Idaho Irrigation Equipment Show & Conference
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January 6-7, 2016 Nampa Civic Center Nampa, Idaho One Day Trade Show Training Opportunities Annual Membership Meeting
IIEA Member Schedule Tuesday, January 5, 2016
Thursday, January 7, 2016
8 a.m. to 5 p.m. - Principles of Irrigation Class. This is a class taught by an Irrigation Association teacher. There is a fee for this class paid to the IA. On this day the class will be held at the Canyon County Extension Office, 501 Main St., Caldwell, Idaho.
7:00 a.m. - IIEA Past President’s Breakfast, (Invitation Only) - Nampa Civic Center’s Union Pacific Board Room 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. - Trade Show Open to Public Nampa Civic Center - Class list on page 6.
Wednesday, January 6. 2016
8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. - Turf & Agricultural Irrigation Classes Sponsored by University of Idaho & IIEA Members
8 a.m. to 5 p.m. - Principles of Irrigation Class. Day Two - Union Pacific Board Room, Nampa Civic Center. 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. - Technical Training and Business Classes for IIEA Members. This is a great opportunity for members of the IIEA to learn something new or take a refresher course. Class list on page 5.
12 Noon - Board Meeting - Union Pacific Board Room 4:30 p.m. - Booth Take Down
Friday, January 8, 2016
9 a.m. - 5 p.m. Booth Setup & Registration - Setup your booths. Bring door prize items during registration time. Fill out description slips for each item. Pick up your packets. 6 p.m. - IIEA Annual Membership Meeting, Banquet, & Elections Nampa Civic Center Stage
8:00 a.m. - Irrigation Association Exams offered at Idaho Power Company, 2420 Chacartegui Ln, Nampa. Sign up and pay fees to the Irrigation Association for any exam you need to take.
EARLY BIRD BOOTH DISCOUNT: Send your company’s check and form before November 30, 2015 and save $50 on the price of your booth! 1
Nampa Civic Center Option A Booth $500
Option B Unattended Literature Tables - $300
2016 Membership Dues - $100
2 Banquet tickets
2016 Membership Dues - $100
2016 Membership Dues - $100 $200 to have a table in the hallway where $150 Food Donation (for coffee, you can leave literature and hang a juice and cookies for attendees banner (you provide) on the table. during the show.) Name Badges Name Badges
$400 for 8’ x 10’ booth with 6’ table, 2 chairs, piping, draping & electrical (save $50 and pay by Nov. 30th.)
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SHIPPING
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Directions to Nampa Civic Center, 311 Third Street South, Nampa: Interstate-84take Exit 35/Northside Blvd Exit (also known as the Sugarbeet Factory Exit). Turn south onto Northside Blvd., and head towards Nampa. Go over the overpass (train tracks). At the bottom of the overpass go to the 2nd signal light (Third Street). Make a left on Third Street (this is a one way street that heads towards Downtown Nampa). Go two blocks and the Nampa Civic Center is on the right side of the road. It’s right next to Nampa City Hall. If you get lost call (208) 468-5560.
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DIRECTIONS
BEST BOOTH: The IIEA will be giving an award to the best decorated booth which shows the most innovative display of product. The winner, voted by other booth vendors, will receive half-off their company’s booth at their next IIEA Show.
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1 Banquet Ticket Name badges for all company 1 Banquet Ticket representatives at booth Company Banner (you provide) will Location is to be determined after all booths Company name printed in Capital be displayed at the hospitality table. are sold. Press Show Program if paid before November 30, 2015. Info Booth & Entrance
Option C Hospitality Sponsorships - $250
Shipping: Ship your displays to: Nampa Civic Center, 311 Third Street South, Nampa, ID 83651. Write on your packages: “HOLD FOR IDAHO IRRIGATION EQUIPMENT SHOW”. They are unable to receive pack ages earlier than 5 days before the show. The size of the largest door is 12 feet tall and 8 feet wide. It is accessible on the northwest side of the building. A forklift will be available for setup and take-down. There is no loading dock! If you have questions, call James Brown at (208) 468-5560.
