Take the 8 in '08 Challenge
We're thrilled that our members are excited about this new campaign. MORE...

Grout Bootcamp
a Success
Four competing companies joined together to conduct a Grout Boot Camp at NASSCO's headquarters. MORE...

Using Your NASSCO Proud Member Seal
We have designed a new "Proud Member" seal for use by all NASSCO members. MORE...

Come Visit us at the No-Dig Show
Visit us at booth #524. MORE...

Check Out our New Digs
Visit NASSCO's new headquarters in Owings Mills, MD. MORE...

NASSCO Welcomes Andrea to Our Team
Andrea will assist you when you call the NASSCO headquarters. MORE...

OSHA Accepts NASSCO's Request for Public Hearing
Learn more about the hearing granted by OSHA. MORE...

Dear NASSCO Member,
I'm pleased to send you the April issue of NASSCO Pipeline, NASSCO's
e-newsletter, designed to bring you the latest news from NASSCO. You will receive this newsletter periodically as we have new information to share. As always, we invite your comments and love to hear from you.

We hope you enjoy it.

Heather Myers
Operations Manager
NASSCO Headquarters
(410)486-3500

NASSCO Members Answer the Call for the 8 in '08 Challenge
"We're thrilled that our membership is excited about this new campaign that awards members for what they already do great - referring new members to NASSCO!," said NASSCO's Operations Manager Heather Myers. NASSCO's goal is to double its membership by Dec. 2010. This early momentum will help us reach our goal. A reminder of how the 8 in '08 Challenge works:

• Secure 8 new NASSCO members in 2008 and you will receive a $1,000 American Express gift card.
  
• Secure 6 new members and receive a $500 American Express gift card.
• Secure 5 new members and you'll receive a $100 gift certificate from Omaha Steaks.

That's not all new members that are "contractors" will be counted twice. That means if you refer four contractors that counts as 8 new members and you're a $1,000 winner! As you know, NASSCO was founded as a contractor organization and is proud to have grown to become the leading organization for anyone involved in the rehabilitation of underground utilities. However, over the years, the number of contractor members has not grown as rapidly as other titles. NASSCO hopes this incentive will help us increase the number of contractor members in addition to other titles in its membership.

To learn more about the 8 in '08 Challenge, including tips on how to recruit members, please Click here to read more.

Grout Bootcamp a Success
Four companies (Aries Industries, de neef Construction Chemicals, Avanti International, and Logiball, Inc.), often competitors, joined together to conduct a grout bootcamp at NASSCO's new headquarters office in Owings Mills, MD, April 8th-10th. The extensive three-day educational session was held in the heated warehouse space, a more than 1,000 square foot area with a roll up garage door that can accommodate a truck and other equipment. Over 20 attendees learned about everything from understanding sewer lines and infiltration to component maintenance, repair, operation and everything in between. "This experience has been extremely valuable. I have learned more in the past two days about grouting than I have over the past year on the job," said Dwayne Dowell from the City of Fruitland, MD. "The experiences shared by other attendees have been very informative."

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Using Your NASSCO Proud Member Seal
As part of NASSCO's new branding initiative, we have designed a "Proud Member" seal for use by NASSCO members. This seal can be used on Websites, tradeshow booths, business cards, advertisements - anywhere you want to show your NASSCO pride. As awareness for NASSCO's quality training and educational programs grows, this seal will become a valued part of your marketing communications. To download the seal, simply Click Here

Email Andrea for your username and passwordandrea@nassco.org.

Come Visit Us at the No-Dig Show
Stop by and visit us at booth #524 at the No-Dig Show. Hope to see you there!

Check Out our New Digs
Can't visit us at the No-Dig Show? Then visit us at the new NASSCO headquarters office located at 11521 Cronridge Drive, Suite J, Owings Mills, MD 21117.

NASSCO Welcomes Andrea Carter to Our Team!
This month you will be greeted by the newest member of the NASSCO family when you call NASSCO headquarters. Andrea joined us on April 15th as the new NASSCO Administrative Assistant. Andrea will be supporting Irv and Heather. She is primarily responsible for membership support, PACP certifications and general inquiries, etc. Please join us in welcoming Andrea.

OSHA Accepts NASSCO's Request for Public Hearing
We are pleased to report that OSHA has accepted our request for a public hearing on the proposed confined space entry rules change. The hearing is set for July 22, 2008 in Washington, DC. To learn more, contact Irv Gemora at director@nassco.org