TRADE SHOW & EDUCATION 2018 IRRIGATION CONFERENCE

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1 TRADE SHOW & EDUCATION 2018 IRRIGATION CONFERENCE February 5 th - 9 th The latest trends products, and innovations in the Irrigation and Landscape Industries. DEERFOOT INN & CASINO / CALGARY, AB Online Registration:

2 JOIN US FEB 5TH - 9TH FOR THE LATEST TRENDS, PRODUCTS AND EDUCATION IN THE IRRIGATION AND LANDSCAPE INDUSTRY DEERFOOT INN & CASINO 1000, ST SE CALGARY, AB T2Z 3W4 The joint Trade Show and Education Week of the Canadian Prairie Chapter of the Irrigation Association is an amazing opportunity for industry professionals to increase their educational training and certifications, network with vendors and suppliers, and expand their influence in the irrigation and landscape industries. This week-long event is packed with Free Workshops, Irrigation Association Training, Certification Exams, a Trade Show, and the Annual General Meeting and Social Event. DAILY HIGHLIGHTS 1. MONDAY, FEB 5 Irrigation Training Business Development Industry Workshops SEE NEW PRODUCTS EXPAND YOUR BUSINESS KNOWLEDGE TRAIN STAFF AND LEVEL UP YOUR SKILLS 2. TUESDAY, FEB 6 Irrigation Training Business Development Industry Workshops Trade Show Networking Social Annual General Meeting 3. WEDNESDAY, FEB 7 Irrigation Training Sponsor Workshops Trade Show 4. THURSDAY, FEB 8 Irrigation Training INNS(4667) 5. FRIDAY, FEB 9 Certification Exams (offsite) GROUP RATES Starting at $119 *book by Jan 5, 2018 Online Registration:

3 SCHEDULE OF EVENTS Monday Feb 5th 7:00 am - 8:00 am Registration Open - Education Classes Hallway Course: Landscape Irrigation Contactor (Day 1) Bridlewood A Course: Landscape Water Management Bridlewood B 8:00 am - 10:00 am Workshop: Plant and Water Relationships Bridlewood C 10:00 am - 12:00 pm Workshop: Business Goal Setting and Success Bridlewood C 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm Lunch Break 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm Workshop: High Density Pipe Bridlewood C 3:00 pm - 4:00 pm Workshop: Alberta Labour Relation and Legislation Changes Bridlewood C Tuesday Feb 6th 7:00 am - 8:00 am Registration Open - Education Classes Hallway Course: Landscape Irrigation Contactor (Day 2) Bridlewood A Course: Landscape Irrigation Technician Bridlewood B 8:00 am - 10:00 am Workshop: Soil Health Bridlewood C 11:00 am - 5:00 pm Trade Show Sundance A/B 10:00 am - 11:00 pm Workshop: Development Guidelines and Standard Specification Landscape Construction 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm Lunch Break (in Trade Show) Bridlewood C 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm Workshop: Irrigation Pumps & Filters Bridlewood C 3:00 pm - 5:00 pm Workshop: COR/SECOR and New OHS Changes Bridlewood C 5:00 pm - 8:00 pm Annual General Meeting & Social (Drinks and Appetizers) Sundance B/C Wednesday Feb 7th 7:00 am - 8:00 am Registration Open - Education Classes Hallway Course: Advanced Landscape Irrigation Design Bridlewood A Course: Principles of Irrigation: Landscape (Day 1) Bridlewood B Sponsor Presentation (hourly) Bridlewood C 11:00 am - 5:00 pm Trade Show Sundance A/B 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm Lunch Break (in Trade Show) Thursday Feb 8th 7:00 am - 8:00 am Registration Open - Education Classes Hallway 8:00 am - 12:00 pm Course: Electrical Troubleshooting: Diagnosing Field Wiring Bridlewood A Course: Principles of Irrigation: Landscape (Day 2) Bridlewood B Course: Alternative Water for Landscape Irrigation Bridlewood C 12:00 pm - 5:00 pm Course: Two-wire Technology Systems for Landscapes Bridlewood A (Subject to change) Friday Feb 9th Certification Exams, Offsite: The Water Centre, Ave SE

