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Program PreviewAmerican Public Works Association Presents:

April 13 - 16, 2008

Kentucky International Convention Center, Louisville, KentuckyHosted by the Kentucky Chapter of APWA

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Exhibit Dates & HoursSunday, April 13 5:00 – 7:00 p.m.

Monday, April 149:00 a.m. – 3:30 p.m.

Tuesday, April 158:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.

Technical Tours

Wednesday morning, April 16, is dedicated entirely to the technical tour program. Tours are available to full registrants only and included at no additional cost as a part of the Snow Conference program. Space is limited so be sure to register early and check the appropriate box on your registration form if you plan to participate.

Tour 1Airport Snow Removal Equipment

Held at the Louisville Regional Airport Authority’s maintenance facility, this tour will highlight a variety of snow removal equipmentutilized to remove snow from the runways and taxiways at Louisville International Airport. Louisville International Airport is home to theall-points hub for United Parcel Service (UPS), requiring staff at the airport authority to keep the airfield open 24/7 for use by UPS. Duringthis tour you will see deicing equipment with 75-foot booms used to deice the 150-foot wide runways and 75-foot taxiways. Additionally, you will come face to face with 22-foot-wide high-speed snow brooms andplows. The plows are used for moving large loads of snow from the airfield, while the brooms remove finer snow particles. Staff will be on hand to describe how they keep the airport operational despite the mostsevere snow and ice events that Mother Nature can dish out.

Tour 2Louisville Underground

Converted from an active limestone mine in the early 1970s, the Louisville Underground has developed into a multifaceted facility that not only holds reserve salt storage for Louisville Metro Government and the State Highway Department, but also stores original films from major motion pictures and much more. This facility uses innovative structural fill made of recycled materials to serve as foundations for the four million square feet of underground storage. Learn about the interesting history of the cavern system, including details of a huge civil defense shelter used during the Cuban Missile Crisis in 1962, as well as the innovative thinking behind some upcoming enhancements. Join this tour and see what can come from two creative thinkers and an old rock mine.

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Join more than 1,000 public works professionals from streets, roads, and transportation departments from all across the Snow Belt of the U.S. and Canada. It’s the only place you’ll find this much experience and knowledge of snow fighting and winter road maintenance under one roof.

The American Public Works Association is the public works community’s top resource for information and expertise on winter operations. APWA’s Snow Conference combines four days of quality education programs and technical tours with opportunities to network with manufacturers, distributors, consultants and other public works professionals.

The Snow Conference exhibit floor just keeps getting better! More than 120 companies will showcase everything you need in equipment, technology, products and services for snow & ice removal and winter

operations. See page 9 for a list of companies that have exhibited the past few years, and visit www.apwa.net/snow for a current list of this year’s exhibitors.

Not only does the Snow Conference have the best variety of vendors, it also features the best technical and educational program out there with dynamic keynote speakers and more than 40 education sessions, roundtables, and technical tours to choose from. This education program will help you stay abreast of the latest state-of-the-art practices and procedures in snow & ice control and winter road maintenance. You’ll come away with specific ideas to fine-tune your winter operations program.

Come get informed, inspired, and motivated at the48th annual North American Snow Conference!

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Opening General Session

Catching a Second Wind Speaker: John Cassis

Motivation, management and building a winning team often become simplesteps when the situation is viewed with an accurate perspective. John shares humorous stories and ideas on how to sit back, take a deep breath and “Catch a Second Wind” while turning life’s challenges into opportunities. Attendees will gain a renewed sense

of passion and purpose for their work, which is crucial in building an effective team environment.

With his diverse background, John is a modern-day renaissance man. He played baseball for the California Angels organization, was theinspirational speaker for the Chicago Bears from 1983-95, served asminister to a small church in Colorado, addressed issues of world hunger as director of special projects for World Relief and became aprofessional golfer in 2002.

Monday, April 14

General Session “Talk Show”

Weathering the Storm – Don’t Go Out UnpreparedTalk Show Host: Allison Martin, Mayor’s Office, Louisville, KYTalk Show Guests: Diana Clonch, Ohio Department of Transportation, Columbus, OH; Greg Hicks, Metro Louisville Public Works and Assets, Louisville, KY; Jonathon Gano, City of Springfield, MO; Bruce McPhail, City of Winnipeg, MB; Larry Schneider, City of Ft. Collins, CO

This year’s “talk show” features panelists who have seen their share of extreme winter weather storms as well as crossed paths with the media during or after the storms. Attend this interactive session to find out about cutting-edge communication with citizens and media during winter weather. Find out what actions were taken in these major storm events and the lessons learned. Hear strategies and realistic expectations of snow removal. Come armed with questions for the panelists.

Tuesday, April 15

Closing General Session

How to Succeed, Stay Sane, and Have Fun at Work: A Survival Guide for the Road WearySpeaker: David Rabiner

Too much work? Testy constituents? Office politics? Nasty commute? In his most popular program, the closing speaker, David Rabiner, shows how small shifts in attitude can make big differences in our success, emotional well-being, and the amount of fun we have at work. Men and women in the public sector, whether department

heads or front-line supervisors, have all raved that this program is not only great fun, it gives them tools they can use immediately to get along better with just about everyone.

David Rabiner is a speaker and trainer based in Portland, Oregon. Since 1993, he has worked with more than 1,600 groups in 44 states and 12 countries. His client list includes more than 300 city, county, and other government agencies and the associations that represent them. As a former city and county employee in Oregon, he knows firsthand the challenges of navigating public politics, maintaining goodwill with demanding citizens, and leading and managing public sector employees.

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Education Sessions

Cold, Hard Facts: Count the Costs of Deicing Materials

RWIS Development in Kentucky

ODOT District 4 MPT – The Ultimate Snow & Ice Fighting Machine

3:45 – 5:00 p.m.

