View from the Tower

June 2008

Dan McCloskey, RA, CSI, CDT

Tick Tock, Tick Tock…WOW…what a year and how fast it has gone. Maybe it's been the opportunity to see how much my son has changed just in the last 7-1/2 months of my year as president. He has changed a ton, and I think our chapter has changed a great deal too. We have fresh faces and fresh outlooks from our tenured members, those with ambitions to lead this group in the future and the nation getting ready to look at Indianapolis as the next stop on the wild ride that is our Annual Convention. As I write this, I have just returned from the show in Las Vegas and can say all those that spoke with our delegates got the impression that they shouldn't miss Indy 2009, and were excited for the opportunity.

Las Vegas was as busy as ever. With all the construction projects and wide array of crazy architecture, it's a wonder if that place will ever settle down. Each time I have been there, I see something new. Gambling isn't my cup of tea, but a good time was had with all of us out there. The programs and show were just as good as ever. Hopefully we can find some of those speakers to come to our chapter in the near future. CSI always attracts some great minds on numerous topics.

To recap last month, I would like to thank the program committee, and especially Jack Morgan for making the arrangements for Barry Law to come in and speak on the MPI topic. I thought the evening went very well and the topic was extremely interesting. Mr Law, himself, is a great speaker and we enjoyed having him. That aspect of the painting specifications is ever changing, but I feel for the better to make our job a little easier to achieve the results that we want.

Looking forward to this month, our Annual Awards Banquet is upon us. The time for us to congratulate and recognize those that have contributed to the chapter in numerous ways. We will (continued on page 3)

again be at the Columbia Club on the circle. This is always a great time and the time of the year that each president looks forward to, to pass the gavel on to the next sucker…uh…I mean president. Seriously, as I said at the beginning of the year, I wanted my presidency to be one of expansion of our programs, our school outreach programs and our connection to Institute. I think we have done that through many opportunities that have, some fell in our laps, but others worked hard for through committee efforts.

Looking into the next fiscal year, the committees have presented us with another full slate of events. Starting off with a great tour of the new airport, followed up by a rare Tri-Joint meeting with ACI and ICRI, followed by our annual Trade Show, which promises to be better than ever.

A reminder also, in July, will be the annual golf outing. This year Bill Cochran has arranged for a course that will challenge us all, in Plum Creek. With the weather being what it has over the last couple weeks, lets all pray for great weather for that. Look further into the newsletter for info on how to get involved for that event.

I would be remiss if I did not make special note of the retirement of one of our leaders of the chapter, Arlen Packard. Arlen is retiring from Interdesign, after 40+ years in the construction industry. He has been a true leader for our chapter and the industry. Please make special note to wish Arlen well in his retirement.

As I come to the end of my last Tower Article, I would like to thank a few people that have made my presidency go as seemingly smoothly as it has. First, the 07-08 Board of Directors, without whom this organization wouldn't function, but also for their willingness to talk through the issues of this chapter and strategically think about what needs to be done and how it might effect other aspect of the chapter. You, the members, have done a great job in electing these leaders and they should be congratulated on a job well done. Secondly, I would like to thank Kristin Welty, his leadership in an ex-officio role has been invaluable. Lastly, I would like to thank my wife, and the young man in the picture, for being patient with me for all the late nights and time away from home to tend to the business of this organization. From the looks of it, Lucas is already figuring on being a part of the organization in about 20 years...:)

With that, I thank you again for your support. I look forward to seeing you at the Annual Awards Banquet June 19th!

Awards

Arlen Packard

This month we will be gathering as a Chapter to bestow Awards on many of our fellow- members at out annual Awards Banquet. It's always a very well done event, thanks to our Special Events team of Pete Baker and Paula Pearson, and a time for us to recognize the outstanding effort of our peers that continue to make this the great Chapter that it is. But the Awards program goes well beyond the local chapter to both the Great Lakes Region and the Institute. As those of you who have been fortunate enough to attend the National Convention or the Region Conference know, the Honors and Awards Banquet at each of these gatherings is a very significant part of the event.

Just why do we have awards, you may ask? Well, they can provide you with a very nice plaque to hang on your office wall or a nice shiny object to set on your desktop to impress your fellow workers. If it's a really special award, it may even have your name printed on it. All that aside, here are some better reasons and reasons that the CSI Institute subscribe to:
1. To recognize excellence.
2. To promote the chapter and CSI.
3. To Motivate.
4. To develop and strengthen professional relationships.
5. To develop new talent and leadership in CSI
6. To say, "Thank You" for contributing to the construction industry and CSI.
7. Because someone deserves to be publicly recognized for his or her achievements.
8. Encourages continuing contributions.
9. Intensifies membership interest and the growth of CSI.
10. It's the right thing to do!

