The 2019 KYGWA Trade Show has been approved! Make your plans now for which classes, meetings, and discussions you would like to attend.
If you need a downloadable copy of the schedule, please click on the following link:
KYGWA – Class Schedule 2019 (tentative)
THURSDAY – MARCH 1, 2018 |
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7:00am | Main Exhibit Area | Vendors can start setting up. |
9:30am | Main Exhibit Area | KYGWA Meeting |
12:00pm | Main Exhibit Area | Trade Show Opens |
1:00pm
– 2:00pm |
Ellis/Turfway Room | Protecting Your Biggest Investment – Your Rig David Walker, Rotary Drill Service
Covering routine maintenance, some basic safety info, basic compressor maintenance and repair, hydraulic system maintenance and basic testing, and a brief section on synthetic fluids and filtration. |
Church Hill Room | 811 For ContractorsTim Vaughn, Kentucky 811
Presentation covering the requirements for anyone involved in drilling to contact 811 prior to digging. Also discussed are recent legislation which will impact all drillers when you make an 811 call. |
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Keenland Room | Soil Sampling Methodology and Tooling Rick Hutchings, Central Mine Equipment
A discussion of soil sampling tools and methods from tried and true to new and exotic technology. Rick will cover some of the sampling methods your customers may request and how to properly collect the field data safely and consistently. |
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2:00pm
– 3:00pm |
Ellis/Turfway Room | NDA Rig Safety and Maintenance 101 (hour 1 of 2)Rob Caho, Geoprobe Systems
Understanding the operation, complete maintenance and necessary safety precautions for all types of drilling rigs. It is of vital importance for obtaining maximum performance and safe, trouble-free operation, that the maintenance and adjustment procedures are carried out properly and on schedule. |
Church Hill Room | NDA Rig Safety and Maintenance 101 (hour 1 of 2)Rob Caho, Geoprobe Systems
Understanding the operation, complete maintenance and necessary safety precautions for all types of drilling rigs. It is of vital importance for obtaining maximum performance and safe, trouble-free operation, that the maintenance and adjustment procedures are carried out properly and on schedule. |
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Keenland Room | Fluids 101Mark Whittle, Baroid IDP
The basic fundamentals of mud, air and foam. Mixtures, formations, and other factors can dramatically impact the effectiveness of your fluid. |
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3:00pm
– 4:00pm |
Ellis/Turfway Room | NDA Rig Safety and Maintenance 101 (hour 2 of 2)Rob Caho, Geoprobe Systems
Understanding the operation, complete maintenance and necessary safety precautions for all types of drilling rigs. It is of vital importance for obtaining maximum performance and safe, trouble-free operation, that the maintenance and adjustment procedures are carried out properly and on schedule. |
Church Hill Room | VF Drive Bob McClain, Franklin Electric
Variable Frequency Drives in water transfer from residential to municipal. Additional improved efficiency with Permanent Magnet (PM) Motors. Will include a slide show presentation / Q&A. |
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Keenland Room | Insurance You May Not Know You Need Jim Wetterer, Brown & Brown of Kentucky
Insurance is complex and constantly changing. Many involved in the drilling business are underinsured or have the wrong type of insurance for the job at hand. Having the right coverage is critical to protecting you and your business from costly litigation. |
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4:00pm
– 5:00pm |
Main Exhibit Area | BREAK, SNACKS, CASH BAR – SOCIAL HOUR |
5:00pm
– 6:00pm |
Main Exhibit Area | VISIT WITH VENDORS, EXHIBITORS, and REGULATORS |
6:00pm | Main Exhibit Area | AUCTION (Special Speakers)
Firearm Door Prize at end of Auction… (Moses Drilling Company) Must Be Present to Win! Donations from the auction proceeds are used to provide funding for the Scholarships Program and operations.
If an item is donated, please denote if it is for a door prize or if it’s for the auction. |
FRIDAY – MARCH 1, 2019 |
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6:30am
– 7:30am |
Church Hill/Turfway | Breakfast Buffet
NDA/KYGWA Speaker(s) Share…………Rob Caho/Mike Willey |
8:00am
– 9:00am |
Church Hill/Turfway | Welcome NGWA/KYGWA/DOW Speakers
KYGWA Association General Meeting Open discussion for any or all for topics. |
9:00am
– 10:00am |
Ellis Room | Value Productivity Cost of Drilling Paul Haynes, Epiroc
Value Productivity Cost of Drilling. In drilling, time is money. Paul will help you make the most of your money by making the most of your time. |
Turfway Room | GROUTMark Whittle, Baroid IDP
The fundamentals of mixing the perfect batch of grout for your application. |
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10:00am
– 11:00am |
Ellis Room | Soil Sampling Methodology and Tooling Rick Hutchings, Central Mine Equipment
A discussion of soil sampling tools and methods from tried and true to new and exotic technology. Rick will cover some of the sampling methods your customers may request and how to properly collect the field data safely and consistently. |
Turfway Room | Soil Sampling Methodology and Tooling Rick Hutchings, Central Mine Equipment
A discussion of soil sampling tools and methods from tried and true to new and exotic technology. Rick will cover some of the sampling methods your customers may request and how to properly collect the field data safely and consistently. |
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11:00am
– 12:00am |
Ellis Room | 811 For ContractorsTim Vaughn, Kentucky 811
Presentation covering the requirements for anyone involved in drilling to contact 811 prior to digging. Also discussed are recent legislation which will impact all drillers when you make an 811 call. |
Turfway Room | DTH and Air Rotary Basics Paul Haynes, Epiroc
Value Productivity Cost of Drilling. In drilling, time is money. Paul will help you make the most of your money by making the most of your time. |
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12:00pm | Dismissed – Please drive careful and we hope to see you next year! |
*PLEASE NOTE* Classes and Instructors are subject to change.