September 9-11, 2025
The Lodge at Gulf State Park,
Gulf Shores
Agenda
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Tuesday September 9, 2024
Summit Fishing Trip | 6:30 AM
Zeke’s Marina
Summit Golf Outing | 8:00 AM
Gulf Shores Golf Club
Damage Investigation Workshop | 8:30 AM - 12:30 PM
Speaker: Roger Cox, ACTS
Utility Locator Training Workshop | 8:30 AM - 4:30 PM
Speaker: Bob Nighswonger, Utility Training Academy
Another Stupid Mistake! A Discussion on Making Routine Work Safer | 9:00 AM - 10:30 AM
Speaker: Sharon Lipinski, Habit Mastery Consulting
Another Stupid Mistake! A Discussion on Making Routine Work Safer | 1:00 PM - 2:30 PM
Speaker: Sharon Lipinski, Habit Mastery Consulting
Ground Penetrating Radar Training | 1:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Speaker: Dan Bigman, Bigman Geophysical LLC
Alabama 811 Reception | 5:00 PM - 6:30 PM
Located in the Exhibit area, with networking, food and drinks for all.
Wednesday September 10, 2024
Welcome & Opening Remarks | 7:50 AM - 8:00 AM
Your Reputation is Your Brand | 8:00 AM - 8:50 AM
Speaker: Scott Wozniak, Swoz Consulting
This session revolves around the importance of consistency and how best to utilize immediate feedback for continuous improvement. Understanding the value of branding can create successful relationships for your customers, your coworkers and other stakeholders.
Alabama 811 Annual Operations Update | 9:00 AM - 10:20 AM
Speaker: Annette Bowman, Alabama 811
Alabama 811 reports annually on its operations for the past year and its vision for the future. There are many exciting programs on the horizon for both AL811 members and excavators and you can find out about them first here!
CGA Update - 50 in 5 Initiative | 10:30 AM - 11:20 AM
Speaker: Khyrsanne Kerr, CGA
Learn how key CGA damage prevention initiatives assist stakeholders in keeping America safe and connected. Khrysanne will also give an overview of the latest D.I.R.T. report.
Networking with Exhibitors | 11:30 AM - 11:50 AM
Lunch | 12:00 PM - 1:20 PM
Networking with Exhibitors | 1:30 PM - 2:20 PM
Intro to SUE | 2:30 PM - 3:20 PM
Speaker: Andrew Clark, Surveying and Mapping (SAM)
Positive Response: How to Respond and When is More Than Initial Response Needed | 2:30 PM - 3:20 PM
Speaker: Jennifer Pickle, Kim Covan & Jeff Bice – Alabama 811
Broadband Expansion - What to Know and How to Keep Updated | 3:30 PM - 4:20 PM
Summit Reception / Door Prizes | 4:30 PM - 6:00 PM
Thursday September 11, 2024
Positive Response Codes - Contributing to Clarity or Confusion? | 8:00 AM - 8:50 AM
Drop in A Hat Topic Session | 9:00 AM - 9:50 AM
Speaker: Annette Bowman, Alabama 811 & Roger Cox, ACTS Now Inc.
Come join this fun and interactive session. During the week, we will collect various topics of interest and challenges being faced in real-world projects. This round table group discussion will allow for open discussion and problem-solving first hand.
Data Analysis Tools: Alabama 811’s Solution for Its Members | 9:00 AM - 9:50 AM
Speaker: Jason Clements, Progressive Partnering
Data can be the key to identifying and correcting issues in your damage prevention program. To assist our members, Alabama 811 has built out a data analysis tool. Progressive Partnering Data Architect will review this application, address how the data can be developed further and illustrate real examples of how data analysis can be beneficial.
What does "Reasonable Care" Look Like? | 10:00 AM - 10:50 AM
Speaker: Sandy Sanford, Cascio Sanford Government Law Group PLLC
Enforcement Trends and Real Field Issues | 11:00 AM - 11:50 AM
Speaker: Annette Bowman, Alabama 811
Locate Rodeo | 1:30 PM - 5:00 PM
Register to compete see Locate Rodeo page for signups.
Mandatory Rules meeting: 1:30pm
Competition starts: 2:00pm