NPA reducing registration fees Becausemanymunicipal, state and private organizations are


still operating with reduced budgets, the NPA has reduced con- vention registration fees this year.Admission forWednesday,Oct. 13, has been cut from $275 to $75 and for Thursday, Oct. 14, to $50. These rates include entrance to the exhibit hall, breakfast/brunch and business sessions. “By reducing the cost to attend the NPA conference, we


hope to make it more accessible for professionals from both the public and private sectors,”Anderson said. Formore information, go to www.npapark.org.


Rizzo delivering keynote presentation The keynote presenta-


tion at this year’s conven- tion will be delivered by motivational speaker Steve Rizzo. Known as “The “AttitudeAdjuster,” he will offer methods for improv- ing organizational opportu- nities, and provide insights into the skills that organiza- tions and individuals need to get to a better place at work and in life. The former comedian


takes motivation and confi- dence building to a whole


new level with his brand of “humor-vational” programs. Rizzo is the author of “Becoming a Humor Being: The Power to Choose the BetterWay,” and producer of a PBS special bearing the same name. His presentation is scheduled for 8:30 a.m.Tuesday,Oct. 12.


Educational sessions, roundtable discussions In addition to the CEO Forum and Rizzo’s and keynote


address, the NPA convention and exposition will feature educa- tional sessions and free-wheeling roundtable discussions, as well as opportunities to network with other experienced parking pro-


fessionals, leading parking industry vendors, and service providers exhibiting at the show. There also will be a variety of social events, including the


Helen and Jerry StocksMemorial Golf Outing, which will bene- fit the Parking Industry Institute Scholarship Fund. The event will take placeOct. 11 at PinehillsGolf Club in Plymouth,Mass.


For more information about the NPA’s 2010 convention and expo- sition, contact Jennifer Harrison at jharrison@npapark.org or (202) 296-4336.


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Cubic Promotes Key Transportation Unit Execs


Cubic Transportation Systems announced three execu-


tive promotions that, it says, reflect the company’s commit- ment to build and maintain an experienced and dynamic man- agement team. Carl Adrignola, who had been a Contracts Director for


Cubic since 2008, is now Vice President of Contracts. He has more than 35 years of experience in both commercial and gov- ernment contracts administration andmanagement. Regional Directors Steve Brunner andMatt Newsome have


added Vice President titles. Each is responsible for the entire scope of Cubic’s offerings for public transit in his respective region, from design-and-build to ongoing services for operation andmaintenance of fare-collection systems.


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