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SUMMARY:2026 URG Conference with Team PRP
DESCRIPTION:Click Here to Register \n\n\n\nAgenda Summary\n\nTHU May 7 \nVendor Setup\, URG Scholarship Top Golf Social\, Vendor Happy Hour\, Welcome Bash \n\n\nFRI May 8 \nConference Sessions\, WIN Happy Hour\, Auction & Networking Extravaganza \n\n\nSAT May 9 \nConference Sessions\, Team PRP Meeting\, RCD Meeting\, Thank You Party \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nEarly Bird pricing ends Friday\, April 3rd!\n\n\n\n\nRECYCLER OPTIONS*\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nFull Conference ($425.00)\nThis ticket receives a QR code badge that includes all sessions\, meals\, and receptions for Thursday\, Friday & Saturday. Price Increase: after 4/3 $500\, and after 5/6 $550. \n\nSaturday Only ($225.00)\nThis ticket receives a QR code badge that includes all sessions\, meals\, and events for Saturday ONLY. Price Increase: After 4/3 $300\, and after 5/6 $350. \n\nSaturday Only + Friday Evening ($275.00)\nThis ticket receives a QR code badge that includes all sessions\, meals\, and events for Saturday\, PLUS entry to Friday evening’s auction event. Price Increase: after 4/3 $350\, and after 5/6 $400. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n NON-CONFERENCE GUEST TICKETS\n\n\nAdd a guest to accompany you for meals and/or receptions.\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAdult Guest Meal ($200.00)\nThis ticket receives a badge for all meals and receptions from Thursday to Saturday. NO CONFERENCE \n\nChild Guest Meal (12 & under) ($50.00)\nThis ticket receives a badge for all meals and receptions from Thursday to Saturday. NO CONFERENCE \n\nEvening Event Ticket ($100.00)\nThis ticket receives a badge for the evening receptions on Thursday and Friday ONLY. NO CONFERENCE \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nSheraton Denver Downtown Hotel\n\nHotel Reservation
URL:https://www.a-r-a.org/event/2026-urg-conference-with-team-prp/
LOCATION:Sheraton Denver Downtown Hotel\, 1550 Court Place\, Denver\, CO\, 80202\, United States
ORGANIZER;CN="United Recyclers Group (URG)":MAILTO:amorrison@u-r-g.com
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SUMMARY:The Kent Utter Jr. Memorial Scholarship Golf Outing
DESCRIPTION:Birdies and eagles are a ton of fun\, but the\nKent Utter Jr. Memorial Golf Outing is a hole in one!\nThis annual outing directly benefits The Kent Utter Jr. Memorial Scholarship Fund\,\nestablished in the memory of Kent\, our past Executive Director. The fund provides financial\nassistance for college and secondary education to ARM members’ employees’ children. Join\nus for fun on the green and support the dreams of the next generation! \nEVENT DETAILS\nDate: Monday\, May 18\, 2026\nRegistration & Range Open: 8:30 a.m.\nShotgun Start: 9:30 a.m. sharp\nGame Type: Scramble\nCourse: Copper Ridge Golf Club\nAddress: 8475 E. Atherton Rd. Davison\, MI 48423 \nABOUT THE COURSE:\nCopper Ridge Golf Club offers a welcoming escape with beautiful scenery and a relaxed\natmosphere. Voted “Best of the Best Golf Course and Banquet Hall” four years in a row\,\nCopper Ridge features an 18-hole championship layout spanning 6\,916 yards of rolling\nfairways and expansive greens. With four sets of tees\, a driving range\, and a putting green\, the\ncourse is enjoyable for all skill levels\, challenging enough to reward precision while still\nfriendly and accessible for every golfer. \nREGISTRATION & PRICING:\nRegistration deadline: May 4\, 2026\n$150 per player \nPrice includes:\n18-hole scramble\nPower golf cart\nCoffee & donuts\nLunch at the turn\nPost-game dinner in the Clubhouse\n2 drink tickets \nSPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES:\nCourse Sponsor – $3\,500 (Exclusive) Premier visibility as the event’s top supporter.\nIncludes logo on all event signage\, website\, and promotions\, plus recognition during\nwelcome remarks and on the main course banner. Representative invited to present\nawards during dinner.\nDinner Sponsor – $2\,000 (Exclusive) Recognition as the host of the post-golf dinner with\nsignage at dinner tables\, logo on event materials and social media\, and verbal\nacknowledgment during dinner announcements.\nCigar Hole Sponsor – $1\,500 (Exclusive) Branded cigars distributed at your designated\nhole with signage and interaction opportunities. Includes all general sponsor benefits\n(logo on materials\, website\, and social media).\nGolf Cart Sponsor – $1\,000 (Exclusive) Logo featured on every golf cart and on all\npromotional materials. Includes social media shoutouts and website recognition.\nGiveaway Sponsor – $1\,000 (Exclusive) Your logo featured prominently on a branded\nitem given to every golfer. Includes logo on event signage\, website\, and social media.\nLunch Sponsor – $1\,000 (Exclusive) Recognition as the lunch host with signage at the\nturn\, logo in all materials\, and a shoutout on social media.\nBeverage Cart Sponsor – $1\,000 (Exclusive) Logo displayed on the beverage cart\ncirculating the course all day. Includes recognition in event materials and online\npromotions.\nBreakfast Sponsor – $750 (Exclusive) Logo displayed at the breakfast station and in all\nmaterials. Includes social media recognition and thank-you signage at registration.\nBloody Mary Bar Sponsor – $500 (Exclusive) Logo signage at the bar and in event\npromotions. Includes mention in social media posts and on the event website.\nHole Sponsor – $250 (18 available) Signage with your logo at one hole on the course\, plus\ninclusion on the website and promotional materials. \nQUESTIONS:\nPlease direct all questions to the ARM Office at arm@mi.automotiverecyclers.org or (810)\n695-6760. \nJoin us for a great round of golf and good company!