4 COURSE CALENDAR Course description and pricing on following pages TRADE SHOW 11:00 am - 5:00 pm (Subject to change) Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Bridlewood A Landscape Irrigation Contactor Day 1 Landscape Irrigation Contactor Day 2 Advanced Landscape Irrigation Design Electrical Troubleshooting: Diagnosing Field Wiring 8:00 am - 12:00 pm Two-wire Technology Systems for Landscapes 1:00 pm - 5:00 pm Bridlewood B Landscape Water Management Landscape Irrigation Technician Principles of Irrigation: Landscape Day 1 Principles of Irrigation: Landscape Day 2 Bridlewood C Hourly Workshops Hourly Workshops Hourly Sponsorship Presentations Alternative Water for Landscape Irrigation Annual General Meeting & Social 5:00 pm - 8:00 pm Drinks & Appetizers Certification Exams, Paper & Pencil Testing in Calgary - Friday Feb 9th Calgary Water Center, th Avenue SE, Calgary Alberta

5 EDUCATION CLASSES NEW! Discover great ideas, learn new skills and earn CEUs with the industry s best education for agriculture, landscape and golf irrigation. Whether you are new to the industry or a seasoned professional, IA education classes teach concepts and practical skills you can implement immediately. IA classes include: All Landscape Alberta Members can access courses with member rates and save! EARLYBIRD DISCOUNT SAVE $100 per COURSE Real-world applications and irrigation case studies. Current techniques, field-tested information and best practices. Instructors with industry expertise and proven teaching experience. Education classes are priced separately. Act now and save $100 per course when you register by January 12th, Landscape Irrigation Contractor Intermediate Landscape 16 CEUs Monday, Feb. 5, 8:00 a.m. 5:00 p.m. (Day 1) Tuesday, Feb. 6, 8:00 a.m. 5:00 p.m. (Day 2) This two-day class is a comprehensive refresher for experienced contractors. Topics include soil-water-plant relationships, hydraulics, basic electricity, grounding, pumps, building codes, scheduling and system uniformity. This class is recommended as a review for the certified irrigation contractor exam. Member $600 Nonmember $750 (includes manual) Landscape Water Management & Planning Intermediate Landscape 8 CEUs Monday, Feb. 5, 8:00 a.m. 5:00 p.m. Learn how to create water budgets, develop irrigation schedules, document water usage, and plan for periods of drought. This full-day class will help attendees maximize the benefits of smart technology and work effectively with water providers. Member $450 Nonmember $600 (includes handouts) Landscape Irrigation Technician Beginner Landscape & Golf 8 CEUs Tuesday, Feb. 6, 8:00 a.m. 5:00 p.m. Learn the basics of hydraulics and irrigation system installation and maintenance. This full-day learning session covers an overview of irrigation system components and how they operate. Learn about gluing and repairing PVC pipe, installing nozzles and adjusting heads, setting and repairing electric valves, and field and controller wiring techniques. This class is recommended as a review for the certified irrigation technician exam. Member $450 Nonmember $600 (includes manual)

