SPRING CONFERENCE
HOTEL & LODGING Crowne Plaza 1 Resort Drive Asheville, NC 28806 www.crowneplaza.com Telephone: (877) 270-1393 Rate for single or double occupancy is: Two Queens $145.77/night (includes taxes) King $168.37/night (includes taxes) Cancellations must be made 72 hours prior to arrival Early departure fee of $50 will be charged. April 23-26, 2018 Crowne Plaza Asheville, North Carolina Be sure to mention that you are with SWANA-NC Chapter when making reservations to ensure Conference Rates Hotel Reservations must be made by March 23, 2018 to ensure Conference Rates
Monday, April 23, 2018 AGENDA/SCHEDULE 12:00-5:00 EARLY REGISTRATION AND VENDOR SETUP 2:00-5:00 TOUR - Pre-Registration is Required. Tour Group is limited to 15 participants. 6:00-9:00 YOUNG PROFESSIONALS NETWORKING - Pre-Registration and Invitation is Required The Conference Agenda has not been finalized, but here are some of the amazing topics to be presented. Tuesday, April 24, 2018 8:30-10:00 10:00-10:30 Break 10:30-11:45 Opening Conference and Welcome Effectively Interacting with Legislature Safety Update Waste Management Strategies Integrated Solid Waste Mangement 11:45-1:30 Lunch/Keynote Presentation - Sara Bixby SWANA Deputy Director 1:30-3:00 3:00-3:30 Break 3:30-5:00 5:00-7:00 Vendor Reception Wednesday, April 25, 2018 Multi-Family Recycling Recycling Away From Home Contractor Vetting Chemours EREF Elevated Temperatures Update Wednesday Session Briefing - Landfill 101 8:30-10:00 History of Landfilling, Landfill Grading, Geosynthetics and Leachate Collection Best Practices 10:00-10:30 Break 10:30-12:00 Gas Collection, Cap Systems, and NCDEQ Perspective on Permitting and Operations 12:00-1:30 Lunch 1:30-3:00 Landfill Optimization and Expansion Case Studies, Including Audience Participation and Round Table Discussion 3:00-3:30 Break 3:30-4:00 Brownfields 4:00-4:30 North Carolina Capacity Updates 4:30-5:00 GIS and Database Model to Support Landfill Operations Thursday April 26, 2018 8:30-10:00 NCDEAC s Update on Solid Waste Enforcement 10:00-10:30 Break 10:30-12:00 NCDEQ - State of the State, Training and Compliance 12 to 14 Continuing Educations Hours will be available for attending the full conference!
Tour Registration Pre-Registration is Required Notice: Tour Group is limited to 15 participants. Please complete a form for EACH Registrant. NAME AND TITLE: ORGANIZATON/AFFILIATION: ADDRESS: CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE: PHONE ( ) EMAIL Date: Monday, April 23, 2018 Time: 2:00 pm - 5:00 pm Meet at NC SWANA registration area at 1:15 pm. Transportation will be provided. French Broad Chocolate Factory 21 Buxton Avenue, Asheville, NC 28801 The French Chocolate Factory acts as stewards for Mother Earth. They maintain a financially sustainable business, to allow them to accomplish their mission and by their values. Join the tour to learn about green shipping, local and direct sourcing, Bicycle Benefits, and much more. Young Professionals Registration Pre-Registration is Required Notice: Please complete a form for EACH Registrant. YP s: join us April 23, 2017 at 6:00pm Location: TBA Come enjoy an evening with peers, and few mentors as well, in a relaxed atmosphere. NC SWANA is proud to support a growing Chapter YP program. You are the future of our industry! This event is by invitation only. There is no charge, but prior registration is required. Please Register online or by email to info@ncswana.org. Looking forward to seeing you there. NC SWANA President, Mike Brinchek NAME AND TITLE: ORGANIZATON/AFFILIATION: ADDRESS: CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE: PHONE ( ) EMAIL: Contact for questions and submit completed form to: Beverly Hester, NC SWANA Coordinator, P.O. Box 110, Newton, NC 28658 Phone: (828) 461-1320, Fax: (704) 462-4366, bhester@ncswana.org
