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Missouri LICA News E XECUTIVE C OMMITTEE Larry LaFollette Chairman Jim Bledsoe President Ozzie Wallace Vice-President Chris Brauer Secretary/Treasurer D ISTRICT O FFICERS Jeff Lance District #1 President Mont Gilbert District #2 President Brent Limback District #3 President Elwin Yoder District #4 President Ken Balkenbusch District #5 President A UXILIARY O FFICERS Mona Bledsoe President Sally Bauer Vice-President Rhonda Schnitker Secretary/Treasurer Volume 70, Number 2 Missouri Land Improvement Contractors Association Winter, 2011 Some Unusual Visitors At our 2011 Winter Convention, we had several “unusual” visitors! “Grandma Gilbert,” pictured left holding State President Jim Bledsoe, joined us during the Exhibit Hall. And, the “LICA Shooter Girls” made their appearance at the LICA Auction. During last spring’s membership drives, National LICA CEO Jerry Biuso agreed to pay Missouri LICA $100 if Mont Gilbert would put on a skirt ... and “Grandma Gilbert” was born. Not to be out done, Jim Bledsoe used his powers of persuasion and the “LICA Shooter Girls” were organized to add some “zip” to our LICA Auction. Below from left are Tyler “Twyla” Bledsoe; Jim “Jenni” Bledsoe, Rob “Roberta” Bristow, and Larry “LuLu” LaFollette. Thanks to all the guys for all the laughs!
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Missouri LICA News

EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE

Larry LaFollette

Chairman

Jim Bledsoe

President

Ozzie Wallace

Vice-President

Chris Brauer

Secretary/Treasurer

DISTRICT OFFICERS

Jeff Lance

District #1 President

Mont Gilbert

District #2 President

Brent Limback

District #3 President

Elwin Yoder

District #4 President

Ken Balkenbusch

District #5 President

AUXILIARY OFFICERS

Mona Bledsoe

President

Sally Bauer

Vice-President

Rhonda Schnitker

Secretary/Treasurer

Volume 70, Number 2 Missouri Land Improvement Contractors Association Winter, 2011

Some Unusual Visitors

At our 2011 Winter Convention, wehad several “unusual” visitors!“Grandma Gilbert,” pictured leftholding State President Jim Bledsoe,joined us during the Exhibit Hall. And,the “LICA Shooter Girls” made theirappearance at the LICA Auction.

During last spring’s membershipdrives, National LICA CEO JerryBiuso agreed to pay Missouri LICA$100 if Mont Gilbert would put on askirt ... and “Grandma Gilbert” wasborn. Not to be out done, Jim Bledsoeused his powers of persuasion andthe “LICA Shooter Girls” wereorganized to add some “zip” to ourLICA Auction. Below from left areTyler “Twyla” Bledsoe; Jim “Jenni”Bledsoe, Rob “Roberta” Bristow, andLarry “LuLu” LaFollette. Thanks to allthe guys for all the laughs!

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Page 2 Winter, 2011

Congratulations, Balkenbusch Family!The Balkenbusch Family has welcomed another member. On December 26th, Ken and Carol

Balkenbusch's daughter, Annie, gave birth to William Henry. "Liam" and his parents, Annie andDustin, along with grandparents Ken and Carol, great-grandparents Albert and Rosalie, and great-

uncle Gary are all doing well!