Opening General SessionCatching a Second Wind

5:00 – 7:00 p.m.

Exhibit Opening & Welcome Reception

April 14

Exhibit Hours:9:00 a.m. – 3:30 p.m.

7:30 – 9:00 a.m.

General Session “Talk Show”Weathering the Storm – Don’t Go Out Unprepared

9:00 – 10:00 a.m.

Coffee Break on theExhibit Floor

10:00 – 11:00 a.m.

Education Sessions

Anti-Icing – The Next Step

Weathering the Media Storm

10:00 – 11:15 a.m.

Education Sessions

Deicer Blending Systems – We Not Only Use Them, We Built Them!

Extreme Storms – Extreme Measures

11:15 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.

Non-compete Exhibit Time

11:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.

Lunch on the Exhibit Floor

12:30 – 1:30 p.m.

Roundtable Discussions

2:00 – 3:00 p.m.

Education Sessions

Using NIMS in Snow and Ice Removal – Friend or Foe? Liability and Response

Snow and Ice Control – The Pedestrian Equation “Schnee, Sneeuw, Neve, Chexok, Snow” Same End Result in Any Language

3:00 – 3:30 p.m.

Refreshment Break on the Exhibit Floor

3:30 – 4:30 p.m.

Education Sessions Motivating Snow Plow Operators to Excellence

The Essence of Well Crafted, Written Municipal Snow and Ice Control Plan and Policy Documents

Calibration Accuracy of Spreaders – A Current Research Project

Keep Snow Equipment on the Road and Out of the Shop

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Tuesday Exhibit Hours:8:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.

7:30 – 8:30 a.m.

Donuts & DialogueStart your day with a selection of great education sessions accompanied by donuts and coffee.

Customer Friendly Snowplow Service

What to Do When Standing in the Winter Maintenance Shopping Aisle Snow Removal Best Management Practices Review

8:30 – 9:30 a.m.

Coffee Break on theExhibit Floor

9:30 – 10:30 a.m.

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Winter Operations Labor and Management – Oil and Water or the Perfect Blend?

Winter Maintenance – “Through the Windshield of the Operator”

No, Jim Beam Isn’t Used for Anti-icing in Kentucky!

From Icy Roads to Salty Waters: Environmental Impacts of Road De-icers

Winter Weather Opportunities

10:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.


11:00 a.m. – 12:00 noon

Lunch on the Exhibit Floor

12:30 – 1:30 p.m.

Education Sessions

When a Good Ice Storm Goes Bad: Cleaning up the Mess

Proactive Methods and Tools for CMV Readiness

AVL and MDC Use in Indiana

New Tools! Improving Winter Maintenance Training Made Easy

Salt Storage and Storm Preparation

1:45 – 2:45 p.m.

Education Sessions

What’s New in Fuel... It’s Changing! Outsourcing Retrofit Rental Trucks for Kentucky

Corn Crops as Natural Snow Fences: A Win-Win with Farmers and Winter Operations

Pre-screening and Qualifying Supplemental Snow Contractors

3:00 – 4:15 p.m.

Closing General SessionHow to Succeed, Stay Sane, and Have Fun at Work: A Survival Guide for the Road Weary

5:30 p.m.

Buses depart for Kentucky Derby Night at Churchill Downs

April 16

8:00 – 11:00 a.m.

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Looavul. Luhvul. Loueville. Looaville. Looeyville… No matter how you say it, Louisville is the place to be for this year’s North American Snow Conference! Situated on the banks of the Ohio River, downtown Louisville has undergone an amazing transformation in the past few years, including an enhanced Waterfront Park and 4th Street Live!, a thriving restaurant, entertainment and retail district just blocks from the official Snow Conference hotels. Just a short taxi ride away is the East End’s Bardstown Road district with more great restaurants and night life. Also within walking distance of the downtown hotels are several unique and fun museums – the Louisville Slugger Museum and Factory, the Muhammad Ali Center, and the Frazier International History Museum (previously known as the Frazier Arms Museum), just to name a few. And of course, Louisville is the home of legendary and historic Churchill Downs and the Kentucky Derby.

For more information about Louisville, visit the Louisville Convention and Visitors Bureau website at www.gotolouisville.com.

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Thunder Over LouisvilleSaturday, April 12

Thunder Over Louisville is an annual event, marking the beginning of The Kentucky Derby Festival and drawing an estimated 800,000 people. It’s a full afternoon and evening of fun in downtown Louisville. Starting at 3:00 p.m., there will be continual air show per-formances until 9:30 p.m. when the real Thunder begins! Thunder is the largest annual fireworks and pyrotechnics display in North America – a full half hour of continuous fire-works lighting up the sky and set to music. It takes four barges, a bridge and a big sky to perform the entire fireworks show. There will be food booths, beer gardens, souvenirs, and viewing space in Waterfront Park along the banks of the Ohio River. There is no cost to attend. For more information, go to www.thunderoverlouisville.org.

PLEASE NOTE: If you will be arriving in Louisville on Saturday, plan to arrive in the morning or as early in the afternoon as possible. Traffic will be heavy all day, with street closings near the riverfront beginning early afternoon and highway closings before the fireworks begin.

Kentucky Derby NightTuesday, April 15

Ok… so we’ll be in Louisville a few weeks too early for the actual Kentucky Derby, but that’s no reason we can’t start getting into the spirit! The Run for the Roses – the most exciting two minutes in sports – will be coming to Louisville on May 3, 2008. We’ll have a preview look at the track and preparations from our Millionaire’s Row perch at Churchill Downs. No, there won’t be any horses racing on the track below, but we will have some fun with mock video racing. You could win a great prize if your horse finishes first!

