1. technology and computing
2. consumer electronics
3. telephones
4. mobile phones

Annual Conference
Attendee/Exhibitor/Sponsor Registration
2015 Projects Preview Presenters
Meet and greet the 2015 Projects Preview presenters. This year’s Projects Preview will be a more
informal walk around to visit with the presenters. Stop by their table to discuss the projects you are
interested in that are befitting to your business.
Presenters
CONFIRMED PRESENTERS:
CITY OF LINCOLN
PUBLIC WORKS & UTILITIES
Donna Garden
Associate Director
555 S. 10 th St., Ste. 208
Lincoln, NE 68508
Phone: 402-441-8605
Email: dgarden@lincoln.ne.gov
CITY OF LINCOLN
PUBLIC WORKS & UTILITIES
Thomas S. shafer
Design/Construction Manager
949 W. Bond St., Ste. 200
Lincoln, NE 68521
Phone: 402-525-5644
Email: tshafer@lincoln.ne.gov
12700 West Dodge Road
Omaha, NE 68154
Phone: 402-255-3839
Fax: 402-255-3859
Email: sjuster@kirkham.com
LAMP RYNEARSON & ASSOCIATES, INC.
Brett Wawers
Senior Vice President
14710 West Dodge Road, Suite 100
Omaha, NE 68154
Phone: 402-496-2498
Email: brett.wawers@lra-inc.com
METROPOLITAN UTILITIES DISTRICT
No Presenter-Information at table
CITY OF OMAHA
3100 South 61st Avenue
Omaha, NE 68106
Phone: 402-504-7914
Email: John _ Velehradsky@mudnebr.com
Presenter to be Determined
949 W. Bond St., Ste. 200
Lincoln, NE 68521
CH2MHILL
Kent Bienlien
Central Park Plaza
222 South 15th Street, Suite 1402-S
Omaha, NE 68102
Phone: (402) 342-9765
Email: K ent.Bienlien @CH2M.com
E & A CONSULTING GROUP, INC.
John Meng-Frecker, PE, LS
330 North 117th Street
Omaha, NE 68154
Phone: 402-895-4700
Cell: 402.510.3426
Email: johnm@eacg.com
JEO CONSULTING GROUP, INC.
Tyler Hevlin
11717 Burt St., Suite 210
Omaha, NE 68154
Phone: (402) 392-9901
Fax: (402) 934-3681
Email: thevlin @jeo.com
KIRKHAM MICHAEL
Sorin Juster
OLMSTEAD & PERRY CONSULTING
ENGINEERS INC.
Greg Perry
Engineer
10730 Pacific Street, Suite 232
Omaha, NE 68114
Phone: 402-399-8552
Email: gregp @olmstedperry.com
THOMPSON, DREESEN & DORNER
Doug Dreesen
10836 Old Mill Rd
Omaha, NE 68154
Phone: 402-330-8860
Email: ddreessen@td2co.com
WADE TRIM
Jeffrey L. Ray, PE
Senior Engineer
1907 Harney Street, Omaha, NE 68102
402.345.3900 office | 402.960.0801 cell |402.345.3901 fax
Email: jray@WadeTrim.com
Thank you to
Projects Preview Sponsor
Concrete Industries, Doug Mohrman
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2015 NUCA of Nebraska Annual Conference
Hotel Reservation Information:
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Deadline for NUCA of Nebraska Convention
Group Rate: January 9, 2015
Group Rate: $112 + tax
Conference Schedule
January 30, 2015
Reservations in the NUCA of Nebraska Room
January 30, 2015
1:00 - 10:00 p.m.
Cornhusker, Marriott
333 S. 13th Street
Lincoln, NE 68508
Block must be made by phone.
Cornhusker Marriott - 1-866-706-7706
Friday, January 30, 2015 Annual Conference
11:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.
Laugh, Engage, Sing!
12:00 - 1:00 p.m.
NUCA of Nebraska Board Meeting
Registration
1:00 - 2:30 p.m.
Breakout Session 1 - Arbor 1 - Bob Gordhamer
1:00 - 2:30 p.m.
Breakout Session 2 - Arbor 2 - Trent Nowka
1:00 - 2:30 p.m.
Breakout Session 3 - Hawthorne - Dan Kuester
2:30 - 5:00 p.m.
Exhibits
2:45 - 4:30 p.m.
