CONFERENCE AGENDA, Gulf Coast webpage & past presentations:

• November 12th
• Golf Outing Moody Gardens Golf Course - view details
• Early Registration at the San Luis Resort & Spa from 5:30 – 7:00pm
• Welcoming Cocktail Party at the San Luis Resort from 6:00 – 8:00pm with light hors d’oeu-vres and open bar
• November 13th
• Registration opens at the San Luis Resort & Spa at 7:30am
• Breakfast served from 7:30 - 8:30am
• Spouse Event - 8:30am - 1:00pm
• 8:30am – Conference Opening
• 12:00pm – COPRI Luncheon
• 6:00 to 9:00pm – The Big Event at Texas Seaport Museum / Tall Ship ELISSA
• November 14th
• Registration opens at the San Luis Resort & Spa at 7:30am
• Breakfast served from 7:30 - 8:30am
• 8:30am – Conference Start
• 12:00pm - Lunch
• Spouse Event - 9:30am - 12:00pm
• 2:00pm – End of Conference

WEDA Gulf Coast Chapter event website.

Presentations from past meetings

HOTEL INFORMATION:

Reserve your room prior to October 13, 2019 to ensure you receive the WEDA group rate of $159 per night.
GSA Government rate available for Government Attendees (Government ID required).

San Luis Resort, Spa & Conference Center - map & directions
5222 Seawall Boulevard
Galveston, Texas 77551
(800) 392-5937

• Check-in: November 12, 2019
  
• Check-out: November 14, 2019

Book your reservations by calling 1-800-392-5937. To receive the group rate, you must mention that you are with Western Dredging Association - Gulf Coast Chapter.

CONFERENCE FEES:

Fees include access to all functions including meetings, presentations and exhibitors and services throughout the conference.The fees also include the following events:

(1) Icebreaker with light hors d'oeuvres on Tuesday evening
(2) Breakfast & Lunch - Wednesday/Thursday
(2) Coffee and snacks - Wednesday/Thursday
(1) COPRI Luncheon and Speaker on Wednesday
(1) The Big Event at Texas Seaport Museum / 1877 Tall Ship ELISSA

$250 - WEDA Members
$300 - Non-Member
$150 - USACE
$50 - COPRI Luncheon Only
$60 - Golf Outing - view details
$200 - Golf Outing 4 person team

SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES:

View tiers and benefits

The 2019 Gulf Coast WEDA Conference is anticipated to be well-attended by a wide range of navigation stakeholders, including: dredging contractors, vendors, facility operators, shippers, Environmental Resource Agencies, U.S. Coast Guard, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, etc. As such, the conference will provide a unique opportunity for your business to showcase its capability and support WEDA through sponsorships. Mr. Dave Allen, President of WEDA – Gulf Coast Chapter, is your point-of-contact for all sponsorship opportunities. Dave's contact information is provided below:

Dave Allen
President, WEDA – Gulf Coast Chapter
dallen@gldd.com

Please make sponsor checks payable to "WEDA Gulf-Coast Chapter" and remit to:

WEDA - Gulf Coast Chapter
6630 Broadway
Galveston, TX 77552

EXHIBITOR SPACE:

The 2019 Gulf Coast WEDA Conference has limited amount of Exhibitor Space available for contractors, vendors, etc wishing to showcase their company. Exhibitors will be provided access to the exhibition space on the morning of November 13 to set up booths and prepare for the event. Each Exhibitor Space will be provided a 3' x 6' space. The Exhibitor Spaces will cost a total of $300.00 for the duration of the conference and all exhibitors must also register for the conference. if you are interested in the Exhibitor Space, please contact Dave Allen at dallen@gldd.com .

ABOUT THE CONFERENCE:

The Gulf Coast Chapter of the Western Dredging Association is conducting its annual meeting on November 12-14, 2019 at the San Luis Resort, Spa & Conference Center. The meeting will provide a forum for the exchange of information of interest to the dredging industry and its associates. Representatives from all areas of the industry, including regulatory, resource agencies, contracting, and manufacturing, will attend to discuss dredging economics, benefits, technologies and current issues.

GOLF TOURNAMENT

The Board of Directors of the WEDA Gulf Coast Chapter are pleased to announce the annual golf tournament to be held at the Moody Gardens Golf Course.

Entry Fee:
$60 per player / $200 for 4 person team

Your entry fee includes brunch at registration, range balls, 18 holes of golf at Moody Gardens & motorized golf cart.

Platinum & Diamond sponsorships will be provided with one complementary 4-person team

• Tournament Schedule
• 11:00am Registeration and Brunch
• 12:00pm: Shotgun Start
• Award Ceremony to take place during the Icebreaker Social Event at the San Luis Resort

• Format:
• Tournament will be played in a scramble format with 4-person teams.
• Awards
• Team Awards (1st, 2nd, and 3rd)
• Men’s Longest Drive
• Women’s Longest Drive
• Men’s Closest to the Pin
• Women’s Closest to the Pin
• Location:
• Moody Bardens Golf Course
• 1700 Sydnor Lane, Galveston, TX 77554
• https://www.moodygardensgolf.com/
• Map and Directions:
• Click here for Google Map & Directions

Additional information for all events can be found on the WEDA Gulf Coast Chapter event website.