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W EEKLY EDITION AUGUST 21, 2019 P AGE 4 *The PSAI is committed to providing educational content of a non-commercial nature at its conferences. The organization intends to fully comply with all U.S. anti-trust requirements for trade associations. This schedule is correct as of August 7, 2019. Details and timing of specific program elements are subject to change through October 19, 2019. Please contact the PSAI office via phone (+1-952-854-8300) or email (info@psai.org) with questions. SCHEDULE OF EVENTS* Tuesday, Nov 5, 2019 Registration Desk Open: 12:00 pm–5:00 pm 8:00 am–9:15 am Board of Directors Meeting – open to all PSAI Members 9:30 am–3:30 pm Committee Meetings 4:00 pm–7:00 pm Attention New and Prospective Members: Free Training Event Whether you're new to the PSAI, thinking of joining, or you've been around for years, you're invited to this included 90-minute course "Portable Sanitation and Work Sites." Afterward, join the Board for an evening networking session and let us get to know you. Wednesday, Nov 6, 2019 Registration Desk Open: 8:00–9:30 am and 3:00–6:00 pm 9:00 am–4:30 pm Site Visits: National Toilet Rentals and Texas Outhouse See how two state-of-the art operators run their businesses, deal with disposal challenges, and manage their yards. Bus transportation from the Omni Houston hotel, snacks and lunch are included in your registration. Thursday, Nov 7, 2019 Registration Desk Open: 6:30 am–5:30 pm 7:00 am–9:00 am Third Annual PSAI Urgent Run/Walk Have fun, get some exercise, raise awareness, and help raise money for Houston Food Bank and Karibu Loo. T-shirt and goodies are included in your separate Urgent Run registration. 9:00 am–10:00 am 10:00 am–10:30 am 10:30 am–11:30 am 11:30 am–1:00 pm 1:00 pm–2:00 pm Coffee, Networking, and Tabletop Exhibits Welcome and PSAI Update Topical Roundtable Discussions I Buffet Lunch – included in your registration Reducing Your Tax Burden and Maximizing Financial Results for Your Portable Sanitation Company 2:00 pm–3:00 pm 3:00 pm–3:15 pm 3:15 pm–4:15 pm Barbara Weltman, Esq., author of JK Lasser's 1,001 Deductions and Tax Breaks 2019 Topical Roundtable Discussions II Coffee Break, Networking and Tabletop Exhibits How to Thrive No Matter What Happens: Adjusting Your Business Sails for the Economic Winds Barbara Weltman, Esq., author of Small Business Survival Book 4:15 pm–5:30 pm Winning Large Special Events Contracts and Delivering Excellence on Site This panel discussion will address how portable sanitation companies of any size can successfully sign contracts for large events. The unique issues for providing service and addressing issues at these events will also be covered. 6:30 pm–9:30 pm Houston: We Have a Party! Join your friends for a moon-landing themed party at The Black Swan, a private location at the Omni. We'll have a DJ, dancing and fun that is out of this world. Wear your favorite moon-landing themed outfit – there's a prize for the best one! Drink tickets and enough food for a light dinner are included in your $65 separate registration.