Rats of California media campaign, led by ARC Strategies and Grassroots Lab

Just wanted to send a shout-out to all those who attended the PCOC Legislative Days on March 7th and 8th. It wasn't the traditional meeting because of COVID and Capitol office construction, but it still allowed for our members to meet and talk about issues important in the coming year. 

The exciting thing that came out of the board meeting was the kickoff of our Rats of California media campaign led by ARC Strategies and Grassroots Lab. The focus of outreach now will be rodent control, public health impacts and the effects COVID has had on movement of rats into suburban communities. This will primarily be a social media campaign, spanning Instagram, Facebook, Twitter and LinkedIn, aimed at educating our local elected officials all over the state. We look forward to your help and participation in the weeks and months ahead! The campaign officially launched on Tuesday, March 8th, and we’ve already been encouraged by the activity generated by our media rollout. 

Please visit our website at RatsofCalifornia.com and make sure to send any and all clips of rodents that you or your teams may have to Blair Smith at bbrookes@clarkpest.com.

Chris Reardon
PCOC Executive Vice President
chris@pcoc.org
(916) 372-4363

We thought this year was going to be quiet on the legislative front, but alas, we were wrong. 

The first bill was one that we, PCOC, introduced. SB 1064 (Newman) would add language to the Structural Pest Control Act requiring proof of workers’ compensation in order to issue, maintain, or renew any company registration. This is good for the industry and will help protect all of those individuals who have made a career in pest control.

We are also extending the Structural Fumigation Enforcement  Program until January 1, 2024. Los Angeles, Orange and Santa Clara counties will be included in this extension and we expect discussions with other potential counties who wish to participate in the future.

Darren Van Steenwyk, M.S., BCE
Director of Learning and Technical Services
Clark Pest Control
Office: (209) 368-7152 ext. 235
Mobile: (209) 224-4629
Fax: (209) 334-5040
darrenv@clarkpest.co

April District Meetings

SAN BERNARDINO/RIVERSIDE DISTRICT
April 6 – Social Hour @ 5:30 pm, Meeting / Dinner @ 6:00 pm
CHAIR:  Rob Willis – Terminix
rwillis@terminix.com • (619) 250-9966 – cell
Hilton Garden Inn, 10543 Sierra Ave, Fontana, 92337

MID CAL DISTRICT
April 12 - Social Hour @ 4:00 pm, Meeting / Dinner @ 5:00 pm
Guest Speakers: Dean Wiley, PCOC President, Chris Readon, PCOC EVP, and Kristy Schrimsher, PCOC Membership Coordinator
CHAIR:  Brad Delk – Delk Pest Control
bdelk@delkpestcontrol.com • (209) 465-5656
The Stockton Country Club, 3800 W. Country Club Blvd, Stockton.

SAN DIEGO DISTRICT - April 12 @ 5:30 pm
CHAIR:  David Hinrichs – Lloyd Pest Control
david.hinrichs@lloydpest.com • (619) 668-1958
Country Inn & Suites, 5975 Lusk Blvd., San Diego.

SHASTA DISTRICT - April 13 @ 12:00 pm
Guest Speakers: Dean Wiley, PCOC President, Chris Readon, PCOC EVP, and Kristy Schrimsher, PCOC Membership Coordinator
CHAIR:  Mike Bullert – Big Time Pest Control
mbullert@bigtimepestcontrol.com • (530) 242-8830
Gaia Hotel, 4125 Riverside Place, Anderson, CA 96007


BAY AREA DISTRICT
April 13 - Social Hour @ 5:30 pm, Meeting / Dinner @ 6:00 pm
CHAIR: Edgar Serpas – Time’s Up Termite
edgars@timesuptermite.com • (510) 568-7200
El Portal Restaurant, 2028 Lewelling Blvd., San Leandro.