Is there an opportunity for you to receive a Chapter, Region or Institute award? Actually, there's something for just about anyone that's willing to go just beyond showing up at membership meetings and leaving as soon as the meal has been served. It's truly amazing what a little extra effort can do for personal recognition. (Don't we all like a little personal recognition from time to time?) The complete list of awards is too numerous to print in the space available for this article, so we'll just highlight a few of the awards can be given each year.
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At the Institute level are the following awards:
- Distinguished Membership – to an individual member for distinguished service to the construction industry. (Highest Recognition)
- Honorary Membership – to a non-member for distinguished service to the construction industry
- Fellowship – to an individual with notable contribution in one or more of 4 areas
- Advancement of Construction Technology
- Improvement of Construction Specifications
- Improvement of Construction Education
- Service to the Institute
- Recognition for Service Awards
- Presidents Plaque
- Certificate of Merit and Appreciation
- President's Medal
- Former President's Medal
- Lifetime Member Plaque
- Special Awards

In addition the Institute offers awards for:
- Convention booths and participation
- Chapter Recognition (Outstanding Chapter)
- Funds and Scholarships
- Professional Accomplishments (four awards)
- Service Awards (at least seven different awards)
- Level of Achievements (for Chapters)
- Publications
- National Award (Michelangelo award for distinguished and innovative service to the design and construction industry)

These awards are presented each year at the CSI National Convention and Product Show (this year named Construct 2008). The preparation for these awards is very time consuming and the documentation very extensive. The submittals require a significant time commitment from several of our local chapter members. From the time the Chapter's fiscal year ends, we have approximately seven months to submit for most of the Institute awards. Distinguished Member, Honorary Member and Fellowship must be submitted two weeks prior to all the other awards. The Institute Awards Committee must then make their selections and prepare the awards in the remaining four months.
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Great Lakes Region awards are those awards bestowed by the Region and presented annually at the Region Conference. The Region awards include:
- Service Recognition (for Region board members, officers, committee chairs and directors)
- Honorary Member of the Region (member or non-member)
- Service Awards (there are nine of these awards that may be presented to both individuals and chapters)
- Professional Accomplishment Award (outstanding craftsperson on a project within the region)
- Publication Awards (both for continuing and special publications and for electronic media)
- Region Recognition Awards (chapter membership, chapter attendance, etc.)

While the preparation for these awards is not as extensive as the Institute awards, they still require a commitment of time and extra effort to complete. These awards are submitted by the end of April for presentation at the Region Conference in August. For several years the Indianapolis Chapter neglected to submit their nominations for Region Awards and allowed the well-deserved recognition of this chapter's members and activities to go un-rewarded. Beginning with John Fleck's recent tenure as chair of the Awards Committee, the submittal for Region awards was revived and, we hope, will continue well into the future.

And finally, getting back to where this article started, we have the Chapter awards presented at our annual chapter awards banquet in June. Here we have the opportunity to acknowledge the hard working, creative, sharing and technical proficiency of our fellow members for the impact they have made on our Chapter and industry.

These awards are nominated by and voted on by our Chapter Board of Directors. These awards include:
- Service Recognition (board members, officers and committee chairs)
- Presidents Award (outstanding member)
- Service Awards
- Fran E Schroeder Memorial Award (outstanding service by a professional member)
- Warren Hoy Award (outstanding service by an industry member)
- Organization Award (organization or firm with distinguish service to the chapter)
- Continuous Service Award (multiple years)
- Chapter Distinguished Service Award
- Professional Accomplishment Awards (outstanding craftsperson)
- Publications Award (submitting four or more articles for publishing in the newsletter or on the website)
- Attendance Award.
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- Other awards as the Board may deem appropriate.

Each of us can probably name at least a hand full of individuals that deserve recognition for the positive, influential impact they have made on our chapter and/or industry. Let a Board member or an Awards Committee member know what you think on behalf of another person or maybe even yourself. (Humility may be virtuous, but it may not always recognize good works).

The awards nomination process starts with you bringing forward a name. You can also help by being willing to provide a written endorsement of the person or persons you have mentioned if they are nominated for an award. Not all members whose names are brought forward will receive a nomination, nor will all those who are nominated receive awards, but if there are no names mentioned and no nominations made, the awards will be few.
Support CSI and your chapter by being aware of the Awards Program and helping to get fellow members (and/or yourself) nominated for an award.

