19th Annual MORA Recycling Conference
Gateway to 75% Diversion

September 12-14, 2016
Sheraton, Westport Plaza
​St Louis, MO

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7/2 – 9/8 – Regular Registration Rate
9/9 - On Site or Late Registration

Attendee Registration
Exhibitor Registration
Sponsor Registration

                                       Early       Reg         Late
Member                            $335       $375       $430
Non-Member                     $430       $430       $430
One Day                           $255       $255       $255

Exhibitors                         $510       $565       $650
Extra Booth Staff              $275       $275       $275
Extra Tables $25 and  Electric $25
Extra Awards Dinner Tickets $25 (Tuesday, September 13th at 5:00 PM)

Exhibitor Set-Up: 
Sunday, Sept. 11, 3:00-8:00 p.m. or Monday, Sept.12, 8:00–10:30 a.m.
Exhibitor Tear Down: Tuesday, September 13, 7:30 p.m.

Exhibit Hall Hours:
Monday, 9/12:  Exhibit Hall Opens 11:00 a.m.; Keynote Luncheon in Exhibit Hall; Afternoon Break 1:30-1:45; Exhibit Hall Reception 5:00-6:30 p.m.  

Tuesday, 9/13: Exhibit Hall Opens/Breakfast 8:00 a.m.; Morning Breaks 8:45-9:00 &
10:15-10:45; Afternoon Breaks 3:15-3:30 & 5:00-5:30; Awards Dinner 5:30-6:45; Live Auction 7:00-7:30; Exhibitor Tear Down 7:30 p.m.
 
​Each booth space includes one 6' draped table, two chairs, and one waste basket. The exhibit hall is also the location for session breaks, dining, reception and the Awards Banquet. Approximately 250 people attend the MORA conference each year.

Key Note Speaker
Monday Luncheon, September 12th

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Cheri Chastain 
Sierra Nevada Brewing Company
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Cheri Chastain is the Sustainability Manager for Sierra Nevada Brewing Co.  Cheri has been with the company for 10 years and is responsible for educating employees on environmental issues and programs, maintaining current policies and projects, and working on new project development.  Among many tasks, Cheri is responsible for Sierra Nevada’s renewable energy management; managing zero waste efforts; researching and implementing alternative fuel options; and working toward water conservation and reuse. 
Cheri is currently a member of the City of Chico’s Sustainability Task Force, the Brewer’s Association Sustainability Subcommittee Chair, and a board member of the US Zero Waste Business Council.  Cheri has a BA and an MA in Environmental Geography.
 
     Sierra Nevada Brewing Co., 1075 East 20th Street, Chico,CA 92928.

Zero Waste Plenary
Monday, September 12th at 10:00 am

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Joseph S. Martinich                              
Founders Professor of Operations, Management at the University of Missouri – St. Louis                      

Joseph S. Martinich is Founders Professor of Operations Management at the University of Missouri - St. Louis. He has worked with businesses on waste reduction, recycling, energy efficiency, and air quality management. Dr. Martinich is the author of two books and numerous articles, which have appeared in leading journals, and has authored several technical reports, including recycling economic information studies of Missouri and the St. Louis Metro area, and studies of recycling and waste diversion grant programs. Dr. Martinich currently teaches courses on lean production and on the environmental aspects of business operations, especially how to make business operations lean and green. He holds a BS degree in Industrial Engineering from Northwestern University; an MA in Economics from California State University-Fullerton; and a PhD in Industrial Engineering and Management Sciences from Northwestern University.

Open House and Exhibitor Reception

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                   Monday, September 12th at 5:00-6:30 pm
​The Exhibit Hall will be open for conference participants and guests to visit the exhibitors, catch up with peers and friends and see the In-The-Green presentation.  


Jack Kaufmann - In-The-Green Productions:
Music and multimedia are the tools he has used for 26 years - logging over 5,000 performances at schools, conferences, libraries, etc.  His music is a blend of original compositions mixed with recognizable cover tunes.  Each song is enhanced by a compelling video presentation, which includes a steady flow of waste reduction information with captivating images of visualized natural beauty. During the show he will sing while playing guitar, flutes, and percussion. 
Over the last ten years, he has receive grant funding for school assembly performances from the following Missouri SWMDs: Mid-America, Quad-Lakes (2), Southeast Missouri (2), Ozark Rivers (3), and seven consecutive years with St. Louis-Jefferson.
                               Jack's presentation is sponsored by the Ozark Rivers SWMD.
Conference Schedule
Conference At A Glance.pdf
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Speaker and Presenter Bios   

​Membership Meeting Agenda
Wednesday, September 14th, 8:00 a.m.

2016 Conference Exhibitors

  Always Green Recycling 
America Recycles Day
Batliner Paper Stock
​Busch Systems
Carton Council
Central Paper Stock  
​Closed Loop Recycling
Composting & Organics Association of MO - COAM
Coastal Wire Company
Cram-A-Lot
DeHart Recycling Equipment
​Dempster - AlleyCat Trailer 
Downing Sales & Cascade Cart Solutions
Dyson
​Ecoverse / MTE 
EnviroPak
Foam Equipment & Consulting
​Foam Products Corp.
​Hansen's Tree Service
​Heritage Environmental Services
​Komptech Americas
LEDR C&D Recycling
MARCK Industries
Mo Recycling Association
MO State Recycling Program
MRC - Midwest Recycling Center
​Pedro's Office Supplies
​Quincy Recycle
​Rehrig Pacific Company
Republic Services
Ripple Glass
Service Recycling 
​St Louis Help
​St Louis Public Health Department
USAgain 
​US EPA Region 7

Contact MORA for more details.

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Conference T-Shirts Available Now
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Gateway Conference T-Shirt 
Sponsored by Service Recycling

Available for $12 when pre-ordered,
​$15 at the conference.
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Assure your size is set aside for you and save $3 by pre-ordering your t-shirt when you register or by email.
 
Sizes:  Small, Medium, Large, Ex-Large, 2X-Large and 3X-large

(Pre-order closes 9/1/16)

Conference Will Be Paperless

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The 2016 MORA Recycling Conference will be paperless.
​Conference information including sessions, speaker biographies, exhibitors and sponsors, social media and a photo gallery will be available to download to your smartphone or tablet (both iOS and Android) via the MORA 2016 Conference Yapp app.  Download it to your mobile device by typing in http://my.yapp.us/MORA
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Special thank to Lisa McDaniel and the MARC SWMD
Sponsorship Opportunity - Position Your Organization as an Innovator and a Leader 
Sponsorship Level Options and Benefits 2016.pdf
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Diamond Sponsors:

St Louis-Jefferson
​Solid Waste Management District

Gold Sponsors:

Silver Sponsors:

Bronze Sponsors:

Special Sponsors:
Central Paper Stock 
Sponsoring Name Badges 
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Champlin Tire Recycling
Mark Haist
785-262-1219
​Bench for MORA America Recycles Day Raffle 
Pedro's Office Supplies  
Sponsoring Conference Bags, Awards and Printing


Service Recycling
Sponsoring the Conference T-Shirts
​2016 Conference Committee
Chair: Patty Overman

Committee Members:
Linda Adams, Jean Ponzi, ​Marty McKay, Jerry Bartley, ​John Haasis, Dan Imig, Dave Beal, Bill Guinther, Lisa McDaniel, and ​Cheryl Hanks-Sinecki  
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Contact MORA at:
573-491-4255
Angie@mora.org
PO Box 2144
Jefferson City, MO 65102