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Register Now for the WEDA Gulf Coast Chapter Annual Conference

Posted on August 14, 2024

Gulf Coast Chapter

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

REGISTER NOW FOR THE 2024 Gulf Coast Chapter

Annual Meeting

SEPTEMBER 9-11, 2024

REGISTER NOW

Join the Gulf Coast WEDA Chapter this year at the Henderson Beach Resort & Spa for some fun in the late-summer sun!

AGENDA 

Details to come

Monday, September 9

Tuesday, September 10

Wednesday, September 11

CONFERENCE REGISTRATION RATES:

Member: $450

Non-member: $550

Government: $400

Exhibit booths: $500

 

See below for 2024 student scholarship information.

Hotel rooms must be booked independently of your conference registration. Details on booking accommodations directly with the Henderson Beach Resort follow.

RESORT DETAILS:

The Henderson Beach Resort & Spa is a luxury destination located in beautiful Destin, FL with a full service spa, fine dining, shopping, pools, and beaches – plus endless fun to be had nearby for adults and children alike. Gulf Coast WEDA has negotiated a special room rate for the conference that extends before and after our event in order to accommodate some extended “fun time: for you and your family. We hope you’ll take advantage of it!

Call to book: 855-741-2777, using group code 10F0AA

Hotel room block rate: $249

Hotel room government rate: $186 (Government rate requests must call the hotel directly.

**This room block rate is offered 3 days before and after the event, subject to availability, so book now!**

Dates: Monday, September 9th – Wednesday, September 11th
(Note group rate availability pre- and post-conference.)

  • Group code: 10F0AA 
  • Hotel Reservations: 855-741-2777
  • Hotel Website: www.hendersonbeachresort.com
  • Resort Address: 200 Henderson Resort Way, Destin, FL 32541

*Must book prior to August 16, 2024.*

SCHOLARSHIPS – Full Details

If you are currently a student member or wish to become a member of the Western Dredging Association and are currently enrolled in a university or technical program (see eligibility requirements below), you are invited to submit a short essay on a dredging-related topic for consideration in the 2024 WEDA Gulf Coast Student Scholarship competition.

ELIGIBILITY

Applicants must satisfy the following:

  • Currently enrolled in a university or technical program within the geographic area of the WEDA Gulf Coast Chapter (Texas, Louisiana, Mississippi, or Alabama).
  • Complete the Short Essay Requirement and submit it by the deadline.
  • The applicant must be a current Student Member of WEDA.

To register as a Student Member, visit the following website:

(https://westerndredging.org/index.php/join-weda). The Student Membership fee is $25 for one year.

  • Applicants must plan to attend the WEDA Gulf Coast Conference in Destin, FL September 10, 2024, to accept the award in person. WEDA will sponsor the winner’s travel.

AWARD

  • $5,000 Scholarship
  • Hosted as a guest of honor at the WEDA Gulf Coast Conference
  • Plaque of Recognition

SHORT ESSAY

  • Begin the essay with a brief background of yourself, including your university or technical program, personal interests, volunteer work, and work experience (1 paragraph).
  • The paper must address a dredging-related problem you have witnessed or experienced within the dredging industry that you would like to share with industry professionals.

ESSAY FORMAT

  • Essays must be submitted in English.
  • Applicants must be the sole author of the short essay. No co-authors allowed.
  • Maximum length: 3 typed pages, including the title page and any necessary attachments.
  • The paper should be written in Times New Roman, 12-point font size. The paper’s title should be in 14-point font size and use all capitals.
  • The title page must include the title of the paper, the author’s name and contact information, and the words “WEDA Gulf Coast.”

EVALUATION CRITERIA

  • Originality – 20%
  • Significance: Potential to contribute to the field of dredging – 20%
  • Scope and Format: Technical and textual report structure, clarity, and writing style – 20%
  • Validity: Technical soundness – 20%
  • Applicability: Capacity for real-world use – 20%

SUBMITTAL

Applications must be submitted electronically to the contact information provided (ensure you update the contact information). The deadline for receipt of the student paper entries is August 16, 2024, at 11:59 PM CT. Entries received after this date will not be considered.

