post-convention – NECA Convention Blog http://blog.necaconvention.org NECA 2016 Boston: BLOG Mon, 03 Apr 2017 15:16:34 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=4.7.3 More about Mandalay Bay http://blog.necaconvention.org/2012/07/more-about-mandalay-bay/ http://blog.necaconvention.org/2012/07/more-about-mandalay-bay/#respond Thu, 05 Jul 2012 18:31:41 +0000 http://blog.necaconvention.org/?p=1343 It’s been 14 years since NECA brought its annual convention and trade show to Las Vegas, well before Mandalay Bay opened its doors. We thought you’d like to know a little more about where you’ll be for the electrical industry’s favorite annual event!

NECA 2012 Las Vegas will be the first convention held in a single location, with housing and meeting facilities under the same roof – but what a location it is! Two hotels, the Mandalay Bay Resort & Casino and TheHotel, book-end the convention center. Each hotel tower is magnificent with its own unique style and room accommodations. Both hotels are large enough to host industry events like NECA, but intimidate and family-oriented so that everyone will enjoy their time at NECA 2012 Las Vegas.

The Mandalay Bay Convention Center opened its doors as the fifth-largest convention facility in the United States, and the largest meeting facility located on the world-famous Las Vegas Strip.

The entire Mandalay Bay complex – from hotel to special resort features to meeting and event rooms – are luxurious without pretention. The clubs, restaurants, casino and outdoor water activities are amazing here.  Owing to the outsized nature of Mandalay Bay, it’s possible to really never leave and yet be fully entertained.

If you do want to hit the Strip or check out some of the city’s other sights, see visitlasvegas and Las Vegas Monorail website on getting around the city. You should also check out the NECA 2012 Las Vegas special tours and excursions.

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The 2011 NECA Convention Management Seminars will include:

  • Audio of all sessions
  • Download the MP3 files to your favorite MP3 player and listen on the go (Mac and PC compatible.)

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]]> http://blog.necaconvention.org/2011/10/now-available-mp3s-of-neca-2011-san-diego-management-seminars/feed/ 0 How Do I Get My CEUs? http://blog.necaconvention.org/2011/10/how-do-i-get-my-ceus/ http://blog.necaconvention.org/2011/10/how-do-i-get-my-ceus/#respond Tue, 25 Oct 2011 19:49:18 +0000 http://blog.necaconvention.org/?p=1104 Almost every pre-convention workshop, management seminar and technical workshop at NECA 2011 San Diego offered Continuing Education Units for participants who got their badges scanned when they entered and exited the sessions. Retrieve the records of CEUs earned at NECA 2011 San Diego can be done two ways:

1. ON-SITE: The CEU Counter at the NECA Registration Desk can print out a copy of your CEUs earned from Friday, Oct. 20-Monday, Oct. 24. CEUs earned today, Tuesday, Oct. 25 WILL NOT be included on this record.

2. ONLINE: NECA will email all NECA 2011 San Diego convention registerees on Thursday, Oct. 27 with a link to the website where they can log in to retrieve their CEU record for the event. If you don’t receive the email, go to www2.cmrreg.com/neca11ceu. You will be prompted to enter your name, NECA username ID, or badge number (so don’t throw those badges out when you leave San Diego, just in case you forget your name!) The website will not be live until Thursday, Oct. 27, so don’t panic if you can’t retrieve the information yet.

Please note, not all courses at NECA 2011 San Diego may meet your state’s requirements for continuing education credit. Check with your state authorities to confirm eligibility.

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Safety professionals can now build on the knowledge they gained at NECA’s first Safety Professionals Conference with a dedicated education track focused exclusively on the training, regulations and policies they need to do their jobs—all for just $500 (price does not include pre-convention workshops).

The Safety Track at NECA 2011 San Diego is an affordable and accessible way NECA supports our inside and outside electrical safety professionals. Safety Track courses at NECA 2011 San Diego include pre-convention workshops, management seminars, technical workshops, and the Safety Roundtable.

PRE-CONVENTION WORKSHOPS

OSHA ET&D 10 Hour Train the Trainer Course
Friday, October 21
8 a.m.–5 p.m., PW-3
(Two-day course continues Saturday, Oct. 22, 8 a.m.–5 p.m.)
Instructor: Joe Branco, Corporate Safety Manager, Quanta Services
$450

OSHA ET&D Supervisory Leadership Skills Outreach Train-the-Trainer Course
Friday, October 21
8:00 am–5:00 pm, PW-4 (Three-day course continues Saturday, Oct. 22, 8 a.m.–5 p.m. and Sunday, Oct. 23, 8 a.m.–12 noon)
Instructor: James A. McGowan, Director, Safety Training, Quanta Services
$500

Changes in the NFPA 70E 2012
Saturday, October 22
8 a.m.–12 noon, PW-8
Instructors: Palmer Hickman, NJATC Director of Codes and Safety Training and Curriculum Development; and James Dollard, Jr., Safety Coordinator, IBEW Local 98
$145

MANAGEMENT SEMINARS

OSHA’s Regulatory Update Impacting Line Contractors
Sunday, October 23
8:00–8:50 am, M-1  •  9:00–9:50 am, M-8

Surviving the Changes to the Crane Standard
Sunday, October 23
8:00–8:50 am, M-2  •  9:00–9:50 am, M-9

Surviving Today’s OSHA
Monday, October 24
8:00–8:50 am, M-3  •  9:00–9:50 am, M-24

OSHA Partnership: What are the Benefits of the OSHA Electrical Transmission & Distribution (ET&D) Strategic Safety Partnership for All Line Contractors
Monday, October 24
9:00–9:50 am, M-20

TECHNICAL WORKSHOPS

Workplace Efficiency and Safety: What Contractors Should Know about NFPA 70E and Insulated Tools
Sunday, October 23
12-12:50 p.m., Room 1, ET-1

Line & Truck Grounding for Today’s Lineman
Sunday, October 23, 2011
1–1:50 pm, Room 1, ET-2

Understanding the Arc Flash and NFPA 70E
Sunday, October 23, 2011
2–2:50 pm, Room 1, ET-4

Arc Flash Mitigation and NEC Code and Compliance
Sunday, October 23, 2011
3–3:50 pm, Room 2, ET-6

>>Still unsure about attending NECA 2011 San Diego? The $500 Safety Track flat rate is STILL open for registrants! Register now!

 

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To download a copy of the “Visit San Diego Guide” or have it mailed to you for free, visit the San Diego Convention Center website!

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Want to extend your stay in sunny California? Join us, October 26– 28, for a post-convention tour and discover California’s spectacular southern coast — from San Diego to LA. Visit the beach towns of Laguna, Newport and Long Beach. Stay in the fabulous 5-Star Terranea Resort, located just south of Los Angeles.Your friends and family are welcome too! Download the full agenda and registration form today!

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