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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250714
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SUMMARY:2025 Annual Conference - Day Pass
DESCRIPTION:[vc_row wpex_bg_overlay=”color” wpex_bg_overlay_color=”#eeee22″][vc_column][vc_empty_space height=”10px”]Pre-Registration has ended. If you need to register for a day pass\, complete the PDF form below the map and bring to the conference with payment.[/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_empty_space height=”10px”][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column]Day-Pass InformationRead below for details.[vc_column_text css=””]**Utility System/Municipality Day Pass** This pass is available for water/wastewater system personnel who are NOT registered for a class but wish to attend the conference to view the Exhibit Hall. A special day pass includes access to the Exhibit Hall and the 24-Hour Technical Session class for one or two days. \n**Option 1:** Purchase a Day Pass for access to the **EXHIBIT HALL ONLY**. This pass does not include a special name badge to attend any 24-Hour Technical Sessions for credit hours. In addition to accessing the Exhibit Hall\, this pass includes breakfast\, lunch\, and any evening functions for that day. If you attend on Wednesday\, you will receive a luncheon ticket for the Awards Ceremony\, which takes place from 11:00 AM to 1:00 PM. \n**Option 2:** Purchase a Day Pass to view the **EXHIBIT HALL** and attend one day of the **24-Hour Technical Sessions**. This pass includes a special name badge to scan in and out of the sessions to receive hours. Please note that you CANNOT attend any 32-Hour Certification Review Classes. To attend both days of the 24-Hour Technical Sessions and the Exhibit Hall\, you must purchase two Day Passes. Along with access to the Exhibit Hall and the 24-Hour Technical Sessions\, this pass also provides breakfast\, lunch\, and any evening functions for that day. If you attend on Wednesday\, you will receive a luncheon ticket for the Awards Ceremony from 11:00 AM to 1:00 PM. \n**Company/Corporation Day Pass** This pass allows entry to the **EXHIBIT HALL ONLY**. It DOES NOT include a special name badge for attending any 24-Hour Technical Sessions for credit hours. In addition to accessing the Exhibit Hall\, this pass includes breakfast\, lunch\, and any evening functions for that day. If you wish to attend on Wednesday\, you will receive a luncheon ticket for the Awards Ceremony from 11:00 AM to 1:00 PM. Please note that we do not permit business solicitation if you did not purchase booth space. \n  \nIf more than one person from a water or wastewater facility\, or a potential exhibitor/company wishes to attend using a Day Pass\, each individual must register separately; they cannot be registered as a spouse or companion.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column]Cancellation/Refund Policy[vc_column_text css=””]LRWA will charge a $25 processing fee for ALL cancellations.  Rather than canceling\, consider sending a substitute. \nA written request for cancellation/refund must be received by fax (337-738-5620)\, email (lrwa@lrwa.org)\, or mail before July 1\, 2025. \nNo refunds for luncheon tickets. \nNo refunds are issued for cancellations requested after July 1\, 2025.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_gmaps link=”#E-8_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”][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column]Payment[vc_column_text]ALL CHECKS MUST BE RECEIVED BEFORE THE CONFERENCE.   \nLRWA has a new policy for registrations. If you submit a registration and state a check will be mailed\, we will not enter your registration to save a chair until the check payment is received in the LRWA office.  All payments must be received before July 1st.   \nThe second new policy is a no-show charge.  If you register for the conference\, do not pay\, and do not inform LRWA you can not make the conference there will be a $100 no-show fee sent to the system.  This will cover the expenses of meal counts\, printed material\, etc.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column]Printable Information[vc_column_text css=””]PDF registration forms: You can click on the PDF form and complete it on your computer\, iPad\, tablet\, or phone. Please avoid handwriting on the PDF forms\, as we often have difficulty reading them. Handwritten forms may be returned due to legibility issues\, which could delay the processing of your registration. If you do not use the online ticket form\, please type your responses.[/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=”10px”]Schedule of EventsList of Hotels with DiscountsDay Pass Registration (fillable online PDF)[vc_empty_space height=”15px”]Online Registration/Tickets[vc_column_text css=””]Tickets: To register for classes and pay online using a credit card\, please complete the ticket below. After submitting your ticket\, you will receive a confirmation email at the address provided during checkout. If you do not receive this email\, please check your spam folder. This form can also be used as a receipt for your credit card payment.