Virginia811

2023 VA Pipeline Safety Program
2023-09-13 17:30 - 19:30 (America/New_York)
2023 Pipeline Safety Program
Date: September 13, 2023
Location: Russell County Conference Center, 139 Highland Dr. Lebanon, VA 24266
RSVP: https://va.pipeline-awareness.com/meeting_schedule

2023 VA Pipeline Safety Program
2023-09-14 17:30 - 19:30 (America/New_York)
2023 Pipeline Safety Program
Date: September 14, 2023
Location: The Martha Washington Inn, 150 W Main St Abingdon, VA 24210
RSVP: https://va.pipeline-awareness.com/meeting_schedule

2023 VA Pipeline Safety Program
2023-09-18 17:30 - 19:30 (America/New_York)
2023 Pipeline Safety Program
Date: September 18, 2023
Location: The Huckleberry Cafe, 2387 Warm Hearth Dr. Blacksburg, VA 24060
RSVP: https://va.pipeline-awareness.com/meeting_schedule

2023 VA Pipeline Safety Program
2023-09-19 11:00 - 13:00 (America/New_York)
2023 Pipeline Safety Program
Date: September 19, 2023
Location: Roanoke Country Club, 3360 Country Club Dr NW Roanoke, VA 24017
RSVP: https://va.pipeline-awareness.com/meeting_schedule

2023 VA Pipeline Safety Program
2023-09-20 17:30 - 19:30 (America/New_York)
2023 Pipeline Safety Program
Date: September 20, 2023
Location: Chatmoss Country Club, 550 Mt Olivet Rd, Martinsville, VA 24112
RSVP: https://va.pipeline-awareness.com/meeting_schedule

2023 VA Pipeline Safety Program
2023-09-21 17:30 - 19:30 (America/New_York)
2023 Pipeline Safety Program
Date: September 21, 2023
Location: Berry Hill Resort and Conference Center, 3105 River Rd, South Boston, VA 24592
RSVP: https://va.pipeline-awareness.com/meeting_schedule

2023 VA Pipeline Safety Program
2023-09-25 17:30 - 19:30 (America/New_York)
2023 Pipeline Safety Program
Date: September 25, 2023
Location: Spring House Receptions, 9789 Richmond Hwy Lynchburg, VA 24504
RSVP: https://va.pipeline-awareness.com/meeting_schedule

2023 VA Pipeline Safety Program
2023-09-26 17:30 - 19:30 (America/New_York)
2023 Pipeline Safety Program
Date: September 26, 2023
Location: Ashlawn Clubhouse, 41 Ashlawn Blvd, Palmyra, VA 22963
RSVP: https://va.pipeline-awareness.com/meeting_schedule

2023 VA Pipeline Safety Program
2023-09-27 17:30 - 19:30 (America/New_York)
2023 Pipeline Safety Program
Date: September 27, 2023
Location: Blue Ridge Cafe & Catering, 8315 Seminole Trail, Ruckersville, VA 22968
RSVP: https://va.pipeline-awareness.com/meeting_schedule

2023 VA Pipeline Safety Program
2023-09-28 17:30 - 19:30 (America/New_York)
2023 Pipeline Safety Program
Date: September 28, 2023
Location: Doubletree by Hilton Harrisonburg, 1400 E Market St, Harrisonburg, VA 22801
RSVP: https://va.pipeline-awareness.com/meeting_schedule

2023 VA Pipeline Safety Program
2023-10-02 17:30 - 19:30 (America/New_York)
2023 Pipeline Safety Program
Date: October 2, 2023
Location: American Legion, 22 W 8th St, Front Royal, VA 22630
RSVP: https://va.pipeline-awareness.com/meeting_schedule

Advisory Committee Meeting
2023-10-03 08:00 - 17:00 (America/New_York)
Advisory Committee Meeting
Location: SCC building in Richmond
Date: October 3, 2023
Time: 9 a.m.

