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2020 Year In Review

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2020 Year In Review from Executive Director Niel Dawson

2020 year review text on a napkin with a cup of coffee, end of year business concept

As we all reflect back on 2020, there are a multitude of adjectives that we could, and have used to describe this year. These range from challenging (my personal favorite), exhausting, stressful, taxing, gross, stifling, profitable, and so on.

However, here at the IEC, what comes to my mind is thankfulness! I am thankful for our steadfast members – 196 contractors (142 ATL/54 GA), which is up 2% from a year ago, and 102 partners (76 ATL/26 GA). And in spite of this challenging year, I am thankful that we held 15 luncheon meetings throughout Georgia with over 300 attendees.

Additionally, we hosted a fishing tournament, two golf tournaments (over 200 players), graduation with 200 guests, a clay shoot for 60 and Christmas party for 100 members. A highlight at our August luncheon was guest speaker Senator Kelly Loeffler who also toured our training center.

Earlier in the year we were able to get a bill passed that allows contractors to sue a customer for lack of payment when you miss the filling date for your lien rights. The courts had ruled earlier that if you missed filing for you lien rights you could not sue for lack of payment.

Supporting our members though COVID became a top priority, and we did the following:

  • Provided 10 Zoom webinars on safety, PPP, PPE, HR, supply chain and OSHA
  •  Issued weekly COVID updates and advisories
  •  Sent free masks, hand sanitizers and gloves to members
  •  Provided a COVID resource page on the IEC website
  •  Offered online and live interview sessions
  •  Provided pre-recorded & live online CEU classes
  •  Distributed safety protocols for the membership to follow

In March all of our classes went online. Then our Georgia apprenticeship classes started back fully in person in July while our Atlanta apprentices started back using a hybrid approach. Then in November,
we added 3,500 square feet of classroom space in Atlanta and all classes returned to in person training.

Now with over 700 apprentices in training in four locations, as well as online, are adding a Program Quality Coordinator to assure that the quality of training in the apprenticeship program continues to
improve. If you know of someone who may be interested in this position, please contact todd.hawkins@iecatlantaga.org.

Finally, I am proud and thankful for the IEC staff and our 31 instructors who have continued to adapt, come to work for the membership and pursue excellence through this challenging year. It is also great to see this acknowledged by receiving the 2020 National IEC Chapter of the Year Award, as well as the Chapter Growth Award for both Atlanta and Georgia Chapters.

We look forward to a fantastic 2021 and wish all of our members a Merry Christmas and Happy New Year!  Download our 2021CalendarEvents-Combined

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Awards and Good Cheer At IEC’S 2020 Christmas Party and Awards Celebration

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Awards and Good Cheer At IEC’S 2020 Christmas Party and Awards Celebration

IEC Atlanta /Georgia Chapters celebrated and awarded members and guests with accolades and prizes while bringing the 2020 year to a close.  It was hosted at Maggiano’s Little Italy at Cumberland on December 4th.  This event normally caters to around 200 guests but was whittled to a ballroom of around 90 attendees due to COVID guidelines.  The smaller group did not damper the fun and festivities IEC’s annual Christmas Party always offers.

A delicious lunch was served while guests enjoyed an open bar, entertainment from comedian Sean Reynolds and raffle prizes delivered to some lucky attendees, throughout the afternoon!  IEC Atlanta’s Chapter Board President, Bob Harmon gave a welcome and jumped right to the acknowledgement of the contractors receiving membership awards.

Thank you to those members diligent within our association;

  • 5-Year Membership – D&L Electric, Electrical Communications, Electrical Contracting Services, GL West Electric, J.D. Gaddis Electrical Contractors, North Cobb Electrical Services, Rogers Electric and Schebler
  • 10 Year Membership- Donnelly Electrical Services
  • 15 Years Membership- ATS Electrical Enterprises, Phillips Electrical Technologies
  • 20 Years Membership- Ask Kay Electrical Contractors, EWM Electric, Fife Electric
  • 25 Years Membership- Gaines Electric Company
  • 30 Years Membership-Ace Electric, Ozburn Electrical Contractors
  • 35 Years Membership- Penco Electrical Contractors
  • 40 Years Membership- Metropower
  • 45 Years Membership- Henderson Electric Company

Partner and Contractor members are awarded based on their commitment and impact to the electrical industry and IEC.  Congratulations to the 2020 IEC award winners.  Members awarded are as follows;

  • Industry Award- Pete and Pam Frey of A4, Inc.
  • Manufacturer of the Year- Brennen Sowell, Milwaukee
  • Distributor of the Year- Jimmy Nall, Mayer Electric Supply
  • Specialty Partner of the Year- Chris Caiaccio of Kilpatrick Townsend
  • President’s Award- Tom LeMay of Metropower
  • Contractor of the Year- Darren Lodge of Excel Electrical Technologies

