Scaffolding Industry - September 2008 - (Page 7)

FROM THE PRESIDENT’S DESK VOLUME 36 ISSUE 9 Denver…What a Success!! REMEMBERING THE EVENTS OF THE PUBLISHER 36TH SIA CONVENTION & EXPOSITION In Denver, we experienced too much. Our council meetings were very wellattended as many positive changes are happening in the various sectors of the scaffold and access industry. If you were unable to make it, I highly encourage a visit to the new SIA website, access the council(s) of your choice and email the respective chairman to offer your service, or just your insights, to the various projects being undertaken. Everyone has a voice, we want to hear yours! The week started with a small and ever-increasingly distant passion of mine – the Annual SIA Golf Tournament at beautiful Arrowhead Golf Course. It was a hot day and so beautiful at almost 7,000 ft above sea level. On Tuesday at the President’s Reception, the fun was unbelievable . . . unfortunately most of it was at the expense of outgoing president John Miller. A comic-roast was presented under the auspice of our fill-in emcee, Mr. Dave Glabe (Dave, you missed your calling). The hilarious roasting was given by the solo team of past-president Ken Buettner; Mr. Steven Witt of OSHA; our illustrious staff Continued on page 7 Mike Mehno (972) 819-1460 EDITOR Natalie Keith (561) 364-0113 MANAGER, DESIGN & PRODUCTION Jeff Kruger (626) 932-6193 GRAPHIC DESIGNER Chuck Muela (626) 932-6147 AD COORDINATOR Katherine Culliver (626) 932-6172 ACCOUNT MANAGER Joan Callahan (972) 819-1496 Scaffold Industry is published monthly with an extra issue in March by the Scaffold Industry Association Inc. Subscriptions are $85 for an annual subscription / $45 for additional subscription. Postmaster: Send address changes to: Scaffold Industry Assocation Inc., P.O. Box 20574, Phoenix, AZ 85036- 0574 For further information, please contact the SIA office at: Scaffold Industry Assocation Inc. 2001 E. Campbell Ave. Suite 101 Phoenix, AZ 85016 Phone: (602) 257-1144 Fax: (602) 257-1166 info@scaffold.org • www.scaffold.org Scaffold Industry is the official publication of the Scaffold Industry Association Inc. Opinions expressed herein are those of the respective authors and do not necessarily reflect the official view of the SIA. The material contained in this publication is for informational purposes only and, unless otherwise noted, is not to be considered as the official position of the SIA, its members or advertisers; does not constitute legal advice; is not to be considered as approving or recommending any product or advertisement by the SIA; and the SIA does not promulgate rules or regulations governing the industry or its members. Unfortunately, I must start this article with a heavy heart. Most recently, we experienced the loss of one of our beloved members, pastpresident David Beatty. David passed away on July 28 at his home in California. Mr. Beatty’s Bill Breault accomplishments in our industry and with our association will never be forgotten. The great passion he held for us never waned in the many years after he retired from service. Even though Dave was ahead of me in time, and surely experience, I was fortunate to have dinner with him and his wife Sandra and others last year in Long Beach. Dave and I sat next to each other, shared many stories, events, and a little bit of advice was offered as we enjoyed one of his passions, good wine. I walked away from that evening overwhelmed with his knowledge, passion and the unconditional friendship he had just bestowed upon me. Mr. Beatty . . . you will be missed. A wonderful tribute to David Beatty follows in this issue. The consortium of individuals and their skill sets is nothing less than an unbelievable body that has already begun to “Raise the Bar” of your association. Bill Breault is owner of Breault Industrial Group, Inc. in Tualatin, OR. He may be reached at (503) 691-7044 or bill@breaultindustrial.com 2008-2010 EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE BILL BREAULT President Breault Industrial Group, Inc. STEVE SMITH President Elect Edge International RANDY MOODY Vice President The Brock Group CHUCK HUTCHINSON Secretary Bil-Jax, Inc. GENE MORGAN Board Appointee MDM Scaffolding Services JEFF STACHOWIAK Presidential Appointee Sunbelt Rentals JOHN R. MILLER Immediate Past-President The Millstone Companies DARYL HARE MIKE RUSSELL Treasurer Board Appointee Waco Scaffolding & Equipment Co. Power Climber, A Div. of Safeworks Published by: Scaffold Industry SEPTEMBER 2008 5 http://www.scaffold.org

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