2012 NGWA Expo Brochure

Discover the tried-and-true and all that’s new . . . learn from industry experts during 70-plus hours of educational offerings . . . explore the latest in products and services from hundreds of exhibitors.

connect with old friends . . . make new ones . . . forge partnerships across all sectors of the industry.

Grow your business and your industry, as well as professionally and personally.

tHe one inDUstrY event YoU cAnnot AFForD to Miss

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Visit www.GroundwaterExpo.com for the latest updates on Expo!2

Information in this brochure is current as of August 7, 2012 and may be subject to change. Please check www.GroundwaterExpo.com for the most up-to-date information available including detailed educational offering descriptions. Also, be sure to pick up a copy of the official Expo on-site program when you arrive in Las Vegas.

The 2012 NGWA Groundwater Expo and Annual Meeting celebrates the 64th anniversary of the National Ground Water Association, whose mission is dedicated to advancing groundwater knowledge.

Event datesConference—December 4-7Exhibit hall—December 5-6

LocationLas Vegas Convention Center3150 Paradise RoadLas Vegas, Nevada 89109USA

HostNational Ground Water Association601 Dempsey RoadWesterville, Ohio 43081USA800 551.7379614 898.7791 (outside the USA)fax 614 [email protected]

Expo Web sitewww.GroundwaterExpo.com

Keynote Address—“Living His Dream”Come hear Tommy “Two Gloves” Gainey, former A.O. Smith Corp. employee-turned-pro golfer, as he recounts his story of making his dream come true. He will share his journey from small town beginnings in Bishopville, South Carolina, to making it to the PGA Tour—and the importance of staying true to your form.Gainey believes in the tried-and-true method that “anything in life worth having is worth working for.” He left his job at A.O. Smith to pursue his boyhood dream of becoming a pro-fessional golfer and, after years of chasing his goal on the Nationwide Tour, Gainey earned his PGA Tour card in December 2008, with

A.O. Smith electing to sponsor him in 2009. In spite of his successes—on and off the links—Gainey’s work ethic, commitment to family, and desire to give back to fans is both honest and refreshing. It’s something not typically seen in today’s ego-driven, look-at-me sports world.

Awards CeremonyHonor the industry’s best and brightest during the 2012 NGWA Awards of Excellence and Outstanding Groundwater Projects Awards presentations. Details on this year’s award winners will be available on the NGWA Web site in early fall.

Laibe Corp. is the official sponsor of the Keynote and Awards Ceremony.

Keynote and Awards CeremonyWednesday, December 5, 10 a.m.-12 p.m.

GENERAL SESSIONS AND MEETINGS

Delegates MeetingThursday, December 6 8:30-10 a.m.Taking place at a new time this year before the opening of the exhibit hall on Thursday, come meet this year’s board candidates and, if you’ve been chosen as a delegate, make certain your vote gets counted. A complimentary continental breakfast will be available. Please note that you must register on-site at the Delegates Registration Desk and pick up the appropriate credentials at least 15 minutes prior to the start of the meeting. Delegate registration hours are:

• Tuesday,December4,11:30a.m.-4p.m.• Wednesday,December5,12-5p.m.• Thursday,December6,6:30-8:15a.m.

WellGuard Willis Programs, administrators of the WellGuard property and casualty insurance program, is the official sponsor of the Delegates Meeting.

NGWA divisional membership meetingsWednesday, December 5 7:30-8:30 a.m.All four divisional membership meetings—contractors—manufacturers —suppliers—scientists/engineers— will take place at this time, but in different locations.

Please check www.GroundwaterExpo.com or the on-site Expo program for details.

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First-time Expo Attendees and New NGWA Members Meet-and-Greet Tuesday, December 4, 4-5 p.m.

If you’re new to the Expo or to NGWA, a volunteer, or simply want to get connected with fellow groundwater industry professionals, attend this welcome and orientation session to discover how to make the most of both your Expo experience and your NGWA membership!

NGWREF Fundraising AuctionWednesday, December 5, 6-7:30 p.m.

