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MEETING DATESThe districts of NCPSMA meet twice yearly .District 1January, July V . Pres . Brad Bass Phone: 252 .482 .4158 District 2 January, JulyPres . Kevin SandlinPhone: 910 .592 .8688District 3February, AugustPres . Mark LetchworthPhone: 252 .399 .7822District 4February, OctoberPres . Donna FieldsPhone: 910 .678 .2539District 5March, SeptemberPres . David BurgePhone: 336 .593 .8146District 6April, OctoberPres . Chris Adkins Phone: 980 .343 .4526District 7May, NovemberPres . Jeff AdamsPhone: 336 .679 .3138District 8March, NovemberPres . David EarleyPhone: 828 .456 .2402 Meeting Dates & LocationsShould be sent to The Maintenance Beacontwo months in advance for publication . DeadlinesPublication deadline forarticles and advertisements is first day of the month prior to month of publication .

CONTENTSGus ...............................................3Mama’s Hands ..............................4May Word Search .........................5May Recipe ...................................6District 6 GT Info ...........................7Western Convention Info ..............8Western ConventionRegistration Form .........................9District 4 Scholarship Info ...........10

MEETINGS & EVENTS

Cabarrus County Schools (CCS) hosted the NCPS-MA District Six meeting held on April 12, at the Cabarrus County Schools Education Center . The meeting was well at-tended . District President Chris Adkins welcomed everyone to the event and

William VanWieren of CCS gave the invocation .

State President Ken Goforth addressed the

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DISTRICT EIGHT MEETS IN WAYNESVILLE

District Eight met March 31 at Bocelli’s Italian Eat-ery in Waynesville . Dis-trict President David Ear-ley welcomed everyone to the event . I told David he missed his calling; he should have been a co-median . He is hilarious .

He said he’d just stick to twisting wires (he’s an

OK, I bet you already know what the problem is if you’ve experienced this before . Anyway, I will tell the story from my first time experience, step by step . 1 . Checked the STOP button in the classroom .

It was OK .2 . Checked to make sure the shutoff solenoid was

getting power -it was .3 . Checked solenoid valve to make sure it was op-

erating OK -it was OK .

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DISTRICT 7 MEETINGMay 19, 2016 at 6:00 pm,

Ardnt Middle School, 3350 34th Street Drive NE, Hickory, NC 28601

For more information contact Jeff Adams 336 .679 .3138

Eastern Convention Info44th Annual Eastern Convention Workshop

September 21-23, 2016DoubleTree by Hilton, Atlantic Beach, NC

For more information contact Roxie Mack at 336 .366 .4939 or roxiermack@gmail .com

NO GAS IN THE SCIENCE ROOM

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Attendees

Attendees

Olivia Earley

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Western Convention Info8th Annual Western Convention Workshop

June 1-2, 2016Ridgecrest, Black Mountain, NC

For more information contact Roxie Mack at 336 .366 .4939 or roxiermack@gmail .com

Make plans now to attend the Eighth Annual Western Convention/Workshop! There are many credit hour classes available, including Locksmith Renewal, Elec-trical, Pesticide, Asbestos and Wastewater . A Tenta-tive Agenda and Registration Form are available on-line www .ncpsma .org for easy download and are also available in this issue of the Maintenance Beacon .

Please let me know if you have any questions . You can reach me at 336 .366 .4939 or roxiermack@gmail .com (please note the “r” between Roxie and Mack . Hope to see you there!

Roxie

DON’T DELAY

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electrician) .

Wayne Frady of Hay-wood County Schools (HCS) gave the invo-cation and everyone

enjoyed a delicious Italian Buffet . Following the meal District President Earley introduced the guest speaker for the event, Mark Sheppard, HCS Sup-port Services Director . President Earley noted Mr . Sheppard has been with HCS for 24 years . He be-gan as the shop technology teacher and then be-came the assistant principal at Pisgah High School where he served for six years before becoming the HCS Support Services Director . Mr . Sheppard spoke about his different experiences in public school education and how he’s always counted on the maintenance staff . He’s known some of them for many years . He spoke about the challenges of “doing more with less money” and commended the HCS Maintenance Department for the great work they do . He noted that HCS has many “older” school buildings, but they are in great shape . Mr . Sheppard encouraged members to take pride in their craft .

