August 11 – 14, 2014
Zermatt Resort, Midway, Utah
Serving Independent Telcos in Utah, Idaho and Wyoming
TRI-STATE TELECOM CONFERENCE AGENDADRAFT
(Revised 6/5/14)
Monday August 11, 20142:00 pm – 5:00 pm
5:00 pm – 9:00 pm / Trade Show Set Up in Bernese event center
Registration – 1st Floor Matterhorn conference area
Tuesday August 12, 2014
7:00 am – 11:00 am / Registration – 1st Floor Matterhorn conference area
8:00 am – 1:00 pm / Golf Tournament – Crater Springs Course Homestead
8:00 am – 3:00 pm
2:00 pm– 5:00 pm / Trade show set up
Razor Run
2:00 pm – 7:30 pm / Registration – Outside Bernese event center
5:00 pm –7:30 pm
5:30 pm – 7:30 pm / Trade Show – Bernese event center at the Zermatt
Welcome Reception – Outside Bernese Event Center
Dinner on your own
Wednesday August 13, 2014
7:00 am – 11:00 am / Registration– Upstairs Matterhorn
7:00 am – 8:00 am / Continental breakfast for all attendees – Matterhorn
CONFERENCE OPENING GENERAL SESSION
Matterhorn Conference Room
8:00 am – 8:15 am / Welcome Kip Wilson conducting
8:15 am – 9:00 am / Speaker – Spencer Cox
9:00 am – 10:00am / Speaker – Glenn Ricart
10:00 am – 10:30 am / Break
10:30 am – 11:30 pm / Speaker – Brock Johansen, Brad Welch, Gabe Gomez, Ron McCue
11:30 pm – 1:30 pm / Vendor Showcase Luncheon & golf awards in Trade Show Area (Bernese)
1:30 pm – 2:00 pm
2:00 pm – 3:00 pm
2:00 pm – 5:00 pm
3:00 pm – 4:00 pm / Speaker – Spencer Eccles
Speaker – Kira Slawson, Jason Hendricks, Taz Rogers, Ken McClure
Vendor tear down Exhibits
Speaker – Derrick Owens, Susan Barratt, Mike Romano
4:00 pm – 4:30 pm / Speaker
6:00 pm – 7:00 pm / Hospitality Hour – Homestead Resort
Dinner on your own
Thursday August 14, 2014
7:30 am – 8:45 am / Breakfast Buffet for all Attendees
7:30 am – 8:45am / Owners/Managers Roundtable – Matterhorn Conference Room(closed session for Owners/Managers)
GENERAL SESSION
Matterhorn Conference Room
8:45 am – 9:45 am / Speaker – Geoffrey Tumlin (Motivational)
9:45 am – 10:45 am
10:45 am – 11:00 am / State Commission – Kip Wilson, Grace Seaman (ID), Chariman Al Minier (WY), Chris Parker (UT)
BREAK
11:00 am – 12:00 pm / Speaker–State Breakout Sessions –Idaho, Wyoming, Utah
Idaho – Davos
Wyoming – St. Moritz
Utah - Interlaken
CONFERENCE ADJOURNS
/ 2014 Tri-State Telecommunications ConferenceAugust 11 – 14, 2014
Zermatt Resort, Midway, Utah
Serving Independent Telcos in Utah, Idaho and Wyoming
REGISTRATION FORM
Company Name:
Address: City: State: Zip: _____
Telephone Number: Email:
Telco Member Registration Fee / Fee / SUBTOTALName: / $200/person
Name: / $200/person
Name: / $200/person
Name: / $200/person
Name: / $200/person
Name: / $200/person
Name: / $200/person
Name: / $200/person
Guest/Spouse Registration Fee / Fee
Name: / $100/person
Name: / $100/person
Name: / $100/person
Tri-State Golf Tournament (includes lunch) / Fee
*Please fill out Golf registration form* / $125/person Number of golfers ______
*Super Hero Razor Scavenger Hunt 2pm-5pm
Name: / $105/person
Name: / $105/person
Name: / $105/person
Name: / $105/person
Sponsorship Opportunities / Amount $
Trade Show Vendor Booth Exhibit Fee / $800/booth (Includes 1 full registration)*
Tri-State Associate Membership Dues* / $200/year (UT)
Must be a member of all 3 states to have a booth / $200/year (WY)
$200/year (ID)
*add additional members if needed / TOTAL / $
Please help us plan accurately by marking an “X” by the functions you plan to attend.
