BackConference Schedule
PRELIMINARY PROGRAM OF EVENTS
WEDNESDAY JUNE 23rd 2010
7:00am Annual Golf Classic- St. Anne's Country Club, Agawam, MA-Shotgun Start at 8:00AM

3:00pm - 5:00pm
7:00pm - 9:00pm

Member registration open in the King George Suite on the 3rd floor near the elevator.
3:00pm - 6:00pm Networking Suite open in King George Suite on the 3rd floor.


THURSDAY JUNE 24th 2010
8:00am Opening Ceremony & Member Registration open in King George Suite, 3rd floor
8:00am - 4:00pm NEFAMA "Allison Automatic Transmissions" Training conducted by Ed Hamel & sponsored by New England Detroit Diesel.. (2 days)
8:30am - 3:00pm Seminar#1 with Keynote Speaker Kimberly Alyn-"Real Leadership is Not for Wimps". seminar includes coffee, lunch, day parking & Friday Exhibits Day Pass.
9:00am Exhibitor Registration & Display Set-up at the Eastern States Exposition
3:30pm N.E.D.I.A.F.C. Board Meeting only. Annual to be at FRI Chicago.
4:30pm NEAFC State Caucus Meetings
4:45pm NEAFC Annual Meeting & Election of Officers - Hospitality room closed.
6:30pm Enjoy the many fine area restaurants.
9:30pm Networking room open in the King George Suite 3rd floor.


FRIDAY JUNE 25th 2010
8:00am-4:00pm NEFAMA "Allison Automatic Transmissions" Training conducted by Ed Hamel & sponsored by New England Detroit Diesel.. (2 days)
8:30am-4:00pm Seminar #2 - "Beyond Hoses and Helmets"  - Strategy & Tactics of Leading a Volunteer or Combination Fire/Rescue Organization - presented by the IAFC VCOS
9:00am Registration open at the main parking area entrance information center. Enter from Gate #9 off Memorial Ave.
9:00am-4:00pm Exhibits at Expo Center open until 4:00PM.
10:00am-11:30am Partners Program - Cooking class at the Sheraton Hotel
2:00pm Partners Program - Meet & Greet - Chat, games, prizes, Ice Cream Social
7:00pm-9:00pm 50's/60's  Theme Night at the Sheraton Hotel with a live band.
9:00pm Networking room open in the King George Suite 3rd floor


SATURDAY JUNE 26th  2010
9:00am Registration open at the main parking area entrance information center. Enter from Gate #9 off Memorial Ave.
9:00am Exhibits at Expo Center open until 3:00PM
12:00pm - 1:30pm Partners Lunch at the Sheraton Hotel..
4:30pm Memorial Service at the Christ Church Cathedral, 35 Chestnut Street in Springfield.  Busses will make two trips starting at 3:50 & 4:10pm.
6:30pm Pre-Banquet Reception. Sheraton Springfield Hotel.
7:00pm Annual Presidential Banquet Awards Ceremony & Installation of Officers. Sheraton Springfield Hotel.


SUNDAY JUNE 27th 2009
7:30am Catholic Mass with Rev. Michael Leckie, Chaplain. Sheraton Springfield Hotel. 
7:30am Protestant Services with Rev. Gary Blume, Chaplain. Sheraton Springfield Hotel. 
9:00am Registration open at the main parking area entrance information center.  Enter from Gate #9