Projects Preview - Lancaster Ballroom - Cocktails will be
Available
4:30 - 5:15 p.m.
Cocktail Reception - Pictures with Johnny Rodgers
4:30 - 9:45 p.m.
Silent Auction
5:15 - 6:00 p.m.
President Welcome - Jesse Walz - Lancaster Ballroom
NUCA National Update by Kara Habrock
Why State Advocacy is important - Trent Nowka
6:00 - 6:30 p.m.
Dinner and NUCA of Nebraska Annual Meeting
6:30 - 7:30 p.m.
Keynote Speaker - Johnny Rodgers
7:30 - 8:00 p.m.
Pictures with Johnny Rodgers - Signing autographs
7:30 - 9:30 p.m.
Entertainment - Dueling Pianos
Enjoy two consecutive hours of dueling pianos. Bring your fun attitude... ...be ready to laugh and
sing! We’ll rock any event looking for FUNtastic foot-stomping fun.
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NUCA of Nebraska 2015 Annual Conference Speakers
TRENT NOWKA
Nowka & Edwards
Speakers
Trent Nowka has worked in government relations since
1978. While in college, he worked for Senator Dick Marvel
who was Speaker of the Legislature. Upon graduation from the
University of Nebraska-Lincoln Trent became a legislative aide
for Congresswoman Virginia Smith, focusing on agricultural and
educational issues. After earning his degree from UNL in 1984, Trent became the
Director of Government Affairs for the Nebraska Farm Bureau
Federation. He was responsible for coordinating federal and
state legislative policies as well as establishing and directing the
organization’s political action committee.
In 1993, Trent accepted an offer to become Legislative Counsel
for Governor Ben Nelson. In this position, he was the Governor’s
lobbyist to the Nebraska Unicameral and directed the Governor’s
legislative and policy agendas. He was also the Governor’s liaison
to state agency directors and state constitutional officers.
Trent went into partnership with Bruce Cutshall in 1998. In
this position, he has helped represent a wide diversity of clients
before the Nebraska Legislature. He has also been retained as a
consultant to assist with legislative elections and statewide ballot
issues. Why Your Involvement in State Advocacy
Impacts Your Business
Trent Nowka from Nowka & Edwards (NUCA of Nebraska’s
lobbying firm) will share the history of how the Unicameral
(Nebraska legislature) was formed. He will discuss how a bill
becomes a law, will talk about why it is important to be aware and
participate in advocacy and building relationships with lawmakers,
and will explain how that impacts your business and the utility
construction industry. You’ll leave this session with a better
understanding about the legislative process and have information
to help prepare for your participation in NUCA of Nebraska’s
Legislative Day on February 26, 2015.
DAN KUESTER
Staying Competitive in a Changing World
If you have a desire to be a leader in your industry, it is essential
that you know how to drive change and build teams to stay ahead
of the competition. This session will provide you with the tools to
prepare you and your team for the emotional roller coaster that
comes with the many changes you will experience. Why you do
what you do will seldom change, but how you do your business will
always change. Stay ahead of the curve by properly preparing your
most important asset – your employees. Join Dan Kuester in this
energized session which will outline how to stay ahead of the pack
by effectively leading people and managing change.
BOB GORDHAMER
Measurement Technologies, Inc.
Robert J. Gordhamer is the owner of
Gordhamer & Associates and Measurement
Technologies, Inc. He has more than 40 years
of experience in the Water and Sewer Industry,
during which time he has gained practical knowledge regarding:
estimating; outside sales at the distribution level; managing a
Waterworks distributorship; and working for various manufacturers
as a Regional Salesman, Product Manager, National Distributor
Sales Manager, and National Sales Manager. Bob has used this
experience as owner of a Manufacturer Representative agency
in the Pacific Northwest and a small manufacturing company.
He is a life member of the American Water Works Association
(AWWA), as well as a member of the AWWA’s Disinfection of
Facilities Committee. Bob also serves as the Sub-Committee Chair
for AWWA’s C-655 Field Dechlorination standard, and C-651
Disinfecting Water Mains standard.
Changes in the Revised AWWA C-651
Disinfecting Water Mains Standard and How
it Relates to the C-655 Field Dechlorination
Standard
The presentation will cover three areas of field chlorination and
dechlorination:
1.
