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Third Quarter 2012

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President’s Message

In This Issue...President’s Message . .1

Officers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3

NGWA News . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3

Elections . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5

Hard Market . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7

Expo . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9

“Keep New Jersey’s

most precious

natural resource safe;

New Jersey

Ground Water.”

Welcome members and guests of the New Jersey Ground Water Association. As the fall season approaches I would hope that we all had a prosperous summer season .

There has been a lot of behind the scenes activity with the NJGWA going on over the summer . Our Association, with the help of our Lobbyist Paul Bent, made our positions very clear to the newly formed HVAC Board . The HVAC Board did accept the fact that as licensed well drillers, we are allowed to work within the scope of our licenses to perform the required drilling operations required for ground

source heat pumps . There is still ongoing comments and discussion regarding

allowing only licensed well drillers to install the horizontal piping between the geo-loops and the heating unit . The NJDEP has been very supportive of our position regarding this matter, we will keep you all informed of the HVAC

Boards final decision on this matter .

Also this summer, Paul Bent, Art Becker and Carol Graff represented the NJGWA in a meet and greet meeting with Assistant Commissioner Siekerka of the NJDEP . This was a very productive meeting in addressing the concerns of our Association with the State .

I would like to congratulate our own Board member Denis Crayon on being asked to be a speaker at the National Convention in Las Vegas in December . Way to go Denis!

I would also like to remind all of our members that are willing to serve on our Board, or know someone who is willing to serve, to please contact Dermot Dillion . Dermot is heading up our nominating committee for the up coming year .

Let’s keep our most precious resource safe; New Jersey Ground Water .

Gary D. Poppe, President New Jersey Ground Water Association

2012 Groundwater Expo

We’re looking forward to the 2012 NGWA Groundwater Expo and Annual Meeting in Las Vegas, December 4-7 to “Discover — Connect — Grow!” It’s here at the industry’s leading annual event with its cutting-edge educational programming, an exhibit hall with the latest in equipment and technological innovations, a multitude of networking opportunities, and more that groundwater professionals from all industry segments and all geographic areas will gather .

Elections to be Held at November 20th Meeting

Details on page 5.

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OfficersPresident

Gary D. Poppe Kaye Well Drilling 732-928-1233

Vice President Joseph Neri Allstar Drilling & Probing 973-580-5432

Secretary George Berry Morris Industries 973-835-6600

Treasurer Carol Graff CSG 609-393-4442

Membership Doug Walker M&R Soil Investigations 609-677-6564

Board of DirectorsDermot Dillon Summit Drilling 800-242-6648John Murtha Pickwick Well Drilling 732-938-5300John Robbins Robbins Water Service 609-268-2040Dave Lyman Samuel Stothoff 908-782-2116Denis Crayon Summit Drilling 800-242-6648

Immediate Past President Ben Primost Pickwick Well Drilling 732-938-5300

Newsletter CommitteeChairman

George Strycker Yorgey Supply NJ 732-423-0521

Governmental Affairs Ben Primost Pickwick Well Drilling 732-938-5300

National Scene Art Becker SGS Environmental 609-294-1110

Advertisements George Berry Morris Industries, Inc. 973-835-6600

NGWA “National” News NGWA is already in high gear for preparations for the “2012 NGWA EXPO” in Las Vegas December 4-7. This is our industry’s premier event where you can spend time with your favorite vendors and industry friends . The EXPO will have a large number and variety of educational courses for business management, technical training, safety, geothermal, ground water management and quality . You can’t beat the value for the money at EXPO and Vegas is always a great time . Looking forward to seeing you there .

Significant progress continues to be made in the writing of the NGWA ANSI Well Standards. The document is nearing final draft and submission to the Board of Directors for final draft approval . The ANSI process is long and rigorous . Having a standard will bring both recognition and value to our industry .

The revisions to NJAC 7:9D are complete and the revised regs are now being reviewed by NJDEP legal staff . After their review and final blessing by NJDEP authorities they should be released for public comment . NJDEP

staff has really done a great job with this effort . It consumed a lot of time and took a lot of dedication to get the revisions completed .

Gordon Craig has been appointed to the State Well Drillers and Pump Installers Examining and Advisory Board . Gordon brings significant experience in the geotechnical and geothermal drilling fields to the Board . I congratulate Gordon on his appointment .

If there is anything I can do or anything the NJGWA needs my input on just contact me . I can be reached at 609-548-1983 and my e mail is art.becker@sgs.com . I will not know all the answers to all your issues but I will research those issues with NGWA staff and get the answers to you .

Get involved, its’ your Association, its’ your industry!!

Art Becker NGWA - Immediate Past President

609-548-1983 (cell) art.becker@sgs.com

The New Jersey Ground Water Association newsletter is published quarterly. Deadline for copy and advertising is February 15, April 15, August 15, and October 15, 2012.

Please contact George Strycker for article submission at 732-423-0521 or e-mail GStrycker@aol.com. For information on placing an advertisement,

please contact George Berry at 973-835-6600 or e-mail FLHR94BERRY@aol.com.

NEW JERSEY GROUND WATER ASSOCIATIONDates for 2012 Meetings

Quarterly Meetings Third Tuesday of March 3-20Third Tuesday of May 5-15Third Tuesday of September 9-18Third Tuesday of November 11-20

Directors Meetings Second Tuesday of February 2-14Second Tuesday of April 4-10Second Tuesday of August 8-14Second Tuesday of October 10-9

One Month Prior To Regular Meeting Dates:

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Elections to be Held at November 20th Meeting

It is that time of year again. Time to nominate candidates for this year’s upcoming Board of Directors and Officers elections . This year is our big year, as we have a number of spots available for those of you who are interested in getting involved in the association .