John Asher, Vice-President of Communications at Churchill Downs, will join us to share some of his favorite Derby stories. John has worked in the Thoroughbred racing industry as a journalist and publicist for more than 20 years. His expertise and passion for racing combined with his journalistic talents have earned him celebrity status on the Kentucky racing circuit.

Cost is included in full attendee and guest/spouse registrations. Additional tickets are $50 each and can be purchased with your Snow Conference registration. Casual attire is fine.

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Onsite RegistrationDates & Hours

Friday, April 111:00 – 5:00 p.m.

Saturday, April 128:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.(Note: Registration will close at 3:00 p.m.due to Thunder Over Louisville event)

Sunday, April 137:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.

Monday, April 147:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.

Tuesday, April 157:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.

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Full Registration includes entrance into the exhibit hall, all education sessions and roundtables, Sunday reception on the exhibit floor, Monday and Tuesday lunch on the exhibit floor, refreshment breaks, the Tuesday evening Kentucky Derby Night event at Churchill Downs, and the Wednesday morning technical tour program.

One-Day Registrations are available for Sunday, Monday or Tuesday. Sunday includes the reception on the exhibit floor. Monday and Tuesday include lunch. Tuesday does not include the Kentucky Derby Night event, but you may purchase a ticket with your registration.

You must have a full registration to participate in the Wednesday technical tour program.

Exhibit floor passes are available for Monday and Tuesday only and do not include lunch.

Guest/Spouse Registrations are available at a special rate, and include entrance into the exhibit hall and education sessions, plus the Tuesday evening Kentucky Derby Night event.

See the registration form for individual categories and rates. If your city has an APWA agency membership, please note that individuals must be listed on your agency roster to receive the member registration rates.

Group Discounts for One-Day Registrations

Send 10 or more people from your agency and receive a flat one-day registration rate of $150 per person. Registrants must be employed by the same agency, but are not required to attend on the same day or to be members of APWA. This special rate is not applicable to multiple days for any one person. One-day registrations are available for Sunday, Monday or Tuesday. Sunday includes the reception on the exhibit floor. Monday and Tuesday include lunch. Tuesday does not include the Kentucky Derby Night event, but you can purchase tickets onsite for an additional cost. Pre-registration is required. Group discount registrations will not be accepted onsite at the conference. Discount rates are not offered for full registrations or exhibit floor passes.

DO NOT USE THE INDIVIDUAL ONLINE OR PRINTED FORMS FOR GROUP REGISTRATIONS. Contact Brenda Shaver at [email protected] or 816-595-5240 if you would like to register a group.

Nonmembers, Join APWA Now!

This special offer provides you with a one-year APWA individual membership (a $133 value) when you register for the Snow Conference at the nonmember full registration price. Membership dues for your local chapter are included in this special offer. Simply mark the appropriate box on the registration form to receive your one-year membership. Offer valid for new members only.

Register before March 15 and save $50 on a full registration!

Online registration is available at www.apwa.net/snow.

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Exhibits, education sessions, and onsite registration will be located at the Kentucky International Convention Center.

Special APWA room rates are available at the official Snow Conference hotels – the Marriott Louisville Downtown and the Galt House Hotel & Suites, both located within walking distance of the convention center and connected by pedway. APWA will not be providing shuttle service.

Make your hotel reservations early! Special APWA room rates are offered on a space available basis until March 14, 2008. Rates do not include tax, currently 15%.

Marriott Louisville Downtown(across the street from convention center, connected by pedway) 280 West Jefferson StreetLouisville, KY 40202APWA Room Rate: $139 Cutoff Date: March 14, 2008 Toll Free: 800-533-0127 Hotel Direct: 502-627-5045 Online: www.marriott.com/SDFLMGroup Code: apwapwa

Galt House Hotel & Suites(four blocks from convention center, connected by pedway) 140 North 4th AvenueLouisville, KY 40202APWA Room Rate: $122 standard room or $132 executive suite Cutoff Date: March 14, 2008 Toll Free: 800-843-4258 Hotel Direct: 502-589-5200 Online: www.galthouse.comGroup Number: 215794

Kentucky Chapter Golf ScrambleWednesday, April 16

The APWA Kentucky Chapter invites you to participate in their annual Golf Scramble at Seneca Golf Course. Seneca is rated the sixth-toughest course in Kentucky and voted “Best of Louisville” for several years running. This hilly course rolls through beautiful Seneca Park, with Beargrass Creek winding its way among the trees and fairways.

Seneca has hosted many national events, most recently Hooter’s Tour Event. Gary Player, with the most titles of any golfer, won his first American tournament here (1958 Derby City Open). The course has numerous tee boxes with the longest tees being over 7000 yards.

Lunch will be at noon with a 1:00 p.m. Shotgun Start. Cost is $60. For more information or to register, contact Brian Bobo [email protected] or 502-584-4118.

Note: There are a limited number of rooms available in the APWA group block for the night of Saturday, April 12 due to the Thunder Over Louisville event (see page 5).Once the block sells out, your rate may be much higher for Saturday night.

If you will be arriving in Louisville on Saturday, plan to arrive in the morning or as early in the afternoon as possible. Traffic will be heavy all day, with street closings near the riverfront beginning early afternoon and highway closings before the fireworks begin.

APWA Bookstore

It’s a WHITE Sale! APWA is offering attendees of the North American Snow Conference a 10% discount on all publications, resources and merchandise sold in the onsite Bookstore.

At the Snow Conference Bookstore you’ll find everything you need in snow removal, fleet, emergency management, construction, leadership and management, pavement maintenance, streets and roads, along with APWA merchandise and much more!

APWA is your one-stop shop for all of your public works resources!

Parking

The official Snow Conference hotels have onsite parking garages. Current self-parking rates are $17 per day at the Marriott and $9 per day at the Galt House.

