National Electrical Contractors Association
Penn-Del-Jersey Chapter
“Connect with the Best”
Officers
Thomas G. Moore, Jr….Governor
Franklin P. Holleran….President
Luke R. Cunningham..V. President
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Daniel J. Hahn…Treasurer
Spring 2008
Board of Directors
B. Eugene Battaglia
Steve Bolef
Joseph J. Cavanaugh
Michael V. Clinger
Edward Collison
Donald Culbertson
Luke P. Cunningham
Luke R. Cunningham
Christopher J. Dion
Edward Duff
Robert W. Duff
James F. Fitzsimmons
J. Stuart Ford
Edward J. Gilmore
Michael Gitlin
Scott H. Groh
Daniel J. Hahn
John F. Hahn, Jr.*
Franklin P. Holleran
Robert Hobbs
Robert I. Judd
Joseph Kaluhiokalani
Mark Kane
Walter Kuharchik
Michael J. Lecce
Natalie O. Linder
Charles H. MacDonald
Joseph Metzger
Thomas G. Moore, Jr.*
Gabriel Noto*
Matthew Poff
Donald K. Rees
Randy Roberts
Robert F. Rosato
Bruce D. Shelly
Terry Simpson
Thomas A. Vasoli
Bernette D. Wrobel
* Denotes Past President
Emeritus Board Members
William H. Clinger
Joseph Cotumaccio
James Schleiden
Dennis E. Smith
Record Crowd, Record Fundraising...
On May, 19, 2008, the Chapter was
the proud sponsor of another outstanding Golf Classic at Huntingdon
Valley Country Club to benefit the
Ronald Smallwood Scholarship
Fund. A record of over 230 members
and guests enjoyed the golf and dinner reception. The weather cooperated with us and it was a beautiful day
of golf and friendship.
Highlights of the Golf Classic included Ed Gilmore’s group (Ed Gilmore, Terry Farrell, Brandon
Siemion and George Lyngarkos)
(left to right: Jeff Scarpello, Frank Holleran, Terry Farrell,
George Lyngarkos, Ed Gilmore and Ron Smallwood)
which won the Smallwood Championship cup. The Spectrum Electric team
(Gary Jonas, Mike Flynn, Richard
Dean and Kevin Campbell) and the
Cooper Electric foursome (Chuck
Fox, Mark Rusden, Bob Slavin and
Jere Reedinger) won first place for
their respective courses. A list of all
this year's winners and pictures from
the event appear within.
(left to right: Jeff Scarpello, Frank Holleran, Richard Dean,
Mike Flynn, Gary Jonas, Kevin Campbell and Ed Gilmore)
We sincerely thank all of our participants and sponsors for their generous
donation to the Smallwood Scholarship
Fund. We raised a record-setting $60,000.00
from the event.
Special thanks to our Golf Committee: Ed
Gilmore, H.B. Frazer Co., Robert Rosato,
Suburban Electrical Constr. Co., Inc., Jim
Breslin, Wm. A.J. Shaeffer’s Sons, Inc.,
Charlie MacDonald, Charles H. MacDonald
Electric, Inc. and Ron Smallwood, Veteran
Member for all their hard work in making this
event another success. We also thank our Veteran Members, Associate Members and
IBEW Locals for their support.
(left to right: Bob Hobbs, Al Friscia, Steve Goldberg
and Alan Powell)
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After 20 Years of Dedicated Service, Gilmore to Step Down as Chair…
We congratulate Ed Gilmore for his outstanding work as Chair of the Annual NECA Golf Classic. Under Ed's leadership and through his philanthropic efforts, the Chapter raised over $368,000 for the
Smallwood Scholarship Fund and awarded almost $200,000 to over 60 deserving students who are children and grandchildren of our member representatives.
After 20 years of dedicated service, Ed has decided to step
down as Chair of the Committee. We hope Ed will stay
active with the Committee and as our "auctioneer." On
behalf of the Chapter, Frank Holleran and Jeff Scarpello
recognized Ed's efforts at the dinner following the golf
outing and presented Ed with special gifts to commemorate
his fine service as Chair.