The Board and officers consist of drillers, both water well and environmental, manufacturers and scientists, all of whom work to help voice the views and opinions of the membership to the regulators and government agencies, regarding issues in our industry .

Is this you? Do you want to help make a change? If you do, please consider running for a Board or Officer position this year . The following positions are open this year . All you need to do to get on the ballot, is to be nominated .

Positions open for this year are:

President

Vice President

Treasurer

Secretary

and there are three Board positions

available each for a two year term

Please consider joining us.

Help us be the voice to protect our industry from those who are looking to overtake what we do .

If you would like to nominate a candidate for any of the above positions, please email me the candidates name and the position you would like to nominate them for at Dermot@summitdrilling.com . If you have questions, please feel free to call me at 800-242-6648 ext 310 .

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It has been over seven years since insurance buyers have dealt with rate increases, but like most things in life insurance rates are cyclical and we now find ourselves in the part of the cycle commonly referred to as a hard market . Below is some information about what a hard market is, and what you can do to weather the effects of this environment .

What is a hard market? Insurance carriers can only write a multiple of their capital/surplus base . As their capital grows prices drop, coverage and limits are plentiful, and underwriting standards loosen . As capital shrinks and claims are paid out faster than premiums come in - prices increase, coverage becomes scarce, and underwriting standards tighten . The best measure of this is the Combined Ratio, which shows the ratio of claims plus expenses to premiums . Combined ratios over 100 mean that across

the industry, the capital base of the insurance carriers is shrinking . The 2011 combined ratio for domestic carriers was 108% . Additionally, the 2011 workers comp loss ratio was 118% . So, for every $100 of premium collected, $118 is being paid out in workers comp claims and claims related expenses . Obviously this is a losing formula so carriers need to react by increasing rates, and tightening underwriting guidelines . This is referred to as a hard market .

So, now that we know what it is what can we do about it? Minimizing claims is always in a business owner’s best interest . After all, you want to spend your time making money not handling claims and dealing with insurance companies . Safety plans should be a big part of everyone’s business . A good safety record is good for you the business owner,

your employees, and your customers . Although no one is immune to the affects of the hard market a profitable account will always have a better chance of getting a break on rate increases so think twice before submitting claims . You may save money by paying for the small claims yourself versus submitting them to your carrier .

Most importantly now is the time to really lean on your insurance agent . The Capital Bauer Drillers Insurance Program is uniquely positioned to help drillers survive these turbulent times . Our understanding of drillers unique needs, coupled with our strong carrier relationships can help gain an advantage for you during renewals . We’ve been through multiple hard markets in the past 20 years of writing drilling contractors so put our experience to work for you .

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Grow your business and your industry, as well as professionally and personally.

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His workshop has been accepted for presentation at the 2012 NGWA Groundwater Expo and Annual Meeting, from Monday, December 3, 2012 to Friday, December 7, 2012, in Las Vegas, NV. His workshop will focus on safety in the drilling industry with the following workshop outline .

This one hour presentation will highlight the required construction and general industry OSHA standards relating to the drilling industry . Employers

and employees in our industry have little exposure to the long lists of fundamental requirements that

affect our daily welfare and business . Focus will be on the general requirements that you as employers are to provide your employees on the job and in the workplace, from

personal protective equipment to forklifts to first aid . Manufacturers, distributors, and their employees can all benefit from this workshop by taking information back to their companies and sharing .

Congratulations to Denis Crayon!

Workshop Title: OSHA and Us, Are We There Yet?

Tuesday, December 4, 2012: 4:00 p.m.-5:00 p.m.

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NJGWA, c/o Doug Walker 6604 Delilah Rd., Suite 3 Egg Harbor Twp. NJ 08234

Company Name Contact ProductsAcker Drill Co . Drill Rigs & Drilling Equipment

Capital Bauer Paul Quirk Insurance, Financial Services

CETCO Todd Tannehill Drilling Fluids, Grouts, Polymers, Well Rehabilitation

Franklin Electric Jim Hartmann Submersible Motors, Submersible Pumps and Controls

Franklin Pumping Systems Jim Sacriponte Pumps Motors and Controls

GEFCO- George E . Failing Co Rocky Milano Drill Rigs

Goulds Water Technology Joe Daley Pumps, Motors & Controls

Mid-Atlantic Sales Herb Hughes, Jr . Charter Plastics, Inc ., Merrill Mfg .

Mill Pond Mechanical Sales Gary Brill Florida Heat Pump, Viega / Vanguard, Heat Pump - Radiant Heat Supplies

N . H . Yates Company John Clendenning Danfoss Flomatic, Cash Acme - Sharkbite

Northeast Drill Supply Gerald Parker Jr . Reichdrill Inc .

Numa Ted Foust DTH Hammers and Bits

Pentair Water Bill Beyer Aermotor/Sta-Rite Pumps

Probe Support Services Mike Biegel Geoprobe Rentals

Support the Manufacturers that Support our Association

Quarterly Meeting September 18, 2012

Mastori’s Restaurant & Diner Rt . 206 & 130, Bordentown, NJ

6:00 p.m. Cocktail Hour 7:00 p.m. Dinner

Guest Speaker: Paul Quirk

Capital Bauer “Will explain the increases we are

feeling, as well as other industry news related to business insurance .”

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