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TRANSPORTATION FUNDING

Safeguard Transportation Funds and Support Prop 69

Caltrans and Material Supply Organizations Sign New Charter for Specification Development Construction Materials Advocates Deliver Industry Message to Sacramento Building a Workforce Pipeline

Southern California Partnership for Jobs – "NO" on SB1 Repeal, "YES" on Prop 69 Rebuilding California #RebuildingCA Terry Tyson Retires from Lehigh Hanson

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CalCIMA Conferences Focus on Safety and Operations

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CHAIRMAN'S LETTER

Support SB1 Fight the Repeal Effort Dear Readers, As the repeal effort to defund the much needed maintenance of our infrastructure (SB1) gains more focus, many in industry were disappointed to learn that some California Congressmen are actually contributing to the repeal. I trust the public and our workers will be equally livid. This is especially perplexing considering such an effort seems to conflict with the President’s infrastructure agenda that includes a gas tax and encourages States to do their part (nurture revenues), as SB1 does. The people of California, aware of the misguided repeal effort and wanting safe roads, are growing disgusted with the current movement to let infrastructure fail, forever. CALCIMA Board of Directors took action February 8, 2018 to support Proposition 69, set to appear on the June 2018 ballot. Passage of Prop 69 prohibits the Legislature from raiding new transportation funds (like SB1). I urge you to be informed and get engaged. Help raise awareness about the Yes on 69 campaign. Download the Yes on 69 fact sheet on the CALCIMA website (calcima.org/SB1) and share it with your employees, vendors, friends and colleagues. This political backdrop brings me to my regular reminder to spread the word about our great story: the importance of our industry, our jobs, our opportunity to advance society and make lives of Californians better with careers, investment, improved infrastructure and basic elements (extracted products). All of these greatly improve the quality of life here in the Golden State! You can do your part by sharing our Facebook page (facebook.com/calcima.org) where you can also see the excellent video featured at the recent education conference. Also of note, check out the article posted on our website about using social media at calcima.org/awareness. Do your part to give our message a social media presence (like and follow the CALCIMA page, share an article, ask your child for help to do all three). Let’s act now; this is the time!

Sincerely,

Aaron Johnston

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TRANSPORTATION FUNDING SAFEGUARD TRANSPORTATION FUNDS AND SUPPORT PROP 69 By Coalition to Protect Local Transportation Improvements California’s aging and deteriorating transportation infrastructure threatens public safety and is a key factor inhibiting our economic growth. Currently, 89% of counties have roads that are in poor or at-risk condition and 25% of our bridges show significant deterioration. To address our infrastructure crisis, last April, the Legislature passed SB 1—the Road Repair and Accountability Act—which is now providing more than $5 billion annually in new revenues to fund transportation improvements all over California. At the same time, they passed Assembly Constitutional Amendment 5 (ACA 5), a ballot measure now known as Proposition 69 that will appear on the June ballot. Prop 69 will amend the state Constitution to protect the portion of these new revenues that aren’t already protected to ensure they could only be used for transportation purposes. In short, Prop 69 will prevent the Legislature from diverting these new transportation revenues for non-transportation purposes. Prop 69 will ensure existing transportation revenues we pay at the pump and when we register our vehicles can ONLY be used for road and transportation improvement projects, including: •

Safety improvements to repair aging and deteriorating bridges, tunnels and overpasses, as well as highways, freeways and local streets and roads.

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Filling potholes and paving over cracked and crumbling roads.

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Relieving traffic congestion by adding new lanes and making repairs to remove bottlenecks that cause congestion.

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Upgrading light and commuter rail, buses and other public transportation services to reduce traffic congestion and improve air quality.

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Improving pedestrian safety by building and upgrading crosswalks and sidewalks.

SB 1 ensures that every city and county throughout the state receives funding promised to repair aging and deteriorating infrastructure, alleviate traffic congestion and improve safety. To date, over 4,500 projects have been identified by the state and local counties, cities, transit and transportation agencies. Many of these projects are in construction, planning or soon will be. Specifically, the funds that Prop 69 protects will fill potholes and repave cracked streets, add and repair thousands of miles of highway lanes, upgrade traffic-reducing public transportation and improve pedestrian and bicyclist safety. Without Prop 69, these projects are in danger of being halted or never started at all because the Legislature could divert these funds.

