Dear 2022 MGWA Education Event Attendees:
February 2022 will see us gathering for education and renewing friendships in Frankenmuth for our 94th annual event! We hope that you will join us at the Bavarian Inn as we bring you not only the Beginner and Advanced Fundamentals, but the Advance Education Tracks for the Seasoned Professional as well. We will once again have dedicated time to visit with our vendors from around the state and country, celebrate our awards winners, and enjoy great conversations! Be sure to join us for YOUR association’s Annual Meeting as well so you can continue to be part of YOUR association.
A Message from the President
To all attendees:
As we enter into our third year with this new format, we will continue to utilize the expertise of our manufacturers and suppliers for our education courses, as well as participate with the DEGLE once again. As you will see here and in the pages of the brochure (which can be accessed via the link below), we have expanded our Fundamentals course to include “Beginner” and “Advanced” Fundamentals tracks, running at the same time as a third track for our MGWA member contractors. We will once again have a dedicated time to view table-top displays from our supporting M&S members, a banquet, and Annual Meeting to conduct our association business. On behalf of the MGWA Board of Directors and the Conference Committee, I want to thank you for your patience as we continue to move in this new direction, and for their hard work in getting this show put together. We are “Better Together” and we continue to show this as members of MGWA.
Thank you for your support, and I look forward to seeing you in Frankenmuth.
Sincerely,
Charles “Buddy” Sebastian — President, MGWA
SCHEDULE OF EVENTS
(subject to change)
WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 16
Track 1 Basics
- 7:45 a.m. — Registration
- 8:30 a.m. — Water Well Records/ Communication/Documentation
- 9:30 a.m. — Well Classification, Well Head Completion, Isolation
- 10:30 a.m. — Break
- 10:45 a.m. — Well Plugging, Grouting Code (Techniques and Conditions)
- 11:30 a.m. — Common Misinterpreted Rules
- 12:30 p.m. — Lunch
- 1:30 p.m. — Types of Drilling in Michigan
- 2:15 p.m. — Chlorination, Disinfection, Sampling
- 2:45 p.m. — Well Drillers & Pump Installers Exam — Qualifications & Application Process
Track 2 Advanced
- 7:45 a.m. — Registration
- 8:00 a.m. — Safety First, Profit Will Follow
- 10:00 a.m. — Break
- 10:15 a.m. — Water Treatment — Testing, Selection & Profit
- 11:00 a.m. — Pump Selection & Life Cycle Costs
- 12:00 p.m. — Lunch
- 1:00 p.m. — 3-Phase — Features, Benefits, & Use
- 2:00 p.m. — VFD Advancement & Communication
Track 3 Masters of Groundwater
- 7:45 a.m. — Registration
- 8:00 a.m. — PFAS, What the Contractor and Association Need to Know
- 9:00 a.m. — Financial Planning and Value of Organization
- 10:00 a.m. — Break
- 10:15 a.m. — Exit Plan — Do You Have One?
- 11:00 a.m. — Taxes — How to Navigate Them Successfully
- 12:00 p.m. — Lunch
- 1:00 p.m. — Proper Insurance for the Industry
- 2:00 p.m. — Technology Update for Contractors and Staff
3:00-6:00 p.m. — Vendor Table-Top Exhibits
6:00-8:00 p.m. — Reception and Banquet
THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 17
Track 1 Basics
- 7:45 a.m. — Registration
- 8:00 a.m. — Water System Sizing and Design
- 9:00 a.m. — Pump Principles, Design and Application
- 10:00 a.m. — Break
- 10:15 a.m. — Pressure Tank Principles, Sizing, and Installation
- 11:00 a.m. — VFD Principles and Installation
- 12:00 p.m. — Lunch
- 1:00 p.m. — Hands-on Testing and Product Review
- 2:00 p.m. — Hands-on Testing and Product Review (cont.)
- 3:00 p.m. — Break
- 3:15 p.m. — System Troubleshooting Round Table
- 5:00 p.m. — End of Day
Track 2 Advanced
- 7:45 a.m. — Registration
- 8:00 a.m. — Proper Screen Selection and Use of Gravel Packing
- 9:00 a.m. — Efficient and Effective Wells
- 10:00 a.m. — Break
- 10:15 a.m. — Efficient and Effective Wells (cont.)
- 11:00 a.m. — Using the Right Chemicals for the Right Job
- 12:00 p.m. — Lunch
- 1:00 p.m. — Hands-on Testing and Product Review
- 2:00 p.m. — Hands-on Testing and Product Review (cont.)
- 3:00 p.m. — Break
- 3:15 p.m. — System Troubleshooting Round Table
- 5:00 p.m. — End of Day
Track 3 Masters of Groundwater
- 7:45 a.m. — Registration
- 8:00 a.m. — MGWA — Annual Meeting
- 10:00 a.m. — Break
- 10:15 a.m. — McEllhiney Lecture
- 11:00 a.m. — Safety In the Work Place
- 12:00 p.m. — Lunch
- 1:00 p.m. — Be Ready for DOT Inspection
- 2:00 p.m. — Type 2 Wells
- 3:00 p.m. — Break
- 3:15 p.m. — Large Capacity Wells — Planning, Budgeting, etc.
- 5:00 p.m. — End of Day
RESERVE YOUR HOTEL ROOM TODAY!
BAVARIAN INN LODGE
One Covered Bridge Lane
Frankenmuth, Michigan 48734
Lodge 855-652-7200
Reservations: Room rates are $139 a night and reservations can be made at 989-652-7200. In order to obtain the best rate, call and reserve your room before January 20, 2022. After this date, you will not receive the group rate!
