utility information & registration

AUGUST 12-14

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gatlinburg convention center

EVENT S C H E D U L ESix hours of Operator CE, TAP, Commissioner, &

Municipal Utility Official training available!

T U E S A U G U S T 1 12:00 - 5:00 pm vendor setup

W E D S A U G U S T 1 28:00am tupac golf tournament

9:30am tupac trap shoot

10:00am - 3:00pm exhibitor setup

11:30am - 2:30pm women in water summit

1:00 - 6:00pm registration

4:30 - 7:00pm opening reception & tupac silent auction

T H U R S A U G U S T 1 37:30 - 9:30am continental breakfast

9:30 - 11:00am supersession, awards ceremony, best tasting water contest finals

11:30 - 1:00pm lunch

1:00 - 4:00pm sessions

F R I A U G U S T 1 47:00 - 8:30am breakfast

8:30 - 11:30am sessions

H O T E L I N F OWe encourage you to make reservations early as

all accomodations are first come, first served.

fairfield inn & suites $129-$149 865.436.4935downtown marriott.com/gtlfg

glenstone lodge $81-119 865.277.8611 glenstonelodge.com

hampton inn $149 865.436.4933 historic nature trail gatlinburghistoricnaturetrail.hamptonbyhilton.com

hampton inn parkway $129 865.436.4878 https://bit.ly/2ywtcdo

hilton garden inn $149 865.436.0048 gatlinburg.hgi.com

holiday inn express call for rates 407.395.6623 hiexpress.com

reagan resort inn $70-99 800.933.8674reaganhotels.comq u e s t i o n s ?

615.896.9022 · taud@taud.org

r e g i s t r at i o n i n c l u d e s Two Breakfasts

LunchMember Reception

Exhibit Hall Access to Top Industry Vendors6 hours of Operator CE, Commissioner, TAP,

& Municipal Utility Official Training Credit

R E G I S T R A T I O N C H E C K - I NCheck-in to receive your nametag, detailed

Conference Guide & Event Schedule, Continuing Education information, and more!

weds., august 12 1:00 - 6:00pm

thurs., august 13 7:30 - 9:30am

Held in the mountains of Gatlinburg, this is TAUD’s largest indoor conference!

Offering Continuing Education sessions for both the administrative and operational sides of a utility, session topics are designed to ensure that attendees are kept as up-to-date as possible with regards to the latest regulations, technologies, and services available in our industry. One of the major highlights of this conference is the Exhibit Hall, where attendees have the opportunity to meet one-on-one with vendors and distributors and to network with other utility personnel.

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Who We Are The TAUD Tennessee Utility Professionals of Tomorrow is defined as any person between the ages of 25-45, or new to the water industry (within the last 10 years). Persons that best fit this group are those that are currently in a leadership position (or will be in the future) with a utility or outside agency. Members of TUPT work at water or wastewater plants, utility offices, engineering firms, regulatory agencies, manufacturers, educational institutions, sales firms, and more.

For more information, contact: JW Griffin 731.819.2679 | justingriffin@taud.org

UTILITYTOMORROW

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Who We Are The TAUD Tennessee Utility Professionals of Tomorrow is defined as any person between the ages of 25-45, or new to the water industry (within the last 10 years). Persons that best fit this group are those that are currently in a leadership position (or will be in the future) with a utility or outside agency. Members of TUPT work at water or wastewater plants, utility offices, engineering firms, regulatory agencies, manufacturers, educational institutions, sales firms, and more.

For more information, contact: JW Griffin 731.819.2679 | justingriffin@taud.org

MILLS AUDITORIUM BALLROOM D CLASSROOMS 1-3

ADMINISTRATIVE WATER TREATMENT &DISTRIBUTION

WASTEWATER &COLLECTION

7:30 CONTINENTAL BREAKFAST // EXHIBIT HALL OPENS

9:30

TAUD Opening Supersession, Awards Presentation& Best Tasting Water Contest Finals

*held in mills auditorium[must attend for ce credit & door prize qualification]

11:00 LUNCH IN EXHIBIT HALL

1:00Workforce Development

Bob Freudenthal & Kevin Byrd TAUD

*applies to all administrative & technical licenses; session held in mills auditorium

2:00The Lay of the Land in Water & Sewer Rates: National &

Local BenchmarkingDelaney Ridgley Raftelis

TDEC UpdateDavid Money | TDEC

*applies to all technical licenses; session held in ballroom d

3:002020 Legislative &

Legal UpdateDon Scholes TAUD

Tanks - How Does Asset Management Apply

Bert GoreSuez Advanced Solutions

TAUD/TDEC Technical Assistance Contract: TNPOP

Dewayne CulpepperTAUD

THURSDAY // 08.13.2020

7:00 BREAKFAST // MILLS AUDITORIUM LOBBY

8:30

How to Increase Your Water System’s Revenue with

Water MetersChristian McGarrigle Kamstrup Water Metering

Process to Optimize Automation for Every UtilityBruce E. DiFrancisco, PE Gresham Smith

*applies to all technical licenses; session held in ballroom d

9:30Drug & Alcohol Testing

for UtilitiesJohn Owings

Owings, Wilson, & Coleman

2020 Tornado DisasterFreddie Weston West Wilson Utility District

Caleb Mackey Double Springs Utility District

*applies to all technical licenses; session held in ballroom d

10:30

What to Look For in a Benefits PackageMelissa McDonald

State of TN Benefits Administration

2020 COVID-19 PandemicBruce Giles First Utility District of Knox County

Michael K. Adams Water Authority of Dickson County

*applies to all technical licenses; session held in ballroom d

FRIDAY // 08.9.2019 all events held on upper level

SESSIONS SCHEDULE Topics/speakers/times subject to change.

