2025 MEMBER GUIDE
DIAMOND SPONSORS
PLATINUM GOLD SILVER BRONZE
ATTRACT BUILD CONSERVE
TRAINING RELATIONSHIPS
PEER GROUPS POLICY
GRASSROOTS TOTAL HUMAN HEALTH DEVELOPMENT
MEMBERSHIP TECHNOLOGY
AQC TOP PERFORMER EIC
SAFETY ADVOCACY STEP RETENTION
COMMUNITY OUTREACH PAC FEA VALUES
RECRUIT OPPORTUNITIES
MARKETING STUDENT CHAPTERS EVENTS
PROGRAMS COMMITTEES
AFFINITY GROUPS DISCOUNTS BENEFITS
APPRENTICESHIP LEADERSHIP
MENTORING INDUSTRY COHESIVENESS
MERIT SHOP FREE ENTERPRISE
2025 South Texas Members
to amplify our collective voice and advance the cause of open and fair competition. There are many organizations you can join. ABC is the one you can trust.
TOUGH. TRUSTED. TOGETHER.
SOUTH TEXAS
MISSION STATEMENT
ABC-South Texas Chapter provides leadership and excellence in training, government representation and programs to ensure members a competitive advantage, add value to the industry, and promote a safe work environment in our community.
CORE VALUES
Advocacy
Business Development Education
Chapter Staff
Michelle Seward Davis President president@abcsouthtexas.org
Dana Stone Accounting bookkeeper@abcsouthtexas.org
Shalon LeBlanc Workforce, Apprenticeship & Education Director shalon@abcsouthtexas.org
Leah Villarreal Safety, Workforce & Apprenticeship leah@abcsouthtexas.org
Mary Delaney Events & Membership Director events@abcsouthtexas.org
Chantel Wilmer Admin Assistant frontdesk@abcsouthtexas.org
&
BUILD A SOLID FOUNDATION
ABC helps its members achieve the kind of results that move companies like yours forward. Need new business opportunities? ABC's exclusive networking and professional development events are designed to expand your connections. That's valuable, and building trusted relationships is priceless.
2025 MEMBERSHIP EVENTS
January
may
september
22n
Annual Membership & Board Installation
Sonterra, 11:15 AM
28-29th
Texas Legislative Conference Austin, Texas
february
5th
January
Membership HH - Rodeo Kickoff
19th
Bimonthly Update, DS, CPS, SAWS
ABC Office, 7:30 AM
20th
Lunch & Learn: VIA Outlook
ABC Office, 11:30 AM
24-27th
National ABc Conference las vegas
Day 02.
march
1st alamo trades day
5th
Clay shoot & BBQ Cookoff with vets
national gun club
25th
lunch & learn: Leadership abc office, 11:30 am
april
3rd
dynamic speaker series
dee ann turner
16th
Bimonthly Update, DS, CPS, SAWS
ABC Office, 7:30 AM
23rd
fiesta joint hh with agc & asa
little woodrow's-stone oak
5th
lunch & learn: ai & cybersecurity abc office, 11:30 am
12th
annual golf tournament
sonterra - both courses
20th
mayoral runoff - meet & Greet
22nd leadership graduation
june
5th
lunch & learn: regulatory updates abc office, 11:30 am
14th
family picnic holy spirit cyo athletic complex
18th
Bimonthly Update, DS, CPS, SAWS ABC Office, 7:30 AM
24-25th
national legislative conference ABC Office, 7:30 AM
july
10th
lunch & learn: abc office, 11:30 am
18th
apprenticeship graduation
august
12th
lunch & learn: Document crunch abc office, 11:30 am
14th
pac & fea fundraiser Bluebonnet palace
20th
Bimonthly Update, DS, CPS, SAWS ABC Office, 7:30 AM
4th
lunch & learn: spurs sports & entertainment project abc office, 11:30 am
29-OCT 1st
national project owners summit dallas, texas
october
3-4th
noble charities fishing tournament 8th
construction trade day
9TH
lunch & learn: polished concrete 101 abc office, 11:30 am
15th
Bimonthly Update, DS, CPS, SAWS
ABC Office, 7:30 AM
16th
chili cook-off
november
lunch & learn: surety bonds & industry outlook
national leadership conference 6th
18th
excellence in construction 11-13th
december
construct a kids christmas
National legal conference - virtual
17th
Bimonthly Update, DS, CPS, SAWS
ABC Office, 7:30 AM 4th
18TH
sponsorship luncheon
ABC OFFICE, 11:30 AM
COMMITTEE INVOLVEMENT
your opportunity to make a difference
Why become involved with a committee?