(left to right: Frank Holleran, Ed Gilmore and Jeff Scarpello)
Golf Classic Winners…
Toomey-Flynn Winners
1st Gross Ed Gilmore - Terry Farrell
George Lyngarkos - Brandon Siemion
2nd Gross Jerry Nichols - Chris Evans
Walt Kuharchik - Roy Cohen
3rd Gross Ed Duff - Eddie Duff
Kirk Dolaway - Jay Halferty
Flynn-Centennial Winners
1st Gross Gary Jonas - Mike Flynn
Richard Dean - Kevin Campbell
2nd Gross Charles MacDonald - Bob Hill
(left to right: Mike Simonka, Joe Kaluhiokalani, Jerry Rothstein,
and Ed Duff)
Dennis Opper - Anthony Byler
Centennial-Toomey Winners
3rd Gross Douglas Drummond - Dave Hayes
1st Gross Chuck Fox - Mark Rusden
Jim McNally - Rob MacLennan
Bob Slavin - Jere Reedinger
2nd Gross Dennis Smith - Bob Duff
Bill Vasoli - Steve Flannery
3rd Gross Ken Oakes - Jim Slobozien
Jeff Gillece - Fran Miller
Straightest Drive:
Toomey #9
Paul Bizon
Flynn #1
Kevin Dare
Centennial #9
Jim Schleiden
Closest to the Pin:
(left to right: Walt Kuharchik and Ed Duff)
Toomey #5
Ron Robertson
Flynn #4
John Sparco
Centennial #6
Dan Franks
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Thanks to our Golf Classic Sponsors…
Raffle Prize Winners...
Hole-in-One Contest
Cocktail Reception
Matrix Service Industrial Contractors , Inc.
J.P. Rainey & Co., Inc.
Lunch Buffet
Refreshment Stations
Cooper Electric
Stacey Braun Associates, Inc.
Closest to the Pin Contest
Nucero Electrical Construction Co.
Jim Schleiden - Emeritus Member
Cavanaugh Electrical Contracting, Inc.
Source Lighting, Inc.
Jack Graham - Rumsey Electric
Local Union #126, IBEW
TriTech Systems, Inc.
NetVersant—Philadelphia
West Side Hammer Electric
Pagoda Electrical, Inc.
(Special thanks to both Jim and Jack who
donated their 50/50 winnings back to the
Scholarship Fund)
Awards Table
Penn Lighting Associates
Hatzel & Buehler, Inc.
Straightest Drive
Kuharchik Construction, Inc.
Charles H. MacDonald Electric, Inc.
Tricomm Services Corp.
Dinner Buffet
Union Electric Contr. Co.
G.R. Noto Elec. Constr. & Data
Putting Contest
Driving Range
Carr & Duff, Inc.
Local Union #126, IBEW
Ashton Churchill Cigars
Frank M. Vaccaro & Associates, Inc.
Local Union #98, IBEW
50 Foot Putting Contest
Jim Meyer—Battaglia Electric, Inc.
50/50 - $700.00 (2 winners)
Silent Auction Winners...
Foursome and lunch at Huntingdon Valley
Country Club - Sponsored by Huntingdon
Valley Country Club
Kirk Dolaway - All-Met Recycling
Foursome at Island Green Country Club Sponsored by Carr & Duff, Inc.
Richard Dean—United Inspection Agency
Putting Green
Cohen, Seglias, Pallas, Greenhall & Furman, P.C.
Hole Sponsorships
I.B. Abel, Inc.
Academy Electrical Contrs., Inc.
Ace Electric, Inc.
Aloha Communication Contractors
Battaglia Electric, Inc.
Joseph E. Biben Sales Corp.
Billows Electric Supply Co., Inc.
Black Box Network Services
Silas Bolef Company
Carr & Duff, Inc.
William H. Clinger Corporation
Conti Electric, Inc.
Jerry Coyne Electrical Contr. Co., LLC
Eagle I. Electric, Inc.
EMMS Electric, Inc.
Everon Electrical Contractors, Inc.
Robert Ford Electric Company
Franklin Electric Co.
H.B. Frazer Co.
Furness Electric Co.
GEM Group
M. Gitlin Co., Inc.
Hatzel & Buehler, Inc.
Edwin L. Heim Co.
Houston Wire & Cable
Kuharchik Construction, Inc.