6 EDUCATION CLASSES f CHOOSE THE CLASS THAT RIGHT FOR YOU: Beginner - classes for individuals with no or very limited irrigation experience. Intermediate - classes for individuals with basic knowledge of irrigation concepts and techniques and some field experience Advanced - classes for individuals with an indepth understanding of irrigation concepts and techniques and extensive experience in the field. Advanced Landscape Irrigation Design & Management Advanced Landscape & Golf 8 CEUs Wednesday, Feb. 7, 8:00 a.m. 5:00 p.m. Improve landscape water efficiency with better design, including uniformity, equipment selection and technology. This full-day session will address advanced irrigation concepts. Member $450 Nonmember $600 (includes manual) Principles of Irrigation: Landscape Intermediate Landscape & Golf 16 CEUs Wednesday, Feb. 7, 8:00 a.m. 5:00 p.m. (Day 1) Thursday, Feb. 8, 8:00 a.m. 5:00 p.m. (Day 2) Master theory and application principles for turf-landscape in this intensive session. Two full days cover soil-water-plant relationships, advanced hydraulics, electricity, pumps, valves and irrigation equipment. This class is recommended as a review for the certified irrigation designer general landscape/turf exams. Member $600 Nonmember $750 (includes manual/handouts) Electrical Troubleshooting: Diagnosing Field Wiring Problems Beginner Landscape & Golf 4 CEUs Thursday, Feb. 8, 8:00 a.m. 12:00 p.m. Save time and money with this practical course in electrical troubleshooting. This half-day class covers diagnosing field wiring problems and proper use of volt-ohm meters. Learn to systematically assess and resolve confusing electrical problems. Member $350 Nonmember $500 (includes handouts) Two-wire Technology Systems for Landscapes Advanced Landscape & Golf l 4 CEUs Thursday, Feb. 8, 1:00 p.m. 5:00 p.m. Advance your troubleshooting skills for two-wire systems. This class covers the intricacies of troubleshooting two-wire control systems used in landscape irrigation systems. This class will address typical problems and diagnoses, procedures to avoid typical two-wire problems, and hands-on practice in solving problems in a classroom setting. You will also learn how to design and install flow sensors, decoders and grounding systems to protect expensive equipment. Member $350 l Nonmember $500 (includes handouts) Alternative Water for Landscape Irrigation Advanced Landscape & Golf 8 CEUs Thursday, Feb. 8, 8:00 a.m. 5:00 p.m. Targeted at experienced designers, this full-day course covers the basics of sustainable irrigation systems. Topics include using reclaimed water and rainwater harvesting and how they apply to LEED and other sustainability programs. Member $450 Nonmember $600 (includes manual)

7 FREE WORKSHOPS PLANT AND WATER RELATIONSHIPS Jason Pick, WCTA Monday 8:00 am to 10:00 am Level up your business management skills to stay in the game and win. We will cover soil water relationships and the related strategies which promote healthy playing surfaces. Understand surface and sub-surface drainage, perched water tables and particle sizing, adhesive vs. cohesive properties of water in soil, and best management strategies. BUSINESS GOAL SETTING AND SUCCESS Curtis Harren, CEO Co-Pilot Monday 10:00 am to 12:00 am Success in business does not happen by chance. You need to set goals that are measurable, time sensitive, and achievable. Is it time for you to take control of the business instead of it controlling you? Learn about labour regulations changes that affect the industry and keep your business in the black. HIGH DENSITY PIPE Gil Teixeira, AH McElroy Monday 1:00 pm to 3:00 pm Find out all of the new trends, processes, and training in HDPE. Don t get left behind without knowing this emerging technology. Understand how to keep soils and plants healthy to keep your customers coming back for more of you! EMPLOYMENT & LABOUR RELATIONS Humyra Sbir, Alberta Government Monday 3:00 pm to 4:00 pm Bill 17 - What you need to know as an employer. Highlights of the changes to the Labour Relations code that make it easier for employees to unionize. Key strategies for maintaining a healthy and happy workplace SOIL HEALTH Mike Dorion, Living Soil Solutions Tuesday 8:00 am to 10:00 am Healthy Soil, what does that mean? Let us dive into the nitty-gritty of it all and find out what is actually going on in our soils. If we have a better understanding of what the soil needs then we can keep it healthy and save our selves some time and money when working with it. DEVELOPMENT GUIDELINES & STANDARDS SPECIFICATION LANDSCAPE CONSTRUCTION Iqbal Hassan, City of Calgary Tuesday 10:00 am to 11:00 am Overview of current City of Calgary Irrigation Landscape Construction Specification. Information on irrigation design drawing and inspection requirements. IRRIGATION PUMPS AND FILTERS Laremy Kamas, RainBird Irrigation Tuesday 1:00 pm to 3:00 pm Ensuring water pressure is at the correct level and delivering the right flow of water for efficient water management from the reservoir to your landscape is the role of the pump station. Come find out the latest in pump and filter technology. COR/SECOR & New OH&S CHANGES Ryan Davis, ACSA Tuesday 3:00 pm to 5:00 pm COR/SECOR process and the importance of Ground Disturbance training. New changes to OH&S that you need to know. INVASIVE ALIEN PLANTS Andrea Eastham, P.Ag., Monday 4:00 pm to 5:00 pm Learn about the irrigation tools, practices, and rules related to delivering certified contractor quality. Learn about how invasive alien plants get here and spread, how they are managed in Canada, how to manage an infestation, learn to recognize a few already present in the Prairies, and what you can do to prevent spread through your daily operations. Online Registration:

