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Gulf Coast Chapter

The Gulf Coast Chapter of WEDA represents Alabama, Florida (West Coast), Georgia (Western), Louisiana, Mississippi and Texas. 

2022 Gulf Coast Chapter Annual Meeting  |   

When:
Monday, November 7, 2022
-to-
Wednesday, November 9, 2022 

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Where: 
Lowes New Orleans
300 Poydras St.
New Orleans, LA 70130
(504) 595-3300

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GENERAL INFORMATION:
The Gulf Coast Chapter of the Western Dredging Association is conducting its annual meeting from November 7-9, in New Orleans, LA. The meeting will provide a forum for exchanging information of interest to the dredging industry and its associates. Representatives from all areas of the industry, including regulatory, resource agencies, contracting, and manufacturing, will attend to discuss dredging economics, benefits, technologies, and current issues.

 TENTATIVE AGENDA 

  • Monday (11/7/22)
    • The Dredging 101 Course will be instructed by Dr. Donald Haynes from 1:00 to 5:00 PM. That will be followed by an Ice Breaker from 6-8 PM at the Lowes Hotel.
  • Tuesday (11/8/22)
    • The agenda will consist of technical presentations and a luncheon program with a keynote speaker.  The afternoon session will conclude with chapter business and appointment of board members for 2023.  Following this, an evening reception will be held aboard the Steamboat City of New Orleans.
  • Wednesday (11/9/22)
    • A unique half-day session will allow WEDA members and dredging industry personnel to meet USACE District representatives and state government officials on a one-on-one basis for discussion of upcoming dredging projects. 

LOCATION:
Located in the heart of Downtown New Orleans Art District, discover comfort, soulful experiences, and easy access to restaurants, shops, and historic sites around the Big Easy. The hotel features large guest room accommodations near the Riverfront.

DREDGING 101 SHORT COURSE - fee $100
The Dredging 101 - “Basics of Dredging, Dredged Material Management and Environmental Considerations” course has been developed and is provided exclusively by the Western Dredging Association (WEDA) for the purpose of helping anyone interested in learning about the basics of dredging and dredged material and environmental considerations in an easy, enjoyable and efficient manner.  |  view course details

REGISTRATION AND CONFERENCE FEES: All Attendees, Sponsors, and Exhibitors MUST register  |  

$300 - WEDA Members | $400 - Non-Member | $200 - Gov't Employees 

Fees include access to all functions, including meetings, presentations, and exhibitors and services throughout the conference. The fees also include the following events:

  1. Icebreaker with light hors d'oeuvres on Monday evening
  2. Breakfast & Luncheon with Keynote Speaker + Coffee and Snacks – Tuesday
  3. The Offsite Reception on Tuesday evening on the New Orleans Riverfront Steamboat
  4. Brunch + Coffee and Snacks - Wednesday
  5. *WEDA's Dredging 101 Short Course can be added for an additional $100 fee. You may attend the course without attending the conference.

HOTEL RESERVATIONS:

SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES: (Note: Sponsorships DO NOT include any registrations. All attendees, sponsors, and exhibitors MUST register at the member or non-member rates.)

Click here to sponsor and register

Diamond Sponsor - $2500.00

  1. Features special recognition, signage, and marketing items.
  2. Exhibition Table
  3. Advertising in Conference agenda, Conference PowerPoint rotation
  4. Project Pictures or video on Powerpoint
  5. Recognition at the event
  6. Signage at the event 

Gold + Exhibition Table - $1500.00

  1. Advertising in Conference agenda, Conference PowerPoint rotation
  2. Project Pictures or video on Powerpoint
  3. Recognition at the event
  4. Signage at the event
  5. Exhibition Table

Gold - $1000.00

  1. Advertising in Conference agenda, Conference PowerPoint rotation
  2. Project Pictures or video on Powerpoint
  3. Recognition at the event
  4. Signage at the event

Silver - $500.00

  1. Advertising in Conference agenda, Conference PowerPoint rotation
  2. Recognition at the event
  3. Signage at the event 

PAYMENTS BY CHECK (SPONSORSHIPS ONLY)
If you are a sponsor paying by check, please contact Mr. Ken Myers at ken@usdredge.com to make payment arrangements.

PDH CERTIFICATES:

Professional Development Hours (PDHs) certificates will be available for this meeting.

If you have any questions, please contact us at Info@WesternDredging.org. On behalf of the Gulf Coast Chapter Board, we look forward to seeing you in New Orleans this November!  

Thank you,

Ken Myers
WEDA, Gulf Coast Chapter President

 

  

 

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