TLPA Spring Conference & Expo
DoubleTree By Hilton Hotel, New Orleans, Louisiana
May 6-8, 2012

Agenda

Tentative Agenda as of 5-2-12

Sunday, May 6
9:45 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.	Finance Committee Closed Meeting
11:15 a.m. - 1:15 p.m.	Foundation Board Closed Meeting
12:30 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.	Registration Desk Open Registration Bags sponsored by Creative Mobile Technologies Name Badge Holders sponsored by Creative Mobile Technologies Hotel Room Key Cards sponsored by Creative Mobile Technologies Wi-Fi in Expo sponsored by Taxi Magic
1:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.	Exhibitor Setup
1:30 p.m. - 4:30 p.m.	Taxicab Steering Committee Open Meeting Co-Chairs: Paul Rosenberg, Margie Wilcox and Mike Fogarty
1:30 p.m. - 4:30 p.m.	Paratransit Steering Committee Open Meeting Co-Chairs: Paige Coker, Jo-Anne Thompson and Robbie Werth
5:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.	Opening Cocktail Reception in the Expo Hall (Exhibits Open) Hors d'oeuvres sponsored by Taxi Magic Open Bar sponsored by Mobile Knowledge
Monday, May 7
8:30 a.m. - 9:45 a.m.	Buffet Breakfast/Exhibits Open Buffet Breakfast sponsored by VeriFone
10:00 a.m. - 12:10 p.m.	General Session Welcome & TLPA Update By TLPA President Smarelli Introduction of Platinum Sponsor: Creative Mobile Technologies Legislative/Regulatory Update Introduction of Platinum Sponsor: MTData Open Call for Nominations Introduction of Platinum Sponsor: VeiFone Transportation Systems TLPA Online Driver Education Update Introduction of Gold Conference Sponsor: Taxi Magic Foundation Update by TLPF President Rosenberg Foundation Launching TOP Program
12:15 p.m. - 1:15 p.m.	Buffet Lunch in the Expo Hall Expo Hall Luncheon sponsored by MTData
12:15 p.m. - 3:00 p.m.	Exhibits Open
1:30 p.m. - 3:00 p.m.	Women In Transportation Committee Meeting Co-Chairs: Raye Miles and Judy Potter
3:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.	Exhibits Closed for Take Down
3:15 p.m. - 5:30 p.m.	Two Sets of Three Concurrent Breakout Sessions
3:15 p.m. - 4:15 p.m.	1 = First Set of Three Concurrent Breakout Sessions
4:25 p.m. - 5:30 p.m.	2 = Second Set of Three Concurrent Breakout Sessions Taxicab Sessions: Independent Contractor: Federal and State Update Distracted Driving: Issues and Resolutions Paratransit Sessions: Developments in Federal Contracting: Expanded VA Service Areas, Set Asides and Purchasing through General Services Administration (GSA) Schedules Grow Your Business: New Markets, Off-Peak Utilization & Increased Productivity Limousine Sessions: Hotel Manager's View: Quality Control & View of Livery Operators Open Committee Meeting (may start before 4:25 p.m.)
Tuesday, May 8
8:15 a.m. - 9:30 a.m.	Board of Directors Closed Meeting Board Breakfast sponsored by VeriFone
9:00 a.m. - 9:30 a.m.	Continental Breakfast Breakfast sponsored by Universal Tranware
9:30 a.m. - Noon	Board of Directors Open Meeting
Noon	Conference Adjourns