President ’ s Message
Stronger Together , We Dig Florida
I am humbled and honored to serve as your 2021-2023 president for this term alongside such a distinguished group of industry professionals serving as your Board of Directors . Collectively , we are grateful to follow in the footsteps of the many visionary leaders before us who have created a well-recognized and respected organization for the underground industry . I wanted to specifically highlight the leadership of my predecessor , and immediatepast president , Mike Kivlin , who led us these two past years , especially during months of challenging and uncertain times . Thanks additionally to the collaboration of the younger and seasoned leadership ( I did not use the word “ old ” for the record ), Chapter Executive Directors , and the local chapters , NUCA of Florida adapted to change and thrived . They provided outstanding dedication , helped to grow our membership and demonstrated commitment to NUCA of FL with countless volunteer hours during what remains as unprecedented times .
We have 334 members in NUCA of Florida , by far the largest number of members in one state throughout the entire NUCA National organization . These members belong to one or more of six local chapters . We are One Florida . Regardless of size , in Florida we have some of the strongest local chapters across the nation . My first goal as president is to utilize that commitment and involvement on a local level and further advance it to the State level .
Our job as a State Association is to work for our members . We do this as a statewide organization primarily through legislative and regulatory efforts , and we have had a number of impressive legislative wins , of which are covered in this fine publication the Ditchmen . None of this would be possible however without the support of our members . This support can come in many forms , be it monetary contributions , getting involved or volunteering time . All support is appreciated . To start , I would like to task each Member that reads this publication to forward it to another in the industry to spread the word of this fine organization and our efforts . The Ditchmen is a very informative statewide industry publication that lets you know what ’ s going on in the form of what , why , when , and who . This is a publication that can pull us together on a state platform and truly make us stronger together .
Again , I am humbled and honored for the opportunity to serve you and look forward to seeing you at this year ’ s President ’ s Cup . If there is anything I can assist with in the meantime , please don ’ t hesitate to reach out to me directly . Keep Diggin ’ Florida .
Wm . Clark C . Cryer President NUCA of Florida
AUGUST 2021 • DITCHMEN 5