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2019 WEDA Gulf Coast Chapter - Annual Conference

by Dave Allen / Tom Cappellino

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Tue, Nov 12, 2019, 5:00 PM –

Thu, Nov 14, 2019, 10:00 PM CST

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San Luis Resort, Spa & Conference Center

5222 Seawall Boulevard

Galveston, TX 77551

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CONFERENCE AGENDA, Gulf Coast webpage & past presentations:

November 12th

Golf Outing Moody Gardens Golf Course - view details
Texas Gulf of Mexico Sediment Harvesting Program meeting geared towards Dredging Contractors from 1:00pm - 5:00pm - view details
Early Registration at the San Luis Resort & Spa from 3:00 – 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 - Cooking Class from 10:30am - 2:00pm
8:30am – Conference Opening
11:30am – COPRI Luncheon
6:30 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 (Women of WEDA meetup)
8:30am – Conference Start
11:30am - Lunch
Spouse Event - Yoga Class - 9:00am - 10:00am
2:00pm – End of Conference

WEDA Gulf Coast Chapter event website.

Presentations from past meetings

HOTEL INFORMATION:

The WEDA hotel block is sold out at the San Luis Resort. The San Luis Resort is also sold out of all other rooms. There is a Holiday Inn Resort (409-740-5300) that is located adjacent to the San Luis Resort that has some rooms available. We are working with them to get a block of rooms for the conference, but you are welcome to call in and reserve ahead of time. There is also the Hilton Galveston Island Resort (409-744-5000) located 5minutes walking distance from the San Luis Resort that also has some rooms available. Both of these locations also offer Per Diem rate for Government Employees.

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

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:

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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:

Registration for Exhibitor Space is closed. We’ve maxed out on spots. Belynda Kinman will be reaching out to those registered to finalize details. Thank you to those that signed up.

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

Registration for Golf Tournament has closed. You’re welcome to email Karl Brown (karl.b.brown@usace.army.mil) to see if any spots have freed up.

Entry Fee: (sold out)
$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