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Technical & Operations Conference

Tuesday, December 10, 2024
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12:00 PM (CST)
to Thursday, December 12, 2024 at 12:00 PM (CST)
* Registration open until 11/23/24 at 12:00 AM (CST)
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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)

  1. MMUA Apprenticeship Program, Cody Raveling, MMUA, and Jeremy Parker, MN Dept. of Labor and Industry
  2. Equipment/supply chain update/trucking
  3. MMUA's new program offerings: Workforce development, Shelly Dau, MMUA
  4. MMUA's drug and alcohol program and safety management update, Joe Schmidt, MMUA
  5. Technical generation service opportunities, Paul Helling, MMUA
  6. Grants, Blaine Chaulklin, MMUA
  7. APPA grounding rules reviewed, Jay Reading, MMUA
  8. Water topic, Jim Bruender, MMUA
  9. 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
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
3:15 pm Learning tracks
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
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.
Credits Price
Full conference (early bird)
This ticket includes attendance to conference program, welcome reception, luncheon, trade show, and refreshment breaks. Register by November 8 for discounted rate. Registration Ends 11/9/24 at 12:00 AM CST
$590.00
Full conference
This ticket includes attendance to conference program, welcome reception, luncheon, trade show, and refreshment breaks. Registration Opens 11/9/24 at 12:01 AM CST
$640.00
Full conference (at the door)
This ticket includes attendance to conference program, welcome reception, luncheon, trade show, and refreshment breaks. Registration Opens 11/23/24 at 12:01 AM CST
$690.00
Trade show only (early bird)
Unable to attend the conference, but would like to check out the trade show? This ticket will allow you to do that. Includes a name badge, two drink tickets, and hors d'oeuvres during the show. Register by Nov. 8 for best rates. Registration Ends 11/9/24 at 12:00 AM CST
$50.00
Trade show only
Unable to attend the conference, but would like to check out the trade show? This ticket will allow you to do that. Includes a name badge, two drink tickets, and hors d'oeuvres during the show. Registration Opens 11/9/24 at 12:01 AM CST
$55.00
Trade show only (at the door)
Unable to attend the conference, but would like to check out the trade show? This ticket will allow you to do that. Includes a name badge, two drink tickets, and hors d'oeuvres during the show. Registration Opens 11/23/24 at 12:01 AM CST
$60.00
Credits Price
Full conference (non-member early bird)
This ticket includes attendance to conference program, welcome reception, luncheon, trade show, and refreshment breaks. Register by November 8 for discounted rate. Registration Ends 11/9/24 at 12:00 AM CST
$885.00
Full conference (non-member)
This ticket includes attendance to conference program, welcome reception, luncheon, trade show, and refreshment breaks. Registration Opens 11/9/24 at 12:01 AM CST
$960.00
Credits Price
Welcome reception for spouse/guest
The welcome reception is included with registration to the full conference. If you have a spouse or guest who wishes to attend, this ticket is required. Enter name of the spouse or guest attending for name badge. NOTE: This ticket is NOT for vendor attendees. Registration Ends 11/29/24 at 12:00 AM CST
$30.00
Trade show reception for spouse/guest
The trade show reception is included with registration to the full conference. If you have a spouse or guest who wishes to attend the trade show, this ticket is required. Enter name of the spouse or guest attending for name badge. NOTE: This ticket is NOT for vendor attendees. Registration Ends 11/29/24 at 12:00 AM CST
$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
* Registration open until 11/23/24 at 12:00 AM (CST)
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* Registration open until 11/23/24 at 12:00 AM (CST)
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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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Rita Kelly

Rita Kelly

Director of Administration, Minnesota Municipal Utilities Association

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