JANUARY

1 Della King

Joan Muenks

7 James Gilbert

8 Mont Gilbert

9 Matthew Haley

12 Seth Paul

15 Philip Kirkpatrick

19 Jo Ann Gray

Clinton Ray

Phil Wilson

20 Phil Mather

26 Jerry Koechner

29 Jeff Schnieders

30 Kim Spencer

FEBRUARY

1 Gerald Wyatt

2 Sandra Fuller

Carol Zink

5 Caelene Lance

10 Greg Fuller

John Houston

Kelton Noland

FEBRUARY (Continued)

12 Ken Kauffman

14 Jennifer Lassen

Mike Schrage

15 Nelson Wilson

17 Mona Bledsoe

Lester Rufenacht

18 Roger Hinck

Roxy Rotert

21 Jim Bledsoe

25 Kenny Germann

Rickey Martin

26 Bruce Tague

MARCH

1 Sue Gilbert

3 J D Kelly

5 Stephen Sutter

13 Michelle Long

15 George Schulte

19 Hannah Slayden

24 Joe Gray

Amy Ray

25 Gene Haile

MARCH (Continued)

26 John Flora

28 Scott Thompson

29 Larry McClanahan

APRIL

1 Tim O'Neill

2 Tom Grant

4 Roy Cope

14 David Fromme

15 Mel Kleinsorge

16 Jean Dittmer

17 Mark Borgman

Marlissa Dodge

Pat Houston

Susan Noland

18 Violet Corbett

19 Marty Dodge

22 Marsha Cope

26 Leslie Hedrick

Bob Parks

28 Billy Brewster

29 Tom Cain

30 Walt Harris

Happy Birthday!

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Winter, 2011 Page 3

Welcome Aboard!

We’d like to welcome the following newmembers to Missouri LICA!

CONTRACTORS

Rick Branson

Branson Excavating & Construction,Inc.30249 W Dam Access RoadWarsaw, MO 65355Ph: 660-438-5716Cell: 660-723-0659Fx: 660-438-5695Em: [email protected]: 4 County: Benton

David Foster

Dura Seal Paving ContractorP.O. Box 38Barnhart, MO 63012Ph: 636-464-1733Cell: 314-973-5865District: 6 County: Jefferson

David Fromme, Sharraine

David Fromme Excavating LLC1275 S Summit Dr.Holts Summit, MO 65043Ph: 573-896-5358Cell: 573-680-7225Em: [email protected] : 2 County: Callaway

Joe Gray, Jo Ann

Spruce Tree Farms19436 Highway WClarksville, MO 63336Ph: 573-242-3375Em: [email protected]: 2 County: Pike

Beth Hale; Michael

Hale Fencing & Bobcat Svc13206 Blue Ridge Rd.Henley, MO 65040Ph: 573-498-6258Fx: 573-498-6158Em: [email protected]: 5 County: Cole

CONTRACTORS (Continued)

Don King, Della

King Construction71 Butler Pond Rd.Bourbon, MO 65441Ph: 573-732-5592Cell: 314-960-7097Fx: 573-732-3442Em:[email protected]: 6 County: Crawford

Don Libhart; Jane

Libhart Contracting125 Hwy UUCuba, MO 65453Ph: 573-885-7976Em: [email protected]: 6 County: Crawford

Tony McKee

McKee Construction, Inc.13300 Horseshoe Dr. WestSmithville, MO 64089Ph: 816-918-3815District: 1 County: Clay

Ron Morrow; Patricia

Morrow Excavating56621 Morrow Rd.Russellville, MO 65074Ph: 573-782-8272Cell: 573-659-0386District: 5 County: Cole

Michael Root

Frank & Ernest, Inc.404 W. Grove St.Cole Camp, MO 65325Ph: 660-281-8841District: 4 County: Benton

CONTRACTORS (Continued)

Kevin Rosenbohm; Michele

18358 397th St.Graham, MO 64455Ph: 816-387-3344Cell: 816-387-3344Fx: 660-939-4538Em: [email protected]: 1 County: Nodaway

Kyle Shern

Bio-Gard, IncorporatedP.O. Box 1484Columbia, MO 65205Ph: 573-442-0692District: 2 County: Boone

Rick Thomas

Rick Thomas Ditching Service, Inc.2121 South StreetLexington, MO 60467Ph: 660-259-4452Cell: 816-419-4452Fx: 660-259-4452Em:[email protected]: 3 County: Lafayette

COMPANY

Advanced Geo Positioning

Solutions, Inc.