July Meeting

Airport Midfield Terminal Tour and Program

D. Blake Wagner, AIA, CSI, NCARB, LEED AP, CSI Education Committee Chair, CSI Programs Committee Co-Chair

Be sure to have your registration ready, we're headed to the new Indianapolis International Airport Midfield Terminal for our July meeting. The standing reservation list will not apply to this meeting, so you will need to register online at www.CSIIndy.org for your spot beginning June 19th. This joint CSI-AIA tour and program is free for CSI and AIA members with a $20 fee for guests and non-members.

Registration will be limited to the first 250 registrants for this opportunity to be one of the first to see the new Midfield Terminal before its first flight on October 28th. A tour highlighting several of the art installations through the Check-in Hall, Civic Plaza, Security Screening Area, and Wing A will conclude with a presentation on the integration of artist, architect, contractor, and fabricator to achieve a world class new terminal. You don't want to miss this once in a lifetime chance, join the Indianapolis chapters of CSI and AIA July 17th!

20th Annual Bud Reed Memorial Golf Outing

Bill Cochran

The 20th Annual Bud Reed Memorial/Scholarship Golf Outing is coming up next month on July 24th at Plum Creek Golf Club. Get your team registered now.
You can get the golfer registration form at http://www.csiindy.org/pages/pdf_files/golfentryform2008-rev2.doc. Also, don't miss this annual opportunity to get your company's name in front of the Chapter. Sponsorship registration forms are available at http://www.csiindy.org/pages/pdf_files/Golfsponsorr-2000.doc. You can visit
the plum Creek Golf Club website at www.plumcreekgolfclub.com Hope to see
you all there.

Conference and Convention Reinbursement Requirements

2008 Institute Convention

Kristin M. Welty, RA, CSI, CDT, AIA

Membership Guide for Expense Reimbursement:
The following requirements must be met in order to obtain reimbursement from the Chapter allotment. The amount of reimbursement will depend on the Chapter's line item budget that the Board has bugetted for the specific conference / convention. Reimbursement cost shall include, conference / convention registration, transportation cost*, and lodging. No meals shall be paid for by the Chapter.

1) You must be registered as a delegate with the Chapter Ambassador. Certain conferences / conventions may have a maxium number of delegates. This information will be made public to the Chapter.
2) You must attend the GLR caucus meeting, board meeting, or other designated meeting as set forth by the Chapter's Board of Directors.
3) You must attend at least 2 (two) education seminars at the conference/ convention.
a. The seminars may include but are not limited to education session, tours, tradeshow product floor, and other sessions that may be held by organizations / manufacturers present at the conference / convention.
b. Prepare a electronically written report (minimum 500 words) suitable for publication in the Chapter's Newsletter to the Chapter Ambassador. The Ambassador shall receive written (continued on page 9)

report within thirty days from the conclusion of the conference / convention. (Chapter Officer with a line item need not submit a written report.)
4) Submit original receipts for expenses as outlined in the opening paragraph and tallied on the
Chapter's expense report form that may be downloaded from the Chapter's web site. The
Chapter's Ambassador must receive all documentation within thirty days from the conclusion of the conference / convention. Reimbursement will only be made to members that meet or exceed all of the requirements that are outlined in this document. The Chapter's Board of Directors may make additional requirements for specific events that will be published in the Chapter's Newsletter and announced at the Chapter's Monthly meeting no later than 45 days before the scheduled event. The Chapter may set aside a predetermined amount of money for reimbursement for attendees. This amount will be evenly divided amongst the eligible participants. It may not cover all of your expenses.

CLASSES FOR FALL CDT EXAMS ANNOUNCED

Jack P. Morgan, CSI, CCS, CCCA, MAI, AIA, Certification Chair

For the first time, the Indianapolis Chapter CSI will offer Study Classes for the new fall CDT exams. They will be held five Saturdays before the week of CDT exam testing. The first class will be held August 23, 2008.

The classes will be held at Schmidt Associates, 320 Vermont Street, Indianapolis, and will occur from 9 am till 11:30 am. There is a one-time fee of $20.00 to cover reproduction costs.

CSI's CDT exam will be offered for the first time this fall with registration now available. To register for the 2008 fall CDT Exams go to the Institute's website, www.csinet.org/certification You do not have to belong to CSI to register, but as a CSI member the registration fees are less. Earlybird registration for the CDT (Construction Document Technologist) Certificate Exam is available until June 23, 2008, with final registration until August 23, 2008. The Fall CDT Exam will be offered again in an electronic format. The CDT Exams will be offered at Prometric Centers nationwide the week of September 22, 2008 through September 26, 2008. Registration for the Certification exams - CCS, CCCA, and CCPR, will resume next year. Candidates taking the CDT Certificate Exam will know their results before leaving the test site.

