2011 Picnic schedule information

Friday, July 29      Saturday, July 30    Sunday, July 31

  Friday, July 29
8 AM
Don Chute Memorial Golf Outing
Olde Highlander - at the base of the ski hill behind Olympia Resort

The Don Chute Memorial will be a fun way to kick off your network connect with the people you're networking with at the Picnic - in memory of a friend - Don Chute - who loved golf and sure knew how to have fun.

Format will be a 4 person scramble - first tee time is 8:00 am.
Cost is $55 for 18 holes w/shared cart, 2 drink tickets and a sandwich ticket
.
A portion of the proceeds will go to Don's favorite charity - Heartbound Ministries.

Prizes will be awarded for fun stuff like long drive, longest putt, shortest putt, "colored ball" team score, etc.
Prizes are courtesy of our Picnic Recreation Sponsor, IPC Pulex/Eagle Power, and local businesses.

2 - 4:30 PM  
Picnic Safety Workshop
Montreal Room - 3rd floor of hotel near elevators.
JRC Picnic tent - Outside the Olde Highlander Chalet - at the base of the ski hill behind Olympia Resort

ANSI Aerial Lift Access Operator Certification
David Webb and Don Stieve, International Equipment, Inc.
$50 Fee Required
ANSI Training and certification of operators for Scissor lifts and Aerial Work Platforms. Training follows guidelines and requirements as set by ANSI/SIA A92 Standards for operating, familiarization, training and instruction in use of equipment. Participants completing necessary requirements of class will certification cards for those particular types of equipment.
ANSI Training and certification of operators for Scissor lifts and Aerial Work Platforms. Training follows guidelines and requirements as set by ANSI/SIA A92 Standards for operating, familiarization, training and instruction in use of equipment. Participants completing necessary requirements of class will certification cards for those particular types of equipment.
Classroom training inside for all 4 types - scissor lift, aerial work platform, booms and tow behind equipment - with training materials for all 4 types.
Then testing outside with a Genie scissor lift and a Genie AWP available on site for testing.
Testing for booms and tow behind equipment can be completed when equipment is rented.

5:00 - 6 PM 
AUWC Membership Meeting
Montreal room - 3rd floor of hotel near elevators
The general meeting of the new Association of United Window Cleaners (AUWC)
Meet your AUWC Board of Directors
All window cleaners are welcome!

7-11 PM 
DSC Welcome Reception
Sponsored by Detroit Sponge & Chamois Inc
For all Picnic and Workshop attendees!

Crickets Lounge
- off the hotel lobby - across from the front desk.
An early start on networking  - pick up badges, handouts, etc.
Catering sponsored by
Detroit Sponge & Chamois


Saturday, July 30 -  Picnic Day!
 
9:00 AM 
- Noon 
 RHG Conference Room
Sponsored by Reach Higher Ground
Montreal room - 3rd floor of hotel near elevators
Registration
Pick up badges, handouts, etc. before 9:30.

9:30 AM
Picnic Morning Session
Opening remarks/ Introductions.
Before we get started, we introduce ourselves - so no one is a stranger.

9:40
Fabricating Debris - report on GPD Finland '11

10:10
Within Reach - Using the Right Access Equipment for the Job
David Webb, International Equipment, Inc.
Learn about different types of access equipment available, specific models and features, where, when and how they can be used. A must for anyone who's unsure of the many access equipment options available.

11:00
Drawing for
Ettore EZ Pure RO/DI system by RHG Products Company
Winner must be present - in the RHG Conference Room
- to win.
System will be shipped to the winner by RHG
.

Then head outside!
We're heading outside a full hour before the meal - and chef Mike will be out there with the BBQ smoker smoking away. No rush - plenty of time to run back to your room to drop off samples
Plenty of time to round up family members who've been out shopping or hanging out at the pool.

Noon
JRC Picnic tent
S
ponsored by J Racenstein & Co.
Outside the Olde Highlander Chalet - at the base of the ski hill behind Olympia Resort
Click here to see aerial view of Picnic area.

12:15 PM
Picnic Lunch

Family style meal.
Soft drinks included.
BBQ baby back ribs, pork, and chicken quarters, plus fresh picked roasted sweet corn on the cob.

1:15 PM
Networking activities in and around the JRC Picnic tent.

Outdoor demonstrations
Meet with other window cleaners, seminar speakers and Picnic sponsors.

Work Truck Show and Tell
Informal afternoon session in the Picnic parking lot - park at the bottom of the ski lift before 9:00 AM.
Attendees and sponsors can show their vehicle setups and special equipment.

Outdoor demos
Waterfed poles and systems
Screen washing
Hands on Self Rescue - with Jeff Scott
Fall restraint on a residential roof - with Jeff Scott

Roundtable discussions.
Tables will be available for roundtable discussions - planned or spontaneous.
Topics to include;
Waterfed pole work
ServiceCEO Window cleaning software
Screen washing
Stain and mineral deposit removal

2:00 Sponge Toss

3:00 Pitchburst balloon dunk

4:30
Door Prize drawings

Window Cleaning Supplies and other prizes.

Saturday evening
On your own. Check with other attendees.

Sunday, July 31

5:30 - 10:30 AM Fishing Charter-
meet outside lobby at 4:30
11:30 AM Free Fish cookout - South Shore Park in Milwaukee
(Ask for map.)

1:05 PM - Brewers and Astros at Miller Park (Let us know if you're interested.)
6:30 - 9 PM Racing at Slinger Speedway -
See Gary Mauer