The new 2021 Board was sworn in and retiring board members Chad Brooks and Tom LeMay were acknowledged to make room for new members.   Executive Director, Niel Dawson gave a year-end review of IEC Atlanta/ GA chapters.  It was a great event enjoyed by all in attendance!  Thank you to all the sponsors for helping to give 2020 a positive send-off!  Thank you to Overall Event Sponsor, Federated Insurance, Prize Sponsor Titan Electric of Georgia, Entertainment Sponsor, Excel Electrical Technologies, Drink Sponsors Bensource, Graybar Electric, Southwire, and Appetizer Sponsors AED, Burndy, Harmon Electric, Mayer Electric, Outsource, Smart Lighting Solutions and The Home Depot.    View pictures from this event below.

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2020 IEC Sporting Clay Shoot is a Success

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2020 IEC Sporting Clay Shoot is a Success

First Place winners, Larry McKinney of Lighting Associates, John Waldrop, Phil Huckaby and Bruce McCart of Titan Electric.

 IEC Atlanta hosted its 2020 Sporting Clay Shoot at the Cherokee Rose Gun Club in Griffin, Georgia on Friday November 13th.   There was a record number of 60 shooters making 30 teams converged on the rolling terrain at Cherokee Rose.  

Warm-ups started at 9am and by 10am the tournament began, and shooters unleashed any frustrations of today’s challenges on the array of clays flying before them.  It’s the perfect release and opportunity to enjoy the surroundings and the like company of IEC Contractor and Partner members.

Congratulations to our Sporting Clay Shoot winners;

1st Place- Team 14– Lighting Associates, Inc. scoring 305: Larry Mckinney, John Waldrop, Bruce McCart & Phil Huckaby

2nd place- Team 5– Electrical Services Unlimited scoring 297: Latham Moss, Chris Webb, Travis Kellum & Kyle Martin

3rd place- Team 1– Georgia Specialty Constructor, Inc. scoring 273:  Eugene Smiley, Zac Melton, Paul Darden & John Owen 

The shooter with the highest score was John Rinehart with a score of 91.

Needless to say there was some excellent shooting happening!  The day finished up with lunch and prizes.

The overall event sponsor is Lighting Associates.  Thank you for your support!  Additional sponsors include, Atlantic Workforce, Commercial Truck & Van Equip., Duvall Agency, Electrical Supplies Unlimited, Elliott Electric Supply, Federated Insurance, Harbin Insurance Agency, Lade-Danlar, Legrand, SelecSource Tradesmen, Smart Lighting Solutions & World Electric. 

Thank you for coming out to the 2020 Sporting Clay Shoot and we look forward to seeing you at the next event!

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Full Onsite Classes Returning to IEC

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Full Onsite Classes Returning to IEC

Full Onsite Classes Returning to IEC

Dear IEC Contractor Member,

IEC recognizes that apprentices are struggling to complete the Electrical Apprenticeship Program this school year.  Most of this challenge is due to the requirements that COVID-19 brings to us in keeping students appropriately spaced. With these challenges recognized IEC is taking the following steps to improve apprentice success and improve the learning environment.

The Board of Directors realized the immediate need to train apprentices in the classroom in person. To meet this need IEC is investing in additional classroom space in our office park. The additional classroom space means we will have all apprentice attending in person classes on November 30, 2020. Once the classrooms are ready IEC will require all students to return to in-person learning in the classroom to complete the 20.21 school year. The only exceptions are students enrolled in a full online class or those that have valid travel status. We believe students learn best when they are taught in person and we highly discourage travel status for apprentices unless it is absolutely necessary.

In addition to investing in new classroom space, IEC will hire a Quality Assurance Coordinator to work directly with instructors to provide effective lab time, enhance instruction methods and provide oversight of apprentice performance in the program.

Earlier this year IEC took steps to assure that all new instructors received effective training before getting in front of students to teach.  IEC created the position and hired Assistant Instructors; these instructors provide additional support for instructors, receive training in curriculum and teaching techniques and help mentor students to greater success. As we return to in-person classes the Assistant Instructors will continue to provide the important resources in the classroom.  If you or someone you know would like to join the IEC Instructor team please contact Todd Hawkins.

Thank You for your support of the IEC Apprenticeship Program. The Board of Directors, instructors and IEC staff acknowledge your trust and the awesome responsibility we have to turn out qualified merit shop electricians of the future. IEC strives to meet or exceed member expectations and we will do everything within our means to ensure your association provides exceptional training for your employees.

Sincerely,

 

Niel Dawson

IEC Executive Director

 

Todd Hawkins

Associate Executive Director 

 

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