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REGISTRATION November 8-10, 2021 SWANA-Georgia Chapter 2021 Fall Conference & Annual Business MeeIng
GATHER, EDUCATE, & CELEBRATE
SWANA-Georgia is excited to once again hold an in-person Fall Conference & Annual Business MeeIng. Be assured that we will be following all current CDC guidelines in respect to the Covid-19 pandemic. MeeIng and trade show set up will be spaced out more than usual to make it easier for guests to socially distance. Food & Beverage will be individually served or “grab and go.”
SWANA-Georgia strongly recommends all aTendees be vaccinated. AddiIonally, ALL CONFERENCE PARTICIPANTS will be REQUIRED to comply with all procedures to reduce exposure to Covid-19 while aTending the 2021 Fall Conference & Annual Business MeeIng, including, but not limited to, WEARING A MASK AT ALL TIMES WITHIN THE CONFERENCE AREA, and when inside the building at the host facility.
For details on what the Brasstown Valley Resort is doing to keep guests safe, check out Coral Hospitality’s video: hTps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ub2zYpl8ZZs.
EARLY REGISTRATION DEADLINE with Reduced RegistraCon Fees:
Friday, October 15, 2021
Please scan & email completed registraIon and liability release to [email protected], with credit card informaIon included; or, mail the form to SWANA-Georgia, 2133 Lawrenceville-Suwanee Rd., Suite 12-456, Suwanee, GA 30024, with credit card informaIon or a check made payable to SWANA-Georgia.
Payment must be received or postmarked by October 15 to qualify
for the reduced registraCon rate.
Otherwise, all payments must be received prior to or upon arrival at the conference. SWANA-Georgia cannot offer reduced registraIon fees for parIal conference aTendance, or invoice on site.
Please Note: The ATTENDEE fee covers: one person/admiTance to all sessions, breaks, recepIons, meals and the exhibitor trade show.
The EXHIBITOR fee covers: one person/one, skirted table/admiTance to all sessions, breaks, recepIons and meals, and the trade show.
HOTEL RESERVATION DEADLINE: Friday, October 15, 2021
Reserve your room ASAP! Call 800-201-3205. Ask for the SWANA-Georgia, $149 room rate. Once the SWANA room block has been fully reserved, there is no guarantee for lodging at the conference hotel and/or the group rate.
CANCELLATION POLICY: In the event a registered par/cipant needs to cancel, he or she should immediately no/fy SWANA-Georgia. Refunds and/or credits will be offered to those who are not able to travel due to occurrence of any s/pula/ons in the liability release and/or other medical issues impeding registrant’s ability to travel.
GATHER, EDUCATE, & CELEBRATE
SPONSOR & EXHIBTOR “LIGHTNING ROUND” Sponsors and Exhibitors are invited to parIcipate in a “Lightning Round,” where one representaIve from each organizaIon will be allowed TWO MINUTES to quickly greet/introduce themselves and describe their product/service/etc! Speaking Ime will be assigned by SWANA-Georgia.
Current Fall Conference Sponsors:
Interested In Joining This List of Sponsors?
Sign up today! $1000 = OPENING RECEPTION Sponsor *Sponsor will be recognized with signage posted during the Opening RecepIon. *50% discount on conference registraIon fee (limited to one registrant) *Sponsor name will be prominently posted on “general conference sponsor sign” and printed in the conference program.
$500 = BREAKFASTS & BREAKS Sponsor *Sponsor will be recognized with signage posted during Breakfasts & Breaks. *Sponsor name will be prominently posted on “general conference sponsor sign” and printed in the conference program.
$300 = GOLF TOURNAMENT Sponsor *Sponsor will be recognized with signage at the Golf Tournament check-in. *Sponsor name will be prominently posted on “general conference sponsor sign” and printed in the conference program.
$150 = SUPPORTING Sponsor *Sponsor name will be prominently posted on “general conference sponsor sign” and printed in the conference program.
EXHIBITOR INFORMATION TABLE TOP exhibits are best, but larger exhibits may be accommodated if necessary. Booth assignments will be made on a first-come, first-served basis, as registraIons with payment are received. Booths will be assigned on-site via a sign with the organizaIon’s name placed on each exhibitor table.
Booths may be shipped (to arrive no earlier than November 5) to: ATenIon - Jessica Guild, Conference Services Manager Brasstown Valley Resort: 6321 US Highway 76 - Young Harris, GA 30582. Package(s) must be labeled with: Your name & organizaIon name, plus, “SWANA-Georgia 2021 Fall Conference / November 8-10 / MeeIng Coordinator-Stephanie Hubbard.”
