Elevator Industry Group Of Southern California

EIGSC_February 2012

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It seems like yesterday when I just wished you all a Happy New Year and here we are into February. I hope your year is going well. In reviewing your January are you satisfied that your goals and objectives for the New Year are on target? Charles Givens in his book “Super Self” reminds us that to double your effectiveness, apply the 20/80 rule which basically says: “Just 20% of the activities on which you could choose to spend your time will produce 80% of the results you’re after. Conversely, spending time and energy on the other 80% of your possible activities will produce only 20% of the results you are after. How much time do you spend planning and reviewing?

Last month, we heard a solid legal message from Guy R. Gruppie and Mhare O. Mouradian from Murchison & Cumming LLP as was in keeping with our “Survive and Thrive” theme for 2012.

Thank you Murchison and Cumming LLP for speaking at EIGSC in January and the bags filled with goodies!

This month I am delighted to announce our guest speaker for February is Craig Valine (a Marketing Coach and Strategist) whose topic is “How to magnetically attract all the customers you want”. Craig leads a large group of Entrepreneurs, Business Owners and Professionals in producing more effective ways to Market their business and grow their income and should electrify your Marketing efforts.

You Elevator Contractor’s are so busy building, servicing, repairing and modernizing Southern California’s Elevator’s sometime you forget to sharpen your business tools. That is precisely what two hours out of your month will produce at the EIGSC monthly meetings. We intend to cover all aspects of your business in each of our monthly meetings. This brief interruption of your business each month will also help you and remind you in your planning and reviewing process.

Please let a Board Member know of your attendance each month because our attendance is growing and we have to notify Taix Restaurant how many seats and meals to prepare. You can do it by Phone or E-Mail, EIGSoCal@gmail.com.

Finally, according to Dennis Prager, in his book “Happiness is a Serious Problem – A Human Nature Repair Manual, says “An important Value to your happiness is Clarity, having Explanations (Clarity) matters a great deal. A lack of Clarity suggests that our life is in chaos; chaos suggests meaningless; and meaningless guarantees unhappiness”. “As with all growth and depth, the more you understand, the more you want to understand and this transforms us from bystanders to actors”. Clarity is a Blessing.

Is that Clear?

George “Buzz” Markert (Elevator Equipment Corp – EECO)
2012 EIGSC President

Pictured Left to Right: Christine Lam (EPCO; Secretary), Ralph Lawson (Retired; Vice President), George "Buzz" Markert (EECO; President), and Janice Clavet (Lerch Bates; Treasurer)

HAPPY NEW YEAR!

As the incoming President for the year 2012 I would like, as my first official statement to say, that we all owe a debt of gratitude to our outgoing President, Allan Lloyd. It wasn’t enough for him to serve a one year term but Allan presided for three consecutive years. So, on behalf of the Group, Allan, we thank you for your dedication and hard work.

The Presidents Monthly Message

Each month you will now receive as part of each month’s issue of the “Shaft” the President’s Message. This will be preceded by a summary of the previous meeting which includes a treasurer’s report , new business, old business and of course a synopsis of our main speaker’s topic. My message to you all this month is an open invitation for anyone wishing to announce promotions, changes in personnel, change of address, a new or improved product or some significant information you wish to share with the group. Don’t keep your business a secret, this space is free Advertising , free Public Relations and in most cases an interest to everyone who pays their dues.

Now you pay your dues on time and the EIGSC  thanks you for that, then we don’t see you until the Golf Tournament or worse the Christmas Meeting and Dinner. Actually, we are glad to see you anytime, but this year we all need to be more pro-active and take a more concerted effort to attend more regularly and when we do bring a guest to show them what we are all about. At our last regular meeting Teresa Witham of the National Elevator Contractor’s Association reminded us why we belong and are active in EIGSC and the NECA in the first place. Not only is it a good place to network but we educate, we regulate, we learn and in so doing enhance the worth of our Industry and our own Business (and many of us have made good friends in the process).

