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LDPC Meeting | Southwest VA Region 7 | Waynesboro
2025-03-18 10:00 - 11:30 (America/Detroit) | Shentel Center, 1150 Shenandoah Village Dr., Waynesboro, VA, 22980, United States
LDPC Meeting | Southwest VA Region 7 | Waynesboro
Tuesday
March 18, 2025
10:00 AM – 11:30 AM
Shentel Center
1150 Shenandoah Village Drive
Waynesboro, VA 22980
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LDPC Meeting | Eastern VA Region 1 | Hampton
2025-03-18 11:00 - 13:00 | 20 Basil Sawyer Drive Hampton, VA 23666, 20 Basil Sawyer Drive, Hampton, VA, 23666, United States
LDPC Meeting | Eastern VA Region 1 | Hampton
Tuesday
March 18, 2025
11:00 AM – 1:00 PM
20 Basil Sawyer Drive
Hampton, VA 23666
AGENDA
Welcome
Updates from the SCC & Virginia 811
Guest Speaker | Michael Scales | Damage Investigations
Open Discussion
RSVP: https://lp.constantcontactpages.com/ev/reg/s2hhck9
| Lunch Provided by S&N Communications |

LDPC Meeting | Central VA Region 2 | Palmyra
2025-03-19 11:00 - 13:00 | Palmyra Training Center, 1293 Salem Church Rd., Palmyra, VA, 22963, United States
LDPC Meeting | Central VA Region 2 | Palmyra
3/19/2025
11:00 AM – 1:00 PM
Palmyra Training Center
1293 Salem Church Rd.
Palmyra, VA, 22963
Register Here: https://lp.constantcontactpages.com/ev/reg/waywdc9

LDPC Meeting | Eastern VA Region 3 | Suffolk
2025-03-20 10:00 - 12:30 | City of Suffolk – Public Works – Administration, 800 Carolina Road, Suffolk, VA, 23434, United States
LOCAL DAMAGE PREVENTION COMMITTEE (LDPC) Meeting
Eastern VA Region 3 | Suffolk
Thursday
March 20, 2025
10:00 AM- 12:30 PM
City of Suffolk Public Works Administration
800 Carolina Road
Suffolk, VA 23434
RSVP HERE: https://lp.constantcontactpages.com/ev/reg/wf2zqqf

LDPC Meeting | Northern VA Region 2 | Herndon
2025-03-27 10:00 - 12:00 | Hilton Hotel – Washington Dulles Airport, 13869 Park Center Rd., Herndon, VA, 20171, United States
LDPC Meeting | Northern VA Region 2 | Herndon
Thursday
March 27, 2025
10:00 AM – 12:00 PM
Hilton Hotel – Washington Dulles Airport
13869 Park Center Rd.
Herndon, VA 20171
REGISTER HERE: https://lp.constantcontactpages.com/ev/reg/pxsgzyq

Eastern VA Region 2 | LDPC Meeting | Chesapeake
2025-03-27 10:00 - 12:30 | Homewood Suites by Hilton, 1569 Crossways Blvd., Chesapeake, VA, 23322, United States
Eastern VA Region 2 | Chesapeake
Thursday | March 27, 2025
10:00 AM – 12:30 PM
Homewood Suites by Hilton
1569 Crossways Blvd.
Chesapeake, VA 23322
REGISTER HERE: https://lp.constantcontactpages.com/ev/reg/rqqxjwd

LDPC Meeting | Southwest VA Region 3 | Abingdon
2025-04-10 10:00 - 11:00 | Southwest Virginia Higher Education Center (Room 230), 1 Partnership Circle, Abingdon, VA, United States
LDPC Meeting | Southwest VA Region 3 | Abingdon

Thursday
April 10, 2025
10:00 AM – 11:00 AM
Southwest Virginia Higher Education Center (Room 230)
1 Partnership Circle
Abingdon, VA 24210
RSVP Here: https://lp.constantcontactpages.com/ev/reg/qpaarkx