POINT OF CONTACT:

WEDA – Gulf Coast Chapter

Attn: WEDA Gulf Coast Scholarship

EMAIL: SDearing@callanmarineltd.com

 

GOLF EXCURSION

We invite those interested to join us for a golf excursion prior to our Welcome event at the Henderson Beach Resort.

To ensure we reserve the perfect number of tee times for our group, we kindly request an early head count from those interested in teeing off at 1:00 pm CT. Please reach out to Wendell Mears (wmears@anchorqea.com), Charlie Johnson (CHJohnson@dscdredge.com), or Ashley Kleinschrodt (ashley.n.kleinschrodt@usace.army.mil) if you plan to arrive in time for this tee time.

***CALL FOR ABSTRACTS***

Please limit your abstract to one page. Presentations on all aspects of beneficial use of dredged material including creative cost-efficient methods and environmental restoration.  Similar topics are welcome and presentations specifically relevant to Gulf Coast issues are encouraged. If your abstract is accepted, you will be invited to present on that subject at the conference. You will not be asked to write and submit a technical paper.

Abstracts may be submitted to: Ashley.N.Kleinschrodt@usace.army.mil and Wmears@anchorQEA.com

SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES:

  • Platinum ($6,500) – Be the talk of the town with:
    • Prominent logo on event signage and recognition everywhere!
    • Prime real estate on our WEDA Gulf Coast Chapter website
    • A full-page ad in our Conference Program
    • Your logo dazzling on our PowerPoint rotation
    • Shoutouts in our conference emails
    • Four registrations plus an exhibition table!
  • Diamond ($4,500) – Shine bright with:
    • Your logo shining bright on event signage
    • Prime real estate on our WEDA Gulf Coast Chapter website
    • A half-page ad in our Conference Program
    • Your logo dazzling on our PowerPoint rotation
    • Shoutouts in our conference emails
    • Two registrations and your very own exhibition table!
  • Gold ($2,500) – Strike gold with:
    • Logo love all over the place
    • Prime real estate on our WEDA Gulf Coast Chapter website
    • A quarter-page ad in our Conference Program
    • Your logo sparkling on our PowerPoint rotation
    • Shoutouts in conference emails
    • A table for exhibition fun
  • Silver ($1,500) – Silver linings await with:
    • Logo love and recognition throughout the event
    • Real estate on our WEDA Gulf Coast Chapter website
    • A quarter-page ad in our Conference Program
    • Your logo shining on PowerPoint rotation
    • Shoutouts in conference emails
  • Bronze ($750) – Bronze brilliance includes:
    • Logo love on PowerPoint rotation and the WEDA Gulf Coast Chapter website
    • Shoutouts in conference emails

Event sponsorships:

  • Chill out with our Beachside Icebreaker Package ($6,000) – Only 1 available!
    • Your logo in the limelight during the ice breaker
    • Custom drinkware featuring your company for use during the ice breaker!
    • Shoutouts galore and a free round of golf during the tournament!
    • Sell yourself onstage with a 5-minute marketing pitch!
  • Take center stage with our Keynote Speaker Package ($5,000) – 3 available
    • Your dazzling logo during the keynote presentation
    • Get to know the keynote speaker with a free round of golf!
    • Strut your stuff with a 5-minute marketing spiel plus introduce the keynote speaker!
  • Dine and shine with our Dinner Package ($3,000) – 3 available
    • Your logo lighting up the dinner scene and throughout the conference
    • Make a splash with your own announcement at the event
  • Invest in the future with our College Scholarship ($2,500) – 2 available
    • Your logo making waves throughout the event
    • A round of applause during the scholarship award ceremony

Brochure Advertisements:

  • Brochure advertisements – if not sponsoring, you can still advertise in our Program
    • Full page – $300
    • Half page – $150
    • Quarter – $100

REGISTER NOW

Presentations from the Gulf Coast Chapter Meetings
The presentations for this meeting can be accessed at the bottom of the Gulf Coast Chapter webpage or by clicking this link.

Gulf Coast Chapter Download Library

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