District 1 & 2 Winter Council Meeting

The 2026 District 1 & 2 Winter Council Meeting will be co-located with the Eastern Region Conference at the El Conquistador Resort.

Registration

Full Registration - $400
Guest Registration - $125
Children 18 and under - Free

Council members will register using the same link as those registering for the Eastern Region Conference. You do not have to register for the full conference to attend the Council Meeting.

Schedule

Tuesday, March 24th

5:00 - 6:30 p.m. – Reception

Wednesday, March 25th

7:00 - 8:00 a.m. – Breakfast

8:00 - 8:15 a.m. – Call to Order

  • Pledge of Allegiance
  • Introduction of New Members & Guests
  • Recognition of Academy Members

8:15 - 9:30 a.m. – Vice Presidents Comments & Reports

  • District 1 Vice President Michael McDonald
    1. Approval of August 7, 2025 Minutes
    2. Report
  • District 2 Vice President Steve Petri
    1. Approval of August 28, 2025 Minutes
    2. Report

9:30 - 9:45 a.m. – Executive Director Report
Speaker: Jack Savage, Eastern Region Executive Director

9:45 - 10:05 a.m. – Break

10:05 - 11:05 a.m. – NECA National/Industry Update
Speaker: David Long, NECA CEO

11:05 - 11:45 a.m. – Labor Relations Update
Speaker: Ted Uppole, Vice President, Field Labor Relations & Services

11:45 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. – Open Discussion

12:00 -1:00 p.m. – Lunch

1:00 - 1:15 p.m. – National Committee Reports

  • Codes & Standards
  • Government Affairs
  • Innovation & Strategy
  • Management Development
  • Marketing & Business Development
  • Safety
  • Talent Management & Development
  • Technology Systems Integration
  • Workforce Development

1:15 - 1:45 p.m. – Chapter Reports, Updates & Issues 

1:45 - 2:00 p.m. – Break

2:00 - 2:30 p.m. – New Business

2:30 - 3:00 p.m. – Old Business

3:00 p.m. – Adjournment