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VOLUME 3 NUMBER 3 APRIL, 1965
Soule News
Special Interest Exploring: # GUIDING AMERICAN BOYS
The Special Interest Exploring Program was born almost ten years ago out of the need for guiding the interests of teenage boys.
The Boy Scouts of America had discovered that high school boys were not remaining in their ranks because they had outgrown the camping and hiking stage. They were concerned with other things, like their future jobs.
For younger boys there were Cub Scouts and Boy Scouts. But there was a void in filling the interests for high school boys.
For some two million American teenage boys, Special Interest Exploring was designed to fill this void.
The program was initiated by the Explorer Committee of Orange County Empire Council, chaired by William Spurgeon III, Vice President of the Irvine Company.
Mr. Spurgeon, unselfishly gave up two years at his company to promote the program throughout the country.
THE PROGRAM
Launched nationally in 1959 by the Boy Scouts of America, Special Interest Exploring links the interest of youth with the experience of business and professional men.
The program accomplishes this goal by bringing together boys with specific interests and leaders in fields corresponding to their interests.
As Mr. Spurgeon states: "It's very difficult to get a banker to go camping, unless it is his avocation. But it is extremely easy to get a banker to open the doors of the financial world to boys interested in following in his footsteps."
He also pointed out that a boy of this age will generally listen to any man except his father.
THE EFFECTS
Under Special Interest Exploring, boys with particular vocational leanings discover the "ins" and "outs" of jobs which they might perform for the rest of their lives.
But more important, they find group acceptance and guidance in an adult-like setting where honor and achievement are the primary standards.
Special Interest Exploring brings high school boys to a better understanding of the "American Way of Life." By regular association with knowledgeable business people, boys receive an unobstructed impression of the Free Enterprise system.
On the other side of the coin, the program allows businessmen to correct the distorted view of themselves that boys often receive from other sources, like television and radio.
THE BEST MEN
Possibly the greatest asset of Special Interest Exploring is its ability to convey character and citizenship to American youth by example and association.
Mr. Spurgeon remarks: "You cannot preach citizenship and character building to high school boys. But if you make it possible for them to be with the best men in their communities who are successful and respected, these men then become the image of our moral fiber which is the only way boys can rise to the challenge of ethics."
Special Interest Exploring is a vast and comprehensive movement, one that will provide future leaders in all phases of American life. Through mutual effort and co-operation, men and boys are working to insure the strength of our country.
*Photo: "Adventure on the frontiers of our changing world." Explorers discover the H-23C helicopter. (U.S. Army photograph)*
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SOULÉ JOINS SPECIAL INTEREST EXPLORING
Through the efforts of business, industry, the professions, Bill Spurgeon, and Lee Soulé, Special Interest Exploring has taken a strong foothold in the Bay Area.
Recently, the company was appointed an official Explorer Post. We are not the first, as the program has been active in the Bay Area for a number of years.
Promoting the Explorer concept in the Bay Area has been the job of many individuals including the Bay Area Council of the Boy Scouts.
Bill Spurgeon's hard work has resulted in the endorsement of the program by many business leaders, school administrators, and the military.
As Lee Soulé explains: "the program satisfies a needed area for Bay Area high school boys, and acts as a common bond between business and scouting."
The company will hold regular meetings twice monthly throughout the year. These meetings will be for San Francisco high school boys interested in manufacturing as a possible vocation.
The title of the company's program is "Steel Builders — Building America in Steel." Its aim is to give young men a comprehensive view of all phases of the company's manufacturing operations.
Don Morgan, Sales Engineer for the Steel Structures Division and Company Advisor to the boys, describes Soulé's function in Special Interest Exploring this way:
"Our purpose is to show young San Francisco men, through association with mature men in the building industry, the role of business in our whole economy and how it applies to them."
The organizational committee for the new San Francisco Post includes: Bob Horn, chairman, Paul O'Brien, Dale Wipson, Walt Neverovich, and Don Morgan.
In addition to Soulé, other Explorer Posts have been, and are being established in the Bay Area. These include: a Maritime Post sponsored by the San Francisco Maritime Association, the Standard Oil Post in Contra Costa County, the Shell Refinery Chemical Post in Martinez, and the Law Enforcement Post initiated by the Oakland Police Department.
*Photo: Left to right: Harvey Price, Scout Executive, William Spurgeon, National Representative Exploring, Tom Huff, Chairman Explorer Conference, and Lee Soulé, Jr., Chairman Explorer Planning Committee.*
*Photo: Don Morgan, Company Advisor to the boys, and member of the Organization Committee.*
NAMES AND FACES IN THE NEWS: APRIL, 1965
*Photo: John McPherson, brand new from Scotland.*
*Photo: Marvin De Poister, new Senior Detailer.*
Maurice Goldman has been transferred to the San Francisco Purchasing Department, and will assume new duties as Buyer for the Architectural Products Division. Maurice has been with Soulé since 1954. He was formerly in the Estimating Department, and also held the position of Architectural Products Customer Service Co-ordinator.
Walter Oertel has been appointed Field Operations Manager for the Architectural Products Division. He has fourteen years of architectural experience, and for the past three years has served as Project Manager in San Francisco.
Recently Walt gave an excellent presentation of the fabricator's viewpoint on erection of architectural metal at a seminar held at the Mark Hopkins Hotel by NAAMM-West. His talk covered five basic points: shop operations, design tolerances, workmanship, and the scope of work specifications.
Les Rueger takes over as the new Project Manager in S.F. for the Architectural Products Division. He has been with the company for 12 years in an engineering capacity.
Tom Reiter is the new Supervisor of Metal Finishes for the Anodizing Department in San Francisco. Tom recently joined Soulé after several years of experience in aluminum fabricating in Southern California.
