2011 Conference
May 1-4, 2011
Exhibitor Information
Schedules & Events
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Schedule of Events
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Sunday, May 1, 2011
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| 1 - 5 p.m. |
Registration |
| 1 - 6 p.m. |
Expo 2011 |
| 2 - 3 p.m. |
Water & Wastewater Mgrs. Assoc. Meeting |
| 3:15 - 3:45 p.m. |
AWEA Business Meeting |
| 4 - 5 p.m. |
AWW & WEA Opening Session |
| 5 - 6:30 p.m. |
Meet and Greet |
| 5 - 6 p.m. |
Drinking Water Contest |
| 6 p.m. |
Door Prize Drawing |
| 7 - 9 p.m. |
Chair’s Dinner
(Arlington Hotel – by invitation only) |
| Monday, May 2, 2011 |
| 7 a.m. |
Past Chairs Breakfast
(Arlington Hotel) |
| 7:30 a.m. - 4 p.m. |
Registration |
| 7:45 a.m. - 8:30 a.m. |
Exhibitors Only Breakfast |
| 8:30 - 9:30 a.m. |
Welcome Address & Keynote Speaker |
| 9:30 a.m. - 6 p.m. |
Expo 2011 |
| 9:45 - 11:30 a.m. |
Technical Sessions |
| 10 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. |
Equipment ROADeo |
| 10:45 a.m. - 1:15 p.m. |
Conference Luncheon |
| 11 a.m. - 4 p.m. |
Operations Challenge |
| 11:45 a.m. - 1:15 p.m. |
Wastewater Awards Luncheon
(Embassy Suites) |
| 1:30 - 4:30 p.m. |
Technical Sessions |
| 4:30 - 6 p.m. |
Nickel Beer |
| 5:00 - 5:30 p.m. |
Equipment ROADeo Finals |
| 5:30 p.m. |
Door Prize Drawing |
| Tuesday, May 3, 2011 |
| 7 - 8:30 a.m. |
AWW & WEA Board Meeting
(Embassy Suites) |
| 7:30 - 8:30 a.m. |
Lab/Pretreatment Breakfast
(Embassy Suites) |
| 8 a.m. |
Spouse Early Bird Bingo |
| 8 a.m. - 12 p.m. |
Registration |
| 8 a.m. - 2 p.m. |
Expo 2011 |
| 8:45 - 11:30 a.m. |
Technical Sessions |
| 10:45 a.m.-1:15 p.m. |
Conference Luncheon |
| 11:45a.m.-1:15 p.m. |
Water Awards Luncheon
(Embassy Suites) |
| 1 p.m. |
Exhibitors Prize Drawings |
| 1:30 - 4:30 p.m. |
Technical Sessions |
| 6:30 p.m. |
Conference Banquet
And Kellogg Award Ceremony
(Arlington Hotel) |
| Wednesday, May 4, 2011 |
| 8 a.m. |
Ted & Clara Gentry Memorial Golf Tournament
(Hot Springs Country Club) |
| 8 a.m. - 12 p.m. |
Wastewater Operator Course Class 1 |
| 9 a.m. - 12 p.m. |
Wastewater Class 2 & 3 Exam |
| 9 a.m. - 1 p.m. |
Water Certification Exams |
| 1 p.m. |
Wastewater Class 1 Exam |
| All events at the Hot Springs Convention Center unless otherwise noted. |
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Spouse Activities
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Golf Tournament
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Make plans to join in the fun at the Ted & Clara Gentry Memorial Scholarship Golf Tournament. This year will continue the tradition with the tournament being held at the Hot Springs Country Club on Wednesday, May 4, 2011 We encourage anyone who would like to play to sign up early.
Golf is open only to registered attendees of the conference. To sign up, please indicate this by selecting ‘Golf Tournament’ on the member registration form. Don’t forget to include your handicap.
For more information, or for golf sponsorship opportunities, please contact Marvin Dalla Rosa at 501-258-3933 or email Marvin with the subject line: AWW&WEA GOLF11
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Hotel & Convention Center Information
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Hotel Information
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Special rates and other hotel information for the 2011 Conference are listed below.
Please note the cut-off dates for the special AWW & WEA rates.
EMBASSY SUITES HOTEL
Host Hotel
400 Convention Boulevard
Hot Springs, AR 71901
501-624-9200 or 1-800-362-2779
Fax: 501-624-3225
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Single Rate: $139
Double Rate: $144
Special AWW & WEA Rate good through March 30, 2011
Check-in is at 3p.m. Check-out is 11am
To book AWW & WEA room:
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ARLINGTON RESORT HOTEL & SPA
Conference Hotel
239 Central Avenue
Hot Springs, AR 71901
501-623-7771 or 1-800-643-1502
Fax: 501-623-2243
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Single Rate (King Bed): $76
Double Rate (King or Double): $86
Special AWW & WEA Rate good through March 29, 2011
Check-in at 3 p.m. Check-out is 11 a.m.
THE AUSTIN HOTEL
Conference Hotel
305 Malvern Avenue
Hot Springs, AR 71901
501-623-6600 or 1-877-623-6697
Fax: 501-624-7160
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Single Rate: $85
Double Rate: $85
Special AWW & WEA Rate good through March 30, 2011
Check-in at 3 p.m. Check-out is 11 a.m.
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Transportation
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Avoid the hassle of driving and parking during the conference by using the free shuttle buses. They may be boarded at the Arlington Hotel, Austin Hotel, and Embassy Suites or at the Convention Center. Shuttle bus services are provided by TBD and are available to all conferees, exhibitors, and spouses.
Sunday, May 1st
Continuous service from noon to 10 p.m.
Monday, May 2nd
Continuous service from 7:30 a.m. to 10 p.m.
Tuesday, May 3rd
Continuous service from 6:45 a.m. to 10 p.m.
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Exhibitor Registration
We invite you to join us and more than 2400 dedicated water professionals as we help shape the future of safe water at the 2010 AWW&WEA Annual Conference & Expo. The future demands that the water profession be more innovative, more efficient, and more prepared than ever before. At this year’s event, you will gain the knowledge and vision that are essential to your job and to your industry.
The Arkansas Water Works & Water Environment Association Conference is the only water conference where representatives from every segment of the water business come together. Water professionals continually look for the best tools and technologies to help them protect public health by providing safe water. Make sure they know your company's products and services remain in front of the people you count on, and watch your profits soar.
- Reach your target audience of over 2400 water professionals in one place, at one time
- Identify new markets, agents and distributors, and spot market trends
- Gain instant market feedback on your product or service
- Reach utilities and municipalities you wouldn't find elsewhere
- Confirm and shorten the buying process
- Show your full product line in real life, rather than through a catalog
- Evaluate your competitor's products and services
- Maximize sales leads
- Reinforce current customer relationships and network with other suppliers