Those registering for the CDT exam, do need to obtain or borrow a copy of CSI's PRM (Project Resource Manual), a copy of the Master Format 2004 book, and a copy of AIA A201-1997 (Not the latest version). You will need to familiar with Section Format, Page Format, and Uniformat. These are contained in the electronic disc as part of the PRM. You can now download a copy of the Study Guide from the Institute Site under Certification for this exam so you can start studying. Those wanting to obtain their own copy of the PRM and MasterFormat 2004 books can order (continued on page 10)

them through the chapter at a discount from the normal list price.

Obtaining a CSI Certificate or Certification is an opportunity to set yourself apart from your peers of the construction industry. It is a major undertaking, but those that participate all agree it is worth it in improving their knowledge of how to use construction documents in the built environment.

Stay tuned for our 2009 Certification Campaign starting this fall. Any questions should be addressed to Chuck Thompson (848-0966), Joe McGuire (636-3524), or Jack Morgan (356-7676).

Improve yourself and your career, GO FOR IT! Register NOW!

CERTIFICATION QUIZ

Indianapolis Chapter Quizmaster

Jack P. Morgan, CSI, CCS, CCCA, MAI, AIA

1. Standard AIA General Conditions require submittals to be reviewed by:
a. Contractor.
b. A/E.
c. Owner
d. A/E and Contractor.

2. A construction progress meeting is:
a. A regularly scheduled meeting.
b. A meeting between Contractor and subcontractors.
c. A meeting to address bid items.
d. A meeting between sub-contractors and suppliers to discuss delivery of materials.

3. Quality assurance:
a. Eliminates defective work.
b. Separates nonconforming work from defective work.
c. Endeavors to guard against defective items.
d. Avoids written warranties for the work.

4. In MasterFormat 2004, what is the primary use for Level 5 numbers?
a. For the least detail in a Section.
b. They are used for internal, specific, user-defined items.
c. Are never published in Project Manuals.
d. Are always published in Project Manuals. (continued on page 11)

5. The A/E is required to perform inspections on a typical project:
a. A/E never inspects.
b. For review of Contractor's application for payments.
c. For substantial and final completion.
d. At appropriate intervals.

All in the Name of Specifications

Slab Moisture Concerns for Athletic Flooring

Ivette Ramirez Bruns CSI, CCS

There are several types of athletic flooring available in today's market from resilient to wood. The selection of athletic flooring, however, is dependent on several factors including the type of athletic activity to be performed on the flooring and the cost. Once selected, proper design and installation procedures are crucial for the performance of the athletic flooring. One common installation concern involves the affect of concrete slab moisture on the athletic flooring.

Wood athletic flooring is a popular selection for most athletic floors. Hard maple - a close grained, hard fibered, light in color, and durable wood – is typically preferred for athletic flooring. The Maple Flooring Manufacturers Association (MFMA) provides technical, installation, and maintenance information for all types of wood flooring including wood athletic flooring.
Rubber floor tile and sheet, and sheet vinyl floor coverings are inexpensive alternatives to traditional maple athletic flooring. Sometimes these products are used with maple flooring in areas normally concealed from public view, such as under bleachers or in corridors leading to locker rooms. Resilient athletic flooring for indoor applications is made from rubber, recycled-rubber compounds, polymers (polypropylene or copolymers), vinyl, and recycled-plastic compounds.

Affects of Moisture on Athletic Flooring
Moisture in concrete slabs, while essential for curing, can be detrimental to the adhesion of floor-covering materials. Failure of athletic flooring associated with moisture problems from concrete slabs can be due to subsurface-water migration through slabs-on-grade and/or moisture-vapor transmission through the slab. Moisture that migrates up from the soil can break down a cured floor covering or its adhesive, or it can collect at the concrete surface and physically uplift a floor-covering material. Damage caused by moisture coming from concrete slabs-on-grade is exhibited in wood flooring through expansion, cupping and crowing. Fluctuations in the wood moisture content resulting from moisture-vapor emissions through concrete slabs can cause wood to buckle, cup, and crack. Excess moisture can cause adhesive failures. Shrinking and swelling of wood can loosen mechanical fasteners. (The affect of moisture on wood flooring due to improper handling or lack of proper acclimation to the installed space is not covered in this article. Consult with manufacturer for proper handling (continued on page 12)

procedures.)

Resilient flooring can become separated from the concrete and can exhibit blisters under the continuous vapor pressure. Flooring materials sometimes fail because the alkaline moisture in the concrete can chemically attack the adhesive of the flooring material. Refer to ASTM F 710, Practice for Preparing Concrete Floors to Receive Resilient Flooring, Appendix X1, for specific recommendations for concrete slab design to prevent resilient floor covering failures.