District President Earley called the business meet-ing to order . The minutes of the previous meeting and the financial statement were provided. Presi-dent Earley asked if there were any changes, cor-rections or additions needed . The reports were approved as presented . It was noted that the fall district meeting will be hosted by Haywood County schools . Fund raising ideas were discussed .

Past State President Kristie Keener introduced the vendors present. Kristie and the district officers

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NO GAS IN THE SCIENCE ROOM

Greg Woodard

Attendees

David Earley

Mark Sheppard

Drew Earley, Brandon McGaha and Kristie Keener

Now I’m scratching my head . Let’s look at the whole supply line, connec-tions, unions and valves in order; a mental check list if you will . We have:1 . Gas line before solenoid .2 . Emergency shut off solenoid .3 . In the classroom, a locked shutoff valve .4 . Union in the classroom, right after the locked valve . Okay, let’s take the union apart and see if we have gas there . “We do .” Thinking back, maintenance has not done any work on the system past the union. The next step is to take the flex off the individual supply line under-neath the science room counter to see if we have gas there . Low and be-hold, what do we find? Water? Where did this water come from? A student got bored in class and decided introducing water into a closed off gas line would be a great idea . Needless to say, gas pressure is only about a quarter of a pound per square inch on the user end of the line . If you do the math a column of water 28 inches high equals about one psi . So our system past the locked valve had been intentionally water logged . With no end of line drain on the system we used pressurized air to blow the water out of the lines . One of our summer projects will be to put a ball valve and a plug in the low point of this system should this ever happen again . Kevin SandlinMaintenance Supervisor, Clinton City Schools

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group briefly. He en-couraged members to read the Maintenance Beacon . President Goforth spoke about the upcoming 8th An-nual NCPSMA West-ern Convention and

invited members to attend . He noted the registra-tion fee and hotel prices are very reasonable and there are many great workshops available includ-ing several credit hour workshops . He also encour-aged members to participate in the upcoming 26th Annual District Six Golf Tournament .

A delicious meal, provided by CCS, was served . Following the meal District President Adkins pre-sided over the business session . District Secre-

tary/Treasurer Keith Trawick gave the financial report. The vendors in-troduced themselves and distributed door prizes . Thank you vendors for your continued support! President Goforth played a game with partici-pants and also awarded prizes .

Rosalind Laney, granddaughter of Tommy Laney of Union County Schools, was not present for the meeting this time as she was on a school field trip . She’s been at almost all the District Six meetings since she was a baby . We missed her .

Thank you to all who participated and thank you to Cabarrus County School Maintenance for hosting the event .

Roxie

Our visit to Riv-erwood Thera-peutic Riding last month has payed off . Gus is riding horses every Tuesday afternoon . I nev-er dreamed we would get him in the program so quick . There is a waiting list for most of the classes at Riverwood . Fortunate for us, they have a small class on Tuesday afternoon that was not full . Gus rides with two adult men in the class and he loves it . He always looks forward to Tuesday now . The “rootin, tootin, horse ridin cow-boy” is back in the saddle again .

In April, Gus’ unofficial “big brother” turned sixteen. Brandon is the young man in high school that Gus claims as his brother now . For his birthday, Gus wanted to get Brandon a birthday cake and a card . Gus picked out a red and blue cake and a card with a red car on it . Gus loved to go see Brandon play basket-ball this year and now he is playing tennis . We delivered Bran-don’s cake and card during one of his tennis matches . I learned the hard way tennis is not exactly a good sport for Gus to be a spectator . It was way too calm and quiet for Gus . It was all I could do to keep Gus out-side the fence and off the tennis courts . Brandon won his match and Gus got to visit with him a little before his doubles match . I’m hoping this summer Gus and Brandon can visit the tennis courts again and see how Gus does at playing tennis instead of just watching . I can already picture Gus throwing tennis balls over the fence just to see how far they will go .

The Special Olympics were also in April . This is al-ways a special day for our whole family . This year, it was extra special, for two reasons . It was hosted by the local high school so Gus knew tons of people .

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awarded the door prizes . David Earley’s son Drew helped with the door prize drawing . His little daughter Olivia wanted to help as well . Both his children are beautiful . Many thanks to our vendors for their generous and continued support! Also, many thanks to HCS for hosting the event .

Roxie

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continued from page 3GUSBrandon was his Buddy . Every ath-lete at the Olym-pics is assigned a Buddy for the day . The high school students are the Buddies and are required to stay with their athlete all day and make sure they get to the right events at the right time . This was the first year Buddies were assigned ahead of time . We had heard several of Gus’ friends, including Salem, had requested to be his Buddy . Not sure how Brandon pulled it off but he was assigned to Gus and he did a great job all day .

