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Chief Executive Officer's Notes
For those who miss snowstorms, I just got back from NPMA Legislative Day in Washington, D.C., with a small contingent of PCOC members including President Mike Bullert. It was a great opportunity to sit down with fellow pest professionals from all over the country to discuss key policy issues affecting our industry. It was the 30th anniversary of Leg Day, with a crowd of about 400 people. The four-day workshop began with the NPMA Board of Directors Meeting and ended with many of us spending time on Capitol Hill with our elected representatives in the U.S. House Representatives and Senate to discuss key topics. In between, we attended meetings on policy, marketing and business development, and we listened to distinguished speakers who discussed the political lay of the land in the nation’s capital. NPMA is a great resource, and it was time well spent. The good news is that all PCOC members are automatically members of NPMA. Remember, PCOC Legislative Days are soon approaching on April 4-5 in Sacramento. Hope to see you all there! Chris Reardon 
Upcoming Events
Ken Moore Memorial Service Fundraiser for Baby Luke Oberlin, hosted by Geotech
Please RSVP by March 20 by contacting Josh Koenig at 800-589-0541 or jkoenig@geotechsupply.com
Leg Day/Board of Directors Meeting – April 3-5, 2017 For hotel reservations, please visit https://resweb.passkey.com/go/PCCA2017
Board of Directors Meeting – September 22-23, 2017 PAPCO Golf Tournament – December 7, 2017 Board of Directors Meeting – December 8-9, 2017 
Legislative Update
This Wednesday, legislation was introduced in the U.S. Senate (S. 340) and U.S. House of Representatives (H.R. 953) that would clarify that federal law does not require the redundant and unfairly burdensome NPDES permits for already regulated pesticide applications. Click Here to Urge Your Elected Officials to Pass Legislation Eliminating Unnecessary NPDES Permits Affiliate Corner
Key 7 Software, LLC Announces Private Placement Offering at PestWorld 2016 BIRMINGHAM, AL – Key 7 Software, LLC announced their Private Placement Offering at NPMA’s PestWorld 2016. Steven Splawn, Key 7 President, stated, "This unique Class B units offering provides pest business leaders the opportunity to shape the vision, direction and priorities of their software solution while reducing long-term software costs by investing in Key 7." About Key 7 Software, LLC
Comings & Goings
With saddened hearts, we were notified that PCOC past president Ken Moore passed away on March 14, 2017. Ken was PCOC president from 1993 to 1994. Ken loved the industry and the work that he did. His memorial service will be located at Oak Park Christian Center at 3 p.m. on March 24. Oak Park Christian Center is located at 2073 Oak Park Blvd. in Pleasant Hill.
PCOC Monthly Insurance/Safety Tip
The Employee Pull Notice (EPN) Program Chris Gorham Loss Control Manager York Risk Control Christopher.Gorham@yorkrsg.com 916-738-9046
District News
March MONTEREY – March 21 @ 6 PM TRI COUNTY MEETING – San Gabriel, Los Angeles & San Fernando Valley – March 21 @ 6:30 PM VENTURA – March 22nd @ 7 PM SANTA BARBARA – March 23 @ 6:30 PM DIABLO VALLEY – March 28 @ 6:30 PM AprilVINTAGE COASTAL – April 6 @ 7:00 PM MID CAL DISTRICT – April 11 @ 4:00 PM class and 5:00 PM dinner SHASTA DISTRICT – April 11 @ 6:00 PM SAN DIEGO DISTRICT – April 12 @ 5:30 PM ORANGE COUNTY DISTRICT – April 13 @ 6:00 PM SOUTHERN VALLEY DISTRICT – April 13 @ 6:30 PM SAN GABRIEL DISTRICT – April 18 @ 6:30 PM SANTA CLARA DISTRICT – April 19 @ 6:30 PM LOS ANGELES/SB HARBOR DISTRICT – April 20 @ 6:30 PM DIABLO VALLEY DISTRICT – April 25 @ 6:30 PM SAN FERNANDO VALLEY DISTRICT – April 26 @ 5:00 PM social & 6:00 PM dinner CENTRAL VALLEY DISTRICT – April 27 @ 4:00 PM
New Members
PCOC Leadership Lens
Assist Us in Keeping Rodenticides in the Hands of Professionals: Take the PCOC/NPMA Rodenticide Stewardship Training Course and Earn CEUs Commensal rodents are among the most significant public health pests that transmit disease, contaminate foods and damage infrastructure. Because of the substantial risk that rodents pose to our health and safety, their control is essential. Second generation anticoagulant rodenticides (SGARs) are an advanced and indispensable tool that provides quick and complete management of rodent populations. SGARs require educated and trained professionals who have the knowledge and expertise to apply these products. In an effort to mitigate rodenticide exposure to non-target wildlife, the State of California strictly limited the use of SGARs to professionals only. To further our industry’s dedication to stewardship of rodenticides, the Pest Control Operators of California and the National Pest Management Association have teamed up to develop a two-part training course. This 60-minute course focuses on strategies and methods that will instill knowledge above and beyond state and federal educational requirements for the handling and application of rodenticides. Instructional topics include the importance of rodent management, commensal rodent biology and behavior, integrated rodent management, and the safe handling and application of anticoagulant rodenticides. To access this training click here.
Frequently Requested Information
*NEW* NPMA LOGIN FOR JOINT MEMBERSHIP LOGIN: Email or Personal ID PASSWORD: npma
Frequently Asked For Websites
Department of Food & Agriculture California Department of Pesticide Regulation (DPR) DPR on Facebook DPR on YouTube (see "playlists" for videos pertaining to new surface water regulations) DPR on Twitter DPR LinkedIn Healthy Schools Act Structural Pest Control Board Find Your Legislator |
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