2015 Road-E-O Information and Registration - nc

It’s Road-E-O Time
The North Carolina Chapter of SWANA is holding its Annual Equipment/Truck Road-E-O on June 12-13,
2015 in Greensboro North Carolina hosted by Republic Services, Waste Industries, City of Greensboro and
City of Winston Salem. Road-E-O information may be accessed on the NC SWANA web page at
www.ncswana.org.
Questions regarding Road-E-O registration should be directed to Rodney Hamby @ 828-312-1672.
Contestants representing public and private waste collection agencies will be competing for top driving,
operating, and mechanical honors. Drivers are required to maneuver competition vehicles through a preset
course, and mechanics are tested in areas of troubleshooting and diagnostics. All categories are judged on
accuracy and time.
2015 NC SWANA Road-E-O winners will receive trophies, cash awards,
and recognition as being the best of the best in North Carolina! First and
second place winners will be eligible to go to the SWANA International Road
-E-O to be held in Phoenix, Arizona on October 3, 2015. The company
sponsor of the first place winner is required to submit the request for reimbursement. Participation in the International Road-E-O is not required, however, those who wish to participate in the International Road-E-O will be responsible for the balance of expenses.
The Awards Ceremony and Banquet will begin at 7:00 p.m. Saturday, June 13th at Road-E-O Headquarters, Embassy Suites Hotel in Greensboro, North Carolina, with trophies, cash awards, door prizes, and a
dinner buffet with a wide variety of food.
Schedule of Events
Friday, June 12, 2015
2:00 p.m.— 7:00 p.m.
Registration Check-in at Event Headquarters
2:00 p.m.— 7:00 p.m.
Testing for Drivers & Mechanics at Event Headquarters
3:00 p.m.— 4:30 p.m.
Vendor Hall Open for Vendor Set-up at Event Headquarters
5:00 p.m.— 8:00 p.m.
Vendor Hall Open at Event Headquarters
5:30 p.m.— 7:00 p.m.
Welcome Reception and Finger food at Event Headquarters
7:00 p.m.— 8:30 p.m.
Parking Lot Fun and Competitive Games at Event Headquarters
Saturday, June 13, 2015
6:00 a.m.
Breakfast bar open at Event Hotel
7:00 a.m. — 8:30 a.m.
Pastries and Coffee served at each Road-E-O Event Location
7:00 a.m. (Promptly)
Judges’ Meeting and Judges’ Course Walk-Through at each Road-E-O Event Location
7:00 a.m. (Promptly)
Late Check-in for Operators at Competition Site
(Pre-registration required / no registrations accepted after 8:00 a.m.)
7:00 a.m. (Promptly)
Late Check-in for Drivers and Mechanics, at Truck Site
(Pre-registration required / no registrations accepted after 8:00 a.m.)
7:30 a.m. (Promptly)
Contestants Course Walk-Through / Inspection at each Road-E-O Event Location
8:00 a.m. (Promptly)
Late testing for Drivers & Mechanics
8:00 a.m. — 4:00 p.m.
Road-E-O Competition
9:00 a.m.
Mechanics and Competition
11:00 p.m. — 12:30 p.m. Lunch* Available at each Road-E-O Event Location
3:30 p.m.— 6:30 p.m.
Vendor Hall Open at Event Headquarters
7:00 p.m.— 10:00 p.m.
Awards Ceremony, Banquet*, and Cash Drawings at Event Headquarters
*Meal armbands will be required for meals and given out at registration.
Hotel & Travel
Information
Host Hotel/Event Headquarters
The Embassy Suites Hotel is located at 204 Centreport Drive, Greensboro, NC 27409 and will serve as
Event Headquarters for the 2015 NC SWANA Road-E-O.
Hotel accommodations can be made by calling 336-668-4535 and mentioning Solid Waste Association
of North America NC Chapter for the discounted rates of $139.81 per night, which includes all applicable
taxes.
A block of rooms has been reserved for NC SWANA at the special rate until May 28, 2015.
Embassy Suites Greensboro*
204 Centreport Drive
Greensboro, NC 27409
Tel: +1-336-668-4535
General Location Map
Road-E-O
Event
Locations
Truck Road-E-O
Greensboro Coliseum
1921 W Lee Street (to be
verified)
Greensboro, NC 27403
Landfill Road-E-O
City of Winston-Salem
Hanes Mill Road Landfill
325 Hanes Mill Road
Winston-Salem, NC
27105
(336) 661-4900
*The Embassy Suites Greensboro offer a spacious suite featuring a separate living room with sofa bed. Enjoy high- speed
internet access, flat-screen TVs, a refrigerator and microwave. Start your day with a complimentary cooked-to-order
breakfast.
2015 NC SWANA Road-E-O
Contestant Registration & Application
To compete in the NC SWANA Road-E-O, fill out this Registration/Application and return to the address indicated
below and submit by May 29, 2015.
Name:
Employer:
Address:
City:
Zip Code:
Phone:
Email address:
The contestant must be a member of SWANA or work for a public or private sector entity who has at least
one member belonging to the association. Competitors must be employed in the field in which they are
competing at the time of the Road-E-O and have worked in that area for a minimum of one year.
SWANA Member #
 Non-Member
 Please send Membership Information
 Contestant Fee (plus 3 family members*) ............... at
$200.00
×
______
=
$______________
 Contestant Fee (Contestant only) ........................... at
$160.00
×
______
=
$______________
 Guest of a Contestant (age 1 to 16) .......................... at
$20.00
×
______
=
$______________
 Guest of a Contestant (age 17 and over) .................... at
$45.00
×
______
=
$______________
TOTAL persons attending: ______
 Late Fee: Registrations received after May 29, 2015 .... Additional $25.00 per person
$______________

