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PSHEA MAY MEETING MINUTES
CALL TO ORDER: Kelly Luebstorf called the May Meeting to order at 5:30pm at Bellevue Hilton Hotel. A quorum was present.
ATTENDANCE:
Henriques Ramson Courtyard by Marriott - Bellevue
Tom Craig Embassy Suites - Lynnwood
Tim Murray Enecon Corporation
David Gault Fairmont Olympic Hotel
Jeff Kaiser Four Seasons Seattle
Jim Edwards Graybar Electric
Mike Dierdorff Great Northern Floors
David Chinn Harold’s Lighting
Rick Schneider Harold’s Lighting
Peter Chu Hilton Bellevue
Martin Reinke Hilton Garden Inn – Issaquah
Rick Rowe Hilton Garden Inn – Issaquah
Justin Browning Inn at the Market
Rene O’Conner Inn at the Market
Jim Fry Johnson Controls
Kevin Smith Lutron
Ed Conway MainRep Inc
Ed Bergman Marriott Hotels
John Keene Plumbmaster
Bob Moon PSF Mechanical
Kelly Luebstorf Renaissance Seattle
Dana Holzworth Residence by Marriott – Lake Union
Larry Maker Sheraton Bellevue Hotel
Art Heightchew Sheraton Seattle Hotel
JD Walk Siemens Industry
Scott Pinson Silver Cloud Inn – Stadium
Dan Sweeny ThyssenKrupp Elevator
Eric Jensen Trane
Rodney Schauf Westin Seattle
Marlisa Wilson Westin Seattle
GUEST SPEAKER
Kelly Leubstorf introduced Tim Murray with Enecon Corporation who talked about coatings produced by their company that include 1) CHEMCLAD high performance polymer coatings have been specifically designed to protect machinery, equipment and plant structures from aggressive chemical attack, 2) ENECLAD high performance polymer coatings provide superlative bonding and protective properties particularly formulated for use in flooring and structural applications, 3) ENESEAL® HR advanced polymer products provide excellent encapsulation, protecting all types of structures and materials from oils, water damage and physical injury, 4) ENESEAL® CR is a surface tolerant, UV resistant, liquid elastomeric coating system that provides extraordinary corrosion resistance to all types of steelwork, 5) ENESEAL® MP is a UV resistant, breathable penetrant that provides unrivaled water repellant properties to most mineral substrates, 6) ENECRETE products rebuild, repair and resurface concrete, tile, brick, terrazzo, slate, marble, granite, etc. as well as water and leak control - fast setup times even can even stop running water under hydrostatic pressure, and 7) DuraWrap™ polymer/carbon fiber reinforced composite makes repairing and rebuilding aging, often severely deteriorated piping, tanks and other fluid flow equipment possible. More information can be found at www.enecon.com or contacting Time Murray at 206-265-2009 or tmurray@enecon.com.
TREASURER’S REPORT
Jim Edwards provided Treasurer’s Report that the current checkbook balance was $13,248.81 with all bills paid in full. As of 5/27/10, we have 62 paid members for the year 2010 (41 hotels, 19 vendors). Jim Edwards has sent out an e-mail to all hotels/vendors confirming payment. The password for the website was changed April 1st, 2010 and was e-mailed to all 2010 paid members.
OLD/NEW BUSINESS
UPDATE: Jim Edwards advised that our seats for annual Mariners game for July 21st vs. Chicago White Sox would be Sec 328 Rows 14-20. Jim Edwards has purchased 100 tickets and will be distributed to paid members requesting tickets at our June 24th meeting at Redmo;nd Town Center.
April’s Meeting: Jim Edwards made a motion and seconded by Scott Pinson to donate to a fund raiser being sponsored by Four Seasons Seattle. A discussion followed and then the motion was tabled. UPDATE at May’s Meeting: “Run for Hope” is sponsored by Four Seasons Seattle, Seattle Children’s Hospital and Pediatric Brain Tumor Research Fund. Jim Edwards made a motion and seconded by Dan Sweeny to donate up to $250 to the “Run for Hope”. The motion was modified by Rod Schauf and seconded by Jim Edwards to remove the words “up to” and make the donation $250. This was approved by membership present.
Kelly Leubstorf mentioned to all members present that he was developing a 36-month calendar for PSHEA meetings that will list location and food support. Executive Board would start in September each year to fill meeting locations for the following years.
2010 PSHEA Executive Board suggested a $25 increase to each category and raises the support to host to $500 per meeting. Rod Schauf suggested that the PSHEA Treasurer conduct a review of PSHEA’s expenses over the past three years and present at the June’s Meeting.
Control Contractors, Siemens Building Technologies and Lyle Restorations have asked to be considered as PSHEA Members. Kelly Luebstorf will coordinate presentation at future meeting.
