Schedule
SATURDAYAPRIL 14, 2018
10:00amRegistration opensConference Center
12:00pmOpening CeremoniesBallroom ABC
Presentation of Colors- American LegionPost 298
National Anthem- Harmony Hawks Quartet
Call to Order – Ellen Opperman, President
Invocation- Lisa Eittreim, Legislation VP
Pledge of Allegiance- Jeff Arment, Membership VP
Reports:
MembershipVP– Jeff Arment
President Retirees – Tom McGuire
Secretary/Treasurer -Rich Springer
Membership Representative –Aimee Quick
PAC – Harry Healey
Education VP – Kerry Nichols
1:30pmTony Leonardi – UPMA National Co President
2:45pmDoor Prize Drawing (must be present to win)Break
3:00pmTime and Place Committee meetingHospitality Room 300
3:00pmAdverse Action TrainingBallroom ABC Brenda Gibbs and Dixie Bentley, National Adverse Action Reps
4:15pmWestern Area National VP candidates
Candidate for Iowa VP Communication, Darcie Renze
Candidate for Iowa VP Education, Kerry Nichols
Candidate for Iowa Sec/Treasurer, Rich Springer
4:45pmDoor prize drawing (must be present to win)
6:00pmDinner – Picnic Buffet w/Hamburgers & BratsTippie Event Center
Cash BarEntertainment
SUNDAYAPRIL 15, 2018
7:30amRegistration Opens
8:00amMemorial Service – Tom McGuire - President RetireesBallroom ABC
8:30amCandidates for UPMA National President
9:00amTime and Place Committee report & Vote
Remarks – Deena Frakes, National UPMA Retiree Secretary
Remarks – Bob Frakes, National UPMA Area 8 Retiree Rep.
PAC Report – Harry Healy
9:45amDoor Prize Drawing (must be present to win)Break
9:55amLegislative Report- Lisa Eittreim, VP
10:00amSkype session – Bob Levi, UPMA National Legislative Director
11:00amTSP/Benefit TrainingBallroom ABC Retiree Meeting/Training Meeting Room 127
12:15pmLunch – Turkey BLT wrapAtrium
PAC Auction
1:30pmElection for National OfficersBallroom ABC
Election for Iowa UPMA Board
3:00pmDoor Prize Drawing (must be present to win)Break
3:15pmInstallation of Officers & remarks
Unfinished business
Closing Comments – Ellen Opperman, President
Adjournment
6:00pmCocktailsAtrium
6:45pmBanquet – Herb Crusted ChickenAtrium
7:30pm-11:30Entertainment–The Band “Freestyle”Atrium
MONDAY APRIL 16, 2018
Please check out of your rooms by Noon on Monday
8:00amOpening remarks: District Manager ShawneenBethaBallroom ABC
District Training Session
eCareer/Hiring/Interview Techniques – Tom Allen / Lee Moser
eTravel – Tina Bosley / Deb Droz
The Perfect Transaction – Danielle Lloyd / Natalie Welter
Health & Wellness – Sara Weller
PU Review – Nicole Butler
12:00pmLunch on your own
1:00pmHands on Training Sessions
EAP – Julie Ehrhardt
IT – Dwight Porter
Fire Extinguisher Training – Kirkwood
Rural POV Inspections – Regina Choate
LLV Mirror Station – Steve / Cherly – Cedar Rapids Carriers
Mail Prep – Karen Lenan/ Steve Droz/Bob Dodds
** Hospitality Room serviced by Iowa Retirees in Presidential Suite – Room 300**
Saturday – 3:00pm - 6:00pm & 8:00pm - 12:00am
Sunday – 3:00pm – 6:00pm & 8:00pm – 12:00am