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SUMMARY:Virtual Roundtable – PSAI Member Health Insurance Plan Options
DESCRIPTION:Program Description\nThis 60-minute Virtual Roundtable will help you understand all the health insurance plans available to PSAI members through our provider\, Bona Vita. Whether you’re exploring coverage for the first time or looking to make a change\, this session will answer your questions so you can choose the plan that best fits your needs. \nWe will begin with a high-level overview of all the options available to PSAI member small and medium-sized businesses as they pertain to health benefits for employees. This portion will focus on detailing the pro’s and con’s of the following approaches: \n\nDo nothing (let employees go it alone)\nICHRA’s\nCommunity rated small group plans by state\nPEO\nLevel-funded programs as an individual employer\nAssociation/Affinity programs\n\nWe will then do a deeper dive into the features\, benefits and potential savings that are available in the PSAI Health Benefit Program. \nSpeaker\nTerence Gorman\, VP of Benefits\, Bona Vita \nHow to Register\nThis program is free to PSAI members and non-members! It will be hosted by our health insurance provider\, Bona Vita\, so please click the “Register Here Via Zoom” button below to save your spot! \n  \nREGISTER HERE VIA ZOOM!
URL:https://www.johntalk.com/event/virtual-roundtable-psai-member-health-insurance-plan-options/
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SUMMARY:PSAI Virtual Training – Portable Sanitation & Special Events
DESCRIPTION:Portable Sanitation & Special Events\nProgram Description:\nThis 90-minute course is relevant to everyone working at a portable sanitation company. Service technicians\, sales staff\, dispatchers\, and office assistants will all benefit from this session. \nLearning Objectives:\nYou will learn\n\nHow to communicate with customers throughout the bidding process\, during the event\, and at the post-event meeting.\nKey considerations in determining the optimal number and types of portable units required.\nIdeal and acceptable placement configuration options at various special events.\nSpecific behaviors you should employ and those you should avoid when placing\, servicing\, and picking up special events units.\nThe most likely areas in which problems may develop and understand the steps you can take\, both proactively and reactively\, to minimize the impact on a successful event.\n\nContinuing Education:\n\n1.5 Professional Development Hours (PDH)\nPSAI Certificate of Completion automatically available for download in your Learning Center Profile after the program concludes.\n\n  \nTHe psai has also applied for continuing education credits from the following state regulators:\n\nAlabama Onsite Wastewater Board – pending approval\nGeorgia Department of Public Health – pending approval\nIllinois Department of Public Health – pending approval\nMichigan Department of Environment\, Great Lakes\, & Energy – pending approval\nOhio Department of Health – pending approval\nWisconsin Department of Natural Resources – pending approval\n\nREGISTER HERE
URL:https://www.johntalk.com/event/psai-virtual-training-portable-sanitation-special-events/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250612T120000
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SUMMARY:PSAI Trailer Talk: The DL on Portable Restroom Trailers
DESCRIPTION:Join panel moderator Wendy Cross (PolyJohn) and panelists Trevor Inman (Honey Bucket) and Josh Perez (Fusion Site Services) for this informative discussion about Portable Restroom Trailers. \nThis 60-minute Virtual Roundtable will feature a moderated panel discussion by industry experts on the topic of Portable Restroom Trailers. \nRegister Here
URL:https://www.johntalk.com/event/psai-trailer-talk-the-dl-on-portable-restroom-trailers/
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SUMMARY:PSAI Virtual Training - Preparing for Extremes - Heat & Warm Weather - May 30\, 2025
DESCRIPTION:Program Description:\nThis 90-minute course is designed to assist portable sanitation operators and their teams in dealing with extreme heat and other natural disasters (such as wildfires and drought). \nLearning Objectives:\nYou will learn: \n\nThe key considerations and optimal tactics for placing and servicing units subject to hot temperatures (85 degrees F/29 degrees C or above).\nTo identify acceptable tactics for securing units in windy conditions.\nHow to create (or assist in the creation of) a hazard preparedness plan for their company.\nThe unique issues and considerations in providing portable sanitation during or after a natural disaster.