2023 VA Pipeline Safety Program
2023-10-03 11:00 - 13:00 (America/New_York)
2023 Pipeline Safety Program
Date: October 3, 2023
Location: Holiday Inn – Battlefield, 10424 Balls Ford Rd, Manassas, VA 20109
RSVP: https://va.pipeline-awareness.com/meeting_schedule

2023 VA Pipeline Safety Program
2023-10-04 17:30 - 19:30 (America/New_York)
2023 Pipeline Safety Program
Date: October 4, 2023
Location: Country Club of Culpeper, 2100 Country Club Rd, Culpeper, VA 22701
RSVP: https://va.pipeline-awareness.com/meeting_schedule

2023 VA Pipeline Safety Program
2023-10-10 11:00 - 13:00 (America/New_York)
2023 Pipeline Safety Program
Date: October 10, 2023
Location: Themes LLC, 10625 Courthouse Rd, Fredericksburg, VA 22407
RSVP: https://va.pipeline-awareness.com/meeting_schedule

2023 VA Pipeline Safety Program
2023-10-11 11:00 - 13:00 (America/New_York)
2023 Pipeline Safety Program
Date: October 11, 2023
Location: Hilton Garden Inn – Richmond Airport, 441 International Ctr Dr. Sandston, VA 23150
RSVP: https://va.pipeline-awareness.com/meeting_schedule

2023 VA Pipeline Safety Program
2023-10-12 17:30 - 19:30 (America/New_York)
2023 Pipeline Safety Program
Date: October 12, 2023
Location: Holiday Inn Petersburg North- Fort Lee, 401 E Roslyn Rd, Colonial Heights, VA 23834
RSVP: https://va.pipeline-awareness.com/meeting_schedule

2023 VA Pipeline Safety Program
2023-10-18 11:00 - 13:00 (America/New_York)
2023 Pipeline Safety Program
Date: October 18, 2023
Location: Paul D Camp Community College, 253 James St, Smithfield, VA 23430
RSVP: https://va.pipeline-awareness.com/meeting_schedule

Town Hall Meeting
2023-10-19 09:00 - 12:00 (America/New_York)
Town Hall Meeting
Location:
Roanoke Higher Education Center
108 N Jefferson St, Roanoke, VA 24016
Time: 9:00 am to 12:00 pm
Virtual
Zoom link here!
Meeting ID: 895 6222 1364
Passcode: [REDACTED]
Agenda:
Stay tuned for more details!
Note: We will provide a lunch at the meeting!

2023 VA Pipeline Safety Program
2023-10-19 17:30 - 19:30 (America/New_York)
2023 Pipeline Safety Program
Date: October 19, 2023
Location: 5733 Cleveland St, Virginia Beach, VA 23462
Homewood Suites
RSVP: https://va.pipeline-awareness.com/meeting_schedule

Advisory Committee Meeting
2023-12-05 08:00 - 17:00 (America/New_York)
Advisory Committee Meeting
Location: SCC building in Richmond
Date: December 5, 2023
Time: 9 a.m.

Virginia 811 Membership Meeting
2024-03-13 10:00 - 12:00 (America/Detroit)
Virginia 811 Membership Meeting
Wednesday | March 13th, 2024
Location: Hotel Roanoke
110 Shenandoah Ave NE, Roanoke, VA 24016

WEDNESDAY, MARCH 13TH, 2024
7:00 AM – Vendor Setup
8:00 AM – Meeting Registration Opens
8:00 AM – 10:00 AM – Vendor Booths Open –
8:30 AM – Continental Breakfast

BREAKOUT SESSIONS:
8:30 AM – 9:15 AM & 9:20 AM – 10:00 AM

ROOM 1 | LOCATOR ROUNDTABLE
How Locating Has Changed Over the Years
David Knox, Utiliquest
Ewell Lester, S&N Locating
Jake Marxen, Roanoke Gas

ROOM 2 | SIMVENTIONS INC.
Critical Infrastructure and Cybersecurity
Presenters: Eric Darringer/Technical Director (Co-Presenter)
Michael Zerull/Cybersecurity Engineer (Co-Presenter)
Lauren Baldwin/Cybersecurity Engineer

VENDOR VISITS:
10:00am-10:30am

GENERAL MEMBERSHIP MEETING:
10:30 AM – 10:40 AM | Main Ball Room
10:30 AM – 10:40 AM | Opening Remarks | Scott Crawford
10:40 AM – 10:50 AM | Scott Crawford, CEO of Virginia 811
10: 50 AM – 11:30 AM | Glo Fiber/Shentel
When Fiber Comes to Your Town
Shad Conrad
Pat D. Wiltshire
Virginia 811 has secured a discounted room rate of $189 (+ tax) per night for members who need overnight accommodation. The deadline for reserving a room is 2/16/24.
To book a room, please visit the following link: https://book.passkey.com/e/50767845
A paid parking lot is on the Williamson Rd side of the hotel property, and an overflow lot is across the street. Please note that parking fees will not be reimbursed for this event.

