2018 Michigan Winter Operations Conference

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When

Tuesday, October 16, 2018 8:00AM to

Wednesday, October 17, 2018 2:30PM

Where

Shanty Creek Resort

5780 Shanty Creek Rd
Bellaire, MI
49615

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Event Registration

Ticket Type Ends Price
All
October 06, 2018 $160.00
All
October 17, 2018 $190.00
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Event Details

2018 Michigan Winter Operations Conference

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Cancellation Policy: No-shows and cancellations within three business days prior to the workshop or conference will be charged the full registration fee. Substitutions will be accepted.


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PRESENTATIONS FROM 2018 Winter Operations Conference
October 16-17, 2018 — Bellaire, Michigan

 

1 - Winter Maintenance of Gravel & Surface-treated Roads  -  Warren Nicholishen

2 - Excellent Management Practices in Material Application  -  Mark DeVries and Wilf Nixon, PhD, PE

3 - Implementing Change in a Small County  -  Don Grande

4 - Effective Cold-mix Patching  -  Don Koehler

5 - Evaluation of a Collision Avoidance and Mitigation System (CAMS) on Winter Maintenance Trucks  -  Steve Cook, PE, and Matt Pratt

6 - Managing Operator Fatigue  -  Paul Albritton

7 - Liquids & Maintenance: What Will the Future Hold  -  Don Grande and Joe Baratka

8 - APWA Agency Accreditation--It's Benefits and How to Obtain It  -  Kevin McCarthy, PE

9 - Design & Sustainability for Winter Operations  -  Warren Nicholishen

10 - Best Maintenance Practices for Snow Fleets  -  Sam Lamerato

11 - Wing Plow Implementation Forum  -  Moderators: Bryan Pickworth and Jake Welch; Presenters: Chuck Fritz, Duane Poole, Dan Procknow, John Foulis, and Dave Vorce

12 - The A to Z's of Using Liquid Deicers  -  Mark DeVries and Wilf Nixon, PhD, PE

13 - Railroad Grade Crossing Safety  -  Tina Hissong and Kristian Foondle

 

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