ABC - South Texas Chapter

Today, Sept. 8, is the inaugural #988Day. Anyone can text or call 988, the Suicide & Crisis Lifeline, for 24/7 access to trained crisis counselors who can provide non-judgmental, accessible support to anyone in need. More information: 988lifeline.org #SuicidePreventionMonth

There are only a few more days to sign up and hear from Tiffany Slowinski of Team Spark Advisors on how CEOs can Harness a Personality Survey to Cultivate and Empower Elite Teams. Here is the link to register: https://lnkd.in/g795fwrf #leadership #buildingteams #ABCMeritShopProud

Today, we had a productive session on mental health in the construction industry led by Greg Sizemore, Vice President of Health, Safety, and Environment and Workforce Development at ABC National. We are committed to reducing suicide rates in our industry.

Had a valuable experience attending the ‘Safety Under the Hardhat’ seminar with ABC - South Texas Chapter, led by Gregory Sizemore. It was eye-opening to learn more about the critical importance of mental health in our industry and how we can take proactive steps to support one another. Proud to be part of an organization that cares for both the physical and mental well-being of its workers. #MentalHealthMatters #ConstructionSafety #ABCSouthTexas #WellbeingInTheWorkplace

Today we had a full house on the topic of Mental Health Under the Hard Hat by Greg Sizemore, Vice President HSE and Workforce Development ABC National. Working to reduce the rates of Suicide in our Industry. Click here for resources for Total Human Health https://lnkd.in/eSqeVJVE Let’s all be part of the solution. #ABCMeritShopProud #totalhumanhealth #suicidprevention2024

Join us on Thursday to hear from Greg Sizemore to learn more about ABC’s Total Human Health Initiative https://shorturl.at/H571P

As a reminder, our chapter is offering a way to learn more about ABC’s initiative of Total Human Health Initiative which encompasses multiple dimensions of health organized within four, simple and easy to remember categories: Body, Heart, Mind and Soul. Together, we can be part of the solution and work to reduce the high suicide rate among construction workers.  Sign up for our luncheon with guest speaker Greg Sizemore of Associated Builders and Contractors national office who will speak about this very important topic. Here is the link to register: https://lnkd.in/gskjayk5 #attractbuildconserve #ABCMeritShopProud #mentalhealth

As we celebrate the hard work and dedication of our workforce, we must also reflect on policies that impact their livelihoods. During the last Legislative Session, SB 936 was introduced to ensure fair and open competition for our construction industry. It’s a vital step to protect our state’s merit shop contractors from the restrictive mandates being pushed by the Biden administration. If passed, SB 936 would have prohibited the use of PLAs on government projects for local governmental entities (city, county, school districts, special districts etc). This legislation defends Texas jobs by ensuring that government contracts are awarded based on merit and skill—not union membership. In a time when federal overreach threatens our core principles, we must continue the fight for free enterprise, fair competition, and the right for all Texans to work without undue influence. While SB 936 did not cross the finish line—we fully intend to bring back this critical piece of legislation during the upcoming 2025 Legislative session as one of our priorities. #ABCMeritShopProud #TXMeritShopProud

Registration & Sponsorships are Now Open for our 2024 Dove Hunt! The Event will be held on Friday, October 18th at the Howell Crane Ranch (3440 Sandy Elm Road) from 11:00am until sunset. The Event will include a Corn Hole Competition, Clay Shoot Competition, Vendor Fair, and Networking with Veterans looking to join the Construction Industry - all followed by the Evening Dove Hunt. See below for a complete list of available Sponsorship Packages. Member Shooting Teams (Team of 4) are $900, and Future Member Teams (Teams of 4) are $1,400. Use this link to pledge your Sponsorship and/or Register your Teams: https://lnkd.in/gmt-jRrn #ABCMeritShopProud #Events #Networking

ABC is proud to sponsor four free VitalCog: Suicide Prevention in Construction training sessions for our chapter staff and members throughout the month of September. These one-hour trainings will be offered weekly and each session is limited to 20 participants. Advance registration is required. Interested members and chapter staff should email Haley Moyers ([email protected]) with their preferred date to secure their spot in this high-impact training as we work together to prevent suicide in the construction industry. Don’t delay! These sessions will reach capacity. #ABCMeritShopProud #SuicidePreventionMonth