Masonry Magazine January 2006 Page. 50
News
Local, State & Regional
# California
The Concrete Masonry Association of California and Nevada (CMACN) began its search for a new executive director and plans to have the position filled during the first half of 2006.
Paul D. Bambauer, current executive director, announced the decision to become CEO of an architectural products company in California. Bambauer will manage the search process during the transitional phase between 2005 and mid-2006.
The executive director's position covers many market activities, including supporting CMACN's administrative office in Sacramento, where publications are processed and programs are administrated. A strong office manager provides the executive director the opportunity to reside elsewhere in the California market, supporting the work of architects, engineers, builders, state and municipal officials working with reinforced concrete masonry. A strong background in marketing and communications is desired, along with experience in architecture, engineering specification and website management.
Interested candidates should send a resume to: Paul Bambauer, 6060 Sunrise Vista Drive, Citrus Heights, CA 95610. Bambauer will coordinate the interview process with the CMACN executive committee in early 2006.
CMACN represents manufacturers of concrete masonry units used in the reinforced concrete masonry market of California and Nevada.
For more information on CMACN, call (916) 722-1700, or visit www. CMACN.org.
# Chicago
On Nov. 8, Mayor Richard M. Daley joined representatives of the City Colleges of Chicago and the Builders Association in announcing new programs to help more young people, especially minorities and women, obtain jobs in the building trades.
During a news conference at the City Colleges' Dawson Technical Institute, the mayor announced, "Together, we can provide the young working people of our city with real opportunity-the opportunity to build a future for themselves and their families, while they're building homes, offices, libraries, police stations, streets, sewers and other vital infrastructure for the people of Chicago"
Dawson Tech offers courses in bricklaying, cement masonry, carpentry, plumbing and welding. But, Daley noted, "Completing a course doesn't guarantee you a job. You still have to be sponsored for a union apprenticeship and sponsorships are not easy to find."
Daley said an ordinance approved on Nov. 1 by the city council will provide financial incentives to companies that agree to sponsor Dawson graduates for union apprenticeships. Under the ordinance, a city contractor will receive credits if it agrees to sponsor graduates of Dawson's Construction Program for union apprenticeships. The credits will be applied toward the company's next bid on a city project. Daley said the size of the credit will depend on the number of apprentices the company sponsors. It could be worth tens of thousands of dollars on a typical bid.
The Builders Association's Construction Career Opportunity Program seeks to hire up to 50 candidates a year from Dawson Tech and provide additional employment opportunities for candidates who complete training programs provided by community-based organizations.
The Hardscape Expo & Conference will be held at Pheasant Run Resort Mega Center in St. Charles, Feb. 7-9. The Hardscape Expo & Conference 2006 will allow attendees to immerse themselves in three days of how-to installation seminars, certification classes
IN MEMORIAM:
# Ralph Soderberg
Ralph A. Soderberg, 84, of Fort Collins, Colo., passed away Nov. 28, 2005.
Mr. Soderberg was born May 7, 1921, in Fort Collins to John and Wilhelmina (Ek) Soderberg. He attended Colorado State University. Mr. Soderberg was united in marriage to Pat Borgmann on October 10, 1948, in Longmont. He and his wife founded and operated Soderberg Masonry Inc. for 50 years before selling the business. He was president of Colorado Masonry Contractors and served on various national boards for the Mason Contractors Association of America. He enjoyed gardening roses and trees, as well as skiing, fishing and traveling.
Mr. Soderberg is survived by his wife of 57 years, Pat Soderberg, of Fort Collins, one son, Mark Soderberg, of Fort Collins, one daughter, Lynn (Bob) DeCamp, of Twin Falls, Idaho, one brother, Paul Soderberg, of Lusk, Wyo; one sister, Dorothy Cole, of Longview, Texas, and six grandchildren, Erik Soderberg, of Denver, Melanie Soderberg, of Fort Collins, Karsten (Jen) Roberts, of Boise, Idaho, Krista Roberts, of Twin Falls, Idaho, Robert DeCamp of Twin Falls, Idaho, and Sam DeCamp of San Francisco.
He was preceded in death by his parents and eight brothers and sisters.
A memorial service was held Dec. 5 at the Fort Collins Hilton. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the American Diabetes Association, the American Heart Association or the Arthritis Foundation in care of Allnutt Funeral Service, 650 W, Drake Road, Fort Collins, CO 80526.
Visit www.allnutt.com to view the online obituary, sign the family guest book, and send condolences.
MCAA sends its deepest condolences to the Soderberg family.
Information provided by the Rocky Mountain Masonry Institute, Colorado Scaffolding and Eatherton Masonry.