Planned Schedule

Wednesday, July 7

3 - 7:30 pm Registration

3 - 5 pm Board of Directors Meeting

6 - 7:30 pm President’s Welcome Reception
Enjoy some fun and relaxation as Kevin and Debbie Mason welcome you to the Lodge at Torrey Pines and the 2010 PCCA Mid-Year Meeting. Catch up with old friends and meet new folks over cocktails and hors d’oeuvres overlooking the Pacific Ocean and the famed 18th hole at Torrey Pines.

Thursday, July 8

7:30 am - 12 pm Registration

7:30 - 8:30 am Continental Breakfast

8:30 - 9:45 am Opening General Session - The Art of Ironman Success
How can we create certainty in an uncertain environment? Will we let defeat stop us or will we use it as feedback for change that brings about ultimate victory? Where will we draw strength from when we want to quit? Are we the person our dreams demand us to be to achieve them? These were some of the many difficult questions Mark Allen had to answer in his seven-year journey from defeat to ultimate victory at the Hawaiian Ironman. Accompanied by compelling race footage, Allen’s presentation incorporates strategies for dealing with change and unexpected challenge, how to come back when success seems impossible, and the importance of doing the work required of becoming a champion.
The Ironman Triathlon, held on the Big Island of Hawaii, is the most difficult one-day sporting event in the world. It starts with a 2.4-mile ocean swim, followed by 112 miles of cycling, and then a 26.2-mile marathon. For most of the 1,500 men and women who compete in the Ironman, crossing the finish line amounts to a victory. Mark Allen had a different destiny. His first six attempts, all losses, were casualties of everything from flat tires to internal bleeding. Yet each defeat served to galvanize his commitment to fulfilling his dream of becoming the Ironman Champion. Finally on his seventh attempt, Allen won and went on to win five more Ironman titles. His final victory came at the age of 37, making him the oldest champion ever in this incredibly challenging event.

10 - 11:45 am Construction Industry Roundtable
This fast-paced and frank discussion touches on the various segments of the industry and promotes the sharing of insights and opinions from contractors, suppliers, and manufacturers working in different market sectors all over North America as well as representatives from the USDA Rural Development Utilities Program and the American Communications Engineers.

1 - 6 pm Optional Tours

1 - 5:30 pm PCCA Golf Tournament
Torrey Pines. The name itself stirs the imagination of golf enthusiasts all over the world. From cliffs towering above the Pacific Ocean, golfers marvel at the views of the coastline and deep ravines and often see dolphins playing in the surf or gliders cruising along the golden seaside cliffs. Designed by William Bell, Sr. in 1957, the Torrey Pines North course is home of the Buick Invitational PGA Golf Tournament played each February. Its signature hole is one of the most famous in all of golf, the 6th hole, a beautiful downhill par 3 with a sweeping view along rugged ocean cliffs and out across ocean.
$185 includes box lunch. $50 extra for rental clubs.

Friday, July 9

7:30 - 8:30 am Continental Breakfast

8:30 - 9:30 am Committee Meetings
The Marketing/Membership and Labor Issues Committees will meet.

9:45 - 11:45 am General Session - Ethics with Andy Patron
Recent news is full of stories about scandals, cover-ups, and ethical breaches. The construction industry, as a whole, has often struggled with its reputation. You may face ethical challenges in your own businesses, both internally and externally, everything from bid rigging, sub shopping, and unsubstantiated change orders. Ethics and integrity are crucial business issues, and your decisions and actions will determine your long-term financial success. We will discuss how to build trust through integrity, intent, capabilities, and results.
The Integrity Chain:
Ethics/integrity is a value
Trust is an attitude
Repeat business is a behavior
Profit is the result
Andy Patron is a senior consultant with FMI, specializing in the creation and implementation of training programs that are designed to develop world-class leadership and organizational effectiveness. Andy’s enthusiastic approach draws from his real-world experience in management and the construction industry. He has more than 20 years of experience working with private and public sector owners and contractors. As a production manager in the residential market, he has been responsible for the day-to-day allocation of resources and learned to tackle the unique operational challenges associated with production in the construction industry.

1 - 5 pm Optional Tours

6:30 - 10 pm Dinner Party
Enjoy a fabulous feast on the croquet lawn overlooking the Pacific Ocean and the famed 18th hole at Torrey Pines.

