A STRONG ACTIVE PRODUCTIVE ASSOCIATION

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We have just concluded our December Board of Directors meeting. The meeting was held December 6-7 in San Francisco. It was one of the most productive meetings that I have attended: it truly felt like everybody was pulling together to accomplish the work of our association. Several people came up to me after the meeting and mentioned that this was the best meeting ever!

One thing that, in particular, struck me was the work that is being done by our standing committees. This activity was then reported on at the Board meeting itself, allowing for a very efficient and industrious time together. Our committee chairs are to be commended for their ability to get the job done! As PCOC President Travis Swope wrote to them afterwards: "ALL of you have demonstrated leadership, excellent communication skills and an all out commitment to a team effort!"

The pest control industry faced many challenges in 2013 and, as we look toward a New Year, it will face many similar challenges in 2014...and maybe some new ones. Whether these encounters are in the form of threats from legislative bodies in Washington, D.C. or in Sacramento, DPR or the Structural Pest Control Board, or whether it is important association work that needs to be accomplished – increasing our membership, revising our Bylaws, reexamining our dues structure, improving our website – the key to accomplishing our goals is for PCOC to have strong leadership at every level and a structure that promotes vision, activity and growth.

Seeing PCOC members in action at our December Board meeting was very inspirational in this regard. When you realize that we are basically an association of volunteers, with a small staff, it is truly impressive to see how much work gets done. As long as PCOC has members who care and are as committed, as demonstrated by our Board of Directors, the pest control industry is well protected in this great state.

I wish you all a Merry Christmas and a Happy, Healthy and Productive New Year!

Pest Control Operators of California
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