A study by the American Road & Transportation Builders Association (ARTBA) found that the ripple effect from passage of SB 1, will result in nearly $183 billion in economic activity and driver benefits throughout California. SB 1 will support an additional 68,203 jobs on average each year adding up to 682,029 jobs over 10 years. Additionally, benefits will average $3.8 billion per year in savings for California drivers, transit riders and businesses—an annual savings of nearly $300 per California household. The public safety benefits of better roads are undeniable. Better roads mean safer roads, and the ARTBA study found that SB 1 will add up to $584 million in additional safety benefits, including reduced costs from highway crashes, fatalities and property damage. Warren Stanley, Commissioner of the California Highway Patrol signed ballot arguments in support of Prop 69, and said: “Cracked, potholed roads in poor condition pose a major safety threat to California drivers. We need Prop 69 to protect revenues to fix the poor condition of our roads, to protect public safety and provide drivers with smoother, less congested roads and highways.” Prop 69 provides strong accountability and taxpayer protections. Prop 69 offers California taxpayers the assurance we deserve that funds already slated to ease The Conveyor • 2018 Spring Issue

traffic and fix our broken roads can’t be diverted to other, non-transportation uses. This is a simple, commonsense measure that has been endorsed by a number of newspapers across the state including the Los Angeles Times, the Sacramento Bee and the Palm Springs Desert Sun. The Santa Rosa Press Democrat said voting for Prop 69 is “voting for better roads and better transit.” For these reasons, public safety officials, business groups, taxpayer advocates, workers, public health advocates, environmental groups and 260 organizations support Prop 69. The sweeping coalition supporting Prop 69 includes CalCIMA, California Association of Highway Patrolmen; California Professional Firefighters; the League of California Cities; California State Association of Counties; California Small Business Association; League of Women Voters and the California Chamber of Commerce. California sorely needs these improvements to our highways, roads, air quality, economy and quality of life. We need these improvements to keep and attract business and jobs to our economy. It is critical that we ensure that the Legislature does not use funds slated for these improvements elsewhere. It is critical that we approve Prop 69 to prevent the Legislature from diverting our transportation funds. For more information on Prop 69 on the June 5th ballot, please visit www.YesProp69.com. n

Between 1945 and 1975, California’s leaders dreamed big, planned for the future, and embarked on huge infrastructure projects that shaped California’s prospects for the future of transportation, education, and water. However, California has lost its vision of the future. In 1965, nearly 21 percent of state spending went to infrastructure projects. Disappointingly, over the past 25 years spending on infrastructure projects has ranged from less than one percent to less than three percent each year, and that spending has been focused on repairing crumbling facilities rather than forward-looking projects to enrich our state. Let’s Avoid a Sequel – Yes on Prop 69

1965 Infrastructure Spending (nearly 21%)

Over the Last 25 years Infrastructure Spending (1 - 3%)

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CALTRANS CALTRANS AND MATERIAL SUPPLY ORGANIZATIONS SIGN NEW CHARTER FOR SPECIFICATION DEVELOPMENT By Charley Rea, CalCIMA, Director of Communications & Policy Caltrans and material supply organizations earlier this year signed a new charter that broadly governs how Caltrans and the private sector work together on specification and test method changes. The charter was signed by Caltrans deputy directors, division chiefs, and deputy division chiefs with responsibilities in materials, construction, bridges, pavement maintenance, and project delivery. It was also signed by the industry organizations for aggregates, concrete, and asphalt. Although the charter is updated every two years, this update went through a more extensive review and with several layers of Caltrans management. While much remains the same on paper regarding the structure and workings of the specification review process, the big difference is a renewed energy and commitment from Caltrans and material suppliers to work together. This is particularly important in light of the need to move SB1 projects expeditiously and efficiently.

(Above Front Row L to R) Steve Takigawa, Deputy Director for Maintenance & Operations; Russell Snyder, Executive Director, CalAPA; Charley Rea, Director of Communications & Policy CalCIMA; Karla Sutliff, Deputy Director for Project Delivery. (Above Back Row L to R for Caltrans) Tom Pyle, Assistant Chief for Construction; Rachel Falsetti, Chief of Construction; Mark Suchanek, Acting State Pavement Engineer; Tony Tavares, Chief of Maintenance; Dan Speer, State Materials Engineer; Mike Keever, Chief of Engineering Services, and Tom Ostrom, State Bridge Engineer.

