FEBRUARY 7 & 8, 2019 RED DEER, AB SHERATON HOTEL & CONVENTION CENTRE TRADE SHOW 19 REFRESH, UPDAT E, MASTER - BETTER INSTALLER, BETTER INDUSTRY

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1 FEBRUARY 7 & 8, 2019 RED DEER, AB SHERATON HOTEL & CONVENTION CENTRE TRADE SHOW 19 REFRESH, UPDAT E, MASTER - BETTER INSTALLER, BETTER INDUSTRY

2 REFRESH, UPDATE, MASTER BETTER INSTALLER, BETTER INDUSTRY notice of 2019 AGM FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 8, 7:30AM SHERATON HOTEL & CONVENTION CENTRE TH AVENUE, RED DEER, AB All AOWMA members in good standing are invited to attend the Annual General Meeting being held during the Convention and Trade Show on February 8, 2019 in Red Deer, AB. NOMINATIONS: Nominations may be submitted in advance of the AGM or from the floor during the election portion of the meeting. According to Bylaw Section a nominee must be an active member who has been in good standing for at least two consecutive years. Nominees for the Executive Committee positions (President, Vice-President or Secretary/Treasurer) must have already served on the Board of Directors for one preceding year. According to Bylaw Section 6.2.2, all nominations must be supported by a seconder and a third. This means that any nomination a member brings forward MUST be supported by two other members in good standing. There is no limit to the number of nominations that can be brought forward. NOMINATIONS ARE BEING ACCEPTED FOR THE FOLLOWING POSITIONS: President Director Director Director TERM OF OFFICE: Those elected to the Board of Directors at the 2019 AGM will hold those positions for two years; term of office to complete in REQUIREMENTS OF A BOARD MEMBER: Generally, the Board operates as a governance entity, meaning that it sets high level strategic direction as opposed to having a direct hand in the day-to-day activities of the operation. Directors should be prepared to attend approximately one meeting every two months in Red Deer, Alberta. Directors may also be asked to sit on various committees to provide more direct guidance regarding key association strategic objectives. Board Members are not paid. However, reasonable expenses are reimbursed for travel and meals when attending Board meetings or other sanctioned association business.

3 REFRESH, UPDATE, MASTER HEALTHY INDUSTRY HEALTHY ENVIRONMENT HEALTHY PEOPLE BETTER INSTALLER, BETTER INDUSTRY about us The Alberta Onsite Wastewater Management Association (AOWMA) is the provincial not-for profit organization established to educate, train and certify industry professionals. The association engages its member installers, designers, septage haulers, suppliers, municipalities and provincial government departments to arrive at sound practices that strengthen the industry, and ensure safe and effective septage management for all rural Alberta. our event Welcome to the 21st annual trade show hosted by the Alberta Onsite Wastewater Management Association (AOWMA) being held at the Sheraton Hotel & Convention Centre in Red Deer, Alberta. The 2019 trade show continues to grow our exhibitor base and attract heavy attendance. EVENT HOURS: THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 7, 2019, 3:00PM TILL 9:00PM FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 8, 2019, 9:00AM TILL 1:00PM who goes to the show CONTRACTORS INSTALLERS DESIGNERS PUMPERS DEVELOPERS SUPPLIERS MANUFACTURERS REGULATORS GOVERNMENT REPRESENTATIVES ENGINEERS

