Fall Conference [CLOSED] - Oklahoma Rural Water Association

Online Registration Closed

While online registration is closed, vendors and attendees can still register at the event!

Tournament and booth registration will not be available.

See Schedule Updates Below

Online Registration Closed

Sequoyah State Lodge — Hulbert, OK

PARKING DISCLAIMER

Parking for this event is included in the cost of the conference, however you MUST register your vehicle’s license plate with the lodge front desk. Failure to properly register your vehicle upon arrival may result in parking violations that will be the responsibility of the individual responsible for the vehicle.

Schedule

Wednesday, September 13

Time	Location	Event / Description
Time: 6:30 AM	Location: South of Paradise Cove at Boat Ramp	Event: Bass Tournament Registration
Time: 7:00 AM – 12:00 PM	Location: South of Paradise Cove at Boat Ramp	Event: Bass Tournament
Time: 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM	Location: Lobby	Event: Registration Open
Time: 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM	Location: Sequoyah Hall	Event: Vendor Booth Setup
Time: 8:00 AM	Location: Sequoyah Golf Course	Event: Golf Tournament Registration
Time: 9:00 AM	Location: Sequoyah Golf Course	Event: Golf Tournament Tee Time
Time: 12:00 PM	Location: Bunk House	Event: Fish Fry – Sponsored by UTS

