This season the district will be highlighting the who, what, where, when, and why of safety in our industry. Accidents, injuries, and death are too common in our industry and the scars from skirting safety are sometimes worn as a badge of pride. So that's why District Carolinas has teamed up with leadership from Sierra Nevada and Wicked Weed to bring our members a day of discussion and tours, allowing members to ask questions and contribute to the discussion of safety in our workplace.
District Carolinas Spring Technical Meeting: Safety Symposium
Where: Sierra Nevada Brewing Company, 100 Sierra Nevada Way, Fletcher, NC 28732
When: Friday, April 11th
Tickets: $50**
** Please RSVP early so that Sierra Nevada can prepare enough food.
** Same-day tickets are available!
** Member & non-member price
Working Agenda
9:30AM – Check-in / Breakfast provided by Sierra Nevada
10:00 AM – Joint Presentation: Safety Lessons from the Field
- Andrew Dagnan, Director of Safety & Security at Wicked Weed Brewing
- Cindy Byrd, Director of Environmental Health Safety Security at Sierra Nevada Brewing
- Dr. Tim Ludwig, App State Professor & Founder of Safety-Doc
EHS leaders from two of the most popular American breweries ask "Why should brewers care?" Each brewer has a cautionary tale in regards to safety, so they answer Who, What, Where, When, and Whys of Brewery Safety. From national brand to local microbrewery, every brewery leader can find the importance in this presentation.
11:00 AM – CO2 Gas Recapture at Sierra Nevada
- Jeff Muston, Engineering & Utilities Manager at Sierra Nevada Brewing
Sierra Nevada's state of the art gas recapturing process is a modern marvel. Jeff Muston discusses the thought process behind the investment, the science, the benefits, and the safety risks associated with it.
12:00PM – Lunch Break & Networking
1:00PM – Quality and Packaging Panel
- Landis Lacey, Quality Supervisor at Sierra Nevada Brewing
- Packaging Quality Specialist at Sierra Nevada Brewing
- Brewing Cellar Lead at Sierra Nevada Brewing
2:00 PM – Panel (Safety) Discussion: Burning Down The House
- Dirk Loeffler, Executive VP of Technical Operations at SEKA Chemicals
- Chief Scott Burnette, Executive Dir. of NC Association of Fire Chiefs
A multidisciplinary round table discussion offering lessons from three different fields. How to prepare for dangers, what is often overlooked (from the perspective of emergency responders), and how to budget and forecast safety expenses as you grow.
3:00 PM – Tours of Sierra Nevada Brewing Co.
4:00 PM – Happy Hour and Networking
- Enjoy a beer and continue discussions with peers and speakers.
Details: MBAA District Carolinas has partnered with the a national brewery safety organization to present a day of technical talks at Sierra Nevada in Mills River, NC. We'll have leaders from Sierra Nevada, Wicked Weed, and more presenting on how to adapt microbreweries to modern safety practices. Every year there are more injuries and deaths in our industry and we feel that safety is a very pressing issue for EVERYONE. Breakfast, lunch, and tours of Sierra Nevada's facility are on the agenda. Spread the word!
Scholarship: We are excited to announce that we will be providing 5 (FIVE) scholarships to help defer expenses to attend this event. This event will have a lot of valuable information and we don't want ticket prices to deter anyone from improving their company's safety culture. If you'd like to apply for a scholarship, please email nikko.contti@gmail.com