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 QUOIN
 An AGC Chapter

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 Fort Worth and
 East Texas
 972.647.0697
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QUOIN’s Spring Golf Tournament a Huge Success
On Monday, May 5, 2008, QUOIN held its annual Spring Golf Classic at Brookhaven Country Club. The Chapter would like to thank all participants, Sponsors and Door Prize Sponsors in this Golf Fun Day. See Winners and Sponsors listed below:

Thanks to Our Sponsors

Balfour Beatty Construction
C.D. Henderson Construction Services, Ltd.
Charter Builders, Ltd.
CMC Rebar
Ennis Steel Industries, Inc.
Facility Solutions Group (FSG)
Griffith Nixon Davison, P.C.
Heussner Insurance Agency, Inc.
IMA of Texas, Inc.
J.E. Dunn Construction
Key Construction Texas, LLC
McCarthy Building Companies, Inc.
McGraw Hill Construction/Dodge
MPG Erectors, Inc.
T.A.S. Commercial Concrete Construction, LP
TDIndustries, Inc.
Walton Construction
Wilks Masonry Corporation

Thanks to Our Door Prize Sponsors

Ahern Rentals
Cadence McShane Corporation
FC Background Formerly HR First Contact, LLC   
McGraw-Hill Construction    
Professional Service Industries, Inc.
QUOIN Education & Research Foundation
Southern Star Concrete, Inc.
Sperian Protection.     
TXI
ThyssenKrupp Safway, Inc.

Masters Course – Morning Scramble

Low Net
First Place
Russ Garrison, SEDALCO
Michael Hoffer, Hahnfeld Stanford Architects
Bruce Rose, FKP Architects
Bill Lunsford, Specifiec Materials Marketing

Second Place
Bill Birdsong, William W. George & Associates
George Tillotson, Zurich Insurance

Third Place
Jerry Faughtenberry, Comex Group Kwal Paint
Gary Lee, Comex Group Kwal Paint
Eric Morris
Terry Corder, R.J.S. Painting

Low Gross
First Place
Rodney Schrader, Acton Mobile Industries
Doug Foster, Acton Mobile Industries
Jason Waters, Acton Mobile Industries
John Sheehan, Acton Mobile Industries

Second Place
Tab Bartlett, Southern Star Concrete
Nathan Daun, Southern Star Concrete
Leslie Logan, Southern Star Concrete
Brian Genovese, Southern Star Concrete

Third Place
Troy Key, Mullis Newby Hurst
Mark Navalta
Craig Payne, Chubb Surety
Jack Akin

Longest Drive
Rodney Schrader, Acton Mobile Industries

Closest to the Pin
Leslie Logan, Southern Star Concrete
Rodney Schrader, Acton Mobile Industries
Mark Navalta

Masters Course –
Afternoon Scramble

Low Net
First Place

Steve Clay, TDIndustries, Inc.
Ed Reeves, TDIndustries, Inc.
Paul Wiggins, Tdindustries, Inc.
Dan Thien, Purdy McGuire

Second Place
Larry Walters, FSG Electric
Mike Carter, FSG Electric
Jeremy Ripley, FSG Electric
Greg Dusckas, FSG Electric

Third Place
Conan Mathson, Steele-Freeman, Inc.
Jerry Mulkey, Steele-Freeman, Inc.
Jason Waters, Sunstate Equipment Co.
Eric Morris

Low Gross
First Place

John Hogan, Tdindustries, Inc.
Hunter Gordon, Seix Chief
Jonathan Teague, Sun Belt
Randy Hazzard, Winston Water Cooler

Second Place
Tim Underwood, Southwest Construction Services
Charlie Stewart, Southwest Construction Services
Bo Durham, Southwest Construction Services
Dan Banse, Pannatoni

Third Place
Bobby Harris, Cat Commercial Concrete
Ron Schornick, Cat Commercial Concrete
Gary Schornick, Cat Commercial Concrete
Chris McMillen, CMC Construction Services

Longest Drive
Eric Morris

Championship Course –
Afternoon Scramble

Low Net
First Place

Ken Hollins, Ennis Steel
Mario Webber, Rookes
Greg Baten, Ennis Steel
Tom Ashley, Ennis Steel

Second Place
Bill Hickle, Lattimore Materials
Brett Baker, Urban Concrete Contractors
Kevin Mask, Urban Concrete Contractors
Byron Lowe, Urban Concrete Contractors

Third Place
Mike Trevino, Trevino Mechanical
Doug House, Trevino Mechanical
Rob Golden, Ahern Rentals
Sean McFarland, Ahern Rentals

Low Gross
First Place
Drew Proctor
Peyton Boddie, Hill & Wilkinson, Ltd.
Johnny Moss, K&S Insurance
Jason Littleton, King Building Services