Thursday, September 14

Time	Location	Event / Description	Speaker / Organization
Time: 7:30 AM – 5:30 PM	Location: Lobby	Event: Registration Open
Time: 7:30 AM – 5:00 PM	Location: Sequoyah Hall	Event: Exhibit Hall Open
Time: 8:00 AM – 9:00 AM	Location: Tent	Event: Agency Updates Description: Regulations, trends, events impacting systems	Speaker: Arvil Morgan (ORWA), Jimmy Seago (ORWA), Lt. Gov. Matt Pinnell (Gov Office), Brian Wiles (USDA-RD), Mark Hildbrand (ODEQ), Owen Mills (OWRB) Company: ORWA, State of Oklahoma, USDA-RD, DEQ, OWRB
Time: 9:00 AM – 9:30 AM	Location: Vendor Hall	Event: Vendor Hall Break
Time: 9:30 AM – 10:15 AM	Location: Council	Event: Funding Description: Overview of DEQ’s DWSRF and Capacity Development Sections	Speaker: Candy Thompson, P.E. Company: DEQ
Time: 9:30 AM – 10:15 AM	Location: Cedar	Event: Tech Description: Using GNSS for Developing and Maintaining a Service Line Inventory	Speaker: Ethan Heck Company: AllTerra Central
Time: 9:30 AM – 10:15 AM	Location: Hickory	Event: Safety Description: Safety is Our Business, Too!	Speaker: William Sheppard Company: OMAG
Time: 10:20 AM – 11:10 AM	Location: Council	Event: Funding Description: The ABC’s of Funding From OWRB for Your System	Speaker: Tonya White Company: OWRB
Time: 10:20 AM – 11:10 AM	Location: Cedar	Event: Operations Description: Dedicated Bulk Water Dispensing Point	Speaker: Jay Morrison Company: Flowpoint Environmental Systems
Time: 10:20 AM – 11:10 AM	Location: Hickory	Event: Operations Description: Catch Leaks Before They Catch You! Integrated Leak Detection for 20 Years	Speaker: Jo-El Moore Company: Ferguson Waterworks
Time: 11:15 AM – 12:00 PM	Location: Council	Event: Operations Description: ODOT’s Utility Relocation Process for Rural Water Districts	Speaker: Ken Phillips Company: ODOT
Time: 11:15 AM – 12:00 PM	Location: Cedar	Event: Technology Description: Improving Wastewater Managment in Ninnekah, OK	Speaker: Vijay Janardhan Company: Rulo, LLC
Time: 11:15 AM – 12:00 PM	Location: Hickory	Event: Operations Description: Fire Hydrant Maintenance	Speaker: Tristan Luke Company: Clow Valve
Time: 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM	Location:	Event: Lunch Description: Lunch (on your own) – Be sure to visit the vendor hall!	Company:
Time: 1:00 PM – 1:50 PM	Location: Council	Event: Leadership / Management Description: Benefits of Working with CompSource Mutual	Speaker: Stacy Williams Company: CompSource Mutual
Time: 1:00 PM – 1:50 PM	Location: Cedar	Event: Technology Description: Easy & Quick Wins: Pressure Monitoring, Automated Chlorine Analysis & Automated MORs	Speaker: J.P. Risenhoover Company: eLynx Technologies
Time: 1:00 PM – 1:50 PM	Location: Hickory	Event: Operations Description: Improving Electrical System Reliability Through Surge Protection	Speaker: Dave States Company: Broken Arrow Electric Supply
Time: 2:00 PM – 3:00 PM	Location: Council	Event: Leadership / Management Description: What Do I Need to Know About a Financial Statement Audit?	Speaker: Ann M. Cole, CPA Company: Michael Green, CPA
Time: 2:00 PM – 3:00 PM	Location: Cedar	Event: Operations Description: LCRR: To Inventory and Beyond	Speaker: Matt Boes Company: 120Water
Time: 2:00 PM – 3:00 PM	Location: Hickory	Event: Leadership / Management Description: Q & A / Listening Session about the Okla. Comprehensive Water Plan	Speaker: Owen Mills Company: OWRB
Time: 3:00 PM – 3:30 PM	Location: Vendor Hall	Event: Vendor Hall Break Description: Meet the Vendors	Company:
Time: 3:30 PM – 4:30 PM	Location: Council	Event: Funding Description: USDA Funding Opportunities	Speaker: Alicia Ferris Company: USDA-RD
Time: 3:30 PM – 4:30 PM	Location: Cedar	Event: Technology Description: SCADA Does NOT Have To Be Complicated or Expensive	Speaker: J.P. Risenhoover Company: eLynx Technologies
Time: 3:30 PM – 4:30 PM	Location: Hickory	Event: Leadership / Management Description: Communication: Why Style Matters	Speaker: Lori Mueller Company: OMAG
Time: 4:40 PM – 5:30 PM	Location: Council	Event: System Board Member Forum Description: System Board Member Forum	Speaker: Mark Matheson Company: ORWA
Time: 4:40 PM – 5:30 PM	Location: Cedar	Event: System Manager Forum Description: System Manager Forum	Speaker: Kelley Brown Company: ORWA
Time: 4:40 PM – 5:30 PM	Location: Hickory	Event: System Operator Forum Description: System Operator Forum	Speaker: John Morris Company: ORWA
Time: 5:45:00 PM	Location: Bunk House	Event: BBQ Dinner Description: Sponsored by Ferguson Waterworks/Kamstrup	Company:
Time: 7:30 PM – 10:30 PM	Location: Bunk House	Event: Karaoke Description: Sponsored by AJ Wayne & Associates	Company:

Friday, September 15

Time	Location	Event / Description	Speaker / Organization
Time: 7:30 AM – 12:00 PM	Location: Lobby	Event: Registration Open
Time: 7:30 AM – 11:00 AM	Location: Sequoyah Hall	Event: Exhibit Hall Open
Time: 8:00 AM – 8:50 AM	Location: Council	Event: Technology Description: Complete Tracer Wire System	Speaker: Andrey Moseley Company: McIntire Management Group
Time: 8:00 AM – 8:50 AM	Location: Cedar	Event: Leadership / Management Description: Harmonizing Compliance and Collaboration: Regulators, Operators, and Positive Relationships	Speaker: Mark Hildebrand, Kambridge Stephens, James Barnett Company: DEQ
Time: 9:00 AM – 9:50 AM	Location: Council	Event: Operations Description: Lead Service Line Inventories	Speaker: John Morris Company: ORWA
Time: 9:00 AM – 9:50 AM	Location: Cedar	Event: Safety Description: Wastewater Operations and Safety	Speaker: Richey Kirkpatrick Company: ORWA
Time: 9:50 AM – 10:00 AM	Location: Vendor Hall	Event: Vendor Hall Break
Time: 10:00 AM – 10:50 AM	Location: Council	Event: Operations Description: Recent EPA Actions to Address PFAS	Speaker: Kay Coffey Company: DEQ
Time: 10:00 AM – 10:50 AM	Location: Cedar	Event: Operations Description: GIS mapping of water systems	Speaker: Lindsay Roland Company: ORWA
Time: 11:00 AM – 11:50 AM	Location: Council	Event: Leadership / Management Description: Planning and Conducting a Board Meeting	Speaker: Mark Matheson Company: ORWA
Time: 11:00 AM – 11:50 AM	Location: Cedar	Event: Operations Description: Impact of Grow Houses on Small PWS	Speaker: Brandon Bowman Company: ORWA

