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UTCA NEWSLETTER
Convention Awards Will Go To
Joe Walsh & Rob Culnen
Joe Walsh, past President and a current Board Member and
Legislative Committee Chariman with the association, will
receive the annual Robert A. Briant, Sr. Memorial Award
during this year’s convention program in Atlantic City.
The award recognizes Joe’s leadership to UTCA as past
president and his service on the Legislative Committee as
well. The presentation of the award is scheduled during the
Saturday night dinner at the convention.
August 2016
Frank Renda To Be
Inducted Into The
Construction Industry
Hall Of Fame
Frank Renda, Owner of FD Renda
Engineering
&
Construction,
will
be inducted into the New Jersey
Construction Industry Hall of Fame at
the Saturday night dinner during the
convention.
Bob Briant, Sr. was the chief executive of the UTCA for 33
years and is remembered for his tireless service in leading
the association to unprecedented growth during his tenure.
Bob continued his service to the association as a consultant
until his untimely death in 2013.
Frank has served as a member of the
UTCA Board of Directors from 1974 to
2016 and as President in 1977. He led the
Specifications Committee as Chairman
for over 30 years and has been a
This year’s Larry Gardner Memorial Award will go to Rob driving force for writing and updating
Culnen of C & H Agency. Rob is being recognized for his the New Jersey regulations regarding
years of support to the association as an advertiser, exhibitor the construction of wastewater and
drinking water treatment facilities.
and sponsor as well as for committee representation.
Larry Gardner was active with the association during its
early years and was instrumental in organizing association
meetings, enrolling new members and producing early
editions of the association industry directory.
In 1982 Frank was presented the
William Feather Memorial Award for his
dedication to the Industry and in 1992
he was selected by the Professional
Engineers in Construction as EngineerConstructor of the Year.
Borgata Convention Rooms
Are Selling Quickly
Friday Luncheon Keynote Speakers Bob Beckel & Cal Thomas
Rooms for this year’s convention at
the Borgata are selling very quickly.
Members are urged to make their room
reservations as soon as possible in order
to guarantee accommodations at the
event. Deadline for reserving your room
is September 8, 2016. You can reserve
your room by CLICKING HERE.
UTCA: INDUSTRY NEWS
PAC Auction Party Set
For Annual Convention
UTCA’s Annual PAC Auction Party is
scheduled for September 30th which is
the Friday evening of the convention.
We expect to have approximately 100
items at the auction. There is still time to
contribute items for the event. To do so,
please contact Dan Neville at the UTCA
office. Your generous contributions help
to strengthen the association’s legislative
program. This year’s PAC Auction Party
will feature guest auctioneers from Ritchie
Brothers.
Fall Golf Outing
September 29, 2016
This year’s Fall Golf Outing is scheduled for
September 29th at Atlantic City Country
Club. The first notice for this event was
recently emailed to all association
members.
October Magazine Includes Awards
To Joe Walsh, Rob Culnen &
Frank Renda
The October Issue of the Utility
and
Transportation
Contractor
magazine will feature the 51st
Anniversary
Convention
and
awards to Joe Walsh, Rob Culnen
and Frank Renda. This edition will
also feature Aspen Landscaping
which is celebrating 20 years in
business.
The October edition of the
magazine will also include the
induction of Jim Coddington as
UTCA’s new association President.
There is still time to include a congratulatory message
for the award recipients or Aspen Landscaping for those
who have yet to do so.
NJ TRANSIT Presents Capital Program &
Superstorm Sandy Resiliency Program
To UTCA
On August 19th, NJ TRANSIT Capital Program staff, led
by Assistant Executive Director Steve Santoro, provided
a briefing on the upcoming NJ TRANSIT Capital Program
to members of the UTCA Board of Directors. In addition
to the regular Capital Program, UTCA was given an indepth look at NJ TRANSIT’s upcoming Superstorm Sandy
Resiliency Program. A link to the presentation can be
found BY CLICKING HERE.
UTCA On Social Media
New Member Applicants
Moretrench
American Corp.
Rockaway
Contractor
CW Solutions
East Brunswick
Associate
As part of an ongoing effort to increase engagement
with both members and elected officials, UTCA is
building its social media presence on Twitter, Facebook,
and LinkedIn. It’s now even easier to stay up to date
on all your construction news, opinions, and action
items, just follow us on Twitter @utcanj, friend us at
www.facebook.com/utca1965, and connect with us at
www.linkedin.com/company/utility-&-transportationcontractors-association.
Have an important event or anniversary coming up?
Let us know! We’re always happy to help spread the
word on your accomplishment.
SUPPORT OUR ASSOCIATION MEMBERS
UTCA: INDUSTRY NEWS
UTCA’s Zoe Baldwin Participates
On Infrastructure Panel At Rider University
Director of Government and Labor Relations, Zoe Baldwin (bottom left) and former NJDOT
Commissioner, Jack Lettiere (seated, right) pose with students following a recent Rider University
panel discussion on the challenges and the importance of infrastructure policy. Professor Ben
Dworkin believes that a working understanding of our state’s built environment is critical to any
area of policy his students pursue. Each year he makes sure to incorporate infrastructure policy
experts into his annual program for political science students.
