| 2010 14th Annual WOSSA Conference: Held in Yakima, WA January 29-30, 2010 at the Yakima Convention Center.
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Conference Online Registration: Is Now Available, please visit the WOSSA Store Link above
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Downloadable Version: 2010 WOSSA 14th Annual Conference Registration Form
Conference Announcement and Agenda:
"Creating Sustainability in Onsite"
WOSSA 14th Annual Conference - Yakima Washington
January 29th and 30th 2010
Coming up with this year's theme was a little tough given the economy. We had some suggestions that "survivability" should be in the title somewhere, but it is getting to be such an overused word, we thought that looking a little further down the road was a better view.
The annual WOSSA program is recognized as one of the best in the country and our exhibitors, manufacturers and suppliers are getting ready to make it another great event.
We will be having a variety of education forums as in the past but are putting a few twists in this year.
Cost of attending the Conference will be down in 2010!!
We have had a great time in Vancouver the last two years, and the staff there was outstanding to work with.....but, given the economy and trying to manage costs all around, one of our key focus' was to make this year's program as good as ever but affordable as possible.
The main way that we have been able to do that is moving to Yakima, WA for 2010.
Room costs are down by up to 40% over last year....
That's right! Depending on where you stay, room costs are available at as low a rate as $70.00 per night up to a max of about $90.00 depending on where you stay.
Parking for the entire event is FREE
I'd like to say we negotiated this, but it was one of the reasons that we decided to go to Yakima. Parking is free in Yakima throughout the city....and there is plenty of parking available immediately around the Convention Center.
Your savings will nearly pay for the Conference program....
With a $225.00 savings over the cost from last year in rooming and parking, you will cover the cost of the program for your employee's and nearly the entire amount if you're a business owner.
Program Agenda
Day One Sessions:
- Best economic indicators affecting the economy in Washington
- Managing your cash flow. What do you have to do to secure your bank lines, and what can you do to get your company in a better position with your financial institutions
- Bidding Projects in Tough Economic Times - Strategies for success
Business Forums (repeating one hour sessions):
- Join us for a variety of "round table" business forum discussions that address issues in your business today. ....see how others are solving them and get ideas for your business. You'll have a chance to attend up to three sessions of your choice.
- Finance, Contracts, Liens, Regulatory updates, Standards of Practice, Managing costs, Bidding strategies
Technical Forums (repeating one hour sessions):
- We'll also have a variety of technical discussion on practical applications for onsite systems. You'll have a chance to attend up to three sessions of your choice.
- Trouble shooting issues, Siting issues for design, DOL: standards of ethics/current legislation, O&M considerations for design, Permit integration, O&M for drip systems, Regulations for OSS, L&I issues.
Day Two: General Session and Training
Three tracks will highlight the program, for OSS Designers/Engineers, Installers, O&M/Pumpers Service and several special sessions on regulatory updates on DOH issues with LOSS Transition, Tank Rules and Greywater rules that are being developed.
Design:
Will include: Design for High Strength Waste for commercial and residential applications, Nitrogen Mitigation Panel and Advanced Soils discussion, Design once...Submit once- Panel discussion on what regulators want the first time and how to get it.
O&M :
Overview of Onsite system Management, Troubleshooting OSS and wastewater sampling techniques and what you learn, O&M/Troubleshooting Drip systems, Inspection of Onsite systems and a variety of presentations by manufacturer's.
Installers:
Panel discussion on installations per various design applications, Installations of SS Drip, Tank Installation - Good, Better, Best methods to do it safely, Tank Standards updates and in ground testing, Expanded discussion on Contracts and Liens - How to protect and collect the money you've invested.
Fun Stuff!
With plenty of time to spend in the exhibition hall, we also will be hosting our annual Ro-de Hoe, with Andrew Gunia, NOWRA National Champion belt holder.
On Friday night we will enjoy a feast preceded by the exhibitor reception and followed by our annual WOSSA Scholarship Auction.
CEU's
Completion of all the program will earn 12.5 CEU's for WA business participants.
Fun Stuff! :
- Compete in our annual Ro-de Hoe, with Andrew Gunia, NOWRA National Champion belt holder
Friday January 29
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- Women of WOSSA are invited to sign up at the registration desk on site for an afternoon getaway at "Legends Casino". You can also register Online in the WOSSA Store. $20.00 extra
- On Friday night we will enjoy a feast preceded by the exhibitor reception and followed by our annual WOSSA Scholarship Auction.
Saturday, January 30th
- Women of WOSSA are invited to go on a Winery tour and escape for a day of fun and lunch starting at 10:00 AM. Register on site at the conference registration desk or online in the WOSSA Store. $25.00
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