Conference Registration Information

 OOWA’S 2011 ANNUAL CONFERENCE AND TRADE SHOW will offer educational and training experience to individuals committed to achieving water quality results with decentralized systems.  There is a diverse lineup of educational opportunities, great speakers, a trade show full of the latest technology and much more.    

TECHNICAL EDUCATION SESSIONS provide a valuable opportunity to become knowledgeable about the latest from industry leaders.  A wide variety of expertise is provided by educators and speakers who have years of experience in establishing onsite wastewater systems.  These CONTINUING EDUCATION sessions present you with information on topics that is helpful in advancing your professional development. 

NETWORK with onsite industry colleagues who share your commitment to protecting and enhancing water quality.  Important contacts are achieved through the interaction with those colleagues and the manufacturers and representatives in the onsite industry. 

The TRADE SHOW provides for industry practitioners and policy officials an exposition of onsite wastewater products and the opportunity to discuss the latest in technology with the suppliers.

CONFERENCE REGISTRATION INFORMATION

Full-conference registration includes access to all educational sessions, seminar materials, the Trade Show, continental breakfasts, break refreshments, luncheons, the Trade Show Reception and Annual Membership Meeting. 

Daily conference registration fee covers the specific one-day access to the above stated educational sessions and other events occurring on that particular day.

Spouse/guest fee allows access for the spouse or guest of a registered attendee to all of the above stated sessions and events, but does not earn Continuing Education Units.

Trade Show Only registration allows a person to view the exhibits and speak with the vendors without attending any of the other conference functions.  Lunch may be purchased at an additional charge.

Completed registration forms may be mailed with payment by check payable to OOWA.  No phone-in or faxed registrations will be accepted.  To register at member rates, you must have a current (2011) membership paid in full.  To verify your membership, check with the OOWA office.  If you are not a current OOWA member but would like to become one, add your 2011 dues to your conference registration payment.

CANCELLATION POLICY

Registration cancellations must be in writing, and are refundable only until December 31, 2010, but will be charged a processing fee of $35.00.  No cancellations are accepted after December 31, 2010, and no refunds will be given after that date.

SILENT AUCTION

We will have a Silent Auction at the conference with proceeds going to our Professional Development and Memorial Grant Fund.  If you would like to donate an item please send it to the OOWA office or bring it with you to the conference.