CANCELLATION OF UPCOMING EVENTS

Given the current situation with COVID-19, ASANM is cancelling all events and activities through Friday April, 30 2020.  This includes the following:

• 4/9/2020 Luncheon and BPI Session

As for future events, we will continue to monitor the situation, using caution and being proactive, to act in the best interest of our members, the chapter and our community.

COMMITTEE MEETINGS

Update on scheduled committee meetings:  We are looking into online services, please stay tuned and we will update the committees with further information.

Thank you for your understanding and patience as we map out these uncertain times.

IMPORTANT COVID-19 UPDATES:

• OSHA National Safety Stand Down to Prevent Falls in Construction has been postponed
• OSHA Update; COVID-19 (Coronavirus) can be a recordable illness if a worker is infected as a result of performing their work related duties.  However, employers are only responsible for recording if all criteria is met.  More information on the OSHA website OSHA has also provided “Guidance on Preparing Workplaces for COVID-19”.  Click here to download the full guide
• The National Construction Industry Safety Coalition (CISC) has issued “CISC Recommendations: COVID-19 Exposure Prevention, Preparedness and Response Plan for Construction. Download the document here
• The Department of Labor has released further guidance on the new employee paid leave benefits enacted under the FFCRA.  Employers with 500 or less employees must post at their location.  Employee Rights Under FFCRA, FAQ’s on the DOL Poster, FFCRA Paid Leave Enforcement Guidance
• ASA CARES Act Summary– The Senate passed the $2.2 trillion Corona Virus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act.  Read the full summary here
• The CARES Act authorizes the Small Business Administration (SBA) to offer a new Paycheck Protection Program, also extending the eligibility rights under the Emergency Injury Disaster Loan Program.  Read the SBA CARES Loan Programs here

We Are Making a difference:

We would like to thank all of our members who are doing what they can to aid others during this difficult time.  Members are helping in several ways such as donating PPE to medical facilities, food donations to distribution centers and more.  Please continue to support our community in this uncertain time.  Together we are making a difference, continue to stay strong, well get through this.

Save the date: 2020 Event Schedule

• May 14; Member Luncheon
• May 20; Postponed- Las Cruces Member Luncheon and Beer & Business cards happy hour
• May 21; Safety Training
• May 28; Beer & Business cards happy hour
• June 9; Construction Industry Crime Alliance meeting
• June 4; Member Luncheon
• July 24; Annual Industry Awards Event
• August 11; Construction Industry Crime Alliance meeting
• August 19; Las Cruces Member Luncheon and Beer & Business cards happy hour
• August 27; Beer & Business cards happy hour
• September 3; Construction Safety Coalition meeting
• September 10; Member Luncheon
• September 24; Safety Training
• October 9; Annual Golf Tournament
• October 13; Construction Industry Crime Alliance meeting
• October 22; Beer & Business cards happy hour
• November 5; Las Cruces Member Luncheon
• November 12; Member Luncheon
• November 19; Safety Training
• December 3; Beer & Business cards happy hour