2022-23 Board of Directors & Officers Elected
Newly Elected August 25, 2022
The California Sign Association Board of Directors for 2022-23, were installed on August 25, 2022 at CSA’s Annual Banquet. Immediate Past President Ken Person was thanked for his leadership and membership growth over the past year, as Pete Michelini, with Sign Designs, was welcomed to the President’s role for the California Sign Association Board of Directors! President Michelini has already chaired his first board meeting, and is setting us on a course for success! Congratulations, Pete! Continue Reading
Convention Was Refreshing & Dynamic!
THANK YOU TO ALL WHO JOINED US FOR THIS YEAR’S WSSC Sign Show / CSA Annual Convention!
Thank you, CSA Southern California, for hosting the 2022 WSSC Sign Show / CSA Annual Convention! It was refreshing to be together again in Orange County, starting with a Golf Tournament in Anaheim Hills, followed by dynamic speakers and a Vendor Showcase at the Hyatt Regency in Garden Grove, with a busy schedule of events Wednesday, AUG 24 through Friday, AUG 26. We hope that this year’s event brought you inspiration, resources, and new connections.
Wednesday, AUG 24, the CSA 2022 Golf Tournament kicked off this year’s annual gathering! Weather was beautiful and golfers were ready. Registration began at 7am and just prior to the shotgun start, many of the golfers participated in a Golf Ball Drop with a bucket full of numbered golf balls dropped from the basket of a basket from an Altec crane, over the green. Three balls assigned to Ball Drop participants, that landed closest to the designated hole, were awarded cash prizes of $250, $150, and $100. Golfers headed to their assigned golf carts, off they went, and golf swings started! Continue Reading
15? 20? How BIG was that FISH?
Gary Quiel has been a long-time “captain” of our annual CSA fishing trips, and handed the baton to Neil Tibbs a few years ago. Well, this year, due to a family emergency, Neil handed the reins back to Gary, who gladly took the wheel. Yes, we mixed a whole bunch of metaphors, but this is a fish story, so it’s okay!
Gary tells us,
“I was fortunate enough to fill in our charter master Neil Tibbs for this trip. As before no trips are ever the same this trip was no exception. Everyone arrived on-time we left the dock with thirty people on board. I was told at first by the captain that we were staying coastal however we found ourselves a bit south and about 25 miles offshore searching for kelp patties with Dorado swimming near them. As we were also trolling with four poles off the back we would stop at the patties and fly-line (no weight) with live bait for the Dorado. When we did this, we occasionally would see the boil and jumping of the Dorado on top off the water. When we fly-lined, the boat is not anchored and it drifts, therefore we would all need to be on one side off the boat letting the current take our bait straight out. Since we were not able to control where our bait is going to swim, there were some tangles (but not too bad!).
After several stops, we totaled with seven decent-sized Dorado on board. A few were lost in the fight– these fish don’t give up easy! On the way in, we were entertained by a whale sighting and several large pods of dolphins jumping high out of the water.
The winner (from those that entered the jackpot) was Rick Dureault with Encore Image Inc. I understand this trip was a retirement present to Rick from Encore. On another note, this is Encore’s third year in a row winning the Jackpot. I think we have a challenge for next year.
We arrived back at the dock about 7 PM. Hats off to the captain and deckhands, they were awesome as usual and it appears everyone had a great time and we didn’t run out of beer. Thank You all for supporting CSA and hope we can do it again next year!!
Insurance Commissioner Adopts Workers Comp Benchmark Rate
News Release Date: July, 2022
Insurance Commissioner Lara issues workers’ compensation benchmark rate
SACRAMENTO, Calif.— Recognizing that businesses are working hard to return to a nearly pre-pandemic market but still facing economic uncertainty and continued COVID-19 disruptions, the Commissioner’s action maintains the benchmark rate at $1.45 per $100 of payroll for workers’ compensation insurance unchanged from last year and within the reasonable actuarial range proposed by other experts, effective September 1, 2022. Action supports California’s recovering economy while acknowledging challenges still facing businesses. Continue Reading
GPX Long Beach 2022
This three-day event is historically one of the larger shows on the circuit at the perfect time of year in Southern California!