Local Union #81, IBEW
Local Union #163, IBEW
Local Union #313, IBEW
Local Union #380, IBEW
Local Union #607, IBEW
Miller Bros. – Div. of Wampole Miller
J.R. Metzger, Inc.
NetVersant - Philadelphia
Nucero Electrical Construction Co.
Pagoda Electrical, Inc.
Penn Lighting Associates
Preferred Electric, Inc.
Riggs Distler & Co., Inc.
Rumsey Electric
Jeff & Peggy Scarpello
SEI Investments
Wm. A.J. Shaeffer’s Sons, Inc.
Shelly Electric Company, Inc.
Shoreline Electric, Inc.
The Simkiss Agency, Inc.
Source Lighting, Inc.
Suburban Electrical Constr. Co., Inc.
Superior Electric Service Company
Union Electric Contracting Co.
Union Labor Life/Trust Fund Advisors
Frank M. Vaccaro & Associates, Inc.
Wachovia Retirement Services
Walsh Electrical, Inc.
Day of Golf at Applebrook Golf Club - Sponsored by Charles H. MacDonald Electric, Inc.
Kirk Dolaway - All-Met Recycling
4 tickets - Phillies vs. Cardinals - Sponsored
by Carr & Duff, Inc.
Ed Gilmore - H.B. Frazer Co.
Live Auction Winners...
“Pat Burrell” Suite at Citizens Bank Park
(2 winners)
George Lyngarkos—Illuminations, Inc.
Bob Fitch - M. Gitlin Co., Inc.
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Scholarship contributions have increased by more than 300% over
the past 6 years.
Thanks to you our Sponsors!
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Chapter Proudly Announces Safety Award Winners...
On May 19, 2008 the Chapter was proud to announce the winners of the
3rd Annual Safety Awards which were presented at the reception following
our golf outing. We congratulate all of our winners of the Safety Award and
commend them on their excellence in Safety in the workplace.
The Marketing Task Force Committee of the Penn-Del-Jersey Chapter,
NECA established the Annual Safety Award to promote the importance of
safety in the workplace. Due to the increase of participation and labor hours,
the Chapter has increased the number of categories from five (5) to seven (7)
in this past year. The seven (7) Award categories are: 0 to 25,000 labor
hours, 25,001 to 50,000 labor hours, 50,001 to 100,000 labor hours, 100,001
to 150,000 labor hours, 150,001 to 300,000 labor hours, 300-001 to 500,000
labor hours and over 500,000 labor hours.
(left to right: Jeff Scarpello, Dan Hahn, Frank Holleran
and Tom McNulty)
The Safety Award is a distinct marketing tool with which a contractor can differentiate themselves from their competitors.
We encourage all members to complete the application so you too can be recognized for your safety in the workplace.
Please call the Chapter Office if you have any questions.
2008 Safety Award Winners
Company
Representative
0-25,000 Labor hours
Aloha Communications Contrs., Inc.
Joseph Kaluhiokalani
Independent Wiring, Inc.
Donald R. McDevitt
25,001-50,000 Labor hours
Jerry Coyne Elec. Contr. Co. LLC
Gerald L. Coyne
50,001-100,000 Labor hours
J.R. Metzger, Inc.
Joseph R. Metzger
Preferred Electric, Inc.
Joseph Sparco/John Sparco
Vanalt Electrical Construction, Inc.
Richard Heller
100,001-150,000 Labor hours
Tricomm Services Corp.
Kevin Oliver
150,001-300,000 Labor hours
Peter D. Furness Electric Co.
Daniel J. Hahn
300,001-500,000 Labor hours
Matrix Service Industrial Contractors
Rick Neill
Over 500,000 Labor hours
Battaglia Electric, Inc.
B. Eugene Battaglia
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Chapter Wins NECA District II Awards...
At the Eastern Region Meeting, there were over 32 Chapters and 600 contractors competing for the District
Awards. Our members and Chapter once again made a highly impressive showing by winning five (5) of the
seven (7) NECA Awards presented for our District.
Congratulations to our Chapter Officers for 2007 and
2008, B. Eugene Battaglia, Battaglia Electric, Inc.
Luke R. Cunningham, West Side Hammer Electric,
Daniel J. Hahn, Peter D. Furness Electric Co.,
Franklin P. Holleran, H.B. Frazer Co., Thomas G.
