When
Wednesday September 17, 2014 at 8:00 AM MDT-to-
Thursday September 18, 2014 at 5:00 PM MDT
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Where
Yellowstone Convention Center, Big Sky Resort1 Lone Mountain Trail
Big Sky, MT 59716
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Joint States Meeting
Northwest Utility Coordinating Councils
You’re invited to attend the Joint States Meeting of the Northwest Utility Coordinating Councils September 17-18, 2014 at the Big Sky Resort, Big Sky, Montana, near Yellowstone National Park.
The Joint States Meeting is an event held by the Utility Coordinating Councils from the 5 States of the great Northwest: Alaska, Idaho, Montana, Oregon and Washington. The event is held every two years, and the member states alternate hosting. Participants are contractors, utility locators, construction and maintenance supervisors, managers of public and private utilities, public works directors, One-Call system directors, personnel and members, as well as any others interested in efforts to reduce damages to underground utilities caused by excavation and coordinate installation by communicating and cooperating from around the Northwest. The conference offers an opportunity for participants to exchange vital information and attend training sessions on a variety of utility topics in our changing environments.
This year's event is being hosted by the Montana Utility Coordinating Council (MUCC) and is being held at the Big Sky Resort at Big Sky, Montana on September 17-18, 2014. Use this link to register at Big Sky Resort.
We are currently forming the Agenda for the meetings. Please check www.montana811.org for more information as we get closer to the event dates. If you have a suggested topic and/or presenter please feel free to contact Clint Kalfell at: mailto:clint.kalfell@montana811.org.
Conference registration is $130 per person. The registration fee includes: Vendor Reception, three-continental breakfasts, Tuesday night Banquet, Lunch on Wednesday and Thursday, all refresshments and handouts. Fees can be paid with a check or using your credit card via PayPal, please see the bottom of the this page to register.
Click Here for Current Tentative Schedule of Meetings/Events
To recommend or to offer to present a meeting or agenda item please submit the subject and the speaker to: Clint Kalfell atclint.kalfell@montana811.org or 406-442-3070.
Welcome Ceremony - Keynote Address
Shane Bush
For years we have relied on the fact based left brain to provide a safe work environment. Studies are now showing that High Reliability Organizations are realizing that addressing the Human side of safety is critical for continuous improvement. The Human side of safety (Context) comes from the Right Brain. Shane will provide the latest studies on how to bring more right Brain Thinking to Safety Leadership in a humorous, interactive and interesting way.
For more information about Shane and the presentations he is offering at the Joint States Meeting go to: Shane Bush - BushCo. Inc.
Banquet - Keynote Address
Olympian Cliff Miedl
Cliff will speak about the accident, sustained during an excavation project, where underground utilities were not marked, as well as the effects that accident caused him, his co-workers and his family and how he overcame those horrible wounds to become an Olympic athlete.
For more information about Cliff go to: Cliff Meidl
2014 Joint States Meeting Lodging
The Meetings will take place at beautiful Big Sky Resorts! Discounted group rates below are per night and indicate whether pricing is based on occupancy or a flat rate. All event space, lodging units and condominiums feature complimentary high-speed internet service and full hotel amenities. A limited number of Huntley First Class Units are available to qualified individuals at prevailing GSA per diem rates, contact Clint Kalfell regarding GSA rate availability. Reservations need to be made directly with Big Sky Resort at 1-800-548-4486 or at http://bigskyresort.com/connect/reservations. Make sure to tell them you are part of the Utiltity Joint States Meeting or use code 1055YD to get your discount.
Guests of the Joint States Meeting may extend their stay up to three (3) days prior to or following event dates at the negotiated group rate. Extended stays will be credited to the final room pickup.
Rates do not include 17% in applicable state and local taxes and does not include breakfast vouchers
The Huntley Lodge (click for more information)
Number of Occupants 1 2 3 4 5 6
First Class (2 queens) $139 139 149 149
Mtn. View (2 queens) $147 147 157 157
Loft Hotel (3 queens) $187 187 197 197 207 207
Shoshone Condominiums (click for more information on rooms)
1 Bedroom Suite (up to 4 guests) $217
1 Bedroom Suite + Loft (up to 6 guests) $287
Summit Hotel (click for more information)
Number of Occupants 1 2 3 4
Studio $188 188
Hotel (2 Queens) $198 198 208 208
Hotel (1 King) $218 218
1 Bedroom Suite (up to 4 guests) $278
2 Bedroom Suite (up to 6 guests) $358
3 Bedroom Suite (up to 8 guests) $438
Village Center (click for more information)
Studio (up to 2 guests) $169
Slope-side Studio (up to 2 guests) $184
1 Bedroom Suite (up to 4 guests) $269
2 Bedroom Suite (up to 6 guests) $369
3 Bedroom Suite (up to 8 guests) $439
Activities
Big Sky Resort offers a wide range of activities and family venues for Guests of Joint States Utility Coordinating Council to enjoy. Below are only a few options that await you at Big Sky Resort:
Big Sky Resort Basecamp
- Scenic Lift Rides and Lone Peak Expedition®
- Full Service Solace Spa & Wellness Studio
- Arnold Palmer Design 18 Hole Golf Course
- Zip Line Tours and High Ropes Course
- Archery and On-Mountain Paint Ball Arena
- Bungee Trampoline & Giant Swing
- Mountain Bike Access and Equipment Rental
Local Outfitters
- World Class Fly Fishing
- Yellowstone National Park Tours
- Whitewater Rafting
- Horseback Riding
- Hiking & Climbing
- Photography & Wildlife Viewing
- Paddle Boarding / Canoeing
Convenient Transportation
Big Sky Resort is among the most convenient of Rocky Mountain destinations to reach when traveling by air. Now leading the state of Montana in arrivals and departures with over 4,000 seats available each day during peak seasons, the recently expanded Bozeman/Yellowstone International airport (BZN) offers daily jet service on Delta, United, Alaska, US Airways, Frontier and Allegiant. Direct flights are available from Atlanta, Newark, Chicago, Minneapolis, Denver, Salt Lake City, Phoenix, Los Angeles, Las Vegas, Oakland, San Francisco, Portland, and Seattle.
Ground Transportation
From Bozeman, Big Sky Resort is an easy and beautiful one hour drive south on Hwy 191 through the spectacular Gallatin Canyon - where resident deer, elk, bears, moose, and Bighorn Sheep are frequently encountered. Guests of the Joint States Utility Coordinating Council group may also recognize the Gallatin Canyon and Big Sky area as the site location for Robert Redford’s classic movie A River Runs Through It.
There is a versatile range of ground transportation options to meet the needs of your guests – from individual car rentals to charters for up to 57 in a full sized coach, and everything in- between. Big Sky Resort can help coordinate with preferred shuttle services to deliver family members directly to our front door.