September 12 & 13, 2024 

Why ‘BEACON’?

The term ‘BEACON’ comes from the UT Alma
Mater: “On a hallowed hill in Tennessee / Like a
beacon shining bright / The stately walls of old UT
/ Rise glorious to the sight.”

The deadline to register is September 5th. Register Today!

 

Beacon 24 Turfgrass Event Guide

 

Our goals for Beacon are to:

  • Bring members of our industry together with students preparing to embark on their careers in turfgrass and help fill open positions.
  • Create a fun opportunity for professional networking and socializing.
  • Open the door to in-depth and rich discussions about on-going research here at UT.

 

Hotel Reservations - Call the Crowne Plaza 865-522-2600
A hotel block has been secured at the Crowne Plaza. Please contact the hotel directly and ask for Jamie Julius, the reservations manager, to make your reservation.

 

Payments Accepted:
You can register here by using a credit card. We accept Visa, MasterCard, Discover or American Express. An email confirmation will be sent upon completion of this form.

University of Tennessee Employees:
Please note: The University of Tennessee Conferences and Non-Credit Programs is responsible for processing all registration fees for this event.
NOTE: University of Tennessee employees should register online and check-out of the site with a balance due.  Please send the departmental account number we should charge to email: Conferences@utk.edu. Our office will initiate the payment.


Please do not use a procurement card for your registration fee. If you will be asking for a UT reimbursement for this meeting, please do not register with a personal credit card, register with a departmental account to avoid additional processing fees. Any credit card refunds processed due to not paying with a departmental account number will be a 6% credit card processing fee based on the sale amount.  The 6% fee will be withheld from the refund to the card used.

Questions/Refunds/Cancellation Policy:
Will there be on-site registration?
No. All attendees will need to register in advance. Registration deadline is September 5th, 2024.
Will pesticide points be offered?
No. Our team understands earning points is important which is why we offer the TN Turf Tuesdays series: https://www.tnturfgrassweeds.org/turftuesday
Who can I contact for more information?
Questions can be directed to Dr. Becky Bowling (rgrubbs5@utk.edu)

 

Contact Details

Does your attendance require any special accommodations?

T-Shirt Size (unisex)

Do you give permission for your name and email to be included in a student attendee list available to employers?

Registration

AMOUNT
1,200.00
TOTAL

Limited to 2. Includes:
    *  Access to one of the largest pools of undergraduate turfgrass students in the U.S. and students from neighboring universities and colleges.
    *  Opportunity to share available positions in our BEACON career portfolio. Students will get to see opportunities prior to and following event.   
    *  Access to the entire agenda for three (3) attendees. Additional attendees canbe added for each business for $150 each.
       Setup Time (Sept 12)
       Main Event (Sept 12)
       Reception + Trivia (Sept 12)
       Coffee + Pastries (Sept 13)
       Research Field Plot Tours (Sept 13)
       Lunch + Hops (Sept 13)
    *  At the Main Event (Sept 12), VFL registrants receive:
       One (1) eight-foot table, two (2) chairs, and an 8’ x 8’ “front lawn” for student engagement activities
       Access to a private meeting space from 10a to 6p on Sept 12 [Executive Boardroom I (max cap - 16) OR Executive Boardroom II (max cap - 8)] to have 1-on-1 meetings or interviews with students.
       Student contact information following event (only students that opt in)

VFL Additional Attendees

AMOUNT
150.00
TOTAL
AMOUNT
750.00
TOTAL

Limited to 17. Includes:
     *  Access to one of the largest pools of undergraduate turfgrass students in the U.S. and students from neighboring universities and colleges.
     *  Opportunity to share available positions in our BEACON career portfolio. Students will get to see opportunities prior to and following event.
     *  Access to the entire agenda for two (2) attendees. Additional attendees can be added for each business for $150 each.
        Setup Time (Sept 12)
        Main Event (Sept 12)
        Reception + Trivia (Sept 12)
        Coffee + Pastries (Sept 13)
        Research Field Plot Tours (Sept 13)
        Lunch + Hops (Sept 13)
     *  At the Main Event (Sept 12), GBO registrants receive:
        One (1) eight-foot table, two (2) chairs, and an 8’ x 8’ “front lawn” for student engagement activities.
        Student contact information following event (only students that opt in).

GBO Additional Attendees

AMOUNT
150.00
TOTAL
AMOUNT
350.00
TOTAL

Limited to 20. Includes:
     *  Access to one of the largest pools of undergraduate turfgrass students in the U.S. and students from neighboring universities and colleges.
     *  Opportunity to share available positions in our BEACON career portfolio. Students will get to see opportunities prior to and following event.
     *  Access to the entire agenda for one (1) attendee. Additional attendees can be added for each business for $150 each.
        Setup Time (Sept 12)
        Main Event (Sept 12)
        Reception + Trivia (Sept 12)
        Coffee + Pastries (Sept 13)
        Research Field Plot Tours (Sept 13)
        Lunch + Hops (Sept 13)
     *  At the Main Event (Sept 12), SMOKEY registrants receive:
        One (1) six-foot table and two (2) chairs for discussions with students.
        Student contact information following event (only students that opt in)

Additional Attendees

AMOUNT
150.00
TOTAL
AMOUNT
75.00
TOTAL

     *  Coffee + Pastries (Sept 13)
     *  Research Field Plot Tours (Sept 13)
     *  Lunch (Sept 13)

     *  Main event (Sept 12)
     *  Reception + Trivia (Sept 12)
     *  Coffee + Pastries (Sept 13)
     *  Research Field Plot Tours (Sept 13)
     *  Lunch (Sept 13)

AMOUNT
0.00
TOTAL

     *  Coffee + Pastries (Sept 13)
     *  Research Field Plot Tours (Sept 13)
     *  Lunch (Sept 13)

Sponsorship

The sponsorship options below DO NOT include a table/booth on the career show floor. The options below are only sponsorships for the activities listed.

AMOUNT
600.00
TOTAL
AMOUNT
650.00
TOTAL
AMOUNT
1,000.00
TOTAL
AMOUNT
500.00
TOTAL

Reception Sponsor (food + beer/wine):

AMOUNT
500.00
TOTAL
AMOUNT
250.00
TOTAL
AMOUNT
1,000.00
TOTAL





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Terms and Conditions

Payment


University of Tennessee Employees:
Please note: The University of Tennessee Conferences and Non-Credit Programs is responsible for processing all registration fees for this event.
NOTE: University of Tennessee employees should register online and check-out of the site with a balance due.  Please send the departmental account number we should charge to email: Conferences@utk.edu. Our office will initiate the payment.
Please do not use a procurement card for your registration fee. If you will be asking for a UT reimbursement for this meeting, please do not register with a personal credit card, register with a departmental account to avoid additional processing fees. For any credit card refunds processed due to not paying with a departmental account number, there will be a 6% credit card processing fee based on the sale amount.  The 6% fee will be withheld from the refund to the card used.

Questions/Refunds/Cancellation Policy:
There will be a refund of 80% for cancellations requested prior to March 22. If the class is cancelled due to low registration, a full refund will be issued. For inquiries about the program, please contact Fred Dolislager, dolislagerf1@ornl.gov, or Debra Stewart, stewartdj@ornl.gov

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