Saturday, July 10

9 am - 12 pmYoung Construction Professionals Workshop Decision Making Skills With Andy PatronWe make all kinds of decisions every day. Most of them are easy to make and do not carry painful consequences, but sometimes the stakes are higher and the consequences of a poor decision are dire. When we need to make the right decision, understanding the process for decision-making can help us reduce or eliminate the risk. Attendees will discuss and define an effective decision-making process, including introduction to decision-making, managing agreement, managing disagreement, and problem solving. At the end of this session, you will be able to understand the factors that affect decision-making, analyze your personal decision-making management styles, discuss ways to improve individual decision-making, and discuss ethical decision-making.
See Andy Patron’s bio under Friday’s General Session.

1:00 - 5 pm Sailing on the Stars & Stripes

Young Construction Professionals

YCP Education Registration
This year PCCA is offering a special rate for YCP education registration for up-and-coming employees in your organization. This is a great way to get new people from your company more involved in your industry and your association while taking advantage of an excellent educational value.

For just $299, your employee will enjoy all the functions and education of the Mid-Year meeting on Friday and attend the YCP Workshop especially designed for up-and-coming construction professionals on Saturday.

Who is a Young Construction Professional?
Without putting an age limit on it, we’re looking for men and women who are rising (or expect or hope to) in the management ranks of their construction businesses, whether contractor, supplier, or manufacturer.

Optional Activities

Thursday, July 8

1 - 5 pm Optional Tours

1 - 5 pm La Jolla Shopping Tour
From dawn well into the night, the streets of downtown La Jolla are alive with the world’s shopping elite. The range of storefronts in La Jolla Village is dazzling. From high-end art galleries to charming boutiques, you’ll be tempted by countless opportunities to bring a piece of La Jolla home with you. You will also enjoy the many restaurants, cafes, and artists’ studios. Shuttle departs the Lodge at Torrey Pines at 1. The shuttle returns to the Lodge every 30 minutes starting at 2:30 with the last pickup at 5 pm.
$40 includes transportation, shopping map, taxes, and gratuities.

12:45 - 5 pm Seaside Segway Tour
Coronado began in 1886, the dream of Elisha Babcok, who vowed to create a resort that was “the finest watering spot on the Pacific Coast.” Along with its fabled Hotel del Coronado, the town became one of the great playgrounds of the world, drawing presidents and princes, moguls and movie stars to its shores. Concurrently, North Island Naval Station was developed into one of this century’s most important aviation centers—Lindbergh and Doolittle lit her skies and shaped the destiny of flight in America. Coronado’s past, full of fabulous homes and famous memories, is still very much a part of San Diego’s life today. On a leisurely, guided segway tour through quaint Coronado, guests see the stately mansion of famous entrepreneur John D. Spreckels and the cottage of the Duchess of Windsor, view the home where the Wizard of Oz was inspired, and see the magnificent Hotel del Coronado.
$199 includes transportation, 90-minute segway tour, guide, taxes, and gratuities.

1 - 6 pm PCCA Golf Tournament
Torrey Pines. The name itself stirs the imagination of golf enthusiasts all over the world. From cliffs towering above the Pacific Ocean, golfers marvel at the views of the coastline and deep ravines and often see dolphins playing in the surf or gliders cruising along the golden seaside cliffs. Designed by William Bell, Sr. in 1957, the Torrey Pines North course is home of the Buick Invitational PGA Golf Tournament played each February. Its signature hole is one of the most famous in all of golf, the 6th hole, a beautiful downhill par 3 with a sweeping view along rugged ocean cliffs and out across ocean.
$185 includes box lunch. $50 extra for rental clubs.

Friday, July 9

12:45 - 5 pm Optional Tours

12:45 - 4:45 pm Surfing in La Jolla Shores
Let’s go surfin’ now, everybody’s learnin’ how! You don’t need to be a Beach Boy to catch a wave and be sitting on top of the world, just sign up for this session where top-ranked surfers provide hands-on group training in the water for a true California experience. It’s a safe and positive way of learning the surfing basics, step by step. Whether you actually become a surfer or not, we guarantee that everyone will have a great time enjoying the sunshine and waves that make San Diego one of the favorite destinations for avid surfers.
$166 includes transportation, certified lifeguard instructors, surfboard and wetsuit, snacks and water, sunscreen, taxes, and gratuities.

