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      <pubDate>Mon, 20 Feb 2012 09:50:00 +0100</pubDate>
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         <title><![CDATA[Presidents’ Day]]></title>
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	Presidents' Day, celebrated each year on the third Monday in February, is a day when Americans honor the legacies of the U.S. presidents. The holiday was established in 1800, when Congress declared February 22–George Washington's birthday–a federal holiday. Still legally known as Washington's Birthday, Presidents' Day has become a day to honor not only Washington, but Abraham Lincoln, the 16th U.S. president who was born on February 12,&nbsp; and the lives and accomplishments of all U.S....]]></description>
         <pubDate>Mon, 20 Feb 2012 09:50:00 +0100</pubDate>
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         <title><![CDATA[Eat For A Healthy Heart]]></title>
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	Making healthy food choices is one important thing you can do to reduce your risk of heart disease—the leading cause of death of men and women in the United States.

	According to the American Heart Association, about 80 million adults in the U.S. have at least one form of heart disease—disorders that prevent the heart from functioning normally—including coronary artery disease, heart rhythm problems, heart defects, infections, and cardiomyopathy (thickening or enlargement of the heart...]]></description>
         <pubDate>Fri, 17 Feb 2012 09:49:00 +0100</pubDate>
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         <title><![CDATA[Hazard Awareness]]></title>
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	A hazard is defined as a condition or changing set of circumstances that presents a potential for injury, illness, or property damage. The potential or inherent characteristics of an activity, condition, or circumstance which can produce adverse or harmful consequences.

	An accident is defined as an unfortunate event often the result of carelessness or ignorance. An unforeseen and unplanned event or circumstance usually resulting in an unfavorable outcome.

	There are some key words in these...]]></description>
         <pubDate>Thu, 16 Feb 2012 09:48:00 +0100</pubDate>
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         <title><![CDATA[The Basics of Safety]]></title>
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	Through several years of investigating accidents and research in the field of accident reconstruction, leaders in the field of occupational accident prevention have concluded that there are specific reasons why accidents occur. They found that worker safety is dependent on worker behavior and human factors. They developed ten safety rules and, while some of you may have heard them before, they are worth repeating:

	1. STAY ALERT - and stay alive. The more awake a worker is, the less likely...]]></description>
         <pubDate>Wed, 15 Feb 2012 09:47:00 +0100</pubDate>
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         <title><![CDATA["SAFETY----IT'S WHAT WE LIVE FOR"]]></title>
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	Good Morning!

	&nbsp;

	Time is ticking away to register for the upcoming VPPPA Region VIII conference.&nbsp; The theme of our 2012 conference is “Safety – It’s What We Live For”.&nbsp; You can register via the National VPPPA website at: https://secure.vpppa.org/vpppa/forms/regionreg/index.cfm?action=RegionVIIIpolicy or by contacting Carlena Ford directly at cford@vpppa.org.

	&nbsp;

	We have a great conference lined up!&nbsp; We will again conduct the VPP 101 workshop and Applications...]]></description>
         <pubDate>Tue, 14 Feb 2012 10:44:00 +0100</pubDate>
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         <title><![CDATA[Tips For A Safe Valentine’s Dinner]]></title>
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	Dining Out

