WEDA Newsletter for May 2017
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Newsletter – May 2017
Thank you for taking the time to read the May edition of the newsletter and for your support of the Western Dredging Association. We are looking forward to seeing everyone at the upcoming Dredging Summit & Expo in Vancouver next month and have a few pre-conference tips to share:
  • Registration
    • If you haven’t already registered and made plans to attend, now is certainly the time to do so, CLICK HERE for online registration. If you need assistance, email info@westerndredging.org or call us at (949) 422-8231.
  • Hotel Reservations
    • The last day to make hotel reservations and utilize the WEDA Group rates is Monday June 5th, As of May 30th, only double/double rooms are available at the WEDA group rate. If the hotel is sold out for the nights that you request, the Fairmont Hotel located across the street at 900 West Georgia Street is a great alternative hotel. CLICK HERE to reserve a room at the Hyatt online. All rates are quoted in Canadian Dollars
  • Short Courses
    • Monday June 26th from 8 to noon – Slurry Transport (updated with the latest developments)
    • Monday June 26th from 1 to 5 – Safety – THE BIG HUG AND THE BOTTOM LINE: A MODEL FOR SAFETY CULTURE CHANGE THAT DRIVES OPERATIONAL EXCELLENCE
    • CLICK HERE for additional information and to register.
  • Technical Schedule
    • The technical schedule is now available on the WEDA Mobile Application and can be viewed on the conference website by clicking here. To install the App on your mobile device or tablet, please search for “Western Dredging Association” from either the App or Google Play Stores or click the following links from your smart phone. IOS | Android
  • Guest Speaker at the Luncheon on Tuesday June 27th
    • Make sure to attend the luncheon on Tuesday as we welcome Mr. Cliff Stewart, the Vice President of Infrastructure at the Vancouver Fraser Port Authority. To read his full bio, CLICK HERE.
  • Transportation to/from Hyatt
  • Post Conference Tour & Lunch
    • For those of you that are staying the night on Thursday, make sure that you don’t miss the Post Conference Tour & Lunch on-board the 110′ Magic Charm. Buses will depart the Hyatt at 12:45 and return around 4:30, The cost is $25 per person and space is limited. To register for the tour and lunch, CLICK HERE.

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