Annual Meeting https://www.cooperative.com/conferences/conferences/annualmeeting/... Page 1 of 2 Annual Meeting Join us at the 73rd NRECA Annual Meeting in Orlando, February 22-25, 2015, as we celebrate and strengthen our unique connection, learn from industry experts and conduct important business in service to our member-owners. What You Can Expect Nationally Renowned Speakers Gain expert political perspectives and insights from Chuck Todd, the new host of NBC s Meet the Press and keynote speaker of our opening general session. Visit our speakers page for announcements of additional keynote, session and forum speakers. Director Education and Hot Topics Come early and choose from two dozen director education courses designed to provide board members with skills and knowledge for successful co-op leadership. Then attend educational forums Monday and Tuesday afternoons to learn about challenges affecting our industry. World-Class Entertainment Dance the night away on Tuesday as The Midtown Men: 4 Stars from the Original Broadway Cast of Jersey Boys sing their favorite 60s hits from the Beatles, the Beach Boys, Motown, the Four Seasons and more. Register Now Annual Meeting When: February 19-26, 2015 Where: Orlando, FL Fax registration form View my co-op's registrants Also of Interest Visit Orlando Resolutions Process TechAdvantage Conference & Expo 2015 Annual Meeting Sneak Peek Webinar Visit the NRECA Amazon Bookstore! Proposed Resolutions Forum Attend the forum Sunday to learn and ask questions about the proposed resolutions that voting delegates will consider at the NRECA Business Meeting on Tuesday. Community Service Project Live out the 7th Cooperative Principle through Saturday s service project co-sponsored by Touchstone Energy Cooperatives. Details will be available soon. New Technologies Visit the TechAdvantage Expo to get a hands-on look at the latest advances in industry technologies. For a deeper dive, stay an extra day for the TechAdvantage Conference. Six Annual Meetings for the Price of One Seize the opportunity to attend the annual meetings of five other groups
Annual Meeting https://www.cooperative.com/conferences/conferences/annualmeeting/... Page 2 of 2 (Touchstone Energy Cooperatives, NISC, NRTC, CFC and Federated) held in conjunction with the NRECA Annual Meeting. And MUCH More! View our Program page for complete schedule information. We look forward to seeing you in Orlando! Contact Us For general questions about the Annual Meeting, please call NRECA's Member Contact Center at 866-673-2299 or e-mail contactcenter@nreca.coop. If you have specific questions about different programs taking place during the meeting, please see the Contacts page for the appropriate contact information. Home Privacy Policy Monitoring Policy Terms of Use Browser Support Contact Us 2009-2014 Cooperative.com
Page 1 of 6 Program All events will be held at the Orange County Convention Center, except where noted. Thursday, February 19 Friday, February 20 Saturday, February 21 Sunday, February 22 Monday, February 23 Tuesday, February 24 Wednesday, February 25 Register Now Annual Meeting When: February 19-26, 2015 Where: Orlando, FL Fax registration form View my co-op's registrants Thursday, February 19 Director Education Rosen Centre Hotel 8:00 a.m. 4:00 p.m. Friday, February 20 Director Education Rosen Centre Hotel 8:00 a.m. 4:00 p.m. Saturday, February 21 Director Education Rosen Centre Hotel 8:00 a.m. 4:00 p.m. Community Service Project 8:00 a.m. 5:00 p.m. Location to be announced Commitment to Community. It s just one of the values that make co-ops different. Touchstone Energy and NRECA once again are sponsoring a community service day in conjunction with the Annual Meeting. Join us as we make a difference in the community through an all-day volunteer service project. We ll take care of lunch, transportation and all the logistics. All you have to do is show up and be
Page 2 of 6 ready to work. Registration is required. (More information coming soon.) Sunday, February 22 Director Education Rosen Centre Hotel 8:00 a.m. 4:00 p.m. Registration 9:00 a.m. 6:00 p.m. SEDC Member Enrichment Meeting 10:00 11:30 a.m. More information to come. NISC Annual Meeting 11:30 a.m. 1:30 p.m. You re invited to join National Information Solutions Cooperative (NISC) at its 2014 Annual Meeting. Chairman John Smith of Iowa, CEO Vern Dosch and guests highlight new products, industry technology trends, and a strong 2014 fiscal year. Delegates act on Director elections in six NISC Districts. NRTC Annual Meeting 3:30 5:00 p.m. Join NRTC members for the 2015 Annual Meeting. CEO Tim Bryan will discuss NRTC s continuing work on behalf of its cooperative members, including Smart Grid, solar and broadband initiatives. Board leaders will share 2014 accomplishments. Members will conduct the annual business of NRTC, including board elections. Proposed Resolutions Forum: Hosted by the National Resolutions Committee Hyatt Regency Orlando Hotel 4:00 5:00 p.m. If you missed your Regional Meeting, or if you re just wondering what happens next for member resolutions, here s another chance to make your co-op s voice heard. The National Resolutions Committee will answer questions about the proposed resolutions that voting delegates will consider at the NRECA Annual Member Business Meeting. Throughout the 2014 Regional Meetings, co-ops have been debating resolutions on topics like ethanol and biofuels. The Proposed Resolutions Forum is a chance to learn how co-ops opinions and amendments from all 10 regions have been consolidated into a set of proposed resolutions. Upon approval, these represent the will of the NRECA membership. Voting delegates will cast final votes on the resolutions at the business meeting on Tuesday, February 24, 2015. Welcome to Orlando Reception Sponsored by CoBank Hyatt Regency Orlando Hotel 5:30-7:30 p.m.