	People in the U.S. do a lot of eating out, on Valentine's Day and the other 364 days of the year. According to the National Restaurant Association , 49 cents of every dollar spent on food was predicted to be spent at restaurants in 2011. Most diners do have a safe meal. However, more than half—59%—of the 13,405 outbreaks of foodborne illness reported in the U.S. between 1998 and 2008 involved food prepared in a restaurant or deli setting, according to CDC. These nearly 8,000...]]></description>
         <pubDate>Tue, 14 Feb 2012 09:45:00 +0100</pubDate>
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         <title><![CDATA[The ABC’s of Fire Extinguishers]]></title>
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	Just as there is a right tool for every job, there is a right extinguisher for every fire. The class of an extinguisher,&nbsp; identified on its nameplate, corresponds to the class or classes of fire the extinguisher controls. On most construction jobs, we are concerned with Class A, B and C fires. Consequently, the best extinguisher to have on a job is a multi-purpose Class ABC extinguisher, which contains a dry, powdered chemical under pressure. The following&nbsp; describes the classes of...]]></description>
         <pubDate>Mon, 13 Feb 2012 09:44:00 +0100</pubDate>
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         <title><![CDATA[Defensive Driving]]></title>
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	The formula for defensive driving is see the hazard, understand the defense and act in time. All drivers must apply this formula to prevent accidents in spite of the actions of other drivers or the presence of adverse driving conditions. A defensive driver must be able to accurately predict the outcome of traffic situations in order to apply the defense in time to prevent an accident.

	&nbsp;

	Let's take a closer look at the standard accident prevention formula and how it can be applied to...]]></description>
         <pubDate>Fri, 10 Feb 2012 09:44:00 +0100</pubDate>
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         <title><![CDATA[Heart Disease in Women]]></title>
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	A lot of people think that women do not get heart disease. More women die from heart disease than from anything else. Any woman can get heart disease.

	When you think about heart disease, you probably think about chest pain. Women might not have chest pain. If they do, they might call it an achy, tight or "heavy" feeling instead of pain. The pain might even be in the back between the shoulder blades, instead of the chest.

	&nbsp;

	Women might think these signs are no big deal because they...]]></description>
         <pubDate>Thu, 09 Feb 2012 09:42:00 +0100</pubDate>
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         <title><![CDATA[Dan Batrack Makes the NSC’s 2012 List of CEO’s Who Get It]]></title>
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	The National Safety Council announces the 2012 CEOs Who “Get It.” This year’s honorees lead national and international organizations ranging in size from 90 employees to more than 100,000.

	&nbsp;

	I am proud to announce that Tetra Tech’s Dan Batrack was chosen as one of this year’s 2012 CEO’s Who Get It. Read the article here:

	&nbsp;

	http://www.nsc.org/safetyhealth/Pages/212CEOsWhoGetItDanBatrack.aspx

	&nbsp;

	&nbsp;

	Reference...]]></description>
         <pubDate>Wed, 08 Feb 2012 09:40:00 +0100</pubDate>
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         <title><![CDATA[Keeping Your Seatbelts Safe]]></title>
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	By law, most passenger cars on the road today should be equipped with seat safety belts, and many trucks also have this life‑saving equipment. But, wherever they are—in your car or in your rig—you should not take the condition of your seat belts for granted.

	&nbsp;

	While no standard guidelines covering life expectancy and recommended age for replacement have been offered, some specialists suggest that belt webbing or belt hardware should be replaced immediately if wear or other damage...]]></description>
         <pubDate>Tue, 07 Feb 2012 09:57:00 +0100</pubDate>
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         <title><![CDATA[2012 Conference May 2-3]]></title>
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	Conference registration for the 2012 Region VIII conference is now live at the VPPPA website - https://secure.vpppa.org/vpppa/forms/regionreg/&nbsp; We will again be holding our event at the Doubletree Denver Tech on May 2nd &amp; 3rd.&nbsp; Pre-conference workshops (VPP 101, SSQ, Applications Workshop) will be held on Tuesday, May 1st.
]]></description>
         <pubDate>Mon, 09 Jan 2012 13:22:00 +0100</pubDate>
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         <title><![CDATA[Call for Presentations]]></title>
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	As of January 4th&nbsp;13 of the 20 breakout sessions are already lined up. Each breakout session is scheduled for a 75 minute block of time to allow you to present your material and answer any questions posed by session attendees.&nbsp; Please plan accordingly.

	VPPPA Region VIII is now accepting proposals for presentations at our 2012 conference, which will be held May 2-3rd, 2012, at the Doubletree Hotel Denver Tech.