The Kentucky International Convention Center has two parking garages – the Cowger Garage located at Fourth and Market Streets and the Commonwealth Garage located on Jefferson between Third and Fourth Streets. Current parking rates are $1 per hour, or $6 for 4 to 9 hours, or $7 for 9 to 24 hours.

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The Louisville International Airport (SDF) is located 8 miles, or about 15 minutes, from downtown Louisville.

Taxi service from the airport to downtown hotels is approximately $20 one-way.

There are several airport shuttle and limousine services available for customers who have pre-arranged pickup for a specific day and time. Go to www.flylouisville.com/transport for more information.

The Transit Authority of River City (TARC) buses also service the airport. Free TARC schedules are available at the airport information booth. Current fare to downtown Louisville is $2.50 one-way. You must have correct change to ride TARC.



Visit our website atwww.apwa.net/snow for a list of current 2008 exhibitors.

Interested in Exhibiting?

Know of a Company that would be?

[email protected] call 800-848-APWA

Accu Steel, Inc.AccuWeather, Inc.Advanced Dust ControlAdvanced Storage Technology, Inc.Advantage Tactile SystemsAEBI North America c/o Equipment Distribution Mgt., Inc.AJP Corp.Alamo IndustrialALM Corp.America West Environmental Supplies, Inc.American City and County MagazineAmerican Equipment Corp.American Rock Salt CompanyAmeriTrak Fleet SolutionsAsset Insight Technologies, LLCBailiff Enterprises, Inc.Banjo Corp.Baxter & Woodman, Inc.Better Roads MagazineBettis CompanyBlack Cat Blades Ltd.Blades Tow Right, Inc.Blizzard Blade LLCBobcat CompanyBonnell Industries, Inc.Bosch Rexroth Canada Corp.Boschung Company, Inc.Boss SnowplowBucher, Willis Ratliff Corp.Bucyrus Blade/dba/Pacal BladeBulk Storage, Inc.C.U.E., Inc.Camoplast Industriel, Inc.Campbell Scientific, Inc.Canadian Highway Equipment Safety SalesCanadian Salt Company Ltd.Cargill Deicing TechnologyCartégraphCaterpillar, Inc.Central Detroit Diesel-AllisonCentral Parts WarehouseCentral Salt/EnviroTech CentralCirus Controls, LLCColumbia Rubber MillsCommerce Industrial ChemicalsCompassCom SoftwareComponent Technology, Inc.Control Products, Inc.Cougar Industries, Inc.Cover-All Building SystemsCraig Manufacturing Ltd.Cretex Specialty ProductsCryotech Deicing TechnologyCurtis IndustriesDakota Sno BladeDean Machinery Co.Deery American Corp.DEL Hydraulics, Inc.Diamond MowersDickey-john Corp.Dome Corp. of North AmericaDow Chemical CompanyDow-SicalcoDTN/MeteorlogixDultmeier Sales LLCEarth Friendly Chemicals, Inc.

Eclipse, Innovative Facilities SolutionsEco-Solutions, Inc.Enera, Inc.Enterprise Information Solutions, Inc.EnviroTech Services, Inc.Epoke North America, Inc.ESRIEureka Chemical CompanyFalls Snow PlowsFederal Highway Adminstration-LTAPFederal Signal Corp.Fiberglass InnovationsFlexxaire Mfg.Flink CompanyForce America, Inc.FuelmanGasaway DistributorsGateway Industrial Products, Inc.GE Driver DevelopmentGee Asphalt Systems, Inc.General Chemical Canada LtdGIS SolutionsGlacial TechnologiesGood Roads, Inc.Government Engineering JournalGovernment Product NewsGrain Processing Corp.Great Basin Solutions, LLCGreat Lakes Chloride, Inc.Grey Island Systems International, Inc.GroeneveldGuaranteed Weather, LLCGVM Inc./Snow Equipment SalesHalliday Technologies, Inc.Hanley Wood, LLCHarper Industries, Inc.Hartman ProductsHayward Flow Control SystemsHenderson Manufacturing, Inc.Henke Manufacturing CorpHertz Equipment RentalHighway Equipment CompanyHirschmann Electronics, Inc.HMC, Inc.Holder of North AmericaHooper MachineryHorizon ProductsHyproInnovative CompanyInnovative Municipal U.S., Inc.Institute of Information TechIntegrated Paving Concepts, Inc.International Chain & CableInternational Road TechnologiesInternational Truck and EngineInt’l. Chain & CableInt’l. Road Dynamics, Inc.Int’l. Truck & Engine Co.ISCO Industries/Snap-TiteISL, Industrial Systems, Ltd.JA Larue, Inc.James Informational Media, Inc.Jerico Services, Inc.John Deere Construction & ForestryKaffenbarger Truck EquipmentKansas City FreightlinerKennametal, Inc.KIMCO USAKodiak Northwest, Inc.Kois Brothers Equipment Company