Rooms / Lodging

The Lodge at Sequoyah State Park — Hulbert, OK

Call In Booking Code:

Attendees: Oklahoma Rural Water Association

Conf Dates: September 13-15, 2023

Address: Sequoyah State Lodge, 19808 Park 10, Hulbert OK 74441
Reservations: (918) 772-2545

Directions Book Online

Golf Tournament Details

IMPORTANT:

Tournament Registration is ONLINE ONLY (no walk-ins available)

Golf Fees

Registration: $125
Mulligans: $5 each

Format

Four-man best ball (Scramble) Bring your own team or be assigned to one.

Prizes

First and second place on A and B flights

Flights

Determined mathematically

Important

Tee Times are limited upon availability due to 9 hole course

Bass Tournament Details

IMPORTANT:

Tournament Registration is ONLINE ONLY (no walk-ins available)

Registration Fee: $75

Where: South of Paradise Cove at boat ramp

Format: BASS Only

Prizes: Cash Prizes

Become a Sponsor

Sponsorships are available to both vendors and attendees! Become a Sponsor

A Special Thanks to

Our Sponsors

Attendees

Attendee General Information

Get ready for an incredible learning experience at the highly anticipated ORWA Sequoyah Conference on September 13-15! Immerse yourself in invaluable training sessions led by industry experts, covering a wide array of topics relevant to your professional growth. Whether you’re looking to enhance your skills, gain industry insights, or stay updated on the latest trends, our conference offers it all.

From hands-on workshops to thought-provoking panel discussions, you’ll have access to a wealth of knowledge that will propel your career forward. Plus, don’t miss the chance to explore our vibrant vendor hall, where leading companies will showcase their latest products, services, and solutions. Engage with industry leaders, discover groundbreaking advancements, and forge valuable connections that can open doors to new opportunities.

Unwind and connect with fellow attendees in our Bass Tournament and Golf Tournament, offering a friendly competition and outdoor fun. Whether you’re an avid angler or a golf enthusiast, these events promise a memorable experience filled with camaraderie and excitement. Mark your calendar now for the ORWA Sequoyah Conference and get ready for an unforgettable event where learning, networking, and enjoyment converge. We look forward to welcoming you to this extraordinary gathering of professionals!

Registration Includes

Exhibits
Refreshments
BBQ Dinner
Karaoke

Registration Fee:

Online: $100 (until August 28)
At Event: $150

Training

There will be up to 12 hours of operator and/or board member training available at this event via classroom.

Vendors

Vendor General Information

Calling all vendors! Don’t miss your chance to showcase your latest products, services, and solutions at the vibrant vendor hall of the ORWA Sequoyah Conference on September 13-15. Engage with industry leaders, establish valuable connections, and expand your business reach. This is your opportunity to gain visibility, forge partnerships, and make a lasting impact in your industry.

With a diverse audience of professionals eager to explore innovative solutions, the ORWA Sequoyah Conference provides the perfect platform to showcase your offerings and connect with potential customers. In addition to the vendor hall, you’ll also have the opportunity to participate in our Bass Tournament and Golf Tournament, where you can build relationships with attendees in a relaxed and enjoyable setting.

Reserve your spot now and be a part of the exciting networking opportunities and vibrant atmosphere at the ORWA Sequoyah Conference. This is the event where new connections are made, collaborations are formed, and business opportunities thrive. Don’t miss out on this prime opportunity to elevate your brand and expand your network!

What's Included