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Membership Info
Granite State Designers and Installers Association is a trade association of septic designers, installers and maintenance personnel, and others related to the industry. It is governed by a volunteer executive board, elected by its membership of more then 400 individuals.

Executive offices of Granite State Designers and Installers Association are maintained at 53 Regional Drive, Suite 1, Concord, NH 03301-8500, Tel. (603) 228-1231, fax (603) 228-2118, e- mail clough@choiceonemail.com. Office hours are open Monday-Friday, 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Walter Perry is the executive director.

The Calendar Year 2008 Executive Board:

Chairman:

Deborah Hinds, Hinds Septic Design Service, 49 Lawndale Ave., Franklin, NH  03235, Tel. (603) 934-3113, FAX (603) 934-4766

Vice Chairman-Designers:

Scott Hagstrom, Monadnock Septic Design, PO Box 536, Fitzwilliam, NH  03447, Tel. (603) 585-2272, FAX (603) 585-6884

Vice Chairman-Installers:

Jonathan W. Ohler, J.W. Ohler, Inc., 1442 King Hill Road, New London, NH 03257, Tel. (603) 763-7440, FAX (603) 763-7440

Vice Chairman-Pumpers:

Ed Csenge, Ed Csenge & Son, 841 Sullivan Center Road, Sullivan, NH 03445, Tel. (603) 352-1922, FAX (603) 357-0872

Secretary:

Edwin Adriance, Ted Adriance Excavation, Box 24, N. Sandwich, NH  03259, Tel. (603) 323-8288

Treasurer:

E. Clifford Trafton, Trafton Excavating, PO Box 313, Milton, NH 03851, Tel. (603) 652-9768, FAX (603) 652-9768

Immediate Past Chairman:

Russell E. Saturley, Septic System Solutions, RR 2 - Box 85 Peterborough, NH 03458-9304, Tel. (603) 924-0052

Directors:

Gary Flaherty, 335 Broad St., Hollis, NH  03049, Tel. (603) 578-9388, FAX (603) 578-9388

Carl Hagstrom, Monadnock Septic Design, PO Box 536, Fitzwilliam, NH  03447, Tel. (603) 585-2272, FAX (603) 585-6884

Randy R. Orvis, Orvis/Drew LLC, P.O. Box 239, Barrington, NH 03825, Tel. (603) 749-4000 FAX (603)749-4260

Representative to N. H. Water Supply Advisory Council:
Kenneth A. Bradley, Jr., Bradley Associates, PO Box 2524, Concord, NH  03302, Tel. (603) 234-7009

Affiliate Liaison:
Gary Spaulding, G.R. Spaulding Design Consultants, LLC, 11 Hethlon Road, Canterbury, NH  03224. Tel. (603) 783-8042

Ex Officio Executive Board Members:
Gerry Miller, 31 Ashbrook Drive, Hampton, NH 03842-1002, Tel. (603) 926-8570, FAX (603) 926-8570

Kenneth A. Bradley, Jr., Bradley Associates, PO Box 2524, Concord, NH  03302, Tel. (603) 234-7009

Robert B. Todd, Robert B. Todd Land Use Consultant, 336 Francestown Road, New Boston, NH 03070-4023, Tel. (603) 487-2996, FAX (603) 487-2997

Robert D. Woodman, Woodman Construction, RFD3, Box 406, Red Water Brook Road, Claremont, NH 03743, Tel. (603) 542-7217

Membership Information

Membership in Granite State Designers and Installers Association is open to state permitted septic designers, installers or pumpers; those working for them, individuals not licensed as an installers, designers or pumpers, but having an interest in the industry and the goals and purposes of the Association; and individuals employed in governmental agencies, not actively engaged in the design or installation of septic systems.

Individuals join the organization for a calendar year period, and if joining part way through the calendar year, can have their first year's dues prorated.

ANNUAL DUES:

Active Member.....................................$150
Installer, designer, or pumper properly licensed or formerly licensed by State of N.H.

Associate Member..................................$75
Installer, designer or pumper properly licensed or formerly licensed by State of NH, employed by, in partnership with, or a corporate officer in a company currently represented by an active member.

Affiliate Member.....................................$100
Individuals not licensed as a designer, installer or pumper but having an interest in the industry and the goals and purposes of the Association.

Public Sector Member............................$50
Individuals employed in governmental agencies, not actively engaged in the design or installation of septic systems.

 

 

Some GSDI Member Benefits:

  • Receive the monthly "NEWS BRIEF" newsletter printed and distributed by Granite State Designers and Installers Association. Filled with news about the industry, changes in laws and rules, and notes about persons and events of interest to those working in and with the septic systems industry

  • Announcements of the Association's aggressive educational program which includes workshops and conferences on a wide variety of topics, including, but not limited to alternative systems, hydric soils, wetlands, replacement of failed systems, etc.

  • Members receive sizable discounts on attendance at most Association sponsored workshops, seminar and conferences.

  • Voluntary participation in a discounted long distance phone service, saving many substantial $$ on phone service.

  • FREE membership decal for use in your office window, on your vehicle, or equipment.

  • An aggressive legislative and regulatory program that monitors and lobbies for and against proposed changes to state laws and regulations affecting the septic industry and its members. Makes substantial efforts to protect interests of members, and to improve and protect our environment. GSDI can become your voice in these matters.

  • GSDI has representation on major boards, commissions, and ad hock committees dealing with environmental matters, and is an active player in most deliberations having a potential impact upon its members.

  • GSDI provides and maintains active communication and liaison with legislators, regulators, governmental agencies, other trade and professional groups, and the general public on matters affecting the septic industry. Association enjoys a positive, produce working relationship with most related agencies.

  • GSDI provides an excellent networking vehicle for proper and informative communication between members and other decision makers. Provides an excellent opportunity to build your own business.

  • Public relations programs to educate the public about need for proper design, installation and maintenance of septic systems...to aid in protecting our environment.

  • Hosts an annual septic conference and trade show featuring speakers on key industry topics, and more than two dozen exhibitors who display the latest in systems, products and services available in the industry.

  • Members serve as active volunteers on committees and boards to develop programs and services for members and the general public, and as a liaison between membership and various officials and agencies.

  • Maintains full time Concord-based executive offices to provide answers to member questions, to respond to member concerns, and to develop and maintain programs that benefit the industry.

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