1. sports
2. golf

This promises to be an outstanding show!
The Palm Springs Hilton Resort is a beautiful facility and our last symposium
there was a huge success. This show will be bigger than ever, and a good time will be had by all!
Symposium Location & Accommodations
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The 44 Annual SWANA Western Regional Solid Waste Symposium and Exposition is being held in Palm Springs at the Palm Springs Hilton Resort located at 400
East Tahquitz Canyon Way, Palm Springs, California, 92262. The Palm Springs area is known for fantastic golf courses, excellent restaurants, spectacular views,
and great weather. Make your reservations early to combine professional development along with the beauty and excitement of Palm Springs. The Palm
Springs Hilton Resort has made available a block of rooms and suites at a special rate for SWANA attendees. You are encouraged to make your room
reservations as soon as possible to ensure you have a room onsite. These rates are guaranteed through March 1, 2015. Contact the Palm Springs Hilton Resort
at (760) 320-6868 and be sure to mention SWANA to receive the single/double rate of $130.00 per day. Please be sure to book your room early due to the
Coachella event!
Registration Center
The registration center will be located in the lobby area of the Hotel. It will be opening the following hours:
9:00am
8:00am
8:00am
7:30am
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4:00pm
4:00pm
2:00pm
10:00am
Monday, April 13
Tuesday, April 14
Wednesday, April 15
Thursday, April 16
Upon arrival at the hotel, please pick up your packet at the Registration Center. The packet will contain full Symposium information and a name badge. This
badge is your admission to all Technical Sessions and Exhibit area. For additional information prior to the Symposium please contact the Association office at
(714) 866-9988 or Jim Kuhl at (562) 570-2850.
Legislative & Technical Sessions
This year’s session topics will provide the opportunity to hear first had of the changes affecting the industry. See the Week at a Glance section of the brochure
for more information.
Welcome Reception
Monday night there will be a Welcome Reception held from 5:30pm to 7:30pm in the Exhibit Hall. Please join us for beverages and hors d’ oeuvres while you
browse the Exhibit Hall. Over 40 different vendors and exhibitors will display the latest technology and offer their services.
Vendors & Exhibits
The Hilton has a large carpeted ballroom/exhibit area. Equipment and vendor booths will all be located indoors in a climate controlled atmosphere. In
addition, there will be systems and professional consulting firms which can help your organization perform at an optimum. Don’t miss the opportunity to view
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the show, talk with waste professionals, inspect equipment, and will some great door prizes. Exhibit set up starts Sunday, April 12 from 1:00pm to 4:00pm.
All set ups must be completed by Monday at 3:00pm. For more information please call Scott Ramey at (818) 519-0591.
Golf Tournament
Come and enjoy a great round of golf in beautiful Palm Springs, home of some of the finest golf courses in Southern California. The Annual Western Regional
Symposium Golf Tournament, a “Best Ball Scramble” will be held Monday, April 13, 2015 at the Tahquitz Creek Golf Course Resort. The fee for eighteen holes
is only $119 per person, which includes a BBQ lunch.
There will be a “Shotgun Start” at 8:00am. The number of spaces is limited and will be assigned on a first-come first-serve basis. If you wish to participate, you
are encouraged to register as early as possible.
For more information please contact Laith Ezzet at (949) 251-8902 or [email protected] . The golf registration form is also available online at
www.socalswana.org .
Poolside Monte Carlo Night
Wednesday night, SWANA will host a party around the pool (weather permitting). Please wear casual pool deck clothing to enjoy good food, entertainment,
and games of chance. Successful gamblers will cash in their chips to take home great prizes.
Continuing Education Units (CEU’S)
This year’s symposium is rich with timely topics and notable speakers. Take advantage of this valuable resource and receive CEU credit as well. SWANA is
awarding CEU’s for each day’s attendance at the symposium. A form will be provided at registration and must be signed by a SWANA Founding Chapter Board
member to receive credit. Don’t miss this golden opportunity to fulfill your Continuing Education Requirements while you gain useful insight from industry
leaders.
