Event Details
Ames, Iowa
Quality Inn and Suites Conference Center
2601 East 13th Street
Ames, Iowa 50010
September 17, 2019 — September 19, 2019
Workshop | September 17, 2019
Registration begins at 8:00 a.m.
Conference | September 18-19, 2019
Registration begins at 8:00 a.m.
5 Credit Hours
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About the Workshop
Attend this year’s workshop to learn about effective communication. There will be presentations on business communication, conducting effective meetings, interaction with the public, and more! As a bonus, you will also receive credit in the Leadership Institute.
About the Conference
This year’s conference is sure to be one you won’t want to miss! Along with a slate of several relevant presentations, you can look forward to “mousetraps and gadgets” and roundtable discussions. Attendees will have ample time to meet with their peers and many exhibitors.
Note: Attendance to either the workshop or the conference is not necessary to participate in the other.
Who Should Attend
All public employees are invited to attend. Anyone who is in a leadership position, such as a first-line supervisor, or aspires to be in such a position will especially benefit from the workshop. Secondary road and street maintenance supervisors and staff will especially benefit from the conference.
Scholarship Opportunity
We are offering a limited number of scholarships for first time attendees. Please contact Beth Richards at brich@iastate.edu for more information.
Workshop and Conference Credits
Attendance at the workshop and conference will each provide contact hours toward the Iowa Roads Scholar program.
Accommodations
Rooms are available at the Quality Inn and Suites (515-232-9260) for $94 plus tax. Mention “Streets & Roads” to get the special rate. The block will be released on September 2, 2019.
Mousetraps and Gadgets
Do you have an innovative idea or invention that has reduced costs or improved efficiency in your agency? Let us know about it! A prize will be given for the best mousetrap or gadget!
Bowling Event
Join us for a free event of bowling, pizza, beverages, and fun on Tuesday, September 17, 2019 from 4:00 – 6:00 pm. Buses will leave the hotel at 3:45 pm. There will be no charge for this event; however, you must be registered for the workshop and/or conference to attend.
Agenda
Workshop | Tuesday, September 17, 2019
| Time | Event Details |
|---|---|
| 8:00 a.m. | Registration |
| 8:25 a.m. | Welcome / Introduction |
| 8:30 a.m. | Use of Modern Technology in Communication with the Public |
| 9:30 a.m. | Interaction with the Public |
| 10:15 a.m. | Break |
| 10:30 a.m. | Conducting Effective Meetings |
| 11:15 a.m. | Business Communication |
| 12:00 p.m. | Lunch |
| 1:00 p.m. | Interpersonal Communication |
| 1:45 p.m. | Presentation Skills |
| 2:30 p.m. | Break |
| 2:45 p.m. | Use of Modern Technology in Communication with the Public |
| 3:30 p.m. | Wrap Up and Evaluations |
| 3:45 p.m. | Depart for Bowling Event |
Conference Day 1 | Wednesday, September 18, 2019
| Time | Event Detail |
|---|---|
| 8:00 a.m. | Registration |
| 8:30 a.m. | Welcome |
| 8:45 a.m. | WILL YOU BE READY? (Keynote Speaker) |
| 9:45 a.m. | Break / Vendor Time |
| 10:30 a.m. | Human Trafficking |
| 11:30 a.m. | ICEA Service Bureau Update |
| 12:00 p.m. | Lunch |
| 1:15 p.m. | Gravel Road Maintenance: Problems, Solutions, and Dealing with People |
| 2:00 p.m. | LTAP Update |
| 2:30 p.m. | Break / Vendor Time |
| 3:15 p.m. | Roadside Vegetation |
| 3:45 p.m. | Workplace Safety |
| 4:30 p.m. | Award Presentations |
| 4:45 p.m. | Door Prizes |
| 5:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m. | Vendor Time / Social Gathering |
Conference Day 2 | Thursday, September 19, 2019
| Time | Event Details |
|---|---|
| 8:00 a.m. | Passing the Gavel |
| 8:05 a.m. | Roundtable Discussions and Reports |
| 9:05 a.m. | Business Meeting / Elections |
| 9:15 a.m. | Iowa One Call |
| 10:00 a.m. | Break |
| 10:15 a.m. | Drama Free Communication |
| 11:15 a.m. | Mousetraps and Gadgets |
| 11:45 a.m. | Door Prizes |
Questions
If you have questions, contact Beth Richards at 515-294-2869 or brich@iastate.edu.