[/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=”15px”][vc_column_text css=””]ALL PAYMENT/CHECKS MUST BE RECEIVED BEFORE July 10th.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row visibility=”hidden”][vc_column][vc_custom_heading text=”Pre-Registration is CLOSED” font_container=”tag:h1|font_size:85|text_align:center” css=”.vc_custom_1657894557957{background-color: #eded00 !important;}”][vc_custom_heading text=”If you have not registered for the conference and wish to attend you will have to register on-site.” font_container=”tag:h1|font_size:50|text_align:center” css=”.vc_custom_1657894480943{background-color: #eded00 !important;}”][vc_custom_heading text=”The LRWA office will be closing at noon today (Friday) and closed all next week.\nPlease bring registration and payment with you to the conference.” font_container=”tag:h1|font_size:30|text_align:center” css=”.vc_custom_1657894507366{background-color: #eded00 !important;}”][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row wpex_bg_overlay=”color” wpex_bg_overlay_color=”#f7eea1″][vc_column][vc_column_text css=””]\nPRE-REGISTRATION IS CLOSED \nPlease use the printable PDF forms above and bring them with you to the conference along with payment. \nIf completing the form by hand\, please ensure all information is legible. \n[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row]
URL:https://lrwa.org/event/2025-annual-conference-day-pass/
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250714
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250719
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SUMMARY:2025 Annual Conference - Attendee/Classroom Registration
DESCRIPTION:[vc_row wpex_bg_overlay=”color” wpex_bg_overlay_color=”#eeee22″][vc_column][vc_empty_space height=”10px”]Pre-Registration has ended. If you need to register for a class\, complete the PDF form below the map and bring to the conference with payment.[/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_empty_space height=”10px”][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row visibility=”hidden”][vc_column]24 Hour Technical Class Daily Agendas[vc_empty_space height=”10px”][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column]4 Hour Management ClassMonday\, July 14th (1pm-5pm)[vc_column_text css=””]LDH approved the 4-Hour Management class for hours.  Approval Course #68612 \nThis is a separate class from the 24-Hour Technical\, and you must complete a separate registration if you wish to attend. \n*Management Training – As outlined in LAC 48: Part V. 7707-7719 \n“As a part of meeting the managerial capacity requirements\, all appropriate staff of existing public water systems shall attend a training session provided by the state\, its contractors\, or the state-recognized trainers for board members\, council members/mayors/owners\, etc. Management training for all board members/council members/mayors/owners of existing public water systems will be based on whether their water system has been issued an administrative order\, and/or is on the significant non-compliers’s list\, and/or has had primary MCL violations during the past three years. The department will continue to encourage attendance voluntarily at management training sessions by board members/council members/mayors/owners of other public water systems. Training sessions shall be provided periodically and appropriate parties as noted above will have the opportunity to attend one of the scheduled sessions within six months after the system has been notified that is it being evaluated for technical\, managerial\, and financial capacity.” \n!!Attention Operators!!!:  For the operator of the water/wastewater system to receive recertification credit hours\, at least one Decision Maker (mayor\, board president\, or council member/board member) from that system must be present. \nPlease remember to scan your name badge both when you enter and leave the classroom. Take a moment to check the screen to ensure that your name appears after scanning. If it does not show up\, please go to the LRWA registration desk for assistance. LRWA is not responsible for ensuring you receive the correct hours if you fail to scan in and out.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column]32 Hour Certification Review ClassesMonday\, July 14th (8am-5pm); Tuesday\, July 15th (8am-5pm);\nWednesday\, July 16th (8am-5pm)\, and Thursday\, July 17th (8am-5pm)[vc_empty_space height=”20px”][vc_row_inner css=”.vc_custom_1738184446495{background-color: #FDFD0300 !important;}”][vc_column_inner width=”1/2″ css=”.vc_custom_1738184622743{background-color: #FFFFFF00 !important;}”]Water Certification Levels 1 and 2 (A)\nProduction\, Treatment\, & DistributionDennis McGehee\, Instructor\nLDH Course Approval #68532[vc_empty_space height=”15px”]Water Certification Levels 1 and 2 (B)\nProduction\, Treatment\, & DistributionCurtis Davis\, Instructor\nLDH Course Approval #68531[vc_empty_space height=”15px”]Water Certification Level 3 and 4\nProduction\, Treatment\, & DistributionVern Breland\, Instructor\nLDH Course Approval #68535[/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1/2″ css=”.vc_custom_1738184644815{background-color: #F4F40500 !important;}”]Wastewater Certification Level 1 and 2\nCollection & TreatmentScott Finney\, Instructor\nLDH Course Approval #68534[vc_empty_space height=”20px”]Wastewater Certification Level 3 and 4\nCollection & TreatmentHubert Franklin\, III\, Instructor\nLDH Course Approval #68533[/vc_column_inner][/vc_row_inner][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text css=””]The LDH Certification Department has approved the 32-Hour Certification Review Classes. \nPlease note that you can only enroll in one class at a time. Classes are held in different classrooms simultaneously from Monday to Thursday\, between 8:00 AM and 5:00 PM. \nThese training courses are intended for individuals preparing for their operator certification exam. The classes will cover either Water (Production\, Treatment\, and Distribution) or Wastewater (Treatment and Collection). Transitioning from one class to another to accumulate hours is no longer permitted. \nIf you only require certification hours\, please register for the 24-Hour Technical Session. Save the 32-Hour classes for those who need a review before taking the exam on Friday. \nTo receive full credit\, you must attend the Welcome Address\, lunches with guest speakers\, the Awards Luncheon\, and the Technology Tour/Meet & Greet. \nPlease remember to scan your name badge when you enter and exit the classroom. After scanning\, take a moment to check the screen to ensure that your name appears. If your name does not show up\, please visit the LRWA registration desk for assistance. LRWA is not responsible for ensuring you receive the correct credit hours if you fail to scan in and out. \nYou can find the Water & Wastewater Need-to-Know information in the Publications section of the Louisiana Department of Health website (Link: Publications | La Dept. of Health) \nThe instructor will provide a class manual or handout for review and studying during class. You may bring other study materials or manuals as additional study aids. If you wish to purchase the California Manuals\, you can do so directly through the provided links. \nWater Manuals:  http://www.owp.csus.edu/courses/drinking-water.php \nWastewater Manuals:  http://www.owp.csus.edu/courses/wastewater.php[/vc_column_text]*$20 from this registration will be allocated to LRWA PAC funds (Federal $10 and State $10)[/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column]24 Hour Technical SessionsTuesday\, July 15th (8am-5pm); Wednesday\, July 16th (8am-5pm)\,\nand Thursday\, July 17th (8am-2:00pm)[vc_column_text css=””]Approved for Water and Wastewater hours for all levels by the Louisiana Department of Health (LDH) for the 24-Hour Technical Sessions. Course #68694. \nThe Technical Sessions are designed for individuals seeking recertification credits in water and/or wastewater management. You can select which session you would like to attend. Topics will cover water\, wastewater\, and management\, with sessions aimed at mayors\, board/council members\, clerks\, and bookkeepers. \nTo receive full credit\, you must attend the Welcome Address\, lunches featuring guest speakers\, the Awards Luncheon\, and the Technology Tour/Meet & Greet. \nPlease remember to scan your name badge when you enter and exit the classroom. After scanning\, take a moment to check the screen to ensure your name appears. If your name does not show up\, please visit the LRWA registration desk for assistance. LRWA is not responsible for ensuring you receive the correct credit hours if you fail to scan in and out.[/vc_column_text]*$20 from this registration will be allocated to LRWA PAC funds (Federal $10 and State $10)[/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column]Classroom Registration Includes[vc_column_text css=””]\n\nClassroom admittance/instruction.\nYou cannot register for a 24-hour technical Session and attend a 32-hour Certification Class or 4-hour Management Class without proper registration.  You MUST register for each class individually. The name badge scanning equipment will reveal if you scan into the wrong class when we review the report\, causing you to be billed for additional fees.\nThe 32-hour Certification Class is intended for individuals who need to take the exam on Friday\, not for those seeking recertification hours.\nThe 24-hour Technical Class is designed for those who need recertification hours.\nThe 4-hour Management Class is for decision-makers. Operators can only earn recertification hours if a decision-maker from their organization registers and attends as well.\nSome meals (breakfast\, lunch\, and dinner) will be provided throughout the week (please check the schedule) at the Lake Charles Event Center.\nExhibit Hall admittance.\nClassroom attendees will receive one (1) scannable name badge\, which grants access to the Awards Luncheon on Wednesday beginning at 11:00 am. If a spouse\, guest\, or child wishes to attend the awards ceremony\, an Awards Luncheon Ticket must be purchased before Wednesday. The ticket price is $40 per adult (14 years and older) and $15 per child (13 years and younger).