Gas Ops Forum

Starts:  Apr 16, 2019 11:00 PM (CT)
Ends:  Apr 18, 2019 05:30 PM (CT)

Attendees participate in discussions and network with other gas industry professionals. Discussions and breakout sessions are moderated by gas industry experts, but this event is uniquely driven by the attendee, so come prepared to ask | learn | share during sessions on Codes & Standards, Measurement & Controls, Distribution, Safety, and Gas System Controls. Optional tours showcasing some of the area's finest attractions are also offered.

SCHEDULE AT-A-GLANCE
Tuesday, April  16, 2019

11:30 AM -  03:30 PM    Optional Tour - Taneycomo Trout Fishing Excursion
02:00 PM - 04:00 PM     Titanic Museum Tour
05:30 PM -  07:30 PM    Registration
06:00 PM -  07:30 PM    Opening Reception

Wednesday, April 17, 2019

07:30 AM - 04:30 PM    Registration
07:30 AM - 08:15 AM    Breakfast
08:15 AM - 09:30 AM    Opening Session
09:30 AM - 10:30 AM    Classroom Sessions
10:30 AM - 11:00 AM    Morning Break
11:30 AM - 12:00 PM    Classroom Sessions
12:00 PM - 01:00 PM    Lunch
01:00 PM - 03:00 PM    Classroom Sessions
03:00 PM - 03:30 PM    Afternoon Break
03:30 PM - 04:30 PM    Classroom Sessions
04:30 PM - 06:00 PM    Networking Reception

Thursday, April 18, 2019

07:00 AM - 08:00 AM    Breakfast
08:00 AM - 10:00 AM    Classroom Sessions
10:00 AM - 10:30 AM    Morning Break
10:30 AM - 12:30 PM    Classroom Sessions
12:30 PM                       Meeting Adjourns

THE FULL AGENDA IS AVAILABLE HERE.

Optional Activities - Tuesday, April 16, 2019

Trout Fishing Excursion - $100*

Enjoy the breath taking Ozark Mountains and the wonderful bodies of water that lie within. Rated as having the finest trout fishing anywhere in the country, the clear waters of Taneycomo Lake, provide some of the finest attractions Missouri has to offer. Price for the trip includes a professional guide, boat and gas, as well as equipment and bait. *Price does not include Missouri fishing license or trout stamp, which are required. Purchase both for  $14 here. 

Titanic Museum Tour - $23/person.  Space is limited.
As the whole world remembers the world's most famous luxury liner, Titanic Museum Attraction in Branson, MO will continue to open the door to the past in it's one-of-a-kind -- letting passengers experience what it was like to walk the hallways, parlors, cabins and Grand Staircase of the Titanic while surrounded by more than 400 artifacts directly from the ship and its passengers. As visitors touch a real iceberg, walk the Grand Staircase and third class hallways, reach their hands into 28-degree water, and try to stand on the sloping decks, they learn what it was like on the RMS Titanic by experiencing it first-hand.

Each guest entering the ship will receive a boarding pass of an actual Titanic passenger or crew. Feel their spirit presence in the galleries where over 400 personal and private artifacts are on display. Many are on dislplay for the first time in the world. This collection is valued at over four and a half million dollars. This is a self-guided tour.

LOCATION
Hotel

Chateau on the Lake
415 North State Highway 265
Branson, MO 65616
(888) 333-5253

Hotel Reservations

Reserve your room online or call 1-888-333-5253 and reference MEA Energy Association by March 18, 2019 to receive the discounted rate of $134/night. This rate is being offered three days prior and three days post-event (based on availability). To extend your stay, book via phone reservation.

Air Travel

Branson Airport
The Branson Airport, which opened in 2009, is just 10 miles south of Branson's Entertainment District. The airport is the first privately financed and operated commercial airport in the United States. Families and groups flying to Branson enjoy dining and auto-rental services on site, as well as taxi and shuttle service into Branson. Branson's Airport's air service on Frontier Airlines to/from Denver (DEN) and beyond and VIA Airlines with the only regional nonstop to/from Austin (AUS) make it easy for people to come visit.  

Springfield-Branson National Airport
The Springfield-Branson National Airport (SGF) is served by a variety of airlines, including Allegiant Air, American Airlines, Delta and United, making it an easy destination for travelers from around the country. Springfield-Branson National Airport is roughly 50 miles north of Branson (a 45-60 minute drive, depending on time of day and driving conditions).

Transportation

Branson Airport

  • Enterprise Rent-A-Car, National and Alamo are the only on-site companies. Budget and Avis can be accessed via shuttle service from the airport to off-site offices.
  • Estimated one-way taxi fare: $24
  • Estimated one-way Lyft and Uber fares: $21

Springfield-Branson National Airport

  • The Springfield-Branson National Airport is located approximately 60 miles from Chateau on the Lake. Eight major car rental companies are represented onsite.

Parking

Complimentary parking is available at the hotel for all hotel guests.

REGISTRATION
Registration Rates

Early Registration | Available through 12/31/18

  • MEA Member Rate  $395 per person
  • MEA Non-Member Rate  $695 per person

Standard Registration | Beginning 1/1/19

  • MEA Member Rate  $445 per person
  • MEA Non-Member Rate  $745 per person

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If your company is not an MEA Member, you may continue to register at the Non-MEA Member rate.


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Cancellation Policy

Cancellations received 10 working days prior to the conference are refundable less a $35 service charge. Cancellations within 10 days of the conference are non-refundable. Substitutions may be made at any time.

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Location

415 North State Highway 265
Branson, MO 65616