You can make a difference! Proceeds from this annual auction help to support the National Ground Water Research and Educational Foundation, a charitable organization focused on conducting educational, research, and other activities related to a broader public understand-ing of groundwater. The auction begins immediately following the close of the exhibit hall on Wednesday.

2013 Nashville Kickoff ReceptionThursday, December 6, 2-4 p.m.Taking place in the exhibit hall, be sure not to miss this kickoff to next year’s Expo, which is taking place in Nashville, Tennessee. Enjoy live music and snacks— and the opportunity to win an all-expense-paid* trip to the 2013 Expo!* Good toward airfare, hotel, and Expo registration fee for one person. Value capped at $1,000.

2013 Groundwater Expo • Nashville

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NGWA cOMMuNITy EvENTS AND AcTIvITIES

Attendee Welcome PartyTuesday, December 4, 6-7:30 p.m.Scheduled to take place at the Las Vegas Hotel and Casino adjacent to the convention center, the Attendee Welcome Party has become an annual tradition and a favorite event where you can unwind, as well as meet up with old friends and make new ones

Franklin Electric is the official sponsor of the Attendee Welcome Party.

“The seminars that I attended were . . . . excellent and well worth the time . . . . The exhibition hall was awesome . . . . What a wonderful opportunity to connect with drillers not only from around the United States but also from other countries.”

— Mike Wahlfield, Wahlfield Drilling Co.


Fundamentals and Refresher Course on Groundwater and WellsTuesday, December 4, 8 a.m.-5 p.m.As a new professional, you may have come to realize gaps exist in what you learned during your academic career as you are trying to transfer the theo-ries, principles, and lessons you learned to your work setting. Or perhaps you are a seasoned industry professional who has taken on a new assignment or project, and want to brush up on groundwater basics. Either way, this new one-day program can help. The topics to be addressed are:

•Groundwateroccurrenceandaquifertypes•Hydrogeologiclogging•Boreholegeophysics•Groundwatermonitoringwells•High-capacitywelldesign•Aquifertestdatacollectionandanalysis.

This day-long event is worth 0.7 CEUs and certificates will be awarded to all who attend the entire program. (Please note that there will be a break for lunch, which is on your own.)

SpEcIAL FRIDAy EDucATIONAL

OFFERINGS!The following one-day short courses will take place independently of the Expo on Friday, December 7. Separate registration fees apply. For more information on the courses, visit the “Events-Education” section on www.NGWA.org. To register, you may use the form on page 11 of this brochure, register online, or call customer service at 800 551.7379 (614 898.7791).

•DrillingFundamentals for Hydrogeologists

•ExplainingComplexHydrogeological Issues

•GeohazardsandtheRole of Groundwater and Surface Water

•NGWAGeothermalForum:Beyond the Basics

EDucATIONAL hIGhLIGhTS

2012 NGWREF DaRcy LEctuRE FaREWELL pREsENtatioN

Wednesday, December 5 1:30-3 p.m.Transport of Viruses in Partially Saturated Soil and GroundwaterS.MajidHassanizadeh,Ph.D.Surface water is often used for recharge of aquifers used in drinking water production, but it can be contaminated. During this presenta-tion, you will gain insight on various factors affecting the rate of removal of pathogenic viruses during soil passage.

2013 NGWREF McELLhiNEy LEctuRE kickoFF pREsENtatioN

Wednesday, December 5 3:30-5 p.m.Keeping the Pump Primed: Aquifer SustainabilityJohn Jansen, Ph.D., PGGain a better understanding of how “sustainability” is defined, and what tools and strategies can be used to protect groundwater systems as well as those who obtain and develop it during this lecture.

The McEllhiney Lecture Series in Water Well Technology is made possible by a grant from Franklin Electric Co.

You must preregister for the Expo to attend this

course. The cost for this course is FREE if you register on or

before November 9, thereafter the cost is $150.

