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Lunch Meeting 11:30 AM - 1:00 PM

THE SPECULATOR Wednesday January 4, 2017

At

Farm Bureau Cafe Trustmark Park

Pearl, Mississippi

This month’s meeting topic is

Quartz Surfaces Attributes, Production, Benefits,

and Design Applications

Presented by

Cambria

In this issue: Page 2 - President’s Message Page 3 - January Program Page 4 - Mississippi CSI Anniversary Page 6 - Anniversary Sponsors Page 7 - December Board Meeting Page 8 - Product Show 2017 Page 9 - Chapter Calendar Membership News

The Mississippi Chapter of the Construction Specifications Institute

Happy New Year! Yes, we survived 2016. In fact, we thrived because of your incredible hard work, creativity, and dedication. I am personally grateful to each one of you for your tremendous support through the first half of my term as President, and I wish

everyone a rewarding and joyous new year. I look forward to seeing what 2017 has in store.

We want you to start the year off right by joining us and bringing a guest to our monthly lunch meeting January 4 at Farm Bureau Café at Trustmark Park in Pearl. Networking and fellowship starts at 11:30 but stay for education and lunch.

You can also jump start the year by helping us SELL OUT of exhibit space at the 2017 Product Show coming up on February 22. Product representatives and suppliers still have time to sign up for a booth. This is a great opportunity to meet new architects and designers and network. I hope you plan to attend the show and seminar "Build with Strength - Concrete Value and Innovations". You will be seeing a lot more information coming out soon. Please be sure to invite all those in the construction industry. Let’s make it the best Product Show yet. For more information contact Dennis Walters, Product Show Chair.

Words cannot express the enthusiasm and commitment shown by members and friends of

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President’s Message

The Construction Site Investigators Test

Test your knowledge

Being able to understand and interpret written construction documents is key to a successful project. By understanding the roles and relationships of all participants, CDTs help to improve communication among all members of the construction team.

According to the AIA-A201, the owner:

a. And his authorized agent are identified in the agreement.

b. Furnishes one copy of the contract documents to the contractor unless otherwise provided for in the documents.

c. Upon contractor request, provides information of owner's legal title to property.

d. All of the above. e. a and c.

According to the AIA-A201, the owner shall:

a. Prior to commencement of the work and if requested in writing by the contractor, provide evidence of financial capability for contract obligations.

b. Pay for approvals, easements and charges required for: construction, use or occupancy or changes in existing facilities.

c. Furnish to contractor surveys of existing conditions.

d. All of the above. e. b and c.

December Answers: Q1- C: Lynton Cooper Q2- True

Mississippi CSI during the commemoration of our 50th Anniversary. The 50th Celebration conveys a true sense of Mississippi CSI spirit. I would like to thank those who traveled from near and far to be with us on that great night. For those who were not able to attend, you were missed. An amazing time was had by all. I especially want to thank our Anniversary Committee, chairman “Mr. Large Time” Phil McDade. Members all worked so diligently in volunteering their time to plan and support the anniversary celebration. Its success can be attributed to your steadfast dedication to the chapter.

John and Charlene Dunaway put together a great video narrated by Phil McDade that documents the history of Mississippi CSI. You can find it on YouTube. See link on page 5. The video reflects on the success of the chapter because of its investment in members, communication, service to the community, and organizational improvement. These priorities will continue to guide us through achieving our mission of being responsive to the needs of the constructions industry.

Please join me in developing and implementing successful strategies to support our priorities so that we can continue to advance the longstanding vision and mission of CSI for the next 50 years. You can do this by sharing, “WHY CSI!”

Betina Latiker, CSI, CDT


Cambria is a natural, quartz surfacing product that has a variety of uses in your home or business such as countertops, floor tile, vanities, fireplace surrounds, wet bars, showers, etc. Cambria is pure, natural quartz, one of the hardest and most common minerals on Earth. Some of Cambria’s designs have the natural look and feel of granite, marble and other quarried stones, but features superior performance because of its strength and durability. It is nonporous and will not absorb food and liquids like granite does. And best of all, it is maintenance-free.

Here's a brief overview of some of the most important details about Cambria.

Cambria is the only family-owned,

American-made producer of natural stone surfaces and the premier source for the most-expansive quartz palette in the world.