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Application to Display Idaho Irrigation Equipment Show & Conference January 6-7, 2016 Nampa Civic Center Nampa, Idaho
Business Name_________________________________________Contact Person_________________________ Mailing Address______________________________________________________________________________ City, State, Zip_______________________________________________________________________________ Business Phone__________________________Contact Person’s Cell Phone_____________________________ Contact Person Email__________________________________________________________________________
1. Pick Your Booth (See booth map on page 2)
2. Electricity
Booths will be assigned on a first come, first served basis. Please look at the map of the exhibition hall and select your first, second and third choice. 1st_____________2nd____________3rd_______________ If these choices are not available, please assign me the next available booth, but not next to my competitor (s)________________________.
I will need electricity at my booth(s). Yes_____ No _____
3. Payment
(See booth options on page 2)
Option A: Membership Booth @ $500.00 (includes 2 banquet tickets, 2016 Dues) $_______ Additional Booth(s)________ @$350.00 (includes 2 banquet tickets/table) $_______ Option B: Unattended Literature Table @ $300.00 (includes 1 banquet ticket & 2016 dues) $_______ Option C: Hospitality Sponsorship @ $250.00 (includes 1 banquet ticket & 2016 dues) $_______ Banquet Tickets_______@$30.00 each $_______ Box Lunch for Thursday, Jan. 7 ________@ $10.00 $_______ 2016 IIEA Membership Dues @ $100.00 (Included in booth price, pay if not buying a booth.) $_______ TOTAL: $_______ Make checks out to: Idaho Irrigation Equipment Association. Mail application and check to IIEA., P.O. Box 190483, Boise, ID 83719-0483. Any questions, contact Tondee Clark at 208-377-8188 or
[email protected] If you want to pay using a credit card, go to the IIEA web site: www.idahoirrigationequipmentassociation.org and look for the PayPal logo. You don’t have to have a PayPal account; extra fees will apply. Tondee does not have a FAX number.
4. Show Program Info (required)
Products to be displayed at your company’s booth: List brand names and items that will be exhibited in your booth. These items will be printed in the Captial Press Show Program.____________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________________________________________
5. Name Badges Name badges will be made for vendors. If a person is representing a different business than the one listed at the top of this form, please provide the company name. For an accurate catering count, mark if you will be attending the banquet on 1/6/16.
1)___________________________Banquet______ 2)___________________________Banquet______ 3)___________________________Banquet______
4)___________________________Banquet______ 5)___________________________Banquet______ 6)___________________________Banquet______
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Lodging
Sleep Inn, 1315 Industrial Rd., Nampa, ID, 83687 From Idaho’s Interstate 84 take the Franklin Exit - Exit #36. Phone: (208) 463-6300. This hotel is newly renovated and offers an indoor pool and hot tub. They also have a hot breakfast and are a pet friendly hotel. They are holding a block of queen bedrooms at the group rate price of $62.99 plus 8 percent tax.
Hampton Inn & Suites at the Idaho Center 5750 East Franklin Road, Nampa, ID 83687, Phone (208) 442-0036. From Idaho’s Interstate 84 take the Garrity Exit - Exit #38. The hotel is located behind the Idaho Auto Mall and in front of the Idaho Center. Amenities include: Heated Indoor Pool and Whirlpool, modern fitness center, complimentary Hot Breakfast Bar for all registered guests. A block of rooms have been reserved until December 16, 2015. The IIEA Rate for a King Standard/Double Queen room is $99 plus 8 percent tax. You can register online for IIEA group rates at http:// hamptoninn.hilton.com/en/hp/groups/personalized/N/ NAMIDHX-IEA-20160105/index.jhtml?WT.mc_id=POG
Show Committee Education Chairman: Howard Neibling, University of
Shilo Inn - Nampa Suites, 1401 Shilo Drive, Nampa, ID 83687. Phone (208) 465-3250. Exit #36 off I-84. Ask for the IIEA Group Rate of $79.00 plus tax. This facility has a restaurant and lounge as well as a swimming pool and free breakfast.
Idaho, (208) 308-5192; Ag Chairman: Larry Spath, Robertson Supply - The Pump House, (208) 466-8907; Turf Chairman: Loni Monson, Pipeco, (208) 466-8916 or Secretary Tondee Clark, (208) 377-8188.
