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ASSOCIATIONINSIGHT Portable Sanitation Association International News BIWEEKLY EDITION NOVEMBER 11, 2020 Page 20 "HOLLway and roundtable discussions provided the greatest learning experiences. We met great people. We thoroughly enjoyed the show." Our 2020 Roundtables If there is one part of the annual Convention that consistently gets the highest ratings in terms of usefulness and education, it has to be the roundtable discussions. How else can you get expert advice from your peers than in a setting that allows for the free flow of ideas. Roundtable discussions may be worth the cost of admission alone. There will be four one-hour roundtable sessions over the course of three days. Choose the subjects that matter most to your business success. Be sure you're a part of these important discussions! "We attend [the PSAI's events] for educational purposes and to better understand the importance of the sanitation industry. What we learn in roundtables and HOLLways helps us, and we also use it to educate our employees and keep them up to date with new rules and regulations." Here is a list of topics and discussion points for the roundtables: (Roman numerals after the names correspond to the scheduled sessions/time slots on the agenda). Roundtables Covering Excellence in the Field • Quality in the Field—Units, Sinks, and Trailers (Sessions I, II, III, and IV) >> Consider the best ways to ensure that quality and customer service are happening in the field, especially now that COVID-19 has raised the stakes for our industry. • Providing Service for Disasters (Session I) >> Discuss how to prepare for disasters, earn business that places you in the middle of the crisis response, and manage the risks that go with it. • Purchasing Equipment in 2021: Trends and Questions (Sessions I and II) >> Look at how the pandemic will affect changes in the demand for equipment and services long term, and discuss how to make strategic purchasing decisions. • Purchasing the Best Truck for the Job (Sessions I, II) >>Review considerations for choosing a given vehicle or pump manufacturer. • Disposal Issues (Session II) >> Examine major barriers to disposal of waste in your area, disposal alternatives, and cost considerations in choosing them. • Solving the Water Dilemma on Route Trucks (Sessions II and III) >> Assess how much the need for fresh water has increased since COVID-19, how that will look in the future, and short- and long-term options for adjusting your route vehicles accordingly. • Unique Job Sites (Sessions II, IV) >> Consider the steps necessary to win jobs on unique sites (e.g., government installations, schools, high-security areas, utilities, mines, and airports), the challenges these sites pose, and tips for succeeding. Don't Miss Them! HOLLways and Roundtables…Continued from page 19 Continued on page 21