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I wrote this for mama and I was going to get it printed and framed for her for Mother’s Day this year but she passed on in March . She’s in Heaven now with our Lord and Savior and reunited with daddy . We are very happy for her, but we miss her funny sayings and her sweet smile .

Mama, when you look at your hands you see,Something very different from me.

You see age spots, wrinkles and thinning skin,But I see the beauty within.

I see hands that numerous gardens tended,Hands that various clothes have mended.

I see hands that held your Bible you daily read,Hands that shaped homemade bread.

I see hands that loads and loads of tobacco tied,Hands that comforted us when we cried.

I see hands countless meals prepared,Hands that showed how much you cared.

I see hands that many a sock darned,Hands that graded loads of tobacco in the barn.

I see hands that washed many a dish,Hands that have no time for anything foolish.

I see hands that strung many a bean,Hands that made sure our faces were clean.

I see hands that fed many a kitten,Hands that many encouraging words have written.

I see hands that hauled in wood,Hands that made meals extra good.

I see hands that stoked the fire,Hands that held a hymnal as you sang in the choir.

I see hands that mopped the floor,Hands that welcomed visitors as you opened the kitchen door.

I see hands that gave “love thumps” to daddy’s head,Hand that always made your bed.

I see hands that purchased the famous ‘mega roll’ of Christmas wrap,Hands that placed children in your lap.

I see hands that made pies so divine,Hands that hung clothes on the line.

I see hands that many a vegetable peeled,Hands that hoed tobacco in the field.

I see hands that sewed tablecloths for extra cash,Hands that carried out the trash.

I see hands that skillfully made a flaky crust for a pie,Hands that picked blackberries in July.

I see hands holding daddy’s hand as you sat by his hospital bed,Hands that gently stroked his sweet head.

I know your hands have done so much more,Your loving hands that I adore!

Roxie

MAMA’S HANDS

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Di�users, Grilles, VAV BoxesLouvers and DampersClassroom Unit Ventilators

AIR HANDLING EQUIPMENTCustom and Std AHUsFan and Blower Coils

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BOILERSCondensing and Non-Condensing

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year we’ve been to an indoor Special Olympics . The weather was rainy so everything was set up in the two gyms and the shop class . Gus participated in his three usual events; softball throw, long jump and the 50 meter run . The run ended up being Gus’ most challenging event . The run was along one side of the basketball court so it was very short this year . About halfway through his run, Gus spotted the Chick-fil-a cow and took an immedi-ate left turn . He didn’t finish his race but he got a picture with the cow and he got his ribbon anyway . Gus’ main objective at the Special Olympics is obviously not about winning; it’s all about having fun .

Brandon and Gus disappeared for a few minutes while I picked up their lunch . When they returned,

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MEMBERSHIP APPLICATIONPlease mail this form with your dues payment ($20) to: NCPSMA, 630 Adams Ridge Road, State Road, NC 28676-9536

Name _____________________________________________________________________

Address ___________________________________________________________________

City _______________________________________ State _____ Zip Code ____________

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If you would like a reminder sent to your e-mail each month when the latest edition of the Maintenance Beacon is available online, please check below .

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Executive Director: Roxie Mack Phone: 336 .366 .4939Fax: 336 .366 .4938E-Mail: roxiermack@gmail .comWebsite: www .ncpsma .org

News Coordinators: Chris Adkins, District 6; Ron Mack, District 7; Karen Sluder, District 8; Patrick Fiel, PVF Security Consulting

The Maintenance Beacon is the monthly publication of the North Carolina Public School Maintenance Association . Advertising, editorial material, memberships and subscriptions are handled through the office of the Executive Director, 630 Adams Ridge Road, State Road, NC 28676-9536 .

NCPSMA does not guarantee, warranty or defend the use of any products or services of those who sponsor, advertise or contribute articles in The Maintenance Beacon .

Officers of the Association PresidentVice PresidentSecretaryLiasion Officer

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Mama’s church fixed a meal for us before her fu-neral . There was so much good food to enjoy . One of my favorite desserts was a banana pudding . I asked my cousin if she knew who made it so I could get the recipe . She told me it was a Paula Deen recipe . I looked it up online and found the recipe . It is very good . I hope you will give it a try!

