PEP Member News | August 2023 | |
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Dear PEP Members:
This newsletter is full of PEP member events and activities that will carry us through the end of 2023. Tickets and sponsorships are available for one of our most popular events, the Annual Industrial Reverse Trade Show. We expect another big crowd this year!
Before that, we are looking forward to celebrating our members and another successful year at our Annual Meeting. We will announce the seven winners of the 2023 PEP Environmental Stewardship Awards, one Community Partner Award, and a scholarship winner. You don't want to miss this fun evening of celebrating members, good food, live music, and networking - so reserve your tickets now!
I'm excited to share regular updates about our newest partnership, The Eagle Reef. We have already had many of you reach out through our interest form to help support this project. With your help, we will meet our goal of deploying 1,000 reefs to protect the health of Mobile Bay.
It's a busy time of year for everyone, so we thank you for your continued support of PEP programs and initiatives. We couldn't do it without you!
As always, thank you for your support!
Jennifer Denson, Executive Director
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IT'S TIME TO UPDATE YOUR INFORMATION!
We want to ensure your member information is correct on our PEP Member Directory! Please take a few minutes to log in and view your company information. You can send any updates that need to be made to Lindsey Tew at lindsey@pepmobile.org.
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2023 BOARD OF DIRECTORS ELECTION SLATE
Per PEP’s By-laws, the Board of Directors presents the following Election Slate to the PEP Membership. Board members serve a three-year term.
Any ten or more PEP members may nominate, in writing, additional individuals for election to the PEP board. These nominations must be submitted to Jennifer Denson by email or mail on August 31st, by 5:00 pm. If there are additional nominations, a vote will be held by written secret ballot at the Annual Meeting on September 7th.
Board Members Standing for Re-Election
- Connie Buskness, Evonik
- Tom Damson, Long's Human Resource Services
- Avalisha Fisher, Driven Engineering
- Ritchie Hurt, Thompson Engineering
- Beth Thomas, Alabama Power
- Jennifer Tremayne, Mobile Chamber of Commerce
- Spencer Wiggins, Hancock Whitney Bank
New Candidates Standing for Election
John Shoemaker is the Asset and Reliability Manager for the BASF site located in McIntosh AL. He has been in the chemical and mining industry for 26 years. He has held various positions in operations management in Georgia, Florida, Texas, and Alabama. A native of Mobile Al, John holds a Bachelor of Science in Chemical Engineering from the University of South Alabama. John and his wife Nicole and 5 children reside in Spanish Fort, AL where they enjoy spending time with family and fishing.
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YOU CAN BE PART OF THE EAGLE REEF PROJECT
Partners for Environmental Progress (PEP) and the University of South Alabama Stokes School of Marine and Environmental Sciences are partnering with The Eagle Reef to expand the project to deploy 1,000 reefs, which will filter up to 10 billion gallons of water annually and create habitats that result in up to 500,000 fish and crabs per year in our coastal waters.
News of this partnership has spread far and wide, with features on WKRG, WALA, AL.com, This is Alabama, and more! Eagle Reefs are available for adoption to businesses, nonprofits and individuals through donations. For more information on how to get involved or to make a tax deductible donation, complete our Eagle Reef Interest Form.
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MOBILE CHAMBER STATE OF THE ECONOMY & AWARDS
Do you know a deserving company(ies) that has significantly impacted the local community through its excellence, innovation, and contributions to Mobile's eConomic growth? Help the Mobile Chamber acknowledge and honor these outstanding businesses by submitting your nominations today!
The nomination period will be open from Tuesday, August 8th until Friday, September 8th at 5 p.m. Winners will be announced at the 9th Annual State of the Economy on December 12, 2023.
Past recipients of the Innovator and Manufacturer of the Year Awards include PEP members Airbus Americas, AM/NS Calvert, and Austal USA.
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THE HILLER COMPANIES, LLC ANNOUNCES ACQUISITION OF FIRE DEFENSE SERVICES INC.
