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TCAPWA & SWANA
2016 CONFERENCE MEMPHIS, TN
NOVEMBER 8-10
This year’s conference is building on a tradition 2016 CONFERENCE AGENDA
of excellence. There will be the always popular Tuesday, November 8
(and highly competitive) Equipment Rodeo, plus a 8 a.m. Golf Outing - The Links
Golf Outing, Exhibit Hall, Host Branch Reception, at Galloway Golf Course
Technical Sessions, Awards Ceremony, Past President’s (Includes Lunch)
Reception, and Wrap-Up Party. In addition, there will be 1 p.m. 1916 Gayoso Pumping Station Tour
an Industry Tour of the 1916 Gayoso Pumping Station, 7 p.m. TCAPWA Board Meeting & Dinner
a Young Professionals Service Project and Evening Wednesday, November 9
Outing, and Cornhole Games before the Rodeo. 9 a.m. Registration Opens at the
Sheraton Downtown for Vendors
Conference Location: The 2016 Conference will be held 9 a.m. Registration Opens at Mud Island
at the Sheraton Memphis Downtown Hotel, (901) 527- for Rodeo Participants
7300, conveniently connected to the Cook Convention 9-11 a.m. Young Professionals Event
Center (location of the Exhibit booths, Technical at Mud Island
Sessions and Receptions) and just moments away 10 a.m. Rodeo Practice Time
from Mud Island (location of the Equipment Rodeo) 11:30 a.m. Rodeo Lunch at Harbor Landing
and Beale Street (location of the Wrap-Up Party). A on Mud Island sponsored by
special hotel rate is available through October 12; use River City Hydraulics and
code “2K05AA.” CMI Equipment
12:30 p.m. Rodeo Competition Begins
Registration: Forms are available in this publication 11 a.m.- 3 p.m. Vendor/Exhibitor Set Up
and online for Attendees and Vendors. There is a at Cook Convention Center
discount for attendees registering by October 14. 4 p.m. Exhibits Open
Contact Mark Miller at markmiller@charter.net or call Non-Compete Exhibit Time
(865) 850-1534 for additional information. Registration 5-6:30 p.m. Host Branch Reception and
is also available online at tennessee.apwa.net. Rodeo Awards Ceremony
6:30 p.m. Young Professionals Outing
Rodeo: The following competitions will again be Dinner on Your Own
included this year – Skid Steer, Knuckleboom, Gradall, Thursday, November 10
Wheel Loader, Backhoe, and Auto Refuse Truck. Awards 8-8:50 a.m. Vendor/Exhibitor Breakfast
are given to the top three winners in each category and and Business Meeting
to the top three overall winners. The city with the most 8:50 a.m. Exhibit Hall Opens
winners also receives special recognition. 9 - 9:50 a.m. Technical Sessions 1 (see page 6)
10 -10:50 a.m. Technical Sessions 2 (see page 6)
Young Professionals: Young Professionals in the 11-11:30 a.m. Non-Compete Exhibit Time
Public Works field bring their energy and fun to the 11:30 a.m. Luncheon and Awards
conference again this year. YP events include corn Presentation Ceremony
hole before and during the Equipment Rodeo and a 1-1:30 p.m. Non-Compete Exhibit Time
Thursday evening outing with many opportunities to 1:30-3:30 p.m. Vendor/Exhibitor Booth Teardown
network with peers and mentors. 1:30-2:20 p.m. Technical Sessions 3 (see page 6)
2:30-3:30 p.m. Technical Sessions 4 (see page 6)
Educational/Technical Sessions: Choose from twelve 5:30 p.m. Past President’s Reception
sessions presented by TCAPWA and SWANA. Expert at Cook Convention Center
speakers will inspire you to make a difference in Public 7 p.m. Wrap-Up Party at Silky O’Sullivans
Works throughout Tennessee and throughout your on Beale Street
career. CPU credits may be available.
