2014 Fall UMW Area APDA Training and Conference

2014 Fall UMW Area APDA
Training and Conference
Otter Tail Power Company is proud to announce
Mike Terbrueggen and Neil Lindgren as the
presenters at the Fall UMW Area APDA Training
and Conference. This 32 hour NERC CEH course
will cover an in-depth review of Dynamics of
Disturbances (Mike T.) along with a review of
forth coming changes in the NERC standard
requirements (Dennis O.) This course is designed
not only to provide a review of Disturbances and
NERC changes, but is also an excellent chance
to interact and train next to the individuals you
will be working along side, on a daily basis to
ensure the reliability of the bulk electric system.
Partial NERC CEH Credit will not be issued.
OTP_002 will be issuing the NERC CEHs for
your participation in this Training Conference.
Mike Terbrueggen
CEO, O-T-S
Mike Terbrueggen was born in Grosse Pointe,
Michigan in 1954. He graduated from De La Salle
High School in 1972. Upon graduation in 1972
he entered the U.S. Army and was stationed in
Colorado Springs, Colorado. He was in the 4th
infantry with the 4th Combat Engineers. He has two
daughters, one son, and two grandsons and lives
in Longmont, Colorado where, in his spare time,
enjoys golfing and hiking. Mike’s undergraduate
degree is from Michigan and is in Electronics
Engineering. His graduate degree is from University
of Colorado and is in Power Engineering. Mike
formed Operations-Training-Solutions in 1994,
is the CEO and Principal Engineer, and designs,
develops, and delivers advanced training seminars,
develops training programs and materials, and
provides consulting services for power operations
and engineering personnel.
Dennis O’Hara
CEO, Reliability Matters
& Northern Images
Photography
Dennis O’Hara graduated from the
University of Minnesota Duluth
with a degree in Industrial Technology.Dennis worked
for Minnesota Power in System Operations for 29
years, including 6 years as the System Operations
Trainer. Retiring in 2006, Dennis currently owns
and operates a photography business in Duluth
Minnesota specializing in scenic nature photography.
Dennis also continues to instruct on-line courses
covering NERC Standards and emergency
operations through Bismarck State College. Dennis
also compiled a new course this year of issues
associated with shift work. This is offered as an
evening offering for additional CEHs for this PSR
Seminar on Wednesday night of each week.
2014
Fall UMW Area
APDA Training
and Conference
Otter Tail Power Company
is proud to host the
2014
UMW Area APDA Training
and Conference
August 11-15
2100 Arrowwood Ln
Arrowwood Resorts
Alexandria, Minnesota
Registration form
2014 Fall UMW Area ADPA
Training and Conference
Monday, August 11, 2014
0730–0830
Registration
0830–1700
Dynamics of Disturbances (Mike T.)
Tuesday, August 12, 2014
0800–1530
Dynamics of Disturbances (Mike T.)
1530–1730
NERC Standards Update (Dennis O.)
Wednesday, August 13, 2014
0800–1000
NERC Standards Update (Dennis O.)
1000–1530
Dynamics of Disturbances (Mike T.)
1530
Golf Scramble/Winery Tour
Thursday, August 14, 2014
0800—1630
Dynamics of Disturbances (Mike T.)
1630—1800
Pontoon Rides
1900—?
Banquet and Scholarship Raffle
Friday, August 15, 2014
0800—1200
APDA Upper Midwest Area
and APDA National Meetings
1200
Adjourn—Safe travels back home
and Thank You for attending
Hotel accomodations
Arrowwood Resort & Conference Center
Reserve under Otter Tail Power Company
Rooms rate: $139.00 plus tax per-night
Government rate: $139.00 plus tax per-night
Our Alexandria Minnesota resort hotel is located in a
setting of natural splendor and offers outstanding year
‘round recreational facilities and service that will exceed
your expectations. This Minnesota Resort Hotel is near
Carlos Creek Winery and the Minnesota Lakes Maritime
Museum and is home to the Big Splash Waterpark and
Atikwa Golf Course! Stay with us once ... we know you will
want to come back again and again. Arrowwood Resort &
Conference center is conveniently located just two hours
from the Twin Cities of Minneapolis and St. Paul and
less than 2 hours from the Fargo/Moorhead Area on the
shores of Lake Darling, the perfect choice for Alexandria,
Minnesota resort hotel accommodations is Arrowwood
Resort - anytime of the year.
2100 Arrowwood Lane NW
Alexandria, MN 56308
Phone: (320) 298-4636
Fax: (320) 762-0133
1-866-798-1472
www.arrowwoodresort.com
Additional rooms have been reserved under
Otter Tail Power Company until May 31st:
The Hampton Inn is located in Alexandria while
the Arrowwood Resort is located north of town
on Lake Darling.
Room Rates: $129.95 plus tax per night
Government Rate: $94.00 plus tax per night
Cost is $1000.00. This includes breakfasts,
breaks, lunches, and banquet.
Name
Address
Company
Phone
Method of payment
Check
Attendee name
Training only
Training and banquet
APDA meeting only
Non-APDA member
Golf outing
Winery tour
Evening pontoon ride
Transportation to and from Hampton Inn
Guest name
Banquet
Golf outing
Winery tour
Evening pontoon ride
Mail, email, or fax this registration form to the
contact person below to save your spot.
Hampton Inn and Suites
2705 South Broadway
Alexandria, MN 56308
1-800-HAMPTON
Phone: 320-763-3360
Bill me
Contact person: Tammy Smith
Otter Tail Power Company
215 South Cascade Street
Fergus Falls, MN 56537
Phone: 218-739-8264
Fax: 218-739-8625
E-mail: tsmith@otpco.com