\nYou must wear your name badge for all classes and events (Membership Meeting\, Welcome Address\, Meet & Greet Exhibitors\, Las Vegas Night with Bingo\, Fish Fry\, Band at L’Auberge Casino Hotel\, etc.). Spouse/Guest and children must also have a name badge to enter the exhibit hall and attend the special events.\nSpecially printed name badge to scan (in/out) ALL events to track your Credit Hours. Don’t forget to scan in and out!\n\nAttendees who pre-register and submit payment for a class before July 1st are eligible to participate in a drawing for one of five $1\,000 door prizes. The drawing will take place on Thursday during lunch\, and attendees must be present to win. Please note that if payment is not received\, you will not be eligible for the drawing. \nAll payments or estimations must be received by July 10th.[/vc_column_text]*$20 from this registration will be allocated to LRWA PAC funds (Federal $10 and State $10)[/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column]Cancellation/Refund Policy/No Show[vc_column_text css=””]LRWA will charge a $100 processing fee for ALL cancellations.  Rather than canceling\, consider sending a substitute. \nA written request for cancellation/refund must be received by fax (337-738-5620)\, email (lrwa@lrwa.org)\, or mail before July 1\, 2025. \nNO refunds are issued for cancellations requested after July 1\, 2025. \nLRWA has a new policy for attendees who pre-register but don’t pay. If you send a pre-registration\, do not pay\, and do not attend the conference without calling to cancel we will invoice a No Show Administrative charge of $100.  This is because of the expenses we incurred for the registration.  This is like a doctor’s office charging an appointment no-show fee.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column]EXAM Application Instructions/Information[vc_column_text]Louisiana Department of Health (LDH) states that pre-approval is REQUIRED for ALL certification exams\, therefore pre-application must be submitted to their office at least 30 days or more before the exam date.  NO walk-ins are allowed.  Exam Application can be completed through this link Operator Certification | La Dept. of Health.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column width=”2/3″][vc_column_text]EXAM APPLICATION should be sent to\nLouisiana Department of Health (LDH)\,    Attn: Certification Office\nMail:  P.O. Box 4489\, Bin 10 Box 6\, Baton Rouge\, LA 70821-4489\nFax:   225-342-7494\nEmail: opcert@la.gov \nFor exam questions\, please contact LDH at: \nMain office # 225-342-7508 \nEsteban “Stone” Gonzalez\, MPA – Operator Certification Program Administrator   225-342-7512\nReyna Anderson Duffus\, MBA – State Training Officer   225-342-7507 \nemail at opcert@la.gov[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][vc_column width=”1/3″][vc_btn title=”Click here for LDH Certification website to complete Exam Application” color=”primary” link=”url:https%3A%2F%2Fldh.la.gov%2Fpage%2F416″][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_gmaps link=”#E-8_JTNDaWZyYW1lJTIwc3JjJTNEJTIyaHR0cHMlM0ElMkYlMkZ3d3cuZ29vZ2xlLmNvbSUyRm1hcHMlMkZlbWJlZCUzRnBiJTNEJTIxMW0xOCUyMTFtMTIlMjExbTMlMjExZDM0NDcuMzA0NDUxMDg1OTAxNyUyMTJkLTkzLjIyMzM0MjY4NTAzNzM1JTIxM2QzMC4yMjgzOTMzODE4MTU4NTIlMjEybTMlMjExZjAlMjEyZjAlMjEzZjAlMjEzbTIlMjExaTEwMjQlMjEyaTc2OCUyMTRmMTMuMSUyMTNtMyUyMTFtMiUyMTFzMHg4NjNiODVjY2JmYzY3ZWNkJTI1M0EweDE0ODQ3YjE4MWExOTE3YzElMjEyc0xha2UlMjUyMENoYXJsZXMlMjUyMENpdmljJTI1MjBDZW50ZXIlMjE1ZTAlMjEzbTIlMjExc2VuJTIxMnN1cyUyMTR2MTY0NTU1MDk4MjE4NiUyMTVtMiUyMTFzZW4lMjEyc3VzJTIyJTIwd2lkdGglM0QlMjI2MDAlMjIlMjBoZWlnaHQlM0QlMjI0NTAlMjIlMjBzdHlsZSUzRCUyMmJvcmRlciUzQTAlM0IlMjIlMjBhbGxvd2Z1bGxzY3JlZW4lM0QlMjIlMjIlMjBsb2FkaW5nJTNEJTIybGF6eSUyMiUzRSUzQyUyRmlmcmFtZSUzRQ==”][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column]Printable Information[vc_column_text css=””]PDF registration forms: You can click on the PDF form and complete it on your computer\, iPad\, tablet\, or phone. Please avoid handwriting on the PDF forms\, as we often have difficulty reading them. Handwritten forms may be returned due to legibility issues\, which could delay the processing of your registration. If you do not use the online ticket form\, please type your responses.[/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=”10px”]Schedule of Events32 Hr Certification Class Registration4 Hr Management Class Registration24 Hr Technical Sessions RegistrationList of Hotels with Discounts24 Hour Technical Sessions Agenda[vc_empty_space height=”15px”]Online Registration/Tickets[vc_column_text css=””]Tickets: To register for classes and pay online using a credit card\, please complete the ticket below. After submitting your ticket\, you will receive a confirmation email at the address provided during checkout. If you do not receive this email\, please check your spam folder. This form can also be used as a receipt for your credit card payment.