No Yo’ Mama’s Banana Pudding

Ingredients2 bags Pepperidge Farm Chessmen cookies6 to 8 bananas, sliced2 cups milk1 (5 .1-ounce) box instant French vanilla pudding1 (8-ounce) package cream cheese, softened1 (14-ounce) can sweetened condensed milk1 (12-ounce) container frozen whipped topping thawed, or equal amount sweetened whipped cream

DirectionsLine the bottom of a 13 by 9 by 2-inch dish with 1 bag of cookies and layer bananas on top . In a bowl, combine the milk and pudding mix and blend well using a handheld electric mixer (I used a whisk and beat by hand) . Using another bowl, combine the cream cheese and condensed milk together and mix until smooth . Fold the whipped topping into the cream cheese mixture . Add the cream cheese mix-ture to the pudding mixture and stir until well blend-ed . Pour the mixture over the cookies and bananas and cover with the remaining cookies . Refrigerate until ready to serve .

Roxie

MAY RECIPE

Gus was talking about a vacuum . Turns out, after a visit to the bath-room Gus found the jani-tor’s closet and spotted a vacuum . I’m not sure why but Gus has a thing for vacuums right now . He loves to vacuum and he asks everyone he sees “what color is your vacuum” and “is it loud?” Once Gus was finished with his lunch and all his events, we went to see the vacuum . Brandon disappeared for just a sec-ond and when he returned, he told Gus to follow him with the vacuum . Turns out Brandon, had went to the office and asked if Gus could vacuum some-

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26TH ANNUAL DISTRICT VICAPTAIN’S CHOICE GOLF TOURNAMENT

Saturday, May 7, 2016Buffet Lunch at 12:00 pmShotgun Start at 1:30 pm

Warrior Golf Club1300 Lake Wright Road, China Grove, NC 28023

Entry fee is $55 per person (includes lunch)Cash Prizes

1st place team-$300 2nd place team-$2003rd place team-$100Longest drive-$25Closest to pin-$25

Please join us for a day of fun on a great rural course. Everyone is welcome! Make up a team of four with your co-workers, family or friends...or we will gladly pair individuals with teammates. As

always, we greatly appreciate the support of our sponsors. If you would like to sponsor a hole for $100, a sign with your business or

organization name will be displayed on the course during the Tournament.

Please see the entry form below or on www.ncpsma.org for a print-able form. Entries must be submitted by April 28, 2016.

Please contact Ken Goforth with any questions: goforthkl@rss.k12.nc.us or 704-223-0157

We are looking forward to another successful tournament, and hope to see you there!

26TH ANNUAL DISTRICT VIGOLF TOURNAMENT REGISTRATION FORM

Registration Form

26th ANNUAL DISTRICT VI CAPTAIN’S CHOICE GOLF TOURNAMENT

Open to the Public, All are Welcome!

May 7, 2016

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Sponsorship Opportunity $100 per hole

Entrance Fee: $55 per player – includes lunch

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1st place team-$300 2nd place team-$200 3rd place team-$100 Longest drive-$25 Closest to pin-$25

Buffet Lunch at 12:00 pm Shotgun Start at 1:30 pm

REGISTRATION Name Address School Unit Return to:

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Registration due by April 28, 2016

Make checks payable to: NCPSMA District VI

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8MAY 2016 • THE MAINTENANCE BEACON IMPORTANT INFORMATION CONCERNING 8TH ANNUAL NCPSMA WESTERN CONVENTION WORKSHOPPLEASE READ

Please make sure you read the items below . If you have any questions, please call Roxie Mack at 336 .366 .4939 or e-mail roxiermack@gmail .com . Please make plans to attend!

ON/OFF CAMPUSThere is a place on the registration form to check whether you will be staying overnight at Ridgecrest . We must know if you will be staying on campus at Ridgecrest or if you will be a daily commuter . This information is required by Ridgecrest . Please make sure you check the appropriate box .

MEALYou must purchase the meal ticket ($23 .00) if you plan to have meals on campus at Ridgecrest . The tickets are to be purchased in advance through Roxie and the meal tickets will be with your nametags when you check in at the registration desk . Please do not purchase meal tickets from the Ridgecrest staff, only though Roxie, or NCPSMA could be charged double . The meal ticket includes dinner on Wednesday and breakfast and dinner on Thursday . A luncheon will be provided on Wednesday and Thursday by NCPSMA . If you will be arriving on Tuesday night, you will have to eat Wednesday breakfast off campus . You will need to purchase a meal ticket for your guest/spouse as well if they plan to eat on campus .

