2018 Schedule of Events – Coming Soon
Thursday- September 28, 2017
8:00am - 5:00pm
Matjack Training Class
Location:Symposium & Auto Works Towing
Location:Symposium & Auto Works Towing
10:00 am
Golf Outing
Location: The Golf Center at Kings Island
Location: The Golf Center at Kings Island
10:00 am - 5:00 pm
Exhibitor Set Up
6:30 pm - 9:00 pm
"Injured Driver's Auction"
Benefiting the Ohio Injured Driver’s Fund
Location: Fallen Timbers
Benefiting the Ohio Injured Driver’s Fund
Location: Fallen Timbers
Friday-September 29, 2017
8:30 am - 10:30 am
Traffic Incident Management (Part 1 of 2)
Sgt.Aaron Gentry/Ohio State Patrol
Location: Symposium
Sgt.Aaron Gentry/Ohio State Patrol
Location: Symposium
8:30 am - 5:00 pm
Registration Open
Badges are required
Location: Conference Lobby
Badges are required
Location: Conference Lobby
9:00 am - Noon
Exhibitor Set Up
(All exhibitors MUST be set up by noon)
(All exhibitors MUST be set up by noon)
11:00 am - 12:30 pm
'What to expect in a DOT Roadside Inspection'
Scott A. Kiser/PUCO Enforcement Division
Hazardous Materials Specialist
Location: Symposium
Scott A. Kiser/PUCO Enforcement Division
Hazardous Materials Specialist
Location: Symposium
Noon - 3:00 pm
Registration for Beauty & Kids’ Activities,
Holmes
Location: Conference Center Lobby
Holmes
Location: Conference Center Lobby
Noon - 6:00 pm
Exhibits Open
1:00 pm - 2:00 pm
'Special Hauling Permits'
Mike Moreland/ODOT/Supervisor of Permits
Location: Symposium
Mike Moreland/ODOT/Supervisor of Permits
Location: Symposium
2:00 pm - 3:00 pm
'Using Towlien.com for Police and PPI Towing'
Fast and Simple internetwebsite to insure SB 274 and HB341 compliance
Dan Tortorici and Todd Althouse/Beacon Software
Location:Symposium
Fast and Simple internetwebsite to insure SB 274 and HB341 compliance
Dan Tortorici and Todd Althouse/Beacon Software
Location:Symposium
3:00 pm - 4:30 pm
'Getting Paid for Your Valuable Service can be a Pain - Learn when to use Lien Rights and Lawsuits to your Advantage'
Attorney Rick Porotsky/Dinsmore & Shohl
Location: Symposium
Attorney Rick Porotsky/Dinsmore & Shohl
Location: Symposium
5:00 pm - 6:00 pm
'Hours of Service Compliance and What it Means for the Towing Industry'
Brian Riker/Fleet Compliance Solution, LLC
Sponsored by: ecomply & Worldwide Equipment
Location: Symposium
Brian Riker/Fleet Compliance Solution, LLC
Sponsored by: ecomply & Worldwide Equipment
Location: Symposium
6:00 pm
Exhibit Hall Closes
6:00 pm - 7:00 pm
VIP Reception (Invitation Only)
Location: Northwest Territory
Location: Northwest Territory
6:30 pm - 7:00 pm
Candlelight Vigil
Honoring Fallen Towers
Location: Outside in front of Conference Center
Honoring Fallen Towers
Location: Outside in front of Conference Center
6:30 pm - 10:00 pm
Lil Towers’ Mater Night
Wear your favorite Mater shirt
Location: Fallen Timbers
Wear your favorite Mater shirt
Location: Fallen Timbers
7:00 pm - 11:00 pm
80’s Party (Dress like the 80’s)
Music by: Rusty Griswolds
Location: Patio
Music by: Rusty Griswolds
Location: Patio
8:00 pm - 10:00 pm
Tow411 Meet & Greet
Location: Suite 1055
Location: Suite 1055
10:00 pm
Friday’s 50/50 Drawing
Location: Patio
Location: Patio
Saturday-September 30, 2017
8:30 am - 5:00 pm
Registration Open
Badges are required
Location: Conference Lobby
Badges are required
Location: Conference Lobby
8:30 am - 11:00 am
Registration for Beauty, Kids Activities, Holmes & Used Equipment
Location: Conference Lobby
Location: Conference Lobby
9:00 am - 5:00 pm
Exhibits Open
10:00 am - Noon
Traffic Incident Management (Part 2 of 2)
Completed Class includes Certification
Sgt. Aaron Gentry/Ohio State Patrol
Location: Symposium
Completed Class includes Certification
Sgt. Aaron Gentry/Ohio State Patrol
Location: Symposium
Noon - 1:00 pm
'Hours of Service Compliance and What it Means for the Towing Industry'
Brian Riker/Fleet Compliance Solution, LLC
Sponsored by: ecomply & Worldwide Equipment
Location: Symposium
Brian Riker/Fleet Compliance Solution, LLC
Sponsored by: ecomply & Worldwide Equipment
Location: Symposium
Noon - 1:30 pm
W.T.R.A.O. Women’s Luncheon
Featuring: ANSI Fashion Show Tickets $20.00/Lunch/Door Prizes
Location: Fallen Timbers
Featuring: ANSI Fashion Show Tickets $20.00/Lunch/Door Prizes
Location: Fallen Timbers
1:00 pm - 2:00 pm
'Drivers are your Future'
Rob Austin/Austin Insurance
Location: Symposium
Rob Austin/Austin Insurance
Location: Symposium
2:00 pm - 3:00 pm
'Towing and Storage post HB341'
In depth analysis of towing and storage laws after HB341
Dan Tortorici and Todd Althouse/Beacon Software
Location: Symposium
In depth analysis of towing and storage laws after HB341
Dan Tortorici and Todd Althouse/Beacon Software
Location: Symposium
3:00 pm - 4:00 pm
'Operator-Roadside Awareness'
Kurt Wilson/Wreckmaster
Location: Symposium
Kurt Wilson/Wreckmaster
Location: Symposium
4:00 pm - 5:00 pm
'Smarter not Harder - Make your Website work for you'
Lauren Colon & Carol Snelling/MarketSmart by Tow Times
Location: Symposium
Lauren Colon & Carol Snelling/MarketSmart by Tow Times
Location: Symposium
4:00 pm
WTRAO Silent Auction Ends
Location: WTRAO Booth
Location: WTRAO Booth
5:00 pm
Exhibit Hall Closes
6:30 pm - 10:00 pm
Lil’ Tower’s Cars Party
Wear your favorite Cars shirt
Location: Fallen Timbers
Wear your favorite Cars shirt
Location: Fallen Timbers
7:00 pm - 10:00 pm
Miller Customer Appreciation
Demos-Food-Door Prizes
Location: Miller Industries Booth
Demos-Food-Door Prizes
Location: Miller Industries Booth
10:00 pm
Saturday’s 50/50 Raffle
Location: Miller Industries Booth
Location: Miller Industries Booth
10:00 pm
LIGHT IT UP….Light Show
Location: Parking Lot
Location: Parking Lot
Sunday-October 1, 2017
9:00 am - 2:00 pm
Exhibits Open
10:00 am
Kid’s Mini Rodeo
Location: Rear Patio
Location: Rear Patio
12:00 pm
Awards Presentation & Ice Cream Social
Location: Pavilion
Location: Pavilion
2:00 pm
Show Closes
Schedule subject to change
All Seminars are located in the Symposium.
The Symposium is located on the ground floor, halfway between the Conference Center and the Hotel Lobby