RSVP: Marty Mitchem | Virginia 811 Member Services Liaison | Email: MMitchem@va811.com

To join this meeting virtually, please click the link below:
https://us06web.zoom.us/j/88312756656?pwd=[REDACTED]
Passcode: [REDACTED]
Webinar ID: 883 1275 6656

Virginia 811 Membership Meeting - Virtual
2024-06-12 09:00 - 12:00 (America/Detroit)
Virtual Membership Meeting
Wednesday
June 12, 2024
9:00 AM – 12:00 PM

MEETING AGENDA

8:50 AM – 9:00 AM
Meeting Open for Log-In

9:00 AM – 9:05 AM
Opening Remarks- Welcome
Joseph Sparrow – Regional Public Awareness Liaison

9:05 AM
Breakout Session
Jim Bob Sims | Senior Public Awareness Consultant for Paradigm
Importance of attending the upcoming September CoRE-EX Paradigm Meetings

9:50 AM
Breakout Session
Lauren Govoni | Director, Division of Utility and Railroad Safety Virginia State Corporation Commission
Update on the Rule Making Process for Electronic White-Lining

10:20 AM
Virginia 811 Annual Meeting
Annual Business Meeting

Call Meeting to Order
Introductory Remarks
Count of Ballots and Proxies
Announcement of Voting Results
Introducing the Slate of Directors
Adjourn to Regular Meeting

10:50 AM to 11:00 AM Break

11:00 AM
Main Meeting
Guest Speaker
Ed Landgraf MarineSafe 811

11:45 AM to 12:00 PM
Main Meeting
Virginia 811 Call Center Updates
Public Awareness and Marketing Updates
Door Prizes

Virginia 811 Virtual Membership Meeting

Please click the link below to join the webinar:

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Virginia 811 Membership Meeting
2024-09-18 09:00 - 12:00 (America/Detroit)
Wednesday, September 18, 2024
Fairfax Marriott at Fair Oaks
11787 US-50
Fairfax, VA 22033

AGENDA
8:00 AM | Registration Opens | Garden Atrium
8:30 AM | Continental Breakfast | Garden Atrium
8:30 AM – 10:30 AM | Vendor Expo Opens | Garden Atrium

9:00 AM – 9:30 AM & 9:40 AM – 10:10 AM
Breakout Sessions
Damage Control Approach; Process and Technique
Andy Alexander | Division Safety Director | Clark Civil
and
Advancements in Damage Prevention: Strategies and Regulations from PHMSA
Zaid M. Obeidi | Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration (PHMSA)
Mount Vernon Room

At this time, the virtual portion of the meeting will begin.
Please join using the meeting link provided at the bottom of this page.

10:30 AM – 11:00 AM | General Membership Meeting| Potomac Ballroom
Welcome | Frank Giannini | Manager of Public Awareness | Virginia 811
Virginia 811 Damage Prevention Ambassador Award Presentation | Scott Crawford | President & CEO | Virginia 811

11:00 AM – 11:45 AM | Keynote Speaker | Kristy Black | Owner | Black Hydrovac LLC
Innovations in Hydrovac Technology: Enhancing Efficiency and Safety in Excavation

11:45 AM | Public Awareness Update | Fernando Mendez | Regional Marketing Liaison | Virginia 811

11:55 AM | Closing | Frank Giannini | Manager of Public Awareness | Virginia 811

12:00 PM | Lunch | Buffet in Garden Atrium

Please RSVP to Marty Mitchem at mmitchem@va811.com to attend the meeting.

VIRTUAL GENERAL MEMBERSHIP MEETING LINK
When: September 18, 2024 10:30 AM
Please click the link below to join the webinar:
https://us06web.zoom.us/j/85494812933?pwd=[REDACTED]
Passcode: [REDACTED]
Webinar ID: 854 9481 2933

Virginia 811 Excavator Town Hall
2024-09-24 11:00 - 12:00 (America/Detroit)
To Our Excavator Community,
As part of our strategic plan and continuous improvement efforts, Virginia 811 conducts an annual stakeholder “town hall process.” Each year, we select a different stakeholder group (excavators, locators, utility operators) to provide feedback on Virginia 811’s processes and technologies.
For 2024, we are surveying our Excavator community as part of the “town hall” process.
The virtual Excavator Town Hall is scheduled for
Tuesday, September 24th
11:00 AM to 12:00 PM.
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EXCAVATOR TOWN HALL MEETING LINK
Join Zoom Meeting

https://us06web.zoom.us/j/87022995783?pwd=[REDACTED]

Meeting ID: 870 2299 5783
Passcode: [REDACTED]
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By participating in both the Excavator Survey and the Excavator Town Hall,
you’ll have a chance to win one of four $50 Lowe’s gift card!