The Hiller Companies, a leading provider of fire and life safety services, announced it has acquired Chester, VA-based Fire Defense Services, Inc.
The leaders and employees at Fire Defense Services bring over 30 years of experience and deep capabilities in fire suppression, fire alarm, and monitoring systems and services. Hiller is excited to gain the team's experience, knowledge, and deep expertise to drive the expansion of Hiller Virginia's footprint into the Richmond metropolitan area.
"I am thrilled to add Todd Joyner, Joe Vaughn, and their talented employees to the Hiller family," Belinda Arthur, General Manager of Hiller Virginia's commercial division, said. "Their focus on providing a superior experience to customers and enhanced opportunities for employees is fully aligned with our culture and focus. This relationship will allow us to better service customers in the Richmond area."
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WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT PROGRAMS - LINEWORKERS & HVAC FAST TRACK
Alabama Power is reaching out to community partners to promote upcoming workforce development training programs at Bishop State and other community college partners across Alabama.
Bishop State is accepting applications through the month of August for both the Lineworker Program and the HVAC Fast Track Program. Other community college partners accepting applications for the Lineworker Program include Jeff State, Lawson State and Trenholm State. The next round of lineworker classes at each school will begin in 2024.
The schools have a goal to achieve 50 percent student diversity in their classes. Scholarships and financial assistance are available.
Links to each school’s website where candidates can apply for the Lineworker Program are listed below:
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PEP AUGUST LUNCH & LEARN
Register today for our next Lunch & Learn event! This month we will hear from Michael “Gene” Rader, the Safety, Health, & Environmental Manager for High-Purity Silicon American Corporation. He will be speaking to us on his topic, "Promoting and Maintaining Emergency Response in Industry."
Register online or email Lindsey at lindsey@pepmobile.org with your information (name, company, and email address). There is no charge to attend; however, due to the increased cost of food, there will be a $10 charge for no-shows and day-of cancellations.
Thank you to this month's sponsor, Alpha Supply, for making our lunch and learn possible!
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PEP SEPTEMBER MEMBERSHIP BREAKFAST
Start your day with a PEP Membership Breakfast! PEP members gather to network and learn about environmental topics and economic developments along the Gulf Coast.
Next month we will hear from Matt Armbruster of Ransom Ministries. Thank you to our sponsor this month, PPM Consultants, for making our September breakfast possible!
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REGISTRATION IS NOW OPEN - JOIN US FOR THE ANNUAL MEETING
PEP's Annual Meeting and Environmental Stewardship Awards will be on September 7, 2023, at the MacQueen Alumni Center on the University of South Alabama campus.
5:00 - 6:30 p.m.
Registration and Social Hour
6:30 - 8:00 p.m.
Dinner and PEP Awards Program
This is a free event for PEP members, but you must register before September 1, 2023! Make your reservation by emailing lindsey@pepmobile.org.
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GET YOUR TICKET FOR THE INDUSTRIAL REVERSE TRADE SHOW
PEP's Industrial Reverse Trade Show will be Thursday, October 19, 2023 at Fort Whiting.
The Industrial Reverse Trade Show brings decision-makers from industry together in one location. Ticket holders from the supplier, vendor and service sectors are the visitors who walk through the show “calling on” plant managers, purchasing managers, engineers and maintenance managers from industry, shipbuilding, multi-disciplined engineering firms, major medical centers and more.
Be sure to follow the event page for details on sponsorship, registration, and more!
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CHECK OUT THE LIST OF 2023 EXHIBITORS SIGNED UP SO FAR: | |
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PHEASANT SHOOT: NOVEMBER 9
PEP is hosting our 5th Annual Continental Pheasant Shoot at the Dennis Lake Wing Club in Bay Minette. This half-day networking event helps us raise funds for PEP’s Science and Technology Scholarship Program and the PEP Gulf Coast Environmental Foundation.
Sign up today for your spot or a two-person shooting team. Contact Jennifer Denson at jdenson@pepmobile.org or (251) 345-7269. The limited spots are filling up fast! Lunch and safety sponsorships are available.
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