Cambria surfaces are made of pure, natural

quartz and feature unparalleled strength and durability - nonporous, scratch and stain-resistant, maintenance free.

133 exquisite designs across nine

collections.

Established in 2000.

Headquartered in Le Sueur, Minnesota.

Over 1,600 employees across North

America.

32 facilities, including a state-of-the-art

production center, fabrication and distribution centers, and Cambria Galleries.

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Sponsor

Quartz Surfaces Attributes, Production, Benefits,

and Design Applications

This course uncovers the fundamentals of quartz surfacing and provides an overview of the supply chain. Specification best practices will be discussed on where quartz can be used in commercial applications and how to ensure design engineering for a spectacular end result. There will also be a look into surface selection, as well as surfaces in general, to determine the best product for the application and quality control considerations for manufacturing variables.

Program

Kimberly Saleck Kiger, NCIDQ, LEED

Kimberly is a high energy, passionate, professional who gives great attention to detail. She graduated from University of Minnesota with a Bachelor of Science degree in architecture and Bachelor

of Arts degree in Interior Design. From there she went to Tulane University and received a masters degree in Architecture, which happened to be the same August that Katrina hit. She worked in the field as an intern architect for 10 years before transitioning into sales where she is now a commercial market representative specializing in assistance for architects and designers with the Cambria product line.

She has been with Cambria since 2014 and is the Commercial Market Representative for Louisiana and Mississippi.

This program qualifies for 1 AIA HSW Learning Unit

Speaker

The Mississippi Chapter 50th Anniversary Celebration

The Mississippi Chapter of the Construction Specifications Institute Page 4

Mississippi CSI celebrated 50 years on December 8. This was truly a special celebration. Chapter leaders wish to extend our gratitude to the Anniversary Celebration sponsors, without whom this could not have been such a grand event. See Sponsor listing on page 5.

The opening remarks by our president, Betina Latiker, set the tone for the evening as she opened the evening by incorporating a little bit of humor. Betina also introduced Tom Clarke who gave a heartfelt and sincere prayer prior to dinner.

And the dinner was a HIT! Everyone raved about the menu prepared by

Old Capitol Inn's, Chef Bruce Cain. It was amazing that he and the hotel staff were able to serve beautifully prepared filets to over 100 attendees that pleased everyone's pallet. That in itself was an accomplishment but the rest of the meal was just as special with a desert that couldn't be resisted by a steadfast dieter.

After dinner we heard from speakers who continued with the celebration by offering inspirational and humorous stories about Mississippi CSI.

Billy Mathis, Institute Director, gave a wonderfully honed speech praising our Chapter as one of the best in the Gulf States Region followed by more humor mixed with

praises by Tom Ferguson, GSR President, and then our own John Murray, GSR Vice President, who also added some slides for additional laughter.

Mike Davis, Former Institute President, asked for a show of hands of those introduced to CSI by a Mississippi

Chapter member. The response was overwhelming as hands went up all over the room. Mike told a story about trying to get a drink at our hospitality room at his first attendance many years ago during a GSR Conference we were hosting and being turned away by then hospitality room host Glen Lewis, reminding him that "yes we play hard" but when it's time to work we get down to business with no distractions.

Other GSR members who were unable to attend sent praises read by Phil McDade. Notable was a message sent by Former Institute President, Edith Washington, talking of the dedication of Mississippi Chapter

members and our wiliness to take on the hard task whenever asked by a GSR or Institute leader.

Cathy Proctor, former GSR President, recalled the formation of the Gulf States Region Water Ballet. Sorry, you had to be there to fully understand this full story. It also helps to know what a great, and fun, leader Cathy is, taking charge of a bunch of partially intoxicated CSI members in the swimming pool at the Hilton to form a fun activity that

developed into a team building exercise that is now a GSR tradition.

Other GSR and Institute members sent congratulatory messages to the Chapter expressing their thanks for our Chapter members’ dedication to CSI and always being there when other Chapters needed our help, support, and advice.

Mark Dorsey, CSI CEO, talked about the future of CSI and the role that each of us as CSI members can play in the bright and promising future.

The Mississippi Chapter 50th Anniversary Celebration


The evening ended with a special 50 year service award to Robert V.M. Harrison for his inspiration in helping start the Mississippi Chapter as a Charter member in 1966 and his continued service and mentoring to all that have followed ion his footsteps. That was followed by a champagne toast.