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LDPC Meeting | Southwest VA Region 1 | Danville
2025-04-17 14:00 - 15:30 | Pepsi Cola Building, 661 Craghead St., Danville, VA, 24541, United States
LDPC Meeting | Southwest VA Region 1 | Danville
Thursday
April 17, 2025
2:00 PM – 3:30 PM
Pepsi Cola Building
661 Craghead St.
Danville, VA 24541
REGISTER HERE: https://lp.constantcontactpages.com/ev/reg/638jsg9
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LDPC Meeting | Northern VA Region 1 | Stephens City
2025-04-24 09:00 - 11:00 | Frederick Water, 315 Tasker Rd., Stephens City, VA, 22655, United States
LDPC Meeting | Northern VA Region 1 | Stephens City
Thursday
April 24, 2025
9:00 AM – 11:00 AM
Frederick Water
315 Tasker Rd.
Stephens City, VA 22655
NOTE: The Maintenance Building does not have a name plaque. It is located a few yards behind the main office, which faces Tasker Road.
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LDPC Meeting | Central Virginia Region 1 | Ashland
2025-04-30 12:00 - 14:00 | Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Hanover-Ashland, VA, 11600 Lakeridge Parkway, Ashland, VA, 23005, United States
LDPC Meeting
Central Virginia Region 1 | Ashland
Wednesday
April 30, 2025
12:00 PM – 2:00 PM
Country Inn &.Suites By Radisson
11600 Lakeridge Parkway
Ashland, VA 23005
AGENDA
Welcome
SCC & VA811 Updates
Hanover County Sheriff Dept- Crime Prevention
Open Discussion
Lunch generously provided by Badger, Inc.
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Open House Damage Prevention Training
2025-05-01 11:00 - 12:30 | Columbia Gas of Virginia, 25 Blue Bird Ln., Buena Vista, VA, 24416, United States
Open House Damage Prevention Training
Presented by Columbia Gas of Virginia
Thursday | May 1, 2025
11:00 AM – 12:30 PM
Columbia Gas of Virginia
25 Blue Bird Ln.
Buena Vista, VA 24416
* Registration is limited to twenty participants
Light snacks will be available during the event.
This training session will feature the recently updated Dig with CARE training material and will focus on Virginia law and industry best practices. The training is designed to help reduce the likelihood of damages that can lead to injury or death, environmental harm, service disruptions, and financial consequences.
REGISTRATION IS NOW FULL

Exactix Live Demo for Current WTE Users
2025-05-09 14:00 - 15:00
Get a First Look at the New Exactix System
Friday | May 9, 2025
2:00 PM – 3 PM
Join Virginia 811 for a free 60-minute live demo to get a first look at the Exactix platform before its official launch.
Designed for current WTE users, this general session offers a first look at Exactix, a walkthrough on how to enter a Locate Request, and an open Q&A—giving you a clear understanding of what’s changing and helping you feel more confident ahead of the transition.
No registration needed—just drop in, ask questions, and see what’s ahead!
Join the live session here:
https://us06web.zoom.us/j/86199427851?pwd=[REDACTED]

LDPC Meeting | Southwest VA Region 4 | Norton
2025-05-21 09:00 - 10:00 | Norton Expo Center, 115 8th Street SW, Norton, VA, 24273, United States
LDPC Meeting | Southwest VA Region 4 | Norton
Wednesday
May 21, 2025
9:00 AM – 10:00 AM
Norton Expo Center
115 8th Street SW
Norton, VA 24273
REGISTER HERE: https://lp.constantcontactpages.com/ev/reg/cayemse

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Exactix Live Demo for Current WTE Users
2025-05-23 14:00 - 15:00
Get a First Look at the New Exactix System
Friday | May 23, 2025
2:00 PM – 3 PM
Join Virginia 811 for a free 60-minute live demo to get a first look at the Exactix platform before its official launch.
Designed for current WTE users, this general session offers a first look at Exactix, a walkthrough on how to enter a Locate Request, and an open Q&A—giving you a clear understanding of what’s changing and helping you feel more confident ahead of the transition.
No registration needed—just drop in, ask questions, and see what’s ahead!
Join the live session here:
https://us06web.zoom.us/j/81698617540?pwd=[REDACTED]

Memorial Day
2025-05-26
Virginia 811 will be closed for Memorial Day.
Only Emergency and 3 Hour Notice tickets will be processed on this day.

Exactix Locate Request Management Training – presented by VA811 Member Services
2025-06-05 13:00 - 14:00
Exactix Locate Request Management Training
Thursday
June 5, 2025
1:00 PM – 2:00 PM
Presented by Marty Mitchem, Member Services Liaison, Virginia 811
Designed for Member contacts, this session dives into the tools and features of the new Exactix platform from a locate request management perspective:
Overview of the New Exactix Platform

Terminology Changes

Tickets Menu

How To Post Positive Response
Past Due Requests
View Requests On Map

How to Search for Locate Requests
How To Manage Account and/or Contacts
Reports
There will also be an open Q&A session – giving you a clear understanding of what’s changing and helping you feel more confident ahead of the transition.
No registration is required. Please join the live session here:
https://us06web.zoom.us/j/89119707294?pwd=[REDACTED]
Passcode: [REDACTED]

