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2019 Industry Day
The Greater Kansas City (GKC) Post of the Society of American Military Engineers (SAME) is pleased to invite you to participate in our 11th Annual Industry Day Education & Training Workshop. This year’s event will be held at the Overland Park Convention Center on June 25-27, 2019. We believe we have put together a great program for everyone, with a broad selection of topics to choose from. The draft agenda for this year's event is below. please check back for an updated agenda.
AGENDA - SAME GKC Post Industry Day & Training Conference
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TUESDAY – June 25, 2019
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Registration
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1:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m.
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Exhibit Set-up
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1:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m.
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Icebreaker in Exhibit Hall
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5:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.
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WEDNESDAY – June 26, 2019
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Registration
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7:00 a.m. – 3:30 p.m.
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Continental Breakfast – Exhibit Hall
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7:00 a.m. – 8:00 a.m.
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Opening Ceremony - Hillary
- Buddy Barnes, SAME National President
- National Anthem
- Color Guard/Calvary Angels – w/honoree Commander
- Opening Remarks
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8:00 a.m. – 8:45 a.m.
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Keynote Speaker – Jerry Paulsen
Former US Army
President/CEO of Paulsen Productions, Inc. , President of Guam Business Discovery; and Founder & Executive Director of Operation Horses and Heroes
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8:45 a.m. – 9:45 a.m.
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Networking in Exhibit Hall
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9:45 a.m. – 10:30 a.m.
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Break/Snacks
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9:45 a.m. – 10:30 a.m.
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Track Sessions A-D
**See Track Sessions at end of Schedule
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10:30 a.m. – 11:30 a.m.
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Networking in Exhibit Hall
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11:30 a.m. – 1:30 p.m.
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Lunch in Exhibit Hall
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12:00 p.m. – 1:30 p.m.
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Track Sessions A-D
**See Track Sessions at end of Schedule
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1:30 p.m. – 2:30 p.m.
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Break/Snacks – Exhibit Hall
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2:30 p.m. – 3:30 p.m.
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Agency Panel– David Mugan/VA, Dr. Donna Peebles/Army HQ SB, Mary Urey/AFCEC
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3:30 p.m. – 5:00 p.m.
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Evening Social
Food-Drinks-Entertainment!
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5:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.
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THURSDAY – June 27, 2019
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Registration
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6:30 a.m. – 8:00 a.m.
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Continental Breakfast
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6:30 a.m. – 8:00 a.m.
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Remarks GKC Post President/Hillary Weber, Recognition/Awards
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7:30 a.m. – 8:00 a.m.
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USACE Kansas City District - Fiscal Year 2019 Mission and Procurement Opportunities
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8:00 a.m. – 9:00 a.m.
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BREAK – Exhibit Hall
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9:00 am. – 9:30 a.m.
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USACE Little Rock, Omaha, Tulsa Districts Fiscal Year 2019 Mission and Procurement Opportunities
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9:30 a.m. – 10:30 a.m.
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BREAK
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10:30 a.m. – 10:45 a.m.
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Track Sessions A-D
**See Track Sessions at end of Schedule
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10:45 a.m. – 11:45 a.m.
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EXHIBIT TEARDOWN
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11:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.
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Lunch on Your Own
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11:45 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.
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Government Agency One-on-Ones
USACE Kansas City, Little Rock, Omaha, & Tulsa District Programs, VA, Guam
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1:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m.
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TRACK SESSIONS
Wednesday A.M.
10:30 – 11:30
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Session Title
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Fight or Flight: Pre and Post Award Procurement Protests
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Sediment Cap Design & Placement
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Building Information Modeling (BIM) for Advancing USACE Civil Works Life Cycle Engineering
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Bonding for Small Business
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Session Speaker
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Mark “Hawk” Thomas, Esq., Reid Law
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James Gravette (NAVFAC), Stavros Patselas/Tetra Tech, Roxanne Clarke/Tetra Tech
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Edward Beadenkopf, PE, CFM; and Matthew Koch - ATKINS
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Jerry Fallen/Surety Manager at Haas & Wilkerson, Monica Donatelli/Surety Dept. Manager, IMA, Inc.; Zach Bradley/Pres. Of Surety Support Services
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TRACK SESSIONS
Wednesday P.M.
1:30 – 2:30
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Session Title
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Design-Build Delivery Innovation Panel with F.E. Warrant AFB Team
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Destructive Treatments of PFAS: A technology Review
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Designing from Inside the Box:
Developing an Innovative Temporary Closure Structure for Two USACE Dams with Numerous Design Constraints
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Government Panel
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Speaker
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Health Facilities Group, Ross and Baruzzini, and United Excel
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Jim Fenstermacher PE/OBG Engineers
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Mead and Hunt
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Kay Baltz-Army HQ SB, Mary Urey-AFCEC SB, Ken Surmeier-SBA, David Mugan-VA SB
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TRACK SESSIONS
Thursday A.M.
