INSIGHT FOR TOMORROW
The Public’s Partner in Building & Maintaining Iowa’s
Highway, Bridge, and Municipal/Utility Infrastructure
INNOVATE
MOTIVATE
INTEGRATE
95th Annual State Convention
January 11-13, 2017
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President’s Message
To All Attendees:
Welcome to the 95th Annual AGC of Iowa Meeting and Convention. Congratulations on making the
right decision to attend this convention and I want to personally thank you for your involvement.
The theme for this year’s convention is “Insight for Tomorrow”. As the industry changes and young
leaders emerge, we need to focus on the jobsite of tomorrow. This convention and the opportunities
presented will help you and your business prepare for future success. This industry faces many challenges from finding
qualified workers, aggressive environmental and workplace regulations, and a changing membership demographic. There
are many topics to discuss over the three-day convention.
The popular AGC Iowa PAC Auction will once again be a highlight of convention. The PAC Auction theme is “Make it Happen”.
What an appropriate theme for overcoming the challenges we face as a group and in individual businesses. AGC’s success at
the statehouse starts here with the PAC Auction. Please plan on attending the event for the benefit of this industry.
I, along with incoming President Duane McDonald, would like to welcome you to the 95th gathering of our industry. You have
chosen to attend the marquee event that AGC Iowa works on all year. Have a great time!
Sincerely,
Rick Harlan
A.M. Cohron & Son, Inc.
2016 AGC Iowa President
Schedule
Wednesday, January 11, 2017
8:30 a.m.-10:45 a.m. Pre-Convention Seminar
“Return to Work Program; A Sound Business
Decision” – Chuck Goodman, Area Vice President and
Loss Control Rep., Arthur J. Gallagher & Co. – Having
an injured employee is a loss to the employee and the
Company alike. But, having a practical, workable, return to
work program can minimize the financial, insurance and
human impact of a workplace injury.
Separate registration form, see yellow insert
9:00 a.m.-10:30 a.m. Board of Directors Meeting
10:30 a.m. – 11:00 a.m. Foundation Board Meeting
11:00 a.m. - 1:50 p.m. Opening Welcome Luncheon &
Recognition of Safety Excellence Awards
Lunch Sponsored by BITCO Insurance Companies
George A. Lanxon Piling Sales; Road Machinery & Supplies Co.;
and United Fire Group
Safety Excellence Awards Sponsored by
Arthur J. Gallagher Risk Management Services, Inc.
“A Patriot’s Calling – Living Between Fear and Faith”
– Maj. Dan Rooney
On Dan’s third tour of duty in Iraq
as an F-16 fighter pilot, he felt a
powerful calling to share the
miraculous fusion pf people and
experiences uniquely placed along
his journey. During his reflection,
he began to understand how the
forces of synchronicity had shaped
his life. Synchronicity, or, as he
likes to call it, “chance with a purpose”, is all around us.
These encounters are sign-posts along the road of life
guiding us toward our essence. We are here for a reason,
each with a destined path. Our life’s purpose lies in the
realm between fear and faith. It is the ultimate reward for
those that venture to the edges of life.
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2:00 p.m.-2:30 p.m. Division Breakout Sessions:
Asphalt Associate PCC Paving Structures
Specialty Surfacing Grading & Underground
Utilities
2:30 p.m.-2:45 p.m. Resolutions Committee
2:30 p.m.-3:30 p.m. Committee Meetings:
PAC Committee
Education & Workforce Development Comm.
Membership Committee
Environmental Committee
Specifications Committee
3:45 p.m.-4:45 p.m. AGCI 95th Annual
Membership/Business Meeting (all members are
invited to attend)
5:00 p.m.-6:00 p.m. Hospitality Rooms Open
5:15 p.m.-6:00 p.m. Board of Directors
/Individual Photos
6:00 p.m.
Bar Open - Foyer
6:30 p.m.-8:30 p.m. President’s Banquet
Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony Sponsored by Altorfer
Inc. and Ziegler Inc.
Passing of the Gavel Sponsored by Construction
Materials, Inc.; Murphy Tractor & Equipment Co.; RTL
Equipment, Inc.; Star Equipment, Ltd., Whitfield and
Eddy Law
Evening Entertainment Sponsored by Cummins Central
Power LLC and Logan Contractors Supply, Inc.
Banquet Bar Sponsored by GATR Truck Center and L.G.
Everist, Inc.
8:30 p.m. - Midnight
Hospitality Rooms Open
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Thursday, January 12, 2017
8:00 a.m. - 9:00 a.m. Past Presidents and
Academy Leadership Alumni
Forum Breakfast
Sponsored by Boyer Petroleum Company/Lube Tech &
Partners
8:00 a.m.- 9:00 a.m. Continental Breakfast
Sponsored by Lyman-Richey Sand & Gravel Co.
