In June, Versalift and TRL Rents announced that they are donating four pieces of new equipment to the State Technical College of Missouri for the upcoming school year. State Tech, the flagship school in PCCA's workforce development efforts, will use the equipment in its Utility Systems Technician and Electrical Distribution Systems programs.
Two new position papers detailing PCCA's views on reforming the Universal Service Fund (USF) and explaining the benefits of fiber over unproven technologies for broadband buildout have been posted on the website under Government Relations.
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andPCCA sadly reports the passing of our friend Ron Rowe, longtime PCCA member, board member, friend, and mentor 
to so many people in the association and throughout the industry.
"This is sad news indeed. There are few people in this world as genuinely friendly as Ron Rowe," PCCA President & CEO Tim Wagner said. "Lisa and I always enjoyed spending time with Ron and Judy at PCCA meetings. And though he was a quiet man, Ron would speak up during board meetings when a point needed to be made, and when he did, people listened. He will be dearly missed. Our prayers go out to Judy and the rest of Ron's family, friends, and all the people at KG Myers."
At PCCA’s Annual Auction, Herb Fluharty challenged PCCA members to raise funds to replace roofs in Abaco that were destroyed last year by Hurricane Dorian. PCCA members donated more than $180,000 in less than an hour to those who need it most.
Greg Guidry, Ogletree Deakins, told PCCA that the guidance is notable because federal OSHA formally acknowledges that “[c]loth face coverings are not PPE.” This is important because it relieves employers of any requirement to conduct written worksite assessments and training for face coverings. Nevertheless, OSHA recommends their use in construction as a public health measure.
The guidance is at www.osha.gov/SLTC/covid-19/construction.html.
On May 18, the Common Ground Alliance (CGA) announced that the Power & Communications Contractors Association (PCCA) has won the 2019 CGA President's Award.
"The members of PCCA have embraced the philosophy that damage prevention is a shared responsibility," CGA President & CEO Sarah Magruder Lyle said. "This group has come to the table ready to work and find solutions to the damage prevention challenges that we face. PCCA’s leadership has been clear: they want to be part of the solution."
