2020-2021 CSA Officers and Board Members
New CSA Officers & Board of Directors for the 2020-21 year – Elected Oct. 2nd
We welcome Barbara Navarro, with San Pedro Electric Sign Company (SPESCO), to the President’s role for the California Sign Association Board of Directors! She has already chaired her first board meeting, and is setting us on a course for success! We congratulate her!
Her four fellow officers include; Ken Person, 1st VP – Pete Michelini, 2nd VP – Bob Shimmin, Secretary/Treasurer – Rob Riley, Past President.
For more information regarding the new CSA Board of Directors visit this page.
LA Department of Building and Safety
By Jeff Aran, CSA Legal Counsel • September 23, 2020
The Los Angeles Department of Building and Safety (LADBS) has modified its procedures and implemented new practices to provide customers with the best possible service during these challenging times, while safeguarding the health and safety of both LADBS customers and staff members. Continue Reading
AB 2257 Effective Immediately
By Jeff Aran, CSA Legal Counsel • September 19, 2020
GGovernor Newsom last week signed into law AB 2257, effective immediately, which provides further exemptions to California’s worker classification ABC test pertaining to independent contractors. Graphic artists and construction workers are already exempt, but the law continues to be refined. Read more for key points under the updated legislation, which dramatically affects the gig economy. Continue Reading
BOD / General Membership Meetings
CSA is preparing for its fiscal year end (2019-20)
This past October, the year began with CSA President Rob Riley’s clear 2020 VISION – “A Focus on the Future While Building on the Past.”
When Rob noted in his Vision Statement that “As we take on many challenges in 2020 our vision will remain steadfast regarding all of the things CSA has been working on”… little did he know that the challenges would include a worldwide pandemic. We invite and encourage all CSA members to attend the General Membership meeting on Friday, October 2nd. Join us to share the year and the direction in which CSA is headed!
Remember to mark your calendar & SAVE THE DATE!
Calendar Dates:
Arrangements are being made on conducting the last Board of Directors and General Membership mtgs. for the 2019-20 year, as well as the first Board of Directors meeting for the 2020-21 year. The meetings will occur over a two-day period, via Zoom.
Thursday/Friday (Oct. 1 / Oct. 2)
Day One
2019-20 BOD Mtg: 9am-10:30am
Day Two
General Membership Meeting: 9am-10:30am
2020-21 BOD Mtg: 10:45am-12 Noon
AUCTION WOWS 2020 – THANK YOU!
The CSA 2020 Auction Was A Success!
To the generous sponsors and donators, supportive board of directors, 2020 Auction host Teresa M. Young and Auctioneer Gabriel Butu – Thank You.
After cancelling various seminars, dinner meetings and the 2020 WSSC Sign Show / CSA Annual Convention due to COVID-19, the California Sign Association decided to conduct their annual Auction and Drawing fundraisers virtually. They used the services of web developer, Teresa M. Young (who built and maintains the CSA website) to create an online platform for the Silent Auction. The Silent Auction bidding began automatically on August 3rd, with the final bids locked in at 5pm on AUG 25th. Continue Reading
Bright Sun, Big Fish!
CSA Fishing Trip 2020 – A Year We Won’t Forget
CSA’s 18th voyage was a nice change for the CSA members who were willing and able to hit the water on Aug. 8th. Thirteen anglers arrived at Dana Wharf Sportfishing early Saturday morning, headed to dock #2 with fishing license & equipment in hand. Continue Reading
2020 Silent & Live Auctions Event!
Reunite! As we cannot meet in-person, the CSA 2020 Auction offers an opportunity for CSA Members and the Sign & Graphics Industry to gather in the comfort and safety of their home.
JOIN US ONLINE – August 27, 2020
To Register, consider a $10 donation or sign up for free today!
YOU CAN BECOME A SPONSOR!
See your brand logo during the event presentations! To donate, click here.
1) Silent auction is open for donations online now! Publish today, and the bidding will start on August 3rd.
2) Silent auction bidding will end August 25th at 5:00 PM.
3) Fund-A-Cause = LAPR Support Opportunity Available.
4) Live Auction items may be donated until August 26th.
5) Zoom Meeting begins at 7:00pm, August 27th.
* Successful Silent Auction Bidders are Announced.
* Live Auction takes place when Silent Auction is completed, hosted by a professional Auctioneer!
After the Auction Action is complete, have your champagne glass ready! We will conduct the Annual CSA $10,000 Drawing & conclude the event with a toast to the winners. Attendance on the Zoom call is not required to win any of the five drawing prizes.
You are cordially invited to submit items for our CSA Silent Auction (online registration is open!) and Live Auction (form below!)
