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Session Highlights - Thursday 9/29
Opening Ceremony and Featured Speaker
8:30 a.m. - 10:15 a.m.
Grand Ballroom
Color Guard Flag Presentation and National Anthem sung by the Estes Park High School Choir. Welcome by the Mayor of Estes Park and opening remarks by the Colorado APWA Chapter President Keith Reester.
Featured Speaker : Fred Schafer - Striking Back at Mediocrity and Moving to Mastery!
Despite the states and national economies, some associations, individuals and organizations are thriving. Why is it that a “lucky” few are still succeeding despite incredible obstacles? Are they simply lucky? Or is it a matter of pluck over luck, knowing what to do, and having the motivation and discipline to do it? Business and career consultant, wellness coach, author and professional speaker Fred “The Fit Food Dude” Schafer, has personally experienced the journey from failure and frustration to sustainable and rewarding success in several unrelated professions.
Winter Maintenance Supervisor’s Certificate Workshop
10:30 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.
Ballrooms B & C
Morning Tracks
10:30 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.
It Takes Teamwork to Make a Dream Work
Presented By: Fred Schafer
Ballroom A
Entrepreneur, award winning businessman, author, coach, trainer and professional speaker Fred “The Fit Food Dude” Schafer will “coach” you and your organization on how you can significantly improve the teamwork, effectiveness and results in your organization in a high energy, humorous and inspirational session that will move each individual audience member and the teams on which they work closer to their collective dreams!
Maintenance Decision Support Systems (MDSS)
Part 1 Discussion of Elements
Presented By: Ken Williams, City and County of Denver; Phillip Anderle, CDOT
Ballroom F
Maintenance Decision Support Systems (MDSS) is a partnership with national laboratories and a stakeholder community of public, private sector, and academic participants. The first part of this series will bring an understanding of the elements of this new technology for making winter road maintenance decisions. Join in on Part II for how it all works together for the City and County of Denver, Colorado and the Colorado Department of Transportation.
Snowplow Driver Survival - Limiting Your Risk as an Operator
Presented By: Tim Longbrook, CIRS
Ballroom E
As a professional snowplow operator you provide a vital service to maintain a safe transportation system. Safety should be your #1 priority. Realizing the importance of your job, and your safety, this session reviews the many issues encountered in the job of snowplowing and what practices align you for the best chance of survival.
BBQ Lunch Provided
12:00 p.m. - 1:00 p.m.
Ballrooms D,E,F
Chains On / Chains Off Competition - Sponsored by Pewag Chain
12:45 p.m. - 2:00 p.m.
Roadeo Site
Winter Maintenance Supervisor’s Certificate Workshop
1:30 p.m. - 4:30 p.m.
Ballrooms B & C
Major Sponsor Showcase: Transwest Trucks - Freightliner & Western Star New Product Lines
1:30 p.m. - 2:30 p.m.
Ballroom A
Afternoon Tracks - Part I
1:30 pm - 2:30 pm
Effects of Magnesium and Calcium Chloride Deicers on
Concrete: How do they compare?
Presented By: Jan Olek , Ph.D., PE, Professor of Civil Engineering, Purdue University, School of Civil Engineering
Ballroom D
Since the deicing efficiency of the rock salt is reduced at low temperatures, other chloride salts are increasingly being used to ensure safer driving conditions during the winter season. To find out the impact on our roadways, a study was conducted to determine the effects of magnesium and calcium chloride deicers on concrete.
In this study, both plain and fly ash concretes were
exposed to either wetting/drying (W/D) or freezing/
thawing (F/T) cycles in the presence of the liquid
solutions of MgCI2 and CaCl2 deicers. This session will explain the findings of the study and provide insight into which deicer type may be more appropriate for use in your particular climatic zone.
MDSS - Part 2: CDOT and Denver Applications
Presented By: Ken Williams, City and County of Denver, CO; Phillip Anderle, CDOT
Ballroom F
A follow-up to Part I’s discussion of the elements of Maintenance Decision Support Systems (MDSS), this second session describes how it all works together for the City and County of Denver, Colorado and the Colorado Department of Transportation. Follow-up discussion on training, IT requirements, management support, expectations, and what it takes to get it started in your organization.
Inspecting to Pass the Test - Colorado State Patrol
Presented By: Trooper Shannon Kension, Colorado State Patrol
Ballroom E
Trooper Shannon Kension with the Motor Carrier Safety Division of the Colorado State Patrol will take
participants through the necessary elements of daily vehicle inspection as well as demonstrate a Level 1
Inspection. This presentation includes a hands-on demonstration of what you need to know to keep safe and keep legal.
Major Sponsor Showcase: Layton Equipment Precision Spreading Solutions with the Direct Cast Spinner
3:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Ballroom A
Afternoon Tracks - Part II
3:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Tailoring the Approach to the Storm
Presented By: Mark DeVries, McHenry County Division of Transportation, IL
Ballroom D
Have you ever wished for a flowchart that tells you the right approach to fighting the storm based on the
observed condition? Perhaps this isn’t as fictitious as one might think. With the right tools to provide the
necessary information as the storm approaches such as temperatures, humidity, pavement condition, wind, etc., this may be closer than you think.
Weather Patterns and Applications Rates
Presented By: Russell Alger, Institute for Snow Research
- Michigan Technological University
Ballroom F
Russ Alger is the Chief Scientist for the ISR, and has been involved in winter related research for over 25 years. Supported by is research in both field and lab tests, he will present his findings on the proper deicer application rates for varying weather patterns.
A Healthier - Happier You
Presented By: Dr. Jerod Dawson
Ballroom E
Are genetics the reason for you being unhealthy? Is your lack of health stealing your future wealth? Are the decisions you make today going to determine wether you age gracefully or miserably? These common questions enter all our minds through life. Let’s get to the truth and discover the simple proactive steps to embracing a Healthier, Happier, more fulfilling life.
Blades Up Social
5:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.
Grand Ballroom
Don’t miss out on this Snow & Ice tradition. Kick back your “blades” and “heels” and enjoy the Blades Up Social.
It won’t just be the Roadeo participants who get to boast their skills. Show your stuff at the NEW mechanical bull and electronic quick draw competitions. Then join us for the Blades Up Texas Hold’em Tournament. New, and even better prizes this year!
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