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February 2018
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Chief Executive Officer's Notes
It’s been a busy few months as we get into the New Year. This is always a busy time as we await what the legislative session will bring us and this will be a particularly interesting time because we are winding down the end of the Brown Administration and electing a new governor in November of this year. The good news is that we have a talented leadership team at PCOC, so we will be ready for any challenges that confront us. Speaking of challenges, I also wanted to let you know that our website has been giving us problems over the past few months and are we are working to address the issues with a long-term solution on the horizon. We appreciate your patience and will keep you updated on our progress to a more user-friendly website. Chris Reardon 
Upcoming Events
Legislative Days & Board of Directors Meeting – April 16-18, 2018 PCOC's 2018 Expo & Board of Directors Meeting – June 20-22, 2018 Board of Directors Meeting – September 21-22, 2018 Board of Directors Meeting – December 6-8, 2018 
Legislative Update
It's a busy time of year for everyone, including our friends in the legislature. That means that we are keeping an eye out for any new legislation that will impact our industry. This is also a great opportunity to see your local legislator (in both the Assembly and the Senate) to let them know how we feel about the bills that are currently being introduced and debated. PCOC’s Legislative Days from April 17-18 at the Hyatt in Sacramento will provide this opportunity for you and your colleagues. This is one of the most valuable events held by the association and one of the most powerful actions you can take as a voting citizen of California. The legislators enjoy hearing directly from their constituents on issues that are important to you. Be a proud member of PCOC and let your voice be heard! Darren Van Steenwyk, BCE Technical Director Affiliate Corner
We typically reserve the Affiliate Corner to introduce you to a company or a rep you may not be familiar with. But, this month, I’d like to use it as the forum to give tribute to someone you probably know very well — Jim Truslow. Jim has been a pillar of our industry for over 38 years. In February he will retire, leaving a legacy of capability, knowledge and professionalism. Below are a few words about his early life and career. Also, follow the link at the end to read some stories about Jim’s career from his family and friends. Here’s a hat tip to you, Jim. You’ll be missed, but we wish you and your family the best as you begin your exciting new endeavors.
James Truslow was born to Wallace and Lorraine Truslow in Loma Linda. He was raised in Anaheim, California, a middle child with an older brother, Glen, and a younger sister, Mary. He became interested in sports during middle school, starting with basketball and moving on to football in high school. He was captain of the football team at Western High School. One of his favorite memories is making it to the State Championship game. Always an excellent student, he was offered several Ivy League scholarships because of his football prowess and good grades, but in the end he decided to stay closer to home. Jim attended Cal Poly and graduated with a degree in Park Administration. He got to know his wife, Nancy, through friends as she was an Ornamental Horticulture/Landscape Architecture major and they had many overlapping classes. Jim and Nancy married in 1979 and have two sons and two heart-daughters (who lost their mother when they were very young); Sean, Nick, Cory and Casey. After a short stint working for a landscape contractor, Jim went to work in the specialty ag-chem industry and never left. He started with Mobay (the forerunner to Bayer) in 1980. He later moved to pioneer the newly emerging pyrethroid market for FMC. In 2000, after great success developing Dragnet and Prevail for termites, Jim moved to Agrevo to bring Termidor, a new termiticide, to market. Through several name changes and mergers, Jim has been a familiar face as the Termidor rep for BASF. He has won their Salesman of the Year three times in the last 10 years and has consistently been a top performer at BASF. Jim has been a true professional in every sense of the word. After 38 years of being a road warrior, our friend and colleague has decided to hang ‘em up. He, Nancy and their five dogs will split their time between Grass Valley and Encinitas. I’m told that if you need to get in touch with him he’ll likely be at the 19th hole. Jim will be missed, but I’ve made him promise that he’ll come back for industry events. We wish Jim, Nancy, Sean, Nick, Cory, and Casey the best of luck in their new adventures, but we’ll see them again soon! For some fun stories by Jim’s friends and family, click here.
Comings & Goings
PWIPM Scholarship is now available – DEADLINE: April 1, 2018
PCOC's Professional Women in Pest Management now has a scholarship!! Please click here for more information. Good Luck! 2018 PCOC Fumigation Banner Contest Starts March 1!
Presents the 2018 Fumigation Banner Contest Click here for 2018 Fumigation Banner Contest rules and other information March 2018
Photos of banners used on actual fumigation jobs that meet contest rules will be considered contest submissions. Representatives from the advertising agency, Bader Rutter & Associates, Inc., will be judging the banner contest based on contest submissions following basic requirements, readability, and professionalism. Please see the attached flyer for contest rules.