IIEA Membership Banquet is Jan 6
Idaho Irrigation Equipment Association P.O. Box 190483 Boise, ID 83719-0483 President: Bob Hand Phone: (509) 520-0038 Email:
[email protected] Secretary: Tondee Clark Phone 208-377-8188 Email:
[email protected] NO FAX
The Junior Jammers are returning to provide the entertainment at the IIEA Membership Banquet, Wednesday, January 6th at 6 pm. 4
Member Education The IIEA is pleased to offer free training for its members. This education will be held during booth setup, Wednesday, January 6, 2016 - a day before the public trade show. Members are welcome to attend as many classes as they can. Lunch is generously provided by Idaho Power Company. An accurate catering count is needed, so please sign up by December 30, 2015. Those attending the Irrigation Association’s Principles of Irrigation class are invited to the luncheon.
Technical Track - Casler Rooms 9:00-9:55
Pump Fundamentals - Dave Young, Cornell Pump Company, will discuss pump selection, pump curves, trouble-shooting and maintenance.
10:00-10:55
Why Motors Fail - Jeremy Corbin, Franklin Electric, will conduct a discussion of the most common factors that lead to submersible motor failure.
11:00 - 12:00
Electrical Safety - Nick Oliver, Idaho Power Company, will discuss how to be safe in the field while setting up irrigation equipment and on the job.
12:00-1:00
Lunch - Sponsored by Idaho Power Company
1:00-1:55
State and Federal Transportation Laws & Your Business - Senior Specialist Jesse Avery, Idaho State Police, will review laws and regulations associated with the transportation of equipment.
2:00-2:55
Field Hydraulics - Marvin Pascual, CID,CIC,CLIA,CGIA, Reinke Manufacturing. This class will discuss the effects of sprinkler uniformity and water usage.
3:00-4:00
Electromagnetic Flow Meter Technology - Don Price, Siemens Industry, Inc. This course will cover the application, installation and operation of electromagnetic flow meters, telemetry options including cellular - will be included.
Business Track -
S. Home Federal Room
10 am - 12 noon: #Marketing: The Power of Social Media: The power is at your fingertips. This workshop will be taught by Kristy Bain, Economic Development Specialist with the U.S. Small Business Administration. She will endeavor to bring clarity to the concept of social media marketing and your business. From Facebook to Yelp, you will gain confidence in your marketing abilities. We will also share the secrets to successfully manage your social media marketing plan. Come learn how to take your customer outreach and visibility to the next level! Participants will learn to: * Use Social Media effectively * Choose the Right Social Media Tools * Create a Facebook Page * Create/Manage Twitter & LinkedIn accounts * Apply the consumer decision buying process * Develop a game plan for implementation 1 pm - 3 pm: Hot Topics in Employment Law Jeff Sykes & Chad M. Nicholson, Attorneys, McConnell Wagner Sykes + Stacey PLLC will discuss: (1) The Affordable Care Act’s application to seasonal workers. (2) Classification of workers: independent contractors or employees? (3) Unionizing Activity and Penalties for Interference.
Free Training for Members January 6 - Please sign up by December 30 Company Name______________________________________________________________________________ The following employees will be attending the training: (Mark whether they will be attending the Principles of Irrigation (POI) class, the Technical class (Tech), or the Business (Biz) class. If you attend classes, you receive a free lunch. An accurate catering count is needed, so please mark if you plan to eat lunch. POI___Tech____Biz____Lunch____1.____________________________________________________________________ POI___Tech____Biz____Lunch____2.____________________________________________________________________ POI___Tech____Biz____Lunch____3.____________________________________________________________________ POI___Tech____Biz____Lunch____4.____________________________________________________________________ POI___Tech____Biz____Lunch____5.____________________________________________________________________ POI___Tech____Biz____Lunch____6.____________________________________________________________________ POI___Tech____Biz____Lunch____7.____________________________________________________________________ 5
Conference Education The classes listed below will be held at the Nampa Civic Center, 311 Third Street South, Nampa, Idaho and are FREE. No registration is required. Two asterisks (**) indicates the class will give one recertification credit for Idaho’s Private Applicator License. Bring your license with you! Certified Crop Adviser (*CCA) credits have been approved in two categories: Soil and Water (SW) and Pest Management (PM). These classes can also be used for continuing education credits for the Irrigation Association.
