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-‘ / 3*?“ Weleome to another edition ui the west virginia
~ 811 magazinel Thanks to those ui you who have
emailed us in support of the magazine. I am eneouraged
to hear that you find the ariieles bzneflnal The west
Virginia an Board or Direetors saw the magazine as a
rlamage prevention tool that would allow us to reaeli
stakeholders across the state more cost eiteetively. call or
email me with your ideas or making it even better.
cheek out our new website. we think it will he more
,‘ informative and even more user trienrlly Let us know
what you think and what we can do to make it an even
better tool to promote damage prevention across the state
‘GI lwant to take a moment to thank all the supporters
of the magazine. Your eontinuerl support through
advertising helps make it possible to have a high level
of eommunieation with the damage prevention industry
like we've never expnnznczd betore. we hope you find
value by advertising in the magazine. As a reminder,
the magazine is sent out to the users and members oi west virginia 811 lt inrluoles mayors,
eounty anrl state road departments, members and exeavators routinely working in our
eommunities.
The magazine was not erented tor the homeowner or oeeasional user of the system, but tor
those inrlustry protessionals who must learn to work together to promote public saiety and
minimize the disruption ui underground utilities. we hope you will consider ineluding
support fur our rlamage prevention ettorts in your next budget eyele
1 hope you have had the ehanee or will soon have the ehanee to meet west Virginia 811's new
Damage Prevention Manager, Trina Bell. Ti-ina brings a lot or inrlustry experienee with her
and we expect good things to happen in her new role.
one final thing ..west virginia 811 will be "Live on the Levee" on August 11 to eelebrate
national an rlay. As you know "Live on the Levee" is an outdoor euneeri series presenterl
by the City or Charleston It takes place every Fnday aflcmonn during the summer months.
Entry to the event starts at 5 00pm anrl will end around 9:30pm. west virginia 811 will set
up a table anrl we look torward to handing out reminrlers to dig saiely. stop by and see us at
"Live on the Levee" on 8/11.
Thanks tor all you do and until next time, dig satelyl
Tum Taylor
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