UTCA Associate Member Richard M. Maser to Receive
Prestigious Boy Scouts of America Distinguished Citizen Award
On November 5th, Richard Maser, Chairman and CEO of Maser Consulting, will be receiving the
43rd Annual Joshua Huddy Distinguished Citizen Award from the Monmouth Council of the Boy
Scouts of America.
Rich is very active with the UTCA and we are happy to congratulate him on this honor. To learn more
about the event please see the attached flyer with registration and sponsorship opportunities.
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UTCA: Upcoming Events
Fall Golf OutingSeptember 29, 2016
This year’s Fall Golf Outing is scheduled for September 29, 2016 at the Atlantic City Country Club in Atlantic
City, NJ. Those participating in the outing may do so and then check into the Borgata for the Thursday
night reception at the Annual Convention. To learn more and to register, please CLICK HERE.
UTCA 51st Anniversary Convention
September 29 - October 2, 2016
UTCA Sporting Clay Event
October 25, 2015
The 51st Anniversary UTCA Convention will be held at the Borgata Casino in Atlantic City. To register please
CLICK HERE.
Lehigh Sporting Clays, Coplay, PA
LAST YEAR UTCA MEMBERS
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Utility & Transportation Contractors Association
P.O. Box 728
Allenwood, New Jersey 08720
732-292-4300 • (Fax) 732-292-4310
utcanj.org
Monmouth Council, Boy Scouts of America
43rd Joshua Huddy Distinguished Citizen Award Dinner
Chair
Honoree
Saturday, November 5, 2016
Trump National Golf Club
One Trump Blvd, Colts Neck, NJ
Reception with Hors d’oeuvres & Open Bar 6:00 P.M.
Followed by Dinner & Dancing
Philip J. Scaduto
Richard M. Maser PE,PP, CME
Formal Program 7:00 P.M. - 7:30 P.M.
Vice President
Chairman & C.E.O.
Food Circus Super Markets, Inc.
Maser Consulting P.A.
Black tie optional
DINNER SPONSORSHIPS
All major sponsors recognized appropriately in the Dinner’s Program Book.
□ Gala Signature Sponsor—$25,000
Includes (50) reservations , corporate banner displayed at podium & Full Page Gold Ad on Rear Cover of the program
□ Eagle Sponsor(s) —$15,000
Includes (30) reservations, corporate banner highlighted & Full Page Gold Ad on Inside Front / Rear Cover of the program
□ Star Sponsor —$10,000 includes (20) reservations, recognition in program book & Full Page Gold Ad
□ Cocktail Sponsor —$7,500 Recognition in program book, Full Page Gold Ad and Signage at the Cocktail Reception
□ Entertainment Sponsor —$6,000 Recognition in the printed program Full Page Silver and signage at Band Stand
□ Photography Sponsor —$5,000 Recognition in the printed program Full page, couples photo jacket and video credits
□ Gold Table Package—$5,000 includes (10) reservations, recognition in program book & Full Page Gold Ad
□ Dinner Reservation: $500 per ticket # of Reservations____ @$500 Total enclosed $____________
□ I will be unable to attend, however, I would like to donate $___________ to help support Scouts.
Tribute Ad in the Program Book
□ Full Page Gold Page $1,000 (8.5 X 11)
□ Full Page Silver Page $750 (8.5 X 11)
□ Full Page Tribute $500 (8.5 X 11)
□ 1/2 Page Tribute $300 (7.5 X 5)
□ 1/4 Page Tribute $200 (3.5 X 5)
All Ads Will Be Printed in Full Color
□ Program Back Cover
$5,000 (8.5 X 11)
□ Program Inside Cover(s) $2,500 (8.5 X 11)
PROGRAM PAGE SPECIFICATIONS
Full color, 8.5” wide, 11” height. E-Mail in PDF format to
[email protected]
Deadline for printed program - October 24, 2016
Name:______________________________________________Title: ____________________________________
Company: __________________________________________________________________________________
Address: __________________________________________________ Telephone________________________
City:_______________________________State:_____ZIP:_________
Check enclosed ___ Bill me ____
AMEX/DIS/Visa/MC(circle one)Card #_____________________________ Exp. Date___/___/___ Sec #________
Signature:________________________________________ Email _____________________________________
Make checks payable to Boy Scouts of America or visit our website to register www.MonmouthBSA.Org /calendar 11/5/16
Please submit names of attendees on reverse or email to: [email protected]
705 Ginesi Drive Morganville, NJ 07751 ● 732-851-8228 ● FAX 732-536-2850 www.MonmouthBSA.org
Souvenir Program Book
The Souvenir Program Book will include the evening’s program schedule, honoree’s biography, and Scouting information.
DEADLINE FOR YOUR AD COPY FOR THE EVENT PROGRAM BOOK IS October 24, 2016.
For I.R.S. purposes, $390 of each reception reservation purchased is tax deductible. Donations are 100% tax deductible.4202-502
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