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May 2017
Independent Electrical Contractors Rocky Mountain 
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Upcoming Classes

PDU: 2017 NEC Changes Class in Denver

Saturday, June 3

8:00 am - 4:30 pm


PDU: 2017 NEC Changes Class in Ft. Collins

Saturday, June 3

8:00 am - 4:30 pm


PDU: Theory & Calculations Class in Denver

Saturday, June 3
8:00 am - 4:30 pm


Advanced Motor Controls Class
Wednesday, June 7

Wednesday, June 28

5:30 pm - 9:30 pm


PDU: Theory & Calculations Class in Ft. Collins

Saturday, June 10

8:00 am - 4:30 pm


PDU: Wiring Methods Class in Ft. Collins

Saturday, June 17

8:00 am - 4:30 pm


PDU: Grounding & Bonding Class in Denver

Saturday, June 24

8:00 am - 4:30 pm


PDU: Grounding and Bonding Class in Ft Collins

Saturday, June 24

8:00 am - 4:30 pm


PDU: Wiring Methods Class in Denver

Saturday, June 24

8:00 am - 4:30 pm


Safety Forum: Site Visit

Wednesday, June 28

7:30 am - 9:00 am


PDU: 2017 NEC Changes Class in Denver

Saturday, July 8

8:00 am - 4:30 pm


Membership & Events Committee Meeting - Thursday, July 13

11:30 am - 1:00 pm


PDU: Theory & Calculations Class in Denver

Saturday, July 15

8:00 am - 4:30 pm


PDU: Theory & Calculations Class in Ft. Collins

Saturday, July 15

8:00 am - 4:30 pm


PDU: Wiring Methods Class in Denver

Saturday, July 15

8:00 am - 4:30 pm


PDU: 2017 NEC Changes Class in Ft. Collins

Saturday, July 22

8:00 am - 4:30 pm


3-Night Math Module

Monday, July 24, - Wednesday, July 26

5:30 pm - 9:30 pm

 

PDU: Grounding & Bonding Class in Denver

Saturday, July 29
8:00 am - 4:30 pm


PDU: Grounding and Bonding Class in Ft Collins

Saturday, July 29

8:00 am - 4:30 pm


PDU: Wiring Methods Class in Ft. Collins

Saturday, July 29

8:00 am - 4:30 pm


Upcoming Committee Meetings
Wednesday, June 28
7:30 am - 9:00 am

Thursday, July 6
7:30 am - 8:30 am

Mark Your Calendar
July 27th

Thursday, July 27
3:00 pm - 6:00 pm
at IECRM Denver

August 31

Thursday, August 31
7:00 am - 2:30 pm
at IECRM Denver

Member News Archives
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Special Announcement: IECRM and its members will be designing and building a new, spectacular float for the 2017 Parade of Lights! 

 The Float Design Contest will be open to IECRM Apprentices, Members, & Alumni. Details and rules coming soon!

Sign up to receive more details via email about the contest at  


















IECRM Member News
Managing Crystalline Silica Risk at Your Workplace

If your employees work with sand, stone, concrete, glass, or other forms of rock that produce dust, your organization should take steps to evaluate and manage the risks of crystalline silica. Respirable crystalline silica can cause silicosis, a progressive, disabling and sometimes fatal lung disease. 
READ MORE

Pinnacol Assurance policy holders: satisfy your required trainings by attending a Pinnacol-approved IECRM Safety Forum.

Click here  for a list of Tri-Safety Group Trainings.


Employment Screening Trends and Pitfalls
Business in most industries continues its upward trajectory in 2017, and companies are hiring at a brisk pace. With the increased urgency in hiring, some companies have found it necessary to hire first, ask questions later. This can be risky. 
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Thorough Estate Planning Includes Non-Financial Matters
Estate planning is important for reasons other than financial. Typical planning involves a will, a revocable trust, coordinated titling of assets, naming beneficiaries, financial powers of attorney, and health care directives. Failure to include any of these things can lead to unintended results. 
  READ MORE
 

IEC National Awards & Contests
New This Year, All Nominations are FREE!
Receiving an IEC National Award is a tremendous achievement, and we urge members and chapters to take advantage of this significant opportunity for visible and tangible recognition. Be appreciated by your peers for your accomplishments and a job well done. Don't let this opportunity pass you by!
 
Click here to download the 2017 Awards Brochure.


The next generation of electrical professionals are taking the industry by storm and are set to lead into a new era. Last year, IEC had the opportunity to recognize 
10 exceptional young industry professionals. This year, we're looking forward to recognizing another group of fantastic movers and shakers. LEARN MORE



Summer is right around the corner and you know what that means... more daylight hours, more projects, and more skilled workers needed to work on those projects. IECRM will graduate its  largest class ever on Saturday, June 10th when 108 electrical apprentices with 4 or more years of experience will move on to meet the state's  educational  requirements to become a licensed journeyman electrician. 

The  Commencement  Ceremony for the IECRM Class of 2017 will be held at the Arvada Center for the Arts and Humanities  at 9:30am. Please join us to cheer on these hard working, dedicated men and women and they reach a milestone in their career. Click here to rsvp.

