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“Insight to Onsite”

2016 Minnesota Onsite Wastewater Convention

Sponsored by MOWA In Cooperation with the University of Minnesota,

and the Minnesota Pollution Control Agency

Registration Packet

Attendee

Registration

Due By January 15,

2016

River’s Edge Convention Center

St. Cloud, MN

January 26th – 28

th, 2016

Dear Convention Attendee:

The Minnesota Onsite Wastewater Association, in cooperation with the University of Minnesota and the Minnesota Pollution Control Agency, will present the 2016 Minnesota Onsite Wastewater Convention January 26

th – 28

th, 2016!

At the 2016 convention, we will offer over 30 booths at the River’s Edge Convention Center in St. Cloud, MN – one of the most celebrated choices for conventions in Minnesota. This year’s conference theme is “Insight to Onsite.” The theme for Tuesday’s pre-conference is “Taking Care of Technology.” Our keynote speakers are Tom Fritts, presenting on “The Future of the Onsite Industry,” and Hector Hernandez, who will offer several sessions on “Preparing Yourself for Dog Encounters,” – a popular favorite on the national circuit. We will offer MPCA updates and a Closing Session on “The Onsite Wastewater Industry and Our Carbon Footprint,” by Jessica Kautz. We also bring back the popular open forum presentations. Back by popular demand is the free MPCA

Re-Testing Exam Session on Tuesday afternoon and - new this year – Pipelayer Training will also be offered on Tuesday afternoon. Tuesday promises to be action-packed this year with the Trade Show opening at 4:00 pm and a fun social event on tap for that evening. Join us at the Exhibit Hall from 4:00 – 7:00 p.m. on Tuesday for food, games, and prizes! We are also bringing back the popular Roe-d-Hoe competition and will be adding a prize for “best inexperienced” contender. First prize for the Roe-d-Hoe will be a trip to compete in the finals at the NOWRA conference in Reno, Nevada October 26 – 29, 2016. See page 6 of Exhibitor/Sponsor Registration packet for sponsorship opportunities.

Why join us at the 2016 Wastewater Convention?

As an attendee you’ll be able to earn CEUs, meet with the people who service Minnesota’s onsite industry, and network with other industry professionals. MOWA’s mission is promoting professionalism in the wastewater industry. This is achieved through involvement in education,

legislation and government relations activities, and by hosting the only onsite wastewater

convention in the state. MOWA is recognized as an important source of guidance to local and state agencies in policy and rule development. The organization works closely with the U of M’s Onsite Sewage Treatment Program and the Minnesota Pollution Control Agency to enhance education, policies, and research benefiting professionals, homeowners, government officials, and community leaders.

Within the last several years MOWA has: o Influenced new language and policies in State Code revision o Created legislation to clarify licensing requirements for SSTS systems o Expanded member services to include business management training o Moved activities around the state to better serve its members and the industry o Conducted “hands-on” Summer Seminars across Minnesota o Expanded membership options with 500+ individual and group members

None of these accomplishments could have happened without the support and leadership of MOWA members and industry suppliers and manufacturers. “Come grow with us” at our annual convention and talk to the leaders in Minnesota’s onsite wastewater industry.

We look forward to seeing you in St. Cloud January 26th

– 28th

, 2016! Brian Koski Craig Gilbertson, Sara Heger & Andy Winkler MOWA President 2016 Convention/Education Committee Co-Chairs 2016 Convention/Education Committee – Nicholas Haig, Greg Halling, Brian Koski, Pete Otterness

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Attendee Registration – Deadline: January 15th

, 2016

(One form per person, please make copies for additional individuals)

Company Name: Contact: ______________________________________

Address:

City, State, Zip:

Phone: _____________________ Fax: _____ ________________ E-Mail: _____________________

*Join or renew your membership today and receive special member conference rates (see back page for application)

See Reverse Side for Full Schedule

Grand Total:

General Registration = $__________

Please circle the day(s) you will attend: Tuesday – Wednesday - Thursday

Additional Lunch and/or Trade Show Tickets (1 ticket for each event)