URL:https://www.a-r-a.org/event/the-kent-utter-jr-memorial-scholarship-golf-outing/
LOCATION:Copper Ridge Golf Club & Banquet Center\, 8475 E. Atherton Rd.\, Davison\, MI\, 48423\, United States
ORGANIZER;CN="Automotive Recyclers of Michigan (ARM)":MAILTO:arm@mi.automotiverecyclers.org
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SUMMARY:2026 Hill Days
DESCRIPTION:REGISTER TODAY !\n\n\nAdvocacy That Drives the Industry Forward\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nProtecting Your Right to Recycle – And the Future of the Industry\nAnnual Hill Days\n\n\n\n\nHill Days is our annual advocacy event that brings industry leaders together in Washington\, D.C. for education\, engagement\, and direct dialogue with lawmakers. Over the course of three days\, participants will gain the tools and confidence needed to effectively advocate key legislative priorities while building meaningful connections with peers and association leadership. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nBe Part of the Industry’s Voice in Washington\nSupport Hill Days. Elevate Your Impact.\nPut your brand at the center of ARA’s advocacy efforts and connect directly with industry leaders and policymakers. Sponsorship opportunities are limited\, secure your spot today. \n\n\nSecure Your Sponsorship\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nEvent Location & Lodging\n\n  \nHill Days 2026 will take place in Washington\, D.C.\, with attendees staying at Yours Truly DC\, conveniently located near Capitol Hill and key federal offices. Its central location makes it an ideal headquarters for our meetings and advocacy efforts. \n\nA special discounted room rate of $299 per night has been secured for Hill Days participants. We encourage early reservations\, as availability within the room block is limited. \nValet parking is available at $40 per day for those traveling by car. Additional reservation details and booking deadlines will be shared with registered attendees. \n\n\n\n\nWhy Advocacy Matters\nThe Voice of Professional Auto Recyclers\nIn an industry shaped by fast-moving regulation\, environmental policy\, and shifting OEM control\, advocacy isn’t optional — it’s essential. ARA exists to ensure that professional automotive recyclers have a strong\, informed voice where decisions are made. \nWhether it’s fighting for fair access to salvage vehicles\, defending the right to repair\, or establishing responsible policy around EV batteries\, ARA is working every day to protect your ability to operate\, grow\, and serve your community. \nARA advocates at every level to protect access\, promote environmental responsibility\, and ensure a fair playing field for licensed recyclers. With decades of leadership\, we turn industry challenges into real policy wins that move the entire sector forward. \n\n\n\n\nHill Days Itinerary Highlights:\nTuesday\, May 19\nThe event kicks off with an evening welcome reception\, offering attendees an opportunity to connect with fellow participants and set the stage for the days ahead. \nWednesday\, May 20\nWednesday is focused on preparation and connection. \nAdvocacy Training & Congressional Meeting Preparation\nThis comprehensive session equips participants for meetings on Capitol Hill with an overview of current legislative priorities\, key issue briefings\, and practical guidance on communicating effectively with Members of Congress and their staff. Attendees will receive talking points\, leave behind materials\, and tips on what to expect during Congressional meetings to ensure they feel confident and prepared. \nEvening Networking Reception at F1 Arcade\nAfter a full day of training\, attendees will unwind at an elevated networking reception at F1 Arcade. This premium venue combines state of the art Formula 1 racing simulators with curated food and beverage offerings in a modern\, sophisticated setting. The evening is designed to encourage connection\, conversation\, and friendly competition among Hill Days participants. \nThursday\, May 21\nThe final day centers on advocacy in action. \nCapitol Hill Meetings & Debrief\nParticipants will meet directly with legislators on Capitol Hill\, followed by an afternoon debrief to reflect on the discussions and share insights from the day. \n\n\nREGISTER FOR HILL DAYS TODAY !
URL:https://www.a-r-a.org/event/2026-hill-days/
LOCATION:Yours Truly DC Hotel\, 1143 New Hampshire Avenue NW\, Washington\, DC\, 20037\, United States
ORGANIZER;CN="Automotive Recyclers Association (ARA)":MAILTO:staff@a-r-a.org
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