These are among the changes: • Changes the name from the Rock Products Committee to the Pavement & Materials Partnering Committee.

• Formalizes that CalCIMA and CalAPA are the primary materials organizations.

• Consolidates work into two main task groups; one for concrete and one for asphalt. Former task groups for foundations and pavement preservation will be assimilated into the two groups.

• More involvement from deputy directors and division chiefs at Caltrans.

• Separate tracks of quarterly meetings focused on concrete and asphalt.

• Inclusion of outside experts from academia and other sources, as needed. The full effect of the new charter will be seen in the 2018-2019 fiscal year, which begins in July. The new charter is available on the Caltrans website. Operating principles to implement the new charter’s goals will be available soon. n The Conveyor • 2018 Spring Issue

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LEGISLATIVE CONSTRUCTION MATERIALS ADVOCATES DELIVER INDUSTRY MESSAGE TO SACRAMENTO

CALCIMA member companies representing dozens of construction materials facilities traveled to Sacramento April 10, 2018 to hear from key policymakers, visit legislative offices, and mingle at a reception designed to allow legislators and their staff to meet with their constituents participating in the annual CALCIMA Legislative Conference.

The Conference kicked off with attendees hearing from leaders of the campaign underway to defeat any SB1 repeal proposition and to protect the $5 billion + in funding for transportation improvements, via Prop 69. Michael Quigley, Executive Director, Alliance for Jobs and Board Member, Coalition to Protect Local Transportation Improvements (CPLTI) and Carol Church, Director of Operations, Southern California Partnership for Jobs provided a briefing on campaign efforts and how CALCIMA members can be effectively engaged. Erin Guerrero, Vice President of Legislative Affairs, California Building Industry Association (CBIA) provided a briefing on bills that CBIA has identified as worthy of support.

Michael Johnson, President & CEO, NSSGA wrapped up the morning briefings with news about the latest efforts of NSSGA and the Highway Materials Group to support President Trumpâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s call for $1.5 trillion in infrastructure investment and meaningful regulatory reform. Johnson also provided a political update focused on the upcoming 2018 federal elections and control of Congress. On the regulatory front, Jack Kitowski, Division Chief, Mobile Source Control Division, California Air Resources Board, announced the variety of funding opportunities available to assist members with purchase of low emission vehicles. Deploying these low emission vehicles across the state will enhance the delivery of materials in a beneficial and substantial manner. n

Thank You To Our Reception Sponsors! Platinum Sponsors:

Gold Sponsors:

(Above L to R) Aaron Johnston, Graniterock, CalCIMA Chairman; Herb Burton, Central Concrete Supply Co., Inc.; Debbie Haldeman, Cemex; Steve Payne, Elementis Specialties, Inc.; Warren Coalson, EnviroMINE, Inc., and Suzanne Seivright, CalCIMA.

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Michael Quigley with CA Alliance for Jobs and Coalition to Protect Local Transportation Improvements (CPLTI) showing CalCIMA members SB1 projects that are currently underway.

Carol Church with the Southern CA Partnership for Jobs shares their campaign strategies to help fight SB1 repeal efforts and to protect funding.

Jack Kitowski, California Resources Board telling members about the record levels of funding available for private purchase and deployment of low emission vehicles across the state.

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Erin Guerrero, Vice President of Legislative Affairs gives a briefing of CBIA's legislative priorities.

Michael Johnson, President & CEO, NSSGA walks members through the process of infrastructure funding advocacy on a federal level.

Steve Toland, Spragues' Ready Mix.

Gary Hambly, CalCIMA.

Todd Dragna, Robertson's Ready Mix.

Maya Grasse, Alston & Bird, Assemblyman Patrick O'Donnell, 70th Assembly District.

Chris Iaccio and Andrew Patino, Cemex.

Becky Wood, Teichert Materials.

Brian Anderson, Sespe Consulting, Inc., Pat Perez, Division of Mine Reclamation.

Gary Johnson, Granite Construction.

Herb Burton, Central Concrete and Debbie Haldeman, Cemex.