MLICA Contact: Mike Cook4372 S. Wright RdWestphalia, MI 48894Ph: 517-282-9801Cell: 517-282-9801Em: [email protected]

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Don’t Have Time to Wait?

How about Time to Write a Check?

Four Lawsuits Allege “One Call” Violations(DES MOINES ) Attorney General Tom Miller todayannounced Iowa One Call law enforcement actions in fourcounties. Four separate lawsuits involve excavationsconducted in the vicinity of natural gas or hazardous liquidspipelines, without first providing required notice of the plannedexcavations and having the pipelines located and marked.

“We allege that these defendants did not do what the lawrequired of them before excavating. That threatened theintegrity of gas or hazardous materials pipelines, it could havejeopardized the safety of these crews, and it could have been

an expensive and inconvenient service disruption to thepublic,” Miller said. “Iowa’s One Call law is simple. You callbefore you dig.”

Iowa law requires that any person, homeowner, professional,public or private entity, planning to engage in any form ofexcavation within the state of Iowa, must notify the Iowa OneCall notification system, at 1-800-292-8989 or 811, at least 48hours prior to excavating.

“Call Before You Dig” >p5

For the past year and a half, Missouri LICA has served, alongwith many other industry groups, on a Stakeholder’s Groupfor the Missouri Public Service Commission (PSC). The PSCplanned to propose some legislation which would put theenforcement component of the Underground DamagePrevention Act (One Call) under the PSC, instead of theAttorney General’s office, as it is now. After much discussion,the PSC has not presented that proposed legislation as this

newsletter goes to print. However, we have heard that theAttorney General’s office will be stepping up its enforcementefforts.

The following press release was issued by the Iowa StateAttorney General’s office in November, 2010. It is a goodexample of what could happen right here in Missouri. Themoral of the story? Call Before You Dig ... or it may cost you!!

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Winter, 2011 Page 5

Call Before You Dig (from page 4)

The One Call law authorizes civil penalties of up to $10,000per day of violation, plus injunctive relief. Miller’s office hasresolved the suits with each of the defendants, subject to courtapproval of the proposed consent decrees.

Mills County - David Dreyer d/b/a Dreyer AGOn October 27, 2009, David Dreyer d/b/a Dreyer AGconducted an excavation with a bulldozer and trenchingequipment to install terraces and drainage tile withoutproviding 48-hours notice of the planned excavation andhaving underground facilities located and marked. Thedefendant’s trenching equipment crossed over a 26-inchdiameter natural gas pipeline and a 36-inch diameternatural gas pipeline, both under 425 psi pressure, hittingand gouging the latter pipeline requiring repairs. Under theconsent decree issued Monday, Dreyer will pay a $7,000civil penalty and be enjoined against further violations.

Buchanan County - David W. Recker Excavating, L.L.C.On December 1, 2009, David W. Recker Excavating, L.L.C.conducted an excavation with a bulldozer to reshape awaterway without providing 48-hours notice of the plannedexcavation and having underground facilities located andmarked. The defendant’s bulldozer crossed directly over a36-inch diameter natural gas pipeline under 1926 psipressure and within 50 feet of a 12-inch diameter

hazardous liquids pipeline under 600 psi pressure. Underthe proposed consent decree, Recker will pay a $5,000 civilpenalty and be enjoined against further violations.

Sioux County - Dan FeddersOn June 30, 2009, Dan Fedders conducted an excavationto install new fencing without providing 48-hours notice ofthe planned excavation and having underground facilitieslocated and marked. The defendant’s equipment came towithin nine inches of a 12-inch diameter hazardous liquidspipeline under several hundred pounds of pressure persquare inch. Under the consent decree issued Monday,Fedders will pay a $3,000 civil penalty and be enjoinedagainst further violations.

