2009 Conference - December
8-10, 2009
Crowne Plaza DIA, Denver, CO
NOTE: The Early Bird Deadline has been extended until Nov. 23 - REGISTER TODAY!
Same Great Location! |
We are excited to be returning to the same location this year
- the Crowne Plaza Hotel Denver International Airport (DIA) located
at 15500 East 40th Avenue, Denver, CO – close to I-70 and
Chambers. You will enjoy on-site lodging, FREE parking,
NO downtown traffic, free airport shuttle, and plenty of fast
food restaurants within walking distance. |
Tuesday Workshops – 2 FULL DAY WORKSHOPS OFFERED; ONE
BEING OFF-SITE |
This year we are offering ten workshops including two full-day
ones. One of the full day workshops takes place at the conference
location. The second full day workshop is off-site at Dick’s
Sporting Goods Park. Registrants who sign up for the off-site
workshop will meet at that location and lunch will be provided. All
other workshop participants are encouraged to enter the facility
through the Pre-Convention Lobby area on the west side of the
Crowne Plaza DIA complex. Lunch is on your own this day;
there are a multitude of fast food restaurants within walking
distance |
Opening Session |
This year the Opening Session, including awards, scholarships,
CSU research update and our very special keynote speaker, Tim
Gard, will run from 8 a.m. to 10:00 a.m. on Wednesday, December
9. This allows you plenty of time to visit the exhibit
hall prior to and after the opening session before the conference
sessions begin. |
Exciting Keynote |
We are excited to welcome Tim Gard, CSP, CPAE as
our keynote speaker with special thanks to Syngenta Professional
Products for their sponsorship. Tim teaches audiences to
look at life with humor and through the lens of what he calls
Comic Vision®. Tim is an accomplished author, keynote
speaker, coach and consultant. Having received his CPAE in 2006,
Tim was inducted into the Speaker Hall of Fame and is now at
the top of his industry. Come early on Wednesday to get
a good seat! |
Award Presentations |
RMRTA will present the Distinguished Service award, the Turfgrass
Professional of the Year award and
the Colorado Turfgrass Foundation Scholarship recipients at the
Opening session on Wednesday. |
Trade Show Floor & Activities |
Once again, admission is free for those attending only the
trade show, however the two complimentary meals (Wednesday lunch
and Thursday morning coffee and pastries) are provided only for paid
conference attendees. The Trade Show will be
open on Wednesday from 7 a.m. to 8 p.m. and again on Thursday
from 7 a.m. to Noon. Enter through the Trade Center on
the east side or the Pre-Convention entrance on the west side. |
NEW THIS YEAR! Trade Show Game Board |
Each attendee has a chance to win one of several prizes just
by visiting the exhibitors in the trade show. Be sure to
pick up your Trade Show Game Board upon arrival at the conference,
follow the instructions on the game board and be eligible to
win. It’s that simple! |
De-Turfing Reception - EXTENDED THIS YEAR! |
The ever popular De-Turfing Reception is being expanded this
year and will be on Wednesday from
4 p.m. to 8 p.m. in the trade show hall. Join your colleagues
for food, drinks and fun while bidding on great items donated by
exhibitors and a variety of area organizations. If you would
like to donate an item to the Silent Auction, please contact the
RMRTA office at 303.770.2220 or fill in the Silent Auction section
on your registration form. All proceeds from the silent auction
and the raffle benefit the Colorado Turfgrass Foundation for continued
turf research. |
PROGRAM AT A GLANCE
Tuesday, December 8 |
| 7:00 a.m. |
Registration |
| 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. |
Workshops |
Wednesday, December 9 |
| 7:00 a.m. |
Registration, Trade Show Opens, Silent Auction and Raffle |
| 8:00 a.m. – 10:00 a.m. |
Opening Session: Welcome, Annual Awards, Scholarships, CSU Research
Update and
Keynote Speaker, Tim Gard – sponsored by Syngenta Professional Products |
| 10:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m. |
Trade Show Opens |
| 11:00 a.m. – 12:00 noon |
Technical Program |
| 12:00 noon – 1:00 p.m |
Trade Show, Lunch, Silent Auction and Raffle |
| 1:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m. |
Technical Program |
| 4:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m |
De-Turfing Reception, Silent Auction and Raffle |
Thursday, December 10 |
| 7:00 a.m. |
Registration and Trade Show |
| 8:00 a.m. – 12:00 noon |
Technical Program |
| 12:00 noon |
Trade Show Closes |
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