ABC of Florida
ABC of Florida is a collaboration between
all chapters in the state. It meets
six times per year with
the state lobbyist and representatives from each of the four other ABC chapters in the state.
One of those meetings is in Tallahassee during
the Session, and one is at the state convention site. ABC of
Florida sets the state legislative policy, legal policy and guides
political support for state office holders.
Staff Liaison:
Mark Wylie
ABC Political Action Committee
Interviews political candidates, collects and distributes funds to candidates on behalf of ABC.
Staff Liaison: Mark Wylie
Ambassador Committee
"Ambassadors of Goodwill" for new ABC members - make them feel welcome and assure an immediate good experience upon joining
. Implement and coordinate a mentoring program for new members
. Welcome new members at events
. Increase new member participation in meetings, events, educational programs and awards
. Participate in membership involvement programs, such as member visits and on-site member orientations
. Conduct new member orientation meetings
Staff Liaison: Michelle Rutkowski and Brandy Mangrum
Apprenticeship Funding Committee
This is a new committee for 2008 and
reflects the commitment by ABC and its members to further the
services of apprenticeship training in Central Florida. ABC
has established a fund to make grants at the recommendation of
this committee to multi-employer Merit Shop training programs in
all trades.
Staff Liaison:
Mark Wylie
Business Development Committee
Develops events to increase business opportunities for merit contractors and suppliers, and increase public awareness of ABC.
. Schedules owners, developers and general contractors luncheon meetings for members
. Maintain list of construction users
. Promote "ABC Doing Business with ABC Members"
Staff Liaisons: Nancy Wray & Becki Lewis
Construction Industry Council Committee
A coalition supported by ABC, the Builders
Exchange, AIA and other associations. This group meets
throughout the year with Orange
and Seminole County,
Orlando and Altamonte Springs building officials,
fire officials and county administrators for discussion and sharing of information relating to county and industry practices.
Staff Liaison: Mark Wylie
Education Committee
Mission - increase the levels of skills, knowledge, abilities, and safe behaviors for ABC Members and the Central Florida Construction Industry through consulting and training services.
This mission will be accomplished by the following activities:
Create strategic business relationships with member companies to assist them with identifying, quantifying, and sourcing needs in the training, education, developmental, and safety areas.
Identify, design, develop, deliver, and/or source high quality products and services in response to the identified needs and anticipated needs of member and industry companies.
Develop and embrace quality standards for our products and services and assure compliance with same through effective screening, professional evaluations, and periodic surveys of ABC resources and members.
Meetings are held the second Tuesday each month at noon at the ABC office. See class schedules at www.abccentralflorida.com/education.htm
Staff Liaison:
Lori Blake
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Excellence In Construction Awards Committee
Produces annual competition for general contractors' and subcontractors' construction projects
Staff Liaisons: Nancy Wray &
Becki Lewis
Fishing Tournament Committee
Produces the annual spring bass fishing tournament.
Staff Liaisons: Nancy Wray &
Becki Lewis
Golf Committee
This Committee plans, produces, and supports spring, summer, fall, and night golf tournaments.
Staff Liaisons: Nancy Wray &
Becki Lewis
Legislative Committee
Plans programs with local lawmakers and supports
ABC of Florida legislative conference. Develops issues and legislative agenda for the association and grassroots support for key legislative initiatives.
Staff Liaison: Mark Wylie
Membership Committee
. Build an effective membership recruitment program to identify and implement new ways to recruit members.
. Provide an effective Member Outreach Program to retain members and create new ways to involve members in chapter events and activities (see Ambassador)
Staff Liaison: Michelle Rutkowski and
Brandy Mangrum
ABC Partners Committee
Cultivate and encourage existing members' involvement in the association.
.Committee members mentor or buddy with CF ABC members to increase their participation in events and programs, focusing on multiple person participation.
Staff Liaison: Michelle Rutkowski and Brandy Mangrum
Poker Run Committee
Organizes and plans spring and fall Poker Runs.
Staff Liaisons: Nancy Wray &
Becki Lewis
Programs & Events
Create events, as well as come up with venues and themes that will generate information, entertainment and networking opportunities for our members.
. Develops new networking events
. Annual Construction Expo
. Chili Cook-off and Legislative Hob Nob
Staff Liaisons: Nancy Wray &
Becki Lewis
Public Relations & Communications
Maintains and ensures effective communication of the chapter through various marketing materials. Also enhances overall image of chapter through press relations.
Staff Liaison: Nancy Wray
Safety Committee
To change the culture of complacency and acceptance of injury currently prevalent in the construction community by raising awareness of existing unsafe behaviors and changing those behaviors through behavioral based training, recognition of safe work and accountability.
Staff Liaison: Lori Blake
Student Chapter Committee
Facilitates communication and maintains an ongoing relationship between college students and ABC members in order to provide a positive image of construction and to attract high quality candidates to the industry.
Staff Liaison: Becki Lewis
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