October 9-11, 2024
New Century Airport - Gardner, KS
All-inclusive, 3-day cost is only $175 per person
Register today! Employees and leaders from across the metro are invited to participate.
Steps to Register
- Click ‘REGISTER NOW’
- Create an Account
- After you create and submit your Account
- Select ‘Conferences’ on the left
- Select ‘APWA Mid-America Equipment Expo’
- Click 'Add to Cart' at the bottom to register yourself; make your selections
- To register others, after you create your own account, select ‘My Account’ on the left then select ‘Manage Members’
Payment Options: Credit card or P.O. (If you select to pay by P.O., please enter the city you represent when prompted for P.O. #)
All-inclusive cost is $175 per person
(Includes two full days of training, three lunches and of course, vendor competitions and awards)
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Introducing the APWA Mechanics Competition on Wednesday, October 9th! This event is separate from the big equipment competitions. Please contact Josh Wood (jwood@olatheks.org) for more information about the Mechanics Competition.
Location of the Mechanics Competition:
For questions or registration assistance, call 913-469-2323.
View the map and directions from the New Century airport.
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Judges Needed!
Please contact Paul Dunn at pauld@leawood.org or 913-696-7706 if you are interested in being a Judge.
Competitions
(All equipment will be provided) - During registration, pick the competitions you want to enter. You will receive your competition schedule when you check-in at the conference. All competitions will be held at New Century.
Wednesday, October 9
Skid Steer
Small Plow Truck
Thursday, October 10
Wheel Loader
Large Plow Truck
Training Session Schedule
You will receive your training schedule when you check-in. Course descriptions listed below.
Wednesday, October 9
6:30-7:30 a.m.
Registration - Tent A
7-11 a.m.
Flagger - Tent A
7:30-8 a.m.
Course Walk-Around- Skid Steer/Small Plow - Runway
8 a.m.
Competition Start- Skid Steer/Small Plow - Runway
8:10-9 a.m.
Debris Management Panel - Tent B
9:10-10 a.m.
Loading & Securing Cargo - Tent B
10:10-11 a.m.
Midwest Weather Challenges: Clearing Snow & Debris - Tent B
11:10 a.m.-Noon
Lunch - Tent A
12:10-1 p.m.
Debris Management Panel - Tent B
1:10-2 p.m.
Loading & Securing Cargo - Tent B
2:10-3 p.m.
Midwest Weather Challenges: Clearing Snow & Debris - Tent B
Thursday, October 10
6:30-7:30 a.m.
Registration - Tent A
7:30-8 a.m.
Course Walk-Around- High Loader/Large Plow - Runway
8 a.m.
Competition Start- High Loader/Large Plow - Runway
8:10-9 a.m.
Coaching - Tent B
9:10-10 a.m.
Calibration 101 - Tent B
10:10-11 a.m.
Dealing with Non-Performance - Tent B
11:10 a.m.-Noon
Lunch - Tent A
12:10-1 p.m.
Coaching & Dealing with Non-Performance - Tent B
1:10-2 p.m.
Calibration 101 - Tent B
2:10-3 p.m.
Dealing with Non-Performance - Tent B
Friday, October 11
7-8 a.m.
Refreshments - Tent A
8-11 a.m.
Vendor Competitions - Runway
11 a.m.-1 p.m.
Lunch and Awards Ceremony - Tent A
Course Descriptions
Coaching
- Why is coaching important?
- Why don't associates do what they are supposed to do?
- Expectation versus reality
- Elements of Performance
- Key steps in coaching
Dealing with Non-Performance
- Identifying non-performance
- Steps in performance management
- Documentation
- Performance appraisals
- Ratings
- Rating bias
Midwest Weather Challenges: Clearing Snow & Debris
Through case studies, attendees will learn to recognize the atmospheric signals that could get them called in for snow, ice and debris clean-up. Of course, the 2024-25 Winter Outlook will be discussed!
Loading & Securing Cargo
To ensure safe cargo transport, it's essential to use proper loading and securing techniques for each type of cargo. This course teaches best practices to prevent damage and avoid risks, including accidents and injuries.
Thank you to our sponsors, vendors and partners!