4 grand prize sponsorship For the first time, the AOWMA is offering an opportunity to sponsor a Grand Prize. This prize will be given out at the end of the event, and the recipient must be present to win. GRAND PRIZE INCLUDES: A trip for 2 to the WWETT Show in Indianapolis. Full attendance at the show, flights and hotels. Sponsorship amount $ meet & greet beer garden Thursday night during the Trade Show, delegates will be invited to join Exhibitors to try a variety of Craft Beers & Food pairings. Sponsorship of this event will provide complimentary drinks and snacks for all attendees. delegate bags Put your logo on our delegate bags. All attendees receive a bag when they enter the show. Extra bags are distributed throughout the year at Association events. social night Friday s event provides another great opportunity to mingle with show attendees. Exhibitors and delegates are invited to join us for Happy Hour, following which, Sponsorship will provide a sit-down dinner, followed by entertainment. entertainment Each year the convention hosts entertainment during our Friday night social evening. Help to entertain the delegates by sponsoring the Friday night entertainment. upgraded sponsor ad All Trade Show packages come with a Full-Colour Ad in our Convention magazine. Order an ad or upgrade your ad to a larger format for more exposure. MAGAZINE AD DIMENSIONS: Business Card: 3.5 w x 2 h ¼ page: 4 w x 5.25 h ½ page: 8 w x 5.25 h Full page: 8.5 w x 11 h trade show app Sponsor an ad on the convention app. Have your ad scroll across the cell phones and tablets of the attendees at the trade show and convention. Directly text delegates to the event through your app sponsorship. Invite delegates to come to your booth for a product demo or to listen to your technical session directly from the app.

5 entertainment Doug Arden, Canada s Corporate Funnyman, has over 20 years of professional comedy entertainment experience. Every year his schedule is filled with performances at corporate and community events across Canada. Doug is multi-talented and a professional comedian, magician and ventriloquist whose main focus is one thing entertaining audiences. Doug Arden has cleverly combined clean stand-up comedy, incredible magic, outrageously funny ventriloquism, music, and audience participation, making his one-of-a-kind show absolutely hilarious! This outstanding comedy variety show has made Doug Arden one of the most sought after comedy entertainers in the country. Audiences are unanimous in their praise of this amazing performer, as evidenced by the repeated standing ovations he receives at his many comedy shows across Canada every year. delegate bag sponsorship Advertise your company on this year s delegate bags. Opportunities are available for exhibitors to include their logo on the bag that everyone will be carrying around the show. Maximize your branding potential by keeping your name visible during and after the Trade Show. Bags will be issued to all Trade Show attendees as well as being given out at industry training and events throughout the year. Additional bags will be made available for purchase by exhibitors that have participated in this advertising opportunity. delegate bag swag Again this year, we invite all Trade Show exhibitors to include something in our delegate bags. Each person who attends the show receives a delegate bag. Enclosed within is an array of marketing items. These can range from business cards to flyers, and even branded merchandise. This is an excellent way to ensure that all delegates take home your company s information and maybe something more. People love free stuff and including something in our bags ensures that all delegates know who you are, even if they miss your booth. Some examples of suitable items are listed here. Those planning to participate should ensure they provide no fewer than 250 pieces of their enclosure. Let us put your swag in the delegate bag! SOME IDEAS ARE TAPE MEASURES CALENDARS FLYERS CATALOGUES/BROCHURES PENS PENCILS KEYCHAINS FLASHLIGHTS WATER BOTTLES JUMP DRIVES EXACTO KNIVES

6 sponsor the event app Engage with all of the trade show and convention participants. Keep everyone posted with presentation times. Let people know where you are at the show, and post on our Social Media Feed. Scan for access to the 2019 Convention App. brought to you by: INSURANCE INFORMATION FOR EXHIBITORS The primary purpose of a certificate of insurance is to confirm evidence of existing insurance coverage on behalf of the policy holder to ensure the Alberta Onsite Wastewater Management Association (AOWMA) is fully protected in the event of any bodily injury and/or property damage claim arising out of the operations of the policy holder. All Licensees must provide the AOWMA confirmation of Comprehensive General Liability and Non-Owned Automobile Insurance coverage in the form of a Certificate of Insurance. This Certificate must be addressed to the AOWMA and contain the following information. Complete name and address of the organization (insured) for which the insurance has been arranged. Type of insurance provided under the Certificate of Insurance and full name of the insurer providing such coverage. Policy number and elective dates of coverage including move-in and move-out for the 2019 Trade Show on February 6-10, 2019 Limits of liability of not less than $2,000, inclusive for bodily injury and/or property damage and non-owned automobile liability insurance. The AOWMA must be added as additional named insured with respect to any liability out of the operations of the named insured. The Certificate of Insurance must also state that the named insured will provide the AOWMA with thirty (30) days advance written notice of any policy cancellation and/or material change. The Certificate of Insurance must be dated and signed by an officer or authorized representative of the insurer.

