July 2024
July 2024 UMVAILM Educational & Networking Event
Date: Tuesday, July 16th, 2024
Location: CentraCare Plaza Campus, 1900 CentraCare Circle, St. Cloud, MN 56303
Registration Fee: $40
Get ready for another enlightening educational and networking event hosted by the Upper Mississippi Valley Chapter of the Association for Linen Management! Join us on Tuesday, July 16th, 2024, at the CentraCare Plaza Campus in St. Cloud, Minnesota.
Highlights:
- Exciting presentations and discussions to enhance your knowledge of the textile care industry.
- Connect with peers and industry experts.
- Enjoy a complimentary breakfast and lunch as part of your registration fee.
Agenda:
8:00 a.m.
Complimentary Light Breakfast
Kick off the morning with a light breakfast while connecting with colleagues and industry peers. Enjoy a relaxed start to the day before diving into the conference sessions.
8:30 a.m.
Opening Welcome and General Chapter Updates
Join us for a warm welcome and updates from UMVAILM’s chapter officers. Get informed about the latest chapter activities, upcoming events, and opportunities for involvement within the linen management community.
9:00 a.m.
Keynote Presentation
Speaker: Michael Burk, Director of Environmental and Guest Services, Park Nicollet Methodist Hospital
Topic: Requesting Capital Equipment in Today’s Environment
Gain insights from Michael Burk as he discusses effective strategies for navigating the complexities of requesting capital equipment amidst today’s healthcare environment. Discover key considerations and best practices that can optimize your equipment procurement processes.
10:00 a.m.
Panel Discussion
Panelists: Industry leaders from Textile Care Services, Mayo Clinic, Kannegiesser ETECH, and Standard Textile
Topic: Navigating a $10 Million Infrastructure Renovation Project and Ensuring Business Continuity
Explore firsthand experiences and strategies from the experts that oversaw the largest equipment renovation project at Textile Care Services in three decades. Delve into the challenges and successes of managing extensive laundry infrastructure renovations while maintaining seamless operations. Engage in a dynamic Q&A session to glean practical insights and solutions for your own operational challenges.
11:00 a.m.
Complimentary Catered Lunch and Networking Session
Enjoy a catered lunch and take advantage of this networking opportunity. Connect with peers, discuss the morning’s presentations, and forge valuable professional relationships within the linen management community.
Parking Information:
- At the traffic circle on County Road 120, take CentraCare Circle exit and then turn left.
- Park in the Prairie East Parking Lot (the first parking lot on the right).
- Use the Prairie East Entrance and follow signage to the meeting location.
Lodging Information:
For your convenience, we've arranged special rates at Hilton Garden Inn St. Cloud, located at 550 Division St, Waite Park, MN 56387. Book your stay using our exclusive booking link: https://group.hiltongardeninn.com/sf5w71
Arrival date: Monday, July 15th
Departure date: Tuesday, July 16th
Room block release date: June 15th at midnight
Alternatively, call the hotel directly at 320-640-7990 and use group code “93K” for discounted rooms.
Stay Informed:
As the event date approaches, stay up to date on event details by checking back here. Don't forget to mark your calendars and bring a friend or two!
We look forward to welcoming you for a day filled with learning, networking, and camaraderie.
CentraCare Plaza Campus, St. Cloud MN 56303
Thank you to our 2023 Fall UMVAILM conference sponsors!
Special thanks to ALM for continued support for our chapter!
Fall conference meeting 2023
Fall Conference Meeting Agenda
Fall COnference: Guest Speakers
Sarah Brobeck
Michelle McNeil
Michelle McNeil
Association for Linen Management (ALM) Executive Director Sarah Brobeck explains how participation in industry organizations can help you learn, grow, and succeed.
Michelle McNeil
Michelle McNeil
Michelle McNeil
The Director of Safety with Healthcare Linen Services Group (HLSG) identifies potential hazards in linen handling and outlines mitigation strategies.
Josh Humpal
Michelle McNeil
Chris Tourney
Innovation Engineer for Mayo Clinic Environmental Services, Josh Humpal, presents findings from robotics trials at their Rochester, MN campuses.
Chris Tourney
Chris Tourney
Chris Tourney
Chris Tourney, Strategic Management Consultant for Mayo Clinic, fields questions from the attendees about the challenges of managing a mixed fleet of AMRs (Autonomous Mobile Robots).
Paul Jewison
Chris Tourney
Paul Jewison
Paul Jewison, General Manager of Textile Care Services and Vice President of Healthcare Linen Services Group (HLSG), shares best practices for marketing a world-class laundry.
July 11th & 12th Event and Meeting 2023
July 11th Honkers Game
When:
5:00 p.m
Where:
Rochester Honkers Baseball Club
307 E Center St,
Rochester, MN 5590
Cost:
$15 Registration Fee- Includes Lunch
July 12th ALM Meeting
Where:
Woodlake Meeting Center
(Across from TCS)
210 Woodlake Dr.
Rochester, MN 55904
July 12th Agenda
- 7:30-8:30 am
- Registration and Light Breakfast
- Networking and Introduction
- 9:00 am
- OPL Presentation
- Scott Voldback Milnor
- Discussing benefits, and requirements of an efficient OPL Operation
- OPL Presentation
- 10:30 am
- Open Discussion
- How are our businesses producing or adapting to emerging technological advancements and improvements?
- What experiances, positive or negative, can we share to help guide one another as we explore this landscape?
- Open Discussion
- 11:30 am
- Lunch
- 12:30 pm
- Tour of TCS
- 2:00 pm
- Tour of Mayo's 3939 Building
Rochester Honker's Game