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Annual National VPPPA Conference Agenda

The VPPPA conference agenda is continuously evolving. The outline below is subject to change, but is provided as a tentative schedule of events.

For the 2010 workshop descriptions, speakers and times, please use the Workshop Descriptions Search page.

AGAIN THIS YEAR: VPPPA is hosting the 2nd Annual VPPPA Texas Hold ‘Em Poker Tournament at the 26th Annual National VPPPA Conference in Orlando, FL. The last one standing will win a weekend getaway at any Marriott property in the continental U.S. plus roundtrip airfare courtesy of Delta Airlines, Inc.

Anyone associated with the 26th Annual National VPPPA Conference (this includes spouses and guests of attendees) can participate.
When: 7:00 p.m. - 12:00 a.m., Tuesday, August 24, 2010
Where: Orlando World Center Marriott, Sawgrass & Vinoy
Cost: $25 entry fee (no additional buy-ins)

Agenda At-a-Glance (as of January 19, 2010)

26th Annual National VPPPA Conference Agenda (PDF)

Friday, August 20, 2010
1:00 pm - 5:00 pm SGE Training Course
Saturday, August 21, 2010 - Early Registration Day
8:00 am - 4:00 pm SGE Training Course
4:00 pm - 7:00 pm Registration
Sunday, August 22, 2010 - Pre-Conference Day
7:00 am - 5:00 pm Registration
7:00 am - 5:00 pm VPPPA Board Candidate Information Counter
8:00 am - 3:00 pm SGE Training Course
7:30 am - 8:00 am Early Morning Coffee and Tea for Workshop Participants
8:00 am - 12:00 pm FREE Pree-Conference Workshop for DOE Employees:
  • Managing Contractor Transition for DOE-VPP Sites
8:00 am - 5:00 pm Skill Builder Workshops
(additional registration fee):
  • VPP Application Workshop®
  • The Human Factor: Improve Safety Performance Using Four Simple Techniques
  • Annual Self Evaluation
9:00 am - 4:00 pm FREE Pre-Conference Workshop for DoD Employees:
  • DoD VPP Implementation Workshop
10:00 am - 10:30 am Networking Beverage Break for Workshop Participants
12:00 pm - 1:00 pm Lunch for Skill Builder Workshop Participants Only
12:00 pm - 5:00 pm Exhibitor Installation
1:00 pm - 5:00 pm Skill Builder Workshops
(additional registration fee):
  • Strengthening Star Quality Workshop
  • Reducing "Walking through Life" Injuries through Employee Awareness
  • OSHA Recordkeeping
  • Motion is Money - How Ergonomics can Affect Efficiency and Productivity
3:00 pm - 3:30 pm Networking Beverage Break for Workshop Participants
5:00 pm - 7:00 pm Chapter Welcome Reception
Monday, August 23, 2010 - Conference's Official 1st Day
7:00 am - 5:00 pm Registration
7:30 am - 5:00 pm VPPPA Board Candidate Information Counter
8:00 am - 4:00 pm Exhibitor Installation
7:30 am - 8:45 am Labor and Management Open Forum
8:50 am - 10:00 am Annual Meeting of the Membership
10:15 am - 11:30 am Opening General Session, Part 1
11:45 am - 12:45 pm Luncheon
(open to all attendees)
1:00 pm - 2:45 pm Opening General Session, Part 2
2:45 pm - 3:15 pm Networking Beverage Break
3:15 pm - 4:30 pm Regional Networking Meetings
Region I: CT, MA, ME, NH, RI, VT
Region II: NJ, NY, PR, VI
Region III: DC, DE, MD, PA, VA, WV
Region IV: AL, FL, GA, KY, MS, NC, SC, TN
Region V: IL, IN, MI, MN, OH, WI
Region VI: AR, LA, NM, OK, TX
Region VII: IA, KS, MO, NE
Region VIII: CO, MT, ND, SD, UT, WY
Region IX: AZ, CA, HI, NV
Region X: AK, ID, OR, WA
4:00 pm - 6:00 pm 2010 Onsite Exhibit Sales
(by appointment only)
6:00 pm - 8:00 pm Reception and Grand Opening of the Exhibit Hall
Tuesday, August 24, 2010
7:30 am - 5:00 pm Registration
8:00 am - 5:00 pm VPPPA Board Candidate Information Counter
9:00 am - 3:15 pm Exhibit Hall Open
9:00 am - 3:15 pm VPPPA Booth
7:30 am - 8:00 am Early Morning Coffee and Tea
8:00 am - 9:00 am Workshops
8:00 am - 3:30 pm 2010 Onsite Exhibit Sales
(by appointment only)
9:00 am - 10:30 am Networking Beverage Break in Exhibit Hall
10:30 am - 11:30 am Workshops
11:15 am - 1:00 pm VPPPA Board Elections, Session 1
11:45 am - 1:00 pm Luncheon
1:15 pm - 2:15 pm Workshops
2:15 pm - 3:15 pm Networking Beverage Break in Exhibit Hall
3:30 pm - 4:30 pm Workshops
4:45 pm - 6:15 pm United Steel Workers Caucus Meeting
7:00 pm - 12:00 am Poker Trounament
(pre-registration required)
Wednesday, August 25, 2010
7:30 am - 3:30 pm Registration
9:00 am - 1:15 pm Exhibit Hall Open
9:00 am - 1:15 pm VPPPA Booth
7:30 am - 8:00 am Early Morning Coffee and Tea
8:00 am - 9:00 am Workshops
8:00 am - 10:00 am VPPPA Board Elections, Session 2
8:00 am - 1:00 pm 2010 Onsite Exhibit Sales
(by appointment only)
9:00 am - 10:30 am Networking Beverage Break in Exhibit Hall
10:30 am - 11:30 am Workshops
11:45 am - 1:00 pm Luncheon
1:15 pm - 2:15 pm Workshops
1:15 pm - 8:00 pm Dismantle Exhibit Hall
2:15 pm - 2:45 pm Networking Beverage Break
2:45 pm - 3:45 pm Workshops
5:00 pm - 7:00 pm Closing Reception
Thursday, August 26, 2010
8:00 am - 8:50 amBreakfast
9:00 am - 11:00 amClosing General Session

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