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TCAPWA & SWANA

2018 CONFERENCE NASHVILLE, TN
OCTOBER 21-23

This year’s conference continues to build AGENDA
on a tradition of excellence.There will be
the always-popular (and highly competitive) Sunday, October 21
Equipment Rodeo, plus the Golf Outing,Trade
Show, Host Branch Reception, IndustryTour of 12 p.m. Golf Outing –Ted Rhodes Golf Course
the Omohundro WaterTreatment Plant (RSVP: Shotgun Start (Includes box lunch)
william.robinson@nashville.gov) and a Monday
evening outing forYoung Professionals toTOP 6:30 p.m. TCAPWA Board Meeting & Dinner
GOLF (RSVP: william.robinson@nashville.
gov), plusTechnical Sessions and the Awards Monday, October 22
Ceremony. Don’t miss the Tuesday Closing
Event – an evening at The Valentine on 9 a.m. Attendee and Vendor Registration Opens
Broadway capped off by the Predators vs. the Hilton Doubletree Downtown Nashville
San Jose Sharks!
9 a.m. Rodeo Participant Registration
CONFERENCE LOCATION: The 2018 Conference Nissan Stadium Parking Lot R
will be held at the Doubletree Downtown
Nashville, (615) 244-8200 or (800) 222-8733, 9 a.m. Rodeo PracticeTime
315 4th Ave. N, Nashville,TN 37219.
11 a.m.-3 p.m. Vendor/Exhibitor Set Up
REGISTRATION: Forms are available in this Hilton Doubletree Downtown Nashville
publication and online for attendees, vendors
and sponsors.There is a discount for attendees 11 a.m. Rodeo Lunch at Nissan Stadium
registering on or before October 5. Contact Mark Parking Lot R (Barbecue luncheon)
Miller at markmiller@charter.net or call (865)
850-1534 for additional information. Registration 12 p.m. Rodeo Competition Begins
is also available online at tennessee.apwa.net.
2:30-3:30 p.m. Tour: Omohundro WaterTreatment Plant
EQUIPMENT RODEO: The following RSVP: william.robinson@nashville.gov
competitions will again be included this year
– Skid Steer, Knuckleboom, Gradall, Wheel 4 p.m. Exhibit Hall Opens
Loader, Backhoe, and Auto RefuseTruck. Awards (Non-Compete ExhibitTime)
are given to the top three winners in each
category and to the top three overall winners. 5-6:30 p.m. Host Branch Reception and Rodeo Awards
The city with the most winners also receives Ceremony inTennessee Ballroom
special recognition.
5 p.m. Welcome by Nashville Mayor David Briley
YOUNG PROFESSIONALS: Young Professionals
in the Public Works field bring their energy and 5:10 p.m. Special Guest Speaker: Peter Laviolette
fun to the conference again this year.YP events Head Coach of the Nashville Predators
include the Monday evening outing toTOP
GOLF (RSVP: william.robinson@nashville.gov) 6-9 p.m. Young Professionals Outing –TOP GOLF
with many opportunities to network with peers RSVP: william.robinson@nashville.gov
and mentors.
Dinner on your own
EDUCATIONAL/TECHNICAL SESSIONS: Choose
from sessions presented byTCAPWA and Tuesday, October 23
SWANA. Expert speakers will inspire you to
make a difference in Public Works throughout 8-8:50 a.m. Vendor/Exhibitor Breakfast and
Tennessee and throughout your career. CPU Business Meeting inTennessee Ballroom
credits may be available.
8:50 a.m. Exhibit Hall Opens

9-9:50 a.m. Technical Sessions #1 (see pages 6-7 for topics)

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

11-11:30 a.m. Non-Compete ExhibitTime

11:30 a.m. Luncheon and Awards Presentation

1-1:30 p.m. Non-Compete ExhibitTime

1:30-3:30 p.m. Vendor/Exhibitor BoothTeardown

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

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

4-6:30 p.m. Final Night: The Valentine on Broadway
Drinks and Hors d’oeuvres

6:30 p.m. Nashville Predators vs. San Jose Sharks

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