9:00 a.m.-10:10 a.m. – Mark Knight, President,
AGC of America
Mark will address the members
giving an overview on AGC of
America; member value &
benefits; electoral and political
updates; Highway market/division
and Industry workforce.
10:10 a.m.-10:15 a.m. Morning Break
Sponsored by Merchants Bonding Company (Mutual)
10:15a.m.-11:15a.m. - Terry Bowden, Head Football
Coach, University of Akron – “Audacity: The Belief
You Can Accomplish Anything” –No leader has ever accomplished
anything great without audacity. If a
leader is filled with high ambition and
he pursues his aims with audacity
and strength of will, he will reach
them in spite of all obstacles. After
our undefeated season at Auburn
University in 1993, I asked our
football team what they wanted to
accomplish in 1994. Every single
young man said they wanted to go undefeated again. My
first impression was that this was crazy - nobody wins
every game two years in a row. Then I thought again. This
was not crazy...it was audacity!
9:00 a.m. – 3:30 p.m. Spouse/Guest Activity
Spouses and guests are invited to participate in the
activities planned just for them – shopping, lunch,
seeing old friends and making new ones. Mark your
reservation on the Registration Form.
Spouse activities are sponsored by Altorfer Inc.;
Arthur J. Gallagher Risk Management Services, Inc.;
George A. Lanxon Piling Sales; Hi-Way Products, Inc.;
Holmes Murphy & Associates, LLC; Iron Planet; JMT
Trucking Company; Logan Contractors Supply; OMG
Midwest, Inc.; Peterson Contractors, Inc., Welle Law
P.C. and Western Engineering Co., Inc.
Breakout Seminars
2:00 p.m.-3:00 p.m. Session #1 “Deadly Silence” –
Chuck Goodman, Area Vice President and Loss
Control Rep., Arthur J. Gallagher & Co.
In his study, The Iceberg of Ignorance, Sidney Yoshida
concluded that only 4% of an organization’s front-line
problems are known to top management, 9% are known to
middle management, 74% by supervisors, and 100% by
employees. In other words, the employees are the only
ones in an organization that truly know what and where the
hazards of the job are. But in many organizations, the
employees do not communicate upward to their supervisors
and managers. Chuck will examine the importance of
employee communication; will identify the reasons
employees don’t communicate and will explore methods to
improve the communication channel.
2:00-3:00 p.m. Session #2 “Expediting a Project:
Case Study – Highway 20” Kim Triggs and panel
3:00-4:00 p.m. Session #3
“Storm Water Permit Compliance and e-Construction”
– Melissa Serio, IDOT- Melissa will introduce Permix, a
new software tool that will assist with storm water permit
compliance.
3:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m. Session #4 “Business
Succession Planning” - Mitch Johnson, Financial
Advisor, Principal Financial Group and Panel – What
does succession planning mean to your business? Mitch will
share 1 or 2 things a business needs to help them execute
their succession plan successfully and the different
techniques, and financial tools that are available to help in
that process.
5:00 p.m.-8:30 p.m. Michael J. Manatt
Memorial PAC Auction
Join the fun at the Michael J. Manatt Memorial PAC Auction
on Thursday night when the Housby’s Auctioneer
encourages you when the bidding begins.
PAC Auction Bar sponsored by Olson Construction Law, P.C.
8:30 p.m.-9:30 p.m. PAC Buffet
Sponsored by Capital City Equipment Company;
CliftonLarsonAllen, LLP, (CLA); Hawkeye Truck Equipment
and Truck Country of Iowa
9:30 p.m. - Midnight
Hospitality Rooms Open
(Diesel Machinery, Inc. Ad)
11:15 a.m.-11:45 a.m. Legislative Leaders Preview
Scott Newhard, AGCI Executive Vice President,
Moderator - A panel of legislative leaders will preview
what is on the immediate horizon in Iowa politics.
Noon-1:45 p.m. Legislative Luncheon
Sponsored by Concrete Pipe Association of Iowa
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Friday, January 13, 2017
8:30 a.m.-9:00 a.m. Award Winners Photo Session
9:00 a.m.-11:00 a.m. Member Recognition and
Awards Breakfast
A time to celebrate with your fellow members.
Milestone business and membership anniversaries will
be recognized, and members who have proven to be
outstanding corporate citizens will be presented AGCI’s
highest corporate recognition, the Bravo Award. Don’t
miss it.
AGC New Membership Contest Drawing
Prize donated by Jim Hawk Truck Trailers, Inc.