This special invite, with our promo code, CASIGN5CA provides FREE admission to GRAPHICS PRO EXPO Long Beach.
SAVE $25! Admission includes: Access to the exhibit hall; all training opportunities in the hall AND in the classroom; THREE chances to win $500 in Buyer Bucks; PLUS: Admission to The Mixer @ GPX: Friday, 5-6:30 p.m. Come see new products, learn new techniques, meet industry experts, connect with suppliers and network with peers at GRAPHICS PRO EXPO. Whether you’re a seasoned pro, or new to the business, GPX is the perfect event for you.
Registration is open! Check out who’s exhibiting, class schedules, travel information, and more. Show opens August 4th – Classes start on August 3rd
GRAPHICS PRO EXPO is committed to providing a safe venue in coordination with local authorities and the Long Beach Convention & Entertainment Center as we host live events in 2022.
CSA Participates in Summit for Education
The California Sign Association (CSA) continues to partner with California Educators, in support of its efforts to obtain and retain a qualified workforce. As registered attendees of the 5th Annual “College and Career Pathways Summit” this year, Roy Flahive, Executive Director and Cheryl Flahive, Director of Member Services, represented CSA and joined other education, business, and community leaders as they explored the latest research and programs to prepare students for the careers of the future. Continue Reading
DIR Press Release: Updated Covid-19 Standards
News Release No.: 2022-40 Date: May 7, 2022
Cal/OSHA Releases Fact Sheets and FAQs on Updated COVID-19 Emergency Temporary Standards
Oakland— Cal/OSHA today posted fact sheets and updated its FAQs on COVID-19 Prevention Emergency Temporary Standards (ETS) to reflect revisions adopted by the Occupational Safety and Health Standards Board on April 21, 2022. The ETS revisions incorporate updated guidance from the California Department of Public Health (CDPH) and make the ETS more flexible if changes are made to CDPH guidance in the future. The updated ETS standards are in effect now through December 31, 2022. They apply to most workers in California not covered by the Aerosol Transmissible Diseases Standard. Continue Reading
CHANGEMAKER: Ron Ilog, Bill Moore & Associates
Our Changemakers are rainmakers!
This series recognizes the employees of CSA member companies who have chosen to give a percentage of their paycheck every month to the California Sign Association. We salute these individuals for their commitment to a better industry for all of us in California!
Featured Changemaker: Ron Ilog, Estimating Manager for Bill Moore & Associates, Bay Area, CA
“The Signs That Led Me Here”
Born in San Francisco in the early 80’s & a lifelong resident of The Bay Area, I was raised by immigrant parents from The Philippines. An early appreciation for sports logos and music album covers lead me to pursue a career in Graphic Design. Continue Reading
CSA Convention & Annual Meeting + WSSC Show!
MARK YOUR CALENDAR!
Unwind, Rewind and Connect! The 2022 Western States Sign Show/CSA Convention & Annual Meeting is scheduled for August 24-26, 2022, in Garden Grove, California at the Hyatt Regency Orange County.
The event will begin Wednesday morning with a Golf Tournament, shot-gun start at 9am, and a great bowling Opening Party Wednesday evening Aug. 24, continue in to Thursday with a full day of Education, Meetings, Exhibit Hall and Banquet, then finish with more education Friday.
This is Southern California! Bring your Family & Friends – Plan to Stay and Turn the Event into a Vacation! This Vendor Showcase has proven to be a not-to-miss event, on the West Coast and 2022 is no exception!
BE A SPONSOR! Download this fillable PDF (don’t try to fill in online) – CLICK HERE
EXHIBIT – SELECT YOUR SPOT TODAY! Download this fillable PDF (don’t try to fill in online) – CLICK HERE
GOLF & PROMOTION – SIGN UP TODAY! Download this fillable PDF (don’t try to fill in online) – CLICK HERE
GOLF & DROP – NEED NOT BE PRESENT TO WIN! Download this fillable PDF (don’t try to fill in online) – CLICK HERE
Exciting Events in Sacramento!
April 21st, the CSA Board of Directors met in Sacramento, for a regularly scheduled board meeting; in attendance were 15 of the 22 directors as well as one of our active Directors Emeritus. The subject matter addressed at the meeting included the following important activities: Continue Reading