Therefore, the theme for the EIGSC this year is “Survive and Thrive”. 2011 had its share of bad economic news with Government deficits, housing slump, weak dollar, high unemployment, and a general lack of business and consumer confidence.  But if we are going to “Survive and even Thrive” in 2012, regardless of the turndown, we must focus on the “Positive”. Getting new Customers, Business retention (keeping our customer base happy), dealing with competition, improving the quality of our service or products, learning new business techniques and in general improving our own business climate. Our monthly speakers will focus on those elements which will ultimately help us improve our Market Share.

I would like to hear from you all on what you would like to hear or what you would like to see happen at the EIGSC, especially from you Elevator Contractor’s. Supplier’s if you have someone who you think could speak to the group with this theme in mind please let me know.  Perhaps you would like to share some thoughts of your own that will promote our theme. Retired members should also get involved and share your experience and wisdom.

Finally, take care of yourself this year. Eat well, exercise, learn, keep medical conditions under control, keep socially engaged with a variety of interesting friends, have a spiritual and happy life.

Best to you all  and your families in 2012,

George “Buzz” Markert (Elevator Equipment Corp.)

EIGSC Board of Directors: Christine Lam (Elevator Products Co.) and Janice Claret (Lerch Bates)

The Shaft November 2011

31 Members and guests were on hand for the November lunch, we began with the usual introductions, and then right down to business, I had spoken with George Markert the President for 2012 and he was not able to be with us but is looking forward to the challenge. The other officers were named, Darla Abel is Vice President. Janice Claret Treasure and Christine Lam is our Secretary. Lucky George with all the lovely ladies.

After all the offices were noted the group. The group Enjoyed a fine lunch either roasted chicken or almond encrusted trout.

The presentations began with a couple of videos from Hyundai Elevator. The first showing the product offering from Hyundai including, Elevators Escalators and Moving walks. Parking Systems, in addition to very sophisticated Material Handling systems, and Platform Screen doors.

A second video showing highlighting the Hyundai Test tower with the World’s fastest elevator at 1080 meters a minute. I googled it, that is 3,543.30709 feet per minute.

All agreed the presentation was impressive.

Teresa Witham, Executive Director of the National Association of Elevator Contractors, spoke on the benefits of an NAEC membership and how it affects those in the industry. Some of these benefits include NAEC’s Education and Certification programs; special member pricing for NAEC hosted events, Annual Membership Directory and Elevator World’s monthly magazine; access to the members only area of the website, which allows admission to technical documents, online member directory, industry calendar and more. NAEC also shared a complimentary Educational Conference and Convention/Exposition package with two lucky winners!

Thank you very much Teresa for presenting, and the generosity from the NAEC with the two fabulous prizes packages.

In December we have our Christmas Party on December 21^st. This is always well attended and is a great time to see old friends during the holiday season. Please respond to the evite with your menu choice of either Turkey of Ham.

In January we have a presentation form our members from Murchison & Cumming, LLP. Their rescheduled presentation from September, this will be on Spoilage of Evidence, which should be good information for all.

In addition to the great trips provided from the NAEC to Atlantic City, and Porta

Rico on by Carlyon Chavez and, stolen by Ray Miller.

 We had door Prizes from Doris Brannon Wine, Mary Ann King, (Hostess of Romper Room) Bottle of Vino and a Magic Mirror, Stan Schultz A Book, Leslie Malloy West Coast Pads Vodka, Dick Vinciquerra, AFD Industries, Best Buy Gift Card, Gordon Wege CED $25 Visa Gift Card, Steve Grainer Mitsubishi Elevator, 2 bottles of California’s finest, Andrew Ryan Innovation Industries Jack Daniels, Eric Weiss Murchison Cunnings Wine, Allan Lloyd Hyundai Elevator Baileys, Carlyon Chavez EECO, Marker’s Mark (which she likely won)  Sam Farooqi Par Paint Co. Big bottle of J&B, Drew Furman KONE Spares, $20 Starbucks, and Ray Miller, Draka bottle of Ripple.

A special thanks to all that normally don’t make it but did this month, Dick Vunciquerra AFD, Heinz Stickler of Bucher, Teresa of course form the NAEC, and or friends from Mitsubishi it has been too long.

Thanks again to all, and see you all in a couple weeks.