Winter Survival—Clarkdale-Cottonwood Speaker: Don Davis, Wilderness Survival Institute Dialing 9-1-1 if you get stranded in your vehicle may not be enough. You need to know how to survive until help arrives. Learn crucial information, such as what to put in your vehicle survival kit, the dangers of hypothermia, frostbite, and carbon monoxide poisoning. Don’t get caught unprepared!

Welcome—Clarkdale-Cottonwood Speakers: Sam Elters, ADOT; Mayor Simmons, City of Prescott, AZ

General Session—Clarkdale-Cottonwood Room "What Changes have Occurred Over the Past Few Years in YOUR Agency?" Panel Members: Dusty Parsons, Navajo County; Joel Miller, ADOT; David Brinkley, City of Prescott; Mark DeVries, McHenry County Highway Department, Woodstock IL Moderators: Bret Hodne, City of West Des Moines, IA; Jerry Pickett, City of Greeley, CO

"Plower’s Ed" (Snowplow Simulator Training)—Sedona Room Speaker: Rick Powers, Arizona Department of Transportation, Globe, AZ Arizona State University is conducting research, sponsored by ADOT’s Globe District, as a pilot project to evaluate the effectiveness of simulator-based training for snowplow drivers- in terms of public safety and potential cost-savings. During this presentation, you will learn about ADOT’s experience and the operator’s reaction and opinion of simulator training.

New and Emerging Strategies for Road—Weather Management- Verde Room Speaker: Ray Murphy, US Department of Transportation, FHWA/ Resource Center Olympia Fields, IL You will learn about two emerging technologies designed to help winter maintenance managers make better informed road treatment decisions. Environmental Sensor Station (ESS) provides new guidelines for sitting road-weather sensor stations that provides data to assess weather impacts on roadways. Maintenance Decision Support System (MDSS) is an advanced decision support tool based on leading diagnostic and prognostic weather research capabilities and road condition algorithms.

11:10—12:00 Breakouts
Storm Scenarios—Sedona Room Speakers: Jerry Pickett, City of Greeley, CO; Terry Hough, City of Morgantown, WV This is an informal sessions with small break-out groups that will discuss various storms, how your department would handle them, and how your department’s actions compare to other organizations. You will leave with a better understanding of how various agencies handle similar problems and how you can improve yours.

Beginning Anti-Icing—Verde Room Speakers: Wilf Nixon, University of Iowa, Iowa City, IA; Robert Stowe, Asset Insight Technologies, LLC, Milton Freewater, OR If you want to know how to start an anti0icing program, this session is for you! You will receive information on how to get started as well as what potential pitfalls you face. At the conclusion of the presentation, an interactive audience brainstorming sessions will discuss possible solutions.

Lunch—Clarkdale-Cottonwood Room

1:30—2:20 Breakouts
Motivating Employees to Excellence—Sedona Room Speaker: Bret Hodne, City of West Des Moines, IA What does it take for an organization to inspire excellence and satisfaction among employees? Take advantage of the tools available for motivating employees to higher levels of productivity and pride.

The Challenges of Snow Removal in Pima County, AZ-Verde Room Speaker: Joe Soto, Pima County, AZ Snow removal in the southwest can be very different than in other parts of the country. There are many challenges to dealing with multiple conditions in one municipality. Learn how Pima County removes snow for cobblestone roads, how they plow in the mountains, and how they choose their equipment.

2:20—3:10 Breakouts
Blending: The Alchemy of Salt Brine in DeIcing—Sedona Room Speakers: Mark DeVries, McHenry County Highway Department, Woodstock, IL; Bret Hodne, City of West Des Moines, IA
This session will focus on the experiences of two agencies in the blending of salt brine with alternative deicing products. The goal was to find a cost efficient product that had the effectiveness needed to fight snow and ice. Learn about what equipment was used, the results that were achieved, and the obstacles encountered along the way.

Change Dynamics—Verde Room Speakers: John Scharffbillig, Minnesota Department of Transportation, St. Paul, MN; Change is a reality on our business. Come learn from a winter maintenance professionals what changes he has experienced over the years working in snow and ice removal. This session will also take a glimpse into the future and discuss potential changes that are on the horizon and how they may affect YOU!

3:40—4:30 Breakouts Snow Response Plans, "How, When and What to Plow"— Sedona Room Speaker: David Brinkley, City of Prescott, AZ Look at the benefits of establishing a written snow response plan, Offer suggestions regarding what items, or issues, should be considered when developing a response plan, Discuss the positive and negative effects of establishing policies and logistical expectations, Offer suggestions regarding the process of implementing an effective Snow Response Plan.

Operations in Cold Weather – Verde Room Speaker: Terry Reams, City of Edmonton Winter maintenance operations in a cold weather climate can be "interesting" at times. This session will examine various challenges that can be encountered when dealing with extreme climatic conditions and methods to overcome them. Some are operations, pavement repairs, training, and equipment.

8:00—9:30 General Sessions Laugh as though your Life Depends on It—Clarkdale-Cottonwood Room Speakers: Bob Wells; Dave Johnson; World Humor Organization This keynote presentation or interactive workshop energizes your people and raises the morale of your workplace. It is a laugh-filled session that gives you a fresh perspective on how positive attitudes and inclusive humor will influence productivity, workplace atmosphere, team trust and respect. You will learn exercises to control stress and shift attitudes. You will receive materials and information to help sustain a positive, cooperative and joy-filled environment throughout the year. Your people will appreciate you for recognizing the importance to a healthy work environment. And everyone will learn that "laughter is cheaper than therapy, quicker than Prozac!"

Customer-Friendly Snow Removal—Sedona Room Speakers: Tim Martin, City of Coeur d’Alene, ID
After successfully using snow gates to overcome the number one complaint of its citizens – snow berms- the City of Coeur d’Alene took advantage of the favorable response. The City developed an aggressive public relations campaign around snow removal and targeted everybody – from elementary school children to the local media. Find out how criticism soon became camaraderie!

Advanced Anti-Icing—Verde Room Speakers: Bret Hodne, City of West Des Moines, IA; Mark DeVries, McHenry County Highway Department, Woodstock, IL
Does your agency’s anti-icing need a tune-up? This session is for experienced end-users who are looking for strategies to enhance the overall quality of their anti-icing programs. The group discussion will focus on new technologies, deicer alternatives, blending, and other challenges encountered in the field. Come prepared to share your experiences!

Fighting the "Greatest Snow on Earth"—Sedona Room Speaker: Lynn Bernhard, Utah Department of Transportation, Salt Lake City, UT

Internal Research/ Budget Issues—Verde Room

Lunch and Raffle—Clarkdale-Cottonwood Room

Joe Soto, Pima County, AZ