GENERAL SESSIONS The 2011 NGWA Ground Water Expo and Annual Meeting celebrates the 63rd anniversary of the National Ground Water Association, whose mission is dedicated to advancing groundwater knowledge. Event dates
Conference— November 29–December 2 Exhibit hall— November 30–December 1
Location
Las Vegas Convention Center 3150 Paradise Road Las Vegas, Nevada 89109 USA
Keynote and Awards Ceremony
Wednesday, November 30, 10 a.m.-12 p.m.
Keynote Address
Come hear Brian Shul, retired Air Force pilot, author, and photographer, as he relates his amazing story of perseverance and triumph over tragedy. As a fighter pilot in Vietnam, Shul’s aircraft was shot down near the Cambodian border. Though unable to eject, he miraculously survived the crash but sustained serious burn injuries and was told he would never fly again.
General Membership Breakfast Meeting
Thursday, December 1, 7-8:30 a.m.
Join your fellow NGWA members for breakfast and hear what this year’s national board candidates have to say, as well as honoring this year’s NGWA Divisional Award winners. While this members-only event is free, preregistration is encouraged and appreciated.
WellGuard Willis Programs, administrators of the WellGuard property and casualty insurance program, is the official sponsor of the General Membership Breakfast Meeting.
Divisional membership meetings will take place Tuesday, November 29: Contractors 12:30-1:30 p.m. Manufacturers 1:30-2:30 p.m. Suppliers 2:30-3:30 p.m. Scientists/engineers 3:30-4:30 p.m.
Delegates Meeting
Thursday, December 1, 4-6 p.m. Host
National Ground Water Association 601 Dempsey Road Westerville, Ohio 43081 USA 800 551.7379 614 898.7791 (outside the USA) Fax 614 898.7786 www.NGWA.org customerservice@ngwa.org
Expo Web site
groundwaterexpo.com
However, Shul not only returned to the Air Force where he taught at the TOPGUN school, but he was later selected to fly the world’s fastest jet, the SR-71 spy plane, an assignment requiring astronaut status. His phenomenal comeback is a remarkable one that has served as an inspiration to many.
Awards Ceremony
Information in this brochure is current as of August 5, 2011 and may be subject to change. Please check the NGWA Expo Web site for the most up-to-date information available including detailed educational offering descriptions. Also, be sure to pick up a copy of the official Expo on-site program when you arrive in Las Vegas.
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Honor the industry’s best and brightest during the 2011 NGWA Awards of Excellence and Outstanding Ground Water Project Awards presentations. Details on this year’s award winners will be available on the NGWA Web site in early fall.
Laibe Corp. is the official sponsor of the Keynote and Awards Ceremony.
Let your voice be heard by casting your ballot for the NGWA Board of Directors candidate of your choice. Please note that you must register on-site at the Delegates Registration Desk and pick up the appropriate credentials at least 15 minutes prior to the start of the meeting. Delegate registration hours are: Tuesday, November 29, 12-4 p.m. Wednesday, November 30, 12-5 p.m. Thursday, December 1, 8:30 a.m.-3:45 p.m.
NGWREF Fundraising Auction Wednesday, November 30, 6-7:30 p.m.
New time, location, and format! Taking place in the exhibit hall right after the exhibits close, this is your opportunity to make a difference! NGWREF’s fundraising auction helps support the groundwater industry. Proceeds benefit the Len Assante Scholarship and Developing Nations funds of NGWREF, a charitable organization focused on conducting educational, research, and other activities related to a broader public understanding of groundwater.
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