Washington Maintenance Conference & Rodeo

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WASHINGTON MAINTENANCE CONFERENCE & RODEO
WEDNESDAY & THURSDAY
JANUARY 15TH & 16TH, 2020

PRESIDENTS' HALL
1250 NW FAIRGROUNDS RD, BREMERTON
(KITSAP COUNTY FAIRGROUNDS & EVENTS CENTER)

Are you ready to gain valuable hints and secrets of the trades of grounds and building maintenance from experts in the field? These hands on and classroom trainings will give you insights into best practices and help you shine at your job. Also show off your skills and win bragging rights for your department among your state-wide peers by competing in a FUN Skills RODEO each afternoon. Register as a 2-4 member team for just $200 per team, individuals may register for $75/person. Click here to view the flyer

Day One | Wednesday, January 30, 2019

8:00 a.m.-8:30 a.m.	Registration	Presidents' Hall
8:30 a.m.-9:30 a.m.	Choice of 4 training options:
	Turf Management Best Practices For Healthy Turf with Matt Johns, Turf International	Presidents’ Hall Room 1 and Lawn
	Invasive Weeds and Weed Control Practices with Dana Coggan, WSU Noxious Weed Coordinator	Presidents’ Hall Room 2
	Sheet Rock Repair Fundamentals with Josh Palmer, Kitsap County Parks Maintenance Supervisor	Presidents’ Hall Room 3
	Pruning, Trimming – Shrubs and Trees – Best Practices with Raul Ramirez, Kitsap Landscaping & Maintenance	Presidents’ Hall Room 4
9:35 a.m.-10:35 a.m.	Choice of 4 training options:
	Turf Management Best Practices For Healthy Turf with Matt Johns, Turf International	Presidents’ Hall Room 1 and Lawn
	Invasive Weeds and Weed Control Practices with Dana Coggan, WSU Noxious Weed Coordinator	Presidents’ Hall Room 2
	Sheet Rock Repair Fundamentals with Josh Palmer, Kitsap County Parks Maintenance Supervisor	Presidents’ Hall Room 3
	Pruning, Trimming – Shrubs and Trees – Best Practices with Raul Ramirez, Kitsap Landscaping & Maintenance	Presidents’ Hall Room 4
10:40 a.m.-11:40 a.m.	Choice of 4 training options:
	Turf Management Best Practices For Healthy Turf with Matt Johns, Turf International	Presidents’ Hall Room 1 and Lawn
	Invasive Weeds and Weed Control Practices with Dana Coggan, WSU Noxious Weed Coordinator	Presidents’ Hall Room 2
	Sheet Rock Repair Fundamentals with Josh Palmer, Kitsap County Parks Maintenance Supervisor	Presidents’ Hall Room 3
	Pruning, Trimming – Shrubs and Trees – Best Practices with Raul Ramirez, Kitsap Landscaping & Maintenance	Presidents’ Hall Room 4
11:45 a.m. - 12:45 p.m.	Lunch & Exhibitors Displays, Plant Identification Portion of Rodeo	Presidents’ Hall
12:45 p.m.-2:45 p.m.	Rodeo – Trailer Obstacle Course Rodeo – Nail Driving Contest Click Here for Rodeo Rules	Kitsap Sun Pavilion N. Parking Lot
2:45 p.m.-4:45 p.m.	Rodeo – Mower Obstacle Course Backpack Blower Course Click Here for Rodeo Rules	Kitsap Sun Pavilion N. Parking Lot

Day Two | Thursday, January 31, 2019

8:30 a.m.-9:30 a.m.	Choice of 4 training options:
	Irrigation – Best Practices with Carl Taylor, Western Equipment / Turfstar	Presidents’ Hall Room 1 and Lawn
	Synthetic Turf – Extending the Life Through Proper Maintenance with Shane Noguerra, Coast to Coast Turf	Presidents’ Hall Room 2
	Principals of Concrete Work with Rod Walsh, Northwest Laborers-Employers Training Trust	Presidents’ Hall Room 3
	Hazardous Tree Assessment with Arno Bergstrom, Kitsap County Parks Forester	Presidents’ Hall Room 4
9:35 a.m.-10:35 a.m.	Choice of 4 training options:
	Irrigation – Best Practices with Carl Taylor, Western Equipment / Turfstar	Presidents’ Hall Room 1 and Lawn
	Synthetic Turf – Extending the Life Through Proper Maintenance with Shane Noguerra, Coast to Coast Turf	Presidents’ Hall Room 2
	Principals of Concrete Work with Rod Walsh, Northwest Laborers-Employers Training Trust	Presidents’ Hall Room 3
	Hazardous Tree Assessment with Arno Bergstrom, Kitsap County Parks Forester	Presidents’ Hall Room 4
10:40 a.m.-11:40 a.m.	Choice of 4 training options:
	Irrigation – Best Practices with Carl Taylor, Western Equipment / Turfstar	Presidents’ Hall Room 1 and Lawn
	Synthetic Turf – Extending the Life Through Proper Maintenance with Shane Noguerra, Coast to Coast Turf	Presidents’ Hall Room 2
	Principals of Concrete Work with Rod Walsh, Northwest Laborers-Employers Training Trust	Presidents’ Hall Room 3
	Hazardous Tree Assessment with Arno Bergstrom, Kitsap County Parks Forester	Presidents’ Hall Room 4
11:45 a.m. - 12:45 p.m.	Lunch & Exhibitors Displays, Plant Identification Portion of Rodeo - Dana Coggan, WSU Noxious Weed Coordinator with be judging the plant identification	Presidents’ Hall
12:45 p.m.-2:45 p.m.	Rodeo – Trailer Obstacle Course Rodeo – Nail Driving Contest Click Here for Rodeo Rules	Kitsap Sun Pavilion N. Parking Lot
2:45 p.m.-4:45 p.m.	Rodeo – Mower Obstacle Course Backpack Blower Course Click Here for Rodeo Rules	Kitsap Sun Pavilion N. Parking Lot
4:45 p.m.-5:30 p.m.	Awards Ceremony	Presidents’ Hall