[/vc_column_text]*$20 from this registration will be allocated to LRWA PAC funds (Federal $10 and State $10)[/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text css=””]Attendees who pre-register and make payment for a class before July 1st will be eligible for a chance to win one of five $1\,000 door prizes. The drawings will take place during lunch on Thursday\, and you must be present to win. Please note that if payment is not received\, you will not be eligible for the drawing. \nALL PAYMENT/CHECKS MUST BE RECEIVED BEFORE July 10th. \nPre-registration without payment is subject to a higher price if paid after the discounted date.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row wpex_bg_overlay=”custom” css=”.vc_custom_1681160365257{background-color: #eded00 !important;}” wpex_bg_overlay_color=”#eded00″ visibility=”hidden”][vc_column typography_style=”none” css=”.vc_custom_1657895516871{background-color: #eded00 !important;}”][vc_custom_heading text=”Pre-Registration is CLOSED” font_container=”tag:h1|font_size:85|text_align:center” css=”.vc_custom_1681160403464{background-color: #eded00 !important;}”][vc_custom_heading text=”If you have not registered for the conference and wish to attend you will have to register on-site.” font_container=”tag:h1|font_size:50|text_align:center” css=”.vc_custom_1657895426639{background-color: #eded00 !important;}”][vc_custom_heading text=”The LRWA office will be closing at noon today (Friday) and closed all next week.\nPlease bring registration and payment with you to the conference.” font_container=”tag:h1|font_size:30|text_align:center” css=”.vc_custom_1657895431040{background-color: #eded00 !important;}”][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row css=”.vc_custom_1752067150820{background-color: #FFFFFF !important;}” wpex_bg_overlay=”color” wpex_bg_overlay_color=”#f7f09cfc”][vc_column][vc_column_text css=””]\nPRE-REGISTRATION IS CLOSED \nPlease use the printable PDF forms above and bring them with you to the conference along with payment. \nIf completing the form by hand\, please ensure all information is legible. \n[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][/vc_column][/vc_row]
URL:https://lrwa.org/event/2025-annual-conference-attendee-classroom-registration/
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250714
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250718
DTSTAMP:20260429T232205
CREATED:20240718T130004Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250709T141904Z
UID:10045578-1752451200-1752796799@lrwa.org
SUMMARY:2025 Annual Conference - Exhibitors
DESCRIPTION:[vc_row wpex_bg_overlay=”color” wpex_bg_overlay_color=”#faf5b3″][vc_column]Pre-Registration has ended. If you need to register for a booth\, complete the PDF form below the map and bring to the conference with payment.[/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text css=”.vc_custom_1738103390417{background-color: #add693 !important;}”]Everyone MUST wear their LRWA-issued name badge for ALL events.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row visibility=”hidden”][vc_column]Early Bird Registration for 2025[vc_column_text css=”.vc_custom_1745413887795{background-color: #add693 !important;}”]Register now so you don’t risk getting a space in the corridors of the coliseum next year.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column]Booths Spaces #19 & #49 are the only ones still available[vc_column_text css=”.vc_custom_1746468384436{background-color: #add693 !important;}”]We now utilize our overflow area in the concourse/corridors area near the concession and bathrooms. These booths are shown on the layout as numbers 35-64. \nContact LRWA by email (lrwa@lrwa.org) if you have any questions.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column]Exhibitor Booth Policy/Rules/Procedures[vc_column_text css=””]\n\nLRWA reserves the right to refuse a vendor from exhibiting at the LRWA Conference.\nEach booth space is limited to three (3) personnel/representatives. If additional personnel wish to attend there is an additional fee of $100 per person.\nHeight Restrictions:  No displays or signs shall be higher than the pole & drape (8ft).\nAdvertising or canvassing outside the individual exhibitor’s booth is prohibited (signs/banners/advertising must be confined to assigned booth space).\nExhibitors may not sublet or assign their space to others.\nCombustible materials and explosives are prohibited; fire extinguishers and exits must not be obstructed.\nPublic address systems will not be allowed. Any audio/visual presentation equipment must be limited to the hearing area of the booth. LRWA will not be accountable for copyrighted music or material.\nSpace is available outside in the parking lot for trailers/large equipment at no additional charge with the purchase of inside space. If you do not wish to have an inside booth space but want to have equipment outside you must purchase an outside space for $300. Security will not be available inside or outside.\nExhibitors shall assume all responsibility for any loss\, damage\, or injury they may cause\, and they shall hold harmless the LRWA and the Lake Charles Event Center.\nIf you wish to provide any food or beverages in your booth you must contact LRWA.  