Winnebago County - Ron RedeniusOn April 27, 2010, Ron Redenius conducted an excavationwith a backhoe to repair tile lines without providing 48-hours notice of the planned excavation and havingunderground facilities located and marked. The defendant’sbackhoe came to within 50 inches of a three-inch diameternatural gas pipeline and within 25 feet of another three-inchdiameter natural gas pipeline, both under 475 psi pressure.Under the proposed consent decree, Redenius will pay a$3,000 civil penalty and be enjoined against furtherviolations.

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John Deere Scraper Tractor, Scraper, & Skid Loader Dealern New & Used John Deere Scraper Tractors & Scrapersn New & Used John Deere Skid Loader, Compact Track Loaders,

& Mini Excavators

Columbia, MO - Howard Jones(573) 446-3030 Office

Moscow Mills, MO - Mike Butler(636) 366-9400 Office(636) 226-8408 Cell

Mexico, MO - Joe Offutt(573) 581-5900

Tipton, MO - Ken Gerke(660) 433-5596

Curryville, MO - Joe Boone(573) 594-6493

Sydenstricker Rents

SCOTT BREESSTORE MANAGER

(573) 446-3030 Office

CORY PENNINGTONPRODUCT SUPPORT SPECIALIST

(573) 473-9311 Cell

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Our Winter Convention Speakers

We’d like to offer our very special thanks to our 2011 Winter Convention speakers. Pictured counter-clockwise from bottomright: John Lansford, Missouri One Call Systems, Inc.; Bryan Hopkins, Missouri DNR Soil & Water Program; Dick Purcell,NRCS; Bruce Mosier, Prins Insurance; and Hank Fulmer, ASP Enterprises. Not pictured: Dean Machinery; Amy Smoucha;and the Missouri Department of Transportation. Thank you to all our speakers for sharing your expertise with us!

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CALL TO ORDER

The meeting was called to order by President Jim Bledsoeat 3:12pm.

WELCOME/INTRODUCTION OF GUESTS

President Jim Bledsoe welcomed LICA Region IV VicePresident Steve Miller and all the Missouri members to theJanuary, 2011 General Membership Meeting.

ROLL CALL

District #1 5 District #4 3District #2 7 District #5 3District #3 2 District #6 0

Ladies Auxiliary President: Mona BledsoeAssociates Chairman: vacantStaff: Debbie Dickens - present

MINUTES APPROVAL

A motion was made by Jeff Lance and seconded byNelson Wilson to approve the minutes of the August 7,2010 Membership Meeting as printed. The motion carried.

NATIONAL REPORT - Steve Miller, National

LICA Region IV Vice President

Steve reported that the LICA Contractor magazine was stillgrowing. National LICA is looking for articles, so ifmembers have an interesting job or story idea, pleasecontact Jerry Biuso, Steve Miller, and/or Debbie with adescription of the project and pictures. Steve reviewed thelist of member benefits available through National LICA,including the “Beyond Perks” card, Safety Manual,National Equipment Registry and Petrocon. He alsoinformed the membership that Steve King, IowaCongressman and former LICA member, will be thekeynote speaker at the National LICA Winter Conventionin Las Vegas. The National LICA Summer Meeting will beheld in Rochester, MN and the Iowa Field Day isscheduled for July 27 & 28, 2011. Members areencouraged to attend all of these meetings.

Missouri LICA Membership MeetingJanuary 8, 2011 s St. Joseph, Mo

Draft

January 8, 2011 Membership Meeting Minutes >p8

Winter, 2011 Page 7

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PRESIDENT REPORT

President Jim Bledsoe reported that since the 2010Summer Meeting, he had attended the Kansas CityBuilders Show in September with Jerry Biuso. Althoughthe show was not well attended, Jim believed we madesome good contacts. In November, Missouri LICAparticipated in a Joint Illinois/Missouri LICA MembershipMeeting in Palmyra, MO. We had lots of attendees andmade some good contacts. This spring, Missouri LICA willbe hosting five 2-day OSHA training sessions inMontgomery City, Warsaw, Savannah, Jefferson City, andWarrensburg. This training will be free for LICA contractormembers and up to four of their employees to attend. Alsoin February, Missouri LICA will be co-hosting a DrainageWorkshop in Chillicothe, MO. The other sponsors of thisworkshop are the University of Missouri Extension -Greenley Research Center, Missouri Department ofNatural Resources, and the Natural ResourcesConservation Service. The Workshop will be funded by agrant, so the registration will be very inexpensive.