NGWREF Lecture Series

“Expo is the premiere groundwater event for education and new equipmenttechnology.TheMcEllhineyandDarcylecturesarewithoutequal.”—Andy Cano, California Department of Toxic Substance Control


EDucATIONAL pROGRAM LINEup

Business management

CDL Driver Qualification and Fitness: Complying with CSA 2010, Part 1presenter: Gary LaBrake, On the Road1 CEP

CDL Driver Qualification and Fitness: Complying with CSA 2010, Part 2presenter: Gary LaBrake, On the Road1 CEP

Changes in Federal Tax Law: What They Mean to You and Your Businesspresenter: Mark Van Benschoten, CPA, Rea & Associates Inc.1 CEP

Common Industry Losses and How Water Well Contractors Can Reduce Their Riskpresenter:RichardVelletri,TheHartford1 CEP

The Election, the Lame Duck Session, and Your Business: What It All Meanspresenters: J.C. Sandberg and Laine Glisson Oliver, Baker, Donelson, Bearman, Caldwell & Berkowitz1.2 CEPs

Employee Oversight for Companies and Nonprofitspresenter: Mark Van Benschoten, CPA, Rea & Associates Inc.1 CEP

Equipment Appraisals and Business Valuations: What They Are, What They Meanpresenter: Michael A. Salvadore, SPA, MPPA, Salvadore Auctions & Appraisals1 CEP

FMCSA Program and Regulatory Updatepresenter: Jack Van Steenburg, FMCSA1 CEP

Getting an iPad for Christmas?presenter: TBA1.5 CEPs

How to Read a Profit and Loss Statementpresenter:PaulHumes,CPA,NGWA1 CEP

Making NGWA Business Tools Work for Youpresenters: John Pitz, CPI, NL Pitz Inc.; David Evener, NGWA1 CEP

Motor Oils and Lubricants: The Skinny on Syntheticspresenter: TBA1 CEP

NGWA’s Director Candidates Schoolpresenter: Kevin B. McCray, CAE, NGWA1.5 CEPs

NGWA’s Professional Designations: What They Are and How to Earn Thempresenter: Kathryn J. Butcher, CMP, NGWA1 CEP

OSHA and Us: Are We There Yet?presenter: Denis Crayon, Summit Drilling Co. Inc.1 CEP

Proper Riggingpresenter: TBA1 CEP

Public Awareness Toolbox: A Simple Guide to Educating Private Well Ownerspresenter: Cliff Treyens, NGWA1 CEP

Sell More by Overcoming the Price Objectionpresenter: Michelle Nichols, Water Well Journal ® sales columnist1.2 CEPs

Settling In: Getting Comfortable with a New Job or Company Discussion Session1 CEP

Sharing and Selling Groundwater Science: Truth or Darepresenter: TBA1.2 CEPs

TransportingHazardousMaterialspresenter: Gary LaBrake, On the Road1.2 CEPs

Welding and Safe Practicepresenter:RichardVelletri,TheHartford1 CEP

What Business Problem Keeps You Awake at Night? A Discussion Session1 CEP

What—Me Need a Succession Plan? A Discussion Sessionpresenter: TBA1 CEP

What’s New in Vehicle Braking and Stability Technology?presenter: TBA1 CEP

Working on NGWA Best Suggested Practices (BSPs): What Volunteers Should Expectpresenter: TBA1.2 CEPs

Working with Solventspresenter:RichardYelletri,TheHartford1 CEP

More than 60 hours of education will be offered at the 2012 Groundwater Expo! These offerings relate to skills and competencies contained in the various DACUM (developing a curriculum) documents NGWA uses in its educational programming. Please see the educational program lineup on www.GroundwaterExpo.com for more information, as well as to read detailed descriptions of the following workshops.

“I was very satisfied with . . . Expo. The classes which I attended were full of valuable information . . . . My only disappointment was that I couldn’t attend every class . . . .”

—BillHimes,HimesDrillingCo.