There are regulations you must follow with the Lake Charles Event Center. Wrapped candy is an exception\, this is permitted by the Lake Charles Event Center.\n\n[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column]Booth Registration Includes[vc_column_text css=””]\n\nBooth sizes 8ft deep x 10ft wide space\, with one 6ft table\, two chairs\, and carpet.\nPole and drape with an electrical outlet (500 watts).\nSign with the company name as it appears on the registration form.\nBooth registration allows for three (3) personnel per booth space\, each will receive an Award Luncheon Ticket. (if you only purchase 1 booth space and have more than 3 people attending then the additional personnel are $100 per person\, this includes the Award Luncheon Ticket)\nSome Meals (breakfast/lunch/dinner) are provided during the week at the Lake Charles Event Center.\nAll special events. EVERYONE (exhibitor/spouse/guest) MUST wear an LRWA-issued name badge to attend.  (Awards Luncheon; Welcome Address; Fish Fry; Meet & Greet Exhibitors; Las Vegas Night\, Wednesday Band at L’Auberge Hotel\, etc.)\nThree (3) complimentary Day Passes will be issued to each booth space registration for EMPLOYEES of water/wastewater systems who are not enrolled for the conference but wish to view the exhibit hall (sitting in on classes is not permitted). The complimentary Day Pass forms must be mailed or emailed to the LRWA office before the conference. These individuals must come to the LRWA main registration desk to receive a name badge to enter the exhibit hall.\nYou can bring large equipment/trailers inside the Lake Charles Event Center Exhibit Hall area. (must purchase the necessary booth space to accommodate equipment/trailers).\nSpace is available outside in the parking lot for trailers/large equipment at no additional charge with the purchase of inside space.  If you do not wish to have an inside booth space but want to have equipment outside you must purchase an outside space for $300.  Security will not be available inside or outside.\nA forklift is available through the Lake Charles Event Center at no cost.\nPlease utilize Clark Services for any extra booth or shipping needs\, they will ensure booth material is at your designated booth space waiting for you. A packet from Clark Services is available below for any additional needs.\n\n[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column]Booth Assignment[vc_column_text css=””]\n\nBooth space assignments will be made based on the order in which exhibitor registrations are received along with payment. The assignments will be provided at check-in at the Lake Charles Event Center.\nThe reduced-price registration deadline is June 1\, 2025.\nTo qualify for the discounted member price\, the company must have paid its membership dues for 2025.\nLRWA will not hold booth spaces or process registrations without payment.\nRegistrations will be accepted until July 1\, 2025\, or until all spaces are sold\, whichever comes first. (usually\, sell out of booth spaces in April)\nIf an exhibitor/vendor wishes to be next to another company\, BOTH companies’ registrations with payment must be sent to LRWA at the same time noting to be next to each other.  If this is not done\, LRWA cannot guarantee booths will be next to each other.\nBooth space assignments/placements will be made based on the order in which exhibitor registrations are received along with payment. (first-come basis).\n\n[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column]Exhibitor Unloading[vc_column_text css=””]\n\nThe Lake Charles Event Center does have a forklift.\nExhibitors can park and enter at the north side of the Lake Charles Event Center near the loading dock area. This is where the sign-in desk is located.\nAll Exhibitors must sign in at the exhibitor registration desk to receive conference material and booth location. Everyone (exhibitor\, spouse\, guest\, child) MUST wear the LRWA-issued name badge for all events.  Directions for unloading will be provided at this time.\nLake Charles Event Center is not responsible for receiving/holding material for your booth. If you wish to ship booth material\, please utilize Clark Services.\n\n[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column]Set-up and Breakdown/Teardown:[vc_column_text css=””]\n\nThe Registration Desk will be located inside the exhibit hall near the loading dock area (north side of Lake Charles Event Center).\nPick up your conference packet (name badges\, schedule\, etc.) before setting up your booth.\n\nMonday 7/14/25 = Optional Exhibitor sign-in and set-up from 1:00 pm to 4:00 pm \nTuesday 7/15/25 = Exhibitor sign-in and set-up from 10:00 am to 2:00 pm\nTuesday 7/15/25 = Exhibit Hall will be open from 3:00 pm to 6:00 pm (Meet and Greet) \nWednesday 7/16/25 = Exhibit Hall will be open from 9:00 am to 11:00 am and 1:00 pm to 5:00 pm\nWednesday 7/16/25 = LRWA Annual Awards Ceremony and Luncheon (each registered booth receives 3 complimentary luncheon tickets additional tickets can be purchased) \nThursday 7/17/25 = Breakfast/Meeting for all exhibitors in the Exhibition Hall from 8:30 am to 9:30 am\nThursday 7/17/25 = Exhibit Hall will be open from 9:30 am to 12:00 pm\nThursday 7/17/25 = Exhibit breakdown anytime from 1:00 pm to 5:00 pm (note: booth break-down is NOT allowed before 1:00 pm classes will be breaking during the morning to view exhibit hall and view presentations). \n[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column]Door Prize Drawings[vc_column_text css=””]\n\nDoor prizes donated by exhibitors will be drawn on Thursday 7/17/25 from 11:45 am to 1:15 pm (during lunch) in the Exhibition Hall.