The 52nd Annual Joint Convention of the KAPA-KRMCA Association will be held January 9th-11th, 2019 at the Embassy Suites Hotel and Convention Center in Olathe, Kansas.
An “Early Bird” registration and reception will be held on Wednesday evening from 5:00-7:00 PM. The convention will begin on Thursday morning and conclude by 2:00 PM on Friday afternoon.
We have secured a special group rate of $139.00 per night single or double occupancy plus tax. Rate includes a full, made-to-order breakfast buffet each morning, a complimentary evening reception with drinks and snacks and complimentary internet service. You may book your room by CLICKING HERE, or by calling (913) 353-9280 and asking for the KAPA-KRMCA Conference Block. This block of rooms will be available until December 18th.
CLICK HERE for Conference Trade Show Exhibit Registration
CLICK HERE for Sponsorship Opportunities
ABBREVIATED PROGRAM
WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 9, 2019
1:30 p.m. Board of Directors Meeting
5:00 p.m. “Early Bird” Registration & Reception (Dinner on Your Own)
THURSDAY, JANUARY 10, 2019
8:00 a.m. Association Trade Show Opens (One Day Only)
8:00 a.m. Registration Desk Opens
8:00 a.m. Pastries & Juice Buffet
*NOTE-The Embassy Suites offers a full complimentary made to order breakfast as part of your hotel expense.
9:00 a.m. Spouse/Guest Program
9:30 a.m. Annual Business Meeting
10:30 a.m. Morning Break
10:45 a.m. Breakout Sessions
1) “Aggregate Mining Along the Mississippi River and Feeder Tunnel Design and Construction for Material Loadout – Pattison Sand, Clayton, Iowa
2) “Current Trends and Statistics of Motor Carrier Violations in Kansas”- Captain Chris Turner, KHP
12:00 p.m. Lunch
Speaker – Marci Penner “Guide to Interesting Places in Kansas”
1:45 p.m. Breakout Sessions
1) “State of Current Technology for Autonomous Haulage in Mining Environment” – CAT Mining Equipment
2) “Current Status and Update of Respirable Silica Standards and Enforcement in Ready Mixed Concrete Plants” – OSHA
2:45 p.m. Afternoon Break
3:00 p.m. General Session
“Transportation Vision Task Force Update & Recommendation Report”
4:00 p.m. General Session
“Weststar Hotbox Trailer Demonstration”
5:30 p.m. Welcome Night Reception (Dinner on Your Own)
FRIDAY, JANUARY 11, 2019
8:30 a.m. Sportsman Breakfast
(*Breakfast Buffett begins @ 7:30 a.m. / Speaker @ 8:30 a.m.)
9:30 a.m. Spouse/Guest Program
9:30 a.m. General Session
“KDOT Issues & Answers”
10:30 a.m. Moring Break
10:45 a.m. Association Awards Program
(Municipal Concrete Awards, Morgison Safety Awards, Driver Awards)
12:00 p.m. Governmental Affairs Luncheon
1:15 p.m. 2018 Governors Mined Land Reclamation Award
2:00 p.m. Convention Adjourned
PLEASE MAKE YOUR ROOM RESERVATIONS DIRECTLY at http://embassysuites.hilton.com/en/es/groups/personalized/M/MCIKOES-KAA-20190109/index.jhtml
*There will be a $100 Charge for Conference Registrations Cancellations made after January 4th
*Please note any special accommodations or dietary restrictions
See Spouse/Guest Program information here.
For Mail In registration forms click on links bellow:
2019 Convention Registration
2019 Convention Exhibit Space
2019 Convention Sponsorship
