Underground Construction - March 2022 - 30

CONVENTIONPREVIEW
Jeff Griffi n | Senior Editor
NASSCO Thrives in Virtual World;
'Live' Annual Convention in Scottsdale
In spite of the COVID-19 epidemic,
NASSCO (National Association of
Sewer Service Companies) stayed true
to its mission of sett ing standards for the
assessment, maintenance and rehabilitation
of underground infrastructure, and
assuring the continued acceptance and
growth of trenchless technologies, said
its President Joe Schott hoefer.
" We began the new year strong and
poised for progress as the source of information
and support for our members and
the entire industry, " he added.
Actually, COVID presented an opportunity
to study the " why " of NASSCO's
mission and adapt to make a stronger operation,
Schott hoefer continued.
" We quickly pivoted to virtual and online
learning for our Pipeline Assessment
Certifi cation
Program
(PACP)
and
Inspector Training Certifi cation Program
(ITCP), " he explained. " We also were
able to meet as a Board monthly, which
enabled us to make swiſt decisions.
" Our staff acclimated quickly to new
ways of doing business and were more
productive than ever before, while
Committ ee members, through the necessity
to meet via Zoom and other
webinar tools, became more connected
and effi cient. "
Highlights
Schott hoefer highlighted several
NASSCO accomplishments in 2021:
* Its second virtually presented
annual conference kicked off
the momentum for the year.
* Successful continued virtual training
and implemented Training Source,
an online learning management
system that simplifi es delivery of
PACP and ITCP training.
* Welcomed more new members
than ever before, in a year when
a dip was expected due to Covid
* Added staff , with a focus on stellar
customer care.
* Record-breaking att endance at an
in-person, semi-annual meeting.
NASSCO President Joe Schotthoefer
30 MARCH 2022 | UCONonline.com
* Successfully presented virtually
at WWETT and an in-person
technical track at UCT, with
a well-att ended meet-and-greet
event for NASSCO members
* Hosted a truly " inspiring " meeting of
12 past-presidents spanning 25-plus
years of board-level dedication,
as part of its past, present and
future planning.
* Held another successful virtual
government (D.C.) fl y-in with
29 meetings representing 15 states,
and one follow-up, job-site visit
by a senator.
* Guided by association accountants,
implemented effi ciencies that make
operations more member- and
student-friendly.
* Planned the fi rst " live " conference
aſt er two years, scheduled for
April 6-8, in Scott sdale, AZ.
Refl ecting on these accomplishments,
Schott hoefer
credits
the committ ees'
hard work to deliver the Board's specifi c,
objective-based goals.
" Th rough committ ee participation
and hard work, " he continued, " NASSCO
has released several new specifi cation
guidelines, including those for grouting,
spiral wound pipe and bypass pumping.
" We have also hosted highly successful
industry-wide webinars which att ract
hundreds of participants. NASSCO's
representation at industry events - both
live and virtual - is only made possible by
the members who prepare the presentations,
travel to the events, and make the
commitment to educate and inform. "
http://www.UCONonline.com
Underground Construction - March 2022

Table of Contents for the Digital Edition of Underground Construction - March 2022
