EVENT REGISTRATION
Join your fellow construction industry professionals for informational sessions, team building activities, and group excursions crafted specifically for you and your employees. The 2025 CAWP Annual Meeting will have all this and more. Register today – you and your organization can’t afford to miss it!
REGISTER HERE
EVENT DETAILS
WHEN: February 5-8, 2025
WHERE: The Phoenician Scottsdale
WHO: Members of CAWP, their spouses, and families
HOW: Online Registration
When you register for the 2025 CAWP Annual Meeting, you will be eligible to participate in daily breakfasts, all educational & team building sessions, the welcome reception, and the group dinner. Additional activities may require additional fees. Registration fees for the 2025 CAWP Annual Meeting are as follows:
Single registration – $350.00
Couple registration – $600.00
Dependent under 3 – COMPLIMENTARY
Dependent 4 – 10 – $100
Dependent 11 – 20 – $150
Dependent 21+ – $200
TRAVEL INFORMATION
GETTING THERE
The closest major airport to Scottsdale is the Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport (PHX). The airport is located 7 miles west of downtown Scottsdale, and 9 miles from The Phoenician. The airport is serviced by most major airlines, including Southwest, American Airlines, United, and Delta.
Ground transportation from the airport to The Phoenician is available via limousine, shuttle van, bus charter, taxi, sedan service and car rental. Car rental service at The Phoenician can be arranged through the on-site desk. Executive car-and-driver service is available at the resort as well.
ACCOMMODATIONS
Discover a style of luxury that transcends expectation. Honoring both guest and destination. From distinctively appointed hotel guestrooms, beautifully fashioned casitas on the lawn and exceptionally envisioned suites, the recently redesigned accommodations at The Phoenician are all touched by the rich tones and warm hues of the surrounding Sonoran Desert.
Hotel Website
HOTEL RESERVATIONS
A dedicated website is now available for you to book your hotel rooms online. Reservations can be made starting today at this web address:
https://book.passkey.com/go/cawp
The room rate is $429.00 per night, plus applicable taxes and fees. Based on availability, this rate will be available to you for three days prior to the event, as well as three days following.
AGENDA
2025 CAWP Annual Meeting
Wednesday, February 5
6:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m. Welcome Reception – East Patio
Thursday, February 6
7:30 a.m. – 9:00 a.m. Breakfast – East Foyer
8:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m. Informational Sessions – Estrella Ballroom
12:30 p.m. – 4:30 p.m. Optional Excursions – Porte Cochere {near Estrella Ballroom
Friday, February 7
7:30 a.m. – 9:00 a.m. Breakfast – East Foyer
8:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m. Informational Sessions including Team Building Activity – Photo Scavenger Hunt – Estrella Ballroom
7:00 p.m. – 9:30 p.m. Group Dinner – Jokake Inn (onsite)
*Meet at 6:45 p.m. in the Main Lobby for shuttle service to the Group Dinner.
Saturday, February 8
8:30 a.m.– 10:00 a.m. Closing Brunch – East Patio
*Times subject to change.
SPEAKERS
February 6, 2025
8:00 a.m. – CAWP Working for You
Estrella Ballroom
CAWP Executive Director Rich Barcaskey, CAWP Director of Industry Relations Jason Koss and CAWP Director of Events Emily Marotte will provide an overview of the Association’s work for the last year and highlights of plans for the year ahead.
9:00 a.m. – Legislative Update
Estrella Ballroom
Get an update on legislation pertinent to the heavy / highway construction industry at the state and federal levels, as well as a discussion on the highway division of the Associated General Contractors of America. Panelists will include:
Alex Etchen, Vice President, Government Relations, AGC
Jim Young, Senior Director, Congressional Relations for Labor, HR, and Safety, AGC
Rob Vescio, C&G Strategies
10:00 a.m. – Building Strength: Advancing Employee Wellness and Resilient Workplaces
Estrella Ballroom
This session will discuss proven strategies and programs and real examples that will help to address your employees’ health and wellness in the areas of mental health, substance use disorder, nutrition, and more.
Panelists include:
Hamilton Baiden, YouTurn Health
Jason Malatak, Mosites Construction Company
February 7, 2025
8:00 a.m. – Remaining Positive in Times of Crisis – Tyler Enslin
Estrella Ballroom
In a recent study conducted by Ipsos, 60% of adults surveyed globally report experiencing stress to the point where they feel unable to cope, while 51% of Americans view mental health as a top concern in their life. Many can relate to these sentiments even during normal times, but during times of crisis these issues are most certainly magnified. Of course, challenging times in themselves take on very different forms. Whether it is a stressful work project, conflict with another individual, financial struggles, health issues, family problems, or a national or global crisis, the principles in this highly interactive program have been designed to help.