Hydraulic Fracturing: A Litigator’s Perspective and What Your Business Needs to Know About Potential Liabilitypresenter: Nathan B. Atkinson, Spilman Thomas & Battle PLLC1 CEP

Hydraulic Fracturing: Regulatory Officials’ Panelpresenters: Colorado, North Dakota, and Texas regulators1.2 CEPs

Real-Time Monitoring System for Evaluating Long-Term Variability in Methane in Domestic Water Wells in Pennsylvaniapresenters: Charles B. Whisman, PE, Groundwater & Environmental Services Inc.; Debby McElreath and Charles Olmsted, PG, CPG, Chesapeake Energy Corp.; Denise N. Good, PE, and Richard Wardrop, Groundwater & Environmental Services Inc.1 CEP

Selecting a Dissolved Oxygen Sensor and How to Collect the Best Datapresenter: Laura St. Pierre, YSI Inc.1 CEP

Using NGWA Best Suggested Practices to Address Water Quality Issuespresenter: TBA1 CEP

Groundwater quality

2012 NGWREF Darcy Lecture farewell presentation—Transport of Viruses in Partially Saturated Soil and Groundwaterpresenter:S.MajidHassanizadeh,Ph.D.1.5 CEPs

ATP Analysis and Developing a Comprehensive Approach to Assessing Bacterial Presence in Waterpresenter: Eric Duderstadt, Water Systems Engineering Inc.1 CEP

Biofilm 101presenter: Roger Miller, Water Systems Engineering Inc.1 CEP

Collecting a Representative Groundwater Sample Using Low-Flow Sampling Procedures Best Practicespresenter: Laura St. Pierre, YSI Inc.1 CEP

Environmental Chemistry Made Easy for Site Investigation and Remediationpresenter: George A. Ivey, Ivey International1 CEP

Field Techniques to Understanding Your Well Problemspresenter:DavidT.Hanson,DesignWaterTechnologies1 CEP


Groundwater supply

2013 NGWREF McEllhiney Lecture kickoff presentation—Keeping the Pump Primed: Aquifer Sustainabilitypresenter: John Jansen, Ph.D., PG1.5 CEPs

Air Rotary Drillingpresenter: Richard Thron, MGWC, Mantyla Well Co.1 CEP

ANSI/NGWA Well Construction Standard, Part 1presenter: ToddHunter,CWD/PI, Boulder GWS LLC1 CEP

ANSI/NGWA Well Construction Standard, Part 2presenter: Roger E. Renner, MGWC, E.H.Renner& Sons Inc.1 CEP

Aquatic Toxicity Testing of Various Freshwater Drilling Additivespresenters: Shantel J. Stone and Jeff Blinn, Halliburton1 CEP

Civil and Military Drilling and Well Installationpresenter: Ethan Weikel, PG, USACE Baltimore District4 CEPs

Effectively Troubleshooting Water Systemspresenters: Gerald Abbott and Chris Preston, Xylem Inc.1 CEP

Evaluating the Value of Water in the Context of Regional Water Management Planningpresenter: Leslie Dumas, RMC Water and Environment1 CEP

NGWA’s Hydrogeologic Guidelines for Large-Scale Geothermal Heat Pump Installationspresenter: Kevin B. McCray, CAE, NGWA1 CEP

Geothermal operations

A Comparative Analysis of Mud-Cleaning Systems Side by Side on the Same Sitepresenter: DominiqueDurbin, Durbin Geothermal Inc.1 CEP

Database of State Regulatory Oversight of Geothermal Heat Pump Installationspresenter: Kevin B. McCray, CAE, NGWA1 CEP



Glass Bead Filter Packs for Better Performance and Lifecycle Costspresenter: Reinhard A. Klaus, SigmundLindnerGmbH1 CEP

High-Capacity Pumpingpresenter: TannerTryon,HoseSolutions1 CEP

High-Horsepower VFDs in Water Systemspresenter: Bob McClain, Franklin Electric1 CEP

Hydrogeology 101presenter: W. Richard Laton, Ph.D., California State University, Fullerton1.2 CEPs

Improving Water Well Management: Pulling It All Togetherpresenter: Kathleen M. Wiseman, Water Systems Engineering Inc.1 CEP

Inflatable Packers: Deployment and Safetypresenter: David Baca, Aardvark Packers LLC1 CEP

An Innovative Air Rotary Drilling Technology That Lets You Drill Right Through Caving Overburdenpresenter: Todd Giddings, Ph.D., PG, Todd Giddings and Associates Inc.1 CEP

Innovative Approaches to Injection Well Design, Construction, Operation, and Maintenance: Sharing More Than 40 Years of Practical Experiencepresenters: John D. Bonsangue, PG, and John McKeever, Orange County Water District1 CEP

