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of Natural Gas in Tomorrow's Low-Carbon
Economy. (See Newsline item, page 8.)
Another study of North American
Midstream Infrastructure shows significant
continued development through 2035 and
that new infrastructure development in the
U.S. and Canada will employ an average of
725,000 people each year.
Greg Guidry, of Ogletree Deakins Nash
Smoak & Stewart, presented a session on
recent developments in labor and employment law for the contractor members. He
discussed developments from Congress, the
Executive Branch, the courts, and various
states and localities. He also sent attendees
home with a flash drive full of valuable and
topical information, imploring them, "Share
this information with all your supervisors."
Another important opportunity for
learning at the convention was the
2nd Annual APCA Associates Exhibit &
Breakfast. Contractor members flocked

to the exhibit to learn about the latest
machines, materials and services. Associate
members who exhibited appreciated the opportunity to promote their companies and
were especially pleased by the big turnout.
At the opening session, keynoter Rocky
Bleier shared his amazing life story, from
his hometown of Appleton, Wisc., to Notre
Dame where he was an undersized running
back, through the rice paddies of Vietnam
where he was wounded by an enemy
grenade, and back to the gridiron where
he became a long-shot starter on four
Pittsburgh Steeler Super Bowl-winning
teams. Bleier urged his audience to make a
commitment to excellence and to making
an impact. "The one who usually wins," he
said, "is the one who thinks he can."
APCA members enjoyed the Ocean Reef
facility and the convention's social events.
The Welcome Party was held by the resort's
marina, and the associate members spon-

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sored a Pool/Beach Barbecue, where folks
enjoyed Keys weather, food and games.
The Spouse Breakfast included a course
on flower arranging, and attendees created
centerpieces for that night's final party. In
addition to the APCA Golf Tournament,
other activities included a group
snorkeling trip, a private eco-kayak tour
and a powerboat poker run.
At the convention's final party,
members saluted outgoing President
William Schettine for his years of service
to the association. He shared the story
of how he became involved in APCA
and spoke eloquently of his love for the
pipeline industry.
The APCA Mid-Year Meeting will be
held Oct. 2-5, 2019, at the JW Marriott
in Nashville, Tenn. The 2020 APCA
Annual Convention is slated for March
27-April 1, at the Hyatt Baha Mar in
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