By / Gina Medel, SMACNA SoCal President
It’s exciting to begin the summer months coming out of some great events and with some important momentum for the education committee.
As some of you may recall, forming an education committee was a key objective for the board of directors when I began my tenure as SMACNA SoCal president. As my term winds down in October of this year, I am pleased the education committee is growing and will undoubtedly offer a strong roster of education and training offerings for our members moving forward.
Members can sign up for a contracts and AI seminar scheduled on September 9 in Anaheim, which looks at how to responsibly and effectively use AI to make, revise, and understand contracts, and to avoid pitfalls when working with them. There is a lot AI can do and it is an important business tool, particularly if we learn its functionality and limitations and apply them in our professional settings.
We have been working hard to expand the education committee’s reach and to increase participation, and we look forward to seeing our members out at this training session.
In June, I attended the Council of Chapter Representatives meeting in Quebec City, Canada. It was a wonderful experience to connect with other presidents and chapter executives and gain valuable insights into emerging industry trends and challenges, including AI, workforce development, and construction industry trends.
Once my terms ends, I will have a short break before taking on the CAL SMACNA presidency. There, I look forward to serving our members and doing my part to make our industry stronger than ever. I look forward to helping strengthen the chapter and to making sure the association remains responsive to evolving issues and delivers value to our members for long-term success.
Have a wonderful summer! ▪