It was wonderful to see the great camaraderie around the room experienced by CSI members from all around the GSR as well as past CSI members and those that we hope will be future CSI members. Here's looking forward to the next 50 years.

Of course, no event can go forward without some sort of glitch. Our CSI multimedia presentation was supposed to be played prior to the speakers but due to technical issues it did not function properly. John and Charlene Dunaway wrote, directed, and produced the historical video. You can still see this story of our history if you go to You Tube to

view it. Thanks to John Murray for setting that up for us. Here's the link to "Mississippi CSI - A Proud Past and a Promising Future".

John Dunaway, CSI, CCS, AIA

Mississippi CSI Publication Chair/Editor

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pPzQNk7Biho&list=PLztd63iTHfKYDkDp2-G3ewWBjVKYbphBx&index=1C:/Users/Charlene/Documents/BlackBerry

Paint Shield, by Silver Sponsor, Sherwin Williams, does more than just cover walls. It’s the first EPA-registered microbicidal paint with exclusive patented technology that kills 99.9% of indicated pathogens within 2 hours of exposure on painted surfaces. It continues to kill 90% of these bacteria even after repeated contamination on painted surfaces. The effectiveness lasts for up to four years as long as the integrity of the surface is maintained.

Why You'll Love It

Paint Shield’s active ingredient is a well-

studied and highly regarded quaternary ammonium compound.

Interior latex paint features great hide and

durability

Paint Shield can

be applied on interior hard, n o n - p o r o u s ceilings, walls, doors and trim.

Available in 550

colors in our popular Egg-Shell finish.


Individual Sponsors:

John and Charlene Dunaway

David Mockbee

Jim Reed

Keith West

Kent Kile

Bob and Freda Harrison

GM Horne Architectural Systems

Carson Law Group, PLLC

The Garland Company Inc.

Seabrook Paint

Filing and Storage of Mississippi

ASSA ABLOY

Durrell Design Group

Clarke Consulting Service

JH&H Architects

Nashville Chapter CSI

Event Sponsors:

In business since 1877 and owned by the same family since 1900, Silver Sponsor, Cherokee Brick is proud to be one of a few family-owned manufacturing companies. Their brick products are in 32 states and they are still growing. Their collections include Modular & Queen Size, Classic, Colonial, Antebellum, and Architectural. Nearly every item in their product line may be made into thin brick. Special shapes are available as well. This flexibility allows their customers to choose from an incredible selection of colors and textures to build their project.

Cherokee Brick and Tile is now at the old Tri State Brick location in Jackson, Mississippi and your local sales representative is long time Mississippi CSI member Woody Nance.

Thank you to the 50th Anniversary Sponsors

LaRose Consulting, LLC

Date: December 5, 2016

Call to Order: Betina Latiker, President

Members present:

Betina Latiker, President

Dennis Walters, President- Elect

Leland Hinton, 1st Vice President

Keith West, Secretary

Nick Gibson, Past President

Phil McDade, Director

Scott Slay, Director

Greg Durrell, Director

Jim Vinson, Director

John Dunaway, Director

Kevin McKay, Director

John Murray, Technical Chair

Lantz Kuykendall, Education Chair

The Board discussed/approved the November meeting minutes.

Treasurer’s Report: Randall was not present but had forwarded the Treasurer’s Report to the board. The report was reviewed and approved by the board.

Committee Reports:

Product Show: Dennis reported that 25 booths have now been reserved. Early registration deadline is December 15 so registrations after that are at full cost. Next meeting is tentatively scheduled for January 16, 2017.

Programs: Leland reported that the January and the February meeting programs have been scheduled. Cabmbria USA is scheduled for the

December Board Meeting Highlights

January meeting and Smart Vent is scheduled for the February meeting.

Membership: Keith noted members that are scheduled for renewal in December and January.

Certification: Dennis reported that CDT classes will be offered if candidates are available.

Education: Lantz reported that an education program with Cherokee Bricks is still in the early stages. Greg Durrell, Director, asked that we possibly consider joint sessions with AIA, which he serves on the board.

Technical Committee: John reported that the technical committee will be working with the Program committee in regards to upcoming programs after the first of the year.

Student Affairs: John D. reported that Doris Kemp, and the new CSI-S student President will attend the 50th Anniversary Celebration.

Golf Committee: Kevin reported that the committee will get back in the swing (pun intended), after the first of the year.

