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ANNUAL GOLF OUTING -

Mother Nature is the only one we are waiting on to show up on Wednesday May 16^th at Scotland Run Golf Club. Registration & Lunch at 11 AM with the shotgun start at 12:30PM. Another sold out event with 144 golfers ready to enjoy the camaraderie of friends in our Industry. Members of SJMCA who are not golfing can attend the dinner which is a fun time especially with John Rihl on the microphone. Wonderful prizes and raffle items will be available. Thanks to the Golf Committee of Dan Falasca Sr. and John Rihl with special thanks to Dave Jones.

April 26, 2007, Acting Governor Codey signed legislation requiring a prevailing wage for work done on public property. This legislation requires Contractors doing construction on public property will have to pay workers wages determined by the state. Under the law, prevailing wages will be paid under any construction and renovation contract on property owned by any public body, including the state, even if the public property is leased to a private entity.

Effective FEBRUARY 20, 2007, the State of New Jersey officially adopted the 2006 National Standard Plumbing Code. The State has instituted a

grace period, which allows engineers to continue designing current projects under the former code. It will last for six months, ending on AUGUST 20, 2007.
YOU’RE INVITED TO A LOCAL NEWS EVENT AND PHOTO OPPORTUNITY

Trico Equipment Inc., a Case Construction Equipment dealership, is celebrating their 55^th anniversary and 50 years of world-class backhoe leadership with a Case Rodeo Series Event. Bring the family and enjoy a full day of activities including the rodeo competition, equipment demonstrations, trade vendors, refreshments and family entertainment. This all takes place at Local 825 Training Center, 338 Deans Rhode Hall Road, Dayton, NJ, located 2 miles off of exit 8a on the NJ Turnpike, Friday, June 1^st – 11am to 7pm; Saturday, June 2^nd – 8am to 4pm. For more information, contact rodeo manager Lorrie Adler at 800-468-7426 ext. 1324, cell 609-501-8238 or via e-mail ladler@tricoequipment.com
2007 Master Plumbing Continuing Education

Following are the remaining classes offered by “We Teach Associates”; Tom McGonigle and Joe Cotton

Contact the SJMCA office and we will reserve your slot if you have not attended any previous classes.

Members of the Association are permitted to send two people at no charge and additional people at $50 each.
2006 PLUMBING CODE BOOKS

Books are available at no cost to all SJMCA contractor members. Contact the SJMCA office directly at (856) 988-5494 to request a copy.

NEW JERSEY STATE CHILD LABOR GUIDELINES

The Child Labor Law enforced by all units within the Division of Wage and Hour Compliance protects minors from working excessive hours and under hazardous conditions. Numerous occupations are prohibited for youth under age 18. For legal job opportunities for youth, visit the State of New Jersey Department of Labor & Workforce Development website at http://www.state.nj.us/labor/lsse/lschild.html

MARK YOUR CALENDAR

May 16^th – SJMCA 35^th Annual Golf Outing, Scotland Run, Williamstown

May 18^th – PHCC NJ/PA Trade Show, Tropicana, Atlantic City

May 24^th – SJMCA Board Meeting, Scotland Run, Williamstown

Sep 19^th – SJMCA Monthly Meeting, Scotland Run, Williamstown

Nov 16^th – Local 322 Apprentice Dinner Dance

Dec 14^th – SJMCA 2007 Annual Meeting, Bally’s, Atlantic City

The 2007 Memorial Day Observance marks the fourth year into the Iraq War

Let us remember those who gave their lives for our country

Let us also remember workers who have lost their lives or been injured on the job