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PSAI Association Insight, July 7, 2021 I 3 also an excellent idea to have your sales team, customer service providers and dispatchers take this group of courses. In one day they get a thorough overview of the things they need to know—and do— to succeed in our industry. In Myrtle Beach, we are offering all three courses in a single day. These classes are approved for continuing education and licensing requirements in many locations worldwide. The PSAI Certification Exam will also be available that day. The PSAI's certification program sets the standard for skills and knowledge in our industry. It is required for operators in Illinois, and it is accepted in other states for licensing as well. Since the program's inception, more than 2,500 individuals have successfully passed the certification exam. But here's the big news. This year, for the first time, the PSAI will train others to deliver its Basic Service Technician series. Successful completion of the Train the Trainer (TTT) course will allow you to deliver PSAI training within your company, at other companies who may need a trainer, and on behalf of the PSAI at events like this one. This is a commitment! In sessions covering parts of four days you'll learn our material and how to deliver it effectively. You'll get feedback from other trainers and discover ways to ensure what you teach Monday, Nov 1, 2021 Welcome to Myrtle Beach 1:30 pm-5:30 pm Board of Directors Planning Meeting 6:00 pm-9:00 pm Board Dinner Tuesday, Nov 2, 2021 Registration Desk Open: 3:00 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 Schedule will be posted by October 1, 2021. Learn more about joining a committee at https://www.psai.org/volunteer-opportunities 4:00 pm–6:00 pm Orientation Session: Train the Trainer Course This four-part course prepares certified and certification- eligible professionals to become credentialed trainers of the PSAI's Basic Service Technician Training series and other courses developed by the PSAI. Learn more at https://www.psai.org/about-our-courses Wednesday, Nov 3, 2021 Registration Desk Open: 8:30–5:30 pm 9:00 am–5:30 pm Basic Service Technician Training Series and Certification Exam 9:00 am-5:30 pm Train the Trainer Course, Part I 11:15 am-12:00 pm PSAI 101—What Your Association Does for You (And Making the Most of It) Grab a beverage and join us for a quick trip through the PSAI's many services and benefits. You'll meet the Board, key industry leaders, and staff members while you learn how you can leverage the things the Association provides to help your company. 12:00 pm-1:30 pm Lunch on Your Own 1:30 pm-5:00 pm Portable Sanitation Technology Discovery Forum You lead a portable sanitation company, not a tech firm. Yet you need to know about the technology available to help you run your business efficiently and safely. Our Forum will give you a chance to learn about the various technologies that are available, what sorts of companies are using the different options available, get their takes on pros and cons, and benefit from their lessons learned. You'll hear from operators and vendors, see some of the products demonstrated, and have the chance to talk with colleaguesabout their experiences. 1:30-3:00 Routing, Inventory, and Accounting 3:00-3:30 Break 3:30-5:00 In-Truck Systems: Cameras, Telematics, and More 5:00 pm-6:30 pm Welcome Gathering The PSAI is an association—and "to associate" is an action verb! Join other attendees for an informal gathering where old friendships can be rekindled, and new ones can be made. Mingle with others who do what you do for a living. These are your people! Then wrap it up and head out to dinner with the group of your choice! Thursday, Nov 4, 2021 Registration Desk Open: 8:00 am–3:30 pm 8:30 am–9:30 am Coffee, Networking, and Tabletop Exhibits 9:30 am–10:00 am Welcome and Updates Don't sleep in! There is a lot happening in our Association and this is the time to hear about it. You'll also meet the candidates for the upcoming Board of Directors election during this brief overview. Nuts and Bolts Schedule of Events Nuts & Bolts Educational Conference (continued from page 2) 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 18, 2021. Details and timing of specific program elements are subject to change through October 19, 2021 and all cancellation policies apply. Please contact the PSAI office via phone (+1-952-854-8300) or email (info@psai.org) with questions. (continued on page 4)