Changes in AWWA’s revised C-651 Disinfecting Water
Mains standard being released in the next year. These
changes may affect the ways a contractor will perform his
field chlorination, flushing and pressure testing methods of
new water mains.
2.
How to judge what method and equipment is best for your
projects and crews. Learn how to use Calcium Hypochlorite as
a solution and inject into the system during super chlorinating
procedures.
3.
Review the requirements in AWWA’s C-655 standard for field
dechlorination. Conduct a cost comparison for dechlorination
chemicals in relationship to the environmental cost of using
an improper chemical.
Faith Regional Hospital
Dan Kuester was born and raised in Northeast
Nebraska. He attended Elgin Public High School
and enlisted in the United States Navy, where he
proudly served his country for four years. Dan’s
interest for the Armed Forces led him to enlist in the United
States Army, where he retired in 2002, after 23 years of loyal
service. He retired with the distinguished rank of First Sergeant.
Upon Dan’s retirement from the Army, he was employed as a
Communications Consultant with Curtis and Associates where
he facilitated workshops on how to set and achieve personal and
professional goals. Dan then shared his talents while working for
the Veteran’s Affairs for the State of Nebraska. He is currently
working in the Human Resources Department as the Service
Excellence Coordinator for Faith Regional Hospital in Norfolk,
Nebraska where his passion and knowledge of Human Resources
have aided the entire hospital.
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Dan has received numerous awards for excellence and has been
a leader in several organizations on several levels. He has given
seminars at the local, state and national levels concerning several
important topics concerning today’s businesses including leadership,
stress management, retention, and effectively dealing with change
in an organization.
KARA HABROCK
NUCA National Treasurer and
NUCA of Nebraska’s Industry &
Gov’t Relations Committee Chair
Kara is the owner of L.G. Roloff Const. in Omaha. She
will present an update regarding national legislative and
regulatory issues, as well as membership benefits.
NUCA of Nebraska 2015 Annual Conference Speakers
Johnny has been honored as:
•
The Most Valuable Player in the history of the Big 8 Conference
•
Sports Illustrated’s “Husker Player of the Century”
•
College Football Hall of Fame inductee in 2000
•
1973 first-round draft choice of the San Diego Chargers
•
1973 Rookie of the Year while playing for the Montreal Allouettes of
the Canadian Football League
•
All Pro 1974-1976
•
1975 Grey Cup Champions (Canadian Football’s Superbowl)
•
Author of Era of Greatness, Coach Bob Devaney’s Final Four Seasons
•
Founder of the Johnny Rodgers Youth Foundation which annually presents the “Johnny
The Jet Rodgers National College Football Return Specialist Award” sponsored by TD
Ameritrade. Each year the award goes to the most outstanding college kickoff or punt returner in
the nation.
“Never Fair Catch! What It Means To Be Fearless In Your Life”
Using actual film footage and relevant personal stories on and off the football field, Johnny Rodgers shows
his audiences that it is not how fast you get there, but that timing is everything, and it’s that you get there
that counts. He says, “Don’t out-think yourself….sometimes it’s not about thinking it’s about following
your inner self and just reacting to situations as they come. You have to be in sync with your teammates,
because everybody has got to get a block”, says Rodgers.
Rodgers reveals 11 competitors such as fear, ego, jealousy, laziness, etc. that must be blocked on every play.
Audiences will quickly recognize the real challenges standing between them and their goal line.
Speakers
Keynote Speaker Johnny Rodgers
Born with asthma in 1951 and diagnosed with tuberculosis at the age of five,
Johnny Rodgers had a rough start in life to say the least! Johnny knows first-hand
what it’s like to be vulnerable and feel helpless. But Johnny also knows what it
feels like to work with others, both on and off the field, to achieve your wildest
dreams!
Johnny believes that “Good performance is about participating at a high level in whatever you desire to
achieve. High performance is about taking your game to the highest level you think possible, and then
deciding to take it to even another level! We’re talking about taking it “Over The Top”!
This presentation is informative and entertaining as Rodgers easily builds rapport with audiences. Knowledge
of the game of football is not a prerequisite. Non-sports fans will gain equal lessons in the areas of risk
reduction, ways to increase their odds, and new rules of engagement for building better alliances with others.
In this presentation, you will learn:
• 7 steps you can apply to your career today that will change your results and your life.
• Why you should memorize the definition of F.O.C.U.S.
• The single most important element in improving your results.
