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

CONTENTS
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GET TO KNOW YOUR LEGISLATOR
Representative Keith Perry Q&A
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FLORIDA’S MAY EMPLOYMENT
FIGURES
12 NUCA OF FLORIDA
13 Annual Conference
15 Legislative Days 2017
18 The Rules of Engagement
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22 NUCA OF CENTRAL FLOIRDA
23 2017 Jay Mitchell Ellington

Scholarship Recipents
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26 NUCA OF NORTH FLORIDA
27 New Member Spotlight
29 NUCA OF NORTHWEST FLORIDA
30 NUCA OF SOUTHWEST FLORIDA
33 SUCA
34 2017 SUCA Showcase
35 2017 SUCA Scholarship Winner
37 UCA
38 UCA Scholarship Awards Night
39 Washington Summit 2017
NUCA of Florida is a non-profit trade
association representing over 450
underground utility contractors,
material and equipment suppliers, and
manufacturers throughout the state
of Florida. NUCA of Florida members
are involved in water, sewer, gas, and
telephone installations accomplished
through open excavation or trenchless
technology.
Visit www.NucaOfFlorida.org to learn more.
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