NEWSLETTER
JANUARY 2012
St. Joe Valley PHCC Newsletter
While the jobs numbers are starting to inch up and business confidence is improving slightly, all good signs for our economy, a number was discovered in our Quick Books accounting program that should be shared with members. The total number of dollars contributed to local charities from 2004 to 2011 was $61,223. This figure surprised our executive committee and other members who were told about it.
The fact that St. Joe Valley PHCC has a big heart and contributes to the less fortunate in our community is no surprise: it has been a mission of the association from the day it was formed more than 60 years ago.
Most recently, our association installed the plumbing at the Robert Miller Veteran's Center – a one of a kind residential facility opening next to the Center for the Homeless devoted to helping veterans regain their dignity after returning from the military. Contractors, suppliers and Local 172 all contributed to this effort –in conjunction with other labor unions, churches, and community organizations.
Other programs that the association has contributed to include: renovation of the Twyckenham Community Pool; renovation of the Three Oaks Little League; donations to Chiara Home, Hospice, the Compassionate Friends, neonatal units at both hospitals, Reins of Life, Rebuilding Together, The Food Bank of Northern Indiana, St. Vincent de Paul Society, local high school athletic programs, WNIT, and Camp Millhouse (just to name a few).
The association has also been generous in assisting those who have been in need regarding plumbing or heating services. Many a contractor has put his regular work aside to come to the aid of those who cannot afford necessary plumbing services.
It should be mentioned that the Women's Auxiliary has worked hard to help those in need through baskets and donations during the past several years.
So while 2011 was not a year of positive numbers overall, the association continued giving reflecting the need in the community. That is something St. Joe Valley members should take pride in! Thanks to all the executive committees and boards of directors (past and present) for making "giving" a priority.
In other business:
- Mark Breslin will be returning to South Bend on Monday, February, 20, at St. Mary's College. This will be a followup to the seminar that took place last March at Century Center. The title of the presentation will be "Leading Change Management." More information will follow, but please call the office if you would like to attend. The event will begin at 3:30 p.m. at O'Loughlin Auditorium and will include a light dinner. Parking is free of charge.
- The board of directors has voted to begin having membership meetings every other month in order to boost attendance and offer more meaningful educational opportunities. Meetings this year will take place in February, April, June, August, October and December.
- The February meeting has been scheduled for 6:30 p.m. Wednesday, February 15, at LaSalle Grille in downtown South Bend. A speaker will be announced at a later date. The association has not been to this venue in several years, so come enjoy one of the best restaurants in our area! An RSVP form is included, but just remember this meeting is for FEBRUARY and not January. A menu of three or four items will be available that evening.
- An educational fund has been established by the Board of Directors to help contractors defray the cost of sending themselves or employees to training opportunities. The amount available to each contractor is based on the hours worked during 2011. Please call the office for more information. Applications for this money are approved by the executive committee.
- David Dodd, president, will be attending the UAC conference at the end of February in Las Vegas. He will be talking with other contractors about bargaining issues in anticipation of the next contract.
- North Central PHCC will have motivational speaker Mark Potuck back on Tuesday, Feb. 21, at the Matterhorn Restaurant, Elkhart. He will continue his program with the topic of "Stress Management." Reservations are due on February 13. Please call the office if you are interested in attending.
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