Brian Serra, Lehigh Hanson Region West and Gary Hambly, CalCIMA.

Assemblyman Kansen Chu from the 25th District meets with CalCIMA members.

Janet Kavinoky and Jeff Turner with Vulcan Materials.

WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT BUILDING A WORKFORCE PIPELINE By Jim Caldwell, Sector Navigator for Energy, Construction & Utilities for the California Community Colleges

Above: Jim Caldwell, Statewide Director and Sector Navigator for Energy, Construction & Utilities for the California Community Colleges.

As referenced in Kay Hazen’s recent article in The Conveyor, workforce has become a barrier to growth in the Construction and Industrial Materials industry. Building a pipeline of workers to reduce this barrier seems like a logical solution. Like physical pipelines, workforce pipelines are built to client specifications, applying proven processes, materials, and labor. For the Construction industry, the raw material is already in process with 60,000 community college students in Construction Crafts programs statewide and another 8,000 in Civil and Construction Management Technology. So, what’s required to channel part of this student mass into CALCIMA members’ jobs? The California Community Colleges propose a “sector strategy” that creates a student pipeline specifically focused on more workers qualified to meet CALCIMA members’ priorities. 12

Above: There are 114 Community Colleges located throughout California. (Chancellor’s Office California Community Colleges Location Map)

How would this sector strategy work? It begins with a partnership between CALCIMA and the community colleges’ Energy, Construction, and Utilities (ECU) Sector Team. This partnership quantifies the problem and sets up collaborative processes to solve it. The Sector Team helps focus the colleges on priority jobs by cultivating regional collaboration with CALCIMA members which over time

becomes a self-sustaining set of workforce partnerships statewide. The proposed outcome is a greater percentage of those 60,000+ students specifically prepared for high-priority Construction and Industrial Materials jobs every year. Sector strategies can also “upskill” current employees. Customized training can be developed by the colleges to prepare incumbent workers for The Conveyor • 2018 Spring Issue

jobs with greater impact on productivity and profits. As the name implies, customized training is designed specifically for the needs of employers and does not rely on workers attending catalog courses at the colleges according to the academic calendar. Classes can be offered at convenient times to accommodate work schedules and, under the right circumstances can be held at employer locations. Some courses can be delivered online, allowing workers to participate at any time that works for them. What would CALCIMA’s participation in the sector strategy look like? As the Sector Team’s client, CALCIMA would develop a specification for the number and qualifications of workers coming out of the pipeline. It’s important for employers to identify which jobs are highest priority to optimize the mix of students

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yielded by the pipeline. A critical mass of industry stakeholders is essential, typically met by building regional “employer ecosystems” that help shape the pipeline and provide employment opportunities. Industry stakeholders are encouraged to advise the colleges on aligning curriculum with employment priorities, and in some cases would offer their more senior employees as adjunct professors. Making this pipeline a reality is the focus of ongoing discussions between CALCIMA and the ECU Sector Team. A plan has already been drafted to begin pipeline development, which CALCIMA will be reviewing with its members over the coming weeks. Strong leadership and engagement of industry employers will be essential elements of implementation.

More information on the ECU Sector Team and on the California Community Colleges can be found on these sites: www.ECUsectorDWM.com and http://doingwhatmatters.cccco. edu/. n Jim Caldwell is Sector Navigator for Energy, Construction, and Utilities workforce initiatives in the California Community College System. He leads a statewide team that connects industry with educators at California’s 114 community colleges, building pipelines of workers for high-demand, high-skill, and high-wage jobs. Mr. Caldwell is a former Silicon Valley executive with deep experience in the telecom, utilities, and manufacturing industries.