Integrated Surface Water/Groundwater Modeling of a Fractured Granite Catchment in Spainpresenters:S.M.TanvirHassan,Ph.D.,University of Twente; Maciek W. Lubczynski, ITC; Bob Su, University of Twente1 CEP

Introduction to the Use and Installation ofInSituPiezometersforGroundwaterMonitoringpresenter: RoyE.Jensen,HartCrowserInc.1 CEP

Mechanically Joined PVC Well Products: A 15-Year Retrospective and a Look Toward the Futurepresenter: Steven B. Gross, PE, CertainTeed1 CEP

ModeloEconómicoparaDiseñodePozos(presented in Spanish)presenter: Mauricio Javier Jaime Salazar, Roscoe Moss Co.1.5 CEPs

Mud Rotary Drillingpresenter: Roger E. Renner, MGWC, E.H.Renner& Sons Inc.1 CEP

My Most Difficult (Memorable) Pump Job Discussion Session1 CEP

PC-Based Well and Pump Management Applicationspresenters: YemiaT.Hashimoto, RobertRoyall,ScottWarner,CHG,CEG,WilliamGregHamer,CHG,CEG,and N.ThomasSheahan,J.D.,CEG,CHG,RGP,AMEC;StephenHarrison,PE,and Thuy Luong, California Water Service Co.1 CEP

Proper Decontamination of Drilling Equipmentpresenter: Thomas D. Dalzell, CWD, AMS1 CEP

ProperlySizingandSelectingaWaterSystempresenters: Gerald Abbott and Chris Preston, Xylem Inc.1 CEP

Reverse Circulation Drillingpresenter:TomDowney,CWD/PI, Downey Drilling Inc.1 CEP

Using Sand Tank Models to Teach About Groundwaterpresenter: W. Richard Laton, Ph.D., California State University, Fullerton1.2 CEPs

UsingtheNGWAPumpSystemSizerpresenter: John Pitz, CPI, NL Pitz Inc.1 CEP

VFDs in Today’s Commercial and Agricultural Water Systemspresenter: Bob McClain, Franklin Electric1.2 CEPs

Water Well Rehabilitation and Maintenance: Green Approach to Asset Management and Iron Bacteria Controlpresenter: Neil Mansuy, Subsurface Technologies Inc.1 CEP

Water Well Rehabilitation and Maintenance: Is It Worth the Effort?presenter: Kevin McGinnis, Cotey Chemical Corp.1 CEP

Groundwater supply (continued)


#101 Pipe & Casing Inc.

AA.O. Smith Water SystemsA.Y. McDonald Mfg. Co.Aardvark Packers LLCAcker Drill Co.Action Machining Inc.Advance E & I Systems Inc.Allegheny Instruments Inc.Alloy Machine WorksAlstra Industries LLCAmarillo Gear Co.America West Drilling SupplyAmerican Granby Inc.American Mfg. Co.American West Windmill & Solar Co.American-Marsh PumpsAmetek U.S. GaugeAmiad Filtration SystemsAmistco Separation Products Inc.AMS Inc.Amtrol Inc.Analytical Technology Inc.Anderson Metals Co. Inc.Applied Research Associates Inc., Vertek DivisionAquaManagementInc.AquatelNZLtd.Aries/CCVEngineering& Mfg.Armored Textiles Inc.Armstrong Machine Co. Inc.Atlas Copco CMT USA

BBakerWaterSystems—Campbell/MonitorBaroid Industrial Drilling ProductsBaski Inc.Bay Geophysical Inc.Bear Industrial Supply & Mfg.Bestma USA Inc.Better Water Industries Inc.Bigfoot Mfg. Co.Bit Brokers InternationalBlack Dog Industries LLCBoart Longyear Co.Boshart Industries Inc.

CC&HInc.CRI Pumps Private Ltd.Campbell ScientificCentennial PlasticsCenter Rock Inc.

CentralMineEquipmentCo.CenturyCertainTeed Corp.CETCO Drilling ProductsCharger Water Treatment Products LLCChemGrout Inc.ClimateMaster Inc.Cotey Chemical Corp.CovessCresline Plastic Pipe Co. Inc.CSI Water Treatment SystemsCustom Pipe and Coupling Inc.