By sending in the completed registraIon form, exhibitors agree that they assume the enIre responsibility and liability for losses, damages, and claims arising out of exhibitor’s acIviIes on the Hotel and premises and will indemnify, defend and hold harmless the Hotel, its agents, servants and employees, the SWANA Georgia Chapter, conference organizers and their representaIves or agents from any and all such losses, damages and claims. See Program for Exhibitor Set-up and Break-down Imes.
GATHER, EDUCATE, & CELEBRATE
NOTE TO SPEAKERS:
All speakers are welcome and encouraged to aTend and/or exhibit throughout the enIre conference, and pay the appropriate fee. However, if a speaker is able only to aTend the session in which he or she is presenIng, the registraIon fee is waived. Regardless of inten/on to par/cipate in part or whole, speakers must complete a registra/on form and return it to SWANA-Georgia prior to the conference.
Ken Futch is president of Ken Futch and Associates, an Atlanta based training company that teaches organizaIons and individuals how to recognize and capitalize on opportuniIes. Before founding his company in 1986, Ken was in sales and management with AT&T, where he was recognized for achieving the best results in a group of 6,000 salespeople. Ken's success led to his selecIon as a top trainer at AT&T's presIgious NaIonal Sales School and to being featured in Newsweek magazine. A naIve of the "Tar Heel" state, Ken got his Bachelor of Science degree in business administraIon from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. He was commissioned as a lieutenant and served three years in the U.S. Army, including a tour in Viet Nam as a combat platoon leader. A past president of the Georgia Speakers AssociaIon and a former Toastmasters InternaIonal humor champion, he delivers more than 100 high-impact programs annually.
Freddie Broome has gained considerable local government management experience during his nearly 25 years in the fire service profession. Before joining the Georgia Municipal AssociaIon (GMA), he served as the Fire Chief for the ciIes of South Fulton and Valdosta. In his current role at GMA, Freddie serves as the Director of Equity and Inclusion. Freddie works across all departments within GMA and externally as a resource to address diversity, equity, inclusion, and organizaIonal effecIveness by providing training, consultaIon and technical services. He earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Fire Safety Engineering from the University of North Carolina at CharloTe and a Master of Public AdministraIon in Local Government Management from Appalachian State University. He is a CerIfied Public Manager through UGA's Carl Vinson InsItute of Government. Freddie is also a Diversity & Inclusion Licensed Trainer, cerIfied in EmoIonal Intelligence and completed the Workplace Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion CerIficate program from the University of South Florida.
MEET OUR KEYNOTE SPEAKERS
GATHER, EDUCATE, & CELEBRATECONFERENCE PROGRAM
MONDAY, NOVEMBER 8 8:00 AM - 10:00 AM Board MeeIng / Exhibitor Set-Up 10:30 AM RegistraIon Open 12:00 - 1:30 PM Opening Luncheon / Annual Business MeeCng & Keynote Address: Ken Futch, Futch & Associates 1:30 - 2:00 PM Exhibitor Break 2:00 - 3:30 PM “How CiIes and CounIes are Tackling Labor Shortage“ - Pam Connor, City of Powder Springs “SEM at PenetraIons: Challenges and EvaluaIon of CorrecIve AcIon AlternaIves” - Shrawan Singh & Stephen Descher, SCS Engineers “An Approach to Design and InstallaIon of an Alternate Final Cover System at the Newton County Lower River Road MSW Landfill” - Chris Timpson, Watershed Geo 3:30 PM - 4:00 PM Sponsor & Exhibitor “Lightning Round” / Break 4:00 PM - 5:30 PM “Safety Update” - Paul Alexander, Dalton-Whixield County Solid Waste “ImplementaIon of HMCW Management Plans” - Anthony Gregory, Republic Services; Brad Rickard, Athens-Clarke County Landfill; Keith Stevens, GA EPD; Ed Hood, GFL Environmental; and, Mike Thomas, Georgia AssociaIon of Water Professionals 5:30 PM - 6:00 PM Break 6:00 PM - 7:00 PM Opening RecepIon with Exhibitors / Young Professionals AcIvity
TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 9 7:00 AM - 7:45 AM Breakfast with Exhibitors 7:45 AM - 8:00 AM Sponsor & Exhibitor “Lightning Round” 8:00 AM - 10:00 AM Keynote Address: “Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion” - Freddie Broome, GMA “City of Savannah OperaIons During Covid-19” - Gene PrevaT, City of Savannah “An IntroducIon to TRUE, a Zero Waste CerIficaIon Program” - Denise Plemmons, Athens-Clarke County Solid Waste “The Real Cost of Inaccurate Weighing in Waste & Recycling” - Bobby Feigler, Michelli Weighing & Measurement “Chemical Cleaning to Restore Performance of Landfill Liquids Removal Systems” - Steven Carl, Progressive Environmental Services 10:00 AM - 10:30 AM Sponsor & Exhibitor “Lightning Round” / Break 10:30 AM - 11:30 AM “What I Wish I Knew When I Was a Young Professional” - David Henry, Harbin Engineering; Kaitlin MaTeson, City of Columbus; Monte Jones, ACC, Inc.; Richie Reason, ACC, Inc. “Minimize Unknowns Through InvesIgaIon” - Clara Hodges & Ryan Walker, ACC, Inc. 12 Noon Golf Tournament (Box Lunch Provided) or DEI Workshop (Box Lunch Provided & Door Prizes!) or Lunch/Dinner on Your Own 7:00 PM - 10:00 PM Casino Night (Hors d’oeuvres / Cash Bar / Prizes!) WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 10 7:00 AM - 7:45 AM Breakfast with Exhibitors 7:45 AM - 8:00 AM Sponsor & Exhibitor “Lightning Round” 8:00 AM - 10:00 AM “Simple Technology Tools to Aid in More EffecIve Landfill OperaIons” - Jeffrey Breedlove, Promus Engineering “Reducing Waste & Helping Educators at the Teacher Reuse Store” - Abigail West, Athens-Clarke County Solid Waste “The Importance of Waste ReducIon Efforts and the Role Organics Diversion Plays in Both Waste ReducIon and Soil RegeneraIon” - Leslie Rodgers, Atlas Organics 10:00 AM - 10:30 AM Break 10:30 AM - 11:30 AM “GRC Update” “EPD Permiyng and Solid Waste Management Program Updates” 11:30 AM Adjourn / Exhibitor Break-Down
Conference ATendees May Earn 9.5 hours of ConInuing EducaIon toward their
Georgia Landfill Operator CerIficaIon Renewal by aTending the conference in its enIrety.
REGISTRATION FORM - EACH PARTICIPANT MUST COMPLETE THIS FORM.
Name: ________________________________________________________ OrganizaCon: ________________________________________________________ Email: ________________________________________________________ Phone: ________________________________________________________ Address: ________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________
In 5 words or less . . . What Makes You Unique? (Hint: will be printed on your name badge): _______________ _______________ _______________ _______________ _______________ (Examples: Awesome Scrabble Player, Fur Baby Parent, Amateur Chef & Baker, Grill Master, Karaoke King, Gardening Guru, Queen of Bargain Shopping, Speak More than One Language, Film Enthusiast)
I am registering as a: ____ $325 - Member ATTENDEE RegistraIon before October 15 ____ $375 - Member ATTENDEE RegistraIon a|er October 15 ____ $400 - Non-Member ATTENDEE RegistraIon before October 15 ____ $450 - Non-Member ATTENDEE RegistraIon a|er October 15 ____ $500 - Member EXHIBITOR RegistraIon before October 15 ____ $550 - Member EXHIBITOR RegistraIon a|er October 15 ____ $600 - Non-Member EXHIBITOR RegistraIon before October 15 ____ $650 - Non-Member EXHIBITOR RegistraIon a|er October 15
I will addiConally parCcipate in (check all that apply): ____ Free - Young Professional’s Event ____ Free - Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion Workshop (Box Lunch Included) ____ Free - Casino Night with Hors d’oeuvres & Cash Bar on Tuesday evening ____ $85 - Golf Tournament Requested Pairing with: (Box lunch included) 1) ____________________________ 2) ____________________________ 3) ____________________________ 4) ____________________________
I would like to sponsor at the level checked below: ____ $1000 - Opening RecepIon Sponsor ____ $500 - Breakfasts & Breaks Sponsor ____ $300 - Golf Tournament Sponsor ____ $150 - SupporIng Sponsor
Payment: _____check _____credit card TOTAL: $ _________________ (sum from above) (If using a credit card) I authorize SWANA-Georgia Chapter to use the credit card informaIon provided here to charge the listed amount in the TOTAL TO BE PAID area above for my parIcipaIon in the conference. SIGNATURE: __________________________________________________________________ Name on the card: __________________________________________________________________ Card Number: __________________________________________________________________ ExpiraIon Date: MM_________YY_________ 3- or 4-digit security code: ______________ Zip Code for Billing Address: ______________ EMAIL ADDRESS FOR RECEIPT: _____________________________________________________________________________________
Dietary Restrictions?
