Ditchmen • NUCA of Florida Ditchmen • December 2017 | Page 3

CONTENTS 4 GET TO KNOW YOUR LEGISLATOR Representative Ramon Alexander Q&A 6 BIDDING FOR BENJAMINS 8 GET TO KNOW YOUR ASSOCIATION LEADERSHIP NUCA of Florida Secretary Penny Danielecki Q&A 4 SUNSHINE 811 RESPONDS 10 TO HURRICANE IRMA WITH SUCCESSFUL PUBLIC AWARENESS CAMPAIGN 12 PRESIDENT’S MESSAGE 8 14 MIAMI BEACH’S MINIMUM WAGE ORDINANCE STRUCK DOWN 16 QUICK BITS NUCA of Florida is a non-profit trade 16 NUCA OF FLORIDA 18 NUCA Top Jobs Competition underground utility contractors, 22 NUCA OF CENTRAL FLORIDA association representing over 450 material and equipment suppliers, and manufacturers throughout the state of Florida. NUCA of Florida members 24 NUCA OF NORTH FLORIDA are involved in water, sewer, gas, and 28 NUCA OF NORTHWEST FLORIDA through open excavation or trenchless 30 NUCA OF SOUTHWEST FLORIDA 32 SUCA telephone installations accomplished technology. Visit www.NucaOfFlorida.org to learn more. 35 UCA DECEMBER 2017 • DITCHMEN 3