On Friday February 21st the FCOC had a very successful meeting.  A few topics discussed were:
(1) Introduction of the new FCOC Executive    
     Board.
(2) Sponsorship of the Crane Operators Skills 
      Competition in Las Vegas for the Con Expo.
(3) Discussion of the 3 crane certification scholarships 
      to be awarded in August.
(4) Announcement of April 22nd meeting in Boca Raton 
      sponsored by the SC & RA.
(5) Announcement of Safety Day March 13th.
(6) DOT and Membership Committee Chairs were 
      announced.
(7) The hiring of a Florida lobbyist was discussed 
      to fight the Personal Property Tax issue affecting FL 
      crane companies.
(8) Robert Saxon from Certified Slings gave                             unique sling solutions to the membership.
(9) Vergie Bain of OSHA spoke on OSHA's                                vision and the proposed delay on the crane                       inspection requirement. See her speech outline:

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