Agricultural Education
Landscape Irrigation Education
Thursday, January 7, 2016
Thursday, January 7, 2016
9:00 am - 10:00 am
8:00 a.m. - 9:00 a.m.
1. Save Energy & Money with LESA Technology, Howard Neibling, University of Idaho, will discuss results of using Low Elevation Spray Application (LESA) technology. North Home Federal Room (*1 SW) 2. Remote Telemetry - Manufacturers will discuss new pivot and pump remote monitoring and control products. South Home Federal Room (*1 SW)
1. Troubleshooting an Irrigation System- Steve Eglinton, Pipeco, will review a variety of solutions for problems with controllers, valves, and wiring. He will also have a question/answer period. North Casler Room (1 *SW) 2. Getting the Most from Your Irrigation Filter - Ed Mathieu, Water Logic Technologies, will teach how to select, size and maintain a filtration system. South Casler Room (1 *SW)
11:00 a.m. - 12:00 noon
10:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.
1. Introduction to Variable Frequency Drives - Craig Hartman, Energy Management Corp., will teach basic theory behind motors operated by VFDs, VFD operation, construction and application. Troubleshooting and meeting utility requirements will also be discussed. North Home Federal Room (*1 SW) 2. Crop Diversity Using Drip Irrigation - Jim Klauser, Clearwater Supply, will lead a discussion on the use of Drip Irrigation in various crops commonly found in the Treasure Valley. South Home Federal Room (*1 SW)
1. 8 Keys to Efficient Irrigation & Design/Installation - Guy Collins, Hunter Industries. This class provides education in efficient irrigation methods including: hydraulics, sprinkler selection and placement, precipitation rates, infiltration rates, crop coefficients, distribution uniformity and irrigation scheduling. North Casler Room (1 *SW) 2. Best Practices for Sub Surface Drip in Turf - Cari Snyder, Netafim, will discuss best practices for using drip irrigation in turf application, design and maintenance. South Casler Room (1 *SW) 12:00 noon - 1:00 p.m.
1:00 p.m. - 2:00 p.m.
1. Installation and Maintenance of Irrigation Pumps - Kevin Johnson, Munro Pump Inc., Proper installation and preventative maintenance is key to pump longevity. This course will discuss verifying that you have the right pump for the job, proper installation and start-up as well as maintenance tests and checks to verify peak performance. North Casler Room (1 *SW) 2. ABC’s to Efficient Irrigation Systems - Kodi Farnworth, Advanced Irrigation Solutions, will teach how to use 20-60 percent less water and still keep the landscape green. South Casler Room (1 *SW)
1. Water Use in Drip Irrigated Peppermint - Jim Barbour and Jerry Neufeld, University of Idaho Extension Researchers and Educators, will describe installation, operation and management of research plots for comparing water use and mint oil yield in drip, furrow and sprinkler-irrigated mint. Data on water use and yield will be presented. They will also discuss some of the challenges encountered during set up and operation of the irrigation systems. North Home Federal Room (*1 SW) 2. Irrigation Efficiency for Idaho - Dennis Merrick, Idaho Power Company, will discuss irrigation system improvements to maximize efficiency of new or existing systems to increase your bottom line. South Home Federal Room (1 *SW)
2:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m. 1. How to Save $13 Million Dollars - Steve Carmichael, E-Z Weld. This course will present the American Society for Testing and Materials (ASTM) standards for correctly applying and utilizing solvent cements with plastic pipe, valves and fittings. North Casler Room (1 *SW) 2. Backflow Basics - Kevin Evans, Inman Interwest, will review backflow devices and the application and requirements for each device. National and local code information will be discussed. South Casler Room (1 *SW)
3:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m. 1. **Food Safety - Pesticide Use and the Public - Sherm Takatori, Idaho State Dept. of Agriculture. This presentation explains some of the historical uses of pesticides and some of the misuses. The issues with organic foods, pesticide residues in foods and overall food safety in regards to pesticides and pesticide use will also be discussed. North Home Federal Room (*1 PM) 2. Drip Irrigation Systems for Pivots - Jeff Brennan, NETAFIM, will provide a definition of Precision Mobile Drip Irrigation, describe how it works and potential benefits in water management and crop production. South Home Federal Room (1 *SW)
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