NYGAS Stat Updates
(all day)
At Statistical Stuff

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

Central New York DPC Meeting
09/08/2010 09:30:00 AM to 11:30:00 AM
At Dig Safely New York Operations Center

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

Webserver Maint
09/10/2010 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.

New Base Map Staging
(all day)
At Call Center

A new version of the base map will be staged over this weekend, and Service Area Recommendations will be calculated at this time. Starting on Monday, Service Areas should begin to review and either accept / decline their Service Area Recommendations.

Free Excavator Breakfast
Waterloo, NY
09/13/2010 07:00:00 AM to 10:00:00 AM
At Holiday Inn, 2468 Mound Road, Waterloo NY

Damage Prevention Council Event, Hosted by the Genesee Valley Utility Coordinating Committee DPC in Waterloo
The Genesee Valley Utility Coordinating Committee Damage Prevention Council, in partnership with NYSEG & Tennessee Gas Pipeline, will be hosting a free Excavator Breakfast in Waterloo, 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
Holiday Inn, 2468 Mound Road, Waterloo NY

Event Agenda

7:30 am - Registration & Breakfast

8:15 am - NYS Code Rule 753 Presentation Don Ross, Dig Safely New York

9:15 am - NYSEG perspectives on damage prevention Len Perfetti, NYSEG

9:30 am - NYS Department of Public Service TBD

9:45 am - Tennessee Gas Pipeline perspectives on damage prevention TBD

10:00 am - Door Prize Raffle and Closing

Any questions please contact Don Ross at (585)314-8064 or DRoss@DigSafelyNewYork.com


Visit our Registration Form to sign up!

MSPatch Day
09/14/2010 05:30:00 PM to 09/15/2010 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
09/14/2010 05:30:00 PM to 09/15/2010 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.

Free Excavator Breakfast
Ilion, NY
09/15/2010 07:00:00 AM to 10:00:00 AM
At Francesca's Banquet Hall 144 E Main St Ilion NY

Damage Prevention Council Event, Hosted by the Mohawk Valley DPC in Ilion
The Mohawk Valley Damage Prevention Council, in partnership with National Grid will be hosting a free Excavator Breakfast in Ilion, 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

Francesca's Banquet Hall 144 E Main St Ilion NY

Event Agenda

7:00 am - Registration & Breakfast

8:00 am - NYS Code Rule 753 Presentation Jim Flint, Dig Safely New York

9:00 am - National Grid perspectives on damage prevention Christopher Spurchise, National Grid

9:30 am - NYS Department of Public Service TBD

9:45 am - Pipeline perspectives on damage prevention TBD

10:00 am - Door Prize Raffle and Closing

Any questions please contact Jim Flint at 315-506-9822 or jcflint@digsafelynewyork.com


Visit our Registration Form to sign up!

Mohawk Valley DPC Meeting
09/15/2010 10:30:00 AM to 12:30:00 PM
At Casa Too Mucha in New Hartford

This is an open meeting of this area's Damage Prevention Council. All are encouraged to attend… Get involved, Get results.
For the latest meeting minutes, agenda, & correspondance, please visit the link below.


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
09/16/2010 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

DSNY Board Meeting
09/17/2010 10:00:00 AM to 01:00:00 PM
At Cooperstown

Meeting of the Board of Directors will be held in Cooperstown.

MSPatch Redux
09/18/2010 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.

Free Excavator Breakfast
Watertown, NY
09/21/2010 07:00:00 AM to 10:00:00 AM
At Ramada Inn Watertown, 6300 Arsenal St Watertown NY

Damage Prevention Council Event, Hosted by the Central New York DPC in Watertown
The Central NY Damage Prevention Council, in partnership with National Grid will be hosting a free Excavator Breakfast in Watertown, 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

Ramada Inn Watertown 6300 Arsenal St. Watertown, NY 13601

Event Agenda

7:00 am - Registration & Breakfast

8:00 am - NYS Code Rule 753 Presentation Jim Flint, Dig Safely New York

9:00 am - National Grid perspectives on damage prevention Christopher Spurchise, National Grid

9:30 am - NYS Department of Public Service TBD

9:45 am - Pipeline perspectives on damage prevention TBD

10:00 am - Door Prize Raffle and Closing

Any questions please contact Jim Flint at 315-506-9822 or jcflint@digsafelynewyork.com


Visit our Registration Form to sign up!

