Download the full ACI News Letter June, 2009 (pdf)
President’s Message
by Victor Klemaske
The ACI’s mission is to provide knowledge and information for the best use of concrete. However, I believed the true value of being an ACI member is in the relationship you build with other members. Our June program was on Insulated Concrete Forms. It was very informative and I would like to thank Nudura Corporation and Border Products for presenting the program. We had a hard time recruiting for this program. Many of the people I spoke with cited time constraints and other business or family obligations.
We can all relate to those. Several others told me that they do not deal with ICF and did not think they would get anything out of the presentation. I don’t think these people understand the true value of being an ACI member. My company may never install an ICF project. However, one day in the future a client will ask me about ICF, and I will be a resource to them. I have learned enough about ICF from the presentation to speak intelligently about the process.
More importantly, I meet two of the industries most knowledgeable people, and know who to turn to in the future. This concept works for every aspect of our industry. I find the time and money I commit to ACI every year pays for itself. We are all presented with concrete problems we do not have the answer to. Without the relationships that I have built in ACI, I would have to spend much more time and money solving the problems that come up. I would invite everyone to take advantage of their ACI membership as I do. Attend our presentations, build those relationships, and pick up the phone and call a fellow ACI member when those problems arise.
New Website
ACI of San Diego will be launching our new website in July, please check us out at www.aci-sandiego.org.
Upcoming Events:
On July 14th, ACI will be holding a free social event at Seau’s Restaurant. I’ve always believed the true benefit of being an ACI membership is the network of experts I meet at programs like this one.
October 2, is ACI’s annual Golf Tournament at Twin Oaks Golf Course. This is a great tournament and our major fundraiser for the year. I hope to see everyone at there.
Thank you and I look forward to serving everyone as this year’s president,
Victor Klemaske
