Conference Agenda 2014

PEARL Conference Brochure Cover 2014

SATURDAY – MAY 3, 2014

9:45 am – 11:15 amSITE TOUR
Western Electrical Services, Inc.Bus departs Arizona Grand Resort & Spa at 9:45 am. Bus returns to Arizona Grand Resort & Spa by around 11:45 am
1:00 pm – 6:00 pmGOLF TOURNAMENT
Arizona Grand Golf Course – tee times start at 1:00 pm
1:00 pm – 6:00 pmTOMCAR TOURBus departs Arizona Grand Resort & Spa at 1:00 pm. Bus returns to Arizona Grand Resort & Spa by around 6:00 pm
7:00 pm – 8:00 pmMEET & GREET – sponsored by RS Electrical Supply, Inc.
Rustler’s Rooste

Rustler’s Rooste is a 10 minute uphill walk from the Arizona Grand Resort & Spa. Courtesy van service is provided, based on availability, by Arizona Grand Resort & Spa

SUNDAY – MAY 4, 2014

8:00 am – 9:00 amBreakfast – sponsored by Astro Controls, Inc.
8:00 am – 6:00 pmExhibits Open
Visit all exhibitors and be eligible for $500 cash prize
9:00 am – 4:00 pmPEARL Training (classroom – at Arizona Grand Resort & Spa)
Low Voltage Circuit Breaker Retrofitting
9:00 am – 9:15 amWelcoming Remarks
Stephen Reames, Oregon Breakers, Inc.
PEARL President 2013 – 2014
9:15 am – 10:15 amKeynote Address: 70E and Fuses
Mike Lang, Mersen
10:15 am – 10:45 amBreak – sponsored by The Electrical Advertiser
10:45 am – 12:00 pmCommanding Respect
Leanne Edwards, Leadership Management International, The Renaissance Group
12:00 pm – 1:00 pmLunch – sponsored by Shermco Industries
1:00 pm – 2:15 pmGaining Accountability
Leanne Edwards, Leadership Management International, The Renaissance Group
2:15 pm – 2:45 pmBreak – sponsored by Instel Power Products, Inc.
2:45 pm – 3:45 pmStrategic Planning and Leadership
Norm Wolstein, Wolstein and Associates, affiliated with The Hayes Group International
4:30 pm – 6:00 pmOpening Reception – sponsored by ROMAC

  • Hors D’oeuvres & Beverages
  • Cash Prize Giveaway
  • Appearance by Arizona Cardinals Cheerleaders

MONDAY – MAY 5, 2014

8:00 am – 9:00 amBreakfast – sponsored by Southland Electrical Supply
9:00 am – 4:00 pmPEARL Training (hands-on – at Western Electrical Services, Inc.)
Low Voltage Circuit Breaker RetrofittingShuttle departs Arizona Grand Resort & Spa at 8:45 am. Shuttle returns to Arizona Grand Resort & Spa around 4:15 pm
9:00 am – 10:00 amElectronic Communications and Contractual Implications
Alan M. Mirman, Esq., Mirman, Bubman & Nahmias LLP
10:00 am – 11:00 amGuideline on Maintenance of Electrical Systems
Dave Shanahan, CSA Group
11:00 am – 11:15 amBreak – sponsored by P&F Supply Co.
11:15 am – 12:00 pmPEARL Technician Certification
Doug Powell, National Switchgear
12:00 pm – 1:00 pmLunch – sponsored by North American Switchgear, Inc. & Utility Relay Company
1:00 pm – 2:00 pmStandards Use by Electrical Contractors
Howard Herndon, Southwest Electritech, Inc
2:00 pm – 2:15 pmBreak – sponsored by SouthWest Electritech Services
2:15 pm – 3:15 pmCircuit Breaker Vibration Analysis
John Cadick, Cadick Corporation
3:15 pm – 4:30 pmPEARL Membership Meeting
4:30 pm – 6:00 pmClosing Reception and Awards Presentation – sponsored by Circuit Breaker Sales Co. Inc.

  • Hors D’oeuvres & Beverages
  • Raffle Drawing
  • PEARL Member of the Year Award
  • Introduction of Board of Directors