ORANGE COUNTY DISTRICT
April 14 - Social Hour @ 5:00 pm, Meeting / Dinner @ 6:00 pm
CHAIR:  Ralph Reuss – Hydrex Termite & Pest Control
RREUSS@orkin.com • (951) 729-0644
Dave & Busters in the Irvine Spectrum

SOUTHERN VALLEY DISTRICT - April 14 @ 6:00 pm
Guest Speakers: Dean Wiley, PCOC President, Chris Readon, PCOC EVP
CHAIR:  Sean Clark – Sequoia Pest Solutions
seanclark@sequoiapestsolutions.com • (661) 330-5465
Hodel’s Country Dining, 5917 Knudsen Dr., Bakersfield, 93308

SAN GABRIEL VALLEY DISTRICT - April 19 @ 6:30 pm
CHAIR:  Mike McKenzie – Clark Pest Control
mmckenzie@clarkpest.com • (951) 710-0113
El Sombrero, 3550 Santa Anita Ave., El Monte

BIG VALLEY DISTRCIT - April 20 @ 7:00 am
CHAIR: Vince Scoville
vscoville@pestcontrolcenter.com • (916) 761-0618 – cell
Stone’s Gambling Hall, 6510 Antelope Rd, Citrus Heights
 

LOS ANGELES / SOUTH BAY HARBOR DISTRICT - April 21 @ 6:30 pm
CHAIR:  Greg Bausch – American City Pest & Termite Inc.
greg@americancitypest.com • (310) 542-8622
Marie Calendar’s, 15466 S. Western Ave, Gardena.
 

UPCOMING MEETINGS

Ventura District
CHAIR:  Israel Alvarez – Insight Pest Management, Inc.
info@insight-pest.com • (805) 628-2881
Normally meets on the 3rd Wednesday at 7:00 p.m. in ODD months at Courtyard by Marriott Hotel, 600 East Esplanade Dr., Oxnard.
Next Meeting: TBD

Vintage Coastal District
CHAIR:  Billy Gaither – Van Hooser Enterprises
beetleman@comcast.net • (707) 410-8117
Normally meets on the 1st Thursday of every month at various times and locations.
Next Meeting: Thursday, April 7 • Social Hour starts at 5:30 p.m. and Dinner Meeting at 6:00 p.m. Mary’s Pizza Shack, 423 N McDowell Blvd, Petaluma, 94952

Central Coast District
CHAIR: Dave Watkins – Terminix International/California
david.watkins@terminix.com •  (805) 797-8559
Normally meets on the 3rd Thursday of ODD months at 6:30 p.m. at F. McLintocks, 750 Mattie Rd., Pismo Beach. If you need meeting info, please contact the district chair.
Next Meeting: TBD

Central Valley District
CHAIR:  Chris Aguiniga – Clark Pest Control
caguiniga@clarkpest.com • Office (209) 368-7152 • Cell (209) 747-1686
Normally meets on the 2nd Thursday of every month at various times and locations. Please contact Chair for meeting details.
Next Meeting: TBD

Diablo Valley District
CHAIR:  Gordie Zilke – Valley View Termite Control
valleyviewtc@gmail.com • (925) 787-2118
Normally meets on the 4th Tuesday of every month at various times and locations. Please contact Chair for meeting details.
Next Meeting: TBD

Monterey District
CHAIR:  TBD
Normally meets at 6:00 p.m. quarterly on the 3rd Thursday of the following months: January, April, July, and October at El Palomar, 1336 Pacific Ave., Santa Cruz.
Next Meeting: NO MEETINGS AT THIS TIME

San Fernando Valley District
CHAIR:  Todd Veden – Terminix
tveden@terminix.com • (818) 407-1404
Normally meets on the 4th Wednesday of every month at 6:00 p.m. at Caruso’s Italian Restaurant, 10152 Balboa Blvd, Granada Hills, CA 91344.
Next Meeting: TBD

Santa Clara Valley District
CHAIR:  TBD
Normally meets on the 3rd Wednesday of every month at 6:30 p.m. at Drying Shed, 402 Toyon Ave., San Jose.
Next Meeting: NOT MEETING AT THIS TIME.

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