7 EDUCATIONAL PARTNERSHIPS OVERVIEW OF THE PROGRAM Every year the AOWMA makes a determined effort to provide valuable educational opportunities for the delegates to the trade show and convention. As the demographic in the industry changes and the industry grows, so the need for education becomes more and more important. As an exhibitor to the 2019 Trade Show, the AOWMA offers your company the opportunity to join us as a partner in education. With the help of supporting members like yourself, we hope to offer a comprehensive program which leads to a new level of education and professionalism in practice. These educational presentations will become part of the convention program and as such are separate from proprietorial technical presentations taking place during the trade show. PRINCIPLES OF THE PROGRAM 1. Participating exhibitors may submit the abstract of a qualified speaker on topics relating to that industry s field of expertise. If approved the speaker will be allotted one hour for presentation and Q & A. ONLY NON- PRODUCT PROMOTIONAL PRESENTATIONS WILL BE PERMITTED. 2. Speakers must have speaking experience. Speakers represent not only their company or educational institution, but also the AOWMA, therefore a smooth delivery is essential. 3. Speakers will submit their proposed abstract and full presentation to the AOWMA four weeks prior to the convention for final approval, scheduling, and inclusion in the convention proceedings. 4. Speakers will supply AOWMA with a brief biography and a photo for the convention magazine. SPEAKER APPLICATION Company Name: Speaker Name: Address: City: Province: Postal Code/ZIP: Phone: Fax: Cell: Topic Title: Brief Description of Topic Presentation: Fax to or toll-free Upon receipt of the above form in our office, you will be contacted about your presentation.

8 Coffee Station EXHIBITION SPACE TRADE SHOW PACKAGES 10 x 10 Booth Space Carpet Table 2 Chairs Electricity (Standard 120V) Business Card Ad in Convention Magazine 1/4 Page Ad in Convention Magazine 1/2 Page Ad in Convention Magazine Post-Convention Delegate List (Print) Exhibitor Meal Package Convention Package Technical Session Slot (30 Mins) Beer Garden Area Bronze Silver Gold Buffet & Coffee Station BOOTH 1 Bronze - Booked 2 Bronze 3 Bronze 4 Bronze 5 Bronze 6 Gold - Booked 7 Gold - Booked 8 Bronze - Booked 9 Bronze - Booked 10 Bronze - Booked 11 Bronze 12 Bronze 13 Gold 14 Gold 15 Bronze 16 Silver 17 Gold 18 Gold 19 Gold - Booked 20 Bronze - Booked 21 Bronze - Booked 22 Gold 23 Gold - Booked 24 Silver - Booked 25 Silver - Booked 26 Bronze 27 Bronze 28 Gold - Booked 29 Gold 30 Bronze 31 Bronze 32 Gold 33 Silver - Booked 34 Gold 35 Gold 36 Gold 37 Gold 38 Gold 39 Bronze 40 Bronze 41 Gold 42 Bronze 43 Gold 44 Silver - Booked 45 Silver - Booked 46 Bronze 47 Bronze 48 Bronze 49 Silver 50 Gold 51 Gold 52 Gold 53 Gold 54 Silver 55 Bronze - Booked 56 Bronze - Booked 57 Bronze 58 Silver 59 Gold 60 Gold