Breakfast Sponsored by Engine Rebuilders Inc.;
George A. Lanxon Piling Sales and Metal Culverts, Inc.
General Information
Registration Fees
An advance registration discount is available until
December 16, 2016. All other pre registrations must
be received by January 6, 2017 for convention
attendance. Registration fees include all scheduled meal
functions, breaks and materials. Beverage tickets will
be included for those registering for the Wednesday
President’s Reception/Banquet and Thursday PAC
Auction.
New Member Special
AGCI is pleased to offer one free individual and one
free spouse/guest convention registration to new
members who have joined AGCI after January, 2015.
Take part in the annual convention experience that
current members enjoy year after year by marking
the New Member box on the Registration Form.
Applications for membership may be obtained by
calling the AGCI office at 800-728-2424 or online at
www.agcia.org.
Cancellations
Cancellations for the convention will be refunded if
requested by December 16, 2016. No refunds will be
issued for cancellations after that date. Substitutions
will be allowed.
Call AGCI at 800-728-2424 with
questions.
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AGC of Iowa Foundation
Fifteen dollars of your registration fee helps support the
AGC of Iowa Foundation. A strong AGCI Foundation will
help sustain Iowans’ commitment to and investment in
public infrastructure – which will result in a stronger
economy, stronger communities, and higher quality of
life for Iowans. Please join with other AGC of Iowa
leaders in support of the Foundation’s Scholarship
program.
You can do this by adding a tax
deductible gift to the Foundation on your
convention registration form. Contributions of $1000
or more qualify for Road Scholar status. Donors will be
recognized at the convention with a “Foundation Donor”
ribbon.
Student Attendees
It’s always been AGC of Iowa’s policy that students
enrolled in post-secondary construction curriculums
at Iowa colleges and universities will be provided a
full complimentary registration courtesy of the AGC
of Iowa membership.
Attire
Suggested attire: All daytime convention events are
business casual. Wednesday evening President’s
Reception & Banquet business dress. Thursday evening
PAC Auction and Buffet. – business casual
Hotel Accommodations
Reservations should be made directly with the Holiday
Inn Airport, 6111 Fleur Drive, Des Moines, IA, 515-2872400. Convention room rates are $89 single and $99
double, plus tax. Please mention AGC to qualify for
these rates. Rooms at conference hotel are limited.
Additional lodging is available at Hampton Inn Airport,
5001 Fleur Drive, 515-287-7300, or Days Inn Airport,
1901 Hackley Ave., 515-256-0603. On demand shuttle
service will be provided from these hotels upon request
to and from the Holiday Inn. Both overflow hotels are
mere minutes away from the Holiday Inn.
Upon Arrival
The Registration Desk will be located in the hotel
Conference Center Foyer. Your registration packet will
include all convention materials, name badge, beverage
tickets & must be picked up at the Registration Desk.
Separate packets will be prepared for Spouse/Guest
registrants.
Name badges are required for
admittance to convention activities.
Registration Desk Hours:
Wednesday, January 11 ... 8:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Thursday, January 12 ...... 8:00 AM - 7:00 PM
Friday, January 13 ........... 8:00 AM - NOON
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2016 Convention Committee
Thanks to each of you for helping plan our 2017 convention!
Marty & Denny Junius, Chair, Iron Planet
Duane and Vickie McDonald, Manatt’s, Inc.
Mark & Jacki Bogue, Hi-Way Products, Inc.
Robert & Lori Cramer, Cramer & Associates, Inc.
Mat DeGroote, Arthur J. Gallagher Risk Management Services, Inc.,
John & Shaun Fay, Arthur J. Gallagher Risk Management Services, Inc.
Matt & Maria Fay, Arthur J. Gallagher Risk Management Services, Inc.
Ken Geoghegan, Murphy Tractor & Equipment Co., Inc.
Mary Griffin, Holmes Murphy & Associates, Inc.
Craig & Judy Hansen, Holmes Murphy & Associates, Inc.
Rick and Mary Harlan, A.M. Cohron & Son, Inc.
Tyler & Jessica Kamerman, Principal Financial Group
Cindy Klein, MLS Landscape & Design, Inc.
Jeff Koudelka, Iowa Plains Signing, Inc.
Mary Lemons, Western Engineering Co., Inc.
Brian & Laura Manatt, Manatt’s, Inc.
Greg & Lacy Manatt, Manatt’s, Inc.
Mitch McDonough, Star Equipment, Ltd.
Brady & Julie Meldrem, Norris Asphalt Paving Company
Brook & Dawn Rosenberg, Arthur J. Gallagher Risk Management Services, Inc.
Joann Sandquist, United Contractors, Inc.
