Blueprint Detroit: CSI Metro Detroit Monthly - SUMMER

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PRESIDENTIAL LETTER

On Tuesday, June 9th marked our chapter's President Dinner where we looked back upon the past year and what we learned and the fun we had; and look forward to the future of all the possibilities our chapter anticipates.  I’m grateful to celebrate a year defined by engagement, education, and strong professional collaboration. 
CSI exists for a clear purpose: to improve the quality of construction specifications and project delivery by bringing together owners, architects, engineers, specifiers, product representatives, contractors, and educators. When we do that well, we reduce risk, strengthen coordination, and elevate the standard of the built environment.

This year, we continued building momentum through events that connected learning with real-world practice—including our joint meeting with BEC on new energy code impacts on enclosures, tours and site visits such as the psychiatric hospital, Hudson’s jobsite, and Interior Environments, and hands-on experiences like the Airtech Doors factory tour and our visit to Dura-Crete.

I would like to thank Ric Aranguren and Bill Jensen for their service to the Board of Directors, thank you!  I would like to congratulate Dian Selleck-Wilson on her re-election to the Board of Directors, I appreciate the opportunity to work with you again. Next, a warm welcome to John Howarth and Russ Hinkle, our newest board members, I am delighted about our future collaboration.

We recognize the people and partners who helped make our programming meaningful and our chapter impact real.

A sincere thank you to our chapter sponsors. Your financial support enables us to deliver high-quality education and networking opportunities for our members and the broader construction community.

Most importantly, thank you to every member who showed up, volunteered, sponsored, taught, mentored, or stayed engaged. Our chapter works because you contribute—and your commitment is what keeps Detroit Metro CSI strong.

As I am near the midpoint of my presidentship, I am honored to serve this chapter and proud of how we have come together to promote the betterment of the construction specification community.

I wish everyone a happy and safe summer.
Cynthia Harman-Jones, CSI, CDT, CCS, CCCA, RA, NCARB

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Member Anniversaries

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Member Focus

CSI Metropolitan Detroit Chapter Awards:

Service Award: Blair Reese for promoting CSI values and rendering outstanding service to the chapter.

Education Commendation Award: Amy Baker for contribution to educational programs of the chapter.

Tom Young Award Bruce Comstock for outstanding dedication and service to CSI Metro Detroit and the construction community for many years.

CSI Great Lakes Regional Award Recipients:

Boast Award: CSI Metro Detroit Chapter for ongoing work with Lawrence Tech University raising approximately $5,300 for their scholarship program last year.

Ken Schmidt Chapter Challenge Award: Blair Reese for gaining 16 members in FY 2025 through the Chapter Challenge Program and for the devoted and selfless contribution to the CSI Great Lakes Region while serving as the Membership Chair for the Region FY 2026.

The Jack Morgan Regional Education Award: Dawn Cenowa, in recognition for the outstanding contributions to promoting education at Chapter and Regional levels.

The Jack Morgan Regional Education Award: Kelsey Gannon, in recognition of he engagement in the development and delivery of educational programing, contributing both technical expertise and practical insight.

Region Communication Award: Kim Jennings, in recognition of her outstanding work in developing and managing the Metro Detroit Chapter's website and electronic communications.

Region Craftsman Award: Jeff Maxwell and IF Metalworks for Jeff's work with the Metro Detroit Chapter and his commitment to advancing the mission of the organization.  And to IF Metalworks for your ongoing support of CSI's educational programs, events, and professional development initiatives as well as your ability to execute custom complex metalwork solutions.

Region Student Liaison Award: Amy Baker for her work with Lawrence Tech University as a powerful advocate for students and their awareness and participation with the Metro Detroit Chapter.

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