GUEST OPINION SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA PARTNERSHIP FOR JOBS – “NO” ON SB1 REPEAL, “YES” ON PROP 69 By Carol Church, Director of Operations, Southern California Partnership for Jobs It wasn’t but a year ago that the monumental passage of SB1 finally happened. Finally! So, to be here and have to think of the possibility that the SB1 Repeal might make it on the November 2018 ballot is not just disheartening but also unacceptable. Certain politicians are currently collecting signatures to try to repeal the Road Repair and Accountability Act of 2017 (SB1) and stop critical investments in future transportation improvement projects. Our broad coalition opposes this measure and so do we. SCPFJ to the rescue! Shortly after the passage of SB1, we began visiting the legislators in their local SoCal district offices. First, to thank them for their very important vote to pass SB1 and second, to ask them what they needed in their districts. The same need came from all of them, “We need to get the word out to the public about the projects and improvements that are coming.” They asked…We delivered! Our SB1 Media Blitz began in the beginning of 2018. Our strategy to educate the public started with a strong print and social media buy. We decided to do a four Phase approach. We know that safety is on the minds of most citizens, so we decided Phase 1 would be all about “Safety Improvements”. This would include projects for pedestrian and crosswalk safety among others. Phase 2 featured “Local Road and Corridor Improvement.” These ran in 15 County newspapers throughout southern California. 14

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Phase 3 is just about to go to print and will feature “Bridge Improvement Projects.” The Ad features a QR code that will allow the reader to learn about projects happening right in their neighborhood at the click of a button. This QR code produced hundreds of hits to the website. People want to know where their gas tax is going! We have continued this media campaign on to each of our social media platforms. This is where the real educational part of our mission can reach the masses. Facebook, Instagram, Twitter and LinkedIn have become our most trusted tracking friend. In the process of providing information to the public, SCPFJ has earned almost 12,000 followers on Facebook. Our philosophy has always been

that if you want the public to take action you must start with engagement and then move to educate them. Prop 69 is another important part of fighting the SB1 Repeal. Prop 69 prevents the legislature from diverting transportation funds for non-transportation. Most of the polling looks very promising that this proposition will pass. There is no formal opposition at this time, but we cannot take that chance. We will continue to educate the public on benefits of prop 69 and then ask them to take action. We decided that the best way to get our message out was to produce a video that both engages and explains exactly why they should vote “yes” at the polls in June 2018. The digital news campaign will The Conveyor • 2018 Spring Issue

run in the Los Angeles Times, San Diego Union Tribune, The Press Enterprise and the Orange County Register starting mid-May leading up to the vote June 5, 2018. The digital news will give us a full-page takeover and numerous exposures for the reader to click on the 30 second video. It is a proven fact that most often a reader will click a video versus reading a full article while browsing. This is the perfect way for us to get our message across to the viewer. We then will continue to promote on social media for even more coverage on the campaign. We have also produced a Prop 69 media card in both English and Spanish. Door hangers are in production as well. SCPFJ has a vow to get the word out and we wonâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t stop until the SB 1 funds have been protected forever! n

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SB1 FUNDS AT WORK REBUILDING CALIFORNIA #RebuildingCA

Senate Bill 1 (The Road Repair and Accountability Act of 2017) signed into law on April 28, 2017, is already at work, allocating hundreds of millions to fix roads, freeways and bridges in communities across California and focusing important new resources toward safety. Evidence of its very real impact on critical road improvements is everywhere you look. Take a look at some of the recent examples of SB 1 Rebuilding California in the images below. In addition to helping lead the efforts to support this important legislation, CALCIMA also took action earlier this year to support Prop 69 â&#x20AC;&#x201C; to prevent the legislature from diverting transportation funds for non-transportation purposes. Learn more about Prop 69 and see downloadable fact sheets, along with more examples of road improvement projects near you using the interactive map at calcima.org/SB1.

State Route 36 - Mad River, Trinity County

SB1 funds were utilized on this $3.9 million pavement project to improve 11.4 lane miles of State Route 36 from east of Mad River to west of South Fork Mountain Road near Mad River in Trinity County.

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State Route 395 - Big Pine/ Coso, Inyo County SB1 funds were utilized on this $2.4 million project where chip seal was placed on nearly 22 miles of State Route 395 near Big Pine and Coso in Inyo County.

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State Route 59 - Merced, Merced/Madera County SB1 funds were utilized on this $3 million project to resurface nearly 13 miles of State Route 59 near Merced.

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State Route 162 - Near Covelo, Mendocino County SB1 funds were utilized on this $3 million project to resurface 8.2 lane miles of State Route 162 near Covelo in Mendocino County.

Photos Courtesy of California Department of Transportation

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State Route 113 - Dixon, Solano County SB1 funds were utilized on this $1.5 million project to resurface 3.6 lane miles of State Route 113 in Dixon in Solano County.