Publication: John noted that the deadline for the January Speculator is December 16.

Pints and Pontification: Phil reported that P&P did not meet in November, nor will it hold session in December due to Christmas.

50th Anniversary Planning: Phil reported that 126 guests are registered for Thursday night. He shared the registration list and asked everyone to make a special effort to thank the sponsors.


New Business: None presented.

Director’s Comments:

Greg Durrell, Director, asked that our CSI Chapter consider doing some joint ventures with AIA and other construction related organizations in the future.

Remarks for the Good of the Chapter

It was shared that Jim Vinson, Director, is retiring from MDOT and there will be a retirement celebration party on December 13 at 2pm at the MDOT offices, 6th floor. Everyone is welcome. Please join in this celebration.

Being no further business, meeting was adjourned at 6:30 pm

Prepared by: Keith West, Secretary

Next Board Meeting January 3, 2017

Product Show 2017


If you have exhibited at the Mississippi CSI Product Show before you know the benefits, but if you have not, see below. Of course, having a state of the art facility at a reasonable cost is a plus but there’s more. Our loyal following of attendees are genuinely interested in learning more about the products and services you have to offer them.

The Mississippi CSI Product Show is the longest running and largest commercial product show in Mississippi.

The Mississippi Chapter CSI plans timely and useful seminars to draw the people you want to see.

Booth cost is reasonable at only $400 (CSI member) and $500 (non-member).

Booth application and payment is easy at: http://mississippi.csinet.org/Product-Show

Attendees and exhibitors always rave about the quality and quantity of the food served at the Show.

Food and beverage service is strategically placed to facilitate attendee movement. No bad spots in the Show.

The time is convenient. No over night stay. Come in the morning to set up and head home that night.

CSI volunteers are dedicated to providing you, our exhibitors, the best service we can. We’re there for you!

The Clyde Muse Center staff is friendly and helpful. Just ask and they’ll try to assist, and with no additional charge!

Early bird deadline is December 15.

Don’t delay. Reserve your spot today!

From free wifi and a state of the art hall inside, to this peaceful setting for a break out back . The Clyde Muse Center is a perfect

spot for the CSI Show. Don’t delay. Sign up today!

The Mississippi CSI 2017 Product Show at the Clyde Muse Center in Pearl, Mississippi

A Great Place for a Great Event! February 22, 2017 11:00 AM until 2:00 PM. Product Show Seminar: 6 HSW hours

Build with Strength Concrete Value and Innovations

Morning Session; 8am—11:00am Afternoon Session: 2:00pm—5:00pm

Attendees benefiting from this seminar include Architects, Engineers, Contractors, Developers,

and Building Owners

http://mississippi.csinet.org/Product-Show


this opportunity. Tel: 601-278-7705

Email: [email protected]

Chattanooga Chapter 50th Anniversary

The Chattanooga Chapter will be celebrating their 50 year anniversary on January 21, 2017. The location is the Spring Hills River Front, 495 Riverfront Parkway, call 423-834-8300 for reservations. Ask for CSI special room rates for the weekend. Please contact Mark Walker at [email protected] for more information.

Gulf States Region Conference

Memphis, Tennessee April 20-22, 2017

The Memphis Chapter is planning to kick off the weekend on Thursday afternoon, April 20 with keynote speaker, Marlon Blackwell, just before the opening of their Built/It Product Show. Friday morning begins with education sessions. Be looking for fun and interesting learning experiences. Friday night we will recognize those who have served CSI so well at the annual awards ceremony. Our GSR Leaders are planning great training for all those new Chapter leaders on Friday and Saturday. The GSR Leadership Conference will be at Springhill Suites. Rooms are $141/night. Just mention CSI when talking with the reception desk. This will be a weekend of fabulous education and networking. Mark your calendars now. More coming soon.

Transfer of Power 2018 Saturday in June, 2017 Location and Date TBD

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Below is a list of the current members whose membership renewal is due within the next two months. This information is based upon what currently shows on the Institute website roster. If you see your name on this list, please check with Institute to verify their records are up to date.

This monthly column will serve as a reminder to renew your membership. The Mississippi Chapter values you as a member and the expertise and skills that you bring to CSI. Please renew your membership and participate in the Chapter. Thank you.

