2010 TRC Annual Conference

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2010 TRC Annual Conference

February 10 - 12, 2010
Franklin Marriott Cool Springs
Franklin, Tennessee

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Featuring :

  • Industry Exhibitors 
  • Comprehensive Session Topics 
  • Expert Speakers  
  • Technical Tour  More Details
  • Formal & Informal Networking 
  • Awards Ceremony
  • Membership Meeting
  • Recycled Product Showcase
  • Local, Regional and National Recycling Representatives

Conference at a Glance :

Tuesday, February 9, 2010
7:30 pm to 10:00 pm Hospitality Room Open - Presidential Suite
Wednesday, February 10, 2010
8:00 am to 12:00 pm Exhibitor Set-up - Ballroom
9:30 am to 1:30 pm Technical Tour
Vanderbilt University Green Buildings and Recycling
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You must be registered to attend the Technical Tour. If you have not registered for the tour and wish participate please contact us at 615 214-8899
9:30 am to 1:30 pm Recycling 101 and 102 (Lunch Provided)

A workshop designed for those who are new to recycling or desire information on how to start or expand a program. 

Topics covered:

  • Definitions of recycling terms
  • Examples of common recyclable material
  • Collection
  • Processing
  • Selling recyclable
  • Community demographics
  • Examples of statewide programs
  • Funding sources
  • Question and Answer period with presenters

Participants must pre-register for the workshop.  The $75 fee includes educational materials and lunch.
12:00 pm to 1:30 pm Make and Take Rain Barrel Workshop

New this year to the TRC Conference is a make and take workshop.  The Cumberland River Compact will be on-site to host a rain barrel construction workshop.  Participants will learn about storm water abatement strategies, use and care of rain barrels, and will make their own rain barrel to take home.  CRC will also detail information about hosting rain barrel workshops including sourcing the drums and hardware, promoting the events, as well as administrative details like insurance requirements. 

 

Participants must pre-register for the workshop.  The $45 fee includes one rain barrel.  Additional barrels may be purchased on-site for $35.
2:00 pm to 2:15 pm Welcome
2:15 pm to 2:45 pm Exhibit Hall Grand Opening
Ice Cream Social
2:30 pm to 3:45 pm Annual Membership Meeting
2009 in Review
Plans for 2010
Introduction of Board Candidates

Keynote:
State Senator Steve Southerland
3:45 pm to 4:00 pm Break
4:00 pm to 5:30 pm Speed Pitching

Do you have a commodity to market?  A service you offer?  Commodities wanted ?  Don't miss this fast-paced and fun networking event.
6:00 pm to 9:00 pm Social Event
Thursday, February 11, 2010
7:30 am to 8:00 am Breakfast with Exhibitors
8:00 am to 9:00 am Special Event Planning Roundtable Breakfast
9:00 am to 10:00 am Opening Comments
Morning Plenary
Recycling Economic Impact Study
10:00 am to 10:15 am Networking Break with Exhibitors
10:15 am to 11:30 am

Concurrent Sessions

(1) Recycling Best Practices - Processing
(2) Going Green - New Tools
(3) The Value of Recycling - Community Improvement
11:30 am to 12:30 pm Lunch
12:30 pm to 1:45 pm

Concurrent Sessions

(1) Recycling Best Practices - Collection
(2) Going Green - Certification Programs
(3) The Value of Recycling - New and Rebounding Markets
1:45 pm to 2:15 pm Networking Break with Exhibitors
Auction Items on Display
2:15 pm Voting Closes for Board of Directors Election
2:15 pm to 3:30 pm

Concurrent Sessions

(1 ) Recycling Best Practices - Safety and Maintenance
(2) Going Green - Schools and Institutions
(3) The Value of Recycling - Job Creation
3:30 pm to 4:30 pm

Flex Hour

(1 ) Explore the Underworld of Worms - Vermi-Composting Workshop

Get ready to play! This hands-on workshop will demonstrate the basics of caring for these wiggly creatures. Learn to teach the residents of your community vermi-composting as an interesting method of waste reduction. Four lucky participants will win a vermi-composting bin, complete with worms, to take home. Sign up at the registration desk.

 
(2) Hands-On  Commodities Workshop

In this fun, hands-on workshop our experts will help you understand the grading and sorting for metals, glass, paper, and plastic.  For good measure our experts will also dispel many myths surrounding the commodities.  Sign up at the registration desk.

 
4:30 pm to 6:00 pm Exhibitor's Reception & Silent Auction
(Silent Auction closes at 5:30)

Anyone who wishes to donate an auction item should contact
Lori Munkeboe at (615) 532-0705
or by email at   Lori.Munkeboe@TN.gov
Friday, February 12, 2010
8:30 am to 10:00 am Awards Breakfast
Presentation of 2009 Recycler of the Year Awards
10:00 am to 10:30 am Closing Comments
Grand Prize Drawing
One lucky winner will go home with a fabulous weekend package for Chattanooga including lodging, attractions, spending money.
10:30 am Exhibitor Breakdown

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