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The 38th Annual
TEXAS WATER QUALITY ASSOCIATION
CONVENTION & EXHIBITION
presents
The future’s so BRIGHT
you gotta wear shades!
The Embassy Suites Hotel, Spa & Conference Center
1001 S. McCarty Lane
San Marcos, Texas 78666
JULY 13 - 16, 2011
Wednesday: Board of Directors’ Meeting
President’s Welcome Reception
Thursday: Golf Tournament, Training Courses
Dealers Roundtable Meeting, Awards Banquet
Friday: Annual Meeting/General Session
Technical & Business Sessions
EXHIBITION 11:00 a.m.—4:00 p.m.
Friday Night Activity: “A Night in Gruene, Texas”
Saturday: Technical & Business Sessions
Training Courses, WQA Exams
Visit our website at www.twqa.org for complete supplier packets.
or contact
DAINA GRACE, TWQA Executive Director (361) 573-6707 or [email protected]
Or
RYAN LESSING, Supplier Representative or [email protected]
Texas Water Quality Association
1904 Sam Houston Dr
Victoria, TX 77901
Phone 361-573-6707
Fax 361-575-7959
Email: [email protected]
IT IS THAT TIME AGAIN - TIME TO SIGN UP FOR TWQA!
This year the Texas Water Quality Association is holding its 38th Annual Convention & Exhibition at
the beautiful Embassy Suites Hotel, Spa and Conference Center in San Marcos, Texas, July 13 – 16,
2011. As always TWQA has chosen a site which allows for family fun. San Marcos is located between San
Antonio and Austin which allows for visits to both cities. It has the beautiful Guadalupe River running
through it so there are plenty of tubing and canoeing activities available. San Marcos is also famous for its
Outlet Mall Shopping but if you choose to stay closer to the hotel you can take advantage of the full
service Spa located at the Embassy Suites. So as you can see – YOU DON’T WANT TO MISS THIS!
TWQA has worked hard to make sure that each Exhibitor gets the most for its money. As always our goal
is to include the Exhibitors as much as possible, so each booth registration includes two complimentary
Thursday evening Awards Banquet tickets. We have also included the Friday lunch as a part of the
Exhibit so you don’t have that added expense. Please be assured that we have addressed the food issues
from last year’s show; this year the food will be served by hotel staff and everyone will be served! And as
always your representatives are encouraged to join us at the President’s Welcome Reception Wednesday
evening.
Finally, because of the success of last year’s TECHNICAL TALK AREA in the Exhibit Hall we have added a
second Technical Talk Area. Here is a comment from one of last year’s participants:
“The Technical Talk is a great way to introduce your customers to your company, your
products, and to yourself. Having time on the floor to talk about a product, or group of
products, to an audience of water treatment professionals is time and money well spent. Not
only do your customers receive an education on the presented products but the
presenter receives ideas for sales and marketing from the attendees".
Ryan Lessing
Watts Water and Conditioning Products
Mark your calendars now because you don’t want to miss this Convention! . If you have questions please do
not hesitate to call! I hope to see you in San Marcos in July
TEXAS WATER QUALITY ASSOCIATION
Daina Grace, Executive Director
1904 Sam Houston Drive
Victoria, Texas 77901
Phone (31) 573-6707
Fax (361) 575-7959
Email: [email protected]
Website: www.twqa.org
TWQA: ONE VOICE FOR TEXAS QUALITY WATER!
TWQA Mission Statement - The purpose of the Texas Water Quality Association is to assure the individual’s right to enhance the quality of water by
providing continuing education and training to our members, government entities and the general public.
APPLICATION FOR EXHIBIT SPACE
The Embassy Suites Hotel, Spa & Conference Center
San Marcos, Texas
Exhibition - Friday, July 15, 2011
11:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
A. SPACE RENTAL FEE:
BOOTHS:
____ 8 x 10
$400.00 for members
$500.00 for non members
$___________
____ 10 x 10 $500.00 for members
$600.00 for non-members $___________
(these are booths #9, 11, 16, 21, 26, 31, 36 and 41)
Your entire exhibit must not exceed the allotted space or additional booth space will be required.
B. MEMBERSHIP
Is your company a member of TWQA?
______ YES _____NO
Membership Applications are available on our web site: www.twqa.org
C. EXHIBIT SPACE SELECTION *
1ST
Choice
#__________ 2nd Choice #__________ 3rd Choice #_________
*Spaces are assigned on a first-come basis so please list alternate choices!