ATTENDEE REGISTRATION Notice: Please complete an Attendee Registration Form for EACH registrant Name and Title: Organization/Affiliation: Address: City, State, Zip Code: Phone: ( ) Email: SWANA Member # (Membership will be verified) Non-Member Speaker: (Indicate which day speaking) Exhibitors receive one full conference registration. Any other exhibitors from the same company must pay for appropriate registration by completing THIS FORM. See exhibitor form for more details. NO REFUNDS will be issued. However, substitutions can be made if requests are received IN WRITING via email to info@ncswana.org and received no later than April 13, 2018. No shows are liable for all fees. Please CIRCLE Registration Selection: SWANA Non- Members Members Full Conference: $290 $340 Full Conference for Young Professionals*: $250 $300 Tuesday Only: $200 $225 Wednesday Only: $200 $225 Thursday Only: $150 $175 Please deduct $50.00 (early-bird discount) if registering before April 2, 2018. *Age for Young Professionals is 35 or younger. REGISTER BEFORE APRIL 2, 2018 TO RECEIVE BEST CONFERENCE RATES. Contact for questions and submit completed form to: Beverly Hester, NC SWANA Coordinator, P.O. Box 110, Newton, NC 28658 Phone: (828) 461-1320, Fax: (704) 462-4366, bhester@ncswana.org AMOUNT CIRCLED FOR REGISTRATION: DEDUCT $50.00 IF REGISTERING BEFORE APRIL 2, 2018: TOTAL AMOUNT DUE: $ $ $ My Check made out to NC SWANA is enclosed. Credit card payment. Payment under separate cover; will be delivered before cut-off dates. TOTAL AMOUNT PAID $
Sponsorship Information NC SWANA needs and very much appreciates the generous contributions from our Sponsors. It is our goal to host events that demonstrate this gratitude; we could not provide them without you. Mike Brinchek - President, NC SWANA All Sponsorship Levels, excluding Exhibitor, include the following benefits: Scrolling marquee of company name and logo throughout the event. Advertisement of company name and logo on Event Banner. Advertisement of company name and logo on the NC SWANA homepage. Recognition in the conference program. Verbal recognition throughout the event. One (1) FREE full conference registration. ($250.00 value) Additional benefits for Sponsorship Levels also include Free Exhibitor Space Registration. ($550.00 Value) First priority for booth space selection. Individual Sponsorship Banner. Six (6) month placement of logo on the NC SWANA website including a scrolling livelink to your website. 75% discount on Exhibitor Space Registration. ($412.50 Value) Second priority booth selection. 50% discount for booth if also registering as an Exhibitor. ($275.00 Value) Third priority booth selection. 8-foot Exhibit booth including electricity. One (1) Complimentary Full Conference Registration. If Sponsoring AND Exhibiting, please complete the Sponsorship Registration form only. Sponsors and Exhibitors that Register by April 2nd will receive preferred booth placement; by level. After this date, you will be assigned remaining spaces in order of registration based on availability. PLEASE INCLUDE LOGO FILE IN PDF, AND CONTACT INFORMATION SO WE MAY REACH YOU REGARDING BOOTH ASSIGNMENTS. Contact for questions and submit completed form to: Beverly Hester, NC SWANA Coordinator, P.O. Box 110, Newton, NC 28658 Phone: (828) 461-1320, Fax: (704) 462-4366, bhester@ncswana.org