WEEK AT A GLANCE
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Morning
Lunch
Golf Tournament
6:45am – 1:00pm
Golf BBQ Lunch
1:00pm – 2:30pm
Afternoon
Vendor Set Up
9:00am -3:00pm
(Set up must be completed by 3:00)
Evening
Welcome Reception – Exhibit Hall
5:30pm -7:30pm
Hosted by:
Registration
9:00am – 4:00pm
Breakfast
6:30am – 8:30am
Registration
8:00am – 4:00pm
Equipment & Vendor Show
Exhibit Hall 8:00am – 10:00am
Lunch
11:30am – 1:00pm
Hosted by:
Equipment/Vendor Show
Exhibit Hall 8:00am –10:00am
Exhibit Hall 3:00pm – 5:00pm
A-2 XXXXX 1:30pm – 2:45pm, Plaza CD
Plenary Sessions
10:00am – 11:00am
Equipment & Vendor Show
Exhibit Hall 3:00pm – 5:00pm
Welcome
Keynote Speaker
A-1 XXXXX 1:30pm – 2:45pm, Plaza AB
Keynote Speaker
sponsored by:
Exhibitor Hospitality Suites
6:00pm – 9:00pm
Morning
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Breakfast
6:30am – 9:00am
Registration
8:00am – 2:00pm
Equipment & Vendor Show
Exhibit Hall
8:30am – 11:30am
Lunch
Lunch
11:30am – 1:00pm
Hosted by:
Afternoon
Evening
Equipment & Vendor Show
Exhibit Hall 8:30am – 11:30am
Deck party – poolside
All hands on deck for an evening of
fun, food, and entertainment!
A-1 XXXXX 1:30pm – 2:45pm Plaza AB
A-2 XXXXX 1:30pm – 2:45pm, Plaza CD
B-1 XXXX 3:15pm – 4:30pm, Plaza AB
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B-2 XXXX 3:15pm – 4:30pm, Plaza CD
LTF Meeting – 4:30pm – 5:30pm, Plaza CD
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Registration
7:30am – 10:00am
Thursday Morning Coffee
Hosted by:
A-1 XXXX 8:45am – 10:30am, Plaza AB
A-2 XXXX 8:45am – Noon, Plaza CD
Reception - 6:00pm
Dinner/Entertainment - 7:00pm
Hosted by:
DELEGATE REGISTRATION FORM
SWANA Member: Yes____ No____ If yes, which chapter?__________________________________________________________
Last Name:_________________________________________First_____________________________________________________
Name to be printed on name badge:_____________________________________________________________________________
REGISTER EARLY
AND SAVE!
Affiliation:______________________________________________Title_________________________________________________
Address:_________________________________________City:____________________________________________State:___________Zip____________
Phone:_________________________FAX:________________________Email:____________________________________________
I am registering for the following: (please check)
Member
by 2/23
Full Registration:
Daily Registration:
Welcome Reception:
Tuesday (lunch incl.)
Wednesday (lunch Incl.)
Wednesday Deck Party
Thursday
Golf Registration:
Spouse:
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Non Member
by 2/23
$500____
$550____
$50_____
$200____
$200____
$155____
$190____
$119____
$190____
$100___
$250____
$250____
$180____
$205____
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Member
after 2/23
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Non Member
after 2/23
$600____
$650____
$250____
$250____
$275____
$275____
$205____
$220____
Spouses’ name______________________________
Grand total: total all fees and enter here: $_____________________________________________
Account Type:
Visa
MasterCard
AMEX
Cardholder Name _________________________________________________
Account Number
_____________________________________________
Expiration Date
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Billing Zip____________
CVV2 (3 digit number on back of Visa/MC, 4 digits on front of AMEX) ______
Note: (NSF) Returned check fee $155.00
Full registration includes admission to legislative and
technical sessions, all vendors’ exhibits, breakfast and
lunch on Tuesday & Wednesday, Monday Dinner/Pool
party. Exhibit booth rental includes ONE FULL
REGISTRATION (see the exhibitor registration form).
Additional tickets on sale at the registration desk.
Cancellations & Refunds.
Notice of cancellation must be made in writing and
postmarked NO LATER THAN MARCH 1, 2015.
An administrative fee of $95.00 will be deducted from
the amount to be refunded. Request notice should be
sent to the registration address.
Mail registration form and payment to:
So Cal SWANA Association Office
21520 Yorba Linda Blvd., Ste. G-428
Yorba Linda, CA 92887
Questions? Please call the Association
office at (714) 866-9988