\nIf you have a door prize(s) that you want LRWA to present\, please bring them to the Exhibitor Registration Desk before 10:00 am on Thursday.\nPlace your company’s name\, contact person\, and phone number on the item(s) so that the winner of your item(s) will know the company that provided the prize.\n\nEach classroom attendee is given a sheet with ALL exhibitors listed. We ask them to get the initials of a representative from each booth and then turn in the form for a chance to win a door prize. This is done to encourage the attendee to go by each booth to speak with someone about the products/services provided.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column]Shipping Booth Material[vc_column_text css=””]\n\nLRWA has contracted Clark Services for all exhibitor needs. The exhibitor packet is available below.\nPlease utilize Clark Services for all shipping needs\, this ensures all booth material is ready at your booth when you arrive. Lake Charles Event Center is not responsible for receiving/holding material for your booth.\nClark Services:  phone 337-234-5653 or email Sales@Clark-Services.com\n\n[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column]Exhibitor Booth Payment Policy[vc_column_text css=””]\n\nRegistration is available through our online ticket system and PDF form below.  You can pay by credit card online or mail the PDF form and check.\nChecks or money orders payable to La Rural Water Association\nMail a booth registration and check to\n        .Louisiana Rural Water Association; Attn: Conference Dept; PO Box 180; Kinder\, LA 70648\nCredit cards:  Visa\, MasterCard\, American Express\, and Discover.  There is a 4% credit card convenience fee added to all credit card purchases\n\n[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column]Exhibitor Booth Cancellation/Refund Policy[vc_column_text css=””]\n\n$200 processing fee on cancelations before or on May 31st.\nOnly half of the registration will be refunded from Jun 1st – Jun 30th.\nA written request for cancellation/refund must be received by mail or email at lrwa@lrwa.org.\nNO refunds will be granted after July 1\, 2025.  NO refunds on Luncheon Tickets.\n\n[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row visibility=”hidden”][vc_column]Call for PresentationsLRWA Seeks Experts to Present at LRWA's Annual Conference\nShare your Expertise with Future Leaders![vc_empty_space height=”10px”][vc_column_text css=””]**New Presenter Policy:** The Louisiana Rural Water Association (LRWA) will only accept presenters whose companies have paid the current year’s membership dues (with a deadline of January 31) and submitted a booth registration with payment for the conference. \nThe LRWA has opened the Call for Presentations for its Annual Conference\, scheduled for July 14-17\, 2025\, at the Lake Charles Event Center in Lake Charles\, Louisiana. Those interested in providing a presentation for consideration should complete the online form. \nThe deadline for submitting a conference presentation is March 7\, 2025. After this date\, LRWA will begin selecting presentations for the agenda. \nWe are looking for topics relevant to the water and wastewater industry\, including new technology\, security\, utility management\, board training\, and more. The conference offers training opportunities covering all aspects of the water and wastewater industry\, from operations to management to regulation. LRWA provides specialized education and networking opportunities specifically designed for utility managers\, town council members\, and utility board members. \n**24-Hour Technical Classroom Sessions will be held July 15\, 16 & 17 (Tuesday/Wednesday/Thursday) \n**Exhibit Hall 30-minute presentation at your booth will be held Thursday\, July 17 from 10:00 am-11:45 am \nThe LRWA Annual Conference aims to unite water and wastewater utility systems—both large and small\, municipal and rural—for sessions on operations\, management\, boardmanship\, and governance.