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Annual Meeting in Hershey Is Where the Future Started |
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THE FUTURE STARTS HERE
This was the theme of the 2021 Annual Meeting in Hershey and, as you read through this issue of the Conveyor, you will see many articles that prove this point.
And, let's not forget about the first-ever PACAWorks! PACAWorks started the two-day adventure in Chocolatetown USA. Topics touched on the future of concrete promotion in Pennsylvania, the continuing and future effects of MS4 on your company, the future of DEP and their risk management philosophy, the future of sustainability, the future of your business due to the impact of the opioid training program and marijuana legalization. Are you seeing a pattern already and we haven't even talked about Annual Meeting yet!
PACAWorks provided the opportunity for those who do not normally have the ability to attend the Annual Meeting to come together, network and hear valuable, targeted education all in a one-stop shop.
Constructing the bridge between the PACAWorks and Annual Meeting, was luncheon keynote speaker, Retired Fire Lieutenant Joseph Torrillo. While looking ahead to the future, attendees took a moment to look back, reflect and honor those who sacrificed their lives twenty years ago on September 11, 2001 as they listened to Mr. Torrillo's ordeal when he was not only buried once in the rubble of the Twin Towers, but twice, and survived.
Following lunch, it was time to officially open the Annual Meeting. The meeting opened with an exciting start as a video announcing the Annual Meeting theme began, followed by the opening keynote presentation. A secondary underlying theme of the Annual Meeting was workforce issues as you will hear about later in this newsletter. Haydn Shaw's opening keynote presentation built on that secondary theme as he discussed dealing with difficult employees.
Friends from the various departments and associations affecting and assisting our industry also joined in the first day with break out sessions provided by DEP, DCNR, the RMC Research and Education Foundation, NRMCA and more. And, as usual, the day ended with delicious treats provided by our Rock Star Sponsor, Cleveland Brothers Equipment Co.
The Annual Meeting continued on day two with the General Membership Meeting including board elections and the State of the Association address by Board Chair, Bob Housel, Masters RMC, Inc.
Following the General Membership Meeting, the workforce issue continued with the Cornerstone Project presentation by PACA's inaugural class of the Emerging Leaders Academy.
Prior to the Honors Program, attendees were visited by and heard from Pennsylvania State Treasurer, Stacy Garrity, during our newly created Pennsylvania Policymakers Session.
And, of course, nothing says Annual Meeting and screams of the future more than an economic update by our most requested speaker, Anirban Basu of Sage Policy Group. Mr. Basu once again brought his wit and wisdom to PACA members in Hershey. A bonus session held at the end of the day by Patrick Dennison of Fisher Phillips provided much needed information on the future of vaccine mandates and how to deal with this issue as an employer.
The Annual Meeting concluded with the announcement that 2022 will feature the 40th Anniversary celebration of the formation of the Pennsylvania Aggregates and Concrete Association.
Please continue to watch for yearlong celebrations in 2022 as we come together to celebrate.
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