	When submitting your proposal for a breakout session, please include...]]></description>
         <pubDate>Thu, 05 Jan 2012 07:54:00 +0100</pubDate>
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         <title><![CDATA[2012 Elections & Awards]]></title>
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	We have four positions open for election during our 2012 conference:&nbsp; Vice-chair, Secretary, Non-Union Site Representative, and Director at Large.&nbsp; If you are interested in getting more involved in the Region, serving on the board is a great way to do so.

	&nbsp;

	All candidates for board positions must belong to VPPPA Associate or Full member sites in good standing and must present a signed letter of commitment from their site’s top manager. &nbsp;This commitment letter ensures...]]></description>
         <pubDate>Wed, 04 Jan 2012 06:47:00 +0100</pubDate>
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         <title><![CDATA[Happy New Year From Region 8]]></title>
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         <description><![CDATA[
	Conference registration for the 2012 Region VIII conference is now live at the VPPPA website - https://secure.vpppa.org/vpppa/forms/regionreg/&nbsp; We will again be holding our event at the Doubletree Denver Tech on May 2nd &amp; 3rd.&nbsp; Pre-conference workshops (VPP 101, SSQ, Applications Workshop) will be held on Tuesday, May 1st.

	&nbsp;

	Don’t forget – we are still accepting breakout session submissions.&nbsp; We want to hear your best practices and successful strategies for...]]></description>
         <pubDate>Tue, 03 Jan 2012 10:28:00 +0100</pubDate>
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         <title><![CDATA[Secretary of Labor Colis Comments on Heat Issues]]></title>
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         <description><![CDATA[This article is reprinted from the OSHA website. 
WASHINGTON – Secretary of Labor Hilda L. Solis today issued the following statement regarding continued record temperatures:

"Four weeks into the summer, the nation continues to experience record heat. For outdoor workers, this means being at risk for heat-related illnesses, including heat exhaustion and heat stroke. Employers must take the precautions needed to protect outdoor workers:

    Have a work site plan to prevent heat-related...]]></description>
         <pubDate>Thu, 28 Jul 2011 10:31:00 +0100</pubDate>
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         <category>OSHA Corner</category>
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         <title><![CDATA[2012 Will be Another Exciting Conference]]></title>
         <link>http://region8.webnode.com/news/a2012-will-be-another-exciting-dconference/</link>
         <description><![CDATA[Check back with us after the National Conference for updates concerning the 2012 Region 8 Conference in Denver.]]></description>
         <pubDate>Thu, 28 Jul 2011 10:22:00 +0100</pubDate>
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         <title><![CDATA[National Job Search]]></title>
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	The National Headquarters has available on line a Job Search function for Members of VPPPA.

	www.vpppa.org/networking/jobs/
]]></description>
         <pubDate>Wed, 27 Jul 2011 15:42:00 +0100</pubDate>
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         <title><![CDATA[2011 Conference Recap]]></title>
         <link>http://region8.webnode.com/news/a2011-conference-recap/</link>
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	10 years old – what a ride!&nbsp;Our conference which was held May 4th and 5th in Denver, Colorado was a huge success!&nbsp;We had record-breaking attendance and a tremendous amount of first time conference attendees.&nbsp;There was also a great turnout from sites new to the VPP process, looking to take their organizations to a higher level of safety excellence.

