Call for 2020 AES nominations

 Dear Colleagues,

The AES is looking for folks willing to run for the following positions:
  • Chair (one year term)
  • Vice-chair/Chair-elect (two year term)
  • Steering Committee (2 year term)
If interested, please submit a brief biography and candidate statement (1-2 paragraphs each) describing your interest in serving by June 15. You can submit your interest, along with any questions, to poole.alex@gmail.com.  
Sincerely,
Alex Poole
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122255 says:
Importance of a proper sub-base for artificial grass installatio

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114677 says:
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