D. PRODUCTS TO BE EXHIBITED: ____________________________________
___________________________________________________________________
___________________________________________________________________
E. LETTER OF UNDERSTANDING
A Letter of Understanding is enclosed in your packet and must be signed and returned
with the Application for Space.
F. COMPANY INFORMATION
COMPANY NAME: ________________________________________________________
*please type or print company name as it should appear on the booth sign and publicity
Address: ______________________________________________________________
City, State & Zip _________________________________________________________
Phone: _______________________________ Fax: ____________________________
Contact Name: _________________________ Email: __________________________
G. METHOD OF PAYMENT: _____check ____Visa ____M/C ____Am Exp ____Discover
Card # ___________________________________ Exp Date: ________ Sec code _______
Address of card billing: ________________________________________________________
________________________________________________________
I hereby authorize you to charge my credit card in the amount of $______________
Cardholder’s Signature __________________________________________
PLEASE RETURN COMPLETED FORM WITH PAYMENT TO:
TWQA, 1904 Sam Houston Drive, Victoria, Texas 77901
Or fax to (361) 575-7959 - email: [email protected]
LETTER OF UNDERSTANDING
The undersigned firm, referred to hereinafter as “Exhibitor,” agrees as follows:
TWQA will provide exhibit space and facilities in its 2011 Exhibition as described in the Exhibitor
Information sheet and Application for Space.
Exhibitor understands that there are other charges for electrical power, special decorations, shipping and
storage handling, which charges will be delineated in information provided by the Decorator.
Exhibitor will abide by the rules and regulations of TWQA as described and referenced in the 2011 exhibit
information.
Exhibitor will accept space assignment other than choices indicated in the event said choices are not
available or are in conflict with previously assigned adjacent exhibits. TWQA reserves the right to move
an Exhibitor to improve the appearance of the show.
Exhibitor may, if he desires, cancel the agreement and receive a refund less a service charge of $100.00, if
written request is made by June 1, 2011.
The Embassy Suites Hotel, Spa and Conference Center and/or TWQA shall not be liable to the Exhibitor
for any damage to, or loss or destruction of, an exhibit or property of the Exhibitor by fire or other casualty,
whether caused by negligence of The Embassy Suites Hotel, Spa and Conference Center or TWQA, their
officers, agents, servants, employees or otherwise. The Exhibitor assumes the entire responsibility and the
liability for losses, damages and claims arising out of injury or damage to exhibitor’s displays, equipment
and other property brought upon the premises of the hotel, and shall indemnify and hold harmless The
Embassy Suites Hotel, Spa and Conference Center and the Texas Water Quality Association, and any
authorized representative, agent or employee of the foregoing of any and all losses, damages and claims.
Exhibitors or their agents shall not injure or deface the walls or carpets of the building, the booths or the
equipment of the booths. Exhibitors are forbidden to drive tacks, nails or screws into the walls or
woodwork. When such damage appears, the Exhibitor is liable to the owner of the property so damaged.
TWQA reserves the right to refuse any exhibit or Exhibitor and further reserves the right to shut down any
exhibit for breach of this agreement or for cause, in which event TWQA is liable only to the extent of
refunding the exhibit fee.
PLEASE PRINT OR TYPE:
I, the undersigned, have read all the above rules and regulations and information and agree to abide by
same.
Company Name: _______________________________________________________________________
Address: ______________________________________________________________________________
City__________________________________ State__________________ Zip ______________________
Phone: _________________________________
FAX: ______________________________
E-Mail _______________________________________________________________________________
By : __________________________________
Typed or printed name _________________________
RETURN FORMS AND PAYMENTS TO: TWQA, 1904 Sam Houston Dr, Victoria, Tx 77901
Or fax forms with credit card payment to (361) 575-7959
The future’s so BRIGHT
EXHIBITOR INFORMATION
For the
The 38th Annual
TEXAS WATER QUALITY ASSOCIATION
EXHIBITION
you gotta wear shades!
2011 Texas Water Quality Association Exhibition
FRIDAY, JULY 15, 2011
11:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
The Embassy Suites Hotel, Spa and Conference Center
1001 E. McCarty Lane
San Marcos, Texas 78666
COMPANY NAME: __________________________________________
*please type or print company name as it should appear on booth sign and publicity
BOOTH PERSONNEL:
__________________________
__________________________
__________________________ __________________________
*please type or print the names as they should appear on the badges of all employees
who will be working the booth.
