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SPONSORED EVENTS Welcome Party


Sunday, July 22 | 7 p.m. — 10 p.m. Kick off the conference the right way by joining fellow attendees for an evening reception of hors d’oeuvres and cocktails sponsored by SafeGuard/IMMI and Tyler Technologies. Paid attendees only.


Keynote Address & Reception Monday, July 23


4 p.m. — 5 p.m. Keynote 5 p.m. — 7 p.m. Reception Listen to speaker J.R. Martinez as he presents his keynote, “Accelerate Your Life Into 3-D: Desire, Dedication & Discipline.” The presentation will be followed by a cocktail reception sponsored by Blue Bird Corporation and Cummins Inc. Paid attendees only.


Slots Tournament Monday, July 23 | 8 p.m. — 10 p.m.


Experience a rush of excitement as you compete for a pot of more than $1,000 during the 9th Annual STN Slot Machine Tournament. Join fellow transportation professionals for cocktails and snacks as you take a spin at the slots. All attendees and guests are welcome with a $20 entry fee. Sponsored by E-Z-ON Products Inc., of Florida.


Keynote Brunch Tuesday, July 24 | 9:30 a.m. — 11:30 a.m. Get energized for the EXPO Trade Show with a buffet brunch sponsored by Thomas Built Buses. Mark Crosby, president and CEO of the Enterprise Wireless Alliance, will also speak to attendees on the importance of the FCC Narrowband requirement for two-way radios and other emerging technologies. Paid attendees only.


Peter J. Grandolfo Memorial Award


Tuesday, July 24 | Approx. 10 a.m. This special award sponsored by Sure-Lok returns for its sixth year to recognize a school transportation professional who exhibits exemplary service on behalf of the nation’s schoolchildren. Named after the late Chicago Public Schools transportation director and NAPT board member, the award will be presented prior to the Tuesday morning keynote address. Information on nominations is available at www.stnexpo.com.


Trade Show


Tuesday, July 24 | Noon — 5 p.m. The 19th STN EXPO Trade Show draws more than 100 school bus vendors and suppliers. With two exhibition halls totaling more than 75,000 square feet, the EXPO Trade Show is the largest one-day event in the student transportation industry.


IndustrySOCiAL Tuesday, July 24 | 7 p.m. — 9 p.m. Join us for our “blue carpet” event, sponsored by STNSOCiAL, where we bring attendees and exhibitors together to continue networking beyond the booth.


2012 76 School Transportation News Magazine July 2012 2012


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