ROUND TABLE
Dan Sweeny, ThyssenKrupp Elevator>> Slight up tick in new business.
Rod Schauf/Marlisa Wilson, Westin Seattle>> Dealing with unwanted “guests” in the guestrooms. Carpet project being planned. 2011/2012 Rooms Reno. Cruise Season is upon us but rate is down.
Bob Moon, PSF Mechanical>> Starting to add positions as things are doing well.
John Keene, Plumbmaster>> Everything is good.
David Chin/Rick Schneider, Harold’s Lighting>> Custom glass project for Westin Bellevue.
Kelly Luebstorf, Renaissance Seattle>> Doing OK, but rate down.
Jim Edwards, Graybar – Seattle>> Pass.
Martin Reinke/Rick Rowe, Hilton Garden Inn - Issaquah>> Pass.
Mike Dierdorff, Great Northern Floors>> Business is good.
Jim Fry, Johnson Controls>> Recently signed contract that is 2nd largest ever. May 1st Johnson Controls purchased Yor Chillers and introducing YMC2 Chiller (magnetic- oil bearing chiller).
Tom Craig, Embassy Suites - Lynnwood >> Busy.
Jeff Kaiser, Four Seasons Seattle>> 3 weddings for the upcoming weekend.
Eric Jensen, Trane>> Busy. Getting Navy Contracts.
Art Heightchew, Sheraton Seattle Hotel>> Continuing with Pike Street Tower renovations in the 4th Qtr 2010/1st Qtr 2011.
Dana Holzworth, Residence Inn by Marriott – Lake Union>> 90% occupancy, rate down. Glad to be a part of the group.
Ed Bergman, Marriott Seattle Airport/Waterfront/RTC>>Very busy with three properties. RTC: Lobby Renovation, Waterfront: Room/Fitness Center Renovation, and Airport: Refresh Health Club, & Ballroom/Restaurant Renovation.
David Gault, Fairmont Olympic Hotel >> Awaiting ownership approval for recently completed MMFS Energy Audit. Recently notified by SPU that sewer submeters that can be read from the street need to be added if you want to continue receiving deduct credit for cooling towers.
Ed Conway, MainRep Inc>>Businees coming back.
Scott Pinson, Silver Cloud Inn - Stadium>> Business is OK and was hit by the cancellation of the U2 Concert at Qwest Field.
JD Walk, Siemens Industry>> Glad to be back as a guest.
Kevin Smith, Lutron>> Business good.
Justin Browning/Rene O’Conner, Inn at the Market>> Hotel good, working on several small projects.
Henriques Ramson, Courtyard by Marriott - Bellevue>>Business good. Valve replacement in guestrooms. LG TVs having on/off and no volume problems.
Larry Maker, Sheraton Bellevue Hotel>> Glad to return to the area and see that PSHEA has grown since he was last involved.
FUTURE PSHEA MEETINGS
The June 2010 PSHEA Meeting to be held at Redmond Town Center Marriott with PSF Mechanical assisting with refreshments on June 24, 2010 at 5:15pm. Topic of discussion: TBD.
The July 2010 PSHEA Meeting is cancelled for our annual outing to a Mariners’ Game July 21st (Chicago White Sox) at 7:10pm
The August 2010 PSHEA Meeting to be held at Harold’s Lighting on August 26, 2010 at 5:15pm. Topic of discussion: TBD.
The September 2010 PSHEA Meeting to be held at Lutron’s new facility on September 30, 2010 at 5:15pm. Topic of discussion: TBD.
The October 2010 PSHEA Meeting to be held at TBD on October 28, 2010 at 5:15pm. Topic of discussion: TBD.
The November 2010 PSHEA Meeting to be held at Renaissance Hotel with Steritech assisting with refreshments on November 18, 2010 at 5:15pm. Topic of discussion: TBD.
The December 2010 PSHEA Meeting is cancelled for our annual Holiday Dinner on December 2nd or 9th at 5:30pm.
The January 2011 PSHEA Meeting to be held at Westin Seattle on January 27, 2011. Annual Election of PSHEA Officers. Topic of discussion: TBD.
The February 2011 PSHEA Meeting to be held at TBD on February 24, 2011 at 5:15pm. Topic of discussion: TBD.
The March 2011 PSHEA Meeting to be held at TBD on March 31, 2011 at 5:15pm. Topic of discussion: TBD.
The April 2011 PSHEA Meeting to be held at TBD on April 28, 2011 at 5:15pm. Topic of discussion: TBD.
The May 2011 PSHEA Meeting to be held at TBD on May 26, 2011 at 5:15pm. Topic of discussion: TBD.
The June 2011 PSHEA Meeting to be held at TBD on June 30, 2011 at 5:15pm. Topic of discussion: TBD.
ADJOURNMENT
Kelly Luebstorf adjourned the May Meeting at 7:10pm.
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