HOTEL RESERVATIONSRidgecrest has a beautiful, restful, relaxing campus . I’m sure you’ll find it to be a welcome oasis. Ridgecrest hotel room reservations are to be made on an individual basis . Hotel room charges are not included in the registration cost . When you make your reservations for a hotel room at Ridgecrest, please tell them that you are a participant of the NCPSMA Convention/Workshop . The rooms that are blocked for our event are nice “hotel quality” rooms . Phones and wireless internet are provided in the hotel rooms . The room block for our event ends May 5, 2016 . If you plan to stay at Ridgecrest please try to make your reservations prior to that date . The room rates will be be-tween $90 and $110 (no tax) depending on the room and occupancy number of each room . Reservation request will need to include group name and city along with the name, address, phone number and e-mail address if available for each attendee . Reservations are to be made by call-ing directly into the Ridgecrest reservations department (800 .588 .7222 . All reservations are required to be guaran-teed by a credit card number. In the event a confirmed res-ervation must be canceled, the cancellation notice must be received 60 days or more prior to the event to receive a full refund . Cancellations made 30-59 days before the event will forfeit one-half of the deposit . No refunds will be given for cancellation made less than 30 days prior to the event . Ridgecrest is not a “transient hotel .” Thus re-scheduling of cancelled rooms requires greater advanced notice . Please keep this in mind and help avoid cancella-tion penalties . Check in time is 3 pm and check out time is 11 am . You need to let Ridgecrest know if you will need a handicap accessible room when you make your reserva-tion .

RIDGECREST BEHAVIORAL STANDARDSRidgecrest is a Christian Conference Center . In keeping with our mission, the following standards help to assume the comfort of our guests .• Alcoholic beverages, illegal drugs, firearms, and fire-

works are not permitted anywhere on the grounds .• The use of tobacco and tobacco related products are

prohibited . • Immodest clothing, distasteful monograms, bare feet

in public areas, or any extreme styles of dress is pro-hibited .

• Pets are not permitted in any Ridgecrest facility . How-ever, service animals as defined by ADA regulations are permitted. ADA regulations define a service animal

8TH ANNUAL NCPSMA WESTERN CONVENTION WORKSHOP TENTATIVE AGENDA

Wednesday, 1

7:30-5:00 Registration8:00-10:00 Electrical (Johnson Springs 5 / 2nd Floor) 2 CEU’s –Must attend all classes Presented by Will Hill, State Electric Wastewater (Johnson Springs 3 / 2nd Floor) 2 CEU’s –Must attend all classes Presenter Bob DeWeese, Retired, NCDPI Plant Operation Pesticide Structural (Johnson Springs 4/2nd Floor) 2 CEU’s –Must attend all classes Presented by Patty Alder, Training Coordinator, NCSU Your Students are Ready to Support Your Team? Is All Your Gym Equipment and Seating Ready to Support Your Students? (Johnson Springs 2 B/2nd Floor) Presented by Mark Beaulieu, Hussey Seating Company

NC Locksmith Renewal (J S 1 D & H/1st Floor) 2 CEU’s –Must attend all classes for eight hours renewal credit Presented by ASSA/Abloy

Small Engine Repair (Johnson Springs 2 A/2nd Floor) Presenter TBA 8:00-9:00 Coffee Break for Exhibitors8:30-9:00 Exhibitor Display Selection (JS 1A/1st Floor)9:00-10:00 Exhibitor Display Setup (JS 1 A, B, C, E, F, G/1st Floor)10:00-11:00 Opening Session (Johnson Springs 2C/2nd Floor) Vendor Recognition

11:00 Visit with Exhibitors /Door Prizes

Noon Luncheon (Johnson Springs 2 A&B/2nd Floor)

1:00-2:30 Visit with Exhibitors/Door Prizes

Wednesday, 1 continued

2:30 Exhibitor Breakdown

2:30 - 4:30 Electrical (Johnson Springs 5/2nd Floor) 2 CEU’s –Must attend all classes Presented by Will Hill, State Electric Wastewater (Johnson Springs 3/2nd Floor) 2 CEU’s –Must attend all classes Presented by Bob DeWeese, Retired, NCDPI Plant Operation Pesticide Structural (Johnson Springs 4/2nd Floor) 2 CEU’s –Must attend all classes Presented by Patty Alder, Training Coordinator, NCSU Asbestos Refresher (Johnson Springs 2 B/2nd Floor) Presented by John Tucker, Consulting Engineer, NCDPI Plant Operation Section

