Summer Conference
Summer Conference
| Date: | August 17-19, 2015 |
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| Location: | Breezy Point Resort, 9252 Breezy Point Drive, Breezy Point, MN Get Directions |
This event is now closed for online registration | |
MMUA's Summer Conference offers networking, educational and social time for municipal utility leaders from around the state. For best rates, register by August 3.
Conference Program
Sunday, August 16
7-9 pm | MMUA Board of Directors Meeting (Governor's Room)
Monday, August 17
8 am-noon | MMUA Board of Directors Meeting (continued)
noon-6 pm | Conference Registration Open (Lobby)
noon-1 pm | Check-in for Golf Tournament at Deacon's Lodge Golf Course
noon-12:30 pm | Check-in for Bike Ride (Lobby)
1 pm | Golf "Best Ball Scramble" Tournament (Deacon's Lodge Golf Course)
1 pm | Paul Bunyan Bike Trail Ride (meet in Nisswa)
5 pm | Resort Check-in
6:30 pm | Welcome Reception (Marina Deck)
7:30 pm | Outdoor BBQ (Marina Deck)
Tuesday, August 18
8 am | Welcome and Opening Remarks
8:15 am | Public Power Forward: Public Power in the 21st Century, Sue Kelly, American Public Power Association
9 am | Meeting the Challenge: The New Energy Landscape, Laura McCarten, Xcel Energy
10 am | What's the Plan? 111(d) Process, Bob Jagusch, MMUA
10:45 am | Reliable & Secure Operation of the Bulk Power System, Dan Skaar and Larry Koshire, Midwest Reliability Organization
1 pm | The Washington Scene, Michael Nolan, MMUA Washington Rep.
1:45 pm | Wild Rice Water Quality Standards, Minnesota Pollution Control Agency
3 pm | The Power of Partnership: A Unique & Effective Approach to Wellhead Protection, Scott Hain, Worthington Public Utilities
3 pm | Trade Show Setup (Minnesota Room)
3:45 pm | RS Fiber: Network of Opportunities, Mark Erickson, City of Winthrop
5 pm | Trade Show and Reception (Minnesota Room)
7 pm | Banquet and Awards (Lakeside Ballroom)
Wednesday, August 19
(Meeting for Regular & Affiliate Members Only)
8 am | MMUA Business Meeting
8:30 am | Managing the Rate Impacts of Distributed Generation, Dave Berg, Dave Berg Consulting
9:15 am | Solar-DG Task Force Report, Troy Adams, Elk River Municipal Utilities and MMUA Staff
10:15 am | Preparing for the 2016 Rodeo, Mike Willetts, MMUA
11:00 am | State Legislative Developments, Bill Black and Amanda Duerr, MMUA and Doug Carnival, McGrann Shea
11:30 am | Issues Round-Up, Jack Kegel, Bob Jagusch and Mike Willetts, MMUA
Lodging & Meals
Breezy Point Resort is taking reservations now. To obtain MMUA's special pricing, you must use their reservation form found HERE. No phone calls or online reservations please. This form can also be used to order meal tickets for those not requiring lodging. See the "Commuters" section.
Golf Tournament
MMUA's popular golf tournament will be played on Breezy Point's newly acquired Deacon's Lodge golf course. The shot-gun start will be at 1 pm, with check-in at the golf course beginning at noon.
Everyone must pre-register as an individual or as a scramble team. Walk-ins will not be allowed. Participants do not need to attend the conference to play in the tournament.
Tournament Fees
Conference Attendees -- $65 per person
Golf Tournament Only -- $120 per person
Individual players will be assigned to a team. If you prefer to golf with someone specific, please note that on your registration. When registering with a team, please confirm with the group in advance to make sure they are golfing and that they aren't already registered with another team.
You can find the Golf Tournament registration form HERE or you can register online at http://tinyurl.com/pqkbbna.
Note: You will be directed to a site through Constant Contact for online golf tournament registrations. You can pay for golf on their site, or select "Pay at the Door" option and we will bill you. Our website does not accommodate the tournament at this time.
Bike Ride
Join us for MMUA's annual bike ride on the black-topped Paul Bunyan Trail. The ride will be out and back so you can turn around at your desired distance. Bikes and helmets will be available for rent or you can bring your own. The ride will start and end at the bike shop that is located in Nisswa next to the trail. It will be an afternoon of fun and beautiful Minnesota scenery.
To rent a bike, please call Trailblazer Bikes at 218-963-0699. You will pick up and pay for your bike rental at the bike shop prior to the start of the ride.
You can find the Bike Ride registration form HERE or you can register online at http://tinyurl.com/peclerd.
Note: You will be directed to a site through Constant Contact for online registrations. There is no charge for the bike ride.
Events for Associate Members
Associate members can have a booth at the trade show to be held on August 18. Reserve your spot by clicking HERE. This one fills up fast so don't delay!
We also have an opportunity for Associate members to sponsor events at the Summer Conference. We will post a sign at the event site with your company's logo and have you listed in the official conference program. To become a sponsor, click HERE and scroll down to the list of Summer Conference events.
How about hosting a hospitality suite? Call Bonnie Tweed at 218-562-7189 or email btweed@breezypointresort.com for more information. Breezy Point does not allow you to bring in food items from outside the resort.
Conference Brochures
For a printed copy of the conference brochure, click HERE. Associate members can click HERE to print a copy of the brochure for the trade show, reception, sponsoring and hosting hospitality suites.
Questions?
If you have questions, please contact Rita Kelly at 763-746-0707 or rkelly@mmua.org.
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