Tuesday, August 12, 2014 / Wednesday, August 13, 2014 / Thursday, August 14, 2014_____ Welcome Reception
_____ Golf
_____ Razor / _____ Breakfast
_____Vendor Showcase Luncheon / _____ Breakfast
*** Vendor Booth choices 1 #______2 #______3#______Will do our best!
Super Hero Razor Off-Road Scavenger Hunt
(sign up for group event on registration form with conference fees)
Tuesday August 12, 2014 9:00 am – 12:00 pm (pending signups)
Tuesday August 12, 2014 2:00 pm – 5:00 pm
This is a one of a kind experience! Super Hero groups work together in groups of 4 people per vehicle, navigating their way finding clues and obstacles throughout the Midway area and Wasatch Mountains. The trip usually lasts 2 to 3 hours depending on how efficient groups work together. This High Octane Adventure
has been the highlight of any group meeting at Zermatt and is sure to create a memorable experience.
Fun adventures you can do on your own – Book Early!
Adventure Haus 1-435-709-9540Soak, Swim, Snorkel or Scuba Dive
2 Hour Scuba Experience $100.00 per person (20 ft dive. equipment included)
Soak, Swim or Snorkel - Take a 40-minute therapeutic bath or swim in our crystal clear natural mineral water. Weekdays: $11 Weekends: $16 Snorkeling equipment: $5 Children welcome
Scuba Dive - Certified divers can explore the warm waters of the crater for a maximum of 35-minutes at a depth of 55-feet. Weekdays: $22 Weekends: $27 Rental equipment: $25 Tank only: $7.50
Monday- Thursday: 12:00 PM - 8:00 PM Friday & Saturday: 10:00 AM - 8:00 PM Sundays: 9:30 AM - 6:00 PM
Alpine Slide
• Driver Alpine Slide single ride (must be 48" or taller) $11
• Passenger (under 48" in height and from 2-6 years old) Alpine Slide single ride $3
• Driver Alpine Slide book of five (must be 48" or taller) $50
• Passenger (under 48" in height and from 2-6 years old) Alpine Slide book of five $13
• Alpine Slide / Alpine Coaster Combo (one ride each, must be 54" or taller) $24
Monday to Thursday: 11:00am to 9:00pm - Friday & Saturday: 10:00am to 10:00pm - Sunday: 11:00am to
6:00pm
Off-Road Razor Adventures
Non- Guided Excursions
2 hour Rental $199
4 hour Rental $279
8 hour Rental $349
Horseback Riding
Mountain Meadows Trail (approx. 1 hour) $59.00 per person or $69.00 with BBQ The Crows Nest Trail (approx. 2 hours) $79.00 per person or $89.00 with BBQ
Ride Departs at 5:00. Arrive at 4:30, get to know your horse, hit the Trail for a one or two hour ride, enjoy time in the saddle and some amazing overlooks of Heber Valley, Mount Timpanogos and the Wasatch Mountains. Come back and enjoy a grilled burger orhot dogand fixin’s before heading back to town.