• 11 defenders that stand in your way.
• How to create “Your Playbook for Success.”
Have your picture taken with Heisman Trophy winner Johnny Rodgers
during cocktail reception and you can take it home autographed by Johnny.
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Mens
REGISTRATION
Event Map
Womens
2015 ANNUAL CONFERENCE MAP
SPECIAL THANKS TO OUR 2015 SPONSORS
CONFIRMED SPONSORS:
SILVER
SPONSOR
Sponsors
PLATINUM
SPONSOR
BRONZE
SPONSOR
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Attendee Registration
NUCA of Nebraska 2015 Annual Conference
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Name(s) of Attendee(s)
Please specify which breakout session you will be attending.
1. ________________________________Email:_______________________________
q Disinfecting Water Main Standards
q State Advocacy
q Staying Competitive
Special Dietary Needs:
2. ________________________________Email:_______________________________
q
Disinfecting Water Main Standards
Special Dietary Needs:
q State Advocacy
q
Staying Competitive
3. ________________________________Email:_______________________________
q
Disinfecting Water Main Standards
Special Dietary Needs:
q State Advocacy
q
Staying Competitive
4. ________________________________Email:_______________________________
q
Disinfecting Water Main Standards
Special Dietary Needs:
q State Advocacy
q
Staying Competitive
Company:
Address:
City:
State:
Zip:
Phone:
Registration Fee:
NUCA Member Rate
(# Company Representatives)
Add’l Member (# Company Representatives)
Prospective Member Rate (# Comp. Representatives)
Add’l Member (# Company Representatives)
Spouse/Guest
X
$125 $
X
$100 $
X
$200 $
X
$175 $
X
$ 50 $
Name: __________________________________________________________
_______#
Meal Count for Dinner
Special Dietary Needs:
TOTAL
$
Registration must be received no later than January 23, 2015.
50% Fee Refund on Cancellations made by January 23, 2015. (Refunds will be processed after accounts have been
completed).
Payment Method: p Visa p Mastercard p American Express p Discover p Bill Me p Check (Payable to NUCA
of Nebraska, 1633 Normandy Ct., Suite A, Lincoln, NE 68512) or email to info@nucanebraska.com
Name as it appears on credit card: ________________________________________________________________________________
Account: # __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ Expiration Date:__ __ / __ __ Sec Code: _______
Signature:___________________________________________________________________________________________________
Credit Card Billing Address:____________________________________________________________________________________
Payment Receipt Emailed To: ___________________________________________________________________________________
When you provide a check as payment, you authorize us either to use information from your check to make a one-time electronic fund transfer from your account or to process the payment as a check
transaction. When we use information from your check to make an electronic fund transfer, funds may be withdrawn from your account as soon as the same day we receive your payment, and you will
not receive your check back from your financial institution.
2015 Annual Conference Exhibitors
Participant 1:_________________________________________________________________
Email:______________________________________________________________________
Participant 2:_________________________________________________________________
Email:______________________________________________________________________
Address: ____________________________________________________________________
City:_____________________________________ State: _______________ Zip: __________
Phone:______________________________________________________________________
Product/Service Company Provides: _________________________________________________
___________________________________________________________________________
Exhibit fee includes one (1) skirted 3-foot x 8-foot table, 2 chairs, waste basket, electricity with power
strip, and dinner for (2) representatives from your company/business. Exhibitors will be recognized during
announcements at the convention, in the newsletter, in on-site materials, and on signage at the convention.
_____Exhibit Fee $250
Add’l Representative(s) (# rep) ____ X $100 $ _________
Name(s)________________________________________
_____Dinner (# Attending)
Email(s): _______________________________________
for meal count only
Special Dietary Needs: _____________________________
Exhibitor Needs:
_____I will need electrical power for my display - No Charge.
_____Other requests: (please specify)________________________________________________
Special Dietary Needs: __________________________________________________________
Total Exhibit Fees: $________________
q
q
Exhibitor hours are 2:30 - 5:00 p.m.
My logo is attached as a .jpg file, for recognition on onsite signage.
I would be willing to donate a door prize.