Members, friends, sponsors, and anyone interested in making a donation are encouraged to do so. Popular Silent auction items from years past include: Whale watching excursion, bottles of wine, a Margarita Basket, a Gourmet Olive Oil Gift Basket, and more!
Excellent items from our Live auctions have included: A Callaway Golf Set, Sports Enthusiast Collectibles, Golf Foursome(s), Mario Andretti Racing Experience, not to mention Wine Tasting Adventures and Vacation Getaways!
Be Sure to Mark Your Calendar!
To make a donation to the online Silent Auction, just follow the steps in this Guide (PDF). Your item could appear TODAY, bidding opens automatically on 8/3 and closes at 5:00 PM on 8/25.
To make a donation for the Live Auction, please fill out this Auction Form (PDF) (fillable, download FIRST), and email to cflahive@calsign.org with photos. (Or fax a copy to: 858-429-6276 and email photos).
Thank you in advance for your generous contribution. If you need ideas or have any questions please feel free to contact Cheryl Flahive at 916-932-0021 or cflahive@calsign.org
New Covid-19 Employer Handbook
Governor Newsom announced new supports for California’s workforce, including preventative measures, employer education and long-lasting worker protections. The new PDF guide, “COVID-19 Employer PlaybookFor a Safe Reopening” is available now for free. Employers will be enjoined to get on board with protecting their essential workers with a new safety handbook that simplifies guidance across various business sectors. The handbook will distill the various health orders and amendments, offer best practices and provide information on compliance and testing for employees.
To ensure long-lasting protection for essential workers, Newsom said he plans to work with the state legislature and Congress to expand worker protections, including building on executive orders to cover gaps in paid COVID-19 sick leave and workers compensation. The state also plans to strategically enforce labor laws and strengthen employer reporting of outbreaks to move more quickly to isolate those affected and contact trace.
View or download The Employer Playbook here
Now Accepting Auction Donations!
It’s Time!
The California Sign Association is pleased to announce the 2020 Silent/Live Auction and invites you to join us! Let’s make this auction even more successful than any year past. The Silent/Live Auction reveal is scheduled for August 27th! Members, friends, sponsors, exhibitors, and anyone interested in donating are encouraged to do so. SILENT AUCTION – with our amazing online system, you can now donate online (instructional guide linked below)! LIVE AUCTION – use form linked below.
Popular Silent Auction items from years past include: Whale watching excursion, bottles of wine and liquor, a Margarita Basket and Gourmet Olive Oil Gift Basket, Altec die cast replica crane/aerial, Golfer’s Package (with T-Shirt, Can Coozie, Cell Phone Cleaner, Golf Balls and Hat), restaurant gift cards, Bose Mobile headset, Arlon vinyl, golf clubs and bags. You can set up your auction item any time between now and August 3rd. Bidding will start August 3rd. See the products already listed here.
Example items for the LIVE Auction in years past include a Callaway Golf Set, Wine Enthusiast Collection Package, Golf Foursome at the Oak Creek Golf Club/Irvine, Mario Andretti Racing Experience, Samsung Dynamic Digital Display with Built-In Media Player, 7 Nights at the Marriott Newport Beach Villas, Passes to Hollywood’s Magic Castle, not to mention Golf and Lunch with Kevin Stotmeister, President of Federal Heath Sign Company.
Silent Auction items for this event can be posted commencing TODAY. It’s easy! Download the PDF Guide here. You can bid starting on or about August 3rd, through August 25th at 5:00 PM. A Sneak Peak of the LIVE auction items will be available online, from August 24th through August 26th. Announcement of the SILENT auction recipients will be made on August 27th, prior to commencement of the LIVE auction. Watch for news and links to your auction dashboard!
YOU CAN BECOME A SPONSOR!
See your brand logo during the event presentations! To donate, click here. To make a Live Auction donation simply fill out the Auction Form attached here (fillable PDF). Be sure to download first, then fill it in, save and email the form with any photos to cflahive@calsign.org or fax to (858) 429-6276.
For information on becoming a SPONSOR for this event, please contact Cheryl Flahive at 916-932-0021 or cflahive@calsign.org.
Are Liability Waivers Effective in the Age of Covid-19?
By Jeff Aran, CSA Legal Counsel • July 17, 2020
One of our jobs here at CSA Legal HQ is to help simplify the quagmire of rules and regulations affecting the sign industry. This topic – liability waivers – can be confusing, especially in the age of Covid, and doubly so in California. The question is: Can you use a waiver to avoid liability for potential exposure to the coronavirus (or any disease, for that matter)? Continue Reading