2022 Southern Region Convention

Contact Information

• Contact: Claire Marfyak
• Email: [email protected]
• Phone: 202-991-6305

Schedule

Friday, June 24^th, 2022

1:00 – 5:00 p.m.       Registration, Foyer

6:00– 7:30 p.m.     Welcome Reception, Terrace

Saturday, June 25^th, 2022

7:30 – 8:30 a.m.      Breakfast, Terrace

8:30 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.     General Session, Tamarack CDE

8:30 – 9:00 a.m.   Call to Order

• Terry Lette, Vice President, District 3 & Shawn Smith, Vice President, District 5
• Invocation - Rilo Stephens, Governor, Atlanta Chapter
• Color Guard -  John Brunia, President, Arizona Chapter & Chris Foster, Chairman of the Board, Atlanta Chapter
• Pledge of Allegiance - Ron Bailey, Vice President, Industry Development
• National Anthem - Bonnie Piatt
  

9:00 – 10:15 a.m.  Industry Update

• Kirk Davis, President, NECA & David Long, CEO, NECA

10:15 –  10:45 a.m. Coffee Break and Tabletop Trade Show

10:45 – 11:00 a.m.   Government Affairs

• Jared Karbowsky

11:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.   Leadership and Teamwork in a Changing World – Karl Mecklenburg    

• Karl Mecklenburg is a former Denver Broncos player, six-time Pro Bowler, and four-time First Team All-Pro. The lessons life in the NFL taught him about teamwork, courage, dedication, desire, honesty and forgiveness, goal setting are his keys to success.

12:00 p.m. Adjournment

Saturday, June 25^th, 2022

8:30 AM – 10:30 AM.   Guest Breakfast, Tipsy Trout - Hourglass Room

• Chocolate Making Activity

1:00 p.m.    Golf Outing, Mountain Course

1:00  – 2:00 p.m.     Vigor Ice Bath (Optional Activity)

• Working with Vigor outdoors to focus on Wim Hof breathing techniques followed by an ice bath.  This is an amazing way to invigorate the senses.  This will help in reducing inflammation, getting a more restful sleep, and invigorate you throughout the day.   $12 per person.

Sunday, June 26^th, 2022

7:30 – 8:30 a.m.  Prayer Breakfast, White Pine

9:00 – 10:30 a.m. Von Trapp Lodge History Tour (Optional Activity)

• A perfect day to network with your peers surrounded by the beauty of Vermont’s Green Mountains.You will see and learn about this beautiful property, meet a Von Trapp and have fun exploring the landscape. $60 per person (transportation included)

 2:00 – 4:00 p.m.       Ben & Jerry’s Ice Cream Sundae Party, Cider Tasting (Free) Ballroom Terrace

Monday, June 27^th, 2022

7:00 – 8:00 a.m.    Breakfast, Terrace

7:30 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.   General Session,  Tamarack CDE

7:30 – 7:45 a.m. Call to Order

• Terry Lette, Vice President, District 3 and Shawn Smith, Vice President, District 5
• America the Beautiful - Bonnie Piatt

7:45 – 8:45 a.m. NECA Update

• David Long, CEO, NECA

8:45 – 9:30 a.m. High Tech Methods for Manpower Recruitment Panel

• Ron Bailey, Kevin Tighe, Josh Bone and Jeff Beavers

9:30 – 10:30 a.m.     Executive Leadership Team Panel Discussion    

• David Long, Traci Walker, Ron Bailey, Josh Bone, Pete Mastrorocco, Steve Krieg, and Kevin Tighe 

10:30 – 11:00 a.m.  Coffee Break and Tabletop Trade Show

11:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.   You Have Seven Seconds, Make Them Count – Sylvie di Giusto     

• Sylvie di Giusto helps individuals and organizations explore how people make up their minds very quickly about them or their company, and either open the door for them or slam it shut. Sylvie takes audiences around the world on an interactive and entertaining journey of self-discovery that reveals how the world sees them, their brands, and organizations and ultimately, how they see themselves.

12:00 p.m.  Housekeeping & Adjourn

1:00 – 2:00 p.m. Yoga (Optional Activity)

• Calm your mind and body with a yoga class while looking at Mount Mansfield, Vermont’s highest peak.  Our yoga classes are tailored to meet the needs of someone who has never tried yoga or the most advanced participant. A great way to set the intention of your day. 

 6:00 – 9:30 p.m.  Closing Reception, Village Green/Pavilion

• Please join us for an evening of local fare, communal games, live music, and fireside s’mores for a spectacular send-off!