Komatsu AmericaL-3 Communications, Simulation Tech SolutionLanescan Safety ProductsLaserLine Mfg., Inc.Ledex Ind.LFUCGLiquid Calcium Chloride SalesLiquid Surge Technologies, Inc.Location Technologies, Inc.Logan County Asphalt Co.Lyons Salt Co.Machinability LTDMagnesium Interface, Inc.Maurer-Stutz, Inc.Meredith BrothersMeyer Products, Inc.MID Corp.Midwest Lube, Inc.MN Dept of TransportationMobile Spray SystmesMonroe Truck Equipment, Inc.Morton Salt Co./Canadian Salt Co.Muncie Power Products, Inc.Murray and Trettel, Inc.NE IL Public Safety Training AcademyNissan Diesel America, Inc.North American Salt Co.North American Salt-Sifto Canada, Inc.NSC Minerals, Inc.Orbital SciencesOssian, Inc.PACE, Inc.ParkerPAT AmericaPaving Maintenance Supply, Inc.PBL Enterprises, Inc.PENGWYNPerma PatchPeterson Manufacturing CompanyPfreundt North AmericaPNS Cast Iron, Ltd.Pollard Highway ProductsPower DrivePower TrainPrairie Hydraulic EquipmentProfessional Traffic Graphics, Inc.Pro-Tech ManufacturingPublic Works/Hanley Wood Business MediaPulsetech Products Corp.QPR, Division of Lafarge North AmericaQuixote Transportation Safety, Inc.R.P.M. Tech, Inc.Reed Systems, Ltd.RHOMAR Industries, Inc.Riveer CompanyRoad Equipment LinksRoad Solutions, Inc.Road Vision TechnologiesRoot Spring Scraper CompanyRoto-DigRoto-Mix, LLCRouteSmart Technologies, Inc.Safety Trailers, Inc.Safe-WalkSchilling Consultant Services

Schmidt Automotive North America Corp.Schmidt Engineering & Equipment, Inc.Schmidt International GmbHSchwarze IndustriesScottwood Industries, Inc.Sears Ecological Application Co. LLCSharpe Software, Inc.Sicalco LtdSNI SolutionsSnoGator Snow BucketsSnow DragonSnow Engineering DivisionSnow Removal Systems N.A.Snyder Industries, IncSound Off Inc.Southeastern Road TreamentSpray Solutions/Protech Mfg.Sprung Instant Structures, Inc.Standard Equipment CompanyStands Alone LLCStertil-KoniStewart & StevensonStreetprintSubSurface InstrumentsSuperior Engineered ElastomersSuperior Signals, Inc.Sure Foot Corp.Surface Systems, Inc.Sweeney Brothers TractorSwenson Spreader CompanySwiftReach Networks, Inc.Syn Tech Products Corp.Team Storm/Metal PlessisTebco of KY, Inc.Tenco Machinery Ltd.Terry Aspalt Materials, Inc.Terry IndustriesTETRA Technologies, Inc.ThomTech Design, Inc.Tiger Calcium Svcs, Inc.Tovar Snow Professionals, Inc.Tracker Software Corp.Trackless Vehicles Ltd.Traffic Technology 2000Trecan Combustion Ltd.Trout AssociatesTrynex Intl/RHINCTurbo Technologies, Inc.U.S. Municipal SupplyUnimog North AmericaUnique Paving Materials Corp.Univar USA, Inc.Urethane Solutions LLCVaisala, Inc.Valk Manufacturing CompanyValley Blades, Ltd.VariTech Industries, Inc.Viking-Cives/SnoKingVista Training, Inc.WA JonesWeather or Not, Inc.Wheeler Lumber, LLCWhelen Engineering CompanyWilbar & Arnold, Inc.Winter Equipment Company, Inc.Wissmiller & Evans Road Equipment, Inc.

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Cold, Hard Facts: Count the Costs of Deicing MaterialsSpeaker: Richard Hanneman, Salt Institute, Alexandria, VA

Count the costs associated with deicing. Snowfighting professionals can use a tool published by the Transportation Research Board (TRB) to compare price and performance of 42 deicer options integrating consideration of the environmental and infrastructure impacts they cause. Find out how to customize this tool and use it to defend your deicer choice.

RWIS Development in KentuckySpeaker: Glenn Anderson, Kentucky Transportation Cabinet, Frankfort, KY

The non-traditional approach to a Road Weather Information System (RWIS) is to create one that works for your agency. An in-house system was created and developed, at a fraction of the cost of a traditional system. Listen to the developer discuss managing the operations of the system including over 39 RWIS stations.

ODOT District 4 MPT – The Ultimate Snow & Ice Fighting MachineSpeakers: Ronald Milliron, Ohio Department of Transportation, Akron, OH; Ronald Sharpe, Ohio Department of Transportation, Canfield, OH

One of Ohio’s DOT districts has taken the multi-material distribution equipment concept to a whole new level. The district’s ultimate Snow & Ice Fighting Machine is a multi-purpose trailer (MPT). It is used to fight all snow and ice situations in the area. Hear about this locality’s innovative approach to material distribution equipment.

The MPT will be on display at the convention center and the speakers from this session will be stationed at the trailer during scheduled times throughout the conference.

3:45 – 5:00 p.m.

Opening General SessionCatching a Second Wind Speaker: John CassisSee page 1 for a description of this keynote presentation.

5:00 – 7:00 p.m.

Exhibit Opening & Welcome Reception

The Kentucky Chapter of APWA welcomes you to Louisville and the Snow Conference with an opening reception on the exhibit floor!

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Monday Exhibit Hours:9:00 a.m. – 3:30 p.m.

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General Session“Talk Show”Weathering the Storm – Don’t Go Out UnpreparedTalk Show Host: Allison Martin, Mayor’s Office, Louisville, KYTalk Show Guests: Diana Clonch, Ohio Department of Transportation, Columbus, OH; Greg Hicks, Metro Louisville Public Works and Assets, Louisville, KY; Jonathon Gano, City of Springfield, MO; Bruce McPhail, City of Winnipeg, MB; Larry Schneider, City of Ft. Collins, CO

See page 1 for a description of this interactive general session.

9:00 – 10:00 a.m.

Coffee Break on the Exhibit Floor

10:00 – 11:00 a.m.

Education Sessions

Anti-Icing – The Next StepSpeakers: Scott Bressler, Butler County Engineers Office, Hamilton, OH; Wilfrid Nixon, University of Iowa, Iowa City, IA

After your agency has switched to anti-icing, what’s next? How do you develop a winter maintenance strategy without getting overwhelmed in the process? Find out how to share resources to reduce overhead, use liquids and minimize risks associated with anti-icing. You will leave knowing how to start and run an effective winter maintenance program.

