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2013 PLATINUM SPONSORS
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2013 Gold Sponsors NEW CONCEPTS
4RIVERS EQUIPMENT (formaly Tom Growney Equip)
2013 Silver Sponsor
ALL AMERICAN PRECAST
HIGHWAY SUPPLY
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From the Executive Director's Desk
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Greetings Members!!
Hello Members! We're over half way through 2013 and NUCA of NM has a lot to be proud of this year, but we're not done yet! We still have lots of things going on before the end of the year, so why not join us for golf, a membership meeting, or a committee? Included in this E-Newsletter is a summary list of our year so far and also what's coming up. Your membership matters and is essential in everything that NUCA of NM does and offers. Thank you for your membership; it's worth it!!
Welcome new members: James Stanovcak NM Gas Company
Joe Menicucci Berger Briggs Real Estate & Insurance.
We're always recruiting new members. Do you know of a company that would be a good fit for our association? Please call Jane at the Association office 505 888 0752.
Congratulations George Kennedy!
NUCA Staff Vice President of Safety, George Kennedy, has been awarded the National Safety Council's most prestigious award--the Distinguished Service to Safety Award. NSC presents this award to recognize exemplary efforts and successes in improving safety and health at work, on the road, and in the community. Congratulations George!
Jane Jernigan, Executive Director NUCA of NM 505 888 0752 Phone 505 362 8950 Cell 505 884 0668 Fax nucanm@qwestoffice.net Email
NUCA of NM is on Facebook!! This page will be used for announcements and posting pictures from events. It'll also have links to articles, newsletters, and online registration. CLICK HERE to view our page and "Like Us" on Facebook.
**You do not have to be a member of Facebook to see pictures and postings**
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- 08/08/13 Planning Committee 8am
- 08/08/13 Education Committee 9am
- 08/12/13 Membership Committee 8am
- 0813/13 CICA at APD Training Academy - 10:30am
- 08/14/13 Safety Committee 8am
- 08/15/13 Board Meeting 10:30am
- 08/15/13 Membership Meeting 11:30 am - 1:00pm REGISTER HERE
Upcoming: September 5 - NM Joint EHS Meeting at NM811 Office September 20 Last Ditch Open
October 11 Competent Person Trainin
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Progress in Congress
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Three of our most important initiatives are rolling in Congress right now. The REINS Act, PAB Legislation and the WRDA act have seen recent life and we're hoping for some results.
Public Activity Bonds(PAB) -- 07/25/2013
Senator Crapo (R-ID) has again joined Senator Menendez (D-NJ) to introduce the Sustainable Water Infrastructure Investment Act which would remove the volume cap for Private Activity Bonds on water and wastewater projects. Doing so would have an immediate and measurable impact on America's water infrastructure by infusing private funds.
Please follow this link to send a letter to your Senators asking them to cosponsor.
The REINS Act (H.R. 367)- 07/29/2013
The REINS Act will require any administrative rule or regulation with an economic impact of $100 million or greater to be approved by Congress prior to implementation. This will bring transparency to the rulemaking process and provide the business community with a clearly defined cost of any particular rule or regulation's implementation.To send a letter to your Representatives urging their support click HERE. *Insider Info -- Neither Congressman Lujan, or Congresswoman Grisham were very keen on this legislation but that makes it all the more important to contact them and let them know how you would like them to vote. This Act protects businesses from overreaching rules and regulations that are easily and flagrantly passed through government agencies without consideration from Congress.
Water Resources Development Act (WRDA) -08/01/2013
House Transportation and Infrastructure Water Resources Subcommittee Chairman Bob Gibbs has assured the media that WRDA is done but awaiting the promise of Floor time in the House. Click HERE for the story. This is another of NUCA's legislative priority. More specifics to come as they become available.
Check out NUCA's Advocacy Center to read about our top issues, find your officials, get election information, Government 101, & NUCA PAC. You can send letters straight to your representative from this center on important issues like the ones listed above. CLICK HERE.
Be The First To Know
Want to be a political insider and stay on top of developments on Capitol Hill? Email NUCA Government Relations Manager Will Brown, will@nuca.com, to receive concise updates on all that affects you in Washington.
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Register Now for NUCA of NM Membership Meeting August 15 -11:30am -1:00pm at the Albuquerque Country Club.
Bill Hillman, CEO is the speaker for this meeting & Jay Hart, Director Parks, Recreation and Community Services Department of Rio Rancho will be presenting an opportunity for NUCA of NM's 2014 Community Service Project. Click Here to Register Online.