Concrete Slabs-on-Grade
The drying period required for concrete slabs vary with environmental conditions, type and thickness of concrete, and location of the slab. Slabs-on-grade require longer drying periods than suspended slabs. Usually, several months of drying are required after the moist cure. Lightweight concrete may require a longer drying period than normal-weight concrete. To dry adequately, a slab allowed to dry from only 1 side generally takes 30 days for every 1 inch (25 mm) of thickness. MFMA does not recommend installation of any maple flooring system over a newly-installed concrete slab within 60 days of pour.

Moisture-vapor transmission through slabs always occurs to some degree and is affected by temperature, relative humidity, and concrete quality. Vapor emissions initially occur during concrete curing and drying. After drying, if moisture vapor transmits through slabs-on-grade it is because of pressure differences. Refer to ASTM F 1869, Test Method for Measuring Moisture Vapor Emission Rate of Concrete Subfloor Using Anhydrous Calcium Chloride.

Design Recommendations
Capillary moisture from the soil can cause more flooring distress than the original moisture in the slab. Therefore, proper construction of the slab bed for slabs-on-grade is an important design consideration.

Vapor barriers used below slab can prevent moisture wicking through slab and can help in reducing hydrostatic pressure and moisture infiltration. Most floor covering manufacturers recommend the use of a vapor barrier including the MFMA for maple flooring. Concrete slab drying time is affected by the type of construction, concrete formulation, location of the building and climatic conditions. The use of a vapor barrier, however, can increase slab curing times. Unfortunately, vapor barriers are susceptible to tearing and eventual compromise of the barrier in the slab pouring process.

Testing of the slab moisture is critical before placing a floor-covering material and recommended by most flooring manufacturers. The following are several industry-recognized concrete slab moisture tests that provide measurement of (continued on page 13)

emission rate:

- Polyethylene Film Test
Tape a 2' x 2' square of 6 mil. clear polyethylene film flat to the slab, sealing all edges with moisture resistant tape. Suspend a 250-375 watt heat lamp 2' above the plastic film. After 24 hours, check the film, if no condensation or "clouding" develops on the underside of the polyethylene, the test area shall be considered dry enough to install wood flooring.

- Phenolphthalein Test
Apply several drops of a 3 percent Phenolphthalein solution in grain alcohol at various spots on the slab. If a red color develops in a few minutes, the slab is too wet to begin installation of the finished flooring system.

- Calcium Chloride Test
Use a prepackaged calcium chloride test (widely available) and follow the manufacturer's instructions. The Calcium Chloride Test measures the quantity of moisture passing through a concrete floor. This measurement is stated as pounds of moisture over a 1,000 sq. ft. area during a 24-hour period. An acceptable level is 4.5 lbs. or less.

- Moisture Meters
Drill two ¼ inch diameter holes into the concrete to the depth at which the moisture level is to be check. Nails are then driven into the holes. The two pins of the moisture meter electrodes are placed in contact with the nails and the subsurface moisture content is read from the meter.

The use of an electronic concrete moisture meter to determine slab moisture emission is not recommended by MFMA. Most electronic moisture meters take readings from the surface, while some probe into the slab. The moisture content of a slab indicates the degree of saturation, but not the vapor emission rate that is occurring.

Conclusion
While many types of flooring constructed on slabs-on-grade are susceptible to damage from moisture emission, damage to athletic flooring is of concern primarily due to the impact on the performance of the activity on the flooring. This damage can be minimized utilizing proper design, installation and testing of the concrete slab prior to application of the athletic flooring. Refer to industry standards, trade organizations literature and manufacturer's recommendations.

Indianapolis Engineering Icon Retires

Stacey Lee

All industries have icons. However, there are few icons whose contributions not only bolster their individual professions; they help shape the landscape of the state in which they occur. In the area of construction engineering and administration, Arlen J Packard is the latter type of icon.

Packard is certified construction administrator and a Vice-president at InterDesign, a multi-disciplinary architectural and engineering firm based in Indianapolis. Across the industry, Packard is considered to have set the standard for providing ethical, professional, client-centered services for owners across Indiana for over 40 years.

On June 12, 2008, Packard, who officially retired on May 30, was honored for his contributions and career at an event at the Hulman Riverhouse at the Indianapolis Zoo and White River Gardens. The evening was hosted by InterDesign, Packard's employer for over 30 years. Over 150 guests celebrated with Packard and his family- enjoying food, drinks, entertainment, speeches and awards. The jazz trio, The First Impression Band provided entertainment at the event which culminated in Packard receiving recognition from Building Excellence Media, and a Distinguished Hoosier Award from the State of Indiana- signed by Governor Mitch Daniels.