Page 3 of 6 Monday, February 23 Registration Cooperative Action Network Join us at the Cooperative Action Network to help make sure that the voice of America s electric cooperatives is heard. Stand with us as we fight to keep electricity safe, affordable and reliable. Opening General Session 8:30 11:30 a.m. The opening session features the traditional parade of states by the Youth Leadership Council. NRECA CEO Jo Ann Emerson will deliver her address to the Annual Meeting audience. Keynote Address Chuck Todd, NBC s political director and new host of Meet the Press, shares his expert political insights and insider perspectives with the Annual Meeting audience. NRECA International Luncheon Hyatt Regency Orlando Hotel 11:45 a.m. 1:15 p.m. For 110 million women, men and children who have benefited from our work to bring them electrification, life has new possibilities for better education, healthcare delivery, safety and economic opportunity. For 50 years, NRECA International has provided communities in 42 developing countries access to safe, reliable and affordable electricity. Learn why NRECA International and its supporters continue the work with passion and dedication. Be inspired by personal stories that demonstrate and reinforce how a better life starts with power. Tickets: $55 NRECA Educational Forums 1:30 2:45 p.m. Current issues serve as the focus for informative sessions led by top-notch experts. These forums offer attendees the opportunity to get a deeper understanding of complex industry challenges. Session topics center on co-op governance, emerging technology, and member engagement. Forum descriptions will be posted as they become available. CFC Annual Meeting 3:00 4:30 p.m. National Rural Utilities Cooperative Finance Corporation s (CFC) 2015 Annual Meeting will include addresses from CFC President Joel Cunningham and CEO Sheldon C. Petersen. A nationally prominent keynote speaker will be featured. CFC: Created and Owned by America's Electric Cooperative Network TechAdvantage Expo Opening Reception 4:30 7:00 p.m.
Page 4 of 6 Don t miss the opening of the 2015 Expo. More than 300 exhibitors will feature the latest products and services of interest to electric cooperatives. Learn more. Tuesday, February 24 Registration Cooperative Action Network Second General Session and Business Meeting 8:30 11:30 a.m. This session features the Youth Leadership Council, including an address by spokesperson Breonna Hammon of Utah. In addition, Curtis Nolan delivers his NRECA President s Address to the 73nd Annual Meeting audience. Touchstone Energy Cooperatives Annual Meeting Business Meeting The sole purpose of Touchstone Energy Cooperatives is to work with member cooperatives to help them engage with their member-owners. At our annual meeting, learn from brand leaders, celebrate the power of the network now 750 strong, and get energized about your vital role in bringing the cooperative difference to life. Be sure your co-op s voting delegate attends this session! The NRECA Annual Member Business Meeting is the place to make your co-op s voice heard on important public policy issues. The business meeting begins with the call to order by NRECA President Curtis Nolan. Voting delegates cast votes on proposed resolutions including those debated during the fall 2014 Regional Meetings. Resolutions approved at this session help guide NRECA s activities and principles for the following year. Also, NRECA Secretary-Treasurer Phil Carson reports on the financial status of NRECA. Learn more. TechAdvantage Expo 11:30 a.m. 4:30 p.m. There are more hours than ever for you to get a first-hand look at innovative technologies and equipment. Learn more. NRECA Educational Forums 1:30 2:45 p.m. Current issues serve as the focus for informative sessions led by top-notch experts. These forums offer attendees the opportunity to get a deeper understanding of complex industry challenges. Session topics center on co-op governance, emerging technology, and member engagement. Forum descriptions will be posted on Cooperative.com as they become available. Federated Rural Electric Insurance Exchange Annual Meeting
Page 5 of 6 Safety: A Dynamic Shift in Culture 3:15 4:15 p.m. U.S. cooperatives have experienced a dynamic shift in the culture of safety over the last twenty years. Mike Bird, Vice President of Safety and Loss Prevention, will discuss improvements in education, active involvement of senior cooperative management, and Federated s partnership with Statewides and NRECA in providing an increased safety focus on a national basis. Entertainment Night The Midtown Men: Four Stars from the Original Broadway Cast of Jersey Boys 7:30 p.m. Bring your dancing shoes and cut loose on Entertainment Night! The Midtown Men took Broadway by storm in one of the biggest Broadway hits of all-time. Now, The Midtown Men are bringing their magic to audiences everywhere singing their favorite 60s hits from the Beatles, the Rascals, Motown, the Four Seasons and more! Join your colleagues on the dance floor or in the audience and enjoy this private concert. Not a performance of or affiliated with the show Jersey Boys Wednesday, February 25 Registration Cooperative Action Network 7:00 a.m. noon Annual ACRE Meeting and Breakfast 7:30 8:30 a.m. Closing General Session 9:00 11:00 a.m. ACRE holds its annual breakfast and annual business meeting and door prizes. The business meeting includes the 2014 Annual Report and the election of the ACRE Executive Committee. Tickets: $20 The morning starts with an NRECA Honors ceremony that includes key awards -- National Cooperative Service, President s, International, Paul Revere, William F. Matson Democracy, George W. Haggard Journalism, and the Clyde T. Ellis Award. President Curtis Nolan will pass the gavel to the in-coming president. Come and hear a final keynote before visiting the TechAdvantage Expo again before it closes. TechAdvantage Expo 11:00 a.m. 3:00 p.m. Walk the halls of the Expo and explore the vast array of technologies and products available
Page 6 of 6 for your co-ops. Exhibit representatives are ready to share their knowledge and answer any questions you may have. Shuttles will operate until late afternoon to transport attendees back to their hotels. Lunch will be provided from 11:30 a.m. 1:00 p.m. Learn more. Home Privacy Policy Monitoring Policy Terms of Use Browser Support Contact Us 2009-2014 Cooperative.com