As a crisis can affect multiple areas of life, this content has been customized to impact both career and personal aspects of living. Attendees will learn strategies that can help them to control stress levels, build habits to promote growth, and focus on opportunities. Whether currently dealing with a major crisis, or just desiring to be prepared for the next set of challenges, participants can be confident implementing the practical concepts from this training session.
10:00 a.m. – Team Building Activity – all attendees welcome
Photo Scavenger Hunt
Estrella Ballroom
Each team will be equipped with a team packet, map, and nothing else but their wits and sense of adventure! After being given the rules and criteria of the Photo Scavenger Hunt, teams will receive a puzzle or a riddle that will lead them to their first stop and next clue. Once the team determines where the location is, the team must follow the instructions and take a picture on their provided tablet as proof! Once the photo is taken, they will receive their next puzzle or riddle.
Team members must work together to accomplish their mission. While some of the hunt items may sound impossible (get your photo taken with a bull), we promise they are not. Teams will just need to use their imagination, maps, and a lot of ingenuity to get the task done.
The first team to meet the coordinators back at the meeting point with the most missions accomplished wins!
This activity is suitable for all attendees. Registration is required.
GROUP ACTIVITIES
Thursday, February 6
12:30 p.m – 4:30 p.m. – Optional Excursions
Meet at Porte Cochere at 12:15 p.m., near Estrella Ballroom
Please note: Horseback Riding and the Botanical Garden tour are scheduled to occur at the same time. Attendees may choose one activity or the other.
Horseback Riding at Fort McDowell
Whether you’re a drugstore cowboy or a city slicker, it’s time to saddle up, and we’ve got the horse for you! Relax as professional guides take you on the most scenic horseback riding trails in Arizona. Enjoy the breathtaking sites as you wander by flowering cactus, rugged mountains, abundant plant and animal life during your ride. This scenic trail ride meanders through the lush Sonoran Desert and gradually climbs to grassy mesas with soaring cottonwoods, sandy washes, and spectacular views. A true Southwestern experience!
Limited availability. Registration is required.
Desert Botanical Gardens Tour
Revel in the natural beauty and all there is to learn at the Desert Botanical Garden. This living museum of desert plant life is one of the nation’s only science centers dedicated to the desert, desert plants, ecology, and conservation. The Garden hosts more than 10,000 plants and 3,500 different species of cacti, succulents, trees and flowers presented in a series of informative trails.
- The Desert Discovery Trail leads you to the Cactus House and Succulent House.
- The Plants & People of the Sonoran Desert Trail is a one-third mile, hands-on trail that illustrates how Sonoran Desert plants have been used for centuries as a source of food and shelter.
- The Sonoran Desert Nature Trail is a one-quarter mile trail that affords views of the desert butte.
- The Center for Desert Living, showcases desert landscaping displays, vegetable gardens, herb gardens, the Desert House exhibits.
Registration is required.
Friday, February 7
10:00 a.m. – 1:30 p.m. Team Building Activity – all attendees welcome
Photo Scavenger Hunt
Estrella Ballroom
Each team will be equipped with a team packet, map, and nothing else but their wits and sense of adventure! After being given the rules and criteria of the Photo Scavenger Hunt, teams will receive a puzzle or a riddle that will lead them to their first stop and next clue. Once the team determines where the location is, the team must follow the instructions and take a picture on their provided tablet as proof! Once the photo is taken, they will receive their next puzzle or riddle.
Team members must work together to accomplish their mission. While some of the hunt items may sound impossible (get your photo taken with a bull), we promise they are not. Teams will just need to use their imagination, maps, and a lot of ingenuity to get the task done.
The first team to meet the coordinators back at the meeting point with the most missions accomplished wins!
This activity is suitable for all attendees. Registration is required.
PLAN YOUR VISIT
Scottsdale enjoys more than 330 sunny days each year, which means pool season runs year-round, hiking trails and golf courses are always open, and any time is a great time to visit.
Winter in Scottsdale is about as perfect as it gets. Think sunny, blue skies and daily highs hovering near 72 degrees (22C) from December though mid-February. Be prepared with a few layers, however, for the evening temps that can dip into the 40s after the sun goes down!
THINGS TO DO
Sumptuous steaks, bold, American cuisine and year-round al fresco options are just a small sampling of the unforgettable restaurant experiences found at The Phoenician. From private to poolside, laid-back to luxurious, The Phoenician presents eight diverse dining venues, along with a wide array of special culinary events throughout each season.