9 Name of Company/Institution: Contact Name: Phone: Fax: Cell: Mailing Address: City: Province: Postal Code: Web Address: Exhibitor Names: Preferred Booth Locations (Please provide top 3 spots): * All booths will be distributed on a first-come, first-served basis, however, exhibitor preference will be considered where possible. Booth cancellations prior to January 2, 2019 will be charged a 10% administration fee; after January 2, 2019, all trade show fees will be forfeited. ITEM QUANTITY PRICE TOTAL Bronze Package $1420 Silver Package $1950 Gold Package $3425 Extra Booth Space $1050 Extra Floor Space (per sq.ft) $3 30 Minute Tech Session $210 Meal Package/ Extra Exhibitor TRADE SHOW & SPONSORSHIP REGISTRATION $395 Extra Social Night Ticket $75 Business Card Ad $315 1/4 Page Ad $475 1/2 Page Ad $895 Full Page Ad $1995 Interior Back Page Ad $2625 Advertorial (1/2 Page) $1575 Delegate Bag Sponsorship $500 Meet & Greet Sponsorship $500 Social Night Sponsorship $500 Entertainment Sponsorship $1000 App Banner Sponsorship $500 Grand Prize Sponsorship $3500 SUBTOTAL GST (5%) TOTAL SHERATON HOTEL & CONVENTION CENTRE Avenue Red Deer, Alberta Phone: Fax: Toll Free: AOWMA th Avenue Edmonton, AB Phone: Fax: Toll Free: administrator@aowma.com TRADE SHOW FEES TO BE PAID BY: VISA MASTERCARD CHEQUE Billing Address: Card #: Expiry Date: Cardholder Name: Signature:

10 setup schedule WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 6, :00pm to 7:00pm: Large Equipment Move-in & Setup Please allow time to move in and set up all large floor displays and display materials. Exhibitors bringing tanks or items that need to be filled with water, please contact the AOWMA office for details on what you will need to bring in order to fill up. THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 7, :00am to 1:00pm: Small Display Setup * Bring in your backdrops and tabletop displays and prepare your booth for the Trade Show. event schedule THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 7, :00pm to 9:00pm: Trade Show Open 5:00pm to 6:00pm: Happy Hour in the Trade Show Hall. Meet & Greet Beer Garden. 6:30pm - 9:00 pm: Appies & Cash Bar in the Trade Show Hall FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 8, :00am to 1:00pm: Trade Show Open 1:00pm to 5:00pm: Trade Show Teardown * Note: Join the other delegates for the convention proceedings after you have packed up your booth! reminders If you have any special setup or teardown needs or concerns, please contact the AOWMA office at to discuss them prior to Wednesday, January 9, THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 7, 2019 If you have not already sent your inserts for the delegate bags to the AOWMA office, please deliver them to the AOWMA booth when you arrive on Thursday to set up. FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 8, 2019 Don t forget your Door Prize! If you wish to have your door prize included in the draws at the Social Night, please drop it off at the AOWMA booth with your business card attached.

11 AOWMA MEMBER APPLICATION/RENEWAL Name: Company Name: Address: City: Province: Postal Code: Business Phone: Fax: Cell Phone: Home Phone: Address: Website: Please send member updates (select one): By mail By By fax The services that I expect to receive through membership in the AOWMA are (please number in order of importance from one to six): Advocacy Training Convention Communication Business Services Other (please specify) Please list my contact information on the AOWMA website Corporate Membership: $300 Please select your business category: Design/Plan Consultant Installer/Contractor Maintenance Provider Pumper Inspection Government Supplier Other Signature Date Corporate memberships cover one owner, and two Associates or employees (under-corporate members). Only corporate members are eligible to vote at the AGM. Name of 1st Under-Corporate Member Name of 2nd Under-Corporate Member Which MDs and Counties would you like to be listed in on the AOWMA website?, under Locate a Pro? For additional listings, please contact the AOWMA office. GST does NOT apply to memberships. Payment: My cheque is enclosed or Please bill my VISA Mastercard Name of Cardholder: Card Number: Expiry: CVV: Cardholder Signature: Fax completed form to: (855) or lesley@aowma.com Mail to: AOWMA, th Avenue, Edmonton, AB, T5S 1X3

12 ALBERTA ONSITE WASTEWATER MANAGEMENT ASSOCIATION th Avenue Edmonton, AB T5S 1X3 Phone: Toll Free: Toll Free Fax: