The stage is set. Experience excellence at the MCA Fall Conference. OCTOBER 5-8, 2017 1
Join MCA for the next level in business excellence at the Fall Conference. We ll get there through education and interaction in a relaxing environment. This conference will educate, enlighten and elevate you and your business. SCHEDULE OF EVENTS Schedule and events are subject to change. THURSDAY, OCTOBER 5, 2017 3:00 p.m. 4:00 p.m. Registration 4:00 p.m. 5:00 p.m. Opening Session: Nashville Songwriting 5:00 p.m. 7:00 p.m. Opening Reception FRIDAY, OCTOBER 6, 2017 7:00 a.m. 8:00 a.m. Breakfast 8:15 a.m. 9:45 a.m. Making Productivity Great Again - A Leanish Approach 10:00 a.m. 11:30 a.m. The Realities of Work Life Balance 12:00 p.m. 3:00 p.m. Ryman Auditorium Tour and Luncheon 4:00 p.m. 6:00 p.m. Hospitality Suite 6:00 p.m. 9:00 p.m. Dinner at Wildhorse Saloon SATURDAY, OCTOBER 7, 2017 7:00 a.m. 8:00 a.m. Breakfast 8:00 a.m. 9:30 a.m. Leadership: The Missing Link 10:00 a.m. 5:00 p.m. Vanderbilt Football Event 5:00 p.m. 6:00 p.m. Hospitality Suite 7:00 p.m. 10:00 p.m. Dine Around SUNDAY, OCTOBER 8, 2017 7:00 a.m. 9:00 a.m. Traveler s Breakfast 2
DESTINATION DETAILS Sheraton Grand Nashville Downtown Join us at the best location in Nashville, just steps from Nashville s Honky Tonk Highway, located on lower Broadway. Experience the newly designated Sheraton Grand Nashville Downtown towering 28 stories over the Music City. Our recent $35 million renovation is sure to exceed your expectations. In additional to newly designed oversized guestrooms, enjoy our lobby and reception area with its abundant natural light and large lounging areas. Connect over a crafted cocktail and enjoy fabulous cuisine at the Library Bar. Both restaurants feature menus inspired by regional flavors and the freshest ingredients sourced from local farms. The Sheraton features over 30,000 square feet of meeting space highlighting the extraordinary Skye, an enclosed rooftop space, with a 360-degree view of Nashville. HOTEL ARRANGEMENTS Room reservation should be made online at starwoodmeeting.com/book/ MechanicalContractors The guest room rates are as follows: Single/Double: $289 Tax: 15.25% Reservations must be received no later than Friday, September 8, 2017 or while space lasts. Check in time is 3:00 p.m. and check out time is 11:00 a.m. Earlier check in is welcomed if accommodations are available. Please note that attendees must book their own accommodations. Space in the MCA room block is limited. ATTIRE Attire for the conference is dressy casual unless otherwise noted. Casual dress shirts, dressy jeans, khakis, casual dresses and blouses are welcome. Please no athletic shoes, sandals or t-shirts. 3
PROGRAMS OPENING SESSION: NASHVILLE SONGWRITING Pick up our panelists by the ankles and you ll shake out a Grammy, several Emmys, a few CMA and ACM Song Of The Years, one of the most played country songs in history and a Hall of Fame Induction. Victoria Shaw, Jim Photoglo, Don Henry, and Gary Burr will write a song using the audience s ideas and words, letting them experience the actual give and take world of songwriting. MAKING PRODUCTIVITY GREAT AGAIN - A LEANISH APPROACH Presented by Matt Stevens, Ph.D. The best way for a union contractor to be more cost effective is to make labor more productive. We will explore common assumptions and use available information including our industry data to provide useful insights on increasing productivity in specialty contracting firms. Let s start the process of improving your company s productivity. 4
THE REALITIES OF WORK LIFE BALANCE Presented by Susan Sneider and Larry Marks We all seek the harmony of a great home life and a challenging and successful career. How many people actually achieve that? This session will examine the factors that channel our lives, often without our realizing it. We will examine gender, age, ambition factors and company cultures as well as how to create a realistic plan that fits you and your life goals. LEADERSHIP: THE MISSING LINK Presented by David A. Anderson Learn what leadership really is, how and why every organization needs leaders, and why so many of us neglect it. We will discuss the various levels of leadership, talk about the characteristics that make a great leader, and discover where you are as a leader. Leaders are everywhere: in the boardroom, the manager s office, and in the field. We will explore how to acquire the skills to be a GREAT LEADER in any role. This will be an informative, interactive, and fun presentation that will challenge your beliefs and inspire you to achieve greatness! 5
SPEAKERS DAVID A. ANDERSON As a visionary leader, critical thinker and team builder, David has successfully served as CEO and other senior management positions, always being recognized for his deep understanding of each organization and the people who make it run. As a Certified Coach, Trainer and Speaker, David is noted for his ability to combine leadership development with practical insight and experiential learning that inspires transformation and produces results. Speaking internationally for over 20 years, David is an engaging and motivating speaker who is passionate about leadership. MATT STEVENS, PH.D. As an owner and management advisor with Stevens-Day Construction Institute, Inc., Matt has been advising since 1994, and his industry experience spans over 40 years. He has presented to more than 600 audiences and engaged over 100 contractors. Matt received his Doctorate from the University of Florida s M.E. Rinker Sr. School of Construction Management. He authored two industry books, Managing a Construction Firm on Just 24 Hours a Day and The Construction MBA published by McGraw-Hill. Matt s advising work focuses on Organizational Development, Strategic Planning, Business Evaluations, and Organizational Productivity. 6
