Where
Sheraton Milwaukee Brookfield Hotel
375 S Moorland Road
Brookfield, WI 53005
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2017 WAMO Annual Conference and Trade Show
Join us at this once-a-year member event! The Annual Conference features fun-filled networking opportunities (including golfing, fishing and a Brewers game), educational programs to help your business thrive, legislative and legal updates, a fast-paced auction and much more. Best of all - the event is FREE for Member Operators who attend the Wednesday business meeting! We can't wait to see you there!
Special Events!
Operator attendance on Wednesday is mandatory for FREE registration. No shows will be charged.
Monday June 19th Dinner Cruise with Special Guest Attorney General Brad Schimel (invited)!
Please join us for a dinner cruise on the shoreline of Lake Michigan, cocktails and fellowship! Wisconsin Attorney General Brad Schimel is invited as our guest of honor. A shuttle bus will be provided from the hotel.
Tuesday June 20th Golf Outing!
Participate in the golf outing at the outstanding Legend Golf Course! Tee times starting every 10 minutes at 9:30 a.m. Limited to first 12 registrants. $150 per attendee.
Tuesday June 20th Fishing Expedition!
Fish on Lake Michigan! Limited to the first 12 that register. Participants will assembly in hotel lobby for carpool at 6:00 a.m. Fishing begins at 7:00 a.m. $125 per attendee.
What you should bring: -Fishing License - Jacket - Sweatshirt - Rain Jacket - Sunglasses - Sunscreen - Camera
Tuesday June 20th Brewers vs. Pirates!
Watch the Brewers take on the Pittsburg Pirates from the Northwest Mutual Legends Club - named one of the top five luxury areas in all of baseball by Forbes Magazine! Cheer on your home team while enjoying a premium buffet and first class amenities. Limited to first 175 to register. Operator attendance on Wednesday is mandatory for FREE registration. No shows will be charged $120 for the Brewer game.
Featured Presentations on Wednesday June 21st:
For the Operators!
Morning Keynote Speaker: Lt. Governor Rebecca Kleefisch
Rebecca Kleefisch is Wisconsin's 44th lieutenant governor. Since January 2011, she has been Wisconsin's Jobs Ambassador, a champion for worker training, and a leader for creative solutions to our state's toughest challenges. Rebecca wants our state's success to embrace all our citizens, especially those who must overcome barriers to prosperity. Through her travels and activities, Rebecca's earned a reputation as an effective policy leader who doesn't shy from a challenge or a fight.
Legislative Update: Steve Conway, Lobbyist, DeWitt Ross & Stevens S.C.
WAMO worked hard on the profession's behalf to achieve the victory of eliminating the double taxation on jukebox music sales revenue last session! Now WAMO is working to expand this legislation to prevent possible future double taxations on digital goods. Learn more about our legislative efforts to benefit you and your business!
Banquet Keynote Speaker: Governor Scott Walker
WAMO is excited to once again have Wisconsin Governor Scott Walker as an honored guest and keynote speaker at our Annual Meeting! Governor Walker continues to deliver on his promise of making Wisconsin "Open for Business." This includes his signing into law the WAMO supported legislation eliminating the wrongful double taxation on jukebox music sales. Please join us for a special evening with Wisconsin Governor Scott Walker!
For the Technicians!
Pyramid Bill Acceptor Certification Program
Two-Day Course being held Tuesday & continued on Wednesday.
Pyramid Technologies is bringing their certification course to Wisconsin. This two-day program, typically only offered in Arizona, will certify your staff to repair Pyramid bill acceptors. Limit 1 attendee per company. First come, first serve.
Technik Pull-Tab Machine Repair Training
This course will be offered on Tuesday and again on Wednesday.
Have one of your technicians learn how to troubleshoot and resolve error codes and other problems step by step. Because Technik engineers and builds their own dispensing mechanisms, they are the experts on resolving issues and complications quickly. They will teach your staff how to maintain your pull-tab machines and reduce or eliminate the need for on-site service visits...saving you time and money! This course is offered on Tuesday and Wednesday mornings. Limit 1 attendee per company/session. First come, first serve.
PDQ ATM Repair & Maintenance
One day course being offered Tuesday afternoon.
When ATMs aren't functioning properly, they are not making money. Send your staff to learn how to quickly and easily fix and maintain your ATM machines, so your customers are not left waiting. No limit on the number of attendees.