Lunch Name: ______________ Name: _______________ # ____ X $35.00 = $ __

Trade Show Name: ______________ Name: _______________ # ____ X $35.00 = $ __

Total = $__________

____________________________________________________________________________________________

Payment:

Check: Payable to MOWA Amount: $___________________

Mail to: MOWA, 5200 Willson Road, Suite 310, Edina, MN 55424

Credit Card: Fax to - (952) 516-5550 or Mail to - address above

Type of Card: Visa MasterCard Amount: $___________________

Credit Card # ___________________________________________________ Expire Date: _______ / ________

Cardholder: ___________________________________ Signature: __________________________________________ By this signature I authorize MOWA to process fees pertaining to this MN Onsite Wastewater Convention.


"Insight to Onsite”

River’s Edge – St. Cloud, MN January 26th – 28th, 2016

Cancellation Fee:: $100. Written notice of cancellation must be received in the MOWA office no later than 01/23/16. No refunds after 01/23/16.

MOWA Members

By January 15th

, 2016: All 3 Convention Days $295

Any 2 Convention Days $235

1 Day: Tues. OR Wed. $150

1 Day: Thursday Only $100 1 Day: Pipelayer Training Only $75

After January 15th

, 2016: WALK-IN All 3 Convention Days $375 Any 2 Convention Days $315

1 Day: Tues. OR Weds. $230


I agree to indemnify and hold harmless Minnesota Onsite Wastewater Association (MOWA), from any and all liability, loss, damage, or expense from any incident which may arise while attending any portion of the 2016 MOWA Annual Convention. If applies, I authorize any photos taken of me at this event to be published in MOWA’s Little Digger and/or other MOWA-related promotional materials. Signature: _______________________________________________ Date: _________________________________

Non-Members*

By January 15th

, 2016: All 3 Convention Days $395

Any 2 Convention Days $290

1 Day: Tues. OR Weds. $195


After January 15th

, 2016: WALK-IN All 3 Convention Days $475 Any 2 Convention Days $370

1 Day: Tues. or Weds. $275


Registration Includes: Admission, Luncheons, Reception, Trade Show,

Entertainment AND Education

(everyone receiving CEUs must pay registration fee)

GREAT VALUE FOR YOUR EDUCATION

DOLLARS!

SELECTION

8:30 AM 9:20 AM _____ I will attend



11:10 AM 12:00 PM _____ I will attend

1:00 PM 1:50 PM _____ I will attend


3:00 PM 4:00 AM _____ I will attend



SELECTION




Track I Track II Track III SELECTION

1:00 PM 1:50 PM Panel: LGU Compliance Management

(1.00 D)

Design Guidance Update and Other

Establishments (1.00 D)

Preparing Yourself for Dog Encounters -

Part II (0.00) _____ I will attend

1:50 PM 2:40 PM Panel: LGU Compliance Management

(1.00 D)

The Forgotten Flows: Commercial

Systems 1,000-5,000 gpd (1.00 D)

Preparing Yourself for DogEncounters -

Part III (0.00)____ T1 ____ T2

____ T3

2:40 PM 3:30 PM LGU/Inspector Panel: Existing Sysems

Inspections (1.00 D)

Treating Difficult Waste Streams with

Moving Bed Biofilm Reactors (1.00 D)

Preparing Yourself for Dog Encounters -

Part IV (0.00)____ T1 ____ T2

____ T3

Track I Track II Track III SELECTION

8:00 AM 8:50 AM Panel: Design & Installation (1.00 D) Application and Installation of Low Profile

Septic Tanks (1.00 D)

Trench Safety (1.00 I)____ T1 ____ T2

____ T3

8:50 AM 9:40 AM Panel: Design & Installation (1.00 D) Building Sewers and SSTS – What SSTS

Professionals Need to Know (1.00 D)

Confined Space Update (1.00 I)____ T1 ____ T2

____ T3


10:00 AM 10:50 AM Panel: Service Providing & Maintenance

(1.00 D)

State and Local SSTS Program

Administration (1.00 D)

Case Study of Common OSHA Violations

(1.00 I)____ T1 ____ T2

____ T3

10:50 AM 11:40 AM Panel: Service Providing & Maintenance

(1.00 D)

