NYGAS Stat Updates
(all day)
At Statistical Stuff

NYGAS members should be able to find their updated sheets are available in the statistics section.

MSPatch Day
08/10/2010 05:30:00 PM to 08/11/2010 11:00:00 PM
At Microsoft.com

Black Tuesday / Reboot Wednesday; Monthly Microsoft Patch Release Day.

Various systems may become unavailable as critical patches are applied over the evening.

MSPatch Day
08/10/2010 05:30:00 PM to 08/11/2010 11:00:00 PM
At Microsoft.com

Black Tuesday / Reboot Wednesday; Monthly Microsoft Patch Release Day.

Various systems may become unavailable as critical patches are applied over the evening.

811 RECOGNITION DAY
(all day)

Follow Dig Safely New York on the Today Show (NBC) and The Early Show (CBS) for 811 Recognition Day.
August 11th, serves as a natural reminder for anyone to call 811 before they dig.
Whether it's a large excavation or a small home project always remember to call 811 before you dig!

Central New York DPC Meeting
08/11/2010 09:30:00 AM to 11:30:00 AM
At LT 5 WWII Tugboat Oswego Harbor

This is an open meeting of this area's Damage Prevention Council. All are encouraged to attend… Get involved, Get results.
This will be our annual meeting aboard the LT5 in Oswego Harbor.
Lunch at Canale's restaurant following meeting.

For further information contact:
Jim Flint, Central New York Field Representative at (315) 506-9822
email: jimmer@digsafelynewyork.com

UCC DPC MOVED TO AUGUST 19 FOR LOCATOR PICNIC
08/12/2010 12:00:00 PM to 02:00:00 PM
At MOVED TO AUG 19, Ellison Park

This meeting is being moved to August 19 and will be held at the Meadow Shelter, Ellison Park, Rochester. Included will be a Steak dinner. Advance tickets are required at $5 each.

Everyone is welcome to attend this open meeting of the UCC DPC and enjoy lunch. As always, representation from local utility operators, NYSDPS, engineering firms, emergency responders, stakeout personnel and contracting companies will be on hand to address questions/concerns.




For Further Information Contact:
Don Ross, Field Representative at (315) 553-2358
email: dross@digsafelynewyork.com

Webserver Maint
08/13/2010 04:30:00 PM to 07:30:00 PM
At Mac.DigSafelyNewYork.com

Static server maintenance that may or may not be noticed by anyone. Does not impact the IrthInternet product.

Western New York DPC Meeting
08/17/2010 09:00:00 AM to 11:00:00 AM
At NFG Service Center 5995 New Taylor Rd Orchard Park

This is an open meeting of this area's Damage Prevention Council. All are encouraged to attend… Get involved, Get results.

For Further Information Contact:

Richard Fiorella P.E., Western New York Field Representative at (716) 741-7962
email: rcfiorella@digsafelynewyork.com

Hudson Valley DPC Meeting -- CANCELED
08/17/2010 09:30:00 AM to 11:30:00 AM
At Please Join us for 8-11 in NYC

This meeting has been canceled due to vacations and summertime workload.

There are plans thru the CGA to participate in 8-1-1 day on August 11 in New York City.

For further information contact:
John Yehl, Hudson Valley Field Representative at (845) 255-4994
email: jyehl@digsafelynewyork.com

Mohawk Valley DPC Meeting
08/18/2010 10:30:00 AM to 12:30:00 PM
At NYS DOT Oneida East ( 2436 Chenango Rd - Utica)

This is an open meeting of this area's Damage Prevention Council. All are encouraged to attend… Get involved, Get results.
This meeting will be held at the NYS DOT Oneida East ( 2436 Chenango Rd - Utica)
Premier Utiliy Services ill be our lunh sponsor

For further information contact:
Jim Flint, Central New York Field Representative at (315) 506-9822
email: jimmer@digsafelynewyork.com

ASSE Central NY Chapter Monthly Meeting
(all day)
At TBD

The American Society of Safety Engineers Central NY Chapter

For more information please visit http://cny.asse.org/
Or contact Jim Flint at 315-506-9822.

Capital Region DPC Meeting
08/19/2010 09:30:00 AM to 11:30:00 AM
At Latham Fire Department

This is an open meeting of this area's Damage Prevention Council. All are encouraged to attend… Get involved, Get results.

Latham Fire Department, 266 Old Loudon Road, Latham, New York.

Please invite anyone whom you feel may benefit from attending this meeting. It is important for members to attend council meetings in order to remain in an active status for voting privileges.