NEW FACES IN L.A.
Marvin De Poister is the new Senior Detailer for the Steel Structures Division. Among Marvin's previous employers is Kaiser Engineering, Oakland. Marvin and his wife are square dancing enthusiasts.
John McPherson has been named Sales Estimator for the Architectural Products Division. John is brand new in the U.S., coming to us from Bellshill, Lanarkshire, Scotland. His hobbies include sculpturing, music, and reading.
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FACES IN THE NEWS . . . continued
Jim Johnson has been appointed Rebar Salesman for the Reinforcing Steel Division in Los Angeles. Jim is also a new Soulé employee, and has extensive experience as a Detailer, Estimator, and Sales Representative.
Ronald Bean has joined the Personnel Department as Personnel Representative. Ron was formerly with O & M Machine Company in Los Angeles, where he held the position of Personnel Manager. He has lived in the Los Angeles area for about ten years. Washington is Ron's home state.
NEW DEALER
Saga Construction Company, Inc., of Hato Rey, Puerto Rico, has been named new dealer for the International Sales Department of the Steel Structures Division. Mr. Waldo C. Salazar heads the newly appointed firm.
*Photo: Jim Johnson, he'll sell rebar for Soulé.* *Photo: Ronald Bean, native of Washington lands personnel post at Los Angeles office.*
Job Of The Month: Philadelphia Story
The Architectural Products Division has played an important role in providing Philadelphia with its first major city administration building in twenty years.
The newly erected sixteen-story Municipal Services building houses all personnel of Philadelphia's Municipal Services.
The huge structure has a granite facing applied to poured-in-place concrete columns and slabs. Soulé provided 1,666 custom made double-glazed windows.
Our portion of the job amounted to almost three hundred thousand dollars. All Soulé materials were assembled at the job site by Sparks Company, Philadelphia.
Soulé double-glazed windows were installed into pre-fabricated granite frames which were then hoisted to the face of the building and fastened between floor slabs.
The windows consist of flash-welded tubular exterior frames, which were sent to Porce-Len Manufacturing Company in Connecticut to receive a two-color application of porcelain enamel on aluminum.
This two-color coating is a unique feature of the project, and was researched by Soulé and suggested to the architect, Vincent Kling, of Philadelphia.
Another unusual aspect of the Municipal Services building is the vertical blind installed in each window. Placed in the space between the inside and outside glass, these special blinds can be operated from the inside of the building with ease.
Fred Nilsen was the Project Engineer for Soulé. The General Contractor was John McShain, Inc., Philadelphia.
*Photo: Municipal Services Building in Philadelphia: custom tailored by the A.P. Division.*
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L. A. Drubbs S. F. In Golf Match
Los Angeles ruled the company's annual golf tournament in Fresno last month by outdoing San Francisco in ten out of twelve matches and tieing one. The win, registered on the Fig Garden Golf Course, marked the first victory for Los Angeles since 1956.
Birdie Bill Tedford captured the Low Gross Trophy, and Bob Gebauer snatched Low Net honors. Gene Springer, L.A., and Charlie Weeks, S.F., tied their match and competed in a rain-soaked sudden death play-off. After two holes of even play and hostile weather, the boys decided to settle the affair on the nine-hole Pitch and Putt Course. Gene won with two strokes less than Charlie.
Chuck Mekeel of San Francisco presented the awards to match winners at a dinner that evening.
Frank and Mary Kleman, L.A., handled the entertainment which featured: Scottish songs sung by Scotty Steward; Arnold Dunyon's solo with assistance from Mrs. Ed Breeding and Mrs. Jerry Odegaard; and the Fresno crew headlined as "The Orchestra."
*Left to right: Hans Mubleman, S.F. Plant Supervisor, A.P. Division, Scotty Steward, Leadman for Steel Structures in L.A., Bill Tedford, Vice-President in L.A., and Ralph Garcia, Accounting, S.F., and head of the Soulé Golf Club.*
TWO COMPANY EMPLOYEES RETIRE
Charlie Ubigau had a good time at a recent retirement luncheon held in the Executive Dining Room of the S.F. cafeteria. And no wonder, he was the guest of honor.
The luncheon was a deserving tribute to Charlie who has been with Soulé for 44 years. During that time, Charlie has held a number of positions in the company. Recently he was Home Office Estimator for the Reinforcing Division.
Charlie's good time was capped by gifts galore. He was presented with a complete fishing ensemble: rod, reel, boots, tackle box, and lures — everything but the fish.
We wish Charlie good times in the future — and good fishing.
Hollis Bradshaw, truck driver for Soulé in Los Angeles, retired recently after 18 years of service.
Approximately 40 fellow employees honored Hollis at a dinner party at the Turf Club in Pico Rivera.
Cliff Mayo, Shipping Department Supervisor, was master of ceremonies, and Jack Dressen, Plant Supervisor, gave a speech in praise of Hollis's faithful service to Soulé over the years.
Hollis joined the company in 1947. Since that time he has driven every size truck in the Soulé fleet. Recently he handled the semi and bobtail units.
A truckload of appreciation, Hollis, for many years of loyal service.
110 Volts Is A Killer by Mike Mickel, Safety Editor
Thousands of devices requiring 110 volts, "household" supply, are used daily, and our familiarity with them is breeding a dangerous contempt.
Low voltages are not necessarily "safe" voltages. They should be treated with respect.
A man standing in water may be killed by a 40 volt shock. Smaller amounts can kill if the path of the current includes the chest of the victim.
No matter whether an electrical shock victim has been subject to high or low voltage, first aid is the same: artificial respiration, vigorously applied until the victim has recovered.
*Left to right: Bob Overman, Estimator for Reinforcing Division in S.F., Charlie Ubigau, and Harold Knox, Estimating Supervisor.*
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