Packard is a lifelong resident of Indiana who has spent most of his life in Bloomington, Indianapolis, Greenwood and West Lafayette, where he attended Purdue University. His professional background spans 40 years and boasts numerous contributions which have had a positive impact on the Indiana construction and architectural landscape.

Packard has been involved in some of the most notable projects in Indiana history. He managed (continued on page 15)

the project which ran the first 8" waterline from Indianapolis to the Indianapolis International Airport- a seemingly small task today, but an impressive achievement at the time. As a construction engineer, Packard used his skills on several high-profile K-12 projects. He served on the team for one of the largest, most technologically advanced public high schools in Indiana- Franklin Community High School. He was also part of the team responsible for the renovation and historic preservation of Shortridge Jr. High School in Indianapolis. His talents were used on IPS Schools 21, 60 and 61, and for the Center Grove Community School Corporation on Maple Grove and West Grove Elementary Schools.

Making a further mark was Packard's dedication to the Indianapolis professional community during his career. His understanding that education leads to advancement of the industry coupled with his love for the craft led him to a high-level of participation in the Indianapolis Chapter of the Construction Specifications Institute (CSI), where he worked on the education committee, served as an instructor, served on the Board of Directors, and is a past President. Packard has also served on the Association of General Contractors Education Forum and was a member of the Indiana Construction Roundtable. His participation in the professional community earned him multiple industry awards during his career.

A quiet man of faith and family, Packard plans on spending time with his wife Mary Jane, his children, and grandchildren. He also plans to spend time working with church missions, on Habitat for Humanity projects, in his garden, and on home carpentry projects.

Caring Corner

Paula Pearson, Goodwill Ambassador

The Indianapolis Chapter of CSI Goodwill Ambassador is a member of the chapter that serves as the chapter liaison. Representing the chapter at all events while promoting the goodwill and friendship of the members. Congratulations and/or Sympathy are sent throughout the year to members when requested by member(s) through the Goodwill Ambassador."

The Caring Corner was developed to highlight Promotions, a New Job, Baby, Marriage, Winning Power Ball :), Passing an Exam, a simple thank you to someone for something they did for CSI, Completing a Marathon or Race, kids/grandkids accomplishment, well wishes for someone, condolences.....I think you get the idea....Depending on space we will try to print as many as we can."

TABLE TOPS

Indianapolis Chapter CSI

Ralph R Pitman, Jr., CSI, CDT

The Indianapolis Chapter of CSI is accepting reservations for Table Tops for upcoming Chapter meetings. The list of programs for upcoming Chapter meetings is published in this newsletter, the web site, or contact Program chairman Jack Morgan, so if you would like to target a particular meeting, make sure to get your reservation in early. We do have a limit of four spaces available for Table Tops in a standard meeting room and 10 if we have a double room.
Table Tops are an opportunity to promote your company, products, or services to all attendees of our regular chapter meeting during the social hour. There is a maximum of 20 minutes for Table Top presentation at a regular Chapter meeting. You have the floor for maximum of five minutes during the dinner to communicate to the entire group if there are four presenters. If there is a greater demand, the 20 minutes will be divided by the number of presenters and rounded down to the nearest 30 seconds.
The Table Top presentations are FREE, one time, to new members, and cost current Indianapolis Chapter members only $60. Non-members get the same opportunity for $100. A 30 by 60 table with a cover and skit will be included. All proceeds go to support the Chapters Education Fund.
Another opportunity for a Table Top is during an Education Seminar. The cost is if you combine it with the Chapter meeting and Education Seminar the cost would be $75 for current members and $125 for non-members.
If you would like to schedule a Table Top for a future meeting or seminar, contact Ralph Pitman, Sebree Architects, Inc., via e-mail at rpitman@sebreearchitects.com make sure to put 'Table Top Request' in the subject line or at (317) 272-7800.

REQUEST FOR PICTURES

Indianapolis Chapter CSI

Ralph R Pitman, Jr., CSI, CDT

The Indianapolis Chapter of CSI is fast approaching its 50th Anniversary in 2011. What I'd like to do is archive our history in picture for posterity. I have been taking pictures for the chapter for a short time now and need your help. What I'm looking for are any and all photos that have been taken since the beginning of the Chapter. It doesn't matter if they are old black & whites or new digitals, we need them all. All photos submitted to me will be scanned and returned or you could scan them and send me a disk.
If anyone can help locate all the pictures taken during the SpecSource days that would be a start.
Special thanks go out to all the fine models that posed for me at CONSTRUCT 2008. Below is a NEW link to all the pictures I have collected so far, 70+ galleries. Stop by and leave a comment about who's in the picture or where it was taken.
Please see me at the monthly meetings or contact me at Sebree Architects, Inc., via e-mail at rpitman@sebreearchitects.com make sure to put 'Old Pics' in the subject line or at (317) 272-7800.