Exactix Live Demo for Current WTE Users
2025-06-05 14:00 - 15:00
Get a First Look at the New Exactix System
Thursday | June 5, 2025
2:00 PM – 3:00 PM
Join Virginia 811 for a free 60-minute live demo to get a first look at the Exactix platform before its official launch.
Designed for current WTE users, this general session offers a first look at Exactix, a walkthrough on how to enter a Locate Request, and an open Q&A—giving you a clear understanding of what’s changing and helping you feel more confident ahead of the transition.
No registration needed—just drop in, ask questions, and see what’s ahead!
Join the live session here:
https://us06web.zoom.us/j/81755323916?pwd=[REDACTED]
Passcode: [REDACTED]

Virginia 811 Annual Membership Meeting - Virtual
2025-06-11 09:00 - 12:00
Virginia 811 Annual Membership Meeting | Virtual
Wednesday | June 11, 2025
9:00 AM – 12:00 PM

Attention All Members:

As we approach the projected June 27, 2025 conversion launch to the new Exactix system, we invite all Members to attend this important Annual Membership meeting. This session will provide critical information on the upcoming changes and ensure that everyone is aligned ahead of the launch.

This meeting will be your opportunity to hear directly from key departments and teams about the upcoming changes. We’ll be covering essential components of the new Exactix software and what everyone needs to know to ensure a smooth transition. Your active participation is critical to the success of this launch.

We are counting on each of you to be informed and engaged, as a smooth transition is essential for the success and efficiency of the new system.

We look forward to seeing you there and working together to make this transition seamless!

MEMBER MEETING AGENDA
9:00 AM
Welcome
9:05 AM
Session 1 | Web Ticket Entry (WTE) Update | Anna Holtz
9:30 AM
Session 2 | Member Update | Marty Mitchem
9:50 AM
Session 3 | Mapping Update | Marcy Carroll
10:10 AM
Session 4 | Contact Center Update | Diana Stokes
10:30 AM
Member Business | Scott Crawford
10:50 AM
Exactix Users Panel led by Frank Giannini
Featuring special guests from current Exactix users, including South Carolina 811 and UDigNY
11:30 AM
Q&A Session
11:55 AM
Closing Remarks & Prize Drawings

Please RSVP to Marty Mitchem at MMitchem@VA811.com

Join Zoom Meeting
(Please note: This is an updated link, replacing the one shared before June 5, 2025.)
https://us06web.zoom.us/j/87329207018?pwd=[REDACTED]

Passcode: [REDACTED]
Webinar ID: 873 2920 7018

Exactix Live Demo for Current WTE Users
2025-06-12 14:00 - 15:00
Get a First Look at the New Exactix System
Thursday | June 12, 2025
2:00 PM – 3:00 PM
Join Virginia 811 for a free 60-minute live demo to get a first look at the Exactix platform before its official launch.
Designed for current WTE users, this general session offers a first look at Exactix, a walkthrough on how to enter a Locate Request, and an open Q&A—giving you a clear understanding of what’s changing and helping you feel more confident ahead of the transition.
No registration needed—just drop in, ask questions, and see what’s ahead!
Join the live session here:
https://us06web.zoom.us/j/82072522083?pwd=[REDACTED]
Passcode: [REDACTED]

Exactix Locate Request Management Training – presented by VA811 Member Services
2025-06-13 09:00 - 10:00
Exactix Locate Request Management Training
Friday
June 13, 2025
9:00 AM – 10:00 AM
Presented by Marty Mitchem, Member Services Liaison, Virginia 811
Designed for Member contacts, this session dives into the tools and features of the new Exactix platform from a locate request management perspective:
Overview of the New Exactix Platform

Terminology Changes

Tickets Menu

How To Post Positive Response
Past Due Requests
View Requests On Map

How to Search for Locate Requests
How To Manage Account and/or Contacts
Reports
There will also be an open Q&A session – giving you a clear understanding of what’s changing and helping you feel more confident ahead of the transition.
No registration is required. Please join the live session here:
https://us06web.zoom.us/j/83083687387?pwd=[REDACTED]
Passcode: [REDACTED]

Juneteenth
2025-06-19
Virginia 811 will be closed for Juneteenth.
Only Emergency and 3 Hour Notice tickets will be processed on this day.

Exactix Locate Request Management Training – presented by VA811 Member Services
2025-06-20 13:00 - 14:00
Exactix Locate Request Management Training
Friday
June 20, 2025
1:00 PM – 2:00 PM
Presented by Marty Mitchem, Member Services Liaison, Virginia 811
Designed for Member contacts, this session dives into the tools and features of the new Exactix platform from a locate request management perspective:
Overview of the New Exactix Platform

Terminology Changes

Tickets Menu

How To Post Positive Response
Past Due Requests
View Requests On Map

How to Search for Locate Requests
How To Manage Account and/or Contacts
Reports
There will also be an open Q&A session – giving you a clear understanding of what’s changing and helping you feel more confident ahead of the transition.
No registration is required. Please join the live session here:
https://us06web.zoom.us/j/88175599096?pwd=[REDACTED]
Passcode: [REDACTED]

