Dallas Irrigation Association

DIA – Expo Feb 17 2012

DeVille Hubbard — Sat, 11 Feb 2012 01:12:07 +0000

Dallas Irrigation Association Expo Was February 17 2012 Plano Convention Center

DIA would like to thank all Vendors and Members for a Great Expo.

Member Profile

Cody Ray — Fri, 20 Jan 2012 19:02:55 +0000

LI 0001773 | Delta Irrigation | Cody1@deltairrigation.com

Member Profile

Amanda Griffin — Wed, 11 Jan 2012 14:16:46 +0000

Smart Outdoor Services

specializing in water conservation consultation for residential and commercial properties

469-298-0837

2012 DIA Meetings

DeVille Hubbard — Thu, 03 Nov 2011 00:04:22 +0000

2012 Meetings
Jan 17 – 49 members attended Love and War in Texas
Feb 17 – Expo at Plano Convention Center – 8 hours CEU’s
March 20
May 22
July 17
Sept 18
Nov 20
Dec ( TBD )

Avoid lines at the 2012 Expo register now.

Do you have a question about our meetings?
Info@dallasia.org

On line Registration now available

DeVille Hubbard — Tue, 30 Aug 2011 23:46:11 +0000

Paid membership prior to Expo = Feb 17 2012 = gets you 8 hours of TCEQ CEU’s.

1. Click on Join Now ( 2012 Membership )

2. Follow PayPal payment process, PayPal will accept your credit card

3. Finish checking out on the DIA registration page.

4. If you want to pay by check send it to the DIA , we will register you and send you a password

5. When you are registered modify your account to properly display your information. If you have a problem let us know.

New municipal watering rules

DeVille Hubbard — Sat, 13 Aug 2011 20:48:06 +0000

North Texas water use rules for water conservation due to the current drought conditions.
Local municipalities have different rules governing landscape watering. We bookmarked these links to assist your irrigation scheduling needs.
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HB2507 Signed by Governor

Amanda Griffin — Sat, 25 Jun 2011 21:10:22 +0000

In a stunning conclusion to quick work by the Texas Turf Irrigation Association, Governor Rick Perry signed into law HB2507 on June 17, 2011. This legislation makes it a class C misdemeanor for an individual to install an irrigation system without a license.

“This is a good first step in the ongoing battle against unlicensed individuals polluting our industry,” said Gail Donaldson, the DIA representative on the TTIA board of trustees. ”Licensed irrigators in Texas seek out and pay for education, pass the rigorous Texas licensing exam, keep up with CEUs each year, and deserve to have that hard work rewarded with some enforcement from state and local agencies.”

It is the hope of TTIA and other supporters of this new law that the increased risk of financial consequences will continue to discourage unlicensed contractors to practice irrigation, or to pursue earning his or her license, so that they can practice irrigation legally.

The TTIA, Texas’ state level irrigation association, brought the verbage for this bill to representative Chisum in January, and worked tirelessly through contact to local representatives, pounding the pavement in Austin to visit with representatives about the bill, and communicating with its members about the bill, to help it pass both chambers of the Texas legislature body.

Click here to read the actual bill, and see a timeline of its trek through the legislature.

The DIA is a representative member of TTIA, with a standing seat on the TTIA board of trustees. Each local irrigation association in Texas has a sitting representative, chosen by the local, on the board of trustees for the TTIA. This way, irrigators from across the state can have their voices heard through their local representative at TTIA board meetings, and have voting influence on TTIA decisions. For more information, or to join TTIA, visit their website, www.ttia.us.

DIA Members Volunteer at “Sprinkler Smarts”

Amanda Griffin — Sat, 25 Jun 2011 20:00:25 +0000

Members of Dallas Irrigation Association graciously volunteered their expertise for the first ever “Sprinkler Smarts” a tri-city water conservation event held June 4^th, where the residents of the cities of Allen, McKinney, and Frisco came to learn “hands-on” information concerning their irrigation system. This event was sponsored by Ewing Irrigation, with Hunter, Irritrol, Netafim, Toro, and Weathermatic representatives on hand to show the latest residential equipment for water efficiency.

Here is link to a You Tube video to see the highlights: http://youtu.be/FuevSk8aryE

DIA Launches New Website!

Amanda Griffin — Sat, 25 Jun 2011 19:59:22 +0000

The Dallas Irrigation Association has been busy! The DIA’s new website is up and running has new improved features for our members and the general public. Direct links to our sponsors, other irrigation associations, and TCEQ are prominent, as well as information for public to help find contractors for hire. Future newsletters, blogs, and member links, as well as video of events will follow. Thanks for visiting our site, come back soon!

2010 DIA Membership Survey Results

Amy Stewart — Wed, 18 May 2011 13:36:57 +0000

The most popular answers have been HIGHLIGHTED

In terms of time length, the current DIA meetings are:

Too short 3.6%

Too long 7.1%

Just about right 89.3%

In terms of frequency, the DIA meets every other month. The DIA should:

Meet more frequently 10.7%

Meet less frequently 3.6%

Continue to meet every other month 85.7%

For 2011, the DIA should meet at:

Spring Creek BBQ 53.6%

El Fenix 21.4%

Other location 25.0%

The amount of time given to a SPEAKER should be:

0-15 minutes 17.9%

15-30 minutes 46.4%

30-45 minutes 28.6%

45-60 minutes 7.1%

DIA SPEAKER ratings:

Quality

Poor 7.1%

Fair 21.4%

Good 64.3%

Excellent 7.1%

Variety

Poor 9.5%

Fair 23.8%

Good 57.1%

Excellent 9.5%

The amount of time given to a SPONSOR should be:

0-15 minutes 50.0%

15-30 minutes 46.4%

30-45 minutes 3.6%

45-60 minutes 0.0%

Should the DIA continue to have both a SPEAKER and a SPONSOR?

Yes 92.9%

No 7.1%

If the DIA eliminated the SPONSOR, would you be willing to pay for your own meal?

Yes 50.0%

No 50.0%

DIA EXPO ratings:

Speaker quality

Poor 0.0%

Fair 25.9%

Good 40.7%

Excellent 33.3%

Speaker variety

Poor 3.7%

Fair 25.9%

Good 48.1%

Excellent 22.2%

Location

Poor 3.7%

Fair 11.1%

Good 44.4%

Excellent 40.7%

Location quality

Poor 3.7%

Fair 11.1%

Good 44.4%

Excellent 40.7%

Food & beverage quality

Poor 3.7%

Fair 18.5%

Good 44.4%

Excellent 33.3%

Amount of time spent with vendors

Poor 7.4%

Fair 48.1%

Good 25.9%

Excellent 18.5%

If the DIA did not hold the EXPO or offer a free 8 hour CEU class, would you still maintain your DIA membership?

Yes 55.6%

No 44.4%

Should the DIA offer additional CEU classes?

Yes 74.1%

No 25.9%

Is the DIA dues structure priced fairly for the value received?

Yes 100.0%

No 0.0%

Outside of the DIA, how much do you pay for an 8 hour CEU class?

$0-$50 0.0%

$50-$100 18.5%

$100-$150 48.1%

$150 and up 11.1%

Not applicable 22.2%

Are you a member of another irrigation or green industry association?

Yes 48.1%

No 51.9%

Do you support a joint membership with the state-wide Texas Turf Irrigation Association?

Yes 74.1%

No 25.9%

Do you support the current format for the Holiday Party?

Yes 77.8%

No 22.2%

Do you support the DIA raising funds for local charities?

Yes 81.5%

No 18.5%

For questions or additional details and information regarding this survey, please contact any of your DIA Board members.