Mountain Bike Tours
The Guided Mountain Bike Tour will include one of our high end mountain bikes from Rocky Mountain Bikes, an Adventure Haus custom water bottle, snacks, and a mountain bike helmet from Giro. Contact the Adventure Haus at least 24 hours in advance to book you tour. Price:$79.00 per person - Guides will tailor your tour to your ability and ensure a safe and exciting experience
Heber Valley Trap & Skeet Club
For trap and skeet only call - Jeff Lloyd - 435-640-1927
Non-Members
Trap and Skeet Rounds - $6.00
Youth - Trap and Skeet Rounds - $5.00
Gun Rentals - $2.00
Sorry, no refunds after July 21, 2014
Please send all registration forms with your check payment to:
Utah Rural Telecom Associationc/o Maren Folsom257 E. 200 So. Ste. 800 SLC UT 84111-2048
Phone: 801-578-3566 Email: or pay online
/ 2014 Tri-State Telecommunications ConferenceAugust 11 – 14, 2014
Zermatt Resort, Midway, Utah
Serving Independent Telcos in Utah, Idaho and Wyoming
HOTEL RESERVATION INFORMATION
Zermatt Resort & Spa
784 West Resort Drive
Midway, UT 84049
Reservation Phone Number: 866-937-6288
Tri-State conference code is 1083YG
INDIVIDUALS ARE RESPONSIBLE FOR MAKING THEIR OWN LODGING ARRANGEMENTS
Please book EARLY… PRICES GO UP JULY 1. You can always cancel if necessary, but you can’t always get a room late.Please visit the resort website at call for information regarding their cancellation policy, check-in and check-out times, deposit requirements, etc.
For right now you will need to call The Zermatt to make reservations until their website is finished being updated. Conference rates are below (tax not included - The current tax rate is 12.6%):
Zermatt ResortAlpine Standard Guest Room / 169.00
Alpine Superior Guest Room / 179.00
Studio / 209.00
Studio Superior / 225.00
One Bedroom Villa / 249.00
Two Bedroom Villa / 319.00
Three Bedroom Villa / 369.00
For those of you unfamiliar with the Midway area, please keep in mind these distances:
Salt Lake City=Approx. 50 miles
Park City=Approx. 18 miles
Heber=Approx. 3 miles
/ 2014 Tri-State Telecommunications ConferenceAugust 11 – 14, 2014
Zermatt Resort, Midway, Utah
Serving Independent Telcos in Utah, Idaho and Wyoming
Golf Tournament
TuesdayAugust 12, 2014
8:00am Shotgun start at the CRATER SPRINGS GOLF COURSE at The Homestead Resort
Continental Breakfast provided with registration
Registration Fee: $125.00per golferRegistration fee includes:
- 18 holes of golf
- Golf Cart with GPS
- Buffet Lunch
- Prizes
Rental clubs are available.
Please call 435-657-3848 to reserve.
Dress Code: collared shirts required; shorts at least mid-thigh in length; traditional golf shoes, soft spikes, flat-soled tennis shoes OK.
Handicap / Average Score for
18 Holes:
Golfer’s Name:
Company:
Golfer’s Name:
Company:
Golfer’s Name:
Company:
Golfer’s Name:
Company:
COST: $125.00per Golfer – Pay Fee on Registration Form
If possible, I/we would like to golf with the following individuals:
Golfer’s Name: Company:
Golfer’s Name: Company:
Golfer’s Name: Company:
Sorry, no refunds after July 21, 2014
Please send all registration forms with your check payment to:
Utah Rural Telecom Associationc/o Maren Folsom
257 E. 200 So. Ste. 800 SLC UT 84111-2048
Phone: 801-578-3566 Email: or pay online
/ 2014 Tri-State Telecommunications ConferenceAugust 11 – 14, 2014
Zermatt Resort, Midway, Utah
Serving Independent Telcos in Utah, Idaho and Wyoming
Associate Membership Application
Company Name:
Company Website:
Company Address:
Name: ______Title: ______Address:(If different from above) ______
Telephone:______Email:______
Name: ______Title: ______
Address:(If different from above) ______
Telephone:______Email: ______
Name: ______Title: ______
Address:(If different from above) ______
Telephone:______Email: ______
Name: ______Title: ______
Address:(If different from above) ______
Telephone:______Email: ______
Annual dues are $200 per year per association. Depending on their business territories, many of our Associate Members belong to all three associations, resulting in Tri-State membership.You must be a member of all three associations in order to purchase a booth in the annual Tri-State Conference trade show.