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Interstate 40 & U.S. 95 Needles, San Bernardino County

SB1 funds were utilized on this $10.1 million project to resurface 72.5 lane miles of Interstate 40 and U.S. Highway 95 south of Needles in San Bernardino County.

State Routes 1 & 39 Westminster, Orange County

SB1 funds were utilized on this $2.7 million project to resurface 23 lane miles of pavement on State Routes 1 and 39 near Westminster and Huntington Beach in Orange County.

State Routes 84 & 220 Sacramento/Solano/Yolo County SB1 funds were utilized on this $1.7 million project to place chip seal on nearly 18 miles of State Routes 84 and 220 in Solano County.

State Route 101- Buellton, Santa Barbara County

SB1 funds were utilized on this $4.4 million project to remove and replace damaged concrete, repave shoulders and ramps, and replace striping on nearly two miles of State Route 101 in Buellton in Santa Barbara County.

State Route 99 - Fresno, Fresno County SB1 funds were utilized on this $2 million project to replace damaged pavement over a nearly four-mile section of State Route 99 in Fresno.

Photos Courtesy of California Department of Transportation

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INDUSTRY NEWS AFTER A MAGICAL CAREER AS REGIONAL SAFETY AND HEALTH MANAGER FOR LEHIGH HANSON, TERRY TYSON PERFORMS HIS FINAL ACT AND RETIRES IN STYLE AMONGST FAMILY AND FRIENDS Terry Tyson graduated in 1977 from UC Riverside in English Literature with aspirations of making a living as a teacher. Only one thing stood in the way, and that was his amazing gift as a magician and mentalist. He had honed his craft for years and decided to try and make a living doing what he loved. He did this for a few years, and as he put it, "I absolutely starved." It did however afford him the opportunity to meet a long list of interesting people, like Carey Grant and Orson Wells, whom he spent the good part of an evening with at the Magic Castle. By 1980, Terry realized that it was time to find a different full-time job and so he went to work for his father, a general contractor whom he had worked summers for while in school. While working on a concrete/ block project for Riverside Cement Company in an underground mine, Terry was asked to perform the safety manager duties for his father's company while working in the mine. He was a natural and decided to go back to school for all of the various degrees and certifications.

(Above) Ian Firth, Lehigh Hanson (right) presented a plaque to Terry Tyson on behalf of CalCIMA in recognition of his dedication to CalCIMA for serving as a volunteer committee chair.

"Terry has left a lasting imprint on both myself and others in both management and operations these past 25 years. His outside the box approach has given us a different way to look at safety and behaviors. To recognize his many contributions, we recently honored this man with the heart of a teacher by naming our new training center after him. Terry cut the ribbon on the 'Terry Tyson Training Center' on April 27th, " – Michael Rogers, Lehigh Hanson

Terry went on to become the plant safety engineer for Riverside Cement Company at their Crestmore mine, where he remained for nearly six years. He went on to work as safety director through several acquisitions including: Gifford-Hill, Kaiser Materials, Sully-Miller/ Blue Diamond, S.P. Milling, Sim J. Harris, South Coast Materials, Hanson and finally Lehigh Hanson. It was inevitable that Terry’s leadership with Lehigh Hanson would also make him a leader in the safety activities of industry associations. The National Stone Sand & Gravel Association recognized him in 2003 with their distinguished James M. Christie Safety and Health Professional of the Year award. For CalCIMA, he has co-chaired the Safety & Health Committee since 2012. “CalCIMA members have been very fortunate to have Terry’s talent and leadership on the Safety & Health Committee. Terry’s leadership has been particularly notable in forging relationships with regulatory agencies,

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"Terry brought style, wit and real passion to the role of safety manager. I can't think of anyone that better defines the term, 'safety professional.' You will be missed." – Ian Firth, Lehigh Hanson

(Above) Terry and his family at his retirement celebration from the left: Hedy Tyson, Ina Tyson, Jimmie Tyson, Terry Tyson, Tracy Denton and Susan Tyson.

