ABPA 27th Annual Education Conference and Trade Show May 23-25, 2011
2011 Annual Education Conference FRIDAY, May 20 8:00 6:00 PM Committee Meetings (Times Posted on the ABPA Website) SATURDAY, May 21 8:00 12:00 PM ABPA Board of Directors Meeting 8:00 6:00 PM Committee Meetings (Times Posted on the ABPA Website) SUNDAY, May 22 8:00 1:00 PM 6:00 8:00 PM MONDAY, May 23 8:00 8:45 AM 8:45 9:30 AM ABPA Proctor Training ***(Must pre-arrange) Pre-Conference Reception TECHNICAL SESSIONS Keynote Speaker Introductions Local Welcome ABPA How Your Association is Helping Shape the Future of Cross-Connection Control 9:30 10:00 AM Break / Exhibits Open 10:00 10:45 AM 10:45 11:30 AM 11:30 1:00 PM Benefits of Association Partnership Recycled Water and Cross-Connection Control Problems and Solutions Association Luncheon / Business Meeting Exhibits Open SPLIT SESSIONS *** Information about the ABPA Backflow Prevention Assembly Tester Certification, Specialist Certification and Proctor Training can be obtained by contacting: Mr. Ernest Havlina ABPA Certification Administrator P.O. Box 3051, Bryan, TX 77805 Phone: (877) 227-2127 Fax: (979) 846-7607 E-mail: certification@abpa.org Earn up to 15 ABPA CEUs & Contact Hours 1:00 1:45 PM 1:45 2:30 PM Contamination How Much is Too Much? Risk Management: Does Failure Mean Backflow? Model Code Development ICC, IAPMO Product Standards: What are They? How are They Made? 2:30 3:00 PM Break / Exhibits Open 3:00 3:45 PM 3:45 4:30 PM Designing Your Cross-Connection Control Program to Fit Your System Cross-Connection Programs in a Weak Regulatory Environment USC Performance Standards Canadian Standards Association (CSA) Performance Standards 4:30 6:00 PM Vendor Reception Exhibit Hall TUESDAY, May 24 8:00 8:45 AM 8:45 9:30 AM TECHNICAL SESSIONS (CONTINUED) Commercial Fire System Design and Proper System Protection Residential Fire Systems and Cross- Connection Control Cross-Connection Control Survey: Finding the Hazards Common Violations Found During a Survey Effective Business Practices of a Commercial Tester Preventing Backflow in Plumbing Systems Safety in the Workplace Hydraulic Considerations When Installing Backflow Protection ABPA Specialist Certification Program ABPA Tester Certification Program 9:30 10:00 AM Break / Exhibits Open 10:00 10:45 AM 10:45 11:30 AM Proper Backflow Protection and Application Lessons Learned From a Backflow Incident Unleaded Bronze How it Effects the Backflow Industry Backflow Prevention Assembly Theft Prevention Methods DC Field Testing and Diagnostics PVB Field Testing and Diagnostics 11:30 1:00 PM Lunch / Exhibits Open 1:00 1:45 PM 1:45 2:30 PM Tester and Purveyor Cooperation Training Your Inside Staff on Cross- Connection Control Backflow Challenges in Small Water Systems Backflow Challenges in Large Water Systems 2:30 3:00 PM Break 3:00 3:45 PM 3:45 4:30 PM Plan Review Blueprints and Piping How the Internet Can Help Your Cross- Connection Control Survey Public Relations; Gaining Public Support W.A.R.N. System What s it for and how can it Help? 5:30 10:00 PM Annual Dinner Banquet WEDNESDAY, May 25 8:00 8:45 AM 8:45 9:30 AM 9:30 10:00 AM Break 10:00 10:45 AM 10:45 11:30 AM 1:00 6:00 PM 1:00 4:00 PM TECHNICAL SESSIONS (CONTINUED) Study Results: How Often Does Backflow Really Occur? Ethics in the Backflow Industry and Beyond Test and Repair Private Sector versus In House Status of Federal Cross-Connection Control Regulations ABPA Tester Certification and Re-certification Exams and Specialist Certification and Recertification Specialist Exams ***(Must pre-arrange) ABPA Board of Directors Meeting RP Field Testing and Diagnostics SVB Field Testing and Diagnostics DC / PVB Proper Repair Practices RP / SVB Proper Repair Practices Wednesday, May 25 8:00 AM - 12:00 PM 4 Hours ABPA Hands-On Wet Lab ABPA Hands-On Wet Lab 8:00 AM 12:00 PM Topics subject to change without notice
ABPA 27th Annual Education Conference & Trade Show May 23 25, 25, 2011 123 Losoya St. San Antonio, Texas 78205 Reservations: (800) 233-1234 or http://sanantonioregency.hyatt.com $139.00 per night Reservations must be received on or before April 19, 2011 to reserve room space. Reservations after the cut off date of April 19 will be subject to space and rate availability. Registration Form Instructions: One registration form per person. This form may be photo copied. Please PRINT or TYPE. Important Reminder: Fees are subject to verification based on member status and other qualifying factors. Additional funds will be charged if the registration amount was miscalculated. Cancellation Policy: For a full refund, written cancellation must be received by Wednesday, April 19, 2011. After April 19, any approved refunds are subject to a $75 administrative fee. Cancellations will not be accepted, and registration fees will not be refunded after May 1, 2011. Name: Title: Representing: Address: E-mail: City/State/Zip Phone: ( ) Fax: ( ) ABPA Member # Please indicate on this table which activities you will be attending by checking the appropriate boxes, and include payment of total amount due when you send in your registration form. Registration ABPA Member Non-Member (Includes Membership) Before April 19 On or After April 19 Before April 19 On or After April 19 Total Full Registration (Includes Monday and Tuesday Lunch, Tuesday Night Banquet, Technical Sessions, and Exhibitor Reception) $390 $415 $430 $455 $ Extra Tickets (Cost for extra tickets are for members or non-members) Before April 19 On or After April 19 Monday Lunch $35 X $45 X $ Tuesday Luncheon $35 X $45 X $ Tuesday Night Banquet $50 X $60 X $ Wednesday Western Gala at Pedrotti s North Wind Ranch (Dinner, Entertainment and Casino from 6:00 10:00 pm) $50 X $50 X $ Check One: Check Money Order MasterCard Visa Discover American Express ABPA FED TAX ID# 74-2395100 Credit Card No: Exp. / Signature: Conference Amt: $ + Extra Ticket Amount: $ = Total: $ (U.S. Funds) Mail Payment with this form to: ABPA Annual Conference. P. O. Box 3051. Bryan, TX 77805-3051 or Fax Credit Card Payments to: (979) 846-7607 Special Accommodations: If you have a disability and require special accommodations to fully participate in this event, please call Shane Dillard, ABPA Headquarters at least 3 weeks before the conference at (979) 846-7606.