Moore, Jr., J.P. Rainey & Co., Inc., Gabriel Noto,
G.R. Noto Electrical Construction & Telecommunications Construction and Dennis E. Smith, Carr &
Duff, Inc. Special thanks also to our Educational Committee Members, Thomas A. Vasoli, Vasoli Electric
Co., Inc., Michael V. Clinger, Wm. H. Clinger Corp.,
Bernette D. Wrobel, Pagoda Electrical, Inc. and
(left to right: Jim Lewis, Dan Hahn, Frank Holleran, Tom Moore,
Thomas J. McNulty, Chapter Staff. The Chapter has Tom McNulty and Jeff Scarpello)
now won the awards for Best Education Program and most new members every year since the inception of the
awards program five (5) years ago.
50,001-100,000 Labor hours Safety Award
J.R. Metzger, Inc. — Joseph R. Metzger
50,001-100,000 Labor hours Safety Award
Vanalt Electrical Construction, Inc. - Richard Heller
Best Education Program in 2007
Penn-Del-Jersey Chapter
Most New Members in 2007
Penn-Del-Jersey Chapter
The Brooke Stauffer - NEIS Award
Penn-Del-Jersey Chapter
Chapter Sponsors Pocono 200 Race Car Event ...
On Saturday, June 7th, the Eastern PA Business Managers’ Association and the Chapter cosponsored a hospitality event
for ARCA RE/MAX Series driver Alli Owens at Pocono Raceway in Long Pond, PA. There were over 100 people in attendance including IBEW International President Ed Hill, Vice President Don Siegel, IBEW members, NECA contractors,
staff and guests.
Alli Owens is a teen racecar driver who is solely sponsored by the National Labor Management Cooperation Committee
(NLMCC), a joint entity of NECA and the IBEW. A prominent feature of the sponsorship is the use of the website, ElectrifyingCareers.com, which is emblazoned across the hood of Alli’s No. 12 racecar, on her fire suit and helmet, and her pit
crew’s shirts, hats, and more. The website, jointly developed by NECA and IBEW, is aimed at getting young people
charged up about careers in the unionized electrical industry.
This was Alli’s first visit to Pennsylvania to race in the Pocono 200. Prior to the race, Owens came by the tent with her
family and coach and thanked everyone for attending. IBEW Vice President Don Siegel gave a special thanks to the
Penn-Del-Jersey Chapter, NECA for cosponsoring this event.
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NECA/Local 98 Electrical and Telecommunications Trade Show a Huge Success...
The NECA/Local 98 Electrical and Telecommunications Trade Show held on May 10, 2008, sponsored by IBEW
Local 98, ATEI (Apprentice Training for the Electrical Industry), and Penn-Del-Jersey Chapter, NECA was well
attended. Over 800 apprentices, journeymen, contractors, staff and end-users walked through the halls of Local 98 to
obtain valuable cross-industry perspective from over fifty (50) industry vendors; network with industry colleagues who
share the same challenges; and learn about new products that will influence the future of the electrical industry. In light
of the show’s great success, we look forward to a bigger and better event next year. Special thanks to Joe Pierce for his
efforts in organizing this program.
Pennsylvania Concerned Contractors Coalition Making Progress...
This past April a coalition was formed called the Pennsylvania Concerned
Contractors. It consists of a diverse group including Electrical, Mechanical,
Sheet Metal, and Plumbing contractors, IBEW and other building trades,
NECA, and ABC Representatives from union and non-union organizations.
The purpose of the coalition is to work on issues of similar interest including
Single vs. Separate Prime, Elimination of Multiple Licenses, Elimination of
Paid if Paid clauses, and protection of Mechanics Lien Law Reforms.
On Saturday, April 26th, at the Crowne Plaza in King of Prussia, PA
the coalition met for the first time. The issues were discussed and four
committees were formed including Legislation, Public Relations and
(NECA Representatives meeting with Legislators)
Investigation, Grass Roots and Steering. One of the speakers present was
Frank Sirianni, President of Pennsylvania State Building and Construction Trades Council, who spoke on the issue of single
prime vs. multi-prime bidding on public works jobs. The floor opened for discussion and the consensus of the group was to
contact representatives and ask them to support the Separations Act.
The main issue of focus thus far since the formation of the Concerned Contractors has been the Separations Act. On Tuesday, June 3rd, in front of the Capital Rotunda in Harrisburg, PA, a breakfast was held for all State Senators, State Representatives, Associations, Contractors, and Unions. The purpose of this event was for the Concerned Contractors to voice their opposition to the waivers of the Separations Act through one-on-one conversations with their Representatives.
Turn out for the breakfast was great on the side of our Legislators and members of Pennsylvania Concerned Contractors. It
was also apparent how this very diverse group of associations, organizations, unions, and non-affiliated companies worked
together for the common good of our industry. The Chapter had a great response with fourteen (14) members in attendance,
including: Bill Fischer, Carr & Duff, Inc., William C. Lex, Lex Electric Co., Inc., Philip S. Lex, Lex Electric Co., Inc.,
Robert Daveys, Mulhern Electric Co., Curt Fox, Nucero Elec. Constr. Co., Inc., Steve Bolef, Silas Bolef Co., Tim Ferris, Whitemarsh Electric, Inc., Bethany Watters, H.B. Frazer Co., Mike Clinger, Wm. H. Clinger Corp., Mike Kelly,
Shelly Electric Co., Inc., Joe Pierce and Nick Bradley, Chapter Staff. We are hopeful some positive change in regards to
the Separations Act will happen within the next month. What can you do to help? Write, email, and/or call the state senators
and representatives where you reside to help preserve the Separations Act, particularly in school construction. If you have
any further questions regarding the Pennsylvania Concerned Contractors, please contact Nick Bradley, Government Affairs/
Business Development Coordinator, at 215-732-1444.
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Upcoming Chapter/MEI Seminars:
July 1st
“Lessons from the Florida Initiative -- and how they can apply to the Central PA Initiative”
The Woodlands Inn & Resort/8:30 a.m. - 11:00 a.m./Dr. Ross Koppel, Univ. of Pennsylvania
July 8th
“What Electrical Contractors Need to Know About Avoiding Construction/Electrical Accidents”
Crowne Plaza Valley Forge/8:00 a.m. - 10:00 a.m./Robert J. Mongeluzzi, Esquire
September 23rd
“New Trustee Rights and Responsibilities”
The Woodlands Inn & Resort/8:00 a.m. - 10:00 a.m./Jeffrey P. Scarpello and Chapter Staff
October 16th
“Leadership Dynamics” - MEI**
Crowne Plaza Valley Forge/8:00 a.m. - 3:30 p.m./Norb Slowikowski
October 24th
“Ten Things Contractors Must Do in Response to an Accident”
Crowne Plaza Valley Forge/8:00 a.m. - 10:00 a.m./John F. Millen, Sr., Esquire
November 6th
“Harnessing Technology to Increase Profitability” - MEI**
Crowne Plaza Valley Forge/8:00 a.m. - 3:30 p.m./Thomas Glavinich, D.E., P.E.
Courses approved for CEU credits by the New Jersey Board of Examiners of Electrical Contractors**
Update on NECA/IBEW Pennsylvania Small Works
Industry Nights...
New Jersey Electrical License
Renewal…
All electrical contractors renewing their
New Jersey Electrical License needs to
meet the requirement of 34 hours of Continuing Education Credits by March 31,
2009. New Jersey requires ten (10) hours
of Code Update (nine (9) hours of Code and
one (1) hour of New Jersey Law). The remaining twenty-four (24) hours must be
Board approved courses. The Chapter has
been approved for six (6) courses this year,
with two (2) remaining in 2008. If you
have any questions regarding license renewal or a particular class, please contact
our Director of Education, Tom McNulty at
570-347-4775.
Teenage racecar driver phenom
Alli Owens attended a Small
Works Industry Night in WilkesBarre, Pa. on June 5, 2008, prior to
her running in the ARCA Pocono
200, on June 7, 2008. IBEW VicePresident Donald Siegel, representatives from Local Union’s #81,
#163, #375, and #1319, five (5)
NECA contractor firms, including: Ace Electric, Inc., Arc Electric, Inc.,
Cavanaugh Electrical Contr., Inc., Orlando Diefenderfer Elec. Contr.,
Inc. and West Side - Hammer Electric and field representatives from both
the IBEW and our Chapter attended the Industry Night. This Industry Night
produced fifty-three (53) applicants. Additional Industry Nights that were
recently co-sponsored by NECA-IBEW were the Reading and York Divisions along with L.U.‘s #229 and #743 on March 27, 2008, the Chester, Norristown, and the Line Divisions along with L.U.’s #126, #380, and #654 on
April 16, 2008, the Shamokin Division and L.U. #607 on April 24, 2008,
and the Harrisburg Division and L.U. #143 on May 29, 2008.
We continue to encourage all of our employers to take a serious look at
taking advantage of the Pa. Small Works Initiative. Please call Tony Ennis
at 570-419-2159 for details.
Executive Director:
Jeffrey P. Scarpello
Field Reps. & Staff Associates:
Thomas J. Burke, Jr.
Anthony G. (Tony) Ennis
Thomas J. McNulty
Joseph Pierce
Nick Bradley
Director of Education:
Thomas J. McNulty
Office Staff:
Luba Woskres…..Dir. of Member Services
Dorothy (Dottie) Trush………Accountant
Carol Andrews……NEBF Administrator
Sarah Bennett....Dir. of Public Relations
Debra Evangelisti...Administrative Asst.
NECA 2008 Calendar of Events
8/2 to 8/9/2008
NJATC National Training Institute
Knoxville, TN
8/4 to 8/6/2008
Eastern Managers’ Meeting
Knoxville, TN
8/17 to 8/21/2008
CIR
Washington, DC
9/5 to 9/7/2008
Penn State NECA Student Chapter Gains Affiliation with our
Chapter…
A Student Chapter at the Pennsylvania
State University has recently become
affiliated with our Chapter. NECA student chapters are intended to introduce
their young members to the world of
electrical contracting. Regular NECA
chapters provide assistance by exposing
students to industry-related educational
programs and helping arrange internships with local NECA-member con(left to right: David Riley, Jeff Scarpello, Nick Bradley and
tractors and field trips to NECA conDon Bradley)
tractors’ offices and work sites.
On Thursday, June 12th Jeff Scarpello and Nick Bradley met with David Riley, the
student chapter’s faculty advisor, in Gettysburg, Pennsylvania to present him with the
student chapter charter certificate. The meeting occurred at a site of solar-powered
homes being constructed by Don Bradley, of Bradley Construction, a leader in the solar
power industry. David Riley is an associate professor in Penn State’s Department of
Architectural Engineering and is co-author of NECA National Foundation’s recent
study on “Emerging Green Markets: Strategies for Electrical Contractors on LEED
and Green Building Projects.” He was also advisor to the Penn State student team that
competed in the 2007 Solar Decathlon with support from the Penn-Del-Jersey Chapter,
NECA and ELECTRI International. Our chapter welcomes and looks forward to working with David Riley and the Penn State student chapter in developing new leaders for
our industry.
Penn-Del-Jersey Chapter, NECA
1500 Walnut Street
Suite 1630
Philadelphia, PA 19102
Board of Directors Meeting/Retreat
Skytop Lodge, Skytop, PA
9/8 to 9/9/2008
District II Council Meeting
Baltimore, MD
10/4 to 10/7/2008
NECA Convention/Exposition
Chicago, IL
11/16 to 11/20/2008
CIR
Washington, DC
11/18/2008
Board of Directors Meeting
Crowne Plaza, Valley Forge
11/18/2008
Annual Membership Meeting
Crowne Plaza, Valley Forge
Registration is now open for the NECA 2008 Show….
Plan on joining the Chapter and attend the NECA
Convention and NECA Show in the Windy City
on October 4–7, 2008 — Mark your calendars
now. Budget to bring your key people and
educate your staff in today’s electrical industry.
NECA promises to give you the educational tools
that you need to effectively compete in this work
environment. The Penn-Del-Jersey, Chapter currently has a room block at the Fairmont
Hotel Chicago. The early registration deadline is August 8, 2008 so register now.
12/06/2008
Chapter Holiday Party
Park Hyatt—Bellevue Hotel
"Quality Always First—with a NECA Member"
Call 1-866-NECANOW or visit us at www.neca-pdj.org