Annual Operations Conference
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The Louisiana Gas Association's 2022 Annual Operations Conference is scheduled for March 20-23 in Vidalia, LA. We can't wait to bring back our BBQ Cook-off, Fishing Tournament, Golf Tournament, Awards Banquet & Education - lots of fun to be had! For more information on the Bass Splash fishing tournament, please click here.
If you were previously registered for this event, you should have already received an email from the LGA office. If you have not received that email, please contact the LGA office at LGA@TatmanGroup.com.
*Please note the exhibit space is sold out. If you would like to still sponsor, please select "Sponsor Registration" below.
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Vidalia Conference & Convention Center 112 Front Street, Vidalia, LA 71373 |
AGENDA
Sunday, March 20th | |
12:00 pm | BBQ Cook-off Trailer Setup Available |
2:30 pm | Bass Splash Tournament Weigh-In |
5:00 pm | Fish Fry Social, Corn Hole & Awards Ceremony |
Monday, March 21st | |
5:00 am - 4:00 pm | 13th Annual Michael Hester BBQ Cook-off |
8:30 - 9:30 am | Golf Tournament Registration |
9:30 am - 2:30 pm | Golf Tournament |
3:00 - 5:00 pm | Exhibitor Setup |
5:00 - 9:00 pm | BBQ Social & Cornhole Tournament |
Tuesday, March 22nd | |
7:30 - 8:30 am | Registration & Breakfast with Exhibitors |
8:30 - 9:00 am | LGA + Vidalia Welcome |
9:00 - 11:00 am | Incident Command + Fire Investigation, Russell Shoultz & Dan Wallace |
11:00 - 12:00 pm | Distribution Integrity Management, OPS [Distribution] |
11:00 - 12:00 pm | Gas Gathering Rule, Danny Nichols & Wally McGaughey [Transmission] |
12:00 - 1:30 pm | Lunch with Exhibitors |
1:30 - 4:00 pm | Operations & Maintenance Roundtable, OPS |
4:00 - 5:00 pm | PHMSA Grant Program, Stuart Saulters [Distribution] |
4:00 - 5:00 pm | LDWF Presentation on Hog Management, Dr. James LaCour [Transmission] |
6:00 - 10:00 pm | Social with Exhibitors, Scholarship Auction & Award Presentation |
Wednesday, March 23rd | |
7:30 - 8:30 am | Breakfast with Exhibitors |
8:30 - 9:30 am | Dig Laws/Safe Excavation, LA One Call Team |
9:30 - 9:45 am | Break |
9:45 am | Exhibitor Teardown |
9:45 - 10:45 am | Damage Prevention Enforcement, OPS |
10:45 - 11:00 am | GASTEC Update, Thomas Smith, Rusty Burroughs, & Robert Borne |
11:00 am - 12:00 pm | APGA Advocacy & Operation Efforts, Dave Schryver |
*The agenda is subject to change.
HOTEL ACCOMMODATIONS
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Clarion Suites Riverfront Hotel 100 Front Street, Vidalia, LA 71373 Call (318) 336-1655 & mention the Louisiana Gas Association to receive the discounted rate of $98 + tax. |
TownePlace Suites Vidalia Riverfront 215 Front Street, Vidalia, LA 71373 Click here to book your stay! // $119 + tax |
SPECIAL EVENTS
There's something for everyone at the 2022 Annual Operations Conference! Stay tuned for additional details on each special event!
- Bass Splash Fishing Tournament benefitting the LGA Marketing Committee
- Corn Hole Tournament
- Fish Fry Social
- BBQ Cookoff
- Golf Tournament
- Education
- Explore Vidalia & Natchez!
QUESTIONS?
Contact the LGA office today!
(225) 218-6885 | LGA@tatmangroup.com
P.O. Box 82531, Baton Rouge, LA 70884