Last Ditch Open - NUCA of NM's Annual Golf Tournament September 20, 2013. 9am Shotgun start at beautiful Paako Ridge. Get information and register online HERE.
NUCA's Fall Leadership Meeting will be held October 2-5, 2013, at the El Conquistador hotel in Las Croabas, Puerto Rico. Visit the Fall Leadership Meeting page on the NUCA website for more information.
Safety directors Forum 2013 November 4-November 6 Chicago, IL -- NUCA's annual Safety Director's Forum brings together utility construction safety and risk management professional for two days of networking with peers and information-packed learning from experts and from each other to create and maintain accident-free job sites. Get More Information Here.
The next Joint NMEHS meeting is scheduled for September 5, 2013 at the NM811 (NM One Call) offce at 1021 Eubank Blvd NE. from 7:45am to 10am. The agenda allows 30 minutes for networking and then Bill Devinney will be doing a presentation on Crises Management, Steve Sink on Crises Response, and RRFD on Disaster Response. Please RSVP by clicking HERE.
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Membership Meeting
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Please join us for the upcoming NUCA of NM Membership Meeting on August 15, 2013 at the Albuquerque Country Club from 11:30am to 1:00pm. Bill Hillman, NUCA CEO is flying in to speak and greet.
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Joint NM EHS Meeting
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What is the Joint NM EHS? The Joint New Mexico Environment Health and Safety group is made of safety personnel and those who have an interest in safety from the local construction association's memberships. This quarterly safety meeting brings all of the Safety folks from varied association together for a presentation and forum. The meeting is open to anyone interested in safety and the topic of the meeting. Please RSVP since we do provide a continental breakfast for those attending.
The next Joint NMEHS meeting is scheduled for September 5, 2013 at the NM811 (NM One Call) offce at 1021 Eubank Blvd NE. from 7:45am to 10am. The agenda allows 30 minutes for networking and then Bill Devinney will be doing a presentation on Crises Management, Steve Sink on Crises Response, and RRFD on Disaster Response. Please RSVP by clicking HERE. |
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Last Ditch Open -- September 20, 2013
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Last Ditch Open September 20, 2013 9am Shotgun Start Paako Ridge Golf Course
Come join us out at beautiful Paako Ridge Golf Course.
Thank you Sponsors!
Desert Utility - Corporate Sponsor
Highway Supply -- Corporate Sponsor
Shirt Sponsors: 4 Rivers Equipment & AMEC Earth and Environmental
Golf Ball Sponsor Golden Equipment
On Course Beverage Sponsor Titan Machinery
Hole Sponsors ---Still Available PCL Construction New Mexico Contech Engineered Solutions AUI Inc. Rinker Materials American Ductile and Pipe Baker Utility Supply All American Precast TLC Plumbing & Utility New Concepts, Inc. 4 Rivers Equipment MISCOwater |
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What has NUCA done for you lately?
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Highlights from 2013:
- Lobbied over 50 bills during NM legislative session
- Repeal of Community Workforce Agreements in SF
- Membership Meetings
- Associate Showcase
- Participated in Engineering Conference in LC
- NUCA Convention
- Two Environmental Safety and Health Joint Industry Meetings
- Lobbyist Panel to present pertinent legislation
- Participation at Construction Industry Crime Alliance
- NM Regional Common Ground Alliance EXPO & Conference
- Ernie Pyle Middle School Career Fair
- Jobs for American Graduates' Spring Conference
- Volunteer Day at Gorham Scout Camp
- NUCA Washington Summit
- NUCA of NM night at the Isotopes game
- Mid-Year Social/Safety/Scholarship awards
- Review of PRC PSB's proposed changes to the NM One Call Law
- Received national award for Community Service 2012
- Accepted Leadership Award for Jane Jernigan, Executive Director
- NUCA Safety and Government Relations Committees
- NUCA of NM Committees:
- o Safety
- o Planning
- o Education
- o Membership
- Six monthly newsletters
- Member legislative alerts
- OSHA 10
Upcoming Events for 2013:
- August 15 Membership Meeting
- September 20 Last Ditch Open golf tournament
- Car show -late September
- October 17 Membership Meeting
- Pre-filed legislation
- Competent Person Training
- GHS Class
- Interim Committees for NM Legislature
- 2 EHS Meetings
- December 5 End-of-Year Social
- Regular Committee Meetings
- NMRCGA Planning & Membership Meeting
- October Ballot for 2014 Board of Directors
- 2014 Budgeting
- Membership Renewals
- APWA Conference (October)
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