Membership Requested: (Please check box) / Total: / Contacts: / Utah Rural Telecom Association / $200.00 / Maren
/ Idaho Telephone Association / $200.00 / Kate
/ Wyoming Telecommunications Association / $200.00 / Christi Anderson307-634-8816 ext.
TOTAL AMOUNT DUE: / $______
One check for the total amount due should be made out to “Utah Rural Telecom Association”. If you have requested membership in Idaho and/or Wyoming, the dues will be distributed to the separate associations and your membership will be listed with each state. If already paid, please indicate which entity the 2014 Tri-State Associate Membership Dues ($600) payment was made/sent to:
Idaho Telephone Association Wyoming Telecommunications Association
/ 2014 Tri-State Telecommunications ConferenceAugust 11 – 14, 2014
Zermatt Resort, Midway, Utah
Serving Independent Telcos in Utah, Idaho and Wyoming
VENDOR INFORMATION
Please contact Gayle Pierce, Conference Coordinator, with any questions at
VENDOR SCHEDULE:
Monday August 11, 2014
Trade Show Set Up Zermatt Resort: Bernese Event Center
2:00 pm – 5:00 pm
Tuesday August 12, 2014
Vender Showcase 8:00 am– 3:00 pm(if not golfing)
Welcome Reception 5:30 pm - 7:30 pm
No conference dinner planned on Tuesday night – opportunity to invite members to private dinners
Wednesday August 13, 2014
Vendor Showcase and Extended Lunch in Trade Show 11:30 pm – 1:30 pm
Trade Show Tear Down2:00 pm – 5:00 pm
No conference dinner planned on Tuesday night – opportunity to invite members to private dinners
Vendors are encouraged to attend all events. Booths may be open at your discretion from Tuesday August 12th at5:30 pm through Wednesday August 13th at 2:00 pm.
BOOTH DISPLAY INFORMATION:
JP Display will provide a 10’ wide x 8’ deep piped and draped booth, including 1 skirted table, and identification sign. (Zermatt will provide chairs). You may contact Nicole Gray at 801-523-7083, if needed. JP Display will send you an exhibitor service kit a few months prior to the conference.
Special requests (i.e., power strips, extra chairs, phone lines, internet other than wireless, etc.) should be sent to Jennifer Gebhardt at t least ten (10) days prior to the conference.
SHIPPING AND RECEIVING:
For your convenience, we are offering two shipping options for this show.
OPTION 1: Shipping through JP Display - FULL SERVICE TO YOUR BOOTH
JP Display offers vendors full shipping services, which include advance shipping/storage, delivery of shipment to your booth prior to the show, storage of empty cases during the show and assistance with shipping at the close of the show. JP Displaywill also track your shipments prior to the show ensuring trouble-free delivery. About 45 days prior to the conference, you will receive shipping information from JP Display.
OPTION 2: Shipping directly to the Zermatt Resort.
For shipments via FEDEX, UPS, etc.:Guest or Vendor Name
Tri-State Telecommunications Conference
Zermatt Resort
784 West Resort Drive
Midway, UT 84049 / If shipping via US MAIL:
Guest or Vendor Name
Tri-State Telecommunications Conference
c/o. Zermatt Resort
P.O Box 940
Midway, UT 84049
NOTE: Vendors will be responsible for shipments sent directly to the Zermatt Resort, including delivery to the booth, and outbound shipments. It is very important that the guest or vendor name is on the package rather than the sales person, caterer or shipping clerk. Please do not send packages more than a few days prior to the conference, due to The Zermatt having limited secured storage space. Please contact at 435-709-9549 to make arrangements if necessary. They will be able to give you pricing information on boxes, large boxes and display cases and pallets.