Virginia Damage Prevention Summit
2024-10-10 08:00 - 18:00 (America/Detroit) | Historic Wigwam, 10400 Washington Highway, Ashland, VA, 23059, United States
Virginia Damage Prevention Summit
Thursday, October 10, 2024
Historic Wigwam
10400 Washington Highway
Ashland, VA 23059
Agenda
7:30 – 8:30 AM | BREAKFAST
8:30 AM -9:00 AM | Safety Information | Welcome and Opening Remarks
9:00 AM-9:15 AM | Special Guest Speaker
9:15 AM-10:00 AM

CGA and DPI Updates: Andy Brooks | Dominion Energy & Rosemary Langowski | Washington Gas
VA811 Updates: Scott Crawford | Virginia 811

10:00 AM | BREAK
10:20 AM-11:45 AM

SCC Updates: Carl Dale | State Corporation Commission
LDPC Open Discussion

12:00 PM-1:00 PM | LUNCH
1:00 PM-4:00 PM | PANEL DISCUSSIONS (1 hour each) with Q&A

Excavators | Noel Travis (SEC); Troy Dow (MasTec); Phil Wilson (Miller Pipeline); S&N Communications (Representative); Jacob Martin (Central Sites & Utilities)
Locators | Mark Norris (Eastcom); David Knox (Utiliquest); Ewell Lester (S&N Locating); Shayne Ayers (Stake Center)
Operators |Rappahannock Electric (Representative); Andy Brooks (Dominion); Milton Keese (Glo Fiber); Perry Patterson (Atmos Energy); Richmond Gas Works (Representative)

4:00 PM-6:00 PM | Networking Opportunities

Thank You To Our Sponsors:

For additional information or questions, please contact Michelle Horton: mhorton@ditchwitchva.com.

December Virtual Membership Meeting
2024-12-11 09:30 - 12:00 (America/Detroit)
Virtual Membership Meeting
Wednesday
December 11, 2024
9:30 AM

AGENDA:
9:30 AM | Breakout Session 1
Vickye Parker | Traffic Safety Specialist and Lead Instructor | AAA of Tidewater
10:00 AM | Breakout Session 2
Wesley Howell | Director of VA Operations | SEC
10:30 AM | 20-minute Break
10:50 AM | Keynote Speaker
Jason Adams | Executive Vice President | Irth Solutions

Please RSVP to Marty Mitchem at mmitchem@va811.com

Virtual Meeting Link:
https://us06web.zoom.us/j/85291668988

In-Person Virginia 811 General Membership Meeting | Richmond
2025-03-12 08:00 - 12:00 (America/Detroit) | Hilton Richmond Hotel & Spa/Short Pump, 12042 West Broad St., Richmond, VA, 23233, United States
In-Person Virginia 811 General Membership Meeting
Wednesday
March 12, 2025
Hilton Richmond Hotel & Spa/Short Pump
12042 West Broad St.
Richmond, VA 23233
Meeting Agenda
8:00 AM | Check-in Open
8:30 – 10:30 AM | ​Vendor Expo
8:30 AM |​​ Continental Breakfast
9:00 AM | Breakout Session
Physical Security: Protecting Our Critical Infrastructure, Rob Mooney, Supervisory Protective Security Advisor, Region III, Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA)
Over–Notification: An Excavator’s Perspective, Erik McLeish, Director of Construction, NPL Construction
10:30 AM | ​​General Membership Meeting
​​​VA811 Update with CEO, Scott Crawford
11:00 AM | ​​Keynote Speaker
CISA 101: Introduction to CISA Services and Cybersecurity Best Practices, Genevieve Marquardt, Cybersecurity Advisor, Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA)
11:45 AM | Virginia 811 Public Awareness Update
11:55 AM | Door Prizes / Closing
12:00 PM | ​​Lunch
RSVP
Please RSVP to Marty Mitchem at mmitchem@va811.com if you plan to attend.

NOTE: This General Membership meeting will not be recorded.
If you are unable to attend in person, video links of each session will be available to view in real time. See the links below.

