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All CAWV members are invited to the new member orientation on Tuesday, September 14, at 1:00 p.m. in the CAWV Conference Room. Members will meet CAWV officers, committee chairs and staff to learn more about the many services and benefits available through CAWV, AGC of America and ARTBA. "Members that attend an orientation will be more prepared to utilize the association and get the most from their membership," said Membership Chairman Phil Weser.

To register for the orientation or get additional information, contact Pat McDonald at (304) 342-1166 or pmcdonald@cawv.org.

MISS UTILITY ANNOUNCES LOCATE PROCEDURE CHANGES

Miss Utility of West Virginia (MUWV), the organization which manages utility locating for the state, announced that immediate changes were being made in its reporting procedures. MUWV has chosen PassWord, Inc. to take over as their locate request service provider. The voice number (800-245-4848), the fax number (800-217-3720), the Non-Involved number (800-287-4846) and # 811 remain operational. ONTRY, IBIS and Ticket Search ceased operation at that time and replacement services will be made available as soon as feasible. For now, tickets must be submitted by telephone or by using Fax-a-Locate. There will be minor changes in requested information, the order in which information is requested, and in the appearance of tickets received by the members. Further information will be posted on Miss Utility's web site www.muwv.org and on Pass Word's site www.passwordinc.com as it becomes available. Please check both sites for information. Additional information will be available following the September 9 Joint Utility meeting.

MEMBERS EXCITED TO TRAVEL TO CABO FOR MIDYEAR MEETING

CAWV members have begun registering for the 2011 Midyear Meeting being held January 28 - February 2, 2011, at the beautiful Fiesta Americana Grand Los Cabos Resort in Mexico. Members are excited to travel to Cabo and are taking full advantage of the Early Bird rates, which expire on October 15, by returning their forms early. The Program Committee is formulating an excellent mix of business, sporting and social activities to make the 2011 meeting an unforgettable event.

For members making airline reservations, US Air has a direct flight on Thursday from Cabo San Lucas to Charlotte. If members choose to stay until Thursday, February 3, to take advantage of this flight, the Program Committee will look into adding a program on Wednesday, February 2.

For airline information, call National Travel's VIP Travel Services at (304) 357-0808 or (800) 537-0842. For complete information of the 2011 CAWV Midyear Meeting, go to www.cawv.org.

CAWV MEMBERS DISPLAY VINTAGE VEHICLES AT ASSOCIATION'S REMODELED HEADQUARTERS

Everyone loves antique cars. No one can resist the smooth lines, beautiful paint and interesting angles of the cars of yore. Nearly 150 CAWV members joined together on Friday, August 27, to enjoy these beautiful moving works of art at the association's newly remodeled headquarters. The CAWV conference room, which has doubled in size, the renovated kitchen and the new ADA-accessibility features were also on display during the car show. The new video conferencing equipment showed photos of the exquisite Midyear Meeting location, the Fiesta Americana Grand Los Cabos Golf and Spa Resort, being held January 28 - February 2, 2011.

"This was the perfect opportunity to get out my 1967 Mustang Fastback," said Tim Dorsch, Tri-State Roofing and Sheet Metal Company, Charleston. "I haven't got it out this summer, but the chance to bring it out for an afternoon and spend time with CAWV members was irresistible."

Dorsch's Mustang Fastback came in second place to Gene Thompson's 1968 Pontiac GTO, which won the People's Choice Award. Thompson, Ahern, a division of Kokosing, South Charleston, who is a regular car show attendee, enjoyed the variety of vehicles at the event. "At typical car shows there isn't a lot of variety," Thompson noted. "The CAWV car show had a wide variety of antique and classic cars along with newer models to view. It was a lot of fun seeing other member's vehicles."

In addition to muscle cars, there were luxury cars, both antique and newer models, grand tourers, minis, hot rods and a race car. See the September/October issue of West Virginia Construction News for a full wrap up of the event.