TREASURER/SECRETARY REPORT

Chris Brauer reviewed the financial statements, the 2010-2011 budget, District accounts, the Auxiliary account, andmembership counts for the first three months of fiscal

2011. A motion was made by Greg Muenks and secondedby Melvin Beckemeyer to accept the Treasurer/Secretary’sreport. The motion carried.

EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR REPORT

The Executive Director reviewed District officers andmeeting dates with those present. (See New Businessbelow.) The Missouri LICA Necrology report was alsoreviewed so it could be submitted to National LICA, alongwith a list of our delegates.

COMMITTEE REPORTS

Budget/By-Laws

Chris Brauer reported that the Committee had reviewedthe current budget and begun work on next year’s budget.

Convention/Education

Ken Balkenbusch, Chairman, reported that the Committeehad decided to hold the 2011 Summer Meeting in Warsawon either July 30 or August 6. Details will be presented tothe Board in March. Discussion was held about movingthe dates of the Winter Convention to later in the month ofJanuary for 2012. The Committee asked the Executive

January 8, 2011 Membership Meeting Minutes (from page 7)

January 8, 2011 Membership Meeting Minutes >p9

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January 8, 2011 Membership Meeting Minutes (from page 8)

COMMITTEE MEETINGS (Continued)

Director to get bids for the 2012 Winter Convention fromthe Country Club Hotel, Tan-Tar-A, and the Holiday InnSelect. These bids will be reviewed by the Committee atthe March Committee/Board meetings.

Field Day/Drainage

Jim Bledsoe, Chairman, reported that Dr. Kelly Nelson’sgrant will be funding the 2011 Drainage Workshop. Thereis still no report of a field day to help Dr. Allen Thompson.

Governmental Relations

Jeff Lance, Chairman, reported that he has attended allbut two of the DNR Soil and Water Commission meetings.With the new DNR Soil and Water Director and theGovernor’s appointment of two new Commissionmembers, the focus of the Commission is shifting. Theyare concentrating on improving the relationship theCommission has with employees. A Task Force is beingassembled to provide guidance to the Commission andstaff on a variety of issues. Jeff will serve as LICA’srepresentative on that Task Force and provide reports tothe membership.

Ladies Auxiliary

Mona Bledsoe reported that nine women attended the teaetiquette presentation, Gothic House tour, and Ladies

Auxiliary meeting. Rhonda Schnitker will serve asSecretary/Treasurer for the Auxiliary.

After discussing the time and effort involved in providingentertainment for the Winter Convention, the LadiesAuxliary has decided to let the Convention hotel providedecorations and possibly use local talent for entertainers;i.e., theater groups, local college drama groups, etc.

The 2010 recipient of the LICA Scholarship through LinnState Technical College did not respond to repeatedinvitations to attend this Convention. As a result, theLadies Auxiliary has voted to change the guidelines for thescholarship. In the future, half the scholarship ($500) willbe distributed during the first semester and, after therecipient has attended the Winter Convention, the secondhalf of the scholarship ($500) will be distributed during thesecond semester. If the recipient does not attend theWinter Convention, the second half of the scholarship willnot be distributed, unless lack of attendance was due toweather or health issues. The LICA members inattendance agreed, by consensus, to distribute some ofthe auction proceeds to the LICA Scholarship Program.The exact amount will be determined at the March BoardMeeting.