• Network with other leaders in the industry
• Expand your leadership and communication skills
• Develop long lasting relationships
• Make a difference in the association and industry
How the ABC Committee process works:
Members give valuable time to their association, so we have tried to make the volunteer process as rewarding and simple as possible for you.
Volunteers have the opportunity to interact with many ABC members and to experience, first hand, the “big picture” of ABC.
All the members can participate, and meetings are scheduled well in advance to fit your schedule.
If you would like to serve on a specific committee, please indicate your area of interest below. Email this form back to ABC and our staff will contact you with further details.
Please indicate your area of interest by choosing a committee and/ or Affinity Group:
Join an Affinity Group
COMMITTEE MEETINGS find your passion
Focus
Monthly discussions on singular safety topics.
Goals
Foster open collaboration, share best practices, and promote participation in the STEP.
Safety Committee
ABC Office
Lunch & Learns
12-1pm
Jan 8
Feb 12
March 12
April 9
May 14
June 11
July 9
Aug 13
Sept 10
Oct 8
Nov 12
Dec 10
Safety Culture, Best Practices, STEP Program
Mental Health
Fall Protection
Heat Illness Awareness
Trenching & Excavating
Near Misses
Electrical, Caught in Between, Struck By Safe & Sound, JHA
Silica & Tool Safety
Suicide Prevention
OSHA Logs, OSHA Visits
WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT
Planning and executing impactful outreach events and initiatives.
Goals
Host Construction Career and Trades Days, collaborate with school districts, organize boot camps for CTE instructors, and deliver education for field professionals.
January 15
February 19
March 19
April 16
May 21
June 18
July 16
August 20
September 17
October 15
November 19
December 17
MEMBERSHIP COMMITTEE
long lasting relationships
Member appreciation, recruitment, and engagement. Goals
Develop ideas for events, improve communication, and enhance social media strategies.
January 7
February 4
March 4
April 1
May 6
June 3
July 1
August 5
September 2
October 7
November 4
December 2
GOVERNMENT industry advocacy
Focus
Advocacy at all levels.
Goals
Review proposed legislation, meet with elected officials, educate them on industry issues, and lead fundraising efforts for PAC and FEA.
January 9 February 10
10
14
15 June 9
July 14 August 11 September 8 October 13 November 10 December 8
DEVELOPMENT AND SAFETY
South Texas DOL Approved Apprenticeship Program
Carpentry
Pipe Fitting
Sheet Metal
Plumbing
Electrical
PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT
FIELD, MANAGEMENT
TO C-SUITE
2025
SAFETY TRAINING & CERTIFICATIONS
Supervisor Leadership Development
First Aid / CPR Certification
OSHA #511 Standards for General Industry
OSHA #3085 Principles of Scaffolding
OSHA #510 Construction Standards
Qualified Flagger & Trainer
Traffic Control Supervisor
OSHA Recordable Incident Rates 101
First Aid / CPR Certification
OSHA #510 Construction Standards
OSHA #502 Update for Construction
OSHA #503 Update for General
Qualified Flagger & Training
Traffic Control Supervisor
OSHA #3015 Excavation & Trenching
By investing in your people, you create a skilled, safe and productive workforce. As an ABC member, you get access to the tools you need to attract, develop and retain talent to grow your company.
Emergency Action Plan / Active Shooter
First Aid / CPR
OSHA #500 Construction Trainer
OSHA #521 Guide to Industrial Hygiene
NFPA70E Arc Flash Training
OSHA Focus 4
First Aid / CPR
OSHA #510 Construction Standards
OSHA #2055 Cranes in Construction
OSHA #503 Update for General Industry
STEP TESTED & PROVEN
ADVOCATING FOR MEMBERS
ABC represents members and the merit shop philosophy at the local, state and national level through legislative meetings, hearings and educational forums to protect and promote the principles of free enterprise.
Get into Politics or Get out of Business
Exclusive opportunities and discounts for ABC Members only. ABC Trust Insurance, TECH Marketplace, Fuel Program, Business Discount Programs for Members and Employee Perks.
FUEL PROGRAM ADD TO YOUR BOTTOM LINE
EMPLOYEE PERKS
The Trimmer Construction Education Fund promotes a safe, skilled, sustainable, and diverse workforce by providing funding for the direct support of training initiatives/programs or the expansion of a training facility that promotes careers within the construction industry.
MAKE YOUR TAX-DEDUCTIBLE DONATION TO THE TRIMMER CONSTRUCTION EDUCATION FUND. ANY AMOUNT IS GREATLY APPRECIATED.