http://picasaweb.google.com/csiindy

CERTIFICATION QUIZ ANSWERS

Indianapolis Chapter Quizmaster

Jack P. Morgan, CSI, CCS, CCCA, MAI, AIA

ANSWERS: 1. –d; 2. –a; 3. – c; 4. – b; 5. – c
(June 2008, The Winners Circle-Electronic)

2009 Roster

Information Update

Don Amt

Name:__________________________

Company: ______________________

Address: _______________________

City/State: ______________________

(w): ________________________

(f): _________________________

(c): _________________________

(h): _________________________

e-mail: _________________________

spouse: _________________________


In preparation for the publishing of the 2008-09 Roster, we are asking that you take the time to verify the information in the current Roster and add, change, or delete the information that you would prefer for your listing. We need this information prior to June 20, 2008.

If you are a current member and not in the Roster, please also send the above as soon as possible.

Please mail or e-mail to the following:

Kionna Jones
InterDesign
141 E. Ohio Street
Indianapolis, IN 46204
kjones@interdesign.com

Indianapolis Chapter CSI Board Meeting Minutes

April 2008

Respectfully Submitted, Paula Pearson, Secretary

April 10, 2008

Indianapolis Chapter CSI February Board Meeting
BDMD, 626 Illinois Street, Indianapolis

Attendance: Dan McCloskey, Jack Morgan, Kathy Bultman, Robin Leising, Ralph Pitman, Pete Kerfoot, Blake Wagner, Kristin Welty, Paula Pearson, Paul Sternberg, Bill Cochran, Phil McMullan, Andy Meiring
Excused: N/A
Guest: Ron Boots, Karen Kane

Indianapolis Chapter CSI Trustees Meeting Called to Order at 6:10pm

1. Review status of Waddell Reed Accounts. Karen Kane
Table the shift of funds, Karen to come back with examples.
2. Scholarship approval: Ron Boots
Table when all evaluations are back. See 8.0 below. Info sent to McCloskey with the scores to get to the trustees/board of directors.
Discussion on amounts for scholarship.
Motion: Max amount to be awarded to the scholarship recipes. (Welty/Pitman) Motion Passed.

Indianapolis Chapter Board Meeting called to order: 7:00pm

1.0 - Review Meeting Minutes of previous Meeting: Pearson
1.1 The Board with minor changes approved the minutes. (Liesing/Welty) Motion Passed.
2.0 - Treasurer's Report: Pitman
2.1 Review bills to be paid.
(2.1.1) Submit for audit. Welty
(2.1.2) Tradeshow Income coming in still.
(2.1.3) Membership funds came in from Institute.

3.0 - Committee Reports:
3.1 - Academic Affairs/Student Affiliate: Meiring
(3.1.1) No report
(3.1.2) Pitman to get Meiring a name for a Louisville chapter wanting to start a student chapter.
3.2 - Awards: Leising
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(3.2.1) BSU projects won't be ready for their awards banquet. Committee to go judge both awards (CSI Pella and CSI Medal) at the same time on the 24th. Recipients of the awards will be invited to the Indianapolis Chapter Awards Banquet.
(3.2.2) Region Awards: Recommendations McCloskey Continuing Publication Accommodation for Newsletter
Special Publication for Roster and Bookmark
Electronic media award for Website
Motion to accept those award nominations. Paul/Morgan
Motion Passes.
3.3 - Certification: Morgan
(3.3.1) Exams have been taken. Unclear of who passed or not.
(3.3.2) Fall CDT registration is under June 23, 2008 earlier bird. Aug 23 is the cut off date. No classes are planned right now. Will follow up with the volunteers to hold classes.
3.4 - Communications: Leising
(3.4.1) No report.
3.5 - Education: Wagner
(3.5.1) See report
(3.5.2) April 17, 2008 Seminar Principles of Waterproofing
(3.5.3) May 8, 2008 Seminar Legal Issues on a BIM Project
(3.5.4) July 17, 2008 Indianapolis Airport Tour
(3.5.5) Tradeshow Seminar with DBIA – Indianapolis Chapter
3.6 - Golf Outing: Cochran
(3.6.1) Sponsorship inquires coming in.
(3.6.2) Committee meeting April 25, 2008 at 11:30Aam at Rathskeller.
3.7 - Tradeshow: Bultman
(3.7.1) Meeting is April 18, 2008 at the Rathskeller at Noon.
(3.7.2) 30% sold out
3.8 - Membership/Orientation: Kerfoot
(3.8.1) Sent email blast to those 17 on a "comp dinner" at the March or April meeting.
(3.8.2) Question about Magazine "donation" cost to new members and university to draw more members. Discussion and table back to committee. IUPUI and Purdue get them. Construction Specifier
(3.8.3) Discussion on student recruitment. Table back to committee.
3.9 - Nominations: Morgan
(3.9.1) 5 people on ballot, 5 people elected. Blake, Robin, Ralph, Paula welcome back and welcome Scott.
(3.9.2) Survey to be included with the ballot mailing but was not turned in on time. Discussion.
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3.11 - Programs: Morgan
(3.11.1) April 08:David Dixon will offer educational sessions on the building envelope with an evening Program along the same theme. Details still being worked out.
(3.11.2) May 08:Barry law of MPI will be presenting the latest in Paint Standards.
(3.11.3) June 08 Awards at Columbia Club
(3.11.4) July 08 Joint meeting with AIA, tour of the new airport.
(3.11.5) Aug 08 Triple Joint ACI, ICRI, CSI possible, Jim Baker contact
(3.11.6) Jeff Carlson may present a future program on new standards for curtain walls.
(3.11.7) Discussion of future joint meeting with USGBC on green format.
(3.11.8) Discussion on webinars that CSI National provides to organize and pass on to members. Maybe a chapter could sponsor one.
(3.11.9) Discussion on recap articles of previous programs.
(3.11.10) Blake is stepping up for programs chair in the interim time frame.