January 8, 2011 Membership Meeting Minutes >p10

Winter, 2011 Page 9

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January 8, 2011 Membership Meeting Minutes (from page 9)

COMMITTEE MEETINGS (Continued)

Legislative Committee

Gerald Bauer, Chair, reported that the Committeereviewed the list of pre-filed bills for the Missouri 96thGeneral Assembly. For the past 1 ½ years, Missouri LICAhas served on a Task Force for the Public ServiceCommission (PSC) to address the enforcementcomponent of the Underground Damage Prevention Act.Since the State Attorney General’s office has taken stepsto begin enforcing the Underground Damage PreventionAct, it appears that the PSC has decided not to file anyproposals. The Legislative Committee will continue tomonitor legislative issues and present them at the MarchBoard meeting. If any member learns of an issue theCommittee needs to address, please contact Gerald orDebbie.

Membership Committee

Chris Brauer reported that the NRCS and Missouri OneCall will be holding contractor meetings this spring. If LICAmembers attend these meetings, they are encouraged toask for a few minutes to present the benefits of being aMissouri LICA member. The Committee will also beassembling information packets for prospective membersand will distribute them at the March Board meeting. JimBledsoe reported that Murphy Tractor is opening a newfacility in Kansas City and he believes we might be ableto host a Kansas/Missouri LICA Joint MembershipMeeting. He will work with Jerry Biuso and Murphy Tractor,to see if this is a possibility.

A motion was made by Melvin Beckemeyer and seconded byGreg Muenks to accept the Committee Reports. The motioncarried.

OLD BUSINESS

A. 2010 Membership Drives - See the President’s Report

B. April 2011 Bobcat Rodeo - Due to the OSHA Training Sessions and the Drainage Workshop, it was decided to postpone the 2011 Bobcat Rodeo until 2012.

C. 2011 OSHA 10-Hour Training - Times, locations, and dates for the OSHA training sessions were reviewed. Members were encouraged to attend and send their employees.

D. Illinois LICA & Missouri LICA Membership Drive - See the President’s Report

NEW BUSINESS

A. 2011 Spring Board Meeting Date - Bobcat of St. Louis-Columbia agreed to provide their facility for the March Board Meeting. The date was set for Saturday, March 12, 2011.

B. 2011 Summer Meeting - See the Convention/ Education Committee Report

C. 2011 Fall Board Meeting Date - Tabled until 2011 Summer Meeting

D. 2011 District Meeting Dates/Reports -

District #1 - • Feb 24 & 25 - OSHA Training - Savannah• March 4 or 11 - Membership Meeting• December 4 or 10 - Membership Meeting

District #2 - • Feb. 10 & 11 - OSHA Training - Montgomery City• April 7 - Membership Meeting in Moberly or Paris• Will meet the first Thursday of each quarter; District

Membership meetings during the 1st and 3rd quarters will take place during the Winter Convention and Summer Meetings

• Phil Wilson will serve as District Vice President; the Board Representatives (Mont Gilbert and Jake Gingerich) will remain the same; a new Secretary/Treasurer will be elected at the next District Membership Meeting.

District #3 -• Jan. 20 - Membership Meeting - Dean Machinery,

Sedalia• March 3 & 4 - OSHA Training - Warrensburg• Membership will determine future meeting dates

and new officers at its January 20 meeting

District #4 -• Feb. 7 - Membership Meeting - Golden Corral,

Clinton• February 21 & 22 - OSHA Training - Warsaw• Membership meetings are held the first Monday of

the month from October through April

District #5 -• February 27 & 28 - OSHA Training - Jefferson City• April 5 - Membership Meeting - Jefferson City• Membership meetings will be held the first Tuesday

of the quarter, District Membership meetings during the 1st and 3rd quarters will take place during the Winter Convention and Summer Meetings

E. 2011 National LICA Delegates - Joe Gray, Nelson Wilson, and Greg Muenks will serve as delegates for Missouri LICA at the 2011 National LICA Winter Convention in Las Vegas. These delegates each signed a form giving their proxy to Jim Bledsoe, in case they can’t make it to ConExpo.