Food Service Equipment Maintenance (Johnson Springs 2 A/2nd Floor) Presenter TBA

NC Locksmith Renewal (JS 1 D & H/1st Floor) 2 CEU’s –Must attend all classes for eight hours renewal credit

Presented by ASSA/Abloy

4:45 until Cornhole Tournament 5:30-6:30 Dinner-Meal Ticket Required (Cafeteria)

Thursday, 27:00-8:00 Breakfast-Meal Ticket Required (Cafeteria)

7:30-11:45 Registration

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IMPORTANT INFORMATION CONCERNING 8TH ANNUAL NCPSMA WESTERN CONVENTION WORKSHOP

as “any dog that is individually trained to do work or perform tasks for the benefit of an individual with a disability, including physical, sensory, psychiatric, intellectual, or other mental disability .” Per the US Department of Justice, “The crime deterrent effects of an animal’s presence and the provision of emotional support, well-being, comfort, or companionship do not constitute work or tasks for the purposes of this definition.” Such animals are not service animals and are therefore not permitted in any Ridgecrest facility .

• As a courtesy to all guests, please observe noise curfew from 11:30 pm to 6:30 am .• Ridgecrest is not responsible for lost or stolen possessions . Ridgecrest does not

assume responsibility for damage or loss of any material articles prior to, during or following events .

REGISTRATIONLEA’s sending one check for multiple registrations need not fill out individual registra-tion forms . A single sheet listing the individual names of those they wish to register along with the LEA name, address, phone and fax numbers, contact persons name and e-mail address will be sufficient. Also, please list if they will be staying on campus or will be a daily commuter . Please contact Roxie Mack at 336 .366 .4939 or roxiermack@gmail .com if you have any questions .

The NCPSMA Convention Planning Committee Members feel that you will enjoy the convention/workshop at Ridgecrest . Please remember that as a participant of the NCPSMA Convention/Workshop, your actions and speech reflect upon NCPSMA as a whole . We “need” only positive feedback to school systems to ensure we are able to continue to hold such events . If you experience any problems while at Ridgecrest, please see Roxie Mack or Ken Goforth concerning the matter . We will make every ef-fort to solve the problem . If you have any questions or comments, please contact Rox-ie Mack, NCPSMA Executive Director 336 .366 .4939 or e-mail roxiermack@gmail .com .

7:45:9:45 Electrical (Johnson Springs 5/2nd Floor) 2 CEU’s –Must attend all classes Presented by Will Hill, State Electric Wastewater Johnson Springs 3 / 2nd Floor) 2 CEU’s –Must attend all classes Presented by Bob DeWeese, Retired, NCDPI Plant Operation Pesticide Ornamental (Johnson Springs 4/2nd Floor) 2 CEU’s –Must attend all classes Presenter TBA

8:00:10:00 Painting Workshop (JS 1 A& E) Presenter TBA

General Safety Workshop (JS 1 C&G /1st Floor) Presenter Dennis Parnell, Retired Industrial Safety Commission NC Locksmith Renewal (JS 1 D & H /1st Floor) 2 CEU’s –Must attend all classes for eight hours renewal credit Presented by ASSA/Abloy

10:00 -12:00 Electrical (Johnson Springs 5 /2nd Floor) 2 CEU’s –Must attend all classes Presented by Will Hill, State Electric

Pesticide Ornamental (Johnson Springs 4 /2nd Floor) 2 CEU’s –Must attend all classes Presenter TBA

NC Locksmith Renewal (JS 1 D&H/1st Floor) 2 CEU’s –Must attend all classes for eight hours renewal credit Presented by ASSA/Abloy

HVAC (JS 1 C & G) Presenter TBA 12:30-1:30 Luncheon (Johnson Springs A /E & B/F 1st/Floor)

1:30-2:30 Closing Session (Johnson Springs C/G & D/H 1st/ Floor)

2:45-until Advisory Council Meeting (Johnson Springs C/G & D/H 1st/ Floor)

8TH ANNUAL NCPSMA WESTERN CONVENTION WORKSHOP

8TH ANNUAL NCPSMA WESTERN CONVENTION WORKSHOP REGISTRATIONJune 1 & 2, 2016

Please Print

Name __________________________________Address ________________________________City, State, Zip ___________________________Name of School System (LEA) ______________Office Phone #__________ Fax #____________E-Mail Address____________________________

Important Needed InformationWill you be staying overnight at Ridgecrest or will you be a daily commuter? Please check one. Staying at Ridgecrest _______ Daily Commuter________

Please Note the following:Meal tickets for Ridgecrest must be purchased with registration through Roxie Mack . Meal tickets must not be purchased from the Ridgecrest staff .