Providing views of both the resort and Camelback Mountain, our expansive pool setting features cabanas for rent, a Kids Zone and poolside dining at Kalio Kabobery for an afternoon of relaxation and fun.
Kids Zone
The Kids Zone, showcasing a tree house complete with a swaying bridge, sails and a helm for children’s inner pirate to explore, also features a splash pad with spray guns, falling buckets of water and shooting water spouts.
The area also includes a 197 ft. twisting water slide – for guests 42″ and taller.
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ur athletic club features a game room on the first floor, with video, arcade, and board games, pool, foosball, and shuffleboard. The 24 hour fitness center, located on the second floor, includes 4,600+ square feet of state-of-the-art equipment to fulfill all your workout needs. Bicycles, tennis, and pickleball are also available.
SPA
The Phoenician Spa rises in celebration of the individual spirit, nurturing and contemporary in its approach to iconic service, relaxation and overall well-being. At its essence is a collection of exclusive offerings, transformative in nature – effecting peace, purity and strength well beyond the spa experience.
Spa Menu & Amenities
Book an Appointment
Golf
Architect Phil Smith has created an outstanding facility for golf enthusiasts — a cohesive 18-hole course showcasing the unique beauty of Arizona’s Sonoran Desert.
Everything is in front of the golfer, with no surprise bunkers or blind hazards. Designed to provide a natural rhythm and flow, the course plays to a par 71 and offers four sets of tees, ranging from 4,575 yards from the forward tees to 6,518 yards from the players’ tees. Complementing it are The Phoenician Golf Shop, locker rooms and 19th Hole dining venue.
Book a Tee Time online or call (480) 423-2450.
ATTENDEES
AGC of America
Alex Etchen
Jim Young
Beaver Excavating Company
Jason Sinay & Kelly Susa
Brayman Construction Corporation
Angela Ravenscroft & Tracy Landgraf
Tim & Michelle Taylor
C & G Strategies
Rob Vescio
C.H. & D. Enterprises, Inc.
Paul Cameron & Sherry Kosor
Brad & Jenna Miller
Macy & Maxx
Darlene & Mark Salyers
Paul & Jennifer Stumpf
Brayden & Adeline
Constructors Association of W. PA
Rich & Kristin Barcaskey
Jason & Theresa Koss
Emily Marotte
Stephanie Teagarden
Cleveland Brothers Equipment Co., Inc.
Andy & Cara Gaslevich
John & Mary Soltis
Douglass Pile Company, Inc.
Geoffrey Cozma & Morgan Wetzel
Laurie Douglass & Larry Wetzel
Rob & Caroline Douglass
Ray & Susan Hough
Golden Triangle Construction
Trey Bucci & Jenna Tighe
Mike & Cassie Casciato
Luca
Ryan Matsko & Kelly Lee Cooper
Mike & Sandra McCaslin
Steve Raffa
Jeff & Brenda Sturgeon
Drew & Layne Zettle
Gulisek Construction Company
David & Mary Beth Czerniak
Jason & Brenda Keefer
Clayton & Faye Stahl
Mekis Construction Corporation
Steve & Meredith Reed
Modified Concrete Suppliers, LLC
Jake & Krystal D’Amico
Al & Jen Kenz
Mosites Construction Company
Jason & Kerri Malatak
Plum Contracting, Inc.
Tom Goldinger & Andrea Gentile
Christian & Nikki Jacobs
John & Mindy Johnson
Ali Mills & Paul Barbish
Spencer
Jack & Melanie Mills
Mark & Lori Mills
Marissa & Kaylee
Ron & Barb Myers
Swank Construction Company, LLC
Chad & Kristen Basinger
Trumbull Corporation
Bryon & Farrah Breese
Ava, David, Eli
Bob & Melissa Cane
Robert
Joe & Amy Catena
Danielle Catena
Rich & Kathy Doyle
Kevin Duris & Judy Upholster
Greg & Abbie Franz
Mark & Vicki Gentile
Nick & Colleen Graczyk
Josie & Abby
Brian & AnneMarie Grayburn
Eva, Luke & Benjamin
Jake Kennedy & Cassandra Kimple
Dennis & Wendy Luzier
John & Patti Jo Murray
Johnny Murray
Josephine & Evan Murray
John & Kathy Nemmer
Julian, James, & Evelyn
John & Melody Schwab
Wheeler
Mike & Carolyn Siatkosky
Dale Smith
ur athletic club features a game room on the first floor, with video, arcade, and board games, pool, foosball, and shuffleboard. The 24 hour fitness center, located on the second floor, includes 4,600+ square feet of state-of-the-art equipment to fulfill all your workout needs. Bicycles, tennis, and pickleball are also available.
