WestCon Tribune
Published monthly by WESTCON (Westcon Consultants Association) for general membership and friends. Publication of original articles or reprinted material does not imply approval or endorsement. Submitted material becomes property of WESTCON. Not responsible for accuracy of content. Views and opinions expressed are not necessarily those of editors of WESTCON. Send submittals to Loree Curtis at Charles Salter Associates, 130 Sutter Street, 5th floor, San Francisco, CA 94104. Tel.(415) 397-0442.

December 1997

CHRISTMAS PARTY

Let's say good-bye to the old year with fond memories and great expectations. Make your reservation now, space is limited to the first 50 people, at only $20 per person, send checks or fax .

REGIMENTAL Room at the MARINES MEMORIAL CLUB 609 Sutter Street at the corner of Mason. Parking is available on the same block. This is a favorite room of both members and guests with its Tudor style, stone fireplace, small (no host) bar, and views of the City creating and ambiance to savor the passing of the year and our last meeting of 1997.

Remember that third Wednesday of the month: December 17th. Cocktails at 6:30PM. Dinner Buffet will be available after 7:30PM. For those of us who were at the last Christmas Party, superlatives are not necessary to describe the food and service provided by the Mariners Memorial. Hotel rooms may be available if you should so desire. Call 1-800-5 MARINE and mention our dinner party for accommodations.

MEMBERSHIP The enclosed membership form is just the beginning. A new year just as good as you can make it! Note the new prices and structuring of memberships for members in the same firm: Only one member pays the full price of membership. We need your money, body and voice to share a great 98. Think of what we can do together, note the committees on which you would like to serve, grow with us on the Website (a bonus with your membership), come to our meetings: be a speaker, share your views, opinions and presence with us.

New Materials - Old Waterproofing Problems

November's Westcon meeting featured a presentation by Harv Abernathey and Bruce Mosias of AquaTech Consultancy, Inc. in San Rafael, entitled New Materials - Old Waterproofing Problems. The presentation was divided into the wall component by Harv and the deck component by Bruce. Harv discussed the various field findings at the window / plaster interface. With the visual aid of the slides Harv showed the subtly of the flashing around the window fin and the importance of the overlaps and their direction. Bruce highlighted the importance of detailing in the application of horizontal waterproofing. He showed a peculiar case where no proper drainage was allowed for in the entrance deck of a residence. A custom- made solution was designed and yet to be implemented.

C.S.I. PROFAIR '98 A little less urgency... but let's get moving!

We have a choice location and shall certainly be in a great position to display our organization and membership. Start thinking of what you would like to see representing WESTCON, and how you would like to see it presented. Displays must be set up between 9:00AM and noon on March 11th. Breakdown before midnight.

Where? Right in the middle of the first level of the CONCOURSE EXHIBIT HALL located at Eighth and Bryant street in San Francisco. The parking is ample on block soulth at Eighth and Townsend Street.

When? March 11,1998 1:00PM to 7:00PM. That's the SECOND Wednesday of the month. Don't forget that the next, third Wednesday is our regular dinner meeting.

Volunteers? We shall need volunteers to attend the booth as well as set up and break down. Of course, you will be coming anyway to enjoy the exciting presentation of construction products, technology and services for the building professionals, exhibits by selected California artists, free buffet and no-host bars.

January Meeting Demonstrative evidence, presentation by WESTCON member Chris Nelson. We shall actually have the $25,000.00 model and attorney at our meeting that was used to illustrate the balcony decks at 655 Montgomery Street in San Francisco, more later in January Tribune.