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7:00 AM

Registration Opens
Visit our Exhibitors on the Trade Show Floor

8:00 AM

Calibration of Liquid and Granular Product Application Equipment
Presented by Frank Santiago
We will discuss the reasons for calibrating equipment (saves time, water, herbicide (product) and improves product performance) and the steps to correctly calculate gallons/ pounds per acre as well as product per gallon. 

8:00 AM

Water Features and Pump Selection
Presented by Mike Jeffrey

Students will learn how to select the proper water feature pump to achieve ideal flow rates which affects appearance, sound, and efficiency of a water feature.  The course will also address the importance of proper size plumbing, how to calculate total dynamic head, and how to accommodate pipe runs and fittings.  In addition students will learn the various methods for constructing, fountain features, decorative spillways, and other pond-free installations.  These are the types of water features which are most commonly requested.

8:00 AM

Get "SMART"

Presented by Steve Carper
What are “smart” controllers? How do they work? What type of products are available and how do you program them? What is WaterSense and why does it matter? We’ll answer all these questions and more AND we’ll raffle off 1 Rachio 8-Zone WiFi Smart Controller at the end of both the English and Spanish language presentations! Don’t miss it!

8:00 AM

Alternatives to Glyphosate
Presented by Danny Vandercoevering
More and more landscapers are being asked to manage properties without the use of Glyphosate. This presentation will breakdown what else can be used and how it can be used successfully. Additionally, this presentation will discuss ways in which landscapers can approach the referendum on Glyphosate as an opportunity.

8:00 AM

Outdoor Power Equipment Maintenance (This presentation will be in English and Spanish) 
Presented by Octavio Gitzen, Jr.
This presentation will include: going over maintenance on out door power equipment, reasons of maintenance and what to look for, creating check lists and before and after photos of servicing parts that are commonly used.

8:00 AM

CANCELLED - diseño de iluminación básico/Basic Lighting Design 
(Spanish Track)
Presented by Arnoldo Santos
Un buen diseño de iluminación contribuye a la comodidad y la funcionalidad, la iluminación se puede utilizar para evocar estados de ánimo, iluminar o proporcionar seguridad. Venga a aprender los procesos utilizados en el diseño residencial que incluyen tipos de lámparas, accesorios de iluminación y tecnología inteligente innovadora. 

8:00 - 10:00 AM

Conscious Communication Secrets to Love Thy Customer (Supervisor/Management Track) - 2 hours
Presented by Dr. Rick Brinkman
To build and keep the truly loyal customer base, you need to go beyond mere “customer satisfaction”. You’ve got to shoot for nothing less than customer delight, every time. Dr. Rick Brinkman’s customer service seminars teach people how to delight their customers, prevent dissatisfaction and please even the hardest-to-please customers. Dr. Rick reveals how Conscious Communication® techniques create a feeling of being loved for the customer and satisfaction for the service professional. 

9:00 AM

Exhibits, Cash Prizes, Plant ID and More!

9:45 AM

CANCELLED - Basic Lighting Design
Presented by Arnoldo Santos
Good lighting design contributes to comfort and functionality, lighting can be used to evoke moods, illuminate or provide security. Come learn the processes used in residential design which include types of lamps, lighting fixtures and innovative smart technology.

9:45 AM

Redefining Rooftops – Understanding Adjustable Deck Systems for Roofs & Beyond
Presented by John Bozeman
Participants will learn the basics of designing with and installing elevated deck systems, using adjustable deck supports, on roofs as well as other surfaces. The course will also touch on common project obstacles and construction practices.

9:45 AM

Distracted Driving
Presented by Damien Hayden
Damien will be presenting distracted driving and the growing issues it presents to commercial fleets and the public. Focuses will be industry trends, national statistics, tips before and during driving, Oregon and Washington phone laws, and safe driving distances.

9:45 AM

Calibración de equipos de aplicación de productos líquidos y granulares/Calibration of Liquid and Granular Product Application Equipment 
(Spanish Track)
Presented by Frank Santiago
Discutiremos las razones para calibrar el equipo (ahorra tiempo, agua, herbicida (producto) y mejora el rendimiento del producto) y los pasos para calcular correctamente galones / libras por acre, así como producto por galón.

