Inventory

Organization Information
Name Mechanical Contractors Association
Abbreviation MCA
Organization Type Departmental - Engineering
Tier Student Organization - Registered (Constitution not yet reviewed)
Mailing Address 455 Town Engr
Ames, IA 50011
Phone 515-294-2872
Email None
Web Address None
Description Composed mainly of construction and mechanical engineering students with an interest in the specialty trades of mechanical construction. The chapter has monthly meetings with guest speakers, volunteer activities, monthly MCA of Iowa meetings in Des Moines or Cedar Rapids, and a national student competition in the fall. Others include golf outing, a tailgate, jobsite tours, and FACs. Come network with contractor members and see what heating, cooling, and new mechanical systems are like.
Affiliations Mechanical Contractors Association of Iowa, Mechanical Contractors Association of America
Membership Information
Student Members 7
ISU Members 0
Non-ISU Members 0
Dues Per Semester $15
Dues Per Year $25
Allowed Members Students, Faculty/staff
Allowed Officers Students
Non-member Event Participation: Yes
Membership Qualifications attend meetings, become involved with club by helping with community service activities, attending social events with contractors and offering ideas
Membership Restrictions No
Elections April meeting
Meetings Town Engineering
Activities
Desc. of Regular Meetings/Activities At a monthly meeting MCA beings in a subcontractor either in the sheet metal or plumbing subcontracting area of construction. At the beginning of the meeting the cabinet goes over upcoming events - community service, field trips, leadership opportunities, events with MCA of Iowa. Then students get FREE pizza and pop (if a member or attend the meeting). Following that is the presentation. Meetings normally average about 1 hour and 15 minutes long for entire duration.
Member Attendance 28
Non-Member Attendance 3
Special Events
No Events Listed
Activity Advertising
Desc. of Advertising Efforts ISU MCA participates in the College of Engineering Clubfest, the CCEE clubfest, and VEISHEA Village. We also hang flyers around Town Engineering and Black Engineering about one week prior to a meeting, send out e-mails, and write on chalkboards advertising our monthly meetings.
Departmental Privileges
Special Access to Dept. Facilities? Yes
Special Access to Dept. Personnel? Yes
Funding
No Funding Sources Listed
Risk Management
Has a designated officer with risk management responsiblities? Yes
Risk Management Officer President
Officer's risk management duties outlined by consitution? No
Has an Operations Manual No
Officer Information
Position Officer
PresidentTed Gerber <>
TreasurerBrit Laurenti <>
AdviserBradley Perkins <>
455 Town Engr
Ames, IA 50011-3232
MemberMatt Warner <>
MemberPeter Kataras <>
SecretaryMaria Hannasch <>
Vice PresidentCasey Adams <>
WebmasterColton Taylor <>
Constitution
File Name Date Uploaded Status
Constitution uploaded but not approved at this time.
WWW Information
AFS Path / Directory: /afs/iastate.edu/general/stuorg/www/mca/
Authorized Net-IDs: mawarner; hadiaz; bross26; cladams