3.12 - National Convention / Region Conference Welty
(3.12.1) June 3-6, 2008 CSI Convention in Las Vegas, registration is Open. Hotels are filling.
(3.12.2) Delegate form see Kristin Welty.
3.13 - Special Events: Pearson
(3.13.1) Awards Banquet is at Columbia Club. Details on website.
3.14 - Table Tops: Pitman
(3.14.1) 3 for the event all day and 4 for the evening: total of 7
(3.14.2) Discussion of tabletop guidelines.
(3.14.3) 1 table top for May already.
3.15 - Technical: Sternberg
(3.15.1) Chuck Thompson accepted invitation to be on PRM task group. Taking volunteers to serve on the group.
(3.15.2) Plenty of opportunities to participate at institute.
3.16 – 2009 National Convention Task Force: Welty
(3.16.1) Glen Baines and Kristin Welty to get a group together to organize the start of planning.
(3.16.2) More information to follow. Discussion.
3.17- 2008 Indiana Build Green Symposium Bultman/Leising
(3.17.1) Luke Leising and board are asking for volunteers from the CSI Board members to be on the steering committee for the symposium. Discussion. Ralph, Robin, Paula and Kathy volunteer
4.0 - Old Business:
4.1 See 5.0
5.0 – Tabled / In-Progress Business (No Discussion Needed):
5.1 - Strategic Plan Letter – In-progress McCloskey
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(5.1.1) Planning meeting before the end of year to keep active. Tabled
5.3 – Policy Manual / Administrative Guide Bultman
(5.3.1) Updating still coming. Region has to update first and then chapter.
(5.3.2) Guideline to follow.
5.4 Tax ID and Trust Bultman
5.5 Newsletter Ideas/Advertising. Discussion -Tabled back committee. McCloskey
6.0 - New Business:
6.1- Chapter Officer Election: Morgan
(6.1.1) President Elect: Phil McMullin
(6.1.2) Vice President: Blake Wagner
(6.1.3) Secretary: Paula Pearson
(6.1.4) Treasurer: Bill Cochran
6.2- Regions Awards: See above McCloskey
6.3- Chapter Member Awards vote on next month. McCloskey

7.0 - Next Meeting: Thursday, May 8, 2008 at BDMD.
Adjournment 8:30 pm
8.0 - Email 4/29/08 Board Discussion McCloskey
8.1 CSI Chapter Scholarship Tally Sheet 2008
(8.1.1) Please review the attached information regarding the scholarship results. I need a motion presenting amounts to provide each recipient, not exceeding what we decided on at the April BOD meeting.
(8.1.2) Board after discussion takes the recommendation from the scholarship committee. Amount to be awarded to the top 3 candidates. Motion by Bultman and second by Welty. Motion carries.
Attachments: April Board Meeting Agenda
Treasurer's Report
Education Committee Report March 12, 2008
CSI Chapter Scholarship Tally Sheet 2008 Respectfully Submitted, Paula Pearson, Secretary, Indianapolis Chapter CSI