Effects of Soil Aeration on Septic

Systems (1.00 I)

Malfunction Troubleshooting (1.00 D)____ T1 ____ T2

____ T3

11:40 AM 12:30 PM _____ I will attend

The Future of the Onsite Industry (1.00 D)

Tank Manufacturers Meeting (note: must register for at least one day of the convention to attend) (0.00 )

Time

Preparing Yourself for Dog Encounters -Part I (0.00)

THURSDAY, JANUARY 28, 2016

Time

MPCA Update (1.00 D)

Time

Topic/(CEU)

Closing Session: The Onsite Wastewater Industry and Our Carbon Footprint (1.00 I)

Overview of Type IV System (1.00 D)

Topic/(CEU)

Bio-Microbics: Why Service Is As Important As the Design (1.00 D)

O&M of Advantex Pretreatment Systems (1.00 D)

Time

WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 27, 2016

Delta ECOPOD Operation & Maintenance/ Operation & Maintenance of NIBBLER Systems (1.00 D)

Puraflo Peat Filter O&M (1.00 D)

MOWA 2016 Convention - Education Schedule & Sign-Up

TUESDAY, JANUARY 26, 2016

(please complete and return to the MOWA office with your Convention registration)

Schedule Subject to Change and CEUs Subject to MPCA Approval

Operating Permits & Service Provider Panel (1.00 D)

MPCA Retesting (offered at no charge) (0.00)

Pipelayer Training (3.00)

Hoot Systems for MN Maintenance (1.00 D)

Preconference: "Taking Care of Technology"

Convention Overview

Tuesday, January 26th

:

Registration 7:30 am - 9:00 am

Preconference 8:30 am – 12:00 pm

Lunch 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm

Preconference 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm

Pipelayer Training* 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm

MPCA Retest** 1:00 pm - 5:00 pm

Trade Show Set-Up 1:00 pm – 4:00 pm

Trade Show Opening Reception & Roe-d-Hoe 4:00 pm - 7:00 pm

Wednesday, January 27th

:


Breakfast/Trade Show/Roe-d-Hoe 7:30 am - 9:00 am

MOWA President's Welcome 8:30 am - 8:45 am

NOWRA Update 8:45 am - 9:00 am

MPCA Update 9:00 am - 9:50 am

Keynote Speakers: Tom Fritts 9:50 am - 10:40 am

Keynote Speaker: Hector Hernandez 10:40 am - 11:40 am

Trade Show Open / Lunch / Annual Meeting / Open Forum 11:40 am - 1:00 pm

Tracks 1 - 3 1:00 pm - 3:30 pm

Vendor Show/Roe-d-Hoe – Appetizers & Cash Bar 3:30 pm - 6:00 pm

MOWA Scholarship & Outreach Auction 5:00 pm - 6:00 pm

Thursday, January 28th

:


Tracks 1 – 3 8:00 am - 11:40 am

Tank Manufacturers Meeting*** 10:00 am - 10:50 am

Closing Session 11:40 am - 12:30 pm

MOWA Board Meeting 12:30 pm - 2:00 pm

Convention Close 2:00 pm

*Pipelayer Training Attendees must register for at least one day of the convention to attend

**MPCA Retest available at no fee

***Tank Manufacturers Meeting Attendees must register for at least one day of the convention to attend


"Insight to Onsite”

River’s Edge Convention Center January 26th – 28th, 2016

Lodging: Discounted nightly room rates for convention attendees available at

Best Western Plus – Kelly Inn, 100 – 4th

Avenue, So. /St. Cloud, MN 56301

Call for Reservations: (320) 253-0606

(Mention “Minnesota Onsite Wastewater Association Group”)

*FREE PARKING & FREE WI-FI THROUGHOUT*

Reserve before January 12, 2016 for discounted MOWA Convention nightly room rates –

Single: $99 ▲ Double: $99

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Membe r ship: R ene w al New Member

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Note: Y our MO W A Membership includes one NOWR A membership Memberships are based on calendar year - After July 1st, new members pay $140-individual / $190-business or gov’t groups for remainder of 2016

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