President's Message by Jim Murphy

Our June Picnic was a big hit! We had 116 people sign up and everyone looked like they were having a great time! Our next outing will be at A.J. Gators in September; there is no cost to attend and Forshaw has generously offered to provide hors d’oeuvres. There will be reduced beverage pricing and your significant other is also invited. More info to be provided next month.

If you aren’t attending meetings on a regular basis, you are really missing out. You can get a good meal and keep up with the current treatment protocols and regulations regarding our Industry at the same time! If money’s a little tight or you’re on a 200 calorie a day diet, you can skip the meal and still keep up your education. Fellow PCO’s share their problem solving strategies and get help when they need it. For example: How many of you are clear on the new Rodenticide Act? It was explained in detail at our April meeting. Are you up on your treatment protocols for Stinkbugs? That was discussed at our May meeting. Consider bringing some of your younger, up and coming employees to the meeting. Let them see how many people have successful careers in our industry, and how much the community depends on us. Show them that we take our responsibilities seriously, but don’t mind having a little fun at the same time. Remind them that this can be a challenging and rewarding career, and not just a temporary job.

Be safe and stay hydrated – it’s brutal out there!

Jimmy

Minutes from June 2011 meeting

6:18 meeting called to order….Glenn Said prayer…. And then we did pledge

Tom led introductions

Secretary’s report motion to accept that it is emailed and online Tom first and second Don

Treasurer’s report Chuck First Tom Second Don

Old Business: 102 signed up for picnic Jimmy asked if there was any other old business to be brought forth- none

New Business: VPMA Bert Dodson out of Lynchburg is running for Senate (Democratic Party) asking for you to give it support VPMA is giving $1000.00O WDI Recert- course: will be online..You can recertify online..New Employees will still be going to the class. Our new due increase is reflected on the membership renewal that has been sent out

Jack Horsley chemistry and pesticide at the cellular level next month

Mid Atlantic July 28- : Jason from Forshaw- Rooms are all booked

October 26: State Technical Meeting in Richmond Sheraton. Manager day/Technical day, Rivals National

National:

Jack putting together program Monday, September 26 Central Library 9am-12:00..2 Graduate Students from Dini Miller’s group Finding inexpensive ways to take care of Bed Bugs: Diatomaceous Earth? Resistant Strains of Bed Bugs (thicker cuticle..)

Jack introducing the speaker: Bob Herget, Termite and moisture class and how it relates to the REIN contract

Bob donated this course to the TPCA and he, Tom and Don are the only 3 instructors on this course.

Chuck: 50/50 and door prize Winner of a Tape measure from Residex: Jack Horsley who donated it back and won by Natalie Mares from Mares Exterminating