9:45 AM

Dispositivos de reflujo y prevención de conexión cruzada
(Spanish Track)
Presented by Jesus Gonzalez
Este curso cubrirá qué es una conexión cruzada y qué es el conjunto de flujo de retorno, qué causa el flujo de retorno, los conjuntos de prevención de flujo de retorno comunes, los requisitos de pruebas anuales y cómo los asistentes pueden desempeñar un papel en la protección de los suministros locales de agua potable.

10:45 AM

OLCA Annual Meeting/Awards
Keynote Presentation:  Conscious Communication®:  Techniques to Help Deal with Stress Behaviors
Presented by Dr. Rick Brinkman
In tough times it is even more important to get the most from the people you have. Conscious Communication is the key.  Dr. Brinkman teaches Conscious Communication®  techniques to help deal with stress behaviors as well as step by step strategies for dealing with the 10 types of behavior that make people challenging to work or live with!

12:00 PM

Live Demonstration on the Tradeshow Floor sponsored by OLCA Platinum Sponsor,  SiteOne Landscape Supply.
Demonstration Provided by iQ Power Tools
OSHA Silica Compliance with iQ Power Tools: iQ Power Tools has been waging the war on silica dust for over 15 years with innovative stone-cutting products.  Designed to be fully dry-cutting and OSHA-compliant due to integrated vacuum systems, the iQ line-up provides safer, cleaner, and quicker solutions that reduce project time, save money, and, most importantly, keep users healthy.   This presentation will give an in-depth look at the iQ product line while highlighting its impact on worker and jobsite safety.

12:30 PM

Food Carts & Exhibitors

2:00 PM

Managing Vegetated Stormwater Facilities Through Education and Outreach 
Presented by Tony Gilbertson
This session will explore Clean Water Services’ program to inspect and manage private stormwater facilities and review a training program for landscape maintenance contractors on proper maintenance. The presentation will also highlight next steps, including the possibility of offering the training in Spanish.  

2:00 PM

Safety in Motion®
Presented by Paula Jones
Safety in Motion® is a proven safety training system that reduces the occurrence of strain and sprain injuries. These training techniques are proven to reduce physical stress and strain, boost balance and strength, and improve productivity. You will learn to make simple, practical changes in the way you reach, lift, carry, push and pull. These changes make most tasks both easier and safer, on and off the job. Making risk reduction is simple and practical because Safety in Motion® is easy to understand, easy to remember, and easy to apply.

2:00 PM

Basic Lighting Design 
Presented by Jordan Telford 
This course will give you a better understand of the process that I use to design a lighting system. From how bright fixtures should be to how many we should use. Join me for this one-hour class and improve your design knowledge. 

2:00 PM

Backflow Devices & Cross Connection Prevention
Presented by Christine E. Hollenbeck 
This course will cover what a cross connection is and what backflow assembly are, what causes backflow, common backflow prevention assemblies, annual testing requirements, and how attendees can play a role in protecting local drinking water supplies.

2:00 PM

Safety in Motion®
(Spanish Track)
Presented by Meelisa Arenas
Safety in Motion® es un sistema de entrenamiento de seguridad comprobado que reduce la aparición de lesiones por torceduras y esguinces. Se ha comprobado que estas técnicas de entrenamiento reducen el estrés físico y la tensión, aumentan el equilibrio y la fuerza y ​​mejoran la productividad. Aprenderá a hacer cambios simples y prácticos en la forma en que alcanza, levanta, carga, empuja y tira. Estos cambios hacen que la mayoría de las tareas sean más fáciles y seguras, dentro y fuera del trabajo. La reducción de riesgos es simple y práctica porque Safety in Motion® es fácil de entender, fácil de recordar y fácil de aplicar.

2:00 PM

Se "INTELIGENTE" Con programadores de riego basados en el clima etiquetados por WaterSense
(Spanish Track)
Presented by Fortino Izquierdo Ortiz
¿Qué son los programadores "inteligentes"? ¿Cómo trabajan? ¿Qué tipo de productos están disponibles y cómo los programa? ¿Qué es WaterSense y por qué es importante? ¡Responderemos todas estas preguntas y más, también rifaremos 1 Controlador inteligente WiFi de 8 zonas Rachio al final de las presentaciones en inglés y español! ¡No te lo pierdas!

3:00 PM

Exhibits, Cash Prizes, Plant ID and More!