Keith West FCSI, CCPR

Membership Chair

Fiscal Year 2017 Calendar, July 2016-June 2017

CSI 2017 Fiscal Year is 7/1/2016 – 6/30/2017 Board Meetings are held from 5:30 PM until 6:30 PM at the AGC Building on Lakeland Drive on Monday evenings unless noted otherwise.

January 3, 2017 (Tuesday)

January 30, 2017 (February Board Meeting)

February 27, 2017 (March Board Meeting)

April 3, 2017

May 1, 2017

June 5, 2017

July 10, 2017

Monthly Meetings take place from 11:30 AM until 1:00 PM on the first Wednesday of the month at Trustmark Park Cafe unless noted otherwise.

January 4, 2017

February 1, 2017

March 1, 2017

April 5, 2017

May 3, 2017

Thursday, June 1, 2017 (Awards Banquet) Location To Be Determined.

July 12, 2017

Pints and Pontification Committee This committee typically meets on the 4th Thursday of the month. Location to be announced.

Mississippi Chapter Product Show

February 22, 2017 at the Clyde Muse Center

Booth sales are going on now! Contact Dennis Walters to reserve your spot. Don’t miss out on

Membership News

Membership expired in November

John Dunaway

Sean Dunaway

Richard Grantier

Corey Hanney

Chip O’Rear

Dwain Wood

Membership expired in December

Please renew your membership if your and stay active in the Chapter.

Jeff Brunner

Brion Casey

Walter Cooper

Kent Kile

Betina Latiker

Dana Little

Phillip Perkins

Rodney Reeves

Scott Slay

Ronnie Taylor

Richard Williams

Membership expires in January

Kathy Dier

Kenneth McGrath

John Murray

Woody Nance

mailto:%[email protected]

GSR Institute Director

Product Show Dennis Walters, CSI, CCCA

601-278-7705 [email protected]

Programs Leland Hinton, CSI, CDT


House Cassie Parker, CSI, CCCA


Membership Keith West, FCSI, CCPR


Financial Randall Lewis, CSI, AIA

601-601-948-4601 [email protected]

Awards Lacie Gibson, CSI


Technical John Murray, CSI, CDT


P&P Phillip L. McDade, FCSI, CCS, FASLA


Elec Communication Randall Lewis, CSI, AIA


Golf Outing Kevin McKay, CSI 601-397-6452 [email protected]

Editor John Dunaway, CSI, CCS, AIA 601-948-7337 [email protected]

Academic Affairs Keith West, FCSI, CCPR 601-853-9908 [email protected]

Education Lantz Kuykendall, CSI, CDT 601-863-0464 [email protected]

Certification Dennis Walters, CSI,CCCA 601-278-7705 [email protected]

Planning Nicholas Gibson, CSI


President Betina Latiker, CSI, CDT


President Elect Dennis Walters, CSI, CCCA


1st Vice President Leland Hinton, CSI, CDT


2nd Vice President Cassie Parker, CSI, CCCA


Secretary Keith West, FCSI, CCPR


Treasurer Randall Lewis, CSI, AIA


Director Phillip L. McDade, FCSI, CCS, FASLA


Director Kevin McKay, CSI


Director John Dunaway, CSI, CCS, AIA


Director Greg Durrell, CSI, AIA


Director Jim Vinson CSI, CDT, AIA


Director Scott Slay, CSI


Immediate Past President Nicholas Gibson, CSI


F/Y 2017 Committee Chairs

Billy Mathis, CSI, CDT Tel: 501-758-7443 Email: [email protected]

The Construction Specifications Institute 110 South Union Street, Suite 100 Alexandria VA 22314 Tel 703-684-0300 Tel 800-689-2900 Institute Email: [email protected] Institute Website: csinet.org

Gulf States Region Website: gulfstates.csinet.org

The Mississippi Chapter of The Construction Specifications institute PO Box 321327 Flowood, MS 39232 Chapter Website:http://mississippi.csinet.org/

Construction Specifications Institute

Fiscal Year 2017 Officers

Gulf States Region President Thomas Ferguson, CSI, CCCA Tel: 850-936-8186 Email: [email protected]

Gulf States Region Vice President John Murray, CSI, CDT Tel: 601-948-7337 Email: [email protected]

Immediate Past President James Bagley, CSI, CCS, AIA Tel: 334-271-3200 Email: [email protected]

Gulf States Region Leaders
