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Save the “EVERYONE’S a WINNER” speech for T-ball, keep your Honorable Mentions, don’t waste our time with Bronze Medals … on April 24 we celebrate 1 (just those who Finish First). The 2009 Finish First recipients are:

ACOUSTICAL CEILING:
Sloan & Company
(Project: Temple University – Johnson-Hardwick Dining Hall)

DRYWALL FINISHING:
Blasz Construction, LLC.
(Project: Tredyffrin Public Library)

HISTORIC RENOVATION:
Ceilings Inc.
(Project: Episcopal Mansion)

MILLWORK:
Allied Interiors
(Project: Radnor Township Municipal Building)

$100,000 OR LESS
Associated Specialty Contracting
(Project: Retail Space in the King of Prussia Mall)

INNOVATIVE USE OF MATERIALS
Ceilings Inc.
(Project: Terrain @ Styer’s)

LAFARGE'S PROJECT OF THE YEAR:
BCT Walls & Ceilings (Project: Strathaven School) – dealer partner – KAMCO SUPPLY

The Project of the Year recognizes the skill and creativity of those who take construction materials and apply them in innovation ways!

2009 MEMBER OF DISTINCTION GOES TO:
Raymond Shoemaker … Ray was nominated for this award by his peers. “When Kim Clerkin telephoned me to say that I had been nominated “Member of Distinction,” I was taken back by the news! I was emotional about it to say the least since as it has been my privilege to be a member of this organization since 1983 – time flies! My career in construction started at age 14 laboring during the summer and holidays for C.H.Shoemaker Inc., my father’s (Carl) plastering company. In 1974, my father and brother (Roger) wanted to expand into drywall. I was asked to be a part of the family business and I accepted. This was the start of R&R Partitions. For 25 years, my brother and I partnered in the family business. Over the years there were different companies and name changes such as; R-Tech, Shoemaker & Boyle, and finally Raymond Shoemaker, Inc. In 2000, Roger retired. On December 31, 2008 Raymond Shoemaker, Inc. closed its doors sadly ending the history of our family business. From Carl down to me, we were blessed to have a business that supported and raised three generations of the Shoemaker family. Through it all, though, my involvement and commitment within the association grew. I was elected to the Board of Directors ten years ago making the decision to participate on a variety of committees which included working with IFCA on Educational Programs, Legislative matters and increasing the membership. At the urging of the board members, I accepted the responsibility of Secretary-Treasurer moving on to Vice President and finally representing the association as President. My time at IFCA meant a lot to me! I enjoyed the many working experiences that occurred and when Kim called to say “do you have a minute” I understood that I was getting involved in another industry matter – I was always interested in improving upon our union construction businesses. I have many fond memories of the association and encourage all of the current IFCA members to step up and take an active role within IFCA which will undoubtedly benefit your company and our union partners. In closing, I want to thank my family for their support throughout the years … May GOD bless you ALL!”

2009 Weekend Getaway Winner: Kamco Building Supply is our Weekend Getaway Sponsor. At our Gala event on April 24, Glenn Reilly selected ALL WALLS & CEILINGS, INC. as this year’s WINNER – congratulations to Steve Ruggieri.

The association recognizes the 2009 sponsors:

Lafarge, Title Sponsor

Metropolitan Regional Council of Philadelphia Carpenters & Vicinity, Presenting Sponsor

International Union of Painters & Allied Trades District Council 21, Presenting Sponsor

Marjam Supply Company, Awards Sponsor

USG, Centerpiece Sponsor

Kamco Building Supply, Weekend Getaway Sponsor

Painters & Allied Trades LMCI, Band Sponsor

The Kempf Company, Invitations Sponsor

Armstrong, Certainteed Ceilings, George F. Kempf Supply Co., National Gypsum, Specialty Products & Insulation Co., and Stevens & Lee, Contributing Sponsors

The 2009 Finish First Participants and Projects are as follows:

Acoustical Ceiling:

• Allied Interiors -- Radnor Township Municipal Building (RUNNER UP)
• Ceilings Inc. -- 151 S. Warner Office Building
• All Walls & Ceilings, Inc. -- Dave & Buster’s
• Frank T. Lutter, Inc. -- Granary Architects Office
• T.N.T. Construction, Inc. -- Immaculate Mary Home
• BCT Walls & Ceilings, Inc. -- Shawnee Middle School
• Fastrack Construction, Inc. -- TylerSchool of Art – Temple University

Drywall Finishing:

• Sloan & Company -- Johnson-Hardwick Dining Hall - Temple University (RUNNER UP)
• Heartwood Building Group, Inc. -- Chop 6NW/6SW – 6th Floor University of Pennsylvania Hosp.
• All Walls & Ceilings, Inc. -- Dave & Buster’s
• T.N.T. Construction, Inc. -- Immaculate Mary Home
• Associated Specialty Contracting -- Retail Store in King of Prussia Mall
• Landco Inc. - Retro Fitness
• BCT Walls & Ceilings, Inc. -- Shawnee Middle School
• Ceilings Inc. -- St. Joseph’s University
• Frank T. Lutter, Inc. -- TempleUniversity – Fox School of Business
• Fastrack Construction, Inc. -- TylerSchool of Art – Temple University

Innovative Use of Materials:

• Landco Inc. -- Retro Fitness (RUNNER UP)
• All Walls & Ceilings, Inc. -- Dave & Buster’s
• Frank T. Lutter, Inc. - Episcopal Campus Center
• Heartwood Building Group, Inc. -- Fagin Hall – 3rd/4th Floors – University of Pennsylvania
• Sloan & Company -- Johnson-Hardwick Dining Hall – Temple University
• T.N.T. Construction, Inc. -- Muchnick Residence
• Associated Specialty Contracting -- Retail Store in King of Prussia Mall
• Fastrack Construction -- TylerSchool of Art – Temple University

Millwork:

• Blasz Construction, LLC -- Chestnut Hill Academy Science & Technology Ctr. (RUNNER UP)
• Heartwood Building Group, Inc. -- Chop 3550 Market Street – University of Pennsylvania Hosp.
• T.N.T. Construction, Inc. -- Muchnick Residence

2009 Vendors: Arrangements Unlimited, Peter Volz Design, Out of the Box, ITC Specialty, Joey Roberts Band, and the Philadelphia Business Journal

2009 Judges: Charles Brock, Carpenters Joint Apprentice Committee; Steve Freeman, New Century Design; Jim McGuckin, Cancer Treatment Centers of America; and Chuck Murtha, International Union of Painters & Allied Trades District Council 21

2009 Master of Ceremonies: Beasley Reece…

Next year’s event will take place in April 2010 … as soon as we have secured our location we will notify everyone!!!

THANKS TO ALL FOR MAKING THIS YEAR’S 2009 FINISH FIRST AWARDS A WONDERFUL MEMORY. CONGRATULATIONS TO ALL OF THE WINNERS TOO!!! DON’T FORGET THAT IT’S NEVER TO SOON TO START THINKING ABOUT YOUR FINISH FIRST ENTRY…