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Conference format generally reflects the following schedule (subject to change):
Thursday, February 12, 2009
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3:00-6:00pm
3:00-6:00pm
5:00-7:00pm |
Registration: Grand Ballroom Foyer
Exhibitor Set-Up: Grand Ballroom East (check in at registration)
Sponsored Evening Cocktail Reception: Grand Ballroom Foyer |
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Friday, February 13, 2009 |
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7:30-8:30am
8:30am–1:00pm
1:00pm
2:00–5:00pm
5:00-7:00pm |
Sponsored Breakfast Buffet
General Session
Lunch (at your own discretion)
Optional Small Group Breakouts & Networking
Sponsored Evening Cocktail Reception |
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Saturday, February 14, 2009 |
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7:30-8:30am
8:30am–1pm
1:00pm
2:00–5:00pm
7:30pm-11:00pm |
Sponsored Breakfast Buffet
General Session
Lunch (at your own discretion)
Optional Small Group Breakouts & Networking
This time frame may feature a sponsored dinner dance reception |
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Sunday, February 15, 2009 |
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9:00pm-11:00pm |
Enjoy the Day Off!
Sponsored Dessert & Cocktail Reception |
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Monday, February 16, 2009 |
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7:30-8:30am
8:30am–1:00pm
1:00pm
2:00–5:00pm |
Sponsored Breakfast Buffet
General Session
Lunch (at your own discretion)
Optional Small Group Breakouts & Networking |
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Tuesday, February 17, 2009 |
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7:30-8:30am
8:30am–1:00pm
1:00pm
2:00–5:00 pm |
Sponsored Breakfast Buffet
General Session
Lunch (at your own discretion)
Optional Small Group Breakouts & Networking
The Conference Adjourns |
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Topics may include, but are not limited to, the following: |
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Fiduciary & Legal |
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Trustee & Fund Counsel Responsibilities and Compliance |
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Recent Changes in Benefits and Labor Law: COBRA, ERISA, Labor Dept. Requirements |
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IRS Compliance & Correction Programs |
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Pension Fund & Investments |
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Investment Strategies and Alternative Options |
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Current Market Status & Outlook |
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Member Education |
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Health & Welfare |
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Prescription and Pharmacy Benefits |
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Healthcare cost control issues and strategies |
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New healthcare products & programs |
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General Topics |
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Political Update from Washington |
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Public sector issues |
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Construction Trades: Prevailing wage, labor shortages, safety issues |
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Union Organizing: current trends |
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Ancillary benefit programs for your members |
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