Kayaking Whale Watching And more! Sponsors Presenting Sponsor Registration Rates Who Should Attend? You, your co-workers, your family, owners/operators, project managers, supervisors, key people from your company, team leaders, decision makers, general contractors, specialty contractors, and professional and industry associates. Earn up to eight hours of continuing education per person for your company! Full Convention: Individual Registration Your registration includes all education sessions, meals, and events. Does not include pre-convention activities. Additional Registration(s) From Same Company After the first registration, each additional full convention registration from the same company receives a discounted rate. Spouse, Family, Guests, and Youth Registrations This registration fee is for family members not employed by your company. Your spouse, family, guests, and children must be registered to attend any convention function. Please indicate children’s ages next to their names. College age children must register at the family rate. Individual Activities/Meal Tickets One full registration attendee must be included when ordering individual tickets. Tickets are for guests NOT attending the full convention but wanting to attend an individual activity and/or meal. · Spouses Activity à la carte registration: $95 · Youth à la carte registration for all meals: $25 · Adult à la carte registration for breakfasts: $45 · Adult à la carte registration for lunches: $65 · Adult à la carte registration for dinners (Famous Friday Reception and Closing Night): $95 Registration Rates Early Bird Rates: 3/1–5/31 Regular Rates: 6/1–7/31 Late/Onsite Rates: 8/1–8/10 Member $595 $695 $795 Additional (from the same company) $525 $625 $725 New AGC member as of 2018 $525 $525 $525 Full time college student $300 $300 $300 One-day (Friday or Saturday only) $400 $400 $500 Spouse/Family/Guest $425 $425 $425 Youth: ages 5–high school $125 $125 $125 Non-Member $895 $895 $895 Hotel Make Your Room Reservation Salishan Resort 7760 North Highway 101 Gleneden Beach, Oregon 97388 There are three easy ways to make your hotel reservation. 1. Reserve your room online. Book your room now! 2. Call to make your reservation: 800-452-2300 3. Send in your room reservation request via email. reservations@salishan.com Group Code: AGC2019 Special Rates for Attendees: Traditional Guestroom: $209, plus tax and resort fee* Deluxe Guestroom: $269, plus tax and resort fee* All room rates are based upon single or double occupancy *Resort Fee: Discounted to $17 per room per night. Pet Fee: Pet fee for traditional or deluxe guestrooms is $35 per pet (one-time fee). Pets are not permitted in the premier guestrooms or suites. Reservation Deadline: July 7, 2019 Reservations made after the deadline will be accepted on a space/rate availability bases. Individual guests will be responsible for their guest room reservation, tax, resort fee, and any incidental charges upon check-out. Check-in time is 4:00 pm and check-out time is 12:00 noon. Please contact Christina Devlin if you have any room reservation questions. Attire for the Convention Convention Meals and Classes: Resort/business casual Famous Friday Reception: Resort/business casual. Please note: This event will be held outside on the resort lawn and it can get rather chilly after the sun goes down on the coast. Saturday Closing Banquet: Resort/business casual. Please note: This event will be held at the Oregon Coast Aquarium. A portion of the event will be held outside and portions of the exhibits can be chilly. Photos Photos from past Summer Conventions