Exactix Live Demo for Current WTE Users
2025-06-20 14:00 - 15:00
Get a First Look at the New Exactix System
Friday | June 20, 2025
2:00 PM – 3:00 PM
Join Virginia 811 for a free 60-minute live demo to get a first look at the Exactix platform before its official launch.
Designed for current WTE users, this general session offers a first look at Exactix, a walkthrough on how to enter a Locate Request, and an open Q&A—giving you a clear understanding of what’s changing and helping you feel more confident ahead of the transition.
No registration needed—just drop in, ask questions, and see what’s ahead!
Join the live session here:
https://us06web.zoom.us/j/84219498071?pwd=[REDACTED]
Passcode: [REDACTED]

Independence Day
2025-07-04
Virginia 811 will be closed for Independence Day.
Only Emergency and 3 Hour Notice tickets will be processed on this day.

Open House Damage Prevention Training
2025-07-16 09:00 - 11:00 | Columbia Gas of VA Training Center, 1812 Coyote Drive, Chester, VA, 23836, United States
Open House Damage Prevention Training
Presented by Columbia Gas of Virginia
Wednesday | July 16, 2025
9:00 AM – 11:00 AM
Columbia Gas Training Center
1812 Coyote Dr.
Chester, VA 23836
* Registration is limited to twenty participants
This training session will feature the recently updated Dig with CARE training material and will focus on Virginia law and industry best practices. The training is designed to help reduce the likelihood of damages that can lead to injury or death, environmental harm, service disruptions, and financial consequences.
UPDATE: Registration for this event has reached its maximum capacity and is now closed.

LDPC Meeting | Roanoke | SW VA 5
2025-07-18 10:00 - 11:30 | South County Library, 6303 Merriman Road, Roanoke, VA, VA 24018, United States
LDPC Meeting | Roanoke | Southwest VA Region 5
Friday
July 18, 2025
10:00 AM – 11:30 AM
South County Library (Meeting Room 2)
6303 Merriman Rd.
Roanoke, VA 24018
AGENDA:
Updates: Virginia 811 and State Corporation Commission (SCC)
Guest Speaker | Anna Holtz | Virginia 811 Supervisor of QA/QC | Exactix Presentation with Q&A
Guest Speaker | Brian Simmons | Roanoke County Fire Marshall

RSVP HERE: https://lp.constantcontactpages.com/ev/reg/4hnp9w6

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LDPC Meeting | Chester| Central VA Region 3
2025-08-19 09:00 - 11:00 | Columbia Gas of Virginia Training Center, 1812 Coyote Dr., Chester, VA, 23836, United States
Local Damage Prevention Committee (LDPC) Meeting
Chester | Central Virginia Region 3
Tuesday
August 19, 2025
9:00 AM – 11:00 AM
Columbia Gas of Virginia – Training Facility
1812 Coyote Dr.
Chester, VA 23836
BREAKFAST SPONSOR: Columbia Gas of Virginia

AGENDA:
Updates: Virginia 811 and State Corporation Commission (SCC)
Session | Locating Utilities | Presented by UtiliQuest
NOTE: PPE is required to participate in the hands-on locating exercise.
Please bring the following items with you:
Hard Hat, Safety Vest, Work Boots, Gloves
Participants without proper PPE will not be able to take part in the exercise.
PARKING NOTE: Please back into all standard (non–pull-through) parking spaces.

RSVP HERE: https://lp.constantcontactpages.com/ev/reg/4hnp9w6

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Labor Day
2025-09-01
Virginia 811 will be closed for Labor Day.
Only Emergency and 3 Hour Notice tickets will be processed on this day.

Paradigm Pipeline Safety Awareness Training Program – VA Beach
2025-09-08 17:30 - 19:00 | Moose Family Center 1198, 3133 Shipps Corner Rd., Virginia Beach, VA, 23453-2925, United States
Paradigm Pipeline Safety Awareness Training Program – VA Beach
Monday
September 8, 2025
5:30 PM
Moose Family Center 1198
3133 Ships Corner Rd.
Virginia Beach, VA 23453
Counties Served:
Chesapeake, Portsmouth, Suffolk, Virginia Beach
REGISTER HERE: https://va.pipeline-awareness.com/meeting_schedule

Paradigm Pipeline Safety Awareness Training Program – Smithfield
2025-09-09 11:00 - 12:30 | The Smithfield Center, 220 N. Church St., Smithfield, VA, 23430, United States
Paradigm Pipeline Safety Awareness Training Program – Smithfield
Tuesday
September 9, 2025
11:00 AM
The Smithfield Center
220 N. Church St.
Smithfield, VA 23430-1206
Counties Served:
Isle of Wight, Surry
REGISTER HERE: https://va.pipeline-awareness.com/meeting_schedule
