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PSHEA MARCH MEETING MINUTES
CALL TO ORDER: Dave Mason called the March Meeting of the PSHEA to order at 5:30pm at Grand Hyatt Seattle. A quorum was present.
ATTENDANCE:
Ken Emerson Advance Fire Extinguisher
Marlisa Wilson Alexis Hotel
Michael Moore Crowne Plaza Hotel
David Gault Fairmont Olympic Hotel
John Shaffer Four Seasons Hotel
Carlos Aleman Grand Hyatt Seattle
Steve Schmidt Grand Hyatt Seattle
David Chin Harold’s Lighting
Rick Schneider Harold’s Lighting
Brian Cunningham Hotel Andra
Dave Mason Hotel 1000
Josh Gay Industrial Communications
Mike Morceau MacDonald-Miller
Doug Dickson Puget Sound Energy
Brian Wilske Red Lion Corp.
Jeff Beck Redmond Marriott
Kelly Leubstorf Renaissance Hotel
Ed Bergman Seattle Airport Marriott
Scott Marshall Sheraton Seattle
Scott K. Pinson Silver Cloud Inn – Stadium
Greg Lindsey SimplexGrinnell
Justin Lum SimplexGrinnell
Jody Runge RestorX of Washington
Dennis Williams Washington Athletic Club
Steve James Waterfront Marriott
Tim Altier Westin Bellevue
Rod Schauf Westin Seattle
Jim Edwards Graybar
GUEST SPEAKER
Carlos Aleman introduced Geoffrey Harmon with MagnaDrive Corporation who presented the MagnaDrive technology that is an alternative to variable frequency drives. MagnaDrive Technology uniquely combines the following characteristics: High-power permanent magnets (load) transfer to a copper conductor (motor), An air gap separates the motor from the load, and varying the width of the air gap between the magnets and the conductor changes the speed. Some of the MagnaDrive Technology features and benefits include: Permanent magnet technology, Energy efficiency, Speed and torque control with soft torque transfer, Soft start, Disconnected power transfer, Process control, and Retrofit to existing systems. After his presentation, he demonstrated a fan drive unit with an adjustable speed drive between the motor drive unit and the fan. More information can be obtained at www.magnadrive.com or contacting Geoffrey Harmon at 425-463-4731 or gharmon@magnadrive.com.
TREASURER’S REPORT
Jim Edwards provided Treasurer’s Report that the current checkbook balance was $6,624.32 with all bills paid in full. As of 3/27/08, we have 42 paid members for the year 2008 (30 hotels, 12 vendors). The password for the website will be changed effective April 1st and will be forwarded to all 2008 paid members.
OLD/NEW BUSINESS
Save the date, June 26th for PSHEA’s Town Hall Meeting/Trade show at Bellevue Hilton. The Town Hall Committee will be sending out postcards to invite all to this event.
PSHEA welcomed John Shaffer to the group as the new Director of Engineering at Four Seasons Hotel.
Thanks were shared with Marlisa Wilson for assembling/distributing the downtown wage info.
We have selected the August 21st as Mariners game this year when they play the Oakland Athletics. We once again will sit out in the bleachers seats under the Safeco Field sign and will purchase 2 tickets for each paid member. If a paid member commits to attend the outing and fails to show-up, they will be charged the value of the tickets. Each year we are experiencing 10%-15% no shows.
Scott Marshall presented Ed Conway with MainRep to join PSHEA. A motion was made by Jim Edwards and seconded by Scott Pinson to accept him as a member. It was passed unanimously by membership present. An invoice is to be sent.
Maria Saperstein with a Storage Pod Company has requested to reapply to PSHEA. Jody Runge also mentioned that an elevator consultant has requested to make a presentation to PSHEA to become a member. Dave Mason will schedule presentations at a future meeting.
ROUND TABLE
Rick Schneider/David Chin, Harold’s Lighting>>Variety of new LED lighting available. Anybody can come by and see this new technology.
Brian Cunningham, Hotel Andra>>Started new roof. Installing new LCD TVs in all guestrooms. New building next door is finally out of the ground and with 2 floors showing.
Carlos Aleman, Grand Hyatt Seattle>>Olive 8 oversight continues. Doubted MagnaDrives installed early but have proven very reliable.
Dennis Williams/Andy Voogd, Washington Athletic Club>>Continuing with Bathroom Reno Phase I/II. Redoing the WAC Garage access to make more user-friendly. Still have slip issue in pool area and trying one more solution that is topical non-skid.
