A popular program of PDCA continues in 2024. The organization's delivery of FREE regional receptions to various areas of the U.S. where there is a concentration of pile drivers, the affiliated civil engineers, the supporting material suppliers, and the deep foundations equipment manufacturers began with Libations With Leadership, a social event in Orlando, FL on January 10th. This gathering commingled Florida PDCA members, other area industry stakeholders, past presidents of the organization and the current PDCA Board of Directors, which was slated to begin annual strategic planning in that city the next day. The event attracted a few dozen attendees who enjoyed hors d'oeuvres, an open bar, and ample networking time.
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The PDCA regional reception program is open to sponsors at various levels, and thanks to several member companies, the Libations With Leadership event earned support from valued benefactors. Junttan was a Drive 'Em Deep sponsor, Triad Metals made available free parking at the Orlando Rosen Centre Hotel, and MT Kaye Steel and ASAP Group elected to also 'Pitch In.'
For a portion of the event, PDCA Executive Director Frank Peters gave a short program to introduce the past presidents and Board members who attended. He also explained that is important for areas with a concentrated population in the pile driving industry, to consider organizing behind efforts to develop a local PDCA Chapter. Libations With Leadership was the fourth time since 2019 that PDCA brought a regional reception to Florida, with earlier events taking place in Jacksonville, St. Augustine, and Miami. Peters also took the opportunity to award a couple attendees with PDCA Bucks, or $50 coupons good for purchase of PDCA merchandise, educational resources, or event registrations.
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Libations With Leadership took place for two hours, and was a unique opportunity for PDCA members, prospective members, and the volunteer officers and Board members to connect, socialize, 'talk shop,' and otherwise celebrate that A Driven Pile...Is a Tested Pile.
See who was SPOTTED at this event.
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