SUSAN SNEIDER Founder and Principal of New Vistas Consulting, Susan is an internationally recognized consultant. She coaches and consults to CEOs, General Counsel, Managing Partners, Executive Directors, Marketing & Business Development Professionals and Law School Deans. Susan s clients include Fortune 500 companies, AmLaw100 firms, top-tier U.S., United Kingdom and Canadian law firms, government agencies, financial service firms, trade associations, nonprofit organizations, law schools and legal vendors. LARRY A. MARKS As a Principal with New Vistas Consulting, Larry serves as an internationally recognized consultant in change management, branding and business development. Larry has worked with many of the world s largest financial services organizations and Fortune 500 companies. Larry is regarded as one of the nation s foremost trainers and experts in helping organizations of all types navigate organizational change and deal with conflict. He has spoken at over 1,000 seminars, conferences, and forums and has published extensively on these topics. 7
EVENTS OPENING RECEPTION Join us for the opening reception as we kick off our 2017 event where you can get reacquainted with old friends and make new ones that will last a lifetime. We ll enjoy the exemplary service of the Sheraton Grand staff as we eat local BBQ and sip on spirits. RYMAN AUDITORIUM TOUR AND LUNCHEON Join us for lunch at Café Lula at the Ryman, a casual chefdriven Nashville eatery and bar. For nearly 125 years the Ryman has been serving up historically cool entertainment experiences for Nashvillians and visitors alike. Cafe Lula expands the Ryman s offerings with a menu of noteworthy Nashville-centric food and drink. After our meal we will take a guided tour through the dressing rooms dedicated to the stars of the Ryman s rich musical past, including Minnie Pearl, Johnny Cash and Hank Williams. These same rooms are used by stars performing today from Idina Menzel to ZZ Top. 8
WILDHORSE SALOON Join us for dinner at the famous Wildhorse Saloon. More than 1.5 million music lovers stampede through the doors annually to catch the hottest in live entertainment, practice the newest dance steps and dine on award-winning Southern smokehouse cuisine. Western attire welcomed. VANDERBILT FOOTBALL Join us for a tailgate of the Vanderbilt Commodores vs. the Georgia Bulldogs on Saturday afternoon. Enjoy your favorite tailgate fare, ice cold drinks, and some great football! 9
MEETING INFORMATION WHO SHOULD ATTEND Members of MCA of Chicago, including our emerging leaders; principals of Piping Education Council contributor firms; and specially invited guests are welcome to attend the 2017 Fall Conference. REGISTRATION FEES The registration fee for the conference includes the cost of all educational sessions, hospitality, meeting materials, programs, receptions and group functions for you and your spouse/guest. 8/1-9/1/17 9/2-10/1/17 Individual $495 $650 Individual + Guest $895 $995 Registration fees do not cover lodging, air transportation, baggage fees, rental cars, meals other than scheduled group functions, incidental expenses, or extended stays. REFUNDS Full refunds may be obtained after the conference if MCA is notified of your cancellation before September 5, 2017. After that date, a refund will only be made if MCA has not guaranteed services on your behalf. HOW TO REGISTER To register, submit your complete application online at mca.org/about/fallconference. Once your application has been submitted, the MCA of Chicago staff will contact you at the email provided to discuss payment options. Check or credit card is accepted. Your registration will only be complete once your registration has been paid in full. Please note that registration includes access to all listed MCA of Chicago events and sessions. Attendees must arrange for their own hotel accommodations. Room reservation should be made online at starwoodmeeting.com/book/mechanicalcontractors 10
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OFFICERS MIKE MCCOMBIE President F.E. Moran CHARLES USHER, JR. Secretary/Treasurer Ideal Heating Company BRIAN HELM Vice President Helm Group & Mechanical, Inc. MARC PITTAS Immediate Past President Hill Mechanical Group BOARD OF DIRECTORS HEATHER ANCEL Hayes Mechanical Systems JIM JACOBSEN, JR. DePue Mechanical TOM KELLEHER AMS Mechanical Systems KAREN RIFFICE Amalgamated Services, Inc. DANIEL SHARPE Morrison Construction PAUL SZYMCZAK Climatemp Service Group PEC TRUSTEES KEVIN CONDON Chairman Great Lakes Plumbing & Heating Co. JOHN BERZANSKIS AMS Mechanical Systems, Inc JOHN STERN Dahme Mechanical Industries, Inc PETE BAIER Corrigan Company JIM MCCAULEY, JR. McCauley Mechanical Construction, To register and find out more information, visit mca.org/about/fallconference 12