Second Place
Brock Stevens,
Steve Gray, Dallas Cowboys
Dino Sideris, Bob Moore Construction
Jason Andrews, Green Guard

Third Place
Frank Graham, J.E. Dunn
Todd Harper, J.E. Dunn
James Adams, Corgan & Associates
David Day, Jacobs Carter & Burgess

Longest Drive
Jack Hopper, Hopper Stucco
Presidents Course –
Afternoon Scramble

Low Net
First Place
Jeff Spencer, Petri Electric
David Randall, BECK
Malcolm Price, Petri Electric
Clay Elting, BECK

Second Place
Robert Scott, Petri Electric
Craig Peters, Petri Electric
Shaun Feltner, BECK
Craig Leslie, BECK

Third Place
Donna McHugh, MHC Dodge
Karen Robinson, McGraw Hill
Kim Ellis, McGraw Hill
Billy Gunther, Stripe A Zone

Low Gross
First Place
Robert Schenck, Professional Service Industries
Rick Klenke, Professional Service Industries
David Scates, Professional Service Industries
Stoney Crump, Professional Service Industries

Second Place
Brian Martinelli, Austin Commercial
Christopher Andrews, Austin Commercial
Matt Fisher, Valleycrest Landscape
Rodney Schrader, Acton Mobile Industries

Third Place
Rod Kroeplin, Striping Plus
Danny Wood, Striping Plus
Jerry Hibbs, Striping Plus
Jerry Seeley, Striping Plus

Longest Drive
Christopher Andrews, Austin Commercial

QUOIN Contractor Members Sign Cooperative Agreement with OSHA
Pictured left to right: Frank Pieschel, MDI, Inc. General Contractors; Tracy Skelton, MDI, Inc. General Contractors, Randy Hubbard, MDI, Inc. General Contractors; Zach Barnett, OSHA-Fort Worth; Raleigh Roussell, QUOIN; Stephen Boyd, OSHA-Dallas; Dean McDaniel, OSHA Region VI Administrator.
On February 28, 2008, MDI, Inc. General Contractrors was officially recognized as a participant in the Cooperative Safety Program (CSP).
MDI was accepted and formally signed into the Cooperative Safety Program, which was established to formalize an effort between QUOIN and OSHA to recognize companies with exemplary safety and health programs and encourage companies to continue building their safety and health performance.
The organizations mutually recognize the importance of ensuring a safe and healthful work environment in the construction industry.
For more information on how your firm can get involved in the Cooperative Agreement, contact QUOIN at (972) 647-0697.


Contractor Development Alliance (CDA) — Mentor/Protégé and Incubator Program
Contractor Development Alliance is an alliance of the construction industry and the major Minority and Woman Owned Business associations, chambers and supporters across the DFW Metroplex. The Board and Officers of Quoin have made it possible for CDA to offer services to MWBE businesses through their determination, enthusiasm and financial support. CDA’s mission is to increase the capacity of MWBE businesses to support our industry.
CDA launched its Mentor/Protégé program in April of this year. Six Mentor companies and six MWBE protégé companies have been working together to set goals for their relationships and make plans for achieving those goals. CDAs Mentor Protégé program involves considerable oversight of the developing relationships by CDA committees, a factor that differentiates the program and is aimed at ensuring its success.
On July 12th CDA rolled out its Incubator program. Six MWBE companies from across the Metroplex were invited to join the program. Three are now resident in the CDA offices at the Quoin building on Stemmons Freeway, two are in Fort Worth and one in Arlington. CDA is working with these companies providing education, training and business development opportunities, longer term planning and advice on business practices.

Companies in the Mentor/Protégé Program (in alphabetical order)

Basecom Inc.The company operates as a General Contractor based in Fort Worth. The company is owned and operated by Oscar Oaxaca. Basecom carries out general building work, design-build work and specializes in structural steel buildings. The company also has an electrical division. Basecoms mentor is Rogers-O’Brien Construction Company.
Carrco Painting Contractors Carrco is a full service painting and wall covering company and undertakes all types of painting and finishing work. Carrco has offices in Garland and Fort Worth. The company is owned and managed by Javier Huerta. Carrco Painting Company’s mentor is Lasco Acoustics and Drywall, Inc.
Momentum Mechanical Momentum Mechanical carries out full service mechanical work across the Metroplex. The company is based in Little Elm. Mark Rutledge is the owner and President of Momentum Mechanical. Momentums mentor is McCarthy Building Companies, Inc.
New World Industries New World Industries is a general Contractor based in Fort Worth. Gunner Jones is the President and owner of New World Industries. The company undertakes mid-sized projects including churches and general work in the public sector. New World Industries mentor is Judy Lembke of Lemco Construction Services, L.P.
Ram Contracting Ray Marsh is the President and owner of Ram Contracting. Ram is an electrical contractor based in Dallas and operating throughout the Metroplex. Ram’s Mentor is Charter Builders Ltd.
SMR Construction, Inc. SMR Construction, Inc. is a General Contractor concentrating on Federal and other Public works customers. SMR’s expertise is in concrete work and during the early years of the company’s existence concentrated on horizontal and underground work. The company is moving into vertical construction and more generalized building work. The company is based in Plano. Samar Bashir is the President and owner of the company. SMRs mentor is Tom Kader of Sedalco, L.P.

