November 17 & 18, 2022; 7am Start
Holiday Inn Martinsburg
301 Foxcroft Ave
Martinsburg, WV
Speaker- Various Speakers
Topic: - See Seminar Agenda Under Event Registration -
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International ISEE President, Jim Daley (left) & Executive Director, Winston Forde give the Welcome Speech at the 28th Bi-Annual Blaster’s Educational Seminar in Charles Town, WV. -
Joe Nawrocki (left) is presented the ISEE 2020 President’s Award by ISEE President Jim Daley at the ISEE 46th Annual Explosives & Blasting Conference in Denver, CO on 1/28/20. -
6th Annual Potomac Chapter ISEE Sporting Clays & Pork BBQ participants enjoy a day at the Chambersburg Rod & Gun Club in Chambersburg, PA. -
Scotts Hauling & Excavating shot gunners from left are, Matt Stevens, Nathan Horton, Mel Peck, Scott Parsons & Joel Heckman with C William Hetzer. -
Winning Horse, SCOREEARLYANDOFTEN, ridden by Jockey Gerald Almodovar, wins the Potomac Chapter Featured Race at the 28th Blaster’s Educational Seminar at the Hollywood Casino, Charles Town, WV. -
Potomac Chapter Members present the Winner’s Trophy to Jockey Gerald Almodovar at the 28th Blasters Educational Seminar at the Hollywood Casino, Charles Town, WV. -
“Sunrise on the Bench”. Photo taken at the Luck Stone Rockville, VA Plant. Blaster-in-charge was Doug Kitts. Photo was taken by Andrew Storey. -
Potomac Chapter wins 3 awards at the ISEE 46th Annual Explosives & Blasting Conference in Denver, CO. From left to right are Jason Marshall (Chapter Quality Operations Award), Mel Fletcher (Chapter Membership Award) and Chris Monger (Chapter Communications Award). -
M & J Explosives, Inc., Driller Jamie Bollinger, Atlas Copco RD3 Drill hooked to a Cat D8 dozer, Natural Gas Pipeline Job, Bedford Co, PA. Photo by Dave Collins. -
PRK Drilling & Blasting, Five Hydraulic Drills, Walmart Project at Rt 66 & 340, Front Royal, VA. Photo by Frank Klebieko.
04/12/2022
RoadCheck 2022 – May 17th – 19th
Potomac Chapter ISEE The Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance (CVSA) has announced this year’s International Roadcheck dates a...READ MORE »
01/10/2022
FMCSA Entry-Level Driver Training – Feb 7, 2022 Effective Date
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08/02/2021
2021 Potomac Chapter ISEE Scholarships Awarded
by Bob Spaniol The ISEE Potomac Chapter Scholarship Committee deliberated on July 14, 2021 to review the applications and deci...READ MORE »
06/04/2021
June 10th Meeting Agenda
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06/04/2021
COVID UPDATE – CDL/HM Endorsement/Medical Certification Extensions
FMCSA extends expired CDL, CLP, and medical certificate waivers until 8/31/2021. Extension Dates The FMCSA has issued anoth...READ MORE »
01/05/2021
COVID UPDATE – CDL & HM Endorsement Extensions
FMCSA extends expired CDL, CLP, and medical certificate waivers until 2/28/2021. Extension Dates The FMCSA has extended exi...READ MORE »
11/03/2020
COVID UPDATE – CDL & HM Endorsement Extensions
FMCSA extends expired CDL, CLP, and medical certificate waivers. TSA extension for HM endorsements. Extension Dates The FMC...READ MORE »
09/28/2020
In Memory – David W. Carter
Potomac Chapter ISEE David W. Carter January 1, 1944 - September 9, 2020. David Warren Carter, 76, of Boyce, Virginia,...READ MORE »
08/20/2020
Brake Inspection Week & RoadCheck 2020
Potomac Chapter ISEE The Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance (CVSA) will hold its annual Brake Safety Week Aug 23 - 29, and Roa...READ MORE »
06/22/2020
2020 Chapter Board of Directors Election Results
A Message from the Potomac Chapter ISEE Board of Directors The Potomac Chapter ISEE thanks all members who participated in the...READ MORE »
06/19/2020
Scholarship Application Deadline is Approaching
by Brad Bockey June 30, 2020 is the deadline for all scholarship applications to be submitted. 4 scholarships will be awarded ...READ MORE »
06/16/2020
COVID UPDATE – FMCSA Extending CDL Expiration Dates
by Brad Bockey FMCSA extends expired CDL, CLP, and medical certificate waiver through September. What the Extension Means The ...READ MORE »
05/18/2020
Potomac Chapter Announces Event Changes
by Brad Bockey Our members that regularly attend Potomac Chapter functions reside in a wide area to include Maryland, Pennsylv...READ MORE »
05/15/2020
FMCSA Releases HOS Final Rule – Effective Date Sep 29, 2020
by Brad Bockey Official News Release. FMCSA has announced an upcoming final rule that provides Hours Of Service (HOS) flexibil...READ MORE »
01/08/2020
BLASTING IN MARYLAND – ONLINE BLASTING NOTIFICATIONS NOW REQUIRED
by Brad Bockey Policy Change. From the Office of the State Fire Marshal - Bomb Squad It is the policy of this Office that all ...READ MORE »
12/02/2019
UPDATE – FMCSA Entry-Level Driver Training – UPDATE
by Brad Bockey Unofficial News Release. FMCSA is set to delay the implementation of this rule for up to 2 years. FMCSA TO DELA...READ MORE »
11/12/2019
FMCSA Entry-Level Driver Training – Feb 7, 2020
by Brad Bockey Background: In 2016, the FMCSA established the Entry Level Driver Training Rule (ELDT). The purpose of the rule...READ MORE »
11/11/2019
FMCSA Drug & Alcohol Clearinghouse – Jan 6, 2020
by Brad Bockey Background: The FMCSA has established the Drug & Alcohol Clearinghouse as a secure online database that wil...READ MORE »
01/19/2017
HM Safety Permit Renewals & “Enhanced Oversight”
by Brad Bockey As a result of the Moving Ahead for Progress in the 21st Century Act (MAP-21), Congress has mandated that the F...READ MORE »
09/19/2016
Welcome to the 3rd Annual Potomac Chapter ISEE Sporting Clays Shoot & Pork BBQ
by Mel Fletcher Make plans now to attend the September Quarterly meeting of your Potomac Chapter ISEE. Plans have been m...READ MORE »
09/19/2016
2016 Potomac Chapter ISEE Scholarships
by Bob Spaniol The ISEE Potomac Chapter Scholarship Committee deliberated on July 14, 2016 to review the applications and deci...READ MORE »
09/19/2016
Matthew W. Anderson, P.E. Joins Seismic Surveys, Inc.
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11/04/2015
The Legend of Saint Barbara: Patron Saint of Miners
by Brad Bockey Saint Barbara is the patron saint of miners. She is among the 14 Holy Helpers of the Roman Catholic C...READ MORE »
11/02/2015
Sporting Clays Shoot & Pork BBQ
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11/01/2015
How to Read the Side Wall of a Tire
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