One of the enhanced benefits for our IECRM member contractors is the NEW & IMPROVED Hire Lists: now available online 24/7, updated as new applicants are screened, and contain location information. The lists contain i ndividuals that are interested in the electrical field, have gone through our interview process, and are available  for employment from entry-level apprentices to experienced IECRM alumni. Let us know what you think of this enhanced resource.

IECRM Alumni can also take advantage of the Hire List benefit. In the event they become unemployed, they can call in to be placed on the IECRM Hire List where IECRM member contractors have access to the updated list at any time by going to  iecrm.org/hirelist. 

IECRM also offers a  Borrowed Worker Program. When a contractor has a surplus of good people that he/she would like to keep when work is slow, they can be offered to other contractors as part of a short term lending program. Notification can be made through the IEC office or directly to a Contractor wishing to utilize the program.

These documents are available to IECRM members only and are password protected.  To request the password please email your request to  info@iecrm.org . 

Sincerely,

Marilyn Akers Stansbury & the IECRM staff

 IECRM News
The IECRM Veterans Committee is sponsoring a team of U.S. Veterans to play at the the Inaugural IECRM Sporting Clay Shoot and needs your help!

Please submit a nomination for a veteran  from your company  to play on the Veterans clay shoot team, and the reason why you are nominating them. The IECRM Veterans Committee will review the responses and select four veterans who are elite examples of the amazing veterans now working in the industry.  Please email your nomination to  paul@iecrm.org.

Veteran nominations are due June 6th!


IECRM is NOW ACCEPTING APPLICATIONS for Emerging Leaders 6.0!

The IECRM Emerging Leaders Program is a leadership training program that aims to develop the leadership skills of a hand-selected group of individuals from IECRM member companies.   Apprentices, supervisors, and even established managers are welcome to participate.

Participants  must be nominated by a sponsor  within their company.  If you are interested in getting nominated, please approach your supervisor to discuss the program -- the application form must be filled out by BOTH the nominee and the sponsor. Please submit your application by July 31st!

Click here to download an application form
 
On Friday, May 19th, Independent Electrical Contractors Rocky Mountain (IECRM) held the 2017 Energy Expo and Wire-Off Competition for more than 300 visitors. At the annual event held in IECRM's new Northglenn campus, 40 electrical apprentices competed "live" in skills challenges and 36 Industry Professionals showcased their latest tools, products, and technologies geared towards the electrical, renewable energy, and construction industry. READ MORE

 

fuzzy-chick.jpg New Benefit for Members: Registration Opens a Week Early for IECRM Members!

Registration Dates & Rates for the  
2017-18 School Year

Registration opens for IECRM Contractor members
June 19th - July 23rd
Registration open for IECRM contractor members only at the Early Registration rate.

Early Registration
June 26th - July 7th

Early Registration opens to public.

Early Registration Tuition Rates
$590 = Early Registration Member Rate
$840 = Early Registration Non-Member Rate

Register and pay in full by July 7, 2017 to take advantage of the early registration rates. After July 7, 2017 students may still register until July 21, 2017 at the regular registration tuition rates, listed below.

Regular Registration tuition rates
$640 = Regular Registration Member Rate.
$915 = Regular Registration Non-Member Rate.

Books are not included in the cost of tuition. The cost of books range from $400-$600 per year.


 Upcoming Events
IECRM Class of 2017 Graduation











Saturday, June 10
9:30 am - 12:30 pm
at the Arvada Center for the Arts and Humanities




GC Forum 2017








Join us for a sampling of great beer, great food, and great contractors!  At this social networking event... general contractors, public entities, and electrical contractors will have a chance to meet and visit one-on-one about upcoming projects, bid processes, and more at the new Blue Moon Brewing Company located centrally in the bustling RiNo District.  

Wednesday, June 28
5:30 pm - 8:00 pm
@ The RiNo District
Blue Moon Brewery










FREE Webinar: Employment Insights -
Hidden Dangers of Employment Law

This webinar will explain some of the common mistakes employers make that lead to the most frequent claims of discrimination and retaliation-and that make them harder to defend. We'll also discuss some easy, practical steps you can take to avoid making these mistakes, and will guide you to some of the complimentary resources available through Federated Insurance.

This activity meets the HR Certification Institute's® (HRCI®) criteria for recertification credit pre-approval.

Recommended Participants:
Owners/Operators, Operations Managers, HR Professionals, Risk Managers

Tuesday, June 20
12:00 pm - 1:00 pm
Cost: FREE
Advance registration required







A Lighting Efficiency workshop

Learn about new rebates!

Join Xcel Energy at the upcoming Business Lighting Rebate program workshop to learn about:

Lighting controls education
Advanced Lighting Controls rebates
Updated program requirements

Wednesday, June 14, 2017
8:00 a.m. - 8:30 a.m. Registration and Breakfast
8:30 a.m. - 10:30 a.m. Presentation
PPA (Police Protective Association) Event Center
2105 Decatur St.
Denver, CO 80211 View map
Cost: FREE, parking and breakfast included!


Wednesday, June 28
7:30 am - 9:00 am
Cost: FREE



As a team, we are honored and excited to congratulate Annette Gauna on twenty years of service to the IECRM chapter and apprenticeship training program! No one does anything for 20 years these days and Annette brings knowledge, perspective, and professionalism in her support of our apprentice and contractor community.

Please thank Annette when you see her and join us in congratulating her on this significant milestone!