\n\n\nTrainer:\nJoshua Perez\n\nJoshua Perez has 25 years of experience in the Portable Sanitation industry. He is the Owner of Redi 2 Go Rentals\, the Safety and IT Manager and former General Manager of A Clean Portoco\, and the Texas Disposal System Manager of Fusion Site Services. He was born in Houston\, Texas\, and grew up in the Rio Grande Valley\, later attending Texas Tech University and residing in the central Texas area. His belief in\, “treating others the way you want to be treated\,” something his grandmother instilled in him\, led Joshua to pursue a leadership role in the PSAI. Since he attended his first PSAI show in 2005\, Joshua has been privileged enough to meet some wonderful and knowledgeable members of the PSAI. Those members gave him on-the-job education in the sanitation industry and how to look outside the box for answers. Joshua hopes we can continue to grow the PSAI and give the next generation of members a warm and welcoming home to learn from our history and make the future brighter. \n\nContinuing education:\n\n1.5 Continuing Education Hours (CEH’s)\nPSAI Certificate of Completion automatically available for download in your Learning Center Profile after the program concludes.\n\nThe PSAI has also applied for continuing education credits from the following state portable sanitation regulators:\n\nAlabama Onsite Wastewater Board – pending approval\nGeorgia Department of Public Health – pending approval\nIllinois Department of Public Health – pending approval\nMichigan Department of Environment\, Great Lakes\, & Energy – pending approval\nOhio Department of Health – pending approval\nWisconsin Department of Natural Resources – pending approval\n\nRegister Here
URL:https://www.johntalk.com/event/psai-virtual-training-preparing-for-extremes-heat-warm-weather-may-30-2025/
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SUMMARY:PSAI Virtual Training - Preparing for Extremes - Heat & Warm Weather - May 20\, 2025
DESCRIPTION:Program Description:\nThis 90-minute course is designed to assist portable sanitation operators and their teams in dealing with extreme heat and other natural disasters (such as wildfires and drought). \nLearning Objectives:\nYou will learn: \n\nThe key considerations and optimal tactics for placing and servicing units subject to hot temperatures (85 degrees F/29 degrees C or above).\nTo identify acceptable tactics for securing units in windy conditions.\nHow to create (or assist in the creation of) a hazard preparedness plan for their company.\nThe unique issues and considerations in providing portable sanitation during or after a natural disaster.\n\nTrainer:\nJamie Gunderson\n\nJamie started in the portable sanitation industry in 1998 in Northern Idaho as a yard guy. Since then\, he has held various positions including route driver\, pickup and delivery driver\, outside sales\, inside sales and various levels of management. Jamie has worked for several companies over the years but has found his way back to where he started at Honey Bucket as the Operations Manager for East Texas based out of Conroe\, TX. He is a PSAI certified trainer and a volunteer on the PSAI Training Committee. \n\nContinuing education:\n\n1.5 Continuing Education Hours (CEH’s)\nPSAI Certificate of Completion automatically available for download in your Learning Center Profile after the program concludes.\n\nThe PSAI has also applied for continuing education credits from the following state portable sanitation regulators:\n\nAlabama Onsite Wastewater Board – pending approval\nGeorgia Department of Public Health – pending approval\nIllinois Department of Public Health – pending approval\nMichigan Department of Environment\, Great Lakes\, & Energy – pending approval\nOhio Department of Health – pending approval\nWisconsin Department of Natural Resources – pending approval\n\nRegister Here
URL:https://www.johntalk.com/event/psai-virtual-training-preparing-for-extremes-heat-warm-weather-may-20-2025/
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SUMMARY:WasteExpo
DESCRIPTION:WasteExpo is North America’s largest solid waste\, recycling\, organics\, food waste recovery\,  and sustainability tradeshow serving both the private and public sectors for over 50 years. \nLearn more: https://www.wasteexpo.com/en/home.html 
URL:https://www.johntalk.com/event/wasteexpo/
LOCATION:Las Vegas Convention Center\, 3150 Paradise Rd\, Las Vegas\, NV\, 89109\, United States
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SUMMARY:PSAI Virtual Training – Portable Sanitation & Special Events – March 28\, 2025