Weathering the Media StormSpeaker: Allison Martin, Mayor’s Office, Louisville, KY

Louisville has learned to weather the media storm. The city is on the cutting edge of communication with citizens during winter weather. It has implemented strategies to educate constituents about realistic expectations of snow removal by use of the Internet and various other media outlets. During this session, you will learn more about how effective the city’s proactive response approach was and what you can do in your community.

10:00 – 11:15 a.m.

Education Sessions

Deicer Blending Systems – We Not Only Use Them, We Built Them!Speakers: Matt Dolan and Gary Rank, City of West Des Moines, IA; Larry Dunn, Warren Township, Gurnee, IL; Bob Westmann, McHenry County Division of Transportation, Woodstock, IL

Who better to talk about deicer blending, than those who use it most? West Des Moines equipment operators will be part of a panel discussion about construction, challenges and the benefits of deicer blending systems. Learn about constructing deicer blending systems from operators who have inside knowledge of using this type of snow removal.

Extreme Storms – Extreme MeasuresSpeakers: Victor Maier, Sr., Louisville/Jefferson County Metro Public Works (retired), Louisville, KY; Larry Schneider, City of Ft. Collins, CO

Extreme storms call for extreme measures. Agencies affected by extraordinary storms faced steep challenges – road closures, budget impacts and personnel issues. How bad was it? Come hear their success stories and lessons learned. Hear how these issues were faced. Plan for your own extremes and build policies that will work.

11:15 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.


11:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.

Lunch on theExhibit Floor

12:30 – 1:30 p.m.

Roundtable Discussions

1. 21st Century Plowing Methods2. Fleet and Fuel Issues3. Melting vs. Hauling4. Proactive Anti-Icing with Decreasing Budgets5. Winter Maintenance Operations Beyond North America6. Technology – AVL and MDSS7. Thinking Regionally – Plan a Snow & Ice Workshop 8. Winter Maintenance Challenges – Operator’s Perspective

2:00 – 3:00 p.m.

Education Sessions

Using NIMS in Snow and Ice Removal – Friend or Foe?Speaker: Ryan Nicholls, City of Springfield, MO

The debate will rage on but you can weigh in on the NIMS debate. Springfield, Missouri residents would argue on the side of “friend.” NIMS played a key role in an effective and coordinated response in dealing with the snow and ice that impacted the entire city and county last year. Come see how NIMS relates to ice response and recovery efforts.

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Liability and ResponseSpeakers: Wilfrid Nixon, University of Iowa, Iowa City, IA; John Reichley, State of Ohio Attorney General’s Office – Court of Claims Defense Section, Columbus, OH

Minimize exposure to lawsuits related to serious winter weather accidents. Depending on which state you are in, your agency may be exposed to lawsuits by motorists involved in winter weather collisions. This session will examine how the law interprets various winter maintenance responses and how to select winter maintenance strategies that provide the best possible safety and mobility for the traveling public under limited budget conditions.

Snow and Ice Control – The Pedestrian EquationSpeakers: Ross Carnovale and Dominic Guthrie, City of Toronto, ON

Just as roads are made safe for the driving public, it is equally important to ensure safe winter conditions for pedestrians. Winter maintenance services are currently under review for those who share the open sidewalks. Come hear an overview of pedestrian-focused winter maintenance services offered in an urban municipality and the associated challenges.

“Schnee, Sneeuw, Neve, Chexok, Snow” Same End Result in Any LanguageSpeaker: Mark DeVries, McHenry County Division of Transportation, Woodstock, IL

It snows in Europe too! Join the adventure of a snow and ice professional as he recounts his recent information exchange while visiting Europe. Find out what is vastly different and surprisingly similar about equipment, salts, liquids, facilities and policies. Be in the know about what’s happening abroad and how these exchanges can benefit winter operations.

3:00 – 3:30 p.m.

Refreshment Break onthe Exhibit Floor

3:30 – 4:30 p.m.

Education Sessions

Motivating Snow Plow Operators to ExcellenceSpeakers: Matt Dolan, Bret Hodne, and Gary Rank, City of West Des Moines, IA

West Des Moines needed excellent snow plow operators so it set out on a campaign to motivate its employees. Programs were developed to get employees involved in their work and get recognized for their efforts of high achievement. What are some effective employee reward programs? Hear ideas you can use in your agency to get employees more involved.

The Essence of Well Crafted, Written Municipal Snow and Ice Control Plan and Policy DocumentsSpeaker: Duane Amsler, Sr., AFM Engineering Services, Slingerlands, NY

Agencies that currently have a written Snow and Ice Control Plan and Policy document can benefit from new information, just as agencies without one can learn how to create these documents. This session will deal with the benefits, creation process and content of comprehensive written snow and ice control plans as they relate to highways and other similar systems.

Calibration Accuracy of Spreaders – A Current Research ProjectSpeakers: Representatives from Clear Roads and Blackburn and Associates

Ground speed control has been used on snow plow and salt spreader trucks in place of manual spreaders since the mid-1990s, but the accuracy of the equipment has never been determined. Experts will share results on documented controller settings, actual salt usage and prewetting rate information from trucks with various types of controller units during winter storm events.

Keep Snow Equipment on the Road and Out of the ShopSpeaker: Sam Lamerato, City of Troy, MI

Preventive measures are necessary to ensure the snow fleet is ready for what Mother Nature has in store for winter. Proven techniques such as properly trained operators or specified vehicles are crucial for snow removal equipment. Find out how to use pre-season evaluations and prep sheets to increase uptime and keep the fleet on the street.



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Tuesday Exhibit Hours:8:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.