and in developing training and education programs for members,” said Gary Hambly, President/CEO of CalCIMA. During Terry’s tenure on the Safety & Health Committee, the committee has developed nationally-recognized training

programs on customer trucks and contractor safety. He has been a real force in enhancing programs for the annual Spring Thaw Safety Conferences, and planning and presenting the annual CalCIMA Excellence in Safety Awards. For Terry’s

contributions to CalCIMA, he was recognized with the President’s Award in 2015. Terry Tyson's career spanned 38 years, and he has been recognized and awarded for both his accomplishments in health and safety, as well as in the art of magic. He remains busy writing books in the area of magic and safety, as well as a very special children's book. Terry is also looking forward to traveling with his wife, Susan, while performing in London and Paris this fall. He is also excited about his occupational safety and health service business, Insight Services. n

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(1) SPRING THAW speaker, and Safety Committee member, Willa B. Perlmutter, Stoel Rives LLP, busts inspection misconceptions by explaining to Spring Thaw guests what operators are legally obligated to do during an inspection. (2) SPRING THAW attendees learn the importance of having strong leadership when developing successful employee health programs from MSHA Industrial Hygienist Jennifer Garcia.

(3) CALCIMA’S ANNUAL SPRING THAWS bring in over 250 miners, plant managers and safety professionals where topics range from effective work place exam practices to building a successful safety culture to ideas for annual refresher training requirements.

(4) SPRING THAW participants take a moment of silence each year out of respect for those who lost their lives in job related accidents. Pictured is Cemex Regional President, Eric Wittmann who is paying tribute as he holds a candle in vigil for fallen miners.

(5) SPRING THAW celebrates industry innovation. Kevin Daly, safety manager for CalPortland describes confined space entry and rescue procedures.

CALCIMA CEO WELCOMES NSSGA YOUNG LEADERS TO CALIFORNIA (1) Gary Hambly, CALCIMA President/CEO provided a California industry update to the more than 200 attendees gathered in La Jolla, California for the 2018 National Stone, Sand and Gravel Association’s 2018 Young Leaders (YL) Annual Meeting, held April 25-28. Hambly shared statistics about production and industry growth in CA, examples of how CALCIMA has helped the industry prepare for SB 1 as well as details about the bill, and explained how the investment in infrastructure helps our industry and California. (2) Over 100 NSSGA Young Leaders visited Vulcan Materials Company’s Chula Vista Quarry located in Chula Vista, San Diego County, California on April 26, 2018. The tour was part of a three day, nation-wide conference in San Diego for NSSGA’s Young Leaders. During the tour the group viewed and learned about aggregate mining, local jobs and projects, and regulatory challenges that California mining operations face on a regular basis.

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CalCIMA OPERATIONS CONFERENCE (1) Stephan Lemieux highlighted the Air Resources Board’s effort to amend currently insufficient heavy duty vehicle emission warranty periods from 5 year/100,000 miles to 5 year/350,000 mile to increase assurance to vehicle owners that their vehicles, engines, and emission control systems are free from defects. Pictured, left to right, Stephan Lemieux, ARB, Bruce Tuter, ARB, Francisco Doñez, US Environmental Protection Agency and Jimmy Aguil, ARB.

(2) Caterpillar Company is rolling out autonomous command systems! John Deselem, Caterpillar’s Global Sales Manager for Caterpillar automation, joined the conference to showcase the 62 autonomous mining truck fleet he operated in West Australia and explained how the technology works to drive process efficiency and enhance safety. (3) KPI-JCI Astec Mobile Screens showcased their hybrid crushers and screens that support the increasing levels of environmental regulations, lower running costs, and better performance in harsh environments.

(4) Ben Sehgal from the Air Resources Board discussed increases to aggregate mining and concrete production due to SB 1 projects and related public perception issues that could result due to more communities participating in fence line and downwind enhanced monitoring coupled in some cases with social networking. To address fugitive dust emission, several real photos of air district violations were reviewed and associated best practices and preventative measures were discussed. (5) Valley Power Systems showcased their MTU trailer that featured diesel engines 148-550 horsepower that boast Tier 4 Final emissions without diesel particulate filters or diesel oxidation catalysts. Attendees had an opportunity to view engines up close and personal and talk with the experts about the state-of-the-art design and all-new components and subsystems, as well as manufacturing technologies and services. (6) Kay Hazen with Kay Hazen and Company and Jon Caffrey with College of the Desert, tackle the challenges of declining employees wand look for opportunities to grow a skilled workforce.

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