DESCRIPTION:Program Description:\nThis 90-minute course\, held March 28\, 2025 from 11:00 AM – 12:30 PM CST\, is relevant to everyone working at a portable sanitation company. Service technicians\, sales staff\, dispatchers and office assistants will all benefit from this session. \nLearning Objectives:\nYou will learn: \n\nHow to communicate with customers throughout the bidding process\, during the event\, and at the post-event meeting.\nKey considerations in determining the optimal number and types of portable units required.\nIdeal and acceptable placement configuration options at various special events.\nSpecific behaviors they should employ and those they should avoid when placing\, servicing\, and picking up special event units.\nThe most likely areas in which problems may develop and understand the steps they can take\, both proactively and reactively\, to minimize their impact on a successful event.\n\nContinuing education:\n\n1.5 Continuing Education Hours (CEH’s)\nPSAI Certificate of Completion automatically available for download in your Learning Center Profile after the program concludes.\n\nThe PSAI has also applied for continuing education credits from the following state portable sanitation regulators:\n\nAlabama Onsite Wastewater Board – pending approval\nGeorgia Department of Public Health – pending approval\nIllinois Department of Public Health – pending approval\nOhio Department of Health – pending approval\nWisconsin Department of Natural Resources – pending approval\n\nClick Here to Sign Up
URL:https://www.johntalk.com/event/psai-virtual-training-portable-sanitation-special-events-march-28-2025/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250318T080000
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SUMMARY:PSAI Virtual Training – Portable Sanitation & Special Events – March 18\, 2025
DESCRIPTION:Program Description:\nThis 90-minute course\, held March 18th\, 2025 from 8:00 – 9:30 AM CST\, is relevant to everyone working at a portable sanitation company. Service technicians\, sales staff\, dispatchers and office assistants will all benefit from this session. \nLearning Objectives:\nYou will learn: \n\nHow to communicate with customers throughout the bidding process\, during the event\, and at the post-event meeting.\nKey considerations in determining the optimal number and types of portable units required.\nIdeal and acceptable placement configuration options at various special events.\nSpecific behaviors they should employ and those they should avoid when placing\, servicing\, and picking up special event units.\nThe most likely areas in which problems may develop and understand the steps they can take\, both proactively and reactively\, to minimize their impact on a successful event.\n\nContinuing education:\n\n1.5 Continuing Education Hours (CEH’s)\nPSAI Certificate of Completion automatically available for download in your Learning Center Profile after the program concludes.\n\nThe PSAI has also applied for continuing education credits from the following state portable sanitation regulators:\n\nAlabama Onsite Wastewater Board – pending approval\nGeorgia Department of Public Health – pending approval\nIllinois Department of Public Health – pending approval\nOhio Department of Health – pending approval\nWisconsin Department of Natural Resources – pending approval\n\nClick Here to Sign Up
URL:https://www.johntalk.com/event/psai-virtual-training-portable-sanitation-special-events-march-18-2025/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250217T090000
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SUMMARY:WWETT 2025
DESCRIPTION:Experience the energy of the industry coming together in one place\, featuring 500+ exhibitors\, live demonstrations\,  and 90+ accredited sessions led by industry experts. Don’t miss this opportunity to connect\, learn\, and grow with your peers. \nLearn more: https://www.wwettshow.com/en/home.html
URL:https://www.johntalk.com/event/wwett-2025/
LOCATION:Indiana Convention Center\, 100 S. Capitol Avenue\, Indianapolis\, IN\, 46225\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250203T070000
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SUMMARY:PSAI Nuts & Bolts Educational Conference 2025
DESCRIPTION:We are proud supporters and members of Portable Sanitation Association International (PSAI). They are dedicated to helping the portable sanitation industry promote business success and advance portable sanitation worldwide. \nWe are excited to attend this year’s PSAI Nuts and Bolts Conference\, February 3-5\, 2025 at the Scottsdale Plaza Resort & Villas in Scottsdale\, Arizona. \nLearn more and register now: www.psai.org/NB25
URL:https://www.johntalk.com/event/psai-nuts-bolts-educational-conference-2025/
LOCATION:Scottsdale Plaza Resort & Villas\, 7200 North Scottsdale Road\, Scottsdale\, AZ\, 85253\, United States
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ORGANIZER;CN="Houa":MAILTO:houa.vang@ewald.com
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