A Very Special THANK YOU to Our Sponsors

Ahern, A division of Kokosing
Brown, Edwards & Company
Shamblin Stone, Inc.
Tri-State Roofing and Sheet Metal Company
Vecellio & Grogan, Inc.
Westfield Insurance
Williamson Shriver Architects

MEMBERS CAN SCHEDULE USE OF ASSOCIATION CONFERENCE ROOM, VIDEO CONFERENCING

Association members are invited, and encouraged, to use the CAWV conference room and video conferencing technology for their own meetings. The CAWV's new video conferencing capabilities allow members to participate in meetings without investing significant travel time. This week's Joint Architect's Committee meeting allowed members in Martinsburg to participate without having to travel to Charleston. For additional information, or to schedule use of the conference room, contact Wendy Long at (304) 342-1166 or long@cawv.org.

THERE IS STILL TIME TO REGISTER FOR THE SEPTEMBER 8 WV TRANSPORTATION CONFERENCE

Over 125 transportation leaders from around the state are registered for the 2010 West Virginia Transportation Conference being held Wednesday, September 8, at Stonewall Resort in Roanoke, West Virginia. An agenda and registration materials are available online at www.keepwvmoving.org. The CAWV urges all highway related members to attend this important conference which will feature an address by Rep. Shelley Moore-Capito and Sen. Jay Rockefeller. For more information, contact the CAWV office at (304) 342-1166.

AGC RELEASES UPDATED STATE ECONOMIC DATA SHEETS

AGC maintains data which shows role of construction in the economy and employment in the United States, each state and major metro areas. Updated one-page fact sheets were published this week. Prepared by Ken Simonson, AGC's chief economist, the fact sheet shows that construction employment in West Virginia in July totaled 34,100, an increase of 2.4% from July 2009 and a decease of 16% from the state's peak in December 2006. The full fact-sheet is attached to this week's Newsletter. For additional information from AGC, including national data and details on other states, visit http://www.agc.org/cs/state_economic_fact_sheets.

YOUNG CONTRACTORS PREPARE FOR BUSY YEAR AHEAD

CAWV Young Contractors Chairman Rob Williams discussed the upcoming events along with a recap of association committee actions at the September 2 meeting. In addition to a tour of the Morgantown Utility Board's water treatment plant and a tailgate prior to the WVU v USF game on October 14, the committee will hold several panel discussions throughout the coming year. Plans are currently being finalized for a Construction in Politics panel in November. The group will repeat the very successful Legislature Day and Canstruction events. Committee members are also asked to start planning to attend the Spring Meeting which will be held in May.

"I see great value in the Young Contractors committee developing the future leaders of the state's construction industry," Chairman Williams said. "In an effort to provide such development, I have a number of ideas and opportunities for members to look forward to over the next year. I also hope to incorporate a number of outreach, networking, and social events to give our membership an opportunity to serve the community while building working relationships amongst ourselves and with new members that will lead to an even stronger CAWV in the future."

Young Contractor members will receive meeting materials and minutes next week. For additional information, contact Rob Williams at Robert.Williams@vecelliogrogan.com or (304) 252-6575 or Lindsay Stephens at lstephens@cawv.org or (304) 342-1166.

JOHN RAESE TO FACE OFF AGAINST GOV. MANCHIN FOR SENATE SEAT

Republican John Raese will campaign against Governor Joe Manchin, Democrat, for the state's senate seat left vacant by the passing of Sen. Robert C. Byrd. Both received over 70 percent of the vote in the August 28 Primary Election. The special senate election will be held on November 2, the same day as the General Election.

JOHN SHOTT OFF OF SENATE BALLOT

Republicans in West Virginia 10th Senatorial District Convention selected by a vote of 14-12 Phillip "Phil" Stevens of Summers County to represent the party on the ballot on the November ballot instead of Senator John Shott. Mr. Shott was appointed by Gov. Joe Manchin to fill the Senate seat vacated by the passing of Senator Don Caruth. Mr. Shott, who would have been unopposed on the ballot in the November general election, also withdrew his name for election to the House of Delegates representing the state's 24th Delegate District in order to be considered for the Senate bid.