SAN ANTONIO Sunday, May 22 6:00-9:00 p.m. Pre-Conference Reception San Antonio Hyatt Regency West Foyer The San Antonio Chapter of the ABPA wants to welcome all of you to beautiful San Antonio. Spend the evening with the San Antonio Chapter and enjoy a Texas welcome. Margarita Man will be there providing great tasting Margaritas. This reception is open to all registered attendees who want to attend to visit and mingle. Monday, May 23 11:30-1:00 p.m. Association Luncheon Rio Grande Ballroom - $45.00/Person (for extra tickets, included with registration) The ABPA luncheon has changed a little this year with not only the business session, but with some of the National and Chapter awards being presented at this time. Monday, May 23 4:30-6:00 p.m. Vendor Reception Rio Grande Ballroom This reception is our traditional meet the vendors event. A cash bar will open at 4:30 pm with light finger food from 4:30-6:00 pm. Afterwards you can stroll down the River Walk and enjoy some of the River Walks famous Restaurants and pubs. Tuesday, May 24-11:30 1:00 p.m. Lunch Rio Grande Ballroom This lunch is to provide the attendees with quality networking time with friends and colleagues from the industry. Tuesday, May 24 5:30-10:00 p.m. Annual Dinner Banquet $45.00/Person Texas Ballroom The ABPA has had a long-standing tradition of great banquets and fun entertainment. This year will be no different. We have planned a great meal and a good program along with entertainment. Cash bar will start at 5:30 pm, with the meal and activities beginning at 6:30. Wednesday, May 25 6:00-10:00 p.m. Post Conference Event Western Gala at Pedrotti s North Wind Ranch $50.00/Person This year the San Antonio Chapter has planned a Western Gala at Pedrotti s North Wind Ranch. The Western Gala will include Dinner, Music and a Casino Party. You are invited to board the motor coach to Pedrotti s North Wind Ranch. Pedrotti s North Wind Ranch is reminiscent of times past when the west was barely attained and hospitality reigned. They have incorporated all of the elements of the good old days. Guests will step back in time with dinner and a casino party. Package inclusion: Round trip motor coach transportation Dinner Music / Dance Casino For those who have stayed the extra night at the hotel and attended the Western Gala, the San Antonio Chapter will provide a free shuttle to the Airport from the Hotel on Thursday morning. Individuals must be on the Western Gala list to take advantage of this free shuttle.
Conference Hotel 123 Losoya Street San Antonio, Texas 78205 Reservations: 1-800-233-1234 http://sanantonioregency.hyatt.com Experience the heart of the River Walk at. They are the only San Antonio River Walk hotel directly overlooking the historic Alamo and on the River Walk, connecting two of San Antonio s top destinations through their 16 story atrium lobby. Be located in the heart of dining and entertainment venues surrounding their River Walk hotel in San Antonio. Driving Directions From San Antonio International Airport (12 miles): Take 281 S. which will turn into I-37 S. near the downtown area. Follow I-37 S. and exit Houston Street. Turn right on Houston. Proceed 5 blocks to Broadway. Turn left on Broadway and continue down 3 blocks. Hotel is on the right. (Broadway changes names to Losoya Street). Transportation Airport: San Antonio International Airport Taxi - $24 one-way per car. Seating and Luggage: 6 passengers / amount of luggage depends on size of bags. Pick Up: Lower level of the airport. SATRANS Airport Shuttle - $19 one way. Parking Information Valet Parking $30.00. Overnight self-parking is available for $23.00. San Antonio Alamo & San Antonio Missions San Antonio has the largest concentration of Spanish Colonial missions, established in the 1600s, in North America. Historic Sites To get the full San Antonio experience, make sure to visit these outdoor historic sites. Historic Events & Festivals Local events and festivals provide a unique glimpse into the historic backdrop of San Antonio. Historic Landmarks Admire the façade of San Fernando Cathedral, the Spanish Governor's Palace, and more intricate structures both around squares and south along the river. Museums History comes alive in context, but there's nothing like a museum for the big picture. Catch a glimpse into San Antonio and the rest of Texas! Historic Hotels & Restaurants Experience San Antonio's venerable past at hotels, inns, and B&Bs and historic cafes, restaurants and bistros.
American Backflow Prevention Association 3016 Maloney Bryan, Texas 77801 U.S.A. PRSRT-STD U.S. POSTAGE PAID PERMIT NO. 16 College Station, TX Plan now to be at the 27th Annual American Backflow Prevention Association Education Conference and Trade Show Earn up to 15 ABPA CEUs & Contact Hours 2011: San Antonio, Texas