The application process will close at 11:59pm ET on November 19.

The Executive Leadership Program (ELP) identifies and trains aspiring association leaders to establish a pipeline of engaged members that represents NPMA’s diverse membership.

Each year, NPMA selects up to 10 participants to go through a two-year curriculum with monthly meetings that prepares them for association leadership. NPMA pairs participants with mentors, sets up monthly conference calls with participants, and helps fund participation in industry events. Participants are expected to attend NPMA board meetings, participate in committees, take advantage of networking and learning activities, work with a mentor and be an ambassador for NPMA throughout the industry.

Buried in the 2,465 pages of text currently included in the Congressional reconciliation bill draft is a small provision that would drastically increase fines for any Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) violation. Currently fines per “willful” and/or “repeat” violations range between $5,000 and $70,000 per violation, but this provision would raise the range to between $50,000 and $700,000 per violation. While this exponential increase is problematic on its own, there has been some talk that this could conceivably cover violations of vaccine mandate non-compliance if enacted.

As a refresher, the Biden Administration has mandated that all federal employees, contractors, and companies with 100 or more employees receive the vaccination. This emergency temporary standard will be promulgated by OSHA, and will last up to 6 months, although the Administration can pursue a traditional rulemaking during that time with more longevity.

It is unclear whether any increase in OSHA fines will be included in the final reconciliation bill, and it is also unclear when or if the reconciliation bill will pass. If this provision is included in a final bill, it is also unclear how violations would be assessed if the employer makes a good faith effort to confirm vaccination status of all employees. NPMA will continue to provide updates on vaccination policy changes to the industry. For questions, contact Ashley Amidon, VP of Public Policy at aamidon@pestworld.org.

Attendance numbers continue to improve. As of today,  our attendance is now over 90% of where we were at 4 weeks out leading up to PestWorld 2019 in San Diego.

Inspiring speakers, over 60 educational sessions, more than 200 exhibiting companies and networking opportunities with the largest PMP audience assembled in-person for the past 2 years (including the industry’s top leaders).

PestWorld 2021 is proving to be a  can’t miss event. 

The early bird registration deadline is quickly approaching. Register by October 15th and save!  

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An Armyworm and a Spider

Photo provided by Santos Portugal, Ph.D., B.C.E.

As a membership benefit, NPMA has developed a gallery of pest images at 
My.NPMAPestWorld.org for use by NPMA members. View the image use policy.

Do you have a pest image to share?
Send it to Trista Boyd at tboyd@pestworld.org, and it may be included in a future newsletter!

NPMA members can call, email, or text Seay Management Consultants to speak with one of their HR consultants free of charge regarding any employment issue that arises in your business. View the comprehensive menu of services provided.

Sandy Seay and his associates are very familiar with the pest management industry, having represented and advised pest management companies for nearly 50 years. For more information about Seay Management Consultants, click here. 

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