7:30 – 8:30 a.m.

Donuts & DialogueStart your day with a selection of great education sessions accompanied by donuts and coffee.

Customer FriendlySnowplow ServiceSpeaker: Tim Martin, City of Coeur d’Alene, ID

Find out how one city turned criticism on snow removal into camaraderie. After successfully using snow gates to deal with snow berms, the city of Coeur d’Alene took advantage of the favorable response. The city developed an aggressive public relations campaign around snow removal and targeted everybody from elementary school children to the local media.

What to Do When Standing in the Winter Maintenance Shopping AisleSpeaker: John Tarleton, Quixote Transportation Technology (SSI), St. Louis, MO

In the winter maintenance “shopping aisle,” there are more tech-savvy tools available for snow storm coverage than ever before. In the past five years, the technological improvements in winter maintenance have made tremendous strides. This session will focus on the latest technical equipment and software and provide recommendations on what really does make our lives easier, save us money and most importantly save lives on our roads.

Snow Removal Best Management Practices ReviewSpeaker: Norman Shaw, City and County of Denver, CO

Denver, Colorado is one of the leaders in alternative deicing technology and applications, according to “Snow Removal Best Management Practices Review.” The city was compared with others of similar size and snow removal challenges. Hear more about how departments forced to reduce staff handle snow storms and how to see significant savings in materials usages.

8:30 – 9:30 a.m.

Coffee Break on the Exhibit Floor

9:30 – 10:30 a.m.

Education Sessions

Winter Operations Labor and Management – Oil and Water or the Perfect Blend? Speakers: Rick Bannister, AFSCME, Louisville, KY; Jeremy Raney, Metro Louisville Public Works and Assets, Louisville, KY

As public servants, agencies are faced with maintaining safe roadways in winter while administering and conforming to Union negotiated contracts. Gain information from labor and management on common issues that arise, how to promote a good working environment and meet the expectations of the contract.

Winter Maintenance – “Through the Windshield of the Operator”Speakers: Matt Dolan, Bret Hodne and Gary Rank, City of West Des Moines, IA; Grant Wollert, McHenry County Division of Transportation, Woodstock, IL

Equipment operators talk winter maintenance. Listen to frontline employees share their opinions on effective snow and ice removal. They will expand on topics such as use of liquids in an operation, training and employee empowerment.

No, Jim Beam Isn’t Used for Anti-icing in Kentucky!Speakers: David Cornett, Kentucky Transportation Cabinet, Frankfort, KY; Mike Cummins, Metro Louisville Public Works and Assets, Louisville, KY

Local Kentucky agencies will share their experiences in anti-icing. Find out how the programs were developed, what policies are in place, and hear about their successes and lessons learned. Equipment, costs and how liquids are utilized in other portions of their operations will also be discussed.

From Icy Roads to Salty Waters: Environmental Impacts of Road DeicersSpeakers: Mark DeVries, McHenry County Division of Transportation, Woodstock, IL; Shaina Keseley, Lake County Health Department, Waukegan, IL

Road salts are good for snow removal but may not be for the environment. While recent advances in the technology of salt spreaders have increased the efficiency to allow more even distribution, the effect to the surrounding environment has come into question. Come hear how alternatives and proper application could help protect the valued natural resources around us.

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Winter Weather OpportunitiesSpeaker: John Gordon, National Weather Service, Louisville, KY

View some of the most catastrophic winter storms presented by the National Weather Service (NWS). NWS will also present dangers of cold weather and winter weather climatology from a national and regional perspective. Find out what information, products and services the NWS has to offer and how they can greatly benefit public works professionals.

10:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.


11:00 a.m. – 12:00 noon

Lunch on theExhibit Floor

12:30 – 1:30 p.m.

Education Sessions

When a Good Ice Storm Goes Bad: Cleaning up the MessSpeaker: Jonathan Gano, City of Springfield, MO

After disaster devastates a city, what is the role of the public works professional? In the aftermath of the ice storm that struck the Springfield, Missouri area, Public Works played the key role in restoring services and removing the debris. Hear what it took to remove 1.4 million cubic yards of tree debris and how national and state agencies were involved.

Proactive Methods and Tools for CMV ReadinessSpeaker: Larry Nelson, Minnesota Department of Transportation, Shoreview, MN

Improve operator and equipment readiness for winter weather conditions. This tool set targets operators required to inspect and service commercial motor vehicles (CMVs). The precautions discussed ensure equipment preservation and reduced operational costs. See time-saving examples and methods that are in compliance with federal, state and local CDL, CMV and FMCSR requirements.

AVL and MDC Use in Indiana – Lessons Learned and Next StepsSpeaker: Tony McClellan, Indiana Department of Transportation, Seymour, IN

The Indiana Department of Transportation (INDOT) is part of a pooled fund study to develop a Maintenance Decision Support System (MDSS) for snow and ice activities. During development, INDOT recognized a need for AVL and Mobile Data Collection (MDC) to help gather data to feed the MDSS. Hear lessons learned from the study, what INDOT is currently using for AVL, and where INDOT hopes to go in the future with AVL and MDC.

New Tools! Improving Winter Maintenance Training Made EasySpeaker: Mark DeVries, McHenry County Division of Transportation, Woodstock, IL

In an age where the computer has become second nature to most people, a new computer-based tool has been developed for agencies everywhere. Preview new computer-based training modules developed to aide managers and operators in winter maintenance operations and decision-making.

Salt Storage and Storm Preparation Speakers: David Cornett, Kentucky Transportation Cabinet, Frankfort, KY; Richard Hanneman, Salt Institute, Alexandria, VA; Larry Schneider, City of Ft. Collins, CO

Salt is an important ingredient in the recipe for snow removal. Hear various methods agencies use to store salt, from leasing storage for emergencies to an agency-owned highly automated storage facility that took seven years to build. Gain valuable information and guidelines regarding salt storage from the Salt Institute, which has been providing deicer storage guidelines for 40 years.

