Discussion on the floor
Founders Objectives:
Volkmar: Directly connect
to PAVE TECH to ease school expenses. Important the tools provided
are PAVE TECH it shows the ease of the job and the proper use
of them. Up to 24 Founders when other Founders can not attend
we still will have a strong showing of support. Name value, Think
profit, Hands-on School highly selective group
Fred: Agreed to a minimum amount of Founders
AL: Agreed more Founders
Steve: How do we except these Founders?
Bob: Go for advice and knowledge
Steve: Do we vote on who would be eligible?
Bob: Vote is not a good thing we do not want to exclude
anyone!
Andrew: Agreed and try to combine meetings with other conferences.
Bob: We need to grow this Founders Body
Brian: Agreed concerned about getting to big. (All agreed
to keep to no larger than 20)
Keith: Agreed
Fred: Agreed we are an exclusive group use this as a thinking
tank for what to teach and succeed.
Bill: We need more commitment to move this industry along.
Volkmar: Manufactures lay pavers no question up to us to
education then about the product.
Bob: We want Paver installers not landscapers. The cost
of the school is more than first expected so the push to contribute
thru new Founders, and Sponsorships.
Steve: One expense is WebEx of $6000.00 for 7 months. Was
discussed and agreed that this service be discontinued and replaced
with conference calls in the future upon expiration.
Teleconference Meeting
for Founders:
March 23, 2006 at 1:00PM CST details to follow.
Volkmar: My thought is that the Founders could contribute more that $5000.00
and have shares and voting rights based upon the amount of contributions.
Andrew: We pay because we are committed and we need the
involvement not just revenue.
Bob: Put out a question on class codes for Workman Comp.,
ICPI dropped the ball on this. Bob fought his class and won. Passed
around information on this please contact Bob for information.
Grand Opening:
Steve: Wish more could
have attended, we had guest speakers, food, dancing, and FUN!
All who attended had a tour of the facility and impressed with
what has been accomplished.
Bill: The facility was well received by all and everyone
enjoyed themselves.
Steve: Joe Bowen spoke with praise on Steve’s commitment
to the school and encouraged Sponsorships.
Sponsorships:
Steve: Interlock Society
Member, Paver Patron, and Base Sponsor three categories designed
to sponsor the school. Visit the Web Page for information of the
Companies and there involvement with the School. A new brochure
has been designed with the Founders and Sponsors for distribution.
Need the Founders to help distribute this information. Contact Joyce
for information the sheets. Steve has invited Mr. Brown and Mr.
Jurik to the class for Foundation Skills in January. This may help
remove some of the fears of the class, waiting for a response.
Bob: Steve have you asked the question as to why they do
not like what you are doing?
Steve: Some are personality issues that carry over to the
school, others express a fear of stealing the thunder from the ICPI
as far as revenue.
Lead Instructor
introduction, report and presentation( Mark Skiba)
Mark gave a power point presentation of the
Facility, the first class review, improvements and modifications
after the first class. Mark spoke on the Team Teaching and Foundation
Skills class and its curriculum.
Bill: At the Grand Opening discussed the importance to have
a school to train Sales. Reluctantly received by Steve however with
great consideration Steve conceded to the idea and created the Foundation
Skills class for the Sales force. Bill has agreed to instruct the
art of selling jobs by the man hour vs. square foot. This knowledge
needs to be shared for profit of any company.
School
Administrator Introduction and report (Joyce Johnson)
Joyce gave a brief description of her role
in the School functions and responsibilities. The data base that
is being worked on now stands at 5000 from a number of States. The
electronic faxes are to Contractors, Dealers and Manufactures. School
interests are around 200. Invitation to the classes e-mailed prior
to the classes.
Organization and Finance
(Steve)
Facility cost: $63,200.00 Rent annual approx
Travel: $7000.00(apprx)
Payroll: $22,000.00(approx) To Date Mark fulltime, Joyce 50% but
for now 95%
Grand Opening: $13,000.00(Approx)
Office Space: $6000.00(Approx) Annual
Equipment: N/A
These are all approximate figures on cost. Steve in working on the
budget and will pass on that information as it becomes available.
Bill: Steve is more financial help needed from the Founders?
Steve: Financial burden is not to the point of overwhelming
but financial support is always welcomed.
Ed: Shared that maybe Steve goes out and promote the School
with a Power point presentation to an audience of 30 or 40.
Steve Berry: Conveyed his support of the school and Steve
and how ICPI is turning things around for contractors.
Future
Curriculum Development (Mark Skiba)
Discussion on future courses to be offered
in the future.
Mark: What do you feel need to be address for future classes?
Bob: Expressed a need for Permeable Systems class be added
Bill: For environmental purpose for the wave of the Future
with new laws going into affect.
Steve: Suggested that Steps, Landings and elevations be added.
Volkmar: Brought up the Pretty pavers at present these are
the needs of the industry even though we agree this is not the direction
we want to head for. Skills are needed for this market. Thought
of maybe incorporating this in a class vs. dedicating one whole
course for this. Was agreed by all the importance of a Permeable
Paving Systems Course be added to the next phase with proper tools
and techniques as to stay ahead of the market. The next phase of
construction will be the parking lot to accommodate this class.
No set date for these classes target is summer of 2007.
Steve: Would like to send Mark Skiba for training on Steps,
Landings and elevations and future training classes for upcoming
curriculums. All agreed for the need of education and skills to
teach the class. Class ended with a photo of the Founders.
Steve: My goal, as far out there that it may seem, Is to
have ICPI and the School work together and promote each other. Share
vocational trainers, and set a benchmark for the Industry with hands
on training of skills and knowledge