Tentative Meeting Schedule
May 20th DOT project update
June 17th 2011 budget
July 15th Bosses Appreciation Golf – Airway Meadows, Ganesvoort
Aug19th Possible tour, Electric Power Pool, Guilderland
Sept 16th TBA
Oct 21st Excavator Breakfast – Stadium Golf Course, Schenectady
Nov 18th demo
Dec 16th Holiday Luncheon

Contact or further information:
Donna Shave, Eastern New York Field Representative (518) 895-2221
email: dshave@digsafelynewyork.com

UCC DPC SUMMER LOCATOR'S PICNIC and MEETING EVENT
08/19/2010 04:30:00 PM to 07:00:00 PM
At Meadow Shelter, Ellison Park, Rochester

We will have a catered steak dinner with cash bar. Cost is $5 per person to cover the door prizes. Tickets available in advance from council members.

Locating equipment vendors are welcome to attend and set up a display or demo.

Don Ross 315-553-2358

MSPatch Redux
08/21/2010 08:00:00 AM to 08:00:00 PM
At Microsoft.com

Gray Saturday; Monthly "Non-Critical" Microsoft Patch Installation Day.

Various systems may become unavailable as any non-critical patches, left over from Black Tuesday, are applied.

DSNY Board Meeting
08/24/2010 10:00:00 AM to 01:00:00 PM
At Dig Safely New York Operations Center

Meeting of the Board of Directors will be held in the conference room.

Free Excavator Breakfast
Plattsburgh, NY
08/25/2010 07:30:00 AM to 10:00:00 AM
At American Legion Post #20. 162 Quarry Rd., Plattsburgh, NY

Damage Prevention Council Event, Hosted by the Northeast NY DPC in Plattsburgh
The Northeast New York Damage Prevention Council, in partnership with New York State Electric and Gas & North Country Gas Pipeline, will be hosting a free Excavator Breakfast in Plattsburgh, New York. The breakfast will feature presentations regarding underground utility damage prevention, One-Call Center operations and Gas Safety. Industry professionals will be available to answer questions and furnish you with information for safe and efficient excavations. Please plan to join us for this informative event.


Event Information
Location: American Legion Post #20, 162 Quarry Rd., Plattsburgh
Event Agenda

7:30 am - Registration & Breakfast

8:15 am - NYS Code Rule 753 Presentation Donna Shave, Dig Safely New York

9:00 am – NYSEG perspectives on damage prevention Lenny Perfetti, NYSEG

9:30 am - NYS Department of Public Service TBD

9:45 am – North Country Gas Pipeline perspectives on damage prevention Joseph Tenney

10:00 am - Door Prize Raffle and Closing

Any questions please contact Donna Shave at 518-895-2221 or dshave@digsafelynewyork.com


Visit our Registration Form to sign up!

Northeast DPC meet with excavator breakfast
08/25/2010 07:30:00 AM to 10:00:00 AM
At Rotates Counties Each Month

This is an open meeting of this area's Damage Prevention Council. All are encouraged to attend. Get involved, Get results.
The following are the dates for 2010 and the counties that they will be held:


DATE COUNTY LOCATION TOPIC


Jan 27 ESSEX Co. Baxter Mt., Elizabethtown DSNY Business Plan

Feb 24 FRANKLIN Co.. TBA

Mar 25 ST. LAWRENCE Co. Grand View, Ogdensburg Excavator Safety Seminar
(Thursday)

April 28 CLINTON Co. Plattsburgh

May 26 ESSEX Co. Baxter Mt. DOT & Municipal Project Updates

June 23 FRANKLIN Co. TBA Budget 2011

July 28 ST. LAWRENCE Co. Massena Country Club Bosses Appreciation Outing

Aug 25 CLINTON Co. Plattsburgh, American Legion In conjunction with Excavator Breakfast

Sept. 22 ESSEX Co. TBA Invite Clinton & Essex Co hwy Supers

Oct. 27 FRANKLIN Co. Malone Country Club In conjunction with Excavator Breakfast

Nov 17 ST. LAWRENCE Co. TBA
(week early because of holiday)

Dec. 15 CLINTON Co. TBA
(week early because of holiday)

For further information contact:
Donna Shave, Captital Region & Northeastern NY Field Rep at (518) 895-2221
email: dshave@digsafelynewyork.com

Southern Tier DPC Meeting
08/25/2010 10:00:00 AM to 12:00:00 PM
At NYSEG Ithaca

Golf cancelled, regular meeting this month.
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Meetings start at 10:00 am and generally rotate monthly between three NYSEG facilities.

The Locations are:
Binghamton - NYSEG Bldg.-Old Vestal Rd.-Binghamton
Ithaca - NYSEG Bldg.- NYS Route 13-Ithaca (Bldg. to the North, second floor)
Horseheads - NYSEG Bldg.-One Electric Pkwy.- Horseheads



For Further Information Contact:
Don Ross, Southern Tier Field Representative at (315) 553-2358
email: dross@digsafelynewyork.com