Committees

Joining a committee is a great way
to network and meet your fellow members. We offer a variety of activities from sporting events and socials to educational, professional development and networking opportunities. You’re sure to find a committee that interests you.

For more information regarding meeting dates, locations and time commitments, please contact the staff member or committee chairperson responsible for the committee of your choosing.  You may download a sign-up sheet with this link.

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

Committee members are assigned to new members for their first year of membership to communicate about upcoming events and encourage them to participate.

Staff Liaison:  Cheryl Bovio

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.

Staff Liaisons: Nancy Wray & Becki Lewis

Construction Industry Council Committee

A coalition supported by ABC, AGC, Home Builders, the Builders Exchange, AIA, CSI, CFRSA, and others.  This group meets bimonthly with Orange County building 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

 

 

 

Excellence In Construction Awards Committee

Organizes and produces the annual Excellence In Construction Awards program. 

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

The membership committee serves as a primary vehicle for securing new members and retaining current members.

Staff Liaison: Cheryl Bovio

Poker Run Committee

Organizes and plans spring and fall Poker Runs.

Staff Liaisons: Nancy Wray & Becki Lewis

Programs & Events

Producer of annual Construction Expo, Chili Cook-off and Legislative Hobnob, Texas Hold ‘em Tournament and creates new events for member networking opportunities.

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:  Pamela Hughes

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

 

 

Central Florida ABC, Inc.
651 Danville Drive l Orlando, FL 32825
Tel: 407-628-2070 l Fax: 407-629-0144
abc@abccentralflorida.org