We will have ____ people attending the
PRESIDENT’S WELCOME RECEPTION - Wednesday, July 13, 2011
*this reception is for everyone—Exhibitors and convention attendees
We will have _____ people attending the
AWARDS BANQUET - Thursday, July 14, 2011
Booth Exhibitors will receive 2 complimentary banquet tickets per booth
Additional tickets may be purchased.
PLEASE FAX COMPLETED FORM TO (361) 575-7959
Your prompt response is greatly appreciated! This helps with determining food guarantees.
The future’s so BRIGHT
TECHNICAL TALK REGISTRATION
The 38th Annual TWQA Exhibition
The Embassy Suites Hotel, Spa and Conference Center
Friday - July 15, 2011
you gotta wear shades!
After the success of last year’s Technical Talk Sessions TWQA has added a second
Technical Talk area to the Exhibit Floor. These areas are designated times where your
company has the opportunity to address multiple Exhibit attendees all at once while talking
PRODUCT SPECIFIC! This will be time for you to promote your company and products or
whatever you would like to talk about.
Sessions will be rotated between each of the “Technical Talk” areas designated on the
enclosed floor plan. Each session will be 20 minutes in length with a 10 minute break
between sessions. TWQA will provide a screen, projector and dry erase board for your use;
however, you are responsible for providing the computer and any handouts needed.
If you would like to take advantage of this feature of the Exhibit please return this sheet with
your information as soon as possible. The sessions will be $100.00 each and will be filled on
a first come first served basis.
COMPANY NAME: ______________________________________________________________________________
PRESENTER’S NAME: ___________________________________________________________________________
PRODUCTS BEING REPRESENTED: ______________________________________________________________
TIME PREFERENCE: (circle your choice - if your choice is taken TWQA will assign another time)
Tech Talk A area:
1:00 p.m.
2:00 p.m.
3:00 p.m.
Tech Talk B area:
1:30 p.m.
2:30 p.m.
3:30 p.m.
PAYMENT INFORMATION
Check enclosed _____
Visa _____ MasterCard _____ Discover _____ American Express ______
CARD #____________________________________ Exp Date: __________ Sec Code: ______TOTAL CHARGE ___________
Card Billing Address: _______________________________________________________________________________
Cardholder’s Name: _____________________________________ Signature: _______________________________
Please either fax to (361) 575-7959 or mail to TWQA, 1904 Sam Houston Drive, Victoria, Texas 77901.
For questions call Daina at the TWQA office at (361) 573-6707 or email at [email protected]
The future’s so BRIGHT
The 38th Annual
TEXAS WATER QUALITY ASSOCIATION
CONVENTION & EXHIBITION
SPONSORSHIP FORM
you gotta wear shades!
GENERAL SPONSORSHIPS
_____
_____
_____
_____
Platinum Sponsor
Gold Sponsor
Silver Sponsor
Bronze Sponsor
$1,000.00
$ 500.00
$ 250.00
$ 100.00
EVENT SPONSORSHIPS
_____
Friday Night Event Sponsor $ 500.00
*Event Sponsorships may be shared*
GOLF SPONSORSHIPS
_____
_____
_____
_____
_____
Hole Sponsorship
Drink Cart Sponsorship
Golf Lunch Sponsorship
Longest Drive Sponsorship
Closest to the Pin Sponsorship
$ 100.00
$Actual Cost
$ 750.00
$ _________*
$ _________ *
*Sponsorship Type & Amount is optional
PAYMENT INFORMATION
Name: _________________________ Company Name to be shown: ______________________________
Company Address: _______________________________________________________________________
Check enclosed _____
Visa _____
Mastercard _____ Discover _____ American Express ______
Credit Card #_________________________________
Exp Date: __________
Sec Code __________
I hereby authorize the following amount to be charged to the credit card listed TOTAL $___________
Card Billing Address: ______________________________________________________________________
Print Cardholder’s Name: ____________________________ Signature: _____________________________
Please mail to TWQA, 1904 Sam Houston Drive, Victoria, Texas 77901, fax to (361) 575-7959
or email to [email protected]. For more information please call (361) 573-6707.
The future’s so BRIGHT
The 38th Annual
TEXAS WATER QUALITY ASSOCIATION CONVENTION
REGISTRATION FORM
The Embassy Suites Hotel, Spa & Conference Center
San Marcos, Texas July 13 - 16, 2011
you gotta wear shades!
FOR ROOM RESERVATIONS CALL: 1-512-392-6450 or 1-800-EMBASSY
(reference Texas Water Quality Association)
Room Rate $139.00 per night (Rate/Availability Guarantee Deadline: JUNE 22, 2011)
*room is a suite and includes fully cooked breakfast & evening cocktails
Please print all information on this form. One form per person or family. Make additional copies if needed..
