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2010 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 Corp., Omaha, 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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