The Annual Meeting of the Old Dominion Highway Contractors Association took place Friday, October 16, 2009 at the Boar’s Head Inn in Charlottesville Virginia.  

After meeting at noon for a group lunch, the Board of Directors met to discuss various agenda items including the Association’s 2010 budget, bylaws update, PAC update and the 2010 legislative dinner.  The board voted to keep dues at their present levels for the coming membership year, with a continued focus on new member recruitment.  

At the General Membership Meeting, outgoing President David Branscome gave his President’s report as well as an update on how VDOT is involving the industry in responding to required state budget cutbacks. Those members currently serving on VDOT advisory committees also provided updates.  After unanimously approving a revision to the bylaws to make technical corrections and provide the board with greater flexibility to conduct business, the membership voted unanimously to approve the following slate of officers and directors for the 2009-2010 year:

                              Officers:

• President-Wilson Whitehurst of Whitehurst Paving Company
• Vice-President-Rocky Hedrick of Fort Chiswell Construction Company
• Secretary Treasurer- Tom Sproule of Adams Construction Company
• Past-President- David Branscome of Branscome Paving Company

                         
                              Directors:

• Ed Dalrymple of Chemung Construction
• David Houser of Blakemore Construction
• Jerry Short of W-L Construction & Paving

Following the General Membership Meeting, Phil Abraham of the Vectre Corporation moderated a Transportation Panel  of John “Butch” Davies of the Commonwealth Transportation Board and VDOT Chief Engineer Malcolm Kerley. Both provided candid comments regarding Virginia’s current transportation issues and responded to questions form the audience.  

Following a reception, The Honorable Gerald Baliles, 65th Governor of the Commonwealth of Virginia and Director of the Miller Center of Public Affairs, joined Association members for dinner and provided details on the transportation infrastructure recommendations the Center will be providing to Congress in the near future.

On Saturday following breakfast, members had the opportunity to play golf at the resort.