____ Vegetarian
____ Gluten-Free ____ Other
________________
Please scan & email the registraCon form AND the liability release to [email protected] with credit card informaCon included, or mail the form to SWANA-Georgia, 2133 Lawrenceville-Suwanee Rd., Suite 12-456, Suwanee, GA 30024, with credit card informaCon or a check made payable to SWANA-Georgia.
EXHIBITORS - Need Electricity?
_____ YES _____ NO
LIABILITY RELEASE - EACH PARTICIPANT MUST COMPLETE THIS FORM.
Due to the 2019-2021 continuing outbreak of the novel Coronavirus (COVID-19), The Georgia Chapter of the Solid Waste Association of North America (SWANA-Georgia) is taking reasonable precautions for the protection of participants at Chapter events. Please sign this Liability Release Waiver to participate in the 2021 Fall Conference & Annual Business Meeting. It is an assumption of risk, release, and waiver of liability.
I acknowledge the contagious nature of COVID-19 and that the CDC and other public health authorities recommend practicing social distancing.
I further acknowledge SWANA-Georgia and the 2021 Fall Conference & Annual Business Meeting host facility have put in place preventative measures to reduce the spread of COVID-19.
I further acknowledge neither SWANA-Georgia nor the Solid Waste Association of North America (SWANA) can guarantee that I will not be exposed to or become infected with COVID-19 as a result of participating in the 2021 Fall Conference & Annual Business Meeting. I understand that the risk of becoming exposed to and/or infected by COVID-19 may result from the actions, omissions, or negligence of myself and others, including, but not limited to, host facility management and staff, other participants and their families, and other individuals who may be present at or around the host facility.
I voluntarily am attending the 2021 Fall Conference & Annual Business Meeting and acknowledge that I am increasing my risk of exposure to COVID-19.
I acknowledge that I must comply with all procedures to reduce exposure while attending the 2021 Fall Conference & Annual Business Meeting, including, but not limited to, WEARING A MASK AT ALL TIMES WITHIN THE CONFERENCE AREA, and when inside a building at the host facility. I further acknowledge that if I fail or refuse to comply with such procedures, SWANA-Georgia may terminate my participation in the 2021 Fall Conference & Annual Business Meeting without refund, obligation or liability, and may require that I leave the host facility.
I attest that I agree before attending the conference that:•Neither I nor any member of my household currently are experiencing, nor have experienced within the14 days prior to
November 8, any symptom of illness such as cough, shortness of breath or difficulty breathing, fever, chills, repeated shaking with chills, muscle pain, headache, sore throat, or new loss of taste or smell.
•Neither I nor any member of my household has traveled internationally or to a highly impacted area within the United States of America in the 14 days prior to November 8.
•Neither I nor any member of my household, to the best of my knowledge, has been exposed to someone with a suspected and/or confirmed case of COVID-19 (14 days prior to November 8).
•Neither I nor any member of my household has been diagnosed with COVID-19 and not yet cleared as non-contagious by state or local public health authorities (14 days prior to November 8).
•I and all members of my household are following all CDC recommended guidelines as much as possible and limiting my exposure to COVID-19.
I hereby release, indemnify, and agree to hold harmless SWANA-Georgia, and both organizations’ respective officers, directors, employees, agents and representatives, harmless from, and waive on behalf of myself, my spouse, my children, my legal representatives, heirs and assigns, any and all causes of action, claims, demands, damages, costs, expenses and compensation for damage or loss to myself and/or property in connection with the 2021 Fall Conference & Annual Business Meeting that may be caused by any act, or failure to act on or by SWANA-Georgia or SWANA, or that may otherwise arise in any way in connection with the 2021 Fall Conference & Annual Business Meeting. I understand that this release discharges SWANA-Georgia and SWANA from any liability or claim that I, my heirs, or any personal representatives may have against SWANA-Georgia or SWANA with respect to any bodily injury, illness, death, medical treatment, or property damage that may arise from, or in connection to, the 2021 Fall Conference & Annual Business Meeting.
______________________________________________Print Name
______________________________________________
Signed Date
Please scan & email the registraCon form AND the liability release to [email protected] with credit card informaCon included, or mail the form to SWANA-Georgia, 2133 Lawrenceville-Suwanee Rd., Suite 12-456, Suwanee, GA 30024, with credit card informaCon or a check made payable to SWANA-Georgia.