8 CERTIFICATION EXAMS Certification Benefits Paper and Pencil Testing in Calgary Feb 9th, 8:00 am to 12:00 pm Calgary Water Centre th Avenue SE, Calgary, AB Add Instant Credibility IA s well-respected Select Certified program has set the bar for irrigation professionals since Today, Select Certified includes seven individual programs that can help you take your career to the next level. Increase Job Opportunities Who gets the job? More and more projects require certified irrigation professionals. Whether you re bidding on new jobs, seeking new responsibilities or building your client base, certification helps open doors to new opportunities. Get certified and grow your business. Certified irrigation contractors, landscape irrigation designers, and golf and landscape irrigation auditors qualify for the EPA WaterSense program. Demonstrate Your Commitment Certification is more than just initials after your name. It takes experience and knowledge, as well as time and money. But the rewards personal and professional are substantial. Exam Options Certified Irrigation Technician (CIT) Certified Landscape Irrigation Auditor (CLIA) Certified Landscape Irrigation Auditor Drip (CLIA Drip) Certified Golf Irrigation Auditor (CGIA) Certified Irrigation Contractor (CIC) Certified Irrigation Designer Landscape (CID Landscape) Certified Landscape Water Manager (CLWM) Certified Agricultural Irrigation Specialist (CAIS) Certified Irrigation Designer Agriculture (CID Agriculture) Registration Costs: $175 to $250 for IA Members $325 to $495 for non-members Retake fee $200 Pricing in USD Discover the Select Certified difference. Get certified today. Register for Exams Online: Click on Certification then Register for Exams, Deadline January 26, 2018

9 Online Registrations are Preferred and Easy to Do! Online Registration: REGISTER EARLY! Register by January 12 and take advantage of our early bird rates. Student Company Mailing Address Postal Code *: HOW TO REGISTER: 1. Register and pay online or use the following manual process 2. Fill out all of the information below. One form per attendee. TIP: include your to get confirmation and reminder s. 3. Check the courses circle the appropriate pricing. 4. Complete the payment information. Registration is prepaid. Phone ( ) FOR OFFICE USE ONLY IA Member Nonmember Check the box next to each class you plan to attend and circle the appropriate fee. CEU By Jan 12 After Jan 12 By Jan 12 After Jan 12 Monday, February 5 Irrigation Contractor (2 Day) 16 $ 500 $ 600 $ 650 $ 750 Landscape Water Management (1 Day) 8 $ 350 $ 450 $ 500 $ 600 Tuesday, February 6 Irrigation Technician (1 Day) 8 $ 350 $ 450 $ 500 $ 600 Wednesday, February 7 Adv. Landscape Irrigation Design 8 $ 350 $ 450 $ 500 $ 600 Principles of Irrigation: Landscape (2 Day) 16 $ 500 $ 600 $ 650 $ 750 Thursday, February 8 Electrical Troubleshooting (1/2-Day) 4 $ 250 $ 350 $ 400 $ 500 Two Wire Methods for Landscape (1/2-Day) 4 $ 250 $ 350 $ 400 $ 500 Alternative Water for Landscape Irrigation (1 Day) Friday, February 9 Certification Exam 8 $ 350 $ 450 $ 500 $ 600 Course TOTAL: $ Advance registration and separate fee required. Visit to register by January 19 Payment Information: Payment Type: Visa MasterCard Cheque Credit Card #: Expiry Date: 3 Digit Security Code: Signature: Early bird pricing applies only to registrations and payment received on or before January 12, 2018 Registration fees are nonrefundable after January 12, Cancellations are subject to a $50.00 admin fee. We reserve the right to cancel a course at any time, in which case the registrant will receive a full refund. No shows will forfeit the entire cost of the class. Landscape Alberta Members qualify for Member Pricing on courses.