ASSOCIATION NEWS
IA cancels 2020 Irrigation Show
The IA Board of Directors has canceled the 2020 Irrigation Show and Education Week, scheduled for Nov. 30-Dec. 4 in San Antonio, Texas.
The board determined that because of COVID-19 safety concerns and limitations, the IA cannot guarantee the positive and reward- ing experience that attendees and exhibitors have come to enjoy each year. A successful Irrigation Show relies on in-person net- working, face-to-face business meetings and hands-on instruction that will simply not be possible in 2020.
Plans are underway to develop a virtual Education Week offering many of the features show attendees look forward to, including the popular new product contest.
IA UNIVERSITY / NEW PRODUCT CONTEST / AND MORE Presented by the Irrigation Association
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Beginning in early fall, we will be offering regular webinars, Indus- try Insights sessions and other opportunities for you to continue your educational journey, learning about the latest research and best practices in irrigation and business. IA University classes nor- mally offered in person will be offered virtually during the week of Nov. 30-Dec. 4.
Watch
www.irrigationshow.org for more information and a schedule as it comes available.
Smart Irrigation Month
On July 7, the IA officially kicked off Smart Irrigation Month with Technology Tuesday. In 2020, the IA is celebrating the people behind smart irrigation, saluting the professionals who make our industry great. Go to www.
smartirrigationmonth.org or see pg. 20-21 to find out how to share your smart irrigation story and get resources to promote the benefits of effi- cient irrigation practices and technologies.
Curious about career options?
Learn about where a career in irrigation can take you! Visit
www.irrigationcareers.org to learn about ag irrigation career options, educational requirements, compensation, the career ladder and job responsibilities.
Mecham retires
After a 45-year career, Brent Mecham, CID, CLWM, CIC, CLIA, CAIS, the IA’s industry develop- ment director, officially retired at the end of June.
During his career, Mecham worked for landscape compa- nies, started his own landscape and irrigation company, and worked for Northern Water in Colorado as a conservation spe- cialist. He joined the IA in 2007 and has been a major part of the success of the certification and education programs, while also teaching numerous irrigation courses. He has been extensively involved in the standards and codes process for irrigation equip- ment and practices.
IA CEO Deborah Hamlin, CAE, FASAE, presents Brent Mecham, CID, CLWM, CIC, CLIA, CAIS, with the “Ask Brent” award on his 10th anniversary with the IA.
Mecham and his wife recently moved back to Colorado, and he looks forward to spending time on his own landscaping, enjoying grandchildren and doing missionary work for his church. The IA salutes Mecham and thanks him for his years of dedicated service that have made an invaluable impact on the success of many different areas of the irrigation industry.
22 students awarded scholarships
The IA awarded 22 scholarships to deserving students from around the nation. These students, from two- and four-year schools, are pursuing irrigation-related degrees with the help of the scholarships ranging from $1,000 to $2,500. Since the program was established in 2016, 79 students have been awarded scholar- ships. Congratulations to our 2020 recipients! To view a complete list of the winners, visit
www.irrigation.org/scholarships.
Mark your calendars! The 2021 scholarship program will begin accepting applications in October with a Feb. 15, 2021, deadline.
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