Topic: Physical Security: Protecting Our Critical Infrastructure
Time: Mar 12, 2025 09:00 AM Eastern Time (US and Canada)
Join Zoom Meeting
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Meeting ID: 831 1186 3962
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Topic: Over–Notification: An Excavator’s Perspective
Time: Mar 12, 2025 09:45 AM Eastern Time (US and Canada)
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Topic: March General Membership Meeting
Time: Mar 12, 2025 10:30 AM Eastern Time (US and Canada)
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Meeting ID: 816 8305 1692
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Virginia 811 Annual Membership Meeting - Virtual
2025-06-11 09:00 - 12:00 (America/Detroit)
Virginia 811 Annual Membership Meeting | Virtual
Wednesday | June 11, 2025
9:00 AM – 12:00 PM

Attention All Members:

As we approach the projected June 27, 2025 conversion launch to the new Exactix system, we invite all Members to attend this important Annual Membership meeting. This session will provide critical information on the upcoming changes and ensure that everyone is aligned ahead of the launch.

This meeting will be your opportunity to hear directly from key departments and teams about the upcoming changes. We’ll be covering essential components of the new Exactix software and what everyone needs to know to ensure a smooth transition. Your active participation is critical to the success of this launch.

We are counting on each of you to be informed and engaged, as a smooth transition is essential for the success and efficiency of the new system.

We look forward to seeing you there and working together to make this transition seamless!

MEMBER MEETING AGENDA
9:00 AM
Welcome
9:05 AM
Session 1 | Web Ticket Entry (WTE) Update | Anna Holtz
9:30 AM
Session 2 | Member Update | Marty Mitchem
9:50 AM
Session 3 | Mapping Update | Marcy Carroll
10:10 AM
Session 4 | Contact Center Update | Diana Stokes
10:30 AM
Member Business | Scott Crawford
10:50 AM
Exactix Users Panel led by Frank Giannini
Featuring special guests from current Exactix users, including South Carolina 811 and UDigNY
11:30 AM
Q&A Session
11:55 AM
Closing Remarks & Prize Drawings

Please RSVP to Marty Mitchem at MMitchem@VA811.com

Join Zoom Meeting
(Please note: This is an updated link, replacing the one shared before June 5, 2025.)
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Passcode: [REDACTED]
Webinar ID: 873 2920 7018

Virginia 811 General Membership Meeting | Norfolk Virginia
2025-09-10 08:00 - 13:00 (America/Detroit) | Hilton Norfolk The Main, 100 East Main Street, Norfolk, VA, 23510, United States
Wednesday | September 10, 2025
Hilton Norfolk The Main
100 East Main Street
Norfolk, VA 23510
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Meeting Agenda:
8:00 | Check-in Open
8:00 – 10:30 AM​ | ​​​Vendor Expo Open – Granby Ballroom Foyer
8:30 AM | ​​​Continental Breakfast
9:00 – 10:30 AM | ​Breakout Sessions

Partnership through Digging: A Manufacturer’s Portfolio for Safe Digging Best Practices, Partnership, Training and Resources, Michelle Horton, Vice President of Marketing and Administration, Ditch Witch ACE

Join Zoom Meeting for this Session
https://us06web.zoom.us/j/83348527896
Meeting ID: 833 4852 7896

Digging Safely, Together: Building Successful Partnerships with Virginia 811 for Damage Prevention, a panel discussion with Jonatan Godoy (The Caton Companies) Joshua Goss (Columbia Gas of Virginia) Brenda Durham (America Directional Boring, Inc.) Fernando Mendez (Virginia 811)

Join Zoom Meeting for this Session
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Meeting ID: 895 4981 0807
10:30 – 11:00 AM | General Membership Meeting – Granby Ballroom
Join Zoom for the General Membership Meeting
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Meeting ID: 832 1273 0069

Welcome
Presentation of 2025 Damage Prevention Ambassador Award
Virginia 811 Update with CEO, Scott Crawford
11:00 – 11:45 AM | Keynote Speaker
Change Blindness in the Damage Prevention Industry: How do you keep your personal perspective out of Business Decisions,
Dr. Victoria M. Grady, Associate Professor of Organizational Behavior and Academic Director, Costello College of Business at George Mason University
11:45 AM | Virginia 811 Public Awareness Update
11:55 AM | Prizes | Closing
12:00 PM | ​​Lunch
RSVP HERE: https://app.smartsheet.com/b/form/7c838df0f9ec4f0babd8ae0104fc4523