$______________
TOTAL AMOUNT DUE
*Will there be  3  2 or  1 family member(s) coming with you?
Competition Category
SWANA rules allow only one category per contestant. Please check the category you are competing in:
Truck Driver**:
Landfill Equipment:
Rear Loader
Compactor
Transfer Tractor/Trailer
Dozer
Front Loader
Mechanic**
Mechanic
Articulated Rubber Tire Loader
Roll-off
Automated Side Loader
*No refunds if a competition event is cancelled.
**The Mechanic and Drivers test has been revised; a new set of
questions/answers can be downloaded from NC SWANA’s website
Event T-shirts are given to contestants, volunteers, and judges only.
Please indicate T-shirt size.  Small  Medium  Large  X-Large  XX-Large  XXX-Large XXXX-Large
Return completed forms by mail with check payable to NC SWANA to:
Donna Revis
8720 Red Oak Boulevard, Suite 505, Charlotte, NC 28217
Phone (704)-469-8597
Fax (704)-527-3228
(Please see other side)
(Please see other side)
Contestant Registration &
Application Form
(Continued) Employee Certification (to be completed by employer)
Employer:
Work Address:
Telephone:
Length of employment (dates):
Employee has been employed as a driver/mechanic/equipment operator for the last
Dates:
Employee’s attendance has been satisfactory.
Yes No
years
months
I certify that the employee has had no chargeable accidents or moving violations within the last 12 months.
_________________________________________________________________________________________
Employer’s Signature
Date
2015 NC SWANA ROAD-E-O
Contestant Request and Release Form.
I,
(name of contestant), hereby request the opportunity to participate
in the
________
competition category, (name of equipment as indicated on registration
form) SWANA Road-E-O sponsored by the North Carolina Chapter of SWANA and hosted by the City of Greensboro,
City of Winston Salem, Republic Services of North Carolina, and Waste Industries on June 12-13, 2015.
In consideration of the opportunity to participate in the Road-E-O Program, I do hereby for myself, my heirs, personal
representatives, and assigns, release and discharge the Solid Waste Association of North America, the Hosts, and
their respective agents, employees, and officers, from all claims, demands, suits, actions, and causes of action of any
kind, for bodily injuries sustained by me and for damage to and/or loss of personal property arising out of my
participation in the Program.
I understand that participation in the Program involves certain inherent risks and potential hazards, which I have
considered and which I knowingly assume.
I have read this Request and Release form and understand all of its terms and I execute it voluntarily.
_________________________________________________________________________________________
(Participant’s Signature)
(Date)
Release and Waiver Liability:
All participating contestants and their guests will be required to sign a Release and Waiver of Liability, Assumption of Risk and
Indemnity Agreement when checking in and picking up informational packet at Event Headquarters.
Return completed forms by mail or fax:
Donna Revis
505 Red Oak Boulevard, Suite 505, Charlotte, NC 28217
Phone: 704.469.8597
Fax: 704.527.3228
2015 NC SWANA Road-E-O
Judges / Volunteer Application
Thank you for volunteering your time to make the 2015 NC SWANA Road-E-O a huge success! To participate as
a judge or to support the event as a volunteer, fill out the information below and return to the address indicated
below and submit by May 29, 2015.
Name:
Employer:
Address:
City:
Zip Code:
Phone:
Email address:
This form must be completed by all judges/volunteers.
Road-E-O Judge:…… Truck… Landfill …(check one)………………….…………….….…… $
0.00
Road-E-O Volunteer:……………………………..………………………….………………..………. $
0.00
What would you like to volunteer for?
Guest of a Judge/Volunteer (age 1 to 16).................................. at $ 20.00 x
=
$
Guest of a Judge/Volunteer (age 17 and over).......................... at $ 45.00 x
=
$
TOTAL persons attending:
TOTAL AMOUNT DUE $____________

Fees include Friday Welcome Reception, Saturday lunch, and Awards Ceremony/Banquet at Event Headquarters.
My check (made payable to NC SWANA) for $
is enclosed with the completed Registration
and Application Form.
I SENT money by PayPal to “paypal@ncswana.org” (PayPal receipt attached.)
No refunds for cancellations.
Event T-shirts are given to contestants, volunteers, and judges only.
Please indicate T-shirt size.  Small  Medium  Large  X-Large  XX-Large  XXX-Large XXXX-Large
Return completed forms by mail with check payable to NC SWANA to:
Donna Revis
8720 Red Oak Boulevard, Suite 505, Charlotte, NC 28217
Phone: 704.469.8597
Fax: 704.527.3228
Release and Waiver Liability: All participating volunteers, judges, and their guests will be required to
sign a Release and Waiver of Liability, Assumption of Risk and Indemnity Agreement when checking in
and picking up informational packet at Event Headquarters.
SWANA-North Carolina Chapter
Donna Revis, Chapter Facilitator
8720 Red Oak Blvd, Suite 505
Charlotte, NC 28217
2015 NC SWANA Road-E-O Brochure Enclosed
Visit us on the web at
www.ncswana.org
NC SWANA ROAD-E-O
VOLUNTEER FOR 2015
Volunteers are needed to assist with the Road-E-O, including help with
registration, judging and logistics. No experience needed!
The success of the Road-E-O is highly dependent upon volunteers.
If you would like to volunteer, please send the Judges/Volunteer Application form to:
Donna Revis
8720 Red Oak Boulevard, Suite 505
Charlotte, NC 28217
704.469.8597
drevis@ncswana.org