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C.A.S.H. Spring Conference Tuesday, May 13 and Wednesday, May 14, 2008
Westin Gaslamp Quarter (formerly Westin Horton Plaza) 910 Broadway Circle San Diego, CA (619) 239-2200 About the C.A.S.H. Spring Conference This year’s Spring Conference theme is assisting LEA’s during challenging fiscal times. The State Agency and Legislative Updates that have become an integral part of the Spring Conference agenda will be of even greater importance to attendees this year, in light of the current fiscal environment. Representatives from the following state agencies will update attendees on Tuesday morning, providing the latest information on the issues that are crucial to the school facilities community.
In addition to our state agencies, attendees will also hear from members of the C.A.S.H. Legislative Advisory Committee and staff on current school facilities legislation and regulations.
Another successful element of our Spring Conference agenda is our afternoon breakout sessions. These sessions have proven to be an effective educational format at the Spring Conference. This year’s conference will have two one-hour breakouts on Tuesday afternoon: one session will focus on Bid Documents and the other on Public Works Contracting. Each session will be repeated so that attendees will have the opportunity to attend both.
Back by popular demand, School Construction 101/201 will be presented in a three-hour presentation on Wednesday morning. Recreated from the ground up, this revamped and reenergized edition of the Annual Conference classic construction “how to” series promises to engage, inform, and entertain both the experienced and the novice alike. School Construction 101 and 201 will each have four to seven topics/ issues/dilemmas related to pertinent construction components. Panels will have representatives from key fields involved in school construction, including an architect, construction manager, lawyer and a school district representative. Topics will be addressed by each panelist in an interactive format that allows for audience participation and engagement and encourages discussion of “real” issues and useful outcomes. The ever-so-popular economist, Nancy Sidhu, will be back to update attendees on California economics at Tuesday’s lunch.
As we know, one of the most important aspects of our conferences is the networking. We will again have a reception on Tuesday evening that will allow attendees to mingle and network. We look forward to having our conference hosted by many of our generous associate members. If you would like to sponsor the conference, please contact Heidi Wadsworth at (916) 448-8577 or hwadsworth@m-w-h.com or click here for the sponsor form.
TENTATIVE AGENDA Tuesday, May 13 8:00 a.m. Registration Open and Continental Breakfast
8:00 a.m. – 9:00 a.m. Meetings • C.A.S.H. Environmental Committee • C.A.S.H. Architects Committee Meeting
9:15 a.m. – 12:10 p.m. General Session • Office of Public School Construction Update • State Allocation Board Update • CDE/School Facilities Planning Division Update • Division of the State Architect Update • Department of Toxic Substances Control Update • Legislative Update
12:30 p.m. – 1:30 p.m. Lunch Guest Speaker: Nancy Sidhu, Los Angeles Economic Development Corporation
1:30 p.m. – 2:30 p.m. Californians for School Facilities Meeting
2:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m. Breakout Session I - Bid Documents Breakout Session II - Public Works Contracts
3:15 p.m. – 4:15 p.m. Breakout Session I - Bid Documents Breakout Session II - Public Works Contracts
4:15 p.m. – 5:15 p.m. Association of California Construction Managers Meeting
5:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m. Reception
Wednesday, May 14 8:00 a.m. Registration Open and Breakfast
8:00 a.m. – 9:00 a.m. County School Facilities Consortia Meeting
9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. General Session • School Construction 101/201
12:00 p.m. Adjourn
On Monday, May 12, C.A.S.H. will present a workshop: Protecting and Maximizing Your Assets. The workshop will start at noon with a buffet lunch and registration, and will conclude at 4:00 p.m. There is a separate fee and registration brochure for this workshop. Click here for more information. ASSOCIATE MEMBERS: HOTEL ACCOMMODATIONS: the Westin at (619) 239-2200. You may also make your hotel reservation online at http://www.starwoodmeeting.com/Book/cash08. Be sure to identify yourself as a Coalition for Adequate School Housing or C.A.S.H. Spring Conference participant. Please make your reservations by Friday, April 18 to ensure availability and rate. Valet PARKING:
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CANCELLATION POLICY:
Send written cancellations to C.A.S.H., 1130 K Street, Suite 210, Sacramento, CA 95814, fax to 916.448.7495, or email them to Leyla Taber in our office at ltaber@m-w-h.com. |
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