F. LICA Safety Insurance Program - The Executive Director reported on a meeting she had with Continental Western’s (CW) representatives, including Missouri’s CW Marketing Director Jim Skeel, to discuss the LICA Insurance Safety Program and the pilot program which started in Missouri on January 1, 2011.

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January 8, 2011 Membership Meeting Minutes >p11

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Winter, 2011 Page 11

January 8, 2011 Membership Meeting Minutes

(from page 10)

CW has committed to promoting the benefits of membership in Missouri LICA, along with the LICA Insurance Safety Program to its Missouri agents. The Executive Director will continue discussions with CW’s Bob Dowd and Jim Skeel, as well as Bruce Mosier with Prins Insurance to ensure that everything possible is being done to promote the program.

G. Common Ground Alliance - Larry LaFollette has agreed to serve as Missouri LICA’s representative to the Common Ground Alliance. Ozzie Wallace, Jeff Lance, Mont Gilbert, and Chris Brauer have agreed to serve as alternates.

H. 2011 Membership Directory - In order to save funds, a motion was made by Jeff Lance and seconded by Charlie Boyer to not produce a 2011 Membership Directory. The motion carried.

The meeting adjourned at 5:12pm.

Respectfully Submitted,Debbie DickensExecutive Director

With SympathyOn December 7, 2010, RaySchnitker, father of Missouri LICAmember Doug Schnitker, passedaway. Ray was a strong supporterof Missouri LICA and his influenceon the conservation of soil andwater in northwest Missouri will befelt for years to come. Please sendyour condolences to: Doug &

Rhonda Schnitker; 23494 County Road 239; Union Star,MO 64494-8433.

National LICA Chairman of the Board Bruce Barnhart’sfather, Jim Barnhart, passed away on December 24,2010. If you would like to send condolences to Bruce, hismother Rhoda, and/or the family, you can send them to:Box 36, 412 E. Main; West Branch, IA 52358.

On February 13, 2011, Steve and Mark Baker ofSpringfield Plastics, Inc. lost their mother. If you wouldlike to send condolences to Mark, Steve and theirfamilies, you can send them to: 7300 West State Route104; Auburn, IL 62615-9259

Missouri LICA member Buddy Hostetter lost his uncle onFebruary 13, 2011. If you would like to sendcondolences, you can send them to: The Hostetters; c/oHostetter Construction Co., Inc.; P.O. Box 22, 310 E.Walnut; Waverly, MO 64096-0022.

Missouri LICAMissouri LICA

Summer MeetingSummer Meeting

and Family Outingand Family Outing

August 6, 2011August 6, 2011

10:00am - 4:00pm10:00am - 4:00pm

Jester’s Bowling AlleyJester’s Bowling Alley

& Arcade& Arcade

Warsaw, MOWarsaw, MO

Watch your mail Watch your mail

for details!for details!

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Missouri Land Improvement Contractors Association7016 East North Shore DriveHartsburg, MO 65039

Advanced Drainage Systems,Inc.

Advanced Geo PositioningSolutions, Inc.

Agri Drain CorporationAllied Oil & Supply, Inc.

Altorfer, Inc.A.S.P. Enterprises, Inc.

Bobcat of St. Louis - ColumbiaContinental Western Group

Dean Machinery Co.Fabick CATHeavyQuip

MFA Oil CompanyMike Keith Insurance, Inc.

Missouri Auto AuctionMissouri One Call System, Inc.Murphy Tractor & Equipment

Port Industries, Inc.Precision Intakes LTDPrins Insurance, Inc.

Prinsco, Inc.Purple Wave Auction

RoadBuilders MachineryRoland Machinery

RWF Bron

Scheib Drainage ProductsSpringfield Plastics, Inc.

SunSourceTri-State Construction

Equipment Co.Winter-Dent & Company

Thank You Winter Convention Sponsors!


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