Four prizes will be awarded to four termite companies with the most outstanding banners, as follows:
PCOC Monthly Insurance/Safety Tip
What Do the Courts Say “Course of Employment” Means?Workers’ compensation insurance only covers injuries that occur “in the course of employment.” But in some cases, it can be difficult to determine whether an injury really occurred during the course of employment. Here are three situations where the courts had to decide what “course of employment” means: 1. An 18-year-old employee broke his hip trying to shake a bag of chips loose from a lunch room vending machine. Apparently the chips had been purchased by a female employee and the young man was trying to help her out. The arbitrator ruled in the employee’s favor, saying he was “injured while coming to the aid of a co-worker seeking personal comfort.” Circuit City Stores, Inc., v. Illinois Workers’ Compensation Commission No. 2-08-0722WC, Appeal from the Circuit Court of McHenry County, No. 07-MR—360 2. An employee of JC Penney tripped over her dog on the way to her garage and broke her wrist. The Workers Compensation Board of Oregon denied the claim because her injury did not arise out her employment. But the garage was where she stored the fabric samples she used in her work as a decorator for JC Penney and, she said, she was on her way to fetch them. The Appeals Court of the state of Oregon reversed and ruled that her garage was part of her “work environment” and she was entitled to compensation. Mary S. Sandberg v. JC Penney Co. Inc., in the Court of appeals of the State of Oregon, Workers’ Compensation Board, 0702441, A140276 3. A claims adjuster assigned remote duties in connection with a hurricane was drinking heavily one evening after work and fell while “riding in the dunes” in a vehicle near Galveston, Texas. While the court said that a traveling employee is generally covered for workers’ comp during the entire trip, the exception is when there has been “a distinct departure on a personal errand.” That seemed to fit the adjuster’s situation in this case and compensation for his injuries was denied. Knight v. Department of Labor and Indus., 181 Wn. App. 788 Most workers’ compensation claims are more clear cut than these. However, if you have a situation where you are not sure whether workers’ compensation would apply, make sure the injured employee has received medical attention, and then make your case to the insurer. For more information or help, please contact the PCOC Insurance Program professionals of EPIC at (877) 860-7378 or, email us at ProPest@epicbrokers.com. Also check out: www.pcocinsurance.com Paul Lindsay Member News
Let your voice be heard!! Take a quick survey about our publications and website for a chance to win one of four $25 Amazon Gift Cards!! Click here for the survey. For information from Department of Pesticide Regulation in regard to applying to Agriculture Continuing Education hours, click here. District News
February SAN FERNANDO VALLEY DISTRICT – February 28 @ 6:00 PM March VINTAGE COASTAL DISTRICT SAN BERNARDINO / RIVERSIDE DISTRICT SAN DIEGO DISTRICT – March 8 @ 5:30 PM ORANGE COUNTY DISTRICT – March 8 @ 6:00 PM SOUTHERN VALLEY DISTRICT – March 8 @ 6:30 PM MID CAL DISTRICT SHASTA DISTRICT – March 13 @ 6:00 PM BAY AREA DISTRICT BIG VALLEY DISTRICT – March 15 @ 5:00 PM SAN GABRIEL DISTRICT – March 20 @ 6:30 PM SANTA CLARA DISTRICT – March 21 @ 6:30 PM CENTRAL VALLEY DISTRICT – March 22 @ 4:00 PM DIABLO VALLEY DISTRICT – March 27 @ 6:30 PM
LOS ANGELES / SOUTH BAY HARBOR DISTRICT – April 19 @ 6:30 PM Did You Know???
ATTENTION ALL OPERATORS, FIELD REPS AND APPLICATORS:Division 19, Title 16, California Code of Regulations has been amended to add Section 1960 and now requires all licensees due to expire on June 30, 2016, or after, who have never been fingerprinted, to complete the fingerprint (Livescan) process as a condition of renewal. Please click here to see the full notice and the form needed. PLEASE NOTE: LICENSING WILL BE CONSIDERED EXPIRED IF THE PROCESS IS NOT COMPLETED.New Members
PCOC Leadership Lens
Register Today for Legislative Day 2018 Every day, members of the United States Congress are bombarded with requests to support or oppose legislation. Individuals, organizations and entire industries are fighting for or against laws impacting their business or personal lives. In this environment, the interests of the pest management industry can easily be overlooked. We cannot afford to let this happen. There are significant battles emerging, in particular with preemption laws in several states and the revisions to the 2018 Farm Bill. Any changes to existing legislation and regulations have the possibility to significantly impact your pest management business. And we must ensure that lawmakers know us, hear us and respond to us. Nothing has more impact on NPMA’s efforts to advocate on behalf of the industry than our members talking with their members of Congress. In fact, the most effective way to bring about change is direct contact with your state representatives. This March, National Pest Management Association members will climb Capitol Hill in Washington, D.C., to meet with their members of Congress – providing opportunities to promote the pest management industry and advocate for issues important to us. Make your plans to attend today. Click here to register for NPMA's Legislative Days in Washington, D.C. 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 NPMA's QualityPro Accrediation Application |
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