b'100 Years: 1920-2020 Events to RememberNPM&CSA (NV): President KeithWOMA (WA): (ED) Lea McCullough (LM) Stewart welcomed Marlene Lockard The 2010 Legislature adjourned in the early of i3 Public Affairs LLC who would be helpingmorning hours of April 13th, capping off Peter Krueger on lobbying. President Stewartwhat has been universally described as a ended with The Legislature will come to Carson invery tough, ugly session . WOMA fared well Summer 2010 WPMN Clip - Frank Sattler and Benny Hodges Hall of Fame recipientsFebruary facing a $3 billion deficit and the need toin the end. Bullet points were given on MTCA Tax, Bio-Diesel dedication and hard work on behalf of the HPMA, and a job wellredistrict the entire state. To fill the hole, look formandate, PLIA/DOE Merger (killed), B&O Tax Modification done. Mark reviewed numerous 2010 Hawaii State Legislaturea tax on services and new business taxes in some(study/recommendations for modification), Tax on Exported bills, covering everything from shark fin soup to requests forform. The Governors race is another story. Fuel (killed), General Taxes (feel the sting of the new rev-President Obamas birth certificate. Among the bills introduced,NMPMA (NM): (ED) Ruben Baca (RB) Newenue package). Brad Shannons blog was shared on I-1053 several were energy-related, PUC and DBEDT that wentMexico, like most states, is feeling the effects ofto get it on the ballot before July 2nd. Tim Hamiltons web-into effect July 1st.the downturn in the economy. We are at 9.7%site was shared on the AUTO Files Lawsuit Against the State IPM&CSA (ID): Executive Director (ED) Suzanne Budgeunemployment with not a whole lot of relief in sightAllof Washington on legality of Gas Tax Payment to Tribes, and (SB) IPM&CSA has been raising the credit card fee issuethree of our congressional seats are up for electionThere areThe Hazardous Substance Tax Lawsuit.with Idahos congressional delegation for years, and ourfive Republicans running in the primary for governorTheWMI Mutual Insurance Co (WMIC): Pres. David efforts are finally starting to show progress in Washington D.C.,Legislature was called back into session on March 1, 2010, for the making this 2010 PMAA Conference one of the most fruitfulpurpose of balancing the budget, which they were not able to doLeo (DL) bullet pointed the Health Care Reformand exciting in recent years. Many thanks to all marketers andin the regular 30-day session. There were a total of seven Housewhat would be initiated in 2010 through 2018. retailers who have actively participated in this effort! Your workBills and 16 Senate Bills introduced, all dealing with tax increases2010 (May 4) Nude, Green Leaves and Bust by Pablo Picasso is paying off! Revised dates and location were made for theto try and balance the states $5.6 billion budgetThe 2011was sold in New York for $106.5 million, setting another 2010 Idaho convention. The date was moved to July 31 thru60-Day session will begin January 18, 2011, and I predict we willworld record for a work of art sold at auction.August 3 and moved back to the Coeur dAlene Resort. Keynotebe looking at another round of tax increases. (May 6) The 2010 Flash Crash, a trillion-dollar scheduled was Idaho Lt. Governor Brad Little. UPMRA (UT): (ED) John Hill (JH) Summer Golf Classicstock market crash, occured over thirty-six MPMCSA (MT): (ED) Ronna Alexanderwas at the Homestead in June. Online operatorminutes, initiated by a series of automated trading (RA) shared photos and details oftraining was offered, and the convention and tradeprograms in a feedback loop. WPMA Scholarship recipient for show were at the Marriott in Park City in September.2010 (June 11July 11) The 2010 Federation MontanaAshleigh Ogolin fromUnderground Storage Tank amendments that passed wentInternational Football/Soccer Association (FIFA) World Cup Butte. Alcohol Server Training/Penaltyinto effect and all Utah Fuel Tax Filers were informed thatwas held in South Africa, and was won by Spain.Schedule was reviewed, along with the PACeffective in August, Fuel Tax Filings and Refund Requestscontinued on page 26Club and Environmental Quality Council. Summer 2010 WPMN Clipmust be done electronically using the XML format.HawaiiKRYSTA REESEcontinued from page 10 2020Scholarship Recipientscontinuedof YMCAs for theirorder to end negative stigma and encourage diversity, I must teach commitment to others that their contributions, even if they are small, can affect serving otherssomeone elses life. This past year, Krysta was honored with the through their Soroptimist International Organizations Violet Richardson Award Houseless Project.for both Central Oahu and the district level. This award honors As Hawaiis 69thyoung women between the ages of 14 and 18 for volunteer action Youth Governor,such as fighting drugs, crime and violence, cleaning up the envi-Krysta used her ronment and working to end discrimination and poverty.platform to spreadSeattle Pacific University in Washington State is Krystas destina-awareness about tion this fall. She wrote: While neither of my parents or grand-the environmentalparents went to college, I want to be courageous and go to the programs that shecontinental United States. My goals include getting a degree in cares about.marine biology and minoring in environmental studies at Seattle Krysta felt she made the most impact on someones life throughPacific University. I found that I could do research on conserva-the Houseless Community Outreach program with the YMCA,tion and sustainability so that I can save future generations from where she helped feed homeless people. Her groups efforts led torunout out of natural resources. My hope is to create innovative recognition on local media, which motivated others in the com- technology such as a new bioplastic, or implement research on pol-munity to take action to help the homeless. From my experienceslution, species extinction, coral bleaching, and ocean acidification. volunteering, I was able to empower and promote a legacy of com- It sounds like Krysta has her future education well planned,passion in children, young adults, veterans, and everyday people.and we wish her the best of luck as she begins the universityNow I will continue to spread the word that if a small-town girlexperience this fall. Her faithful dedication to her goals andfrom Hawaii can make a difference, then age, gender, and socialmany years of community service have prepared Krysta wellstanding do not define an individuals ability to take a stand. Into begin this new journey. SWPMA News / Summer 202023'