2020SummitJoin Women in Water for our 2020 Business Conference Summit - this year, we’re adding a fun twist! WIW members will enjoy a packed day of learning and connecting with other industry professionals along with a full-fledged fiesta! Registered attendees will receive a goody bag, be entered to win door prizes, and can also jump in on a fun photo booth!

August 12 | 11:30am

Members Only LuncheonKeynote Speaker: Jane Jolly, Community Engagement Director for Knox County Mayor Glenn Jacobs

1:00-2:30pm

Utility Panel Open Discussion*Open to all Business Conference Attendees

Amy Francis (TDEC), April Cansler (First UD of Knox Co.), Caryl Giles (Spring Hill Waterworks), Christina Carbajo (Pellissippi State CC), Jessica Cooper, P.E (Maryville Water & Sewer), Kathy Quartermaine (TN 811), Rebecca Hunter (Hixson UD), Shay Trembley (South Blount UD)

E-mail admin@womeninwater.us by July 18 to register.

Every August during the Business of Running a Utility Conference, TAUD hosts the TUPAC Golf Tournament, Trap Shoot and Silent Auction events. Proceeds from these annual events benefit the Tennessee Utility Political Action Committee, or TUPAC. If you’re playing golf, participating in the trap shoot or bidding on silent auction items, you are directly assisting TAUD in our legislative efforts.

All utility commissioners, managers, employees and associate members of TAUD are eligible to donate, however, any funds donated to TUPAC must be from

TUPAC GOLF TOURNAMENTWednesday, 8/12 Registration/Breakfast: 6:30amShotgun Start: 8:00am

TUPAC TRAP SHOOT Wednesday, 8/12 Registration: 9:30amShotgun Start: 10:00am

TUPAC SILENT AUCTIONDonation Drop-off: Wednesday 1-6pm

Wednesday, 8/12 4:30-7:00pmThursday, 8/13 7:30-1:00pm

personal accounts. TUPAC is required to report donations from individuals that exceed $100 within a reporting period. If your donation exceeds $100, please be sure to obtain and complete a disclosure form and return it to TAUD staff.

TAUD encourages you to support TUPAC by participating in one of these annual fundraising events or by donating to the Silent Auction. To learn more about TUPAC, visit www.taud.org and click on the Legislative tab. You may also contact Larry Lewis at (731) 234-0360 or by e-mail at larrylewis@taud.org.

please make copies of this form for more than 3 registrants

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Please make checks payable to TAUD. If preferred, you may pay by Master Card, American Express, Discover or Visa. Only provide your credit card information on forms that are to be direct mailed or faxed. WE CANNOT ACCEPT credit card information on forms that are submitted via email, even if sent as an attachment.

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payment enclosed please invoicePlease send payment information or check to:TAUD | P.O. Box 2529 | Murfreesboro, TN 37133Fax: (615) 898-8283

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full conference (by july 31) $325 = $_______ full conference (after july 31) $375 = $_______

non-members

full conference (by july 31) $620 = $_______ full conference (after july 31) $725 = $_______

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attending thursday only (by july 31) $170 = $_______ attending thursday only (after july 31) $275 = $_______

Includes all technical sessions, meals & entrance into the Exhibit Hall

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Includes technical sessions, meals & entrance into the Exhibit Hall on Thursday

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Every August during the Business of Running a Utility Conference, TAUD hosts the TUPAC Golf Tournament, Trap Shoot and Silent Auction events. Proceeds from these annual events benefit the Tennessee Utility Political Action Committee, or TUPAC. If you’re playing golf, participating in the trap shoot or bidding on silent auction items, you are directly assisting TAUD in our legislative efforts.

All utility commissioners, managers, employees and associate members of TAUD are eligible to donate, however, any funds donated to TUPAC must be from

TUPAC GOLF TOURNAMENTWednesday, 8/12 Registration/Breakfast: 6:30amShotgun Start: 8:00am

TUPAC TRAP SHOOT Wednesday, 8/12 Registration: 9:30amShotgun Start: 10:00am

TUPAC SILENT AUCTIONDonation Drop-off: Wednesday 1-6pm

Wednesday, 8/12 4:30-7:00pmThursday, 8/13 7:30-1:00pm

personal accounts. TUPAC is required to report donations from individuals that exceed $100 within a reporting period. If your donation exceeds $100, please be sure to obtain and complete a disclosure form and return it to TAUD staff.

TAUD encourages you to support TUPAC by participating in one of these annual fundraising events or by donating to the Silent Auction. To learn more about TUPAC, visit www.taud.org and click on the Legislative tab. You may also contact Larry Lewis at (731) 234-0360 or by e-mail at larrylewis@taud.org.

P.O. Box 2529Murfreesboro, TN 37133www.taud.org

TUPAC Golf Tournament

The Sevierville Golf Club1444 Old Knoxville HighwaySevierville, TN 37876(865) 429-4223

Registration/Breakfast: 6:30amShotgun Start: 8:00am

Single Registration Fee: $100Team Registration Fee: $400 Hole Sponsorship: $300

For more information, contact:Larry Lewis (731) 234-0360Mike Clingenpeel (615) 476-8400

Proceeds from this tournament help fund the Tennessee Utilities Political Action Committee (TUPAC).

August 12, 2020

Visit www.taud.org to register