1:45 – 2:45 p.m.

Education Sessions

What’s New in Fuel... It’s Changing!Speaker: John Scharffbillig, Minnesota Department of Transportation, Minneapolis, MN

Much is changing in the industries for fuels like Ethanol, E -85, Ultra Low Sulfur Diesel, and other fuels being used and tested around the country. Hear discussions on pressing questions like, What’s happening when the fuel gets cold? How do you keep the fleet running? What should an operator look for when it comes to the fuel? Find out how the carbon and climate change laws are going to affect equipment and fuels.



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Outsourcing Retrofit Rental Trucks for KentuckySpeaker: P. David Cornett, Kentucky Transportation Cabinet, Frankfort, KY

Kentucky’s answer to meeting the rising demand to provide safe driving conditions during winter storms is to outsource. Contracts are awarded to trucking vendors who are willing to provide a fully equipped vehicle during severe winter weather. Hear more about this outsourcing process – operations, modifications and changes.

Corn Crops as Natural Snow Fences: A Win-Win with Farmers and Winter Operations Speakers: Richard Sparham and Louis Zidar, Region of Peel, Brampton, ON

Natural snow fences can be a low-cost and environmentally friendly solution to increase winter road safety. This pilot initiative can assist in keeping the roads safer for the traveling public, foster community involvement and promote environmental stewardship. Find out how this program can improve driver visibility, minimize salt use and save agencies money.

Pre-screening and Qualifying Supplemental Snow ContractorsSpeaker: Eric Hartmann, Tovar Snow Professionals, Inc., Elgin, IL

Contractors are as important as employees during snow storms. Selecting a snow and ice management contractor during winter maintenance is serious business. Discover tools needed to screen, qualify and choose candidates that will play vital roles in your winter maintenance strategy.

3:00 – 4:15 p.m.

Closing General SessionHow to Succeed, Stay Sane, and Have Fun at Work: A Survival Guide for the Road WearySpeaker: David RabinerSee page 1 for a description of this keynote presentation.

5:30 p.m.

Buses depart for Kentucky Derby Night at Churchill Downs

Ticketed event. See page 5 for a description of the Kentucky Derby Night event. Included in full and guest/spouse registration categories only. Additional tickets are $50 each.

April 16

8:00 – 11:00 a.m.

Technical Tours

Ticketed event. See the inside front cover for descriptions of the technical tours. Tours are available to full registrants only and are included at no additional cost. Space is limited so be sure to register early and check the appropriate box on your registration form if you plan to participate.



Chartered in 1938, APWA is the largest organization of its kind with an international membership totaling more than 29,000 members. APWA serves its members by promoting professional excellence and public awareness through education, advocacy and the exchange of knowledge. APWA’s programs, activities and initiatives propel the growth and education of the public works industry.

APWA is headquarteredin Kansas City, MO and has an office in Washington, DC as well as 64 chapters throughout North America.

Headquarters2345 Grand Boulevard,Suite 700Kansas City, MO 64108-2641Phone: 816-472-6100Fax: 816-472-1610

Washington Office1401 K Street, NW11th FloorWashington, DC 20005Phone: 202-408-9541Fax: 202-408-9542

Exhibit Space Sales & Sponsorships Diana Forbes Meeting Planner / Exhibit Sales Manager 816-595-5242 [email protected]

Meeting Management Brenda Shaver Manager of Meetings 816-595-5240 [email protected]

Marketing Jon Dilley Manager of Marketing & Graphic Design 816-595-5251 [email protected]

Education Ashley Scherzer Project Manager of Adult Learning 816-595-5214 [email protected]

April 13-16, 2008 • Louisville, KYAttendee Pre-Registration Form

Name (one registrant per form) APWA Membership ID# (call 800-848-APWA to obtain your ID#)

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APWA Member Full Registration ............................................................$395 US $445 US .........Member price subject to member status verification

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Sunday Only .......................................................................................$170 US .......... $210 US ......... Monday Only .....................................................................................$170 US .......... $210 US ......... Tuesday Only (Does NOT include the Banquet) .......................................................$170 US .......... $210 US .........

Exhibit Only Passes Monday .......................................................................................................................$25 US .......... Tuesday ........................................................................................................................$25 US ..........

Additional Banquet Tickets: “Kentucky Derby Night” ........................ Quantity X $50 US .......NOTE: Banquet IS included in full and guest/spouse registrations

The Wednesday Technical Tour Program is included in full registration fee. Please check the appropriate box. I plan to attend Tour 1 - Airport Snow Removal Equipment I plan to attend Tour 2 - Louisville Underground I will not be participating in any technical tour Technical Tour space is limited. Register and sign up early. Total Amount Due $


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Cancellation Policy: A full refund will be granted if a written cancellation request is received before March 15, 2008. Cancellations made after March 15 and prior to April 1 will be subject to a $50 cancellation fee. All payments will be forfeited if registration is cancelled after April 1, 2008. Special Needs: If you need special services or equipment, pursuant to the Americans with Disabilities Act, please contact APWA’s Meetings Department at (816) 472-6100 or e-mail [email protected]. APWA’s Federal ID# is 36-2202880.

Payment Information for Pre-Registration OnlyFull payment in US Dollars or a copy of purchase order/payment authorization must be received before your registration will be processed.

Mail registration form with checks payable inUS Dollars to:American Public Works AssociationP.O. Box 802296Kansas City, MO 64180-2296

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Program PreviewAmerican Public Works Association Presents:

April 13 - 16, 2008

Kentucky International Convention Center, Louisville, KentuckyHosted by the Kentucky Chapter of APWA

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