Free Excavator Breakfast
Suffern, NY
09/21/2010 07:30:00 AM to 10:00:00 AM
At Holiday Inn, 3 Excutive Blvd., Suffern NY (Former Holidome)

Damage Prevention Council Event, Hosted by the Hudson Valley DPC in Suffern NY
The Hudson Valley Damage Prevention Council, in partnership with Orange & Rockland Utilities and Spectra Energy, will be hosting a free Excavator Breakfast in Suffern, 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: Holiday Inn - 3 Executive Blvd., Suffern, NY
Event Agenda

7:00 am - Registration & Breakfast

7:30 am - NYS Code Rule 753 Presentation John Yehl, Dig Safely New York

8:30 am - Orange & Rockland Utilities perspectives on damage prevention Daniel Polin & Matty Palmer, Orange & Rockland Utilities

9:00 am - NYS Department of Public Service Suresh Thomas

9:15 am - Spectra Energy perspectives on damage prevention Don Hargis or Marlin Browne

9:45 am - Door Prize Raffle and Closing

Any questions please contact John Yehl at 845-661-9514 or jyehl@digsafelynewyork.com


Visit our Registration Form to sign up!

Western New York DPC Meeting
09/21/2010 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

Free Excavator Breakfast
Oswego, NY
09/22/2010 07:00:00 AM to 10:00:00 AM
At Bridie Manor 1830 Bridie Sq, Oswego NY

Damage Prevention Council Event, Hosted by the Central New York DPC in Oswego
The Central NY Damage Prevention Council, in partnership with National Grid will be hosting a free Excavator Breakfast in Oswego, 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

Bridie Manor 1830 Bridie Sq, Oswego NY

Event Agenda

7:00 am - Registration & Breakfast

8:00 am - NYS Code Rule 753 Presentation Jim Flint, Dig Safely New York

9:00 am - National Grid perspectives on damage prevention Christopher Spurchise, National Grid

9:30 am - NYS Department of Public Service TBD

9:45 am - Pipeline perspectives on damage prevention TBD

10:00 am - Door Prize Raffle and Closing

Any questions please contact Jim Flint at 315-506-9822 or jcflint@digsafelynewyork.com


Visit our Registration Form to sign up!

Free Excavator Breakfast
Kingston, NY
09/22/2010 07:30:00 AM to 10:00:00 AM
At Quality Inn, Rt 28 off Exit 19 NYS Thruway

Damage Prevention Council Event, Hosted by the Hudson Valley DPC in Kingston NY
The Hudson Valley Damage Prevention Council, in partnership with Central Hudson Gas & Electric, and Iroquois Gas Transmission Company, will be hosting a free Excavator Breakfast in Kingston, 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: Quality Inn, Rt 28, Kingston
Event Agenda

7:00 am - Registration & Breakfast

7:30 am - NYS Code Rule 753 Presentation John Yehl, Dig Safely New York

8:30 am – Central Hudson Gas & Electirc perspectives on damage prevention Kevin Fournier, Central Hudson Gas & Electric

9:00 am - NYS Department of Public Service Robert Jucha

9:15 am – Iroquois Gas Pipeline perspectives on damage prevention Spencer Robinson, Right of Way Liaison

9:45 am - Door Prize Raffle and Closing

Any questions please contact John Yehl at 845-661-9514 or jyehl@digsafelynewyork.com


Visit our Registration Form to sign up!

Northeast DPC Meeting
09/22/2010 11:00:00 AM to 01:00:00 PM
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 2009 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. Malone Country Club 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
09/29/2010 10:00:00 AM to 12:00:00 PM
At NYSEG Horseheads

This is an open meeting of the Southern Tier Damage Prevention Council, everyone is welcome to attend. Please feel free to bring a guest and enjoy coffee and snacks with this dedicated group. At most meetings, representation from local utility operators, NYSDPS, engineering firms, emergency responders, locators and contracting companies will be on hand to address questions/concerns.
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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