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TCAPWA & SWANA

2017 CONFERENCE KNOXVILLE, TN
NOVEMBER 7-9

This year’s conference continues to build on a AGENDA
tradition of excellence.There will be the always-
popular (and highly competitive) Equipment Rodeo, Tuesday, November 7
Golf Outing,Trade Show, Host Branch Reception,
IndustryTour of the KUB Pump Station and a 8 a.m. Golf Outing - Three Ridges
Wednesday evening outing forYoung Professionals, Golf Course (Includes Lunch)
plusTechnical Sessions and the Awards Ceremony.
Don’t miss the Thursday Closing Event – a behind-the- 2 p.m. KUB Pump Station Tour
scenes tour of Neyland Stadium and Meet and Greet
with UT National Championship Coach, Phillip Fulmer. 7 p.m. TCAPWA Board Meeting & Dinner

CONFERENCE LOCATION: The 2017 Conference will Wednesday, November 8
be held at the Knoxville Holiday Inn World’s Fair Park
and Convention Center, (865) 419-4621. A special hotel 9 a.m. Registration Opens at the
rate of $117 is available through October 8.There is Knoxville Holiday Inn World’s Fair
a link to the hotel on theTCAPWA website at Park & Convention Center
tennessee.apwa.net. for Vendors

REGISTRATION: Forms are available in this publication 9 a.m. Registration Opens at Blackstock
and online for attendees, vendors and sponsors.There Parking Lot for Rodeo Participants
is a discount for attendees registering by October 7.
Contact Mark Miller at markmiller@charter.net or call 10 a.m. Rodeo Practice Time
(865) 850-1534 for additional information. Registration
is also available online at tennessee.apwa.net. 11:30 a.m. Rodeo Lunch at Blackstock
Parking Lot
EQUIPMENT RODEO: The following competitions will
again be included this year – Skid Steer, Knuckleboom, 12:30 p.m. Rodeo Competition Begins
Gradall, Wheel Loader, Backhoe, and Auto Refuse
Truck. Awards are given to the top three winners in 11 a.m.-3 p.m. Vendor/Exhibitor Set Up at
each category and to the top three overall winners. Knoxville Holiday Inn World’s Fair
The city with the most winners also receives special Park Convention Center
recognition.
4 p.m. Exhibits Open
YOUNG PROFESSIONALS: Young Professionals in Non-Compete Exhibit Time
the Public Works field bring their energy and fun to
the conference again this year.YP events include corn 5-6:30 p.m. Host Branch Reception and
hole before and during the Equipment Rodeo and a Rodeo Awards Ceremony in
Wednesday evening outing with many opportunities Tennessee Ballroom
to network with peers and mentors.
6:30 p.m. Young Professionals Outing
EDUCATIONAL/TECHNICAL SESSIONS: Choose from
sessions presented byTCAPWA and SWANA. Expert Dinner on Your Own
speakers will inspire you to make a difference in
Public Works throughoutTennessee and throughout Thursday, November 9
your career. CPU credits may be available.
8-8:50 a.m. Vendor/Exhibitor Breakfast
and Business Meeting in
Tennessee Ballroom

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

4 p.m. Meet and Greet with Phillip Fulmer
and a Behind-the-Scenes Tour of
Neyland Stadium including Dinner

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