10:45-11:45
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Session Title
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Just what Are They Thinking?
Interactive Workshop to identify and assess how you want people/clients to perceive you
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Highly Efficient Subsurface Investigations in Large Building on Active Installations
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Kansas State University Chiller Expansion Project
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Insurance for Small Business
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Speaker
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Jerry Paulsen – Paulsen Productions
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Karen Campbell/NAVFAC SE, Travis Lewis/NAVFAC Engineering & Expeditionary Warfare Center, Todd Creamer/Geosyntec Consultants
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Dave Roberts PE, Olsson
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Branden Banks and Josh Goodman, Haas & Wilkerson Insurance
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We look forward to having you out to this signature event!
Keynote Speaker
Gerald “Jerry” Paulsen
President/CEO of Paulsen Productions
Mr. Gerald “Jerry” Paulsen is President/CEO of Paulsen Productions based in Elgin, Illinois. He is an internationally recognized expert in the field of professional development, attended the University of Illinois, has a Masters Certificate in Communication, and is a published author. Mr. Paulsen has been designing, developing and conducting presentation skills management and leadership programs throughout the United States, Brazil, Canada, Puerto Rico, Mexico and Europe since 1994. Paulsen Productions currently has offices in the United States, Brazil, and China.
Armed with over 20 years of experience, Jerry delivers programs and his messages clearly and profoundly. Jerry also walks his talk, always looking polished and professional. A former military non-commissioned officer, Jerry learned from personal experience how image can define a career.
Mr. Paulsen has worked with federal and state governments, Fortune 500’s, and hundreds of small and emerging companies worldwide. Prior to founding his business, he served with distinction in law enforcement for fifteen years, receiving numerous commendations both as a patrol officer and detective, and received the honor of Police Officer of the Year in 1993. He is most proud of his service to his country as an Army veteran, serving in numerous assignments.
Now, as a highly respected business owner, Mr. Paulsen is a well recognized and respected in all corporate circles, traveling extensively throughout the United States and abroad, conducting his programs, seminars and workshops helping corporations grow and polishing the skills of their employees at all levels - from new hire to senior management. Jerry’s work and his dedicated team of professionals give extreme care to working with everyone, as he is constantly sought after to speak and provide his expertise at conferences, workshops, company retreats and corporate coaching around the world.
Jerry’s credentials are unquestionable, having spoken at national conferences and conventions throughout the United States and abroad. He has worked with the corporate world for more than 15 years, where he delivers keynote speeches, and follows up with breakout sessions where participants are a part of the program in his unique highly interactive sessions.
With an impressive list of clients including American Express Financial Services, the United States Army, U.S. Small Business Administration, U.S. Department of Labor, Astra Zeneca, Associação Brasileria de Cosmetologia, Marcus & Millichap, Deloitte & Touche, and Price Waterhouse Coopers. Jerry has clearly left his mark on thousands the world over.
Mr. Paulsen has received many awards and accolades, including being recognized by former President George H. W. Bush, the Outstanding Person of Illinois from Illinois Governor Jim Edgar and the Illinois Jaycees, the Award of Distinguished Citizen Award and is in the Who’s Who of Entrepreneurs. He is also the recipient of the United States Small Business Administration, 2008 Veteran Small Business Champion of the Year Award.
Jerry has grown Paulsen Productions to 3 divisions: Presentation Skills Dynamics™ , Education Impressionssm and Motivation ConceptsSM . He continues to inspire, lead and empower people worldwide.
Learn more about Gerry on his website.
Travel and Lodging Information
Event attendees are responsible for making their own travel arrangements. Below are hotel, rental car and airport information.
Lodging
Limited conference rate rooms are available until no later than May 23rd for $144.00 at the Sheraton Overland Park Hotel at the Convention Center. You may also call central reservations at 913-234-2100 or 800-325-3535 (toll-free).
The hotel is within walking distance of the convention center. Additional hotels within walking distance or a short drive of the convention center include:
Hilton Garden Inn, Overland Park
Courtyard Kansas City, Overland Park/Convention Center
Holiday Inn, Overland Park Convention Center
Parking
Free parking is available at the convention center, see parking map here.
Car Rental from KCI Airport
All rental car companies share a Grey Rental Car Shuttle stopping at marked terminal medians.
Alternate Transportation
Estimated Super Shuttle: (800) 243-6383 or (816) 243-5000, fee $17 (one way)
Estimated Taxi Fare: $40.00 (one way)
Uber and Lyft car services operate in Kansas City.
Driving Directions to Overland Park Convention Center
https://opconventioncenter.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/11/opcc-maps-2.pdf
Area Information
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Town Center Plaza is within 2 miles of the convention center and includes shops, restaurants, and a movie theater
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Topgolf is within 1 mile of the convention center
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The Indian Creek Trail is a 17-mile pedestrian and bike trail that runs through Kansas City and can be accessed within 1 mile of the convention center