2012 UMRA Conference of RSES

March 1st - 2nd - 3rd ~ Fargo ND / Hosted by the Red River Chapter

The UMRA (Upper Midwest Regional Association) of RSES (Refrigeration Service Engineers Society) is hosted this year by the Red River Chapter of Fargo, North Dakota. If you have never attended an 'UMRA' please: read on.

This year's Conference has been designed to offer In-Depth Presentations to explore the topics we have chosen. Topics we hope will be Very Well Worth Your Time & Investment.

Ground Source Heating:
Presenter: Brandon Darnell ~ Energy Dymanics Inc.
Static Pressure:
Presenter: Jon Williams ~ Auer Steel & Heating Company
Maxitrol Controls & Regulators:
Presenter: Rick Schultz ~ Minvalco
Sporlan Service Techniques:
Presenter: Rolf Blom & Tony Smestad ~ Sporlan
Conference Registration has been designed to be very affordable:


Early Bird
After February 21st
RSES Member
Single Package
$145.00
$160.00
RSES Member
Family Package
$175.00
$190.00
RSES Retired Members Package (w/ Guest)
$100.00
$115.00
Non-Member
Single Package
$245.00
$260.00
Non-Member
Family Package
$275.00
$290.00
RSES Member
Seminars Only
$ 40.00
$ 55.00
Non-Member
Seminars Only
$140.00
$155.00
Student
Package
$ 50.00
$ 65.00
Student
Seminars Only
$ 20.00
$ 35.00
('Package' includes ALL functions and activities & breakfast/lunch/dinners)
(Non-Member Registration includes membership for RSES)

The Conference will be at the Doublewood Inn of Fargo. We have a negotiated room rate of $89.00; call 701-233-3333 or 800-433-3235 to make your reservation (reference the RSES-UMRA Conference).
Room Rates are held until February 21st.

The Conference Guest Program has been designed to be very Informative, Informal and Entertaining. This is an opportunity that we have put forth some time and effort and we hope you and your Guest take full advantage of our efforts.

Here's what we have developed for our Guest Program:


Greenhouse & Gardening
~ Tips / Techniques / Tour


Hand Gun Safety
~ Hands on gun safety and use


Keynote Speakers
~ With Timely Information


And More . . .



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Schedule of Events:
Thursday:
March 1st 2012


6:00 pm - 10:00 pm
Hospitality Room & Pre-Registration

Friday:
March 2nd 2012


7:00 AM - 8:15 AM
Breakfast Open to all & Registration


UMRA Board Meeting

8:30 AM - 8:50 AM
Opening Ceremonies

9:00 AM - 11:15 AM
Topic #1 - Ground Source Dynamics

11:30 AM - 12:30 PM
Lunch - The ND Oil Boom Industry

1:00 PM - 3:30 PM
Topic #2 - Static Pressure Dynamics

3:30 PM - 5:00 PM
Board Meeting

6:00 PM
Dinner - Economic Update Topic



Saturday:
March 3nd 2012


7:00 AM - 8:00 AM
Breakfast Open to all


UMRA Board Meeting

8:30 AM - 11:15 AM
Topic #3 - Maxitrol Control Systems & Regulators

11:30 AM - 12:30 PM
Lunch

1:00 PM - 3:30 PM
Topic #4 - Sporlan Service Tips

3:30 PM - 5:00 PM
General Board Meeting

3:45 PM - 5:30 PM
CM / CMS Testing

6:00 PM
Dinner / Awards / Social



Sunday:
March 4th 2012
Travel Home

Guest Program:
Friday:
March 2nd 2012


7:00 AM - 8:15 AM
Breakfast

8:30 AM - 8:50 AM
Opening Ceremonies

9:00 AM - 11:00 AM
Hand Gun Safety - Red River Marksmanship Center

11:30 AM - 12:30 PM
Lunch - The ND Oil Boom Industry

1:00 PM - 3:30 PM
Shotwell Greenhouse Tour & Q&A w/ Gardener

6:00 PM
Dinner - Economic Update Topic



Saturday:
March 3nd 2012


7:00 AM - 8:00 AM
Breakfast

8:30 AM - 11:00 AM
Surprise Event

11:30 AM - 12:30 PM
Lunch

1:00 PM - 6:00 PM
Open Time (Shopping Available)

6:00 PM
Dinner

Times and Events are subject to change

Visit the Fargo-Moohead Convention & Vistors Center at www.fargomoorhead.org