Class Date: November 12, 2009
December 1, 2009
The following people passed the Certification Exam.
Kim Abbott
Frederick Bertrand
Richard Elmore
Justin Fillhart
Steven Flippo
George Foulke
William Frey
Jonathon Glass
Robert Hill
Tyler Johnson
John Kolbush, Jr.
Mike Millender
Rich Orr
Randy Rainey
Joel Reber
Estevan Segura
John Skotz
William Stanley Unkart
Edward Williams
Pearnell Wilson, P.E.
Government Employees
Vincent Brooks
Carla Brown
Charles Bruff
Fred Hall
Lee Raymond
Danny Rhoades
Greg Shaw
2010 NSSGA National Convention
December 3, 2009
Attendee registration is now open for the 2010 NSSGA Annual Convention (Feb.14-17) and the AGG1 Aggregates Forum & Expo (Feb.15-18) in Cincinnati. If you plan to attend the annual convention, the registration fee for AGG1 is included in the convention registration fee.
To register or for more information, visit NSSGA Convention homepage.
2009 Fall/Winter MdQI Newsletter
December 3, 2009
Attached is the latest edition of the 2009 Fall/Winter MdQI Newsletter. Highlights include information on the 2010 Conference, Industry News and Upcoming events.
TCC Plans “Phone-In” to Get Attention of Congress on Transportation Reauthorization December 10, 2009
December 3, 2009
In our ongoing effort to keep the pressure on Congress to enact a six year transportation reauthorization bill with significantly increased funding levels, the Transportation Construction Coalition (TCC) has designated December 10, 2009 as “Phone-In to Congress” Day. While Congress is embroiled in other high profile issues Senators and Representatives must be reminded about the need to address the expired Highway and Transit program authorization. In our visits on Capitol Hill Senators and Representatives report they are not hearing from people at home.
Here’s how to call Congress and make your voice heard, in just a few minutes:
- Key in your zip code when prompted, and select which office you want to contact.
- Ask for the member of Congress or their legislative assistant who handles transportation.
- Talk to them or leave a voice mail. Make sure to identify yourself as a voting constituent.
While email and letters are helpful, phone calls require an individual to answer and to make note of why you are calling.
Please plan to call on December 10 and ask your employees to call as well and make the following points: Personalize your message or use the talking points below:
- Maryland (or other state) has huge transportation needs that are not being met including deficient bridges, deteriorating pavements, congested roads and safety hazards.
- In addition, the construction industry has an unemployment rate of over 18 percent.
- Without the certainty of a long term authorization bill, with increased funding levels, construction companies and material suppliers in our state will be forced to lay off additional workers.
- Businesses will not invest in new equipment when there is so much uncertainty about the on- going and future construction market.
- Congress must do its job and delay no longer. Pass a six year transportation authorization bill now and provide the revenue necessary to increase funding to address Maryland’s (or other state) short term need for jobs and long term economic growth.
Class Date: November 24, 2009
December 8, 2009
The following people passed the Certification Exam.
Nuno Alves
Moe Babaeizadeh
James Barnes
James Black, Jr.
Lucy Cook
Daniel Heiss
Bradley Housley
Nathaniel Kelley
Maurice Kerr
Stephen Morrison
Ben Moy
Stephen Mustachio
Manuel Periera
James Rineholt
Douglas Sawyers
Kenny Seals
George Shaffer
Barb Tincknell
Ron Windley
Gerald Wisniewski
Government Employees
Martin Anderson
Charles Burkins
Daniel Bussard
Michael Himmer
Robert King
Charles Mack
Adam Olwine
Gavin Stewart
Kimberly Summers
Call Congress Day
December 3, 2009
| Dec ’09 |
| 10 |
| 9:00 am |
In its ongoing efforts to keep the pressure on Congress to enact a six year highway/transit reauthorization bill with significantly increased funding levels, the Transportation Construction Coalition (TCC) has designated Thursday, December 10, as “Call Congress Day.”
While the U.S. House and Senate are debating other high profile issues, you need to remind them that your company and your livelihood rely on the federal surface transportation authorization bill, which expired September 30. In visits on Capitol Hill, Senators and Representatives report they are “not hearing from people at home.” That means you! The political will to get the job done won’t happen unless they hear from you.
The TCC would like to bombard congressional offices with calls from constituents. While e-mail and letters are helpful, phone calls require an individual to answer and make note of why you are calling.
Here’s how to call Congress and make your voice heard, in just a few minutes:
- Dial 1-888-448-2782 toll-free on December 10, between 9:00 a.m. and 6:00 p.m., EST.
- Key in your zip code when prompted, and select which office you want to contact.
- Ask for the member of Congress or their legislative assistant who handles transportation.
- Talk to them or leave a voice mail. Make sure to identify yourself as a voting constituent.
Personalize your message, but use these points if you need them:
- (Our state) has huge transportation needs that are not being met, including deficient bridges, deteriorating pavements, congested roads and safety hazards.
- The construction industry has an unemployment rate of over 18 percent—nearly twice the national average.
- Without the certainty of a long term authorization bill, with increased funding levels, construction companies and material suppliers in our state will be forced to lay off additional workers.
- Businesses will not invest in new equipment when there is so much uncertainty about the on- going and future transportation construction market.
- Congress must do its job and delay no longer. Pass a six-year surface transportation authorization bill now and provide the revenue necessary to increase funding to address (our state’s) short term need for jobs and long term economic growth.
Get involved in just a few minutes and shape the future of our industry!
Remember, you vote… so Congress will listen!
Comments Needed on SPI 900 – Materials – 900.03 Recycled Materials
December 16, 2009
Please review this proposed Special Provision Section 900.03 Recycled Materials and send your comments to Al Jacobs at SHA with a copy to Kelly at MTBMA, no later than Monday, December 28th.
Class Date: December 8, 2009
December 22, 2009
The following people passed the Certification Exam.
Robert Berry
Eric Blomster
William Castor
Jorge DeLeon
William Doughty
Anthony Drew
Rick Green
Kalidass Gunness
James Hagan
Gary Holtman
Greg Keane
Andrew Kucharek
Michael LoBonte
Neil Leary
Andrew Mundis
John Raymond
Christopher Ross
Lyman Ryan
Brian Smathers
Damien Smith
Frank Tates
Anthony Turner
Thomas Vogel
Chris Winpigler
Government Employees
Michael Barnes
Bobby Boardwine
Eric Calloway
Chris Crocetti
Bobby Currie
Christopher Gillin
Clay Gottlieb
Albert Ridgell
Donald Spurlin
Michael Trimmer
Class Date: December 15, 2009
December 22, 2009
The following people passed the Certification Exam.
Vytautas Brasauskas
Edward Del Rio
Brian Fender
Oscar Gomez
Terry Haag
Jenn Harmon
Brice Hunt
Juan Iriarte
John Kessler
Kevin Lafferty
Manuel Lema
David Long
Abilio Machado
Andrew McKeen
Joseph McMahon
Tony Moita
Keith Reeder
Nancy Sebastian
John Sousa
Steve Sousa
Randy Whitsell
Government Employees
Dave Gatchell
Eric Lyons
Mike Quinn
Eric Silverman
Victor Smith
