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from the desk of
1 ,r  _ elcome to the final issue of our west virginia
311 magazine for this year. l would like to Iakt: a
moment to thank the advertisers anrl supporters
of our damage prevention eitorts who have marle it
possible to senrl this magazine to our members and users
across the state.
The magazine is but one tool west Virginia 311 uses to
educate stakeholders to call beiore they dig. And now,
since enlorcement legislanon was recently enacted, this
A  magazine will become even more important because
rlamage prevention proiessionals will begin to turn to the
west Virginia 811 Magazine to learn the latest enlorcement
1' news
Beginning in 2019, each issue oi the magazine will have a
section derlicated to eniorcement news we are confident
that you'll appreciate the coverage
2018 has been a very busy and exciting year and it has not
been all about legislation. our call volume is up as compared to the previous year lncreased
call volume typically means increaserl challenges in meeting the demands of callers anrl
member utilities.
The pipeline meetings are completed for the year. Attending those meetings across west
Virginia always proves to be fun but certainly creates a hectic schedule. we appreciate the
great work Paradigm rloes in conducting the meetings
At the Iuly board ui directors meeting the officer slate for 2019 was confirmed carol
Costello moverl irom president to past president. creg Harbour moverl lrom treasurer to vice
president. courtlanrlt smith moved from vice presirlent to president Arden Swecknr was
elected treasurer. Karen searles was reelected as secretary.
one other liit ui news that is noteworthy is that west Virginia is looking to move to a new
location. while the decision is not yet final, we are close to malong it happen l am confident
that our membership will appreciate the move and the beneiits of the move. l-lopetully in the
first issue of 2019, we will be able to tell you all the details.
Thanks again for your support anrl ieerlback. Thanlcs ior all you rlo and 2n]oy the holidays
that are just arounrl the comer
Dig saielyl
Tom Taylor
brecutiye uirector
Wed virginia lm
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