View online at tnpublicworks.com 5
2016 CONFERENCE MEMPHIS, TN
NOVEMBER 8-10
This year’s conference is building on a tradition 2016 CONFERENCE AGENDA
of excellence. There will be the always popular Tuesday, November 8
(and highly competitive) Equipment Rodeo, plus a 8 a.m. Golf Outing - The Links
Golf Outing, Exhibit Hall, Host Branch Reception, at Galloway Golf Course
Technical Sessions, Awards Ceremony, Past President’s (Includes Lunch)
Reception, and Wrap-Up Party. In addition, there will be 1 p.m. 1916 Gayoso Pumping Station Tour
an Industry Tour of the 1916 Gayoso Pumping Station, 7 p.m. TCAPWA Board Meeting & Dinner
a Young Professionals Service Project and Evening Wednesday, November 9
Outing, and Cornhole Games before the Rodeo. 9 a.m. Registration Opens at the
Sheraton Downtown for Vendors
Conference Location: The 2016 Conference will be held 9 a.m. Registration Opens at Mud Island
at the Sheraton Memphis Downtown Hotel, (901) 527- for Rodeo Participants
7300, conveniently connected to the Cook Convention 9-11 a.m. Young Professionals Event
Center (location of the Exhibit booths, Technical at Mud Island
Sessions and Receptions) and just moments away 10 a.m. Rodeo Practice Time
from Mud Island (location of the Equipment Rodeo) 11:30 a.m. Rodeo Lunch at Harbor Landing
and Beale Street (location of the Wrap-Up Party). A on Mud Island sponsored by
special hotel rate is available through October 12; use River City Hydraulics and
code “2K05AA.” CMI Equipment
12:30 p.m. Rodeo Competition Begins
Registration: Forms are available in this publication 11 a.m.- 3 p.m. Vendor/Exhibitor Set Up
and online for Attendees and Vendors. There is a at Cook Convention Center
discount for attendees registering by October 14. 4 p.m. Exhibits Open
Contact Mark Miller at markmiller@charter.net or call Non-Compete Exhibit Time
(865) 850-1534 for additional information. Registration 5-6:30 p.m. Host Branch Reception and
is also available online at tennessee.apwa.net. Rodeo Awards Ceremony
6:30 p.m. Young Professionals Outing
Rodeo: The following competitions will again be Dinner on Your Own
included this year – Skid Steer, Knuckleboom, Gradall, Thursday, November 10
Wheel Loader, Backhoe, and Auto Refuse Truck. Awards 8-8:50 a.m. Vendor/Exhibitor Breakfast
are given to the top three winners in each category and and Business Meeting
to the top three overall winners. The city with the most 8:50 a.m. Exhibit Hall Opens
winners also receives special recognition. 9 - 9:50 a.m. Technical Sessions 1 (see page 6)
10 -10:50 a.m. Technical Sessions 2 (see page 6)
Young Professionals: Young Professionals in the 11-11:30 a.m. Non-Compete Exhibit Time
Public Works field bring their energy and fun to the 11:30 a.m. Luncheon and Awards
conference again this year. YP events include corn Presentation Ceremony
hole before and during the Equipment Rodeo and a 1-1:30 p.m. Non-Compete Exhibit Time
Thursday evening outing with many opportunities to 1:30-3:30 p.m. Vendor/Exhibitor Booth Teardown
network with peers and mentors. 1:30-2:20 p.m. Technical Sessions 3 (see page 6)
2:30-3:30 p.m. Technical Sessions 4 (see page 6)
Educational/Technical Sessions: Choose from twelve 5:30 p.m. Past President’s Reception
sessions presented by TCAPWA and SWANA. Expert at Cook Convention Center
speakers will inspire you to make a difference in Public 7 p.m. Wrap-Up Party at Silky O’Sullivans
Works throughout Tennessee and throughout your on Beale Street
career. CPU credits may be available.
View online at tnpublicworks.com 5
