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Posted By IAMU,
Wednesday, September 27, 2023
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Get ready for an unforgettable event this October 13th at the Pioneer
Gun Club in Waukee! Join us for our annual "Fun raising" event, Shooting
for Scholars.
Imagine spending your day shooting sporting clays
while making a positive impact on education. By participating in this
event, you'll be contributing to the IAMU Scholarship program, which
supports the pursuit of higher education for deserving individuals.
IAMU
offers two incredible scholarship programs: one for students aiming for
careers in utilities and another for the children or grandchildren of
IAMU member employees. By attending Shooting for Scholars, you're
directly helping these bright minds achieve their educational dreams.
But
that's not all – we're also inviting you to become a sponsor and
enhance the impact of this event even further. With various sponsorship
options available, you can choose the level of support that suits you
best.
Don't miss out on this opportunity to make a difference and
have a blast while doing it. Register now or become a sponsor by
clicking the links below. October 13th is just around the corner, so
secure your spot today! CLICK HERE TO REGISTER!
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Posted By IAMU,
Wednesday, September 20, 2023
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 Registration is open! CLICK HERE to registerNovember 1 - 3, 2023*** Course Limited to 10 Attendees ***This
course will identify the personal protective equipment, pole climbing
equipment, inspection process and techniques needed to climb wooden
poles. Besides learning about each piece of climbing equipment,
participants will learn how to inspect each component to assure it is in
good condition and safe to use. In the hands-on portion of the
course, participants will learn how to inspect a pole to ensure it’s
safe to climb; this will also include identifying items such as signs
attached to poles, or objects (i.e. fence posts, etc.) located near the
pole that may pose as a potential hazard. Participants will learn proper foot placement on the pole, practice using a fall protection safety strap to ascend and descend a pole; learn how to climb a pole (clockwise and counterclockwise) and the proper technique for climbing over attachments on the pole. The
course will conclude with participants learning some basic knots, how
to use a hand line and attempting to achieve the climbing certification
criteria currently being used by the Iowa Association of Municipal
Utilities. This workshop is beneficial for anyone that is
interested in learning how to climb. Apprentices in Module A of the IAMU
Electric Line Maintainer Program are encouraged to attend. *** Apprentices will receive 12 Overhead OJT hours for attendance ***
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Posted By IAMU,
Wednesday, September 20, 2023
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We invite everyone to help "Protect the Source" by spreading the word
about the importance of source water protection. American Water Works
Association has a nice tool kit for social media posts to celebrate the
week, you can find that here. Encourage
people to help protect this resource and help conserve the watersheds
that are the source of our water, protect our water from pollution,
practice water conservation, become involved in local water issues, and
plan to protect water for future community health and economic vitality.
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Posted By IAMU,
Wednesday, September 20, 2023
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October
13 will be here before you know it and how great would it be to spend a
Friday afternoon shooting sporting clays? Register now for our annual
“Fun raising” – Shooting for Scholars -October 13 at the Pioneer Gun
Club in Waukee. Proceeds from the shoot benefits the IAMU Scholarship program. IAMU
offers 2 scholarship programs –a scholarship program for students
pursuing a post-secondary program with a utility focus and a general
scholarship program for children or grandchildren of IAMU member
employees. For more information or to register, click here. Want to be a sponsor?? We have several options available. To sign up as a sponsor, click here!
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Posted By IAMU,
Wednesday, September 20, 2023
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 Early Bird Registration Closes October 1stOctober 24th -25th, 2023
Prairie Meadows Casino, Racetrack, & HotelJoin
us in Altoona for two days of conversation on how best to protect Iowa
workers. Network with colleagues, make new contacts, and continue your
growth as an OESH professional. $275 Early bird registration before October 1, 2023 $295 Registration on or after October 1, 2023 CLICK HERE to register!
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