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Contact the LCCA today to request specialized training needs for your employees!

360-425-8820 or lcca@lcca.net

2018 Scholarship Winners Announced

The Lower Columbia Contractors Association awards scholarship grants to college or vocational/technical school-bound students, who currently intend to pursue studies leading to a career in the building industry, such as: Engineering, Architecture, Drafting, Industrial Design, Carpentry, Electrician, Plumbing, Construction Management.

2018 Scholarship Award Recipients

 

Flagger Certification

August 22, 2018, 8am-4pm

$75 Members, $100 Non-Members

Learn professional flagging techniques and proper work zone set-up in accordance with standards and guidelines of the Federal Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices.

Upon successful completions you will receive your Flagger Certification valid for 3 years.

Forklift Safety Training & Certification

2018 Forklift Training PostcardInstructor: Travis Brock, ASP CHST, Shield of Armor Safety
August 9, 2018 12:30 pm – 5:30 pm

Do your employees operate a Powered Industrial Truck, better known as a fork lift? We can help lift your firm to success by offering a qualified level fork-lift operator course. Your employees will be trained on the following different Classes of Powered Industrial Trucks: 1, 3, 4, 5 & 7. We will provide classroom training for these types of lifts and a practical evaluation tool to be used at your convenience.

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2018 Cheater’s Cup Winners Announced

2018 Golf Web Banner Winners

On behalf of the LCCA Board of Directors, we would like to thank the players and sponsors of the 2018 LCCA Cheater’s Cup Golf Classic. Proceeds from the golf tournament benefit our scholarship program, and continue to support the work we do within the industry.

Winning Team: Parr Lumber & Weyerhaeuser Team (Scott Keylock, Kevin Trevana, Tim Frazier, Mike Peck)

Closest to the Pin: Mark Backstrom (Pacific Tech Construction)

Long Drive: Josh Urich (R Harper Cutting)

Corn Hole: Brothers Pipeline Team (Adam Helenberg, Rick Stone, Clint Mathews. Craig Gagner)

50/50 Raffle: Marge Sims (Specialty Concrete Team)

Thank you to all of our Sponsors for their support of this event!

Tournament Sponsors: Newrock Homes and RE/MAX
Golf Cart Sponsors: Builders FirstSource and Twin City Glass
Dinner Sponsor: Cowlitz County Utilities Coordinating Council
Photo Sponsor: Stewart Title
Hangover Kit Sponsor: KLOG / KUKN / The Wave
Registration Sponsor: Umpqua Bank Home Lending
String & Mulligan Sponsor: Brothers Pipeline
Drink Cart Sponsors: Copies Today and Specialty Concrete
Contest Sponsor: Express Employment Professionals
TEE Party Sponsor: Cascade Title
Frozen Towel Sponsor: Brothers Pipeline
Hole Sponsors: AFLAC, Advanced Excavating Specialists, Advanced Messaging & Dispatch, Affordable Construction, All-Out Sewer & Drain Services, B&M Heating & Air Conditioning, C & R Tractor & Landscaping, Cascade Natural Gas, Cowlitz County Title, Cowlitz County PUD, Kelso/Longview Chamber of Commerce, Newrock Homes, Rawhide Electric, Renaud Electric, Heating & Cooling, Walker Insurance Agency, and Watkins Tractor
Prize Sponsors: Affordable Construction, All Out Sewer & Drain, B & M Heating, Bud Clary, C & R Tractor, Fibre Federal Credit Union,  Lexar Homes, Newrock Homes, Renaud Electric, Woods Logging Supply, MVP Graphics, Walker Insurance

 

LCCA Membership Appreciation BBQ

Each summer, the LCCA hosts a free barbecue for members. This is a great opportunity to network with other LCCA members in a relaxed environment and learn more about your membership benefits. Scholarships will be awarded to students, R.O.I.I. checks will be presented to participating members, and our Silent Auction will take place. Music by “The Dreamers” Larry & Desiree.

2018 BBQ Invitation

July 24th, 2018 from 4:30PM – 8:30 PM at the Kelso/Longview Elks (900 Ash Street, Kelso)

Confined Space Training

Competent Person Training Class PostcardMay 10th, 2018, 1:00pm – 5:00pm
Member $125, Non-Member $175
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Instructor: Travis Brock, Shield of Armor Safety & Risk Management

Do your employees enter confined spaces? Do you know the definition of what a Confined Space is? All employers who have employees enter these types of spaces are required to provide training for their employees. These spaces are items such as:

– Utility Vaults
– Trenches
– Sewers/Manholes
– Silos
– Process Vessels
– Hoppers
– Pits
– Ductwork
– Piping Systems

Note: Confined Space accidents are one of the most common fatality accidents in construction. Attend this course to identify common mistakes and the role of the attendant, entrant and supervisor.

J. Stout Auctions Upcoming Event

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J. Stout Auctions’ June 27th Auction items and information available on J. Stout Auctions website.

 

2018 Cheater’s Cup Golf Classic

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The LCCA hosts an annual one-of-a-kind golf tournament that is the event of choice for light-hearted golfers and non-golfers alike. This highly anticipated event is limited to just 18 teams of four. No matter whether you sponsor or play, the “Cheaters Cup” presents an outstanding marketing and networking opportunity that reaches a large diversified group of members and guests. Proceeds benefit the LCCA Scholarship Fund.

When: June 1st, 2018. 1:00 PM Shotgun start
Where: Three Rivers Golf Course, 2222 S River Road, Kelso, WA

Click here for the 2018 Cheater’s Cup Golf Sponsorship Information

Click here for the 2018 Cheater’s Cup Registration Forms

2018 LCCA Scholarship Program – Application Period Open

Scholarship Web BannerThe Lower Columbia Contractors Association will be awarding scholarship grants to college or vocational/technical school-bound students, who currently intend to pursue studies leading to a career in the building industry, such as: Engineering, Architecture, Drafting, Industrial Design, Carpentry, Electrician, Plumbing, Construction Management.

All application packets must be postmarked by April 13, 2018. The selection committee will make its decision in early June. Scholarship recipients will be contacted by mail. All applicants will be mailed notice of their final status.

2018 LCCA Scholarship Application Form