[/vc_column_text]24 Hr Technical Classroom PresentationThursday Morning 30-minute Booth Presentation[vc_empty_space height=”30px”][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row visibility=”hidden”][vc_column]Call for PresentationsDemonstration/Presentation at Booth\nThursday\, July 17\nShare your Expertise with Future Leaders![vc_column_text]LRWA Seeks Experts to Present at Annual Conference. Share your Expertise with Future Leaders![/vc_column_text][vc_column_text css=””]LRWA is inviting exhibitors to deliver a 30-minute demonstration or presentation at our Annual Conference\, taking place July 14-17\, 2025\, at the Lake Charles Event Center in Lake Charles\, Louisiana. \nWe are seeking engaging and informative topics relevant to the water and wastewater industry\, including but not limited to: \n\nEmerging technologies\nSecurity and cybersecurity\nUtility management\nBoard training and governance\nRegulatory updates and best practices\n\nThis conference offers an exceptional platform for education and networking\, bringing together utility managers\, town council members\, and utility board members from across Louisiana. Attendees will gain valuable insights into all aspects of the water and wastewater sectors\, from operations to management and regulation. \nIf you are interested in volunteering as a presenter\, please complete the form below. The deadline for conference presentation submissions is June 1\, 2025. After this date\, LRWA will schedule exhibitors into 30-minute presentation slots based on topic and availability. \nJoin us in making this year’s LRWA Annual Conference a success by sharing your expertise and innovations with industry professionals![/vc_column_text]Thursday Morning 30-minute Booth Presentation24 Hour Technical Session Presenter Request ended March 11th.[vc_empty_space height=”30px”][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_gmaps link=”#E-8_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”][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column]Printable Registration Information[vc_column_text]PDF registration forms:  You can click on the PDF form and complete it on your computer\, iPad\, Tablet\, or phone.  We ask that you DO NOT handwrite on the PDF forms because we have trouble reading them.  Handwritting could delay your registration from being processed. Please type if you do not use the online ticket form. \nIf you send a check please do so promptly because we do not process any registrations without payment.[/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=”20px”]Schedule of EventsExhibitor online Fillable PDF RegistrationExhibitor LayoutExhibitor Policies/Procedures AgreementClark Services Exhibitor PacketList of Hotels with Discounts[vc_empty_space height=”20px”]Online Registration/Tickets[vc_column_text]Tickets:  Complete a ticket below. The ticket method allows you to register for class(es) and pay online with a credit card.  Once you complete a ticket and submit it\, you will receive a copy of the registration by email to the address provided at checkout. If you don’t receive an email check your spam folder.  This form can be used as a receipt for payment by credit card.  [/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row wpex_bg_overlay=”color” wpex_bg_overlay_color=”#faf5b3″][vc_column]Pre-Registration has ended. If you need to register for a booth\, complete the PDF form above and bring to the conference with payment.[/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row wpex_bg_overlay=”color” wpex_bg_overlay_color=”#eeee22″ visibility=”hidden”][vc_column]Exhibitor Confirmation Letters/Reciepts and Complimentary Day Pass[vc_column_text]Instruction for finding & printing your confirmation letter. \n\nClick one of the buttons below (Confirmation Letter or Complimentary Day Pass).\nEverything is in alphabetical order by company name or you can hold down the ctrl + F key on the keyboard simultaneously and type in the company name whose letter you are looking for.\nEnter.\nOnce you have located the letter you want to print\, click on it and print the current page.\nNOTE:  DO NOT forget to select the CURRENT page when printing or ALL confirmation letters will print.\n\n[/vc_column_text]Exhibitor Confirmation Letters/ReceiptsExhibitor Day Pass Forms for water or wastewater system personnelClark Services Exhibitor Packet[vc_column_text]LRWA provides 3 complimentary day passes to exhibitors that pay for a booth space. These passes allow companies to invite an employee of a water/wastewater utility system or municipality that is wishing to attend the conference ONLY to view EXHIBIT HALL. This does NOT include classroom training. This Exhibit Hall Pass includes breakfast\, lunch\, and any evening events for that day. The Awards Luncheon on Wednesday is NOT included\, a ticket must be purchased. \nThis pass is NOT intended to be used to allow a company representative to attend the conference at no cost.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column]Booths Spaces #19 and #49 only available[vc_column_text css=”.vc_custom_1746468355200{background-color: #add693 !important;}”]We now utilize our overflow area in the concourse/corridors area near the concession and bathrooms. These booths are shown on the layout as numbers 35-64. \nContact LRWA by email (lrwa@lrwa.org) if you have any questions.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row visibility=”hidden”][vc_column]Booths Spaces inside Exhibit Hall - Sold Out[vc_column_text css=”.vc_custom_1683303884834{background-color: #add693 !important;}”]LRWA sold all booth spaces inside the Coliseum.  \nContact LRWA by email (lrwa@lrwa.org) to be placed on a waiting list.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row]
URL:https://lrwa.org/event/2025-annual-conference-exhibitors/
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