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TCAPWA & SWANA

2016 CONFERENCE MEMPHIS, TN
NOVEMBER 8-10

This year’s conference is building on a tradition TENTATIVE AGENDA
of excellence. There will be the always popular (and
highly competitive) Equipment Rodeo, plus a Golf Tuesday, November 8
Outing, Trade Show, Host Branch Reception, Technical
Sessions, Awards Ceremony, and Wrap-Up Party. 8 a.m. Golf Outing - The Links
In addition, there will be an Industry Tour of a 1916 at Galloway Golf Course
Pumping Station, a Young Professionals Service (Includes Lunch)
Project and Evening Outing, and Cornhole Games
before the Rodeo. 1 p.m. 1916 Gayoso Pumping Station Tour

Conference Location: The 2016 Conference will be 7 p.m. TCAPWA Board Meeting & Dinner
at the Sheraton Memphis Downtown Hotel, (901)
527-7300, conveniently connected to the Cook Wednesday, November 9
Convention Center and just moments away from
Mud Island (location of the Equipment Rodeo) and 9 a.m. Registration Opens at the
Beale Street (location of the President’s Reception Sheraton Downtown for Vendors
and Wrap-Up Party). A special hotel rate is available
through October 12; use code “2K05AA.” 9 a.m. Registration Opens at Mud Island
for Rodeo Participants
Registration: Forms are available in this publication
and online for Attendees, Vendors and Sponsors. 9-11 a.m. Young Professionals Event
There is a discount for attendees registering by at Mud Island
October 14. Contact Mark Miller at markmiller@
charter.net or call (865) 850-1534 for additional 10 a.m. Rodeo Practice Time
information. Registration is also available online at
tennessee.apwa.net. 11:30 a.m. Rodeo Lunch at Harbor Landing
on Mud Island sponsored by
Rodeo: The following competitions will again be River City Hydraulics and
included this year – Skid Steer, Knuckleboom, CMI Equipment
Gradall, Wheel Loader, Backhoe, and Auto Refuse
Truck. Awards are given to the top three winners in 12:30 p.m. Rodeo Competition Begins
each category and to the top three overall winners.
The city with the most winners also receives special 11 a.m.- 3 p.m. Vendor/Exhibitor Set Up
recognition. at Cook Convention Center

Young Professionals: Young Professionals in the 4 p.m. Exhibits Open
Public Works field bring their energy and fun to the Non-Compete Exhibit Time
conference again this year. YP events include corn
hole before and during the Equipment Rodeo and a 5-6:30 p.m. Host Branch Reception and
Thursday evening outing with many opportunities to Rodeo Awards Ceremony
network with peers and mentors.
6:30 p.m. Young Professionals Outing
Educational/Technical Sessions: Choose from
sessions presented by TCAPWA and SWANA. Expert Dinner on Your Own
speakers will inspire you to make a difference in
Public Works throughout Tennessee and throughout Thursday, November 10
your career. CPU credits may be available.
8-8:50 a.m. Vendor/Exhibitor Breakfast
and Business Meeting

8:50 a.m. Exhibit Hall Opens

9-9:50 a.m. Technical Sessions 1

10-10:50 a.m. Technical Sessions 2

11-11:30 a.m. Non-Compete Exhibit Time

11:30 a.m. Luncheon and Awards
Presentation Ceremony

1-1:30 p.m. Non-Compete Exhibit Time

1:30-3:30 p.m. Vendor/Exhibitor Booth Teardown

1:30-2:20 p.m. Technical Sessions 3

2:30-3:30 p.m. Technical Sessions 4

5:30 p.m. President’s Reception and
Wrap-Up Party on Beale Street

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