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Scholarship Cornhole Tournament 2023 VPPPA Region VII Scholarship Fund
Join the Monday Evening “FUN”-draiser!
This year our cornhole tournament will be held in the The Hilton – Branson Convention Center.
Team-building networking and fun. To sign-up and register, click here.
Location: The Hilton – Branson Convention Center
$75 per participant
Includes tournament and food
2 per Team
Singles welcome and will be placed on a team
50/50 Raffle fundraisers during event
Prizes at the end of event
Proceeds to benefit the Scholarship Fund
Be sure to sign up for the cornhole tournament when registering! The cornhole tournament is a selectable item when adding events during registration.
Conference Schedule
- 7:00am – 4:00pm — Registration Opens — CC Lobby 2nd Floor
- 7:00am – 8:00am — Breakfast — Short Creek 2
- 8:00am – 4:00pm — Application Workshop — Short Creek 1
- 8:00am – 2:00pm — Sustaining Star Quality (SSQ) Workshop — Short Creek 3
- 9:00am – 10:00am — Maneuvering Through Change — Short Creek 4
- 11:45am – 12:45pm — Lunch — Short Creek 2
- 1:00pm – 2:00pm — Document, Document, Document — Short Creek 4
- 4:30pm – 7:30pm — Cornhole & Networking Event — Atrium / Courtyard
- 7:00am – 3:30pm — Registration Opens — CC Lobby 2nd Floor
- 7:00am – 8:00am — Exhibit Hall Opens — Taneycomo B
- 7:00am – 8:00am — Breakfast — Taneycomo A/B
- 8:30am – 11:00am — Opening General Session — Taneycomo A
- 11:00am – 11:45am — Break & Drawings — Taneycomo B
- 11:45am – 12:45pm — Lunch — Taneycomo A/B
- 1:00pm – 2:00pm — Speak Up, Listen Up, Follow Up: Psychological Safety In The Workplace — Cooper Creek 1
- 1:00pm – 2:00pm — Walking Working Surfaces, Keeping Your Workers On Their Feet — Cooper Creek 2
- 1:00pm – 2:00pm — Reaching For The VPP Star As A Construction Company — Cooper Creek 3
- 1:00pm – 2:00pm — Don’t Become A Statistic — Short Creek 1
- 1:00pm – 2:00pm — Recordkeeping Roulette — Short Creek 2
- 1:00pm – 2:00pm — Mental Health In The Safety Conversation — Short Creek 3
- 1:00pm – 2:00pm — Using Wearable Technology To Reduce Incidents, Build Culture, & Supercharge Hop — Short Creek 4
- 2:00pm – 2:30pm — Break & Drawings — Taneycomo B
- 2:30pm – 3:30pm — Upgrading Your Meetings — Cooper Creek 1
- 2:30pm – 3:30pm — Fall Protection Program Management — Cooper Creek 2
- 2:30pm – 3:30pm — Leaving A Safety Legacy — Cooper Creek 3
- 2:30pm – 3:30pm — Revised NIOSH Lifting Equation Workshop & Updated Outcome Metrics — Short Creek 1
- 2:30pm – 3:30pm — How To Eat The VPP Elephant a.k.a. OSHA Challenge — Short Creek 2
- 2:30pm – 3:30pm — SGE: What’s In It For Me? — Short Creek 3
- 2:30pm – 3:30pm — Problem Solving — Short Creek 4
- 3:45pm – 4:45pm — Meet & Greet Cody Meidinger Iowa VPP Manager — Short Creek 1
- 4:30pm – 7:30pm — Vendor Reception / Silent Auction / Networking Event — Taneycomo B
- 7:00am – 12:00pm — Registration Opens — CC Lobby 2nd Floor
- 7:00am – 8:00am — Breakfast — Taneycomo A/B
- 8:00am – 9:30am — Exclusive Sneak Peek: What’s Next For The Development Of Safety And Health Programs — Taneycomo A/B
- 9:30am – 10:30am — Break & Drawings — Taneycomo B
- 10:30am – 11:30am — Increasing Employee Engagement — Cooper Creek 1
- 10:30am – 11:30am — Static Electricity in Hazardous Areas — Cooper Creek 2
- 10:30am – 11:30am — Common Deficiencies — Cooper Creek 3
- 10:30am – 11:30am — Fact or Fiction, Myths And Misconceptions Surrounding Flame Resistant/Arc Rated Clothing — Short Creek 1
- 10:30am – 11:30am — VPP Slump — Short Creek 2
- 10:30am – 11:30am — WIIFM: How To Engage Employees in Safety — Short Creek 3
- 10:30am – 11:30am — Building Psychological Safety To Address Mental Health — Short Creek 4
- 12:00pm – 1:00pm — Lunch — Taneycomo A/B
- 1:00pm – 2:15pm — Billie Kizer / Awards Ceremony / Closing Session — Taneycomo A
- 2:15pm – 2:45pm — Meeting Of The Membership — Taneycomo A
- 8:00am – 4:00pm — Special Government Employee (SGE) Class — Old Glory 1 Hilton Promenade
- 8:00am – 4:00pm — Special Government Employee (SGE) Class — Old Glory 1 Hilton Promenade
- 8:00am – 4:00pm — Special Government Employee (SGE) Class — Old Glory 1 Hilton Promenade
Be Sure To Check Out Our Amazing Exhibitors
Tuesday Evening Vendor Reception
Join everyone Tuesday evening for the vendor reception. Light food and drinks are included with your conference registration. Visit all of the exhibitors and take the time to network with numerous attendees. The silent auction will be in full display with funds going to the annual scholarship fund. This is a great annual event that is attended by many and closes a busy Tuesday conference agenda. Enjoy!
Huge Thanks To Our Sponsors!
Kina M. Hart – Keynote Speaker
“It’s Your Safety, Don’t Give It Away”
Kina’s harrowing journey of survival began when she unexpectedly found herself ensnared in the relentless grasp of a powerful moving conveyor belt. The mere fact that Kina stands before us today, ready to share her extraordinary tale, serves as a living testament to her unwavering determination and indomitable spirit.
Despite enduring the loss of her arm in that tragic accident, Kina emerged with an unwavering zeal for life that continues to define her every action. She leads a remarkably productive and gratifying existence, propelled forward by an exceptional attitude that knows no bounds.
Kina’s resounding message centers around the crucial importance of fostering a culture of workplace safety responsibility. The day that forever altered the course of her life began like any other, devoid of any anticipation or premonition of the impending catastrophe. Now, driven by her own personal tragedy, Kina harnesses her experiences to inspire and educate others.
With an unparalleled opportunity to impart knowledge, Kina is passionately committed to enlightening employees and workers alike about the paramount significance of cultivating a safety-conscious mindset. Her tireless efforts are aimed at diminishing occupational injuries by heightening awareness of potential workplace hazards.
However, it is not enough to merely possess an awareness of safety protocols. Kina’s unique perspective, shared through her compelling speeches, has the power to transcend the ordinary and deliver an impactful and inspiring message. By tapping into her lived experiences, Kina can empower your company to approach workplace safety with renewed vigor, igniting a collective commitment to safeguarding the well-being of every individual within your organization.
Invite Kina to be a speaker at your event, and let her powerful voice become the catalyst for positive change, as she imparts invaluable insights that resonate deeply with every attendee.