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from the desk of
«-‘ x 3*‘ “% elcome to another edition of the west virginia
. an magazinel we've heard that many of you
appreciated the article on the updated dig

law. our board of directors recognizes the importance of

keeping our members and users of the system informed

and the 311 Magazine serves that purpose. Be sure to
check out each issue as we'll continue to share the latest
updates and important information, all designed to keep
our west Virginia wurkers, families and communities safe.

,~ At our last board meeting there was a change in officers.
They are as follows courtlandt smith, president; Greg
Harbour, vice president; Arden sweckcr, treasurer; and

‘I Karen searles, secretary.

we thank carol Costello for her leadership as president of

the board she now serves on the executive committee as

past president along with the current slate of officers.

1 want to also welcome a new board member representing
members from the water industry. Ieffrey Ferrell works with west Virginia Amei-ican water
and we look forward to his perspective on the board
of course. August 11 is the natural 311 day recognized by most all in the industry we
promoted safe digging by having two events this year. A celebration of safe digging was held
at Power Park on August 16 and we saw several of you at "Live on the Levee" held on the
lath.

1 might mention that the Paradigm pipeline meetings are fast approaching. They are
scheduled to be held beginning August zsth through september 27th. l hope to see many of
you dui-ing that time.
[want to thank the supporters of the magazine Your continued support through advertising
allows us to reach our members and callers with valuable information as it regards the law
and iust safe digging practices Thanks for your confidence in us.
The magazine was not created for the homeowner or occasional user of the system, but for
those industry professionals who must learn to work together to promote public safety and
minimize the disruption of underground utilities. A great way to reach that audience is to
become an advertiser or supporter of our magazine. we hope you will consider including
support for our damage prevention efforts in your next budget cycle.
Thanks for all you do and until next time, dig safelyl

Tom Taylor

trecutiye uirector

we.i yirginia int

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