Steve & Marina Sandquist, United Contractors, Inc.
Jeff Stone, Whitfield & Eddy, PLC
Matt & Brandi Triggs, Absolute Concrete
Jeff Vroom, JMT Trucking Company
Doc Wilson, Cummins Central Power, LLC
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Special Thanks to our Sponsors
Contractors Support those who support your Convention.
Please Patronize these Great Sponsors!
We could not have put this convention together without you!
Altorfer Inc.
Arthur J. Gallagher Risk Management Services, Inc.
BITCO Insurance Companies
Boyer Petroleum Company/Lube-Tech & Partners, LLC
Capital City Equipment Company
CliftonLarsonAllen, LLP (CLA)
Concrete Pipe Association of Iowa
Construction Materials, Inc.
Contractors Hot Line
Cummins Central Power LLC
Diesel Machinery, Inc.
EFCO
Engine Rebuilders Inc.
GATR Truck Center
George A. Lanxon Piling Sales
Great Western Bank - Altoona
Hawkeye Truck Equipment
Hi-Way Products, Inc.
Holmes Murphy & Associates, LLC
Housby
Iron Planet
Jim Hawk Truck Trailers, Inc.
JMT Trucking Company
LMC Insurance & Risk Management
L. G. Everist, Inc.
Logan Contractors Supply, Inc.
Lyman-Richey Sand & Gravel Co.
Merchants Bonding Company (Mutual)
Metal Culverts, Inc.
Murphy Tractor & Equipment Co., Inc.
Olson Construction Law, P.C.
OMG Midwest, Inc.
Peterson Contractors, Inc.
Road Machinery & Supplies, Co.
RTL Equipment, Inc.
Star Equipment, Ltd.
Truck Country of Iowa
United Fire Group
Welle Law, P.C.
Whitfield & Eddy Law
Western Engineering Company, Inc.
Woods & Aitken, LLP
Ziegler CAT
NAME BADGES ARE REQUIRED FOR ADMITTANCE TO CONVENTION ACTIVITIES
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95th Annual State Convention
ASSOCIATED GENERAL CONTRACTORS OF IOWA
January 11-13, 2017 ♦ Holiday Inn Airport ♦Des Moines, Iowa
PLEASE Register Online: www.agcia.org
Please duplicate this form for additional registrations.
MEMBER REGISTRATION
Are you a P.E.? r Yes r No
Name ________________________________________ ______________________________
Email Address _________________________________________________________________
Company _____________________________________________________________________
Mailing Address ________________________________________________________________
City, State, Zip ________________________________________________________________
Office Telephone __________________ Fax _________________
SPOUSE/GUEST REGISTRATION
Name ________________________________________
Will Spouse/Guest attend Thursday Spouse/Guest Activities?
r Yes
r No
Do you have any food allergies? _______________________________________________________________________
Attendance Options ↓
INDIVIDUAL
Advance
After
Registration
12/16/16
Full Convention
Wednesday Only
Thursday Only(includes PAC
1
Friday Only
11
Sub Total
$
3
7
Auction)
¨ $245
¨ $170
¨ $180
2
¨ $60
12
4
8
SPOUSE/GUEST
Advance
After
Registration
12/16/16
¨ $285
¨ $190
¨ $200
15
¨ $70
25
$
17
21
¨ $195
¨ $125
¨ $135
16
¨ $60
26
18
22
$
¨ $215
¨ $145
¨ $155
¨ $70
$
a Foundation
Donation
Please accept my annual Foundation campaign contribution:
$50_____ $75_____ $100_____ $500_____ Other $_____
a New
Member
I am a new AGCI member in 2016. Please credit my registration fee.
(Limit one individual & one spouse/guest per firm)
($__________)
If you require special assistance please call 515-283-2424.
$__________
TOTAL DUE $___________
¨ Payment enclosed
¨ Visa
Card No. _________________________ Exp. Date __________
¨ Bill me
¨ MasterCard
Name on Card _____________________ C V V # __________
Cancellations will be refunded, less a $25 administrative fee, if requested by December 16, 2016.
No refunds will be issued for cancellations after that date. Substitutions will be allowed.
PLEASE
Register Online
www.agcia.org
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Discounted Registration Deadline: December 16, 2016
Pre-Convention Registration Deadline: January 6, 2017
CONVENTION REGISTRATION
Associated General Contractors of Iowa
701 E. Court Avenue, Suite B
Des Moines, IA 50309-4901
Fax: 515-244-6289
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Associated General Contractors of Iowa
701 E. Court Avenue, Suite B
Des Moines, IA 50309-4901
Phone: 515-283-2424
Fax: 515-244-6289
www.agcia.org
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