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A total of 888 members renewed their membership as well. To learn more about NGWA and how to become a member, visit www.NGWA.org/Membership. NGWA Welcomes Five New Certified Contractors in April NGWA's Voluntary Certification Program welcomed five to its ranks in April, with two certified well driller/pump installers leading the way. Garrett Carrino, CWD/PI, of American Well & Pump Co. in Farmingdale, New York, and Daniel M. Shultes, CWD/PI, of Aqua-Tec Water Services Inc. in Gilboa, New York, are the latest professionals to earn the combined well drilling/pump installation designation. The other new certified individuals are: Brandon Ellis, CPI, of Willey Well Drilling in Freedom, New York, who is the latest certified pump installer; Tony Brokaw, CVCLD, of Midwest Geothermal LLC of Rapids, Michigan (who is the newest certified vertical closed loop driller); and Thomas Sean Hydro, CWD, of Weston & Sampson of Hudson, Massachusetts (the latest certified well driller). A total of 61 NGWA certification tests were given in April. Of those, 31 were proctored for NGWA's Voluntary Certifica- tion Program (24 received passing scores), and 30 exams were administered for state licensing (15 passing). For the first four months of the year, there were 252 exams given: 159 for state licensing (83 passing) and 93 for NGWA certification (53 passing). If you have questions about the NGWA certification pro- grams, contact Jessica Rhoads, NGWA certification coordina- tor, at jrhoads@ngwa.org, or call (800) 551-7379, ext. 511. If outside the United States, call (614) 898-7791, ext. 511. Secure Booth Space at the 2015 NGWA Groundwater Expo and Annual Meeting The online booth selection database for the 2015 NGWA ® Groundwater Expo and Annual Meeting, December 15-17 in Las Vegas, is up for industry manufacturers and suppliers at www.GroundwaterExpo.com. With the online process, you can request your booth space, complete the exhibit application, and pay for the space with a credit card. The Expo trade show dates are December 16 and 17. These days give you the opportunity to gain direct access to thousands of groundwater professionals. You can meet a year's worth of contacts in just two days and showcase your products at the most prestigious show within the groundwater industry. Attendees at the Expo are there to inspect and compare products and equipment vital to their livelihood. If you have questions, contact NGWA's Vickie Crosby, Shelby Fleck, or Wanda Bloch at sales@ngwa.org, or call (800) 551-7379 (614 898-7791 outside the United States). WWJ July 2015 19 Twitter @WaterWellJournl