DDanfoss VLT DrivesDelta Screen & FiltrationDesign Water TechnologiesDiedrich Drill Inc.Drill King International LPDrill Pipe Inc.DrillingWorldDynamic Supply Ltd.Dynotek LLC

EEast West Machinery ExportingEastern Drillers Mfg. Co. Inc.ECT Mfg. Inc.Emco Wheaton Retail Corp.Environmental Mfg. Inc.Environmental Service Products LLCESP Environmental Service Products Inc.

FFirst Corp International Inc.Fleetwood Continental Inc.Flexcon IndustriesFlint & Walling Inc.Flomatic Corp.Flow Center Products Inc.Flow SleeveFlowserve Pump DivisionForemost Industries LPForestry Suppliers Inc.Franklin Electric

GGEFCOGeo Air Industries.comGeo-Loop Inc.GeoPro Inc.Geoprobe SystemsGeotechEnvironmentalEquipmentInc.Geothermal Exchange OrganizationGeothermal Supply Co.Getec Inc.Gicon Pumps &EquipmentGivens International SalesGlobal Water InstrumentationGoulds Water Technology, XylemGP FiberglassGreenway Water TechnologiesGroundswell Technologies Inc.Group Transportation Services Inc.GrundfosGus Pech Mfg. Co. Inc.

HH2OptimalInc.HachHydrometHalcoRockToolsHannaInstrumentsUSAHarwilCorp.HeronInstrumentsInc.HigginsRigCo.HitachiAmericaLtd.HoeptnerPerfectedProductsHoseSolutionsInc.HydroResources—RockyMountainInc.HydrofloPumpsUSAInc.

IIdeal Clamp Products Inc.IGSHPAIndarMaquinasHidraulicasSLIndustrial Test Systems Inc.Inflatable Packers InternationalIn-Situ Inc.Instrumentation Northwest Inc.Isolux Technologies

JJanice Evert OpalsJet-Lube Inc.Johnson Screens

KK & K SupplyKalasKeller America Inc.Kemtron Technologies Inc.King Oil ToolsKorea Ground Water AssociationKwik-ZIP

LL.B. Foster Co.Laibe Corp.LAKOS Separators & Filtration SystemsLaMotteLaval Underground SurveysLibertyProcessEquipmentInc.Liberty PumpsLifewater Drilling Technology

MMaass Midwest Mfg. Inc.MARL Technologies Inc.Measurement Specialties Inc.Merrill Mfg. Co.M-I SWACO

—First-timeExpoexhibitors.PleasenotethislistiscurrentasofAugust3,2012—pleasecheckwww.GroundwaterExpo.com/view-floor-plan1forupdates.

Exhibit hall hours • Wednesday, December 5, 12-6 p.m. • Thursday, December 6, 10 a.m.-4 p.m.

ExhIbITORS


Midsun Speciality Products Inc.Mills Machine Co.Milspec IndustriesMincon Inc.Mitchell Lewis & StaverMitsubishi Materials USAMobile Drill InternationalMorris Industries Inc.Motor Controls Inc.Mount Sopris InstrumentsMud Technology International Inc.MudPuppy InternationalMudslayer Mfg.Murphy’s Water Well Bits

NNational DrillerNational Ground Water AssociationNational Oilwell VarcoNational Pump Co.Netafim USANGWA PublicationsNidec/U.S.MotorsNolandCo.DrillingEquipmentNorthHoustonMachineInc.Novatek/WaterGroupNuma

OOakmont Capital ServicesOil Center Research Inc.

PPaige Electric Co. FloridaPalmer Bit Co.PentairPhase TechnologiesPrecision GeothermalPremier Silica LLCProcess Measurement & Controls Inc.Pulsafeeder Inc.Pulstar Mfg. Inc.

QQSP Packers LLCQuick Tanks Inc.

