2010 Annual Conference
20th Annual MRWA Management & Technical Conference
Proud of its Past, Poised for its Future
March 17-19, 2010
Grand Traverse Resort & Spa
Acme, Michigan
REGISTRATION IS NOW CLOSED.
PLEASE CONTACT MRWA FOR MORE INFORMATION
(989)539-4111
General Information
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Conference Schedule
Conference Sessions
Exhibitor Training Modules
| Registration Booth Hours: Tuesday, March 16, 2010: 4 p.m. – 7 p.m. Wednesday, March 17, 2010: 7 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. Thursday, March 18, 2010: 7:30 a.m. – 3:30 p.m. |
Exhibit Hall Hours: Visit the Exhibit Hall to find information about the top products and services in the industry today. Companies providing everything you need to operate your utility will be available to answer your questions. |
Annual Business Meeting:
Remember to participate in the annual business meeting!
Thursday, March 18, 2010 at 10:30 a.m.
| Who should attend the MRWA Annual Management & Technical Conference? Whether you are a council member, city manager, DPW superintendent, water or wastewater operator you will find topics that will help enhance the job that you do. |
Why should I attend? The sessions at the 2010 Michigan Rural Water Association Annual Management & Technical Conference are designed to enhance your knowledge of the latest regulatory, technical and managerial issues facing the rural water industry. |
| What’s included in my Conference Registration? | |
| Full Conference Registration Wednesday: Educational Sessions Exhibit Hall access Coffee & Rolls Lunch Meet & Greet Thursday: Educational Sessions Exhibit Hall access/hands-on sessions Continental Breakfast Lunch Awards Banquet Friday: Educational Sessions Continental Breakfast Closing Session |
One-Day Only Registrations Wednesday Only registration Educational Sessions Exhibit Hall access Coffee & Rolls Lunch Meet & Greet Thursday Only registration Educational Sessions Exhibit Hall access/hands-on sessions Continental Breakfast Lunch Friday Only registration Educational Sessions Continental Breakfast Closing Session |
Please Note:
Banquet Tickets must be purchased separately if you are registering for a One-Day Only Registration.
Policies:
Mandatory use of registration name badges will be enforced for admittance to all conference events, meals, sessions & exhibit hall.
Registrations without payment will not be processed until payment is received.
Registrations must be postmarked by March 5, 2010 to receive the Early Bird registration rate.
Cancellations: A request for a refund must be written and postmarked no later than March 1, 2010. A $25.00 administrative fee will be charged for requests after 3/01/10. No refunds after March 6, 2010.
Sponsors
| Wednesday Lunch Co-Sponsor | Wightman & Associates |
| Registration Booth Sponsor | Peerless - Midwest Inc. |
| Bronze Sponsors | JGM Valve Corp |
| Wolverine Engineers & Surveyors, Inc. | |
| Hospitality Suite Sponsors | ETNA Supply |
| Layne Christensen Company | |
| Michigan Meter | |
| Peerless - Midwest Inc | |
| Educational Session Sponsors | Hydro Designs, Inc. |
| Utility Service Co., Inc. |
Exhibitors
| Alexander Chemical - 27B Aqua-Line, Inc. - 71A Banner Engineering - 41A BCI Engineers & Scientists - 37B Bendzinski & Co. - 32A Brown Drilling Co., Inc. - 52A Caldwell Tanks - 68A Cummins Bridgeway - 40B Davies Water - 19B, 20B Ditch Witch Sales of Michigan - 59A Dixon Engineering, Inc. - 45A Dow Corning - 64B Down Under Municipal Services - 72A East Jordan Iron Works - 44A Efficiency Production - 53A Elhorn Engineering Co. - 31A ETNA Supply Co. - 1A, 2A, 14B, 15A, 16A, 17B, 28A, 29A Fleis and VandenBrink Engineering, Inc. - 51B Forrer Supply Co. - 42A Hach Company - 9A HD Waterworks & Supply - 73B Jamark Engineered Products - 12B JCM Industries - 33B JETT Pump & Valve - 58A Kennedy Industries - 86A Kerkstra Precast, Inc. - 21B Knapheide Truck & Equipment - 3B |
Layne Christensen Company - 26A |
Lodging Information
Please refer to the 'Hotel Reservation Form' on the right side of the screen for complete hotel information and to book you room.
You may also book ONLINE by entering the code MRWA10 in the GROUP RESERVATIONS box on the left side of the page.
You must contact Grand Traverse Resort directly. MRWA does not handle your lodging arrangements.
All hotel registration requests must be made by February 16, 2010.
Cancellation and/or changes affecting arrival/departure dates must be made 72 hours prior to arrival to avoid penalties.
Check in time 4:00pm
Check out time 11:00am
| Room Type | Rate |
| Hotel Guestroom | $99.00 |
| Tower Guestroom | $119.00 |
Rates are subject to a 6% state tax and 2% local hospitality assessment fee.
If tax-exempt, please provide a copy of your tax-exempt certificate on your organization's letterhead.
A nightly $9.95 Resort Fee will be added to the above rates.
Rates are based on single or double occupancy. Additional adults will be charged $15 per person per night.
Contact Information
Contact MRWA at:
Phone: (989) 539-4111
Fax: (989) 539-4055
E-mail