	Our keynote speaker this year was Randy Royall, also known as “The Voice” of VPPPA.&nbsp;Randy’s presentation on how injuries...]]></description>
         <pubDate>Sun, 08 May 2011 16:13:00 +0100</pubDate>
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         <category>Chapter Corner</category>
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         <title><![CDATA[Larson Storm Doors, LERGO]]></title>
         <link>http://region8.webnode.com/news/larson-storm-doors-lergo/</link>
         <description><![CDATA[
	Larson LERGO VPPPA May 2011.pdf
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         <pubDate>Fri, 06 May 2011 07:49:00 +0100</pubDate>
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         <category>2011 Conference Presentations</category>
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         <title><![CDATA[Tools used to Improve Safety Johns Manville]]></title>
         <link>http://region8.webnode.com/news/tools-used-to-improve-safety-johns-manville/</link>
         <description><![CDATA[
	JM Operational Safety Tools Overview.pdf
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         <pubDate>Fri, 06 May 2011 07:38:00 +0100</pubDate>
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         <title><![CDATA[So You Want To Be A Star, Honeywell 2011]]></title>
         <link>http://region8.webnode.com/news/so-you-want-to-be-a-star-honeywell-2011/</link>
         <description><![CDATA[
	Honeywell presentation 2011.pdf
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         <pubDate>Fri, 06 May 2011 07:35:00 +0100</pubDate>
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         <category>2011 Conference Presentations</category>
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         <title><![CDATA[Hazard Prevention and Control]]></title>
         <link>http://region8.webnode.com/news/hazard-prevention-and-control/</link>
         <description><![CDATA[
	Hazard Prevention and Control Region 9.pdf
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         <pubDate>Fri, 06 May 2011 07:32:00 +0100</pubDate>
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         <title><![CDATA[Hazard Communications]]></title>
         <link>http://region8.webnode.com/news/hazard-communications/</link>
         <description><![CDATA[
	Haz Com 2011.FINAL.pdf
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         <pubDate>Fri, 06 May 2011 07:21:00 +0100</pubDate>
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         <title><![CDATA[GHS Alignment with HCS is coming.]]></title>
         <link>http://region8.webnode.com/news/ghs-alignment-with-hcs-is-coming-/</link>
         <description><![CDATA[
	GHS_2011_FINAL.pdf
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         <pubDate>Thu, 05 May 2011 11:27:00 +0100</pubDate>
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         <category>2011 Conference Presentations</category>
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         <title><![CDATA[Cultural Markers]]></title>
         <link>http://region8.webnode.com/news/cultural-markers/</link>
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	Cultural Markers.pdf
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         <pubDate>Thu, 05 May 2011 11:24:00 +0100</pubDate>
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         <title><![CDATA[Analysis of Coal Handling Building Insulation Fire, PPL Montana]]></title>
         <link>http://region8.webnode.com/news/analysis-of-coal-handling-building-insulation-fire-ppl-montana/</link>
         <description><![CDATA[
	Coal Handling Building Insulation Fire_OSHA VPPA Presentation.pdf
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         <pubDate>Thu, 05 May 2011 10:00:00 +0100</pubDate>
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         <category>2011 Conference Presentations</category>
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         <title><![CDATA[Best Practices I Have Seen]]></title>
         <link>http://region8.webnode.com/news/best-practices-i-have-seen/</link>
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	Best Practices I have Seen....pdf
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         <pubDate>Thu, 05 May 2011 09:46:00 +0100</pubDate>
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         <title><![CDATA[URS - 2011 Region 8 Management Committment]]></title>
         <link>http://region8.webnode.com/news/urs-presentation-at-region-8-conference-/</link>
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	URS - 2011 Region 8 Management Committment.pdf
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         <pubDate>Wed, 04 May 2011 13:21:00 +0100</pubDate>
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         <title><![CDATA[B-I-N-G-0]]></title>
         <link>http://region8.webnode.com/news/a24-sessions-needed/</link>
