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2012 Legislative Committee
Chairperson:
Mark Benjamin, BD Construction, Kearney, NE
Members:
Buster Beckenhauer, Beckenhauer Construction, Norfolk, NE
Bob Bloechle, Hawkins Construction Inc., Omaha, NE
Ron Brester, Brester Construction, Lincoln, NE
Mark Duren, Lutz & Company, PC, Omaha, NE
Jeff Jezewski, Charles Vrana & Son Construction Co., Omaha, NE
Ron Mischnick, Walter Mischnick Contractors & Builders, Alliance, NE
Dan Vokoun, Sampson Construction, Lincoln, NE
Joe Welch, Paulsen Inc., Cozad, NE
Blaine Wilcoxson, Waldinger Corporation, Omaha, NE
Don Fibich, Kiewit Corporation, Omaha, NE
Doug Blum, Schwisow Construction, Inc., Lincoln, NE
Jean Petsch, AGC NE Building Chapter, Lincoln, NE, Ex-Officio
Committee Goal/Objective:
To create a channel of membership involvement to identify and support issues of concern to the building construction industry; support the Chapter’s collaborative, influential presence at the unicameral in all areas affecting the construction industry.
Membership:
The membership of the committee will be on a voluntary basis, but ideally should provide equal representation for all members across the state.
Functions, Time line and Responsibilities:
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The geographical regions of the committee will be: Region 1, the Panhandle area; Region 2, the Central area; Region 3, the Northeast area; Region 4, the Lincoln metro area; and Region 5, the Omaha metro area.
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The Committee will conduct an issues forum at the Fall Conference or a Regional Member Meeting. The purpose will be to get input from the members to plan the chapter’s lobbying efforts and strategy for the next session.
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Each year the Committee will host a Legislative Affairs meeting in each region. The purpose of the meeting will be to:
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Provide a “meet and greet” between members and the State Senators from that region.
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Review with members the communication methods the Chapter will use during the session; i.e. E-Updates, Member’s Only Section of website, resources available etc.
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The ED will provide an overview of what is expected to happen in the next session.
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Members will have the opportunity to discuss issues and concerns with the Senators in attendance.
___4. Communicate on a daily or as needed basis with membership via the Member’s Only
_____Section of the website. Utilize the Legislative Committee when needed for direct contact with _____elected officials.
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Host an event for members to meet with the State Senators during the Legislative Session each year. This will be held in Lincoln.
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