2019 Michigan Winter Operations Conference

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When

Tuesday, October 15, 2019 8:00AM to

Wednesday, October 16, 2019 1:00PM

Where

Shanty Creek Resort

5780 Shanty Creek Rd
Bellaire, MI
49615

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Event Registration

Ticket Type Ends Price
All
October 04, 2019 $170.00
All
October 15, 2019 $200.00
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Event Details

2019 Michigan Winter Operations Conference

Rooms are available for Winter Operations Conference attendees at Shanty Creek Resorts at reduced rates of $98/night per standard room (single or double) or $108/night per studio parlor (single or double). Book your room at online or call 866-695-50510. Note: Tax exempt guests must provide their Michigan Department of Treasury form #3372 at the time of booking. The deadline for reserving a room is September 13th. Reservations made after the deadline may be subject to official resort rates.

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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

1. Michigan State Police: Commercial Driver's License Requirements Update
Sergeant Joseph Austin—Michigan State Police

2. Michigan State Police: Open Forum
Sergeant Joseph Austin—Michigan State Police

3. Panel - Cutting Edges
Dean Reid—City of Novi - Department of Public Works
Gerald Danforth—Ironhawk Industrial Distribution, LLC

4. Keeping Trailers Connected to the Truck
Fred Whitford, PhD—Purdue University

5. Bulk Rock Salt: Where and How
Roger Wilson—Cargill Salt

6. Winter Maintenance Training Opportunities & Resources
Ken Flore—Michigan Department of Transportation
Mark Crouch—Michigan Department of Transportation

7. RWIS in Your Daily Operation
Mark DeVries—Vaisala, Inc.
Melissa Longworth—Michigan Department of Transportation

8. Snow Plow Operator Training: Who,What,and Why
Willis Greer—Road Commission for Oakland County
Duane Poole—Bloomfield Township

9. Training for the Public Works Professional
Rich Domonkos—Indiana Local Technical Assistance Program

10. Panel - Problem or Opportunity: Hiring and Training Drivers and Operators
Willis Greer—Road Commission for Oakland County
Duane Poole—Bloomfield Township

11. A Second Look at the Winter Maintenance Toolbox
Rich Domonkos—Indiana Local Technical Assistance Program

12. Using Loader Scales to Measure & Manage Salt
Joe Steiger—Trimble-Loadrite

 

PRESENTATIONS - Day 2

13. Extracting Stuck Equipment Safely
Fred Whitford, PHD—Purdue University

14. Panel - Brine Systems: Research, Bid, Installation, & Implementation
Brian Gutowski, PE—Emmet County Road Commission
Gerry McCallum—City of Orchard Lake
Steven Wessels—Michigan Department of Transportation

15. Weather Forecasting
Pat Bak—National Weather Service - Gaylord

16. Panel - Police to Practice: Winter Maintenance Expectations
Matt Wiktorowski—City of Novi
Brian Gutowski, PE—Emmet County Road Commission

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