Companies in the CDA Incubator Program (in alphabetical order)

BPT LLC BPT operates as a Construction Manager and General Contractor. The company does interiors but has done ground up construction. Thomas Tsang is the owner and operator of the business.
Bradley Cleaning Services and Bradley General ContractingSharon Bradley is the owner and President of Bradley Cleaning Services and Bradley General Contracting. The cleaning company does final clean of new buildings and major renovations in Texas and Arkansas. The company also offers jobsite cleaning services and does some related dirtwork. The general contracting company has completed work in Arkansas. Ms. Douglas is now seeking opportunities in the DFW area.
KGL ConstructionKathleen Lavender is the owner and president of KGL Construction. The company undertakes drywall, interiors and some architectural concrete work. The company is now resident at the QUOIN Office.
Real Networks Services Inc. Real Networks is owned and operated by Joe Reyes. The company provides fire alarm, voice and data, controls and electrical service. The company is housed in the QUOIN Office and operates across the Metroplex.
Tinman Enterprizes Tinman specializes in fencing, metalwork repairs and steelwork fabrication. Tracy Delce is President and majority owner of the business. Tracy’s brother Tim is manager/operator of the fabrication shop and on-site services. The company premises are in Fort Worth.
Vestal Builders Inc. Don Vestal established Vestal Builders Inc. in 2000 and has successfully pursued work in the DFW area as a construction manager and general contractor. He specializes in churches and does some of his work in joint venture with major area contractors.

QUOIN Selects Best-In-Class 401k Solution for Members
QUOIN has partnered with New York Life Investment Management to deliver a “Best-In-Class” 401k solution to our members.  This is an excellent opportunity for new* or existing 401k programs.  The program allows you to leverage group purchasing power and offers the following benefits:
  • Significant administrative fee discounts
  • Top quality investment options
  • Portfolio Complete, Morningstar’s Fiduciary Liability Solution
  • Award winning customer service
  • Award winning employee education and web tools

If you are interested in learning more about this opportunity, or if you have any questions call or email Kirk or Steve to discuss.  You can also go to www.nylim.com/retirement to get a sneak peak of the New York Life programs.

Kirk Quaschnick, ChFC, CLU, ARPC, kirk@constructionbenefits.com, 214-420-7152
Steve Heussner, ChFC, CLU, steve@constructionbenefits.com, 214-420-7151

* If establishing a new 401k, you must have a minimum of $200,000 of retirement assets to roll into the program in order to qualify.  Please ask about our interim options if you do not qualify.
Contractor's Liability Program
QUOIN has partnered with AON Construction Services Group to offer a Contractor’s Liability Program to members. The program has been established as an effective solution to procuring Environmental coverage. In the past CPL was traditionally viewed as cost prohibitive and/or had limited coverage terms. The program managed by Aon Construction Services Group is designed to offer our membership insurance to protect your firm from potential environmental losses/claims. For more information on the Contractors Liability Program click here, for the CPL questionnaire click here and for the CPL application click here.

AGC Workers’ Compensation Purchasing Group
CompGroup AGC is a powerful tool you can rely on, offering service, financial strength and superior loss control with lower costs for you in the end. CompGroup AGC offers a combination of services that include:
• Claims Management • Loss Control • Dividend
CompGroup AGC puts you in control of your costs. For enrollment information or other questions contact Karen Beuchaw at Roberts and Crow toll free 800-406-9614 or 972-770-4450.

A Health Care Solution for the Unique Needs of the Construction Industry
The AGC Health Plan is an effective solution for health care coverage in the construction industry. We can help you provide health care benefits to your employees at competitive and affordable rates, and we offer what you need for seamless benefit administration as well.
• The Choices Your Employees Want, the Coverage They Deserve
• Value-Added Programs That Maximize Health Care Benefits
• Personal Service
• Special Plan Features
• High-Tech Tools and Administrative Support
This program, designed specifically for the construction industry, allows for individual underwriting as part of a consolidated program of hundreds of construction industry employees into one large, experience-rated contract with significant purchasing power.
For enrollment information or other questions contact Richard Weinstein with Hilb, Rogal & Hobbs at (972) 715-2177 or (800) 333-1617 toll free. (Note: their website is currently under construction.)


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