Marlisa Wilson, Alexis Hotel >>Model Room Review is almost final and ready to commence the renovation.
Greg Lindsey/Justin Lum, SimplexGrinnell>>Bellevue FD is requiring smoke control testing for buildings be done by a third party.
Bryan Wilske, Red Lion Corp.>>Just gained a new Red Lion in hotel portfolio.
Dave Mason, Hotel 1000>>New atrium work underway. Adding new wireless point to improve coverage.
John Shaffer, Four Seasons Hotel>>Opening Sept 2008 with Crutcher-Lewis as the builder. Looking for a #2 engineer.
Scott K. Pinson, Silver Cloud Inn – Stadium>>Resealing parking garage that is above the Lobby. Certifying all safes installed.
Ken Emerson, Advance Fire Extinguisher>>Pass.
Jody Runge, RestorX>>Not busy. Calm before the storm.
Michael Morceau, MacDonald-Miller Facility Solutions>>Projected to be busy until 2010. There is not enough labor in the area to do al the work.
Steve James, Waterfront Marriott>>Changing out TVs and installing granite tops.
Ed Bergman, Seattle Airport Marriott>>Installation of new ironer/folder in April. Lobby is officially complete. Will be doing a Restaurant Renovation late-3rd Qtr/early-4th Qtr.
Jeff Beck, Redmond Marriott>>Staff completed our Garage lights T8 retrofit. Getting ready for TV install with granite tops.
David Gault, Fairmont Olympic Hotel>>Elevator upgrades on traction elevators and mechanical room improvements continue. Finally got approval of 2008 CAPEX Plan so it will be a busy 2008/2009 spending about $14 million over the two years. Commenced planning for final Phase Guest Bathroom Renovation starting in 4th Qtr along with commencement of Guestroom Renovation. We will also renovate all our meeting rooms, Spanish Foyer/Ballroom and Georgian Restaurant. We will also upgrade all TVs to LCD TVs and introduce HD to the entire system.
Rod Schauf, Westin Seattle>>Installation of ironer/folder will commence soon. Replacing mattresses and minibars. Pool renovation continues.
Scott Marshall, Sheraton Seattle>>Health Club renovation underway and will have the Brand Standard for all Health Clubs. Installing 840 new LCD TVs.
Kelly Leubstrof, Renaissance Hotel>>Ballroom expansion project is underway.
Josh Gay, Industrial Communications>>New radio technology is going digital.
Doug Dickson, Puget Sound Energy>>Received approval to increase VFD rebate to $100/hp. Also, be sure to ask prior to kitchen renovation for commercial kitchen rebates available.
Tim Altier, Westin Bellevue>>Good times but still working on recession planning due to possible economic downturns.
Jim Edwards, Graybar Electric>>New DOE at Bellevue Hilton. Steve Ross is looking forward to hosting the April PSHEA Meeting at Hotel Moreno but unable to attend tonight due to snow conditions in Tacoma. Graybar Electric has 3 inside sales position openings.
FUTURE PSHEA MEETINGS
The April PSHEA Meeting to be held at Hotel Moreno (Tacoma Sheraton) on April 24, 2008 at 5:15pm. Topic of discussion: TBD.
The May PSHEA Meeting to be held at held at TBD and hosted by Harold’s Lighting on May 29, 2008 at 5:15pm. Topic of discussion: TBD.
The June PSHEA Meeting will be a Town Hall Meeting @ Bellevue Hilton on June 26, 2008 from 3pm to 7pm.
The July PSHEA Meeting to be held at held at TBD and hosted by PSF Mechanical on July 31, 2008 at 5:15pm. Topic of discussion: TBD.
The August PSHEA Meeting is cancelled for our annual outing to a Mariners’ Game August 21st, Seattle Mariners vs. Oakland Athletics.
The September PSHEA Meeting to be held at TBD and hosted by RestorX of Washington on September 25, 2008 at 5:15pm. Topic of discussion: TBD.
The October PSHEA Meeting to be held at held at TBD and hosted by Great Northern Floors on October 30, 2008 at 5:15pm. Topic of discussion: TBD.
The November PSHEA Meeting to be held at TBD on November 20, 2008 at 5:15pm. Topic of discussion: TBD.
The December PSHEA Meeting is cancelled for our annual Holiday Dinner.
ADJOURNMENT
Dave Mason adjourned the March Meeting at 8:05pm.
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