Preregistration deadline is May 15, 2016 - $50 be-fore May 15 and possibly $75 after . There will be no refunds after May 15 .

Please fill out the following as applicable.

Regular Member* Registration:Cash or Check ($50) ________________Credit/Debit Card ($52) ______________Meal Tickets:Cash or check ($23 .00) each _______________________Credit/Debit Card ($24 .00) each ____________________Membership Fee (if not current member:Cash or Check ($20) _____________Credit/Debit Card ($21) __________

Total amount enclosed $__________________________

Credit Cards:Please call Roxie Mack, 336 .366 .4939 with Credit Card information . Checks: Please make checks payable to NCPSMA and mail to NCPSMA, 630 Adams Ridge Road, State Road, NC 28676

Please read the very important information concern-ing the Eighth Annual NCPSMA Western Convention Workshop in this issue of the Maintenance Beacon .

*Regular or Regular/Retired members are those currently employed or are retired members in/of a NC Public School System . All others must register through Roxie Mack at 336 366 4939 or roxier-mack@gmail .com .

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10MAY 2016 • THE MAINTENANCE BEACON

NCPSMA District 4 Scholarship Application Requirements School Year 2016-17

Applicants must meet the following requirements:

1. NCPSMA District 4 current member and employee of the Maintenance Department of North Carolina Public Schools, or spouse of, or dependent child of

2. Financial Need

3. Acceptance by college, university or technical school

4. Completed application. If application is not complete and accurate it will not be considered.

On a separate sheet please list applicant’s extracurricular activities including, but not limited to academic, church, community, etc.

Briefly convey in 250 - 500 words your hopes, wishes and desires along with why you chose the college or university you plan to attend.

Application must be postmarked by May 28th, 2016 and mailed to:

Scholarship ChairDistrict IV NCPSMA Scholarship CommitteeC/O Sheila Bullock810 Gillespie StreetFayetteville, North Carolina 28306

This year, two scholarships will be awarded. One award will be based on financial need and the other will be based on academic merit.

DISTRICT FOUR SCHOLARSHIP ANNOUNCEMENT

DISTRICT FOUR SCHOLARSHIP APPLICATION

North Carolina Public School Maintenance Association

District 4Academic Year 2016-2017

A .Applicant

Applicant Name_____________Phone__________Address___________________________________________________________________________Date of Birth_____________Age_______________Social Security #____________________________Applicant Employer_________________________Approximate Salary_______$0 -- $20,000 ________$20,001-$30,000____$30,001-$40,000 _________$40,000 +Current Member of NCPSMA______Yes ______No

**Please provide a copy of current membership card.

B. If Applicable

Spouse_______________________________________Address (if different from applicant)_____________________________________________________________Employer_____________________________________]Work Phone Number____________________________Approximate Salary_______$0 -- $20,000 ________$20,001-$30,000____$30,001-$40,000 _________$40,000 +Current Member of NCPSMA______Yes ______No

**Please provide a copy of current membership card.

C. Names / Addresses of Parents

Father___________________________________Address__________________________________Phone____________________________________Employer_________________________________Current Member of NCPSMA______Yes ______No

Mother___________________________________Address__________________________________Phone____________________________________Employer_________________________________Current Member of NCPSMA______Yes ______No

**Please provide a copy of current membership card.

D. NCPSMA Member representing applicant if other than self or parents

Name_______________________________________Relation to Applicant____________________________Employer_____________________________________Current Member of NCPSMA______Yes ______No

**Please provide a copy of current membership card.

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where. Much to Gus’ delight, he finished the day vacuuming the conference room while we all took a break. When Gus finally finished, it was time to meet his teachers and return to school .

It turned out to be a great day for Gus with his big brother Brandon . Gus left with two red ribbons and a yellow ribbon . It didn’t matter what place he got in his events as long as he got a red ribbon . He re-turned to school showing off his ribbons and even wore them to church the next Sunday .

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