2015 AMP Lineworkers Rodeo Brochure

AMP Lineworkers Rodeo
Aug. 28-29, 2015 Columbus
Registration now open
AMP Headquarters
1111 Schrock Road Columbus, OH 43229
www.amppartners.org
2015 AMP
LINEWORKERS RODEO
W
e’re very excited to invite you to the second annual AMP Lineworkers Rodeo. This is a wonderful event that showcases the talents of the
lineworkers in AMP member communities.
At the Rodeo, journeyman and apprentice
lineworkers demonstrate their skill and
knowledge of the craft.
Safety plays a huge role in the day-to-day
work that lineworkers perform and is emphasized in the AMP Rodeo. All Rodeo events are
based on safe work practices, neatness, ability, equipment handling and timely event completion.
There are three levels lineworkers compete in for professional recognition: journeyman team, individual
journeyman and apprentice. Lineworkers are also
provided the opportunity to attend training courses
and attendees have a unique opportunity to connect
with, and learn from, the AMP community of lineworker professionals. Trophies will be presented during an awards banquet.
The overall winners from each of the three categories
are provided full sponsorship to attend and compete
in the national American Public Power Association
(APPA) Lineworkers Rodeo. The sponsorship provided includes travel costs, overnight accommodations
and entry fees. The winners of the journeyman team
and apprentice categories from AMP’s first Lineworkers Rodeo represented AMP in May 2015
at the APPA event in California. The individual journeyman winner was provided a
similar opportunity to serve as a judge at
the APPA Rodeo.
Partial sponsorship is also available, but competitors must participate in the AMP Rodeo
to qualify for sponsorship to the APPA event.
The AMP Rodeo is a fun and family-friendly
event. It is a wonderful opportunity for families to see
and better understand utility work. AMP’s Rodeo will
again feature a children’s tent with kid-friendly activities during the day. Last year we offered face painting,
coloring activities, photos and more. Food will be
available for purchase during the day.
The 2014 event had excellent attendance with approximately 150 competitors and spectators, and we hope
that you will join us this year.
Judges and volunteers will also be needed for the
event. Please email to [email protected] if you
are interested, or if you have any questions about the
AMP Lineworkers Rodeo.
–Michelle Palmer, P.E.
AMP Assistant Vice President of Technical Services
Events & rules will be posted at
www.amppartners.org
Hotel Information: Rooms are available at the Crowne Plaza North, 6500 Doubletree Ave., Columbus, OH for the discounted rate of $96/night (includes breakfast for one person per room in the restaurant) plus applicable taxes. Please contact
the Crown Plaza directly at 614.885.1885, ext. 2 and ask for the “AMP” Rate.
“
The biggest benefit we received from
attending the Rodeo was the camaraderie
amongst our team. It really brought
everyone together and created a
competitive spirit around the desire to do
their best at every Rodeo event. The Rodeo
also definitely correlates to safe work
practices. It provided our crew with a lot
of climbing time and pole work procedure
discussion as it relates to working off their
hooks and preforming the rodeo events in
a safe and productive manner.
–Al Sullivan
Superintendent Electric Distribution
Bryan Municipal Utilities
”
2014 Top Finishers
Overall – Apprentice: From left: Cody Painter, CVEC, third; Michael Roark,
Westerville, second; and Shemill Johnson, Cleveland, first.
Overall – Journeyman: Ryan McCarroll (left), Tipp City, second; and Dan
Cline, Piqua, first. Not pictured is David Overman, Jackson Center, third.
Overall – Team: First place team members from Westerville are Chris
Revennaugh, Chuck Penney and JJ Savage.
Overall – Team: Second place team members from Bryan are Brad
Plummer, Shane Smith and JJ Rupp.
Overall – Team: Third place team members from Cleveland are Jeff
Bremer, Davey Morales and Raymond Matias.
COMPETITIVE EVENTS
SCHEDULE
Apprentice
Written Test
Hurtman Rescue
Obstacle Course
Framing Event
Single Phase Tie
Friday, Aug. 28
Individual Journeyman
Hurtman Rescue
Obstacle Course
Tank Mounted Arrester Change Out
Jumper Change Out
Wire Down Event
Journeyman Teams
Hurtman Rescue
Obstacle Course
Transformer Change Out
Jumper Change Out
Wire Down Event
8:00 a.m.......Rodeo grounds open for vendor set-up
8:00 – 9:45 a.m...........................Training Session #1
8:00 a.m. – 2:30 p.m................................Registration
9:45 – 10:00 a.m................................Training Break
10:00 – 11:45 a.m......................Training Session #2
10:00 a.m. – 2:30 p.m.................Vendor Expo Open
12:00 – 1:00 p.m...................Chief Judges Meeting
1:00 – 2:00 p.m.......................Event Judges Meeting
3:00 p.m...........................Apprentice Written Test
Saturday, Aug. 29
7:30 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.............................Registration
8:00 a.m....................................Opening Ceremony
8:30 a.m. – 12:00 p.m........................Vendor Expo
8:30 a.m. – 2:00 p.m...............Events by Rotation
9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m...................Sales Tent Open
6:00 p.m..............Doors open for Awards Banquet
6:30 p.m.........................................................Dinner
7:00 p.m.........................................................Awards
* Please note the competitive events and schedule are subject to change.
“
Competition is always a good thing, as they say, iron sharpens
iron. Preparing for and participating in the APPA and AMP rodeos
allow us to sharpen our skills, the same skills that our customers
depend on to provide the highest levels of reliability and customer
service. In addition, it is so easy for us to become isolated within
our communities. The lineworker rodeos provide invaluable
networking opportunities. Our employees often bring back ideas
that allow us to do our jobs better, which contributes to our
ultimate goal – to be the best at what we do.
–Ed Krieger
Director of the Piqua Municipal Power System
Member of the AMP Board of Trustees
”
American Municipal Power, Inc. (AMP) is the nonprofit wholesale power
supplier and services provider for 131 member municipal electric systems in Ohio,
Pennsylvania, Michigan, Virginia, Kentucky, West Virginia, Indiana and Maryland;
as well as the Delaware Municipal Electric Corporation, a joint action agency with
nine members headquartered in Smyrna, Delaware. Combined, these members
utilities serve more than 637,000 customers.
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