Southeastern Regional Motorcoach Operators Meeting

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2010 Southeastern Regional Motorcoach Operators Meeting
Tentative Schedule of Events
Hilton Alexandria Mark Center, Alexandria, Virginia
January 13-15, 2010

Wednesday, January 13
3:00-5:00 Registration
4:00-5:30 Welcome/Introduction: NCMA President
Special Topic of discussion:  Emergency Evacuation Advisory Committee
Invite TMS and/or other state EMDs
6:00 Board Coaches provided by Scenic America
6:30 Social/Dinner
Sponsored by Hard Rock Café International

Thursday, January 14
8:00-3:00 Registration
8:30-9:30 Networking Breakfast
Sponsored by Allen Insurance Group
9:30-12:00 Panel Discussion of Vehicle Specific Issues:
Maintenance/2010 Engines/Seat Belt update
Moderator:  Scott Merriman, Scenic America
Panelists: Engine and Coach Manufacturers
12:00-1:00 Networking Lunch
Industry Comment:  American Bus Association
Sponsored by American Bus Association
1:00-2:00 Workshop: USDOT Update, Pre- and Post- Trip Inspections, Changes to Out of Service Regulations
Speaker: Mike Fox, FMCSA
2:00-3:00 Workshop: Public-Private Partnerships/Active Tourism-Changing Tour
Demographics
Speaker: American Bus Association  
3:30-4:30 Workshop: How to Maneuver the Safersys Web Site and How to Correct Record
Speaker: Randy London, Safety Consultant
4:30-5:15 Workshop: Building a Web Site: How Important Is It to Your Business?
Speaker: Ryan Kelly, Community Spec
5:45 Board Coaches provided by Scenic America
Dinner Cruise aboard the Dandy
Sponsored by Dandy Restaurant Cruises

Friday, January 15
8:30-9:30 Networking Breakfast
Industry Comment:  United Motorcoach Association
Sponsored by United Motorcoach Association
9:30-11:00 Round Table Discussion: State Association Current Activities and Issues/Greatest Challenges
11:00-12:00 Wrap Up/Evaluation
Decisions:
Hold 2011 Meeting
Form Southeastern Association
Possible issues: Dues structure, name, filing, management, governance (board)