RRauch Mfg.Red Flint Sand & Gravel LLCRedi Clean ChemicalsRegency Wire and CableRGM Inc.Rig Source Inc.Robbco Pumps Inc.Robit Rocktools Ltd.Rockmore InternationalRock-Tech International LLCRoscoe Moss Mfg. Co.Ruhrpumpen

SSalvadore Auctions & Appraisals Inc.Schlumberger Water ServicesSchneider ElectricSchramm Inc.Scorpion Oil ToolsSelectricSEMCO Inc.Service Wire Co.Shakti Pumps India Ltd.Silver-Line PlasticsSIMCODrillingEquipmentSimmons Mfg. Co.Sinclair Well Products & ServicesSJE-RhombusSnyder Industries Inc.Solar Power and Pump Co.Solinst Canada Ltd.Sonic Drill Corp.SouthwireSper ScientificStairs Industrial Co. Ltd.Stenner Pump Co.Sterling Water TreatmentSumoto SrlSuperlon Plastics Co. Inc.

TTAM International Inc.TECO-Westinghouse Motor Co.TekMark IndustriesTesla srlTitan IndustriesTriple O Systems Inc.TWG Canada

UUnimin Corp.Unitra Inc.USA BlueBook

VVictory Steel Products Corp.

WWater-Right Inc.WaterSoft Inc.Water Systems CouncilWDB Inc.Webtrol PumpsWeldco-Beales Mfg.Well Pumps S.A.WellGuard Insurance ProgramWellJetWellMagicWell-Vu CamerasWestern Rubber & Mfg.Wilo USA LLCWinger Machine & ToolWolf PumpsWoodford Mfg.WorldWide Drilling ResourceWyo-Ben Inc.

YYaskawa America Inc.YSI Inc.

ZZongeInternational

New products Showcase

Be sure to make time to visit the New Products Showcase to preview the hottest new groundwater industry innovations! Conveniently located in the lobby of the convention center, the showcase is open throughout the conference.

Expo sponsors Current as of August 2, 2012.

ExhIbITORS

Mud Puppy International is the official sponsor of the New Products Showcase

Official sponsor of the Attendee Welcome Party

Official sponsor of the Delegates Meeting

Official sponsor of the Expo on-site registration area

Official sponsor of the Expo shuttle transportation

Official sponsor of the NGWA on-site bookstore

Official sponsor of the New Products Showcase

Official sponsor of the Keynote and Awards Ceremony

Official sponsor of the Cyber Café and Expo on-site program


Conference venueLas Vegas Convention Center3150 Paradise RoadLas Vegas, Nevada 89109USA

AccommodationsLas Vegas Hotel and Casino3000 Paradise RoadLas Vegas, Nevada 89109USA888 732.7117702 732.5111

NGWA has secured a limited block of rooms on a first come, first served basis at the group rate of $89 per night single/ double occupancy. This rate applies to the NGWA room block and is valid until the November 5, 2012 cutoff, unless our block fills before that date. When making your reservations, be sure to mention you are attending this NGWA event. Remember, you are responsible for securing your own reservations. Make your reservations online by going to https://resweb.passkey.com/go/NGWA2012. For guest check-in and checkout times, please contact the hotel directly. Please note that all Las Vegas Hotel guests receive a $100 Dining Deals Coupon.

Expo shuttle serviceFor your added convenience, complimentary shuttle service between the conference hotel and the convention center will be available during Expo hours.

Jet-Lube Inc. is the official sponsor of the 2012 NGWA Groundwater Expo shuttle service.

Getting from the airport to the convention center and hotelBell Trans offers airport shuttle (share-a-ride) service outside Door #9 of the McCarran Airport Baggage Claim area to and from hotels/motels located on or near the Las Vegas Strip and downtown areas. Gray Line Las Vegas operates airport hotel shuttles from McCarran International Airport to all of the major Las Vegas Strip and downtown resorts continuously.

Registration: Registration confirmation, along with a badge mock-up for you to review, will be e-mailed to you; badges will then be mailed one to two weeks prior to the start of Expo. If you register on or after November 9, 2012, you will need to pick up your badge at the on-site registration area at the Expo. If you plan to register on-site at the member rate, please be sure to have your current NGWA membership card with you, along with your payment.