12:45 - 4:45 pm Ocean Kayaking Tour
Kayak touring is one of the fastest-growing sports in the world. Evolving from ancient Eskimo design, modern kayaks have changed very little, but state-of-the-art materials allow us to paddle light, beautiful kayaks silently and comfortably through many conditions and on any waterway. Kayaking opens the natural wonders of the environment as you explore the blue waters of the Pacific Ocean. A personal guide will lead you on a 90-minute tour through beautiful La Jolla caves.
$107 includes all equipment, certified tour guide, transportation, taxes, and gratuities.

12:45 - 4:45 pm Seaside Segway Tour
See description on Thursday
$199 includes transportation, 90-minute segway tour, guide, taxes, and gratuities.

Saturday, July 10

1:45 - 5 pm Optional Tour

1:45 - 5 pm Sailing on the Stars & Stripes
San Diego is the only place in the U.S. where you can sail on modern America’s Cup class boats. Formerly home of the America’s Cup, San Diego’s sailing heritage can be uniquely experienced through a private cruise aboard Stars & Stripes/USA 34 or Abracadabra/USA 54. Sailing on San Diego Bay, guests enjoy close-up viewing of the impressive Naval First Fleet, the downtown skyline, and the spectacular sweeping Coronado Bay Bridge. Sailboat skippers invite guests to participate and assist them with the sailing, or you can just sit back, relax, and enjoy the sunny day as Stars & Stripes glides quietly at 11 knots across the bay.
$248 includes transportation, 3-hour cruise, water and soft drinks, taxes, and gratuities.

What to do in La Jolla

The Spa
Lodge guests enjoy the more than 9,500 square-feet of spa space at the center of the Lodge’s retreat-like ambiance, with 14 treatment rooms and beauty, massage, and signature services that complement both the peaceful setting as well as guests’ more active pursuits. The Spa has an extensive menu of massages, facials, rituals, wraps, hydrotherapy, and hand and foot treatments available. It offers facilities for dry saunas, herbal-infused steam baths, and aromatherapy inhalation. A Cardio/Strength room features a range of state-of-the-art equipment, and fitness classes such as yoga are conducted outside on the Arroyo Terrace, a grassy stretch of earth overlooking the golf course and Pacific Ocean. A grand-scale pool and vanishing-edge whirlpool are available year-round in the temperate climate, and daily private and group hikes are available through the Torrey Pines State Reserve.

Golf
The Lodge is prominently situated adjacent to the 18th hole of the world-famous South Course at Torrey Pines, a Rees Jones beauty that is the site of the Buick Invitational each February and hosted the U.S. Open in 2008. The 7,607-yard South Course is open to the public and operated by the independent Torrey Pines Club Corporation. The Lodge offers hotel guests preferred tee times and special golf packages.

Recreation
Within walking distance or a short drive from the Lodge, the breathtaking Torrey Pines State Reserve, one of San Diego’s most beloved natural attractions, offers miles of trails for nature walks through forests of rare Torrey Pines, sandstone formations, and broad and beautiful Blacks Beach along the Pacific. The Lodge offers two guided hikes daily.
The property sits on bluffs overlooking the Pacific Ocean and is minutes from some of the most pristine beaches for swimming, walking, and bird watching in Southern California. The nearby areas of La Jolla and Del Mar provide excellent shopping.
The Lodge is located minutes from the famous Del Mar Racetrack and the sites of La Jolla, such as the Stephen Birch Aquarium and Museum, La Jolla Museum of Contemporary Art, La Jolla Playhouse, and shopping in the boutiques and galleries of Prospect and Girard Streets.
In San Diego, big-city attractions such as world-renowned Sea World in San Diego, the San Diego Zoo, Museum of Contemporary Art, Gaslamp District, Old Town, and Balboa Park are a mere 20-minute drive away.

Travel Tips

Climate
La Jolla enjoys moderate to warm temperatures year round, with an average high in July of 76 degrees and a low of 66. Average rainfall in July is just 0.03 inches.

Airport
San Diego International (SAN)
Hotel direction: 16 miles N

Driving Directions: Follow I-5 North to La Jolla, exit at Genesee Ave. and turn left (heading west). Continue all the way up the hill, Genesee Ave. becomes North Torrey Pines Road (do not turn left off Genesee onto Torrey Pines Road), continue in the center lane on North Torrey Pines Road and turn right at the Green “Torrey Pines Course/The Lodge” sign. Turn right at the stop sign onto Callan Road, and then left at the stop sign into the Lodge.

The Lodge at Torrey Pines
11480 North Torrey Pines Road
La Jolla, CA 92037
(858) 453-4420