PDCA thanks all registrants to-date, who plan to attend "Networking in Norfolk," a FREE event coming August 11th. If you haven't registered for the happy hour-style, PDCA program taking place at Benchtop Brewing Company from 5:00-7:00 PM EDT in Norfolk, VA, you still have time to secure your spot. Space is extremely limited thanks to significant interest in this informational and social event. To register, CLICK HERE.

"Networking in Norfolk" has also garnered strong support from the sponsor community. Two levels of sponsorship are offered, and most available spots have been filled. Leading the way is GeoQuip which secured the 'Drive 'Em Deep' sponsorship early in the planning stages. And to top that off, the company will provide all attendees with a parting gift, appropriate for any beer drinker. PDCA truly values the support from GeoQuip.

A second level of sponsorship has also brought forth significant support for the pile driving industry. Those who have secured 'Sure, I'll Pitch In' sponsorships are; American Equipment & Fabricating Corp., Atlantic Metrocast, Inc., ECS Mid-Atlantic, LLC, Equipment Corporation of America, Fay Southeast, ICE® - International Construction Equipment, Inc., Liebherr, and M.T. Kaye Steel LLC. Thanks to the generous support of all of these members of the pile driving community, "Networking in Norfolk" will be a great opportunity for all attendees to meet with industry peers in a relaxed atmosphere.

During the FREE event, PDCA will deliver attendees a short presentation with an update on the association business, future events and membership and Chapter development opportunities. Once again, there is still time to register, but this event is filling up quickly. CLICK HERE to ensure your spot.

(Left to right: The Equipment Corporation of America team included David Sciortino, Anthony Sciortino and Patrick Mix)

PDCA was proud to be a hole sponsor and dinner guest at the Foundation & Marine Contractors Association of New England, Inc., Eighty Seventh Annual Outing, a golf and banquet event held July 18, 2022 at the Framingham Country Club in Framingham, Mass. Festivities began with check-for golfers who wanted to warm up at the driving range. All golfers were provided with a PDCA-logo, draw-string bag to carry golf balls, tees and other necessities for a day on the links. A hamburger and hot dog lunch was also available underneath the big tent near the golf cart line-up. Players teed-off promptly at 12:30 PM EDT; the capacity attendance required two foursomes for each of the 18 holes. Once the best-ball tournament was underway, each team encountered various 'challenges' throughout the course such as Closest to the Pin and Longest Drive. Following completion of the round, teams gathered back under the big tent for a cocktail party and gift distribution. Then at 7:00 PM golfers and dinner registrants gathered in a nearby banquet hall for a surf and turf dinner, the installation of new FMCA officers and awards.

Draw-string bags provided to FMCA outing participants

While numerous employees of PDCA-member companies participated in the annual event, Brad Roberts of GZA GeoEnvironmental was recognized for his 16 years of service to the FMCA as Secretary and Drew Floyd of Keller was saluted for completing his role as Treasurer for the same period of time. The two graciously embraced their retirements from FMCA. From everyone at PDCA, we congratulate Brad and Drew on a successful tenure and selfless industry advocacy. Also notable, Bob Tonning of Phoenix Foundation assumed the organization Presidency as Angelo Colesante of East Coast Slurry stepped away. 

(Brad Roberts stands at the FMCA officer's table as he departs his long tenure as Secretary)

 PDCA sends a special 'thanks' to Dario DiBona, Outing Committee Chairman, for coordinating our sponsorship and draw-string bag distribution. Also, PDCA appreciates Anthony Sciortino of Equipment Corporation of America (ECA) for finding an opening in his foursome to enable staff to play golf. Finally, PDCA enjoyed the opportunity to join the table with American Equipment & Fabrication, including Charlie Booth, Ben Peel, Bill Wilbur, Joe Gelardi and Pat Griffin during dinner and awards.  

(The team from American Equipment and Fabricating, Corp.)


(The banquet portion of the FMCA 87th Outing appeared to be a standing-room only event!)