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Agenda

Agenda
Please note: All sessions are business casual and times are approximate and subject to change.
  Friday, September 10th
   
6:30pm Chairman’s Dinner
   
  Saturday, September 11th
   
7:00am – 7:45am NationaLease Board of Directors Breakfast
   
8:00am – 12:00pm
Walton Room
NationaLease Board of Directors Meeting
   
1:30pm – 3:45pm Architectural Cruise
Take a ride down the Chicago River to get a unique look at the birthplace of the skyscraper in what is considered the best 90 minutes a visitor can spend anywhere in the city.
   
6:00 pm Open Evening
   
  Sunday, September 12th
   
9:00am – 4:00pm
Pre-Assembly Area  
Meeting Registration
   
1:00pm – 1:15pm
Ballroom A & B
Official Opening of Annual Meeting
Bill Hicks, FirstLease, Inc., a NationaLease Member, Chairman of the Board
   
1:15pm – 2:30pm
Ballroom A & B
The Multigenerational Workplace – Dan Baker, Keynote Speaker
With the migration of the younger generations into our traditional work ethic society, it is very important that we all see and understand the implications of how each of the four prominent generational segments interact and relate to each other.  Bringing the younger entrants into the workforce up to speed, while mellowing the old-timers more rigid approach is a genuine challenge of our time.
   
2:30pm – 2:45pm
Pre-Assembly Area 
Refreshment Break
   
2:30pm – 4:00pm
Ballroom C
Spouse Meet and Greet
   
2:45pm – 3:30pm
Ballroom A & B
Board Committee Updates
Presentations will be made by the Chairmen of each Board Committee to inform the membership on current strides and objectives of each committee.
Reciprocal Service
  • Jim Airoldi, Sr. – Airoldi Brothers NationaLease
National Account Sales
  • Paul DeCarolis – DeCarolis Truck Rental, a NationaLease Member
Purchasing/Capital Equipment
  • Justin Johnston – Suppose-U-Drive NationaLease
   
3:30pm – 4:30pm
Ballroom A & B
FASB13 Update – Bill Bosco, Consultant-Leasing 101
Bill Bosco joins us to cover some vital information regarding the Lease Accounting Project – What is the Lease Accounting Project?  What is the status and timing of the Lease Account Project?  How it will impact lessee customers and lessors?  What you can do to possibly change it? What you can do to prepare for it?
   
5:00pm – 6:45pm
Off-site Location
Technology Fair
Two Chances to win a Trip for 2 to Cancun
Don’t miss the opportunity to win one of two 3-day all inclusive stays for two (airfare not included) at the beautiful Moon Palace Resort in Cancun, Mexico. You must be present at the drawing to win. (NationaLease Members Only)
   
7:30pm – 9:00pm
Ballroom
Welcome Reception & Heavy Hors D’oeuvres
   
  Monday, September 13th
   
7:00am – 4:00pm
Pre-Assembly Area    
Registration
   
7:00am – 8:00am
Ballroom C
Breakfast Buffet (open to all)
   
7:00am – 8:00am
Walton
Premier Partner Breakfast (invitation only)
   
8:00pm – 8:05am
Ballroom A & B
Nominating Committee
Bill Hicks, FirstLease, Inc., a NationaLease Member, Chairman of the Board
   
8:05am – 9:05am
Ballroom A & B
2010 Industry Panel – Another Generation
Terry Young of Advantage Truck Leasing, a NationaLease Member is joined by a unique group of young executives to get their spin on today’s hot issues.
Moderated by: Terry Young – Advantage Truck Leasing, a NationaLease Member
   
9:05am – 10:00am
Ballroom A & B   
CSA Update & Review
A subject that is without-a-doubt on the minds of folks in the transportation industry is CSA 2010 and the impact it is going to have on their operations. We get an in-depth look at what to expect with this new truck safety regime.
Frank Molodecki, Diversified Truck Leasing, a NationaLease Member
Don Van Witzenburg, VP of Fleet Operations for Reyes Holdings, LLC
   
10:00am – 10:15am
Pre-Assembly Area
Refreshment Break
   

10:00am – 11:30am
LaSalle Room

Spouse Salsa Class

   
10:15am – Noon
Ballroom A & B
Economist Panel
With our economist panel, get two points of view regarding current economic conditions, credit availability, interest rates, as well as examining the outlook for truck freights and truck sales in 2010 and beyond.
Dr. Barry Asmus, National Center for Policy Analysis: 10:15 – 11:00am
Jim Meil, Eaton Corporation: 11:00 – 11:30am
Wrap-up Q&A: 11:30 – 12:00pm
   
Noon – 1:00pm
Pre-Assembly Area
Lunch
   
1:00pm – 1:45pm
Ballroom A & B
Industry Speaker
Legislative Update
   
1:45pm – 2:00pm
Ballroom A & B
NationaLease Updates
Dean Vicha & Steve Donovan, NationaLease
  • Member Services
  • National Accounts
   
2:00pm – 3:45pm Roundtable Discussion
   
Session 1:
2:00 – 2:45pm
Customer Web Access – led and facilitated by:
Kirk Tilley, Tandet NationaLease
Ballroom A & B

NationaLease 2020 – led and facilitated by:
Tom Bylenga, Star Truck Rentals, Inc., a NationaLease Member
LaSalle Room
   
2:45pm – 3:00pm
Pre-Assembly Area
Refreshment Break
   
Session 2:
3:00 – 3:45pm
Customer Web Access – led and facilitated by:
Kirk Tilley, Tandet NationaLease
Ballroom A & B

NationaLease 2020 – led and facilitated by:
Tom Bylenga, Star Truck Rentals, Inc., a NationaLease Member
LaSalle Room
 

Please Note:  Members Only Session – suppliers please rejoin us at 6:00pm for the Closing Reception & Dinner

   
4:00pm – 5:00pm
Ballroom A & B
Board of Directors Open Forum
Your Board wants to hear from you—come ready with your questions!
  • Bill Hicks, FirstLease, Inc., a NationaLease Member – Chairman of the Board
  • Justin Johnston, Suppose-U-Drive NationaLease – Vice Chairman
  • Bill Brown, Leroy Holding Company, a NationaLease Member – Treasurer
  • Paul DeCarolis, DeCarolis Truck Rental, a NationaLease Member – Director
  • Jim Airoldi, Sr., Airoldi Brothers NationaLease – Director
  • Fred Bentley, Bentley Truck Services, a NationaLease Member – Director
  • Tom Bylenga, Star Truck Rentals, Inc., a NationaLease Member – Director
  • Tom Keefer, Kris-Way Truck Leasing, a NationaLease Member - Director
   
6:00pm – 6:30pm
Pre-Assembly Area
Closing Reception
   
6:30pm
Ballroom
Closing Dinner and Awards Presentation
   
  Tuesday, September 14th
   
7:00am – 5:00pm
Walton
International Truck Leasing Council (ITLC) 20 Group Meeting
   
7:00am – 5:00pm
Oak
Truck Leasing Advisory Council (TLAC) 20 Group Meeting
   
7:00am – 5:00pm
LaSalle Ballroom A
Private Truck Leasing Network (PTLN) 20 Group Meeting
 
*The Technology Fair is located at the Ritz Carlton, 160 East Pearson Street, approximately 0.2 miles from the Four Seasons.
 
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