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The Keynote Speaker Lineup for EXPO ‘11
GUCA Scholarship Foundation Awards
NUCA Foundation Announces Four Scholarship Recipients
New Members
The Keynote Speaker Lineup for EXPO ‘11
Get ready for a terrific lineup of speakers for EXPO ‘11 — The Executive Experience! Political Analyst Charlie Cook will start off the speaker series covering the results of the mid-term elections and how they will impact our industry and the political climate in D.C.
On day two, quadriplegic Olympian and motivational speaker Mark Zupan will inspire you to look beyond your obstacles and overcome hurdles to your personal success.
The last day is all about your business — Senior Financial Analyst Dale West will show you how to position your company to avoid unnecessary lawsuits, avoid over paying taxes and estate planning. Don’t miss out on everything that EXPO ‘11 has to offer.
Register before Oct.1 for the Early Bird registration discount. Visit www.nuca.com for hotel information, registration forms and the full schedule of events.
GUCA Scholarship Foundation Awards
The Georgia Utility Contractors Association (GUCA) Scholarship Foundation is pleased to announce that nine scholarships were awarded to GUCA members’ children this year. The Foundation has two scholarship types: One is the industry scholarship awarded to students who are seeking an education degree related to the utility construction industry and the other is a scholarship for graduating high school seniors entering into college to help promote and further their education.
The Foundation gave two industry scholarships to students in construction and/or building construction programs for 2010. The following received $2,000 each: Derek Buffardi, the son of Derek C. and Martha J. Buffardi, Godwin Pumps, Kennesaw, Ga.; and Daren Higginbotham, the son of Grady Higginbotham and Irene Erwin, Archer Western Contractors Ltd., Atlanta.
The Foundation gave seven high school senior scholarships for 2010. The following received $1,000 each: Christen Elise Carroll, the daughter of Clark and Lisa Carroll, Aiken Grading Co. Dallas, Ga.; Sarah Kicklighter, the daughter of Brian and Jennifer Kicklighter, Southern Champion Construction Inc., Savannah, Ga.; Cooper Lowe, the son of Eddie and Suzanne Lowe, McWane Cast Iron Pipe Co., Macon, Ga.; Jacob Lowery, the son of Timothy and Susanne Lowery, City of Senoia, Senoia, Ga.; Cassandra Merrigan, the daughter of James Merrigan and Beth Cusick, Archer Western Contractors Ltd., Atlanta; Caleb Morris, the son of Buddy and Dawn Morris, Lenox Utility Contractors LLC, Lenox, Ga.; and Nicole K. Young, the daughter of Lonnie and Kim Blackstone, Rhino Services LLC, Palmetto, Ga.
NUCA Foundation Announces Four
Scholarship Recipients
 The NUCA Foundation for Education and Research has announced four scholarship recipients for the 2010 academic year. The D. A. Foster Memorial Scholarship was awarded to Nicole Wessner of Bethel, Pa. Nicole is the daughter of Sherry and Brian Wessner, who works for NUCA contractor member Schlouch Inc. in Blandon, Pa.
The $2,000 William & Shirley Burgett Scholarship was awarded to Tiffany F. Benton of Green Cove Springs, Fla. Tiffany is the daughter of Mendy and Michael Benton, who works for EWP Construction in Orange Park, Fla. The $4,000 scholarship was awarded to Joshua D. Bryan of Coraopolis, Pa. Joshua Bryan is the son of Lynne and David Bryan, who works for NUCA member Concrete Concepts Inc., in McKees Rocks, Pa. The $1,000 college scholarship was awarded to Megan N. Steeve of Des Moines, Iowa. Megan is the daughter of Katina and Jeremy Steeve, who works for NUCA contractor member Miller the Driller Inc. of Des Moines, Iowa.
In making its selections, the Foundation’s Scholarship Committee considers an applicant’s scholastic standing, ACT and/or SAT scores, extracurricular activities, community service, career goals, work experience and an essay. This year’s essay topic was “Success or Failure: The Impact of the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 on the Nation, My State, and My Local Community.” The judges of the Foundation’s 2010 scholarship competition were: Richard Foster, PKF-Mark III Inc., Newtown, Pa.; Alan Gravel, Willow Construction, Powder Springs, Ga.; Wendell Wood, MMJ Consulting Inc., Battle Creek, Mich.; and Debbie Richmond, Armadillo Underground Inc., Fort Myers, Fla.
New Members
Allen Drilling Inc.
Vicky Kahler
4015 West Tompkins Ave.
Las Vegas, NV 89128
Work: (702) 736-7366
Fax: (702) 736-3112
Dekatherm Inc.
Irving Wood
P.O. Box 280
Auburn, NY 13021-0280
Work: (315) 252-7445
Fax: (315) 252-7176
Email: irvwood@dekatherm.com
Fisk Electric
John Seli
3451 West Martin Ave., Ste. C
Las Vegas, NV 89118
Work: (702) 435-5053
Fax: (702) 435-2127
Robert Woehler & Son Construction Inc.
B.J. Woehler
123 Fairgrounds Ave.
Wayne, NE 68787
Work: (402) 375-3744
Fax: (403) 833-5363
Email: b_j_woehler@hotmail.com
Underground Solutions Inc.
Ryan DeWitte
47002 Airport Pl.
Tea, SD 57064
Work: (605) 261-9912
Fax: (605) 498-8087
Email: ryan_dewitte@msn.com
Web: www.undergroundsolutionsinc.net
VT Construction
April Dudley
4344 West Cheyenne Ave.
North Las Vegas, NV 89032
Work: (702) 658-7195
Fax: (702) 395-0125
Albert Frei & Sons
Joe Frei
P.O. Box 700
Henderson, CO 80604
Work: (303) 289-1837
Fax: (303) 289-2865
Email: jfrei@albertfreiandsons.com
Web: www.albertfreiandsons.com
Diamond Construction Co. Inc.
Jennifer Baldizan
7885 Westwind Rd.
Las Vegas, NV 89139
Work: (702) 644-1016
Fax: (702) 644-6541
Hollywood Gravel Co.
Nancy Cates
3650 South Polaris
Las Vegas, NV 89106
Work: (702) 870-7094
Lost Canyon Tools Inc.
Daniel Combe
862 West 1220 North
Clinton, UT 84015
Work: (801) 721-9535
Email: daniel@lostcanyontools.com
Web: www.lostcanyontools.com
Marcotte Insurance
Doug Mitchell
11422 Miracle Hills Dr., Ste. 10
Omaha, NE 68154
Work: (308) 234-5258
Fax: (308) 237-1435
Email: dmitchell@marcotteins.com
Web: www.marcotteins.com
MUG Solutions
Tina Thompson
Box 64504
1942 Como Lake Ave.
Coquitlam, BC V3J 7V7
CANADA
Work: (604) 931-8560
Fax: (604) 931-8535
Email: info@mugsolutions.com
Web: www.mugsolutions.com
Sanders Construction Inc.
Daniel Sanders
P.O. Box 92707
Henderson, NV 89009
Work: (702) 558-4900
Fax: (702) 558-3583
SVE Portable Roadway Systems Inc.
Art Price
6128-F Brookshire Blvd.
Charlotte, NC 28216
Work: (800) 762-8267
Fax: (704) 398-0540
Email: sales@mudtracks.com
Web: www.mudtracks.com
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