Refund policy: A $25 cancellation fee per registrant applies to all refund requests made on or before November 9, 2012; no refunds will be issued on or after November 10, 2012. One substitute is permitted per registrant for the entire event; daily substitutions are not permitted. (In other words, preregistered individuals who cannot attend the event may assign their registration to a colleague; one event registration is valid for one person only.)

Tax deduction for educational expenses: An income tax deduction is permitted for educational expenses (registration fees, cost of travel, lodging, and books) undertaken to (1) maintain or improve skills required in one’s employment or business, or (2) meet expressed requirements of an employer imposed as a condition to retention of employment, rate status, or rate of compensation. Meals and beverages may be deductible up to 50 percent. (Applicable to U.S. tax filers.)

Event program changes/cancellations: NGWA reserves the right to amend or cancel programs and speakers as necessary to ensure a quality event.

Disclaimer: NGWA provides a wide array of presentations, workshops, Webinars, and other forms of continuing education and/or instruction developed with the input and guidance of various groundwater professionals and others who serve as presenters. Unless specifically noted, NGWA is not responsible for the content of these presentations and instruction, or the opinions of the presenters. Individual situations and local practices and standards may vary, so members and others utilizing information contained within a presentation or continuing education event are free to adopt differing standards and approaches as they see fit. Products and names mentioned in materials or presentations are the property of their respective owners and the mention of them does not constitute an endorsement by NGWA. Information contained in a presentation or continuing education event hosted or promoted by NGWA is provided “as is” without warranty of any kind, either expressed or implied, including any warranty of merchantability or fitness for a particular purpose. NGWA assumes no liability or responsibility for the contents of a presentation or continuing education instruction or the opinions expressed by the presenters.

For complete details on all Expo event policies, visit www.GroundwaterExpo.com/expo-policies.

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Refund policy—a $25 cancellation fee per registrant applies to all refund requestsmadeonorbeforeNovember9,2012;norefundswillbeissuedon or after November 10, 2012.

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FEES/OPTIONS (U.S. FUNDS)

Expo registration feesA.NGWAmember/B.spouse $150 $250 (fee per person)

A.Nonmember/B.spouse $275 $375 (fee per person)

C.Student—full-time(IDrequired) $35 $55

D. Manufacturer (nonexhibiting) $1,200 $1,200 First registrant

D. Manufacturer (nonexhibiting) $300 $300 Additional registrant

E. Child (17 and under) Free Free

Optional eventsF. Fundamentals and Refresher Course Free $150 on Groundwater and Wells

G. MGWCs Breakfast (open only to MGWCs and guests) $40 $60 (fee per person)

Preregistration is required for optional events, even if there is no charge, as seating is limited.

On or before Beginning November 9 November 10

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Baroid Industrial Drilling Products is the official sponsor of the Expo on-site registration area.

Registration fees1. DrillingFundamentalsforHydrogeologists(#374) $420 $520

2. ExplainingComplexHydrogeologicalIssues(#107) $420 $520

3. Geohazards and the Role of Groundwater and $420 $520 Surface Water (#178)

4. Geothermal Forum: Beyond the Basics (#TBD) $395 $495

Please note: You do not need to register for the Expo to attend any of these independent Friday full-day courses.

Special Friday full-day courses held independently of Expo On or before Beginning

November 9 November 10

National Ground Water Association601 Dempsey Rd.Westerville,OH43081-8978USA

Presorted StandardU.S. POSTAGEPAIDColumbus, OHPermit 1543

www.Groundwaterexpo.com

an opportunity not to be missed!

• Visit300-plusexhibitorswiththeproductsyouuseandneed—andsomeyouhaveyettodiscover• EarnCEPstomaintainyourlicense,certification,orprofessionalcredentials• Gaintheskills,knowledge,andexpertiseyouneedonthejob• Getanswerstothosedifficultorchallengingproblemsyou’vebeenfacing• Buildpartnershipsandrelationshipsthatwillhelpyoupersonallyandprofessionally.

All of this in one convenient setting over the course of just four days! Need more reasons to attend? Just take a look inside this brochure!

Top Five reasons Why attending the Expo is one of the wisest investments You can Make

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2012 NGWA Expo Brochure

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