NCPMA News--Launching Our Revamped Newsletter

Tar Heel Pest Management News

August 2015

NCPMA Launches Video Series

NCPMA has launched a video series and a YouTube channel. The videos are designed to educate North Carolinians about pest management issues and NCPMA programs. Since its launch in July, our first video has already received more than 140 views on YouTube and has reached nearly 800 people on Facebook!

The first two videos focus on the association's Wood-Destroying Insect Report (WDIR) Accreditation Program and how to properly identify termites and ants.

We invite you to view these videos on our YouTube channel and share them with your contacts and on your company websites and social media accounts.

NCPMA WDIR Accreditation Video

Termite vs. Flying Ant Video

Unveiling NCPMA's New Newsletter

This month we launch a new format for our newsletter. You'll notice a Table of Contents as well as profiles of our board members and committees to the right. And, below are stories focused on what NCPMA and its members are doing right now.

You'll see more changes in the months to come. We want to make this a great resource for you, so feel free to share your comments and suggestions at newsroom@ncpestmanagement.org.

Mid-Atlantic Conference

NCPMA is excited to announce another successful summer mid-Atlantic conference in coordination with NPMA and SCPCA. The 2015 Carolinas/Mid-Atlantic Summer Conference was held in Myrtle Beach, S.C. July 30-Aug. 1.

The winning team from the Mid-Atlantic Conference golf tournament. (l to r) Tim Robinson, Dewey Brunson, David Brunson, and Dylan Brunson

Highlights of the meeting included the induction of the new NCPMA officers (pictured below) and Board of Directors and an interactive opening general session featuring Burns and Harden Blackwell, Dee and Kristin Dodd and Mitch and Steve Taylor.

The 2015-2016 Board of Directors. (l to r) Lee Smith, Dana McDuffie, Donnie Shelton and Scott Canady.

Thomas Forshaw III received an Honorary Membership award from NCPMA presented by his son Thomas Forshaw IV.

Attendees participated in a tri-state volleyball tournament, with North Carolina's team emerging as the victor! We thank all of our exhibitors, sponsors and attendees for making this a great meeting. Additionally, we'd like to provide a special thanks to Steve Taylor for his role in the newly energized golf tournament. Next year the meeting will move back to Wrightsville Beach, N.C., and we hope to see you there.

2015 Scholarship Winners

NCPMA designed a scholarship program to help encourage and build the next generation of pest management professionals. Each year, NCPMA proudly awards scholarships worth up to $10,000 to students with preference given to those who demonstrate an interest in pursuing careers in the pest management industry.

We recently announced the winners of the 2015 NCPMA Past President's Scholarships which are listed below.

Student	NCPMA Member Company	College/University
Lauren Coats	The Neuse Termite and Pest Control Inc.	NC State University
Devra Jasinowski	Terminix Triad	Central Piedmont Community College
Dale London	Hendersonville Pest Control	University of North Carolina at Charlotte
Jared Matthews	State Pest Control	North Carolina State University
Sarah Murvin	Canady and Son Exterminating	St. Andrews University
Neely Powell	Thompson Brothers Exterminators	Clemson University
Emilia Ruiz	Steritech Pest Prevention	University of North Carolina at Greensboro
Karen Walston	The Bug Lady of WNC, Inc.	Western Carolina University

Upcoming Events

Mark your calendars for these upcoming events. Click links to get more information or to register.

PestWorld 2015

October 20-23

Nashville, TN

2016 NCPMA PCT School

Jan. 26-28, 2016

Raleigh, NC

Award Nominations

NPMA Young Entrepreneur Award
Deadline for Submission: August 29, 2015

Women of Excellence Award
Deadline for Submission: August 29, 2015

In Memoriam

The North Carolina Pest Management Association regrets to share the passing of Robert E. "Bob" Brock. Bob was president of Brock Exterminating Company, served as president of the North Carolina Pest Control Association, and was a member of the National Pest Management Association.

Online condolences may be placed at www.forestlawnwest.com.

Table of Contents

Updated Newsletter Features

Mid-Atlantic Conference

Scholarship Winners

Upcoming Events

Award Nominations

In Memoriam

Meet the Board

Committee Spotlight

Meet the Board

Lee Smith

President, NCPMA

Lee Smith works at Rid-A-Pest, Inc. in Morehead City. He has served on the NCPMA board for 10 years and has held positions as Regional Vice President, Chair of the PR Committee, Secretary/Treasurer and Vice President.

Lee was raised in the pest management industry. His grandfather, Clyde F. Smith, served as the head of the Dept. of Entomology at NCSU and his father, Clyde "Les" Smith, is a graduate of NCSU in Urban and Industrial Pest Control and is the founder of Rid-A-Pest Inc.

A resident of Morehead City, Lee enjoys many outdoor hobbies and is an avid fisherman. He and his brother recently won their first billfish tournament releasing more billfish in two days than the other 57 boats entered in that tournament.

Committee Spotlight

Public Relations Committee

The Public Relations Committee oversees all communications efforts for NCPMA. This includes the newsletter, press releases and maintaining the association's social media accounts. Follow NCPMA on Facebook and Twitter.

The Public Relations Committee is chaired by Chase Hazelwood ( pictured top ) of Go-Forth Pest & Law in High Point and Clint Miller ( pictured bottom ) of Clint Miller Exterminating Co. Inc. in Mt. Pleasant.

For more information about the PR Committee, contact Chase or Clint via email.

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