Fox Valley Division | Fall Member Event (Fox Valley Division Only)

Description

Fox Valley Division | Fall Event

Wednesday, October 14th, 2026 from 12:00PM - 6:00PM located at Woodfire Lodge at Triple J Wing and Clay

Registration

Registration will be open until September 30^th. Any remaining seats will be communicated via email. Each member firm will be allowed to register up to 10 attendees.

Participation Notice & Waiver Required

This event includes a sporting clay shoot. Participation in shooting activities is voluntary. All participants who choose to participate will be required to sign a liability waiver prior to the event. Participation in recreational activities involves inherent risks and participants agree to comply with all safety requirements.

Event Timeline

12:00pm                                     Lunch

12:30 pm – 2:00pm                   Guest Speaker, Mark Dyke, of Collaborative Counseling Group discussing, “Mental Health Safety & Awareness with Suicide Awareness & Prevention”

2:00pm – 4:00pm                      Sporting Clays Shoot

2:00pm – 6:00pm                      Milwaukee Tool Display

4:00pm – 6:00pm                      Networking & Social Hour

Mental Health Safety & Awareness with Suicide Awareness & Prevention 

The construction industry has traditionally focused on physical safety hazards such as falls, equipment, and environmental conditions. However, one of the most significant and often overlooked risks on today's jobsites is mental health.

Construction professionals face demanding schedules, workforce shortages, financial pressures, and personal stressors that can impact focus, decision-making, productivity, and safety. In addition, construction continues to experience one of the highest suicide rates of any profession, making mental health awareness a critical component of a comprehensive safety culture.

This engaging and practical 90-minute presentation combines Mental Health Safety and Awareness with Suicide Awareness and Prevention to help participants better understand the challenges facing today's workforce and learn practical strategies to support themselves and their coworkers.

At the conclusion of this session, participants will be able to:

• Understand the connection between mental health and jobsite safety
• Recognize common signs of stress, burnout, and emotional distress
• Identify warning signs that a coworker may be struggling
• Learn practical ways to start supportive conversations
• Understand available resources and pathways for assistance
• Help create a culture where seeking help is viewed as a strength, not a weakness

About the Speaker – 

Mark R. Dyke, LPC, LEED AP, CM-BIM

Mark Dyke is a Licensed Professional Counselor in the state of Michigan with over 25 years of professional experience spanning both the construction industry and mental health counseling. He holds a master’s degree in Counseling and a degree in Construction Management.

Before becoming a licensed therapist, Mark built a career in construction and higher education, where he currently serves as a university professor in Construction Technology and Management. His dual background allows him to connect deeply with professionals in high stress industries, particularly construction, where mental health challenges often go unspoken.

As the founder of Collaborative Counseling Group, Mark specializes in helping individuals, leaders, and organizations strengthen resilience, improve communication, navigate conflict, and address stress and burnout. He is a trusted speaker and trainer on topics including suicide awareness and prevention, mental health safety in construction, leadership development, and workplace communication.

www.collabcounselinggroup.com

Sporting Clays Shoot

Test your skills on the sporting clays course at Triple J Wing & Clay while enjoying a unique networking experience with fellow NECA members. Shooters of all experience levels are welcome. Participants must bring their own shotgun (subject to venue requirements), and should bring their own PPE (hearing and eye protection). Ammunition will be provided by the Fox Valley Division.

Milwaukee Tool Display

Connect with Abby Moravek from Milwaukee Tool and explore some of Milwaukee's latest tools, technologies, and jobsite solutions.

Networking & Social Hour

Following the sporting clays shoot, attendees are invited to stay and network and connect with fellow NECA members.