NAME: ______________________________________ Nickname for Badge: ___________________
Spouse’s Name: ____________________________ Nickname for Badge: ____________________
Children’s Names/Ages: ______________________ ___________________ ___________________
COMPANY NAME: ______________________________________TWQA MEMBER? ____________
Address: ____________________________________________________________________________
City: _____________________________________ State________________ Zip___________________
Phone #: ____ ____________________________ Fax # ______________________________________
Email address: _______________________________________________________________________
Is this your first TWQA Meeting? __________ Are you a TWQA Past President? ___________
TWQA MEMBER
Full Registration
Spouse Registration
Child Ticket *
Extra Banquet Ticket
Exhibit Only *includes lunch
prior to 6/22/11
$ 145.00
$ 125.00
$ 30.00
$ 60.00
$ 50.00
After 6/22/11 & On-site
$ 195.00
$ 175.00
$ 40.00
$ 70.00
$ 50.00
FRIDAY NIGHT IN “GRUENE” & GOLF ARE ON SEPARATE FORMS
BASIC & ADVANCED TRAINING REGISTRATION IS ON A SEPARATE FORM
NON- MEMBER
Full Registration
Spouse Registration
Child Ticket *
Extra Banquet Ticket
Exhibit Only *includes lunch
prior to 6/22/11
$ 245.00
$ 200.00
$ 35.00
$ 75.00
$ 50.00
After 6/22/11 & On-site
$ 295.00
$ 250.00
$ 45.00
$ 90.00
$ 50.00
FRIDAY NIGHT IN “GRUENE” & GOLF ARE ON SEPARATE FORMS
BASIC & ADVANCED TRAINING REGISTRATION IS ON A SEPARATE FORM
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•
Full Registration/Spouse Registration includes all Business/Technical sessions, Awards Banquet, Friday morning
Spouse and Children’s Welcome Breakfast, & Friday Exhibit.
Child Registration includes Thursday evening child care from 6:00 p.m.—11:00 p.m. & Friday Welcome Breakfast.
PAYMENT INFORMATION
Check enclosed _____ Visa _____ MasterCard _____ Discover _____ American Express ______
Credit Card #______________________________ Exp Date: __________ Sec Code # _______ TOTAL $ ______________
Card Billing Address: ____________________________________________________________________________________
Print Cardholder’s Name: _______________________________ Signature: ________________________________________
Please mail to TWQA, 1904 Sam Houston Drive, Victoria, Texas 77901. For questions call (361) 573-6707 or fax to (361) 575-7959
The future’s so BRIGHT
SCHEDULE FOR THE
38th Annual
TEXAS WATER QUALITY ASSOCIATION
CONVENTION
you gotta wear shades!
Wednesday, July 13, 2011
Begins at 3:00 p.m. - BOARD OF DIRECTOR’S MEETING
6:30 p.m. – 7:30 p.m. - PRESIDENT’S WELCOME RECEPTION (open to everyone)
Thursday, July 14, 2011
7:00 a.m. – 8:00 a.m. – REGISTRATION FOR BASIC WATER CONDITIONING
8:00 a.m. – GOLF TOURNAMENT (*must be pre-registered) - MEET IN LOBBY @ 7:00 A.M.
8:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. – BASIC WATER CONDITIONING (CEU – TX 6.0 HRS & WQA .6) 10:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. – CONVENTION REGISTRATION
4:30 p.m. - 5:30 p.m. - DEALERS’ ROUNDTABLE MEETING
6:00 p.m. – 11:00 p.m. – CHILDREN’S PROGRAM/CHILDCARE (*must be pre-registered) (ROOM INFO @ TWQA DESK) 6:00 p.m. – 6:30 p.m. – COCKTAIL RECEPTION - (PREFUNCTION AREA)
6:30 p.m. – 11:00 p.m. – AWARDS BANQUET
Friday, July 15, 2011
6:30 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. – CONVENTION REGISTRATION
8:00 a.m. – 10:00 a.m. – ANNUAL MEETING & GENERAL SESSION
9:00 a.m. – 11:00 a. m. – EXHIBIT SET UP
9:00 a.m. -10:00 a.m. - SPOUSE AND CHILDREN’S BREAKFAST
10:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m. – TECHNICAL SESSION - BACKFLOW - Jerry Lewis, Sundance Irrigation - 1 hr CEU cr
10:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m. – BUSINESS SESSION - EMPLOYMENT PRACTICES LIABILITY AND EEOC CLAIMS Harmon Hamann & Keith Pryde, Willis of Texas, Inc. 11:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. – EXHIBITION *lunch buffet included
4:00 p.m. – EXHIBITION TEAR DOWN
4:00 p.m.—5:00 p.m. - TECHNICAL SESSION - GENERAL FILTRATION - Sid Fly, Turbidex - 1 hr CEU cr
4:00 p.m.—5:00 p.m. - BUSINESS SESSION - to be determined
6:30 p.m. - A NIGHT IN GRUENE, TEXAS - (must be pre-registered)
Saturday, July 16, 2011
7:00 a.m. – 8:00 a.m. – REGISTRATION: ADVANCED WATER CONDITIONING
8:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. – CONVENTION REGISTRATION - (PREFUNCTION AREA)
8:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. – ADVANCED WATER CONDITIONING COURSE (CEU–TX 7.0 HRS & WQA .7)
8:00 a.m.— 9:00 a.m - TECHNICAL SESSION - FLUORIDE REDUCTION - Chubb Michaud, Purolite - 1 hr CEU cr
9:00 a.m.— 10:00 a.m - TECHNICAL SESSION - HEAVY METAL REMOVAL - Chubb Michaud, Purolite - 1 hr CEU cr
10:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. – TECHNICAL SESSION - WATER SOFTENING - Scott Buss - 2 hrs CEU cr
1:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m. – WQA Exams
4:15 p.m. - Possible TCEQ Exams
SCHEDULE IS SUBJECT TO CHANGE
ALL CEU CREDITS ARE PENDING TCEQ APPROVAL
TEXAS WATER QUALITY ASSOCIATION
One Voice for Texas Water Quality!
2011
TWQA GOLF TOURNAMENT
THURSDAY, JULY 14, 2011
Quail Creek Country Club
8:00 a.m. Scramble
Registration and Warm-Up at 7:30 a.m.
Entry Fee: $95.00 per person (includes green fees, cart, range balls, lunch & hat)
Put your team together now! If you don’t have a
foursome, register anyway and we will assign you to a team.
1. Name: __________________________________________ Handicap or Avg. Score ___________
Co. Name ______________________________________________________________________
Phone: ______/___________________ Fax ______/_________________
2. Name: __________________________________________ Handicap or Avg. Score __________
Co. Name ______________________________________________________________________
Phone: ______/___________________ Fax ______/_________________
3. Name: __________________________________________ Handicap or Avg. Score __________
Co. Name ______________________________________________________________________
Phone: ______/___________________ Fax ______/_________________
4. Name: _____________________________________________ Handicap or Avg. Score ________
Co. Name _______________________________________________________________________
Phone: ______/___________________ Fax ______/_________________
Payment method (Checks payable to TWQA)
___Check
___ Visa
___ MasterCard
___ American Express
___ Discover
Card Number ____________________________ Exp. Date ___________ 3 Digit Security # _______
Name on Card ________________________________________________________________________
Address on Card _______________________________________________ Zip ___________________
Signature ____________________________________________ Amount $ ______________________
Mail registration and entry fee to TWQA, 1904 Sam Houston Dr, Victoria, TX 77901
Or Fax to 361-575-7959
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ENJOY A NIGHT IN HISTORIC
GRUENE TEXAS
Shop until you drop at a
variety of stores in Gruene
Dance at Gruene Hall
Texas’ Oldest Dance Hall
Enjoy Dinner and Drinks at
the Grist Mill Restaurant
ADULTS: $95.00 PER PERSON
CHILDREN UNDER 12: $40.00 (2 & under free)
Price includes
TRANSPORTATION to and from the Embassy Suites San Marcos
(*Buses will load beginning at 6:15 p.m - ticket required to board)
DINNER AND DRINKS AT THE GRIST MILL RESTAURANT
The remainder of the evening is “on your own”.
Enjoy the many shops which will be open late for your convenience;
Join your friends at one of the many pubs in town.
Kick up your heels at Gruene Dance Hall or
just sit by the Guadalupe River and Relax!
Name: ____________________________________ Company: ______________________
# of Adults: ___________________ # of Children: ___________ Age of child _________
Total Amount Owed $_______________
Payment Options: Check, Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover
Credit Card # _______________________________ Exp______ Sec Code __________
Print name on card ____________________________ Signature _________________
Mailing address for credit card: _______________________________________________
*This is not included with any registration package
REGISTRATION DEADLINE: July 1, 2011