Fees FOR ONE BOOTH:
One of 8’ x 10’ booth is $800. Each paid booth fee includes one complimentary conference registration.
If you have more than one employee staffing your booth, you must pay a registration fee for each additional employee. Please see the conference registration form for fees.
Payment:
Use the conference registration form to register and make payment. Please be sure to include all employees who will attend the conference. ALL FEES MUST BE PAID PRIOR TO THE CONFERENCE. Tri-State is now equipped to process credit card payments on line through PayPal at
Sorry, no refunds after July 21, 2014.
mEmbership required:
It ismandatory that all vendors are an Associate Member of each of the three state associations (Utah Rural Telecom Association, Idaho Telecom Alliance and Wyoming Telecommunications Association) to display at the Tri-State Conference. If you have not paid the Associate Membership dues for 2014, please complete the application form found at To inquire about your membership status, please . Make payments online at
BOOTH Selection:
Booths are offered on a first available basis. There will only be 61 booths available this year. Register early to ensure prime booth space! Please review booth layout on the next page and email to ith your top 3 booth location choices. Every effort will be made to accommodate your preferences. This form will be updated periodically but may not be completely up-to-date. Your booth location is not guaranteed until you have received an email confirmation.
The independent, rural telecommunication companies of Utah,Idaho and Wyoming will be represented at this conference and your participation is greatly appreciated! We couldn’t do it without you!
BOOTH LAYOUT
SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES
Company Name: Contact Person:
Attendee Name: Phone:
Email: Website: _____
*If your company is sponsoring an event, please email logo to
Super Hero
-2 registration fee$4500
-First choice of booth location, 2x wide if requested
-Prominent name/logo on sponsor signs
Evil Genius
-1 registration fee$3500
-Sponsor Breakfast, Reception, or Lunch
-Secondary choice of booth location
-Prominent name/logo on sponsor signs
Super Duper Sidekick
-1 registration fee$2500
-Sponsor Breaks, Golf Breakfast, or Golf Refreshments
-Tertiary choice of booth location
-Name/Logo on sponsor signs
The Prodigy
-1 registration fee$1500
-Booth assigned – first come/first served
-Sponsor a Speaker
-Name/Logo on speaker sponsor signs
Dare Devil $500
-Name Mentioned in welcome packet
-Sponsor a golf hole
-Donating comparable amount of items for welcome bags, i.e. pens, paper, and other goodies may count towards Dare Devil sponsorship; goods have to be received before July 21st.
All Sponsors Receive:
-Name/Logo on marketing pieces depending on space, availability, and sponsorship level
-Mention by MC throughout event, especially for sponsored meals/activities
-Registered Attendee list
Thank you for your contributions. Your support makes our conference a success!!!
If you have any questions, please contact Gayle at 801-789-2800 or
SPEAKER CONFIRMATION FORM
Thank you for being a part of the 2014 Tri-State Telecommunications Conference!
August 11 – 14, 2014
Zermatt Resort, Midway, Utah
Please complete and confirm all arrangements, sign and return to our office by June1, 2014.
For more information please visit our conference website at
If you have questions, please contact Diane at 801-789-2800, orat
Please send your bio and this completed form to
Speaker Contact Information
Speaker Name:
Company:
Mailing Address:
Telephone Number: Email:
Presentation Information
Presentation topic:
Date and time of presentation:
Audio Visual Needs:
Will you have a power point presentation? Yes ___ No ___
*Send power point presentations in advance to
Do you have hand-outs for distribution? Yes ___ No ____
* If so, email example of hand-out in advance to
Please list any other needs you may have for your presentation:
Hotel Accommodations
Will you be making your reservations at the Zermatt Resort? Yes ___ No ___ (Zermatt Resort –866-643-2015)
Dates you will be staying at the Zermatt Resort:
Registration will be compensated to you ($200)
Comments:
Signature: Date:
Thank you for agreeing to speak!