Please submit form with payment information by January 16, 2015 to:
Exhibitor Registration
Company/Business Name:________________________________________________________
NUCA of Nebraska, 1633 Normandy Court, Suite A, Lincoln, NE 68512, fax to 402-476-6547 or email
to info@nucanebraska.com
Payment Method:
Nebraska)
qVisa  qMasterCard  qAmerican Express  qDiscover  qCheck (Payable to NUCA of
Name as it appears on credit card: _________________________________________________________
Account # __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ Expiration Date __ __ / __ __Sec. Code _______
Signature: __________________________________________________________________________
Credit Card Billing Address:__________________________________________________________________________________________
Payment Receipt Emailed To: ____________________________________________________________
When you provide a check as payment, you authorize us either to use information from your check to make a one-time
electronic fund transfer from your account or to process the payment as a check transaction. When we use information from your check to make an electronic fund transfer, funds
may be withdrawn from your account as soon as the same day we receive your payment, and you will not receive your check back from your financial institution.
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2015 Annual Conference Sponsorship Packages
q Platinum - $5,000
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•
•
•
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2 complimentary registrations to the Annual Conference •
Reserved dinner table for 8
•
Company logo in all event material and conference sign
•
Sponsor announced and recognized during the event
Recognition in Inside Scoop newsletter
Sponsors
q Gold - $2,500
•
•
•
•
q Silver - $1,000
Company logo in all event material and conference sign
Sponsor announced and recognized during the event
Recognition in Inside Scoop newsletter
 q Bronze - $500
1 complimentary registration to the Annual Conference •
Company logo in all event material and conference sign
•
Sponsor announced and recognized during the event
•
Recognition in Inside Scoop newsletter
Company logo on conference sign
Sponsor announced and recognized during the event
Recognition in Inside Scoop newsletter
Company/Organization Name:__________________________________________________________
Contact Person: ___________________________________ Email: ___________________________
Address: _________________________________________________________________________
City: ____________________________________________State: ______________ Zip: _________
Phone: __________________________________________________________________________
 My logo is attached as a .jpg file, for recognition on onsite signage.
Please submit form with payment by January 16, 2015 to:
NUCA of Nebraska, 1633 Normandy Court, Suite A., Lincoln, NE 68512, fax to 402-476-6547 or
email to info@nucanebraska.com
Payment Method:
qVisa  qMasterCard  qAmerican Express  qDiscover  qCheck (Payable to NUCA of Nebraska)
Name as it appears on credit card: _________________________________________________________
Account: #__ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ Expiration Date:__ __ / __ __Sec. Code:_______
Signature: __________________________________________________________________________
Credit Card Billing Address:__________________________________________________________________________________________
Payment Receipt Emailed To: ____________________________________________________________
When you provide a check as payment, you authorize us either to use information from your check to make a one-time electronic fund transfer from your account or to process
the payment as a check transaction. When we use information from your check to make an electronic fund transfer, funds may be withdrawn from your account as soon as the
same day we receive your payment, and you will not receive your check back from your financial institution.
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Participate in the Silent Auction to Benefit the
NUCA of Nebraska Scholarship Fund
NUCA of Nebraska is challenging each member company to donate an item or underwite
an item from a list of predetermined items to the Silent Auction. If you would like to
participate, please notify the NUCA of Nebraska of the item(s) that you plan to donate
by January 23, 2015. We’d also like to receive a photo by email of your item(s), so that
we can post it on the NUCA of Nebraska website and use it to help promote the Silent
Auction.
NUCA of Nebraska members are also encouraged to solicit donations from vendors, area
businesses and others for the Silent Auction.
Please submit donation form by January 23, 2015 to:
NUCA of Nebraska, 1633 Normandy Court, Suite A., Lincoln, NE 68512, fax to
Auction Item(s)
Description of Item:_____________________________________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________________________________________
Value of item: $_____________________
Description of Item:_____________________________________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________________________________________
Value of item: $_____________________
Total Value of item(s): $_____________________
q
Contact me with a list of items to underwrite.
Silent Auction
NUCA of Nebraska will host a Silent Auction in the Lancaster Room during the
evening banquet. The proceeds from the Silent Auction will be designated for scholarships
that are awarded to graduating high school seniors who are entering a trade school, 2-year
or 4-year program at an accredited post-secondary institution. Graduating high school
seniors must be a student whose parents are owners or employees of a NUCA of Nebraska
Member Company.
Company/Organization Name: ____________________________________________________________________
Email: ________________________________________________Phone: _________________________________
Address: ______________________________________________________________________________________
City: _________________________________State: ___________Zip: ___________________________________
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