Technical & Operations Conference
Tuesday, December 10, 2024
at
12:00 PM (CST)
to Thursday, December 12, 2024 at 12:00 PM (CST)
The Technical & Operations Conference (or "T&O") is a not-to-be-missed event for managers, crew leads, lineworkers and others. This is the perfect venue to join fellow public power professionals to hear interesting speakers on timely topics, participate in discussions, share ideas and connect with friends old and new.
Check out the great lineup of speakers, presentations and topics that will be covered during this year's T&O! Plus learn about new products and services and speak with supplier representatives during the trade show.
1:00 pm Welcome, Mike Willetts, MMUA
1:15 pm Opening keynote: The eight habits of highly effective safety culture, Rod Courtney
3:00 pm Workshop: Discussion about safety culture, facilitated by Rod Courtney
4:45 - 6:00 pm Welcome reception and apprentice lineworker recognition, Brandon Wylie, Northwest Lineman College, Jeremy Parker and Erin Larsen, MN Dept. of Labor and Industry
8:30 am Creating a world-class customer service culture, Kit Welchlin
10:45 am Roundtable discussions (select two)
- MMUA Apprenticeship Program, Cody Raveling, MMUA, and Jeremy Parker, MN Dept. of Labor and Industry
- Equipment/supply chain update/trucking
- MMUA's new program offerings: Workforce development, Shelly Dau, MMUA
- MMUA's drug and alcohol program and safety management update, Joe Schmidt, MMUA
- Technical generation service opportunities, Paul Helling, MMUA
- Grants, Blaine Chaulklin, MMUA
- APPA grounding rules reviewed, Jay Reading, MMUA
- Water topic, Jim Bruender, MMUA
- Leading through change, Karleen Kos, MMUA
12:00 pm Luncheon
1:00 pm Learning tracks
Managers: Handling difficult people, Kit Welchlin
Crew leaders/front-line supervisors: Equipotential grounding, Rouzer Group and Utility Solutions
Managers: Handling difficult people, Kit Welchlin
Crew leaders/front-line supervisors: Equipotential grounding, Rouzer Group and Utility Solutions
2:00 pm Learning tracks
Managers: Pregnant workers fairness act and other HR topics, Joe Schmidt and Shelly Dau, MMUA
Crew leaders/front-line supervisors: MN Statute 216D One Call law: New regulations, Dave Hunstad, Hutchinson Utilities and Keven Maxa, Austin Utilities
Managers: Pregnant workers fairness act and other HR topics, Joe Schmidt and Shelly Dau, MMUA
Crew leaders/front-line supervisors: MN Statute 216D One Call law: New regulations, Dave Hunstad, Hutchinson Utilities and Keven Maxa, Austin Utilities
3:15 pm Learning tracks
Managers: 2024 Flood response—lessons learned
Crew leaders/front-line supervisors: Informal Q & A, Lee Shelby
Managers: 2024 Flood response—lessons learned
Crew leaders/front-line supervisors: Informal Q & A, Lee Shelby
4:15 pm Learning tracks
Managers: Legislative update, Kent Sulem, MMUA
Crew leaders/front-line supervisors: Directional boring fundamentals, Mark Rieckhoff, RDO Equipment/Vermeer
Managers: Legislative update, Kent Sulem, MMUA
Crew leaders/front-line supervisors: Directional boring fundamentals, Mark Rieckhoff, RDO Equipment/Vermeer
5:00 - 7:00 pm Trade Show and Reception
8:30 am CEO minute, Karleen Kos, MMUA
8:40 am The true cost of overlooking safety, Lee Shelby
12:00 pm Conference concludes
If your spouse or guest would like to attend the social events held during the T & O Conference, advanced ticket purchase is required. Select from the welcome reception on Tuesday or the trade show on Wednesday.
The trade show will be held on Wednesday, December 11, from 5:00 to 7:00 pm. Separate registration is required for vendors to exhibit. Details can be found at this link.
By registering for this event, I/we authorize Minnesota Municipal Utilities Association (MMUA) to photograph me at this event and use such photographs in MMUA marketing materials (both electronic and print). I/we understand that I/we will not be paid for giving this consent.
Cancellations are subject to a $50 cancellation fee per person if received by 5:00 pm on November 23, 2024. Refunds issued to a credit card will be subject to a 3% fee. No refunds issued after November 23.
| Price | |
|---|---|
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Full conference
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$640.00 |
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Full conference (at the door)
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$690.00 |
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Trade show only (early bird)
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$50.00 |
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Trade show only
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$55.00 |
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Trade show only (at the door)
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$60.00 |
| Price | |
|---|---|
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Full conference (non-member early bird)
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$885.00 |
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Full conference (non-member)
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$960.00 |
| Price | |
|---|---|
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Welcome reception for spouse/guest
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$30.00 |
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Trade show reception for spouse/guest
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$30.00 |
Agenda
| December 10 | |
| 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM | Conference registration opens |
| 1:00 PM - 4:30 PM | Conference programming |
| 4:45 PM - 6:00 PM | Welcome reception |
| December 11 | |
| 8:30 AM - 5:00 PM | Conference programming |
| 5:00 PM - 7:00 PM | Trade Show and Reception |
| December 12 | |
| 8:30 AM - 12:00 PM | Conference programming |
Lodging
Holiday Inn & Suites
75 S 37th Ave
Saint Cloud, MN 56301
Phone: 320-253-9000
Reservations can be made online using our special link or call the hotel directly at 320-253-9000, option 2, and ask for MMUA's room block. We have secured a reduced room rate of $112 per night plus tax. We suggest you make your reservation as soon as possible as availability cannot be guaranteed.
Cut-off date: November 9, 2024
Check-in: 3:00 pm
Check-out: 11:00 am
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