Midwest Energy Theft Association Conference 2001
Midwest Energy Theft Association Conference 2001
Milwaukee, Wisconsin June 27th –June 29th
The 2001 META conference will provide valuable information for all Revenue Protection, Metering and Service professionals working with gas and electric utilities. In light of the rising energy costs, all utilities must be vigilant in detecting theft and/or fraud. This conference will supply the tools necessary to combat these losses.
Hosted by:
This year’s topics include:
Creating a Positive ID Program to Combat Fraudulent Applications for Service - Gregory Straub,
Manager, Credit & Collections, Wisconsin Electric
Meter Tampering (cross training– gas and electric) - Paul DeVaul, retired, Keyspan Energy
Professional Meter Tampering Organizations - Paul DeVaul, retired, Keyspan Energy
The Use of Public Information and the Internet to Conduct Investigations - Kurt Roussell, Coordinator, Energy Theft and Fraud Investigations, Wisconsin Electric
Creating Governmental/Utility Partnerships to Combat Nuisance Properties - David Halbrooks, Assistant City Attorney, Milwaukee, Wisconsin – Nuisance Abatement Task Force
Fraud Tracking Systems - Bill Baldwin, Supervisor, Fraud & Theft, Dayton Power & Light
Interviews and Report Writing - Jeffrey Meyer, Investigator, Wisconsin Electric
Court Presentation Skills - Debbie Blasius, Assistant District Attorney, Waukesha County
Cost Justification of a Revenue Protection Program - Tommie Gray, Supervisor, Revenue Protection Department, AmerenUE, Steven Simun, Investigator, Dominion East Ohio Gas, Kurt Roussell, Coordinator, Energy Theft and Fraud, Wisconsin Electric
Deregulation - to be announced
Gas and Electric Safety – Joe Wade, Senior Safety Consultant, Wisconsin Electric, David Doerflinger, Senior Safety Consultant, Wisconsin Electric
Can We Really Replace the Meter Reader? AMR and Revenue Protection – Peter Koers, Supervisor, Indianapolis Power & Light
Vendor Presentations – Vendors will display their products in our vendor display area and provide in-depth information regarding the latest technology and products available in today’s market.
The conference will be held at the Clarion Hotel & Conference Center, 5311 S Howell Ave. Milwaukee, WI - conveniently located across from Milwaukee’s General Mitchell International Airport. Registration includes two lunches, two reception parties - allowing you to network with other professionals, a buffet dinner and activities planned at the new Potawatomi Casino and Summerfest, the world’s largest music festival. You may choose to stay additional days to enjoy more of this festival of fun, food and music on Milwaukee’s beautiful lakefront. There’s something for everyone, so bring the family!
For additional information on these and other local activities, visit these websites:
Summerfest: Casino:
Miller Brewing: Davidson:
Registration fee is $150.00 (us funds) if received by Friday, May 18, 2001. ($175.00 for registrations received after May 18, 2001). Please make checks payable to: meta and mail to
address indicated on registration form.
For room reservations: Call the Clarion Hotel & Conference Center at (414) 481-2400 and request the Midwest Energy Theft Association room rate. The following selections are available:
Business Class Queen rooms (non-smoking) - $74.00/night
Queen/Queen rooms - $79.00/night
Business class King rooms - $89.00/night
Preliminary Agenda
Tuesday, June 26, 2001(Pre-conference)
12:00 noonGolf Outing (extra cost)
6:00 PM to 8:00 PMEarly Registration and Vendor’s Reception
Wednesday, June 27, 2001
7:30 AM to 8:00 AM Registration and Continental Breakfast
8:00 AM to 12:00 PMSpeakers /Break
12:00 PM to 1:00 PMLunch
1:00 PM to 4:30 PMSpeakers /Break
6:00 PMDinner and night out at Potawatomi Bingo - Casino
Thursday, June 28, 2001
7:30 AM to 8:00 AMContinental Breakfast
8:00 AM to 12:00 PMSpeakers /Break
12:00 PM to 1:00 PMLunch
1:00 PM to 4:45 PMSpeakers /Break
5:30 PM to 6:30 PMVendor’s reception at Vendor’s Display Room
6:30 PM untilSummerfest or other activities of your choice
Friday, June 29, 2001
8:00 AM to 8:30 AMContinental Breakfast
8:30 AM to 9:30 AMCreating governmental/utility partnerships
9:30 AM to finishInstallation of new officers and conclusion of Board business
11:00 AMOptional tours of Harley-Davidson and/or Miller Brewery
META 2001 Registration Form
June 27-29, 2001
Clarion Hotel & Conference Center
Milwaukee, Wisconsin
Name: Badge Name:
Title:
Company:
Address:
City: State: Zip code:
Phone no.: ( ) Fax No.: ( )
E-mail address:
Please check the activities you plan to attend
scheduled activities included in registration fee
vendor Reception – tuesday night Yes No
Potawatomi Casino dinner – Wednesday night Yes No guests
Vendor reception – thursday evening Yes No
Milwaukee Summerfest – thursday night Yes No guests
Optional Activities – additional cost*
golfing on Tuesday, June 26 _ Yes No
tour of Miller Brewery on friday, june 29 Yes No
tour of Harley-Davidson on friday, june 29 Yes No
*Cost for these activities is determined by group size. additional information will be mailed at a later date.
Early Registration Fee:$150.00 (By May 18th)
Late Registration Fee:$175.00 (may 19th or later)
Check payable to META is enclosed
guest(s) will join us for Wednesday’s Night Out (June 27th) which includes dinner at potawatomi Casino. please enclose an additional $40.00 with your registration fee for each guest.
Please return this registration form and your check by May 18, 2001 to:
Wisconsin Electric Power Company
Energy Theft and Fraud Unit
333 W. Everett St. - A180
Milwaukee, WI 53203
If you have any questions, please call Kurt Roussell at (414) 221-3634 or email