         <description><![CDATA[As an added benefit to our networking cocktail party on May 5, we're having a BINGO GAME!!! Grab your plate and get a drink and join us for a couple of hours of hilarious fun!!&#160; Proceeds will benefit the Sully Sullivan Scholarship awarded by the National VPPPA.&#160; Prizes galore and the "wig of shame" for those who Bingo prematurely.]]></description>
         <pubDate>Wed, 29 Jul 2009 13:18:00 +0100</pubDate>
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         <category>Submit your Breakout session Proposal for 2010 Region 8 Conference</category>
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         <title><![CDATA[REGION 8 AWARDS]]></title>
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         <description><![CDATA[
The Bervin Hall Memorial Award was established in 2006 to honor Bervin Hall, one of our region’s staunchest supporters.&#160; He&#160;was key in helping to establish the VPPPA here in Region 8. The Bervin is presented to the person who is involved in education and mentoring and participates in VPPPA sponsored events, such as the regional and national conferences.
If you know someone who meets these qualifications, please submit a nomination, complete with their name, company and why they...]]></description>
         <pubDate>Wed, 15 Oct 2008 08:59:00 +0100</pubDate>
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         <title><![CDATA[2009 Conference--YOU DESERVE A BREAK TODAY!]]></title>
         <link>http://region8.webnode.com/news/a2009-conference-you-deserve-a-break-today/</link>
         <description><![CDATA[We're not kidding when we say we work on the conference almost all year long!
The 2009 conference registration prices will remain the same as 2008! You deserve a break today and this is one way we can help.&#160; The Application Workshop will be less expensive due to a significant rehaul of the class and the "Big Book o'Knowledge".&#160; We think that those of you considering taking this Apps workshop will find it more user friendly and you will go back to your facility with a good start to...]]></description>
         <pubDate>Wed, 15 Oct 2008 08:41:00 +0100</pubDate>
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         <title><![CDATA[HOTEL INFORMATION]]></title>
         <link>http://region8.webnode.com/news/hotel-information/</link>
         <description><![CDATA[&#160;A block of rooms has been set aside at $129.00/night.&#160; Please call the Sheraton directly at 303-987-2000 and ask for rate REE12A. 
&#160;
The Sheraton has created an event website to make your reservation process easier
www.starwoodmeeting.com/StarGroupsWeb/res?id=0903030409&amp;key=623BA
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         <pubDate>Tue, 11 Mar 2008 08:14:00 +0100</pubDate>
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         <title><![CDATA[How to get started toward certification]]></title>
         <link>http://region8.webnode.com/news/how-to-get-started-toward-certification/</link>
         <description><![CDATA[Everything starts with executive sponsorship....]]></description>
         <pubDate>Thu, 28 Feb 2008 14:23:00 +0100</pubDate>
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How to join the VPPPA—go to www.vpppa.org and click on membership. From there you will be able to print a downloadable PDF application form. If you are applying for associate membership (pursuing VPP, but not yet a VPP site), your membership dues are ½ the full member dues (calculated by number of employees). There are many member benefits, including reduced registration fees to the regional and national conferences, access to member only pages on the national website and member...]]></description>
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         <description><![CDATA[Our exhibitor area is filling up fast!!&#160; We do have a limit on the amount of conference partners we can accomodate. If you wish to have space, please contact Tony Stoner at 701-433-3521 or email him at&#160;f_tonys(at)marvin(dot)com or Tom Gallegos at 303-581-4854,&#160;thomas(dot)p(dot)gallegos(at)lmco(dot)com&#160;
&#160;We are happy to offer an "ezibit" this year.&#160; For a very low price, you may exhibit electronically in our registration area for all 3 days that registration will be...]]></description>
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         <description><![CDATA[May 5:
7 am--Registration opens
VPP Application workshop--all day (8-3:30ish), includes continental breakfast, lunch and breaks.&#160; Taught by OSHA representatives and VPP company representatives
VPP101 Workshop--all day (8-3:30ish)--includes continental breakfast, breaks and lunch.&#160; Taught by Region 8 VPPPA board of directors
&#160;11:30-12:30--Lunch (provided)
12:30-3:30(ish)--Workshops continue
MAY 6-7--CONFERENCE
&#160;7am--Registration opens
8:00--Breakfast in Ballroom
8:30--Opening...]]></description>
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