Greetings ASA Members and Friends of ASA-
May is upon us now and with it comes “busyness” in all aspects of life: work, family, activities, home projects, vacation planning, etc. Somehow, no matter how busy our lives have become, we manage to navigate through the craziness of everyday life. Business is no different for most of us. It doesn’t matter if it’s bidding work, managing projects, dealing with employees, keeping customers satisfied, reading contracts, dealing with rising material costs, etc., most of us manage to get things done and keep the nose of the plane pointed in the right direction, for what we hope to be a safe landing.
In juggling the day to day issues we encounter, we should always be looking for ways to make life “easier”. With that said, ASA has so many tools to offer to help you navigate through choppy waters. By going to the ASA National website, you can search for topics on just about everything to do with subcontracting and find helpful information. Past webinars can be looked at that, for example, may show you how new policies on tariffs (which seem to be changing daily) and immigration might affect your businesses in the coming months and years.
If you are registered for the June Fly-in to DC to meet with our nation’s lawmakers, you are in for a treat. If you have previously participated, you know the value in it and if you are a first timer, you will walk away feeling great about the opportunities to meet with our representatives and senators and discuss the laws that impact our industry. Mike Oscar and his team do an outstanding job at putting this together. I look forward to seeing you all there.
Coming up in September is our annual convention, SUBExcel 2025, in Oklahoma City. This is going to be a wonderful event and it is geared towards the whole family. It will be packed with Educational Opportunities, Networking, Peer to Peer Discussions, Industry Vendor Booth Visits, Fun Activities, Fantastic Speakers and of course, an Amazing Awards Ceremony. Register before June 1st and receive the Early Bird Discount. If you are a first timer, you will not be disappointed. And if you have attended before, you know what an amazing event this is, which is why you will want to attend again.
A few weeks ago I hosted a President’s Forum via a virtual meeting. It was well attended and it was an opportunity for chapter leaders to come together and discuss the successes of their own chapters, as well as it lent itself an opportunity to ask questions regarding what ASA National does for its members. I want to thank those that attended and hopefully you were able to gather a few bits of information that will help your chapters grow and provide benefit to your chapter members.
In this issue of The Contractor’s Compass we’re taking a deeper look at change orders. They’re the bane of our existence, but also a necessity. Also, I’m excited to announce a couple of new sections: “Ask a CPA” and “Ask a Safety Expert”. These will be relevant, short answers to questions you’ve been asking.
Construction Safety Week was earlier this month. Did your company join in the activities? Or hold an event? We all have to look out for each other to keep everyone safe. It’s a good reminder for everyone to be aware of your surroundings and potential hazards. Your goal should always be that every one of your employees gets to go home everyday to their families.
I have just a little over a month left of my term as YOUR ASA National President. If there is anything that you want me to look into this coming month, please do not hesitate to ask me. I am here to serve you.
I hope you all enjoy the coming summer months ahead. Take time for yourselves and for your families. In the long run, that is truly what is most important in life. As they say, “work will always be there.” God bless you all and I look forward to seeing you and hearing from you in the weeks ahead.
Ray Moya
ASA National President 2024-2025