SPONSOR COMPANY/ORGANIZATION: ADDRESS: CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE: CONTACT PERSON: CONTACT TELEPHONE: ( ) CONTACT EMAIL ADDRESS: SPONSOR NAME & TITLE SPONSOR TELEPHONE: ( ) SPONSOR EMAIL ADDRESS: Sponsors receive one full conference registration and table setup. Sponsors also get a second full conference registration if also exhibiting. Any additional attendees must pay the conference rates as indicated on the ATTENDEE REGISTRATION FORM. If Exhibiting, please see Exhibitor Form for additional details and shipping information. SPONSORSHIP LEVELS: PLATINUM SPONSOR: $2,000 (minimum) GOLD SPONSOR: $1,500 (minimum) SILVER SPONSOR: $1,000 (minimum) If Sponsoring and Exhibiting, please list your second complimentary conference attendee below: Name & Title: Telephone: ( ) Email: SPONSORSHIP LEVEL COST: $ DISCOUNT EXHIBIT AMOUNT: $ IF EXHIBITING TOTAL AMOUNT DUE: $ My Check made out to NC SWANA is enclosed. Credit Card Payment Payment under separate cover; will be delivered before cut-off dates. TOTAL AMOUNT PAID: $ Contact for questions and submit completed form to: Beverly Hester, NC SWANA Coordinator, P.O. Box 110, Newton, NC 28658 Phone: (828) 461-1320, Fax: (704) 462-4366, bhester@ncswana.org
Exhibitor Information & Registration Form EXHIBITOR COMPANY/ORGANIZATION: ADDRESS: CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE: CONTACT PERSON: CONTACT TELEPHONE: ( ) CONTACT EMAIL ADDRESS: EXHIBITOR NAME & TITLE: EXHIBITOR TELEPHONE: ( ) EXHIBITOR EMAIL ADDRESS: Exhibit Fee for booth rental is $550. Exhibit space is limited. Exhibitors will be given selection choice in the order their registration and payment was received and will be contacted for booth assignment. Wi-Fi will be available in the Exhibit Hall for vendors. Exhibitors receive one complimentary full registration to the conference. Additional Exhibitor attendees must pay conference rates as listed on the ATTENDEE REGISTRATION FORM. Exhibitors will receive an 6-foot table top for Exhibitor display. Please see Agenda for Exhibitor set up time. Electricity provided at Exhibit booths. EXHIBITORS MAY SET UP THEIR BOOTHS ON MONDAY, APRIL 23, 2018, BETWEEN 12:00PM-5:30PM. BOOTHS SHOULD BE REMOVED BY 1:00PM ON THURSDAY, APRIL 26, 2018. SHIPPING INFORMATION If you wish to have your exhibit shipped, please label all items with the following information: Shipper s name and phone number Group or function name NC SWANA Number of boxes Event Date (April 23-April 26, 2018) Group Contact: Tracy Nestor Ship to: Crowne Plaza 1 Resort Drive Asheville, NC 28806 (828) 285-2635 Please note: Crowne Plaza does assess handling fees for storage. These costs are in addition to actual shipping costs and NC SWANA Exhibitor fees. EXHIBIT BOOTH: $ 550.00 TOTAL AMOUNT DUE: Electricity provided $ My Check made out to NC SWANA is enclosed. Credit Card Payment Payment under separate cover; will be delivered before cut-off dates. TOTAL AMOUNT PAID: $ Contact for questions and submit completed form to: Beverly Hester, NC SWANA Coordinator, P.O. Box 110, Newton, NC, 28658 Phone: (828) 461-1320, Fax: (704) 462-4366, info@ncswana.org
What s happening at NC SWANA NC SWANA has become more environmentally friendly with online registration. Help us go greener by going paperless, use online registration. Visit www.ncswana.org...and follow on Facebook for the latest safety news from our SAFETY AMBASSADOR, John Pfleger. He will post links to safety programs and information, as well as answer your safety related questions....click on tab to view and register for upcoming Landfill Operations and Transfer Station courses in November and December. go to Technical and Policy Corner for updates on Legislative and Regulatory Issues, Solid Waste Section Rules Review, and NC SWANA Advocacy information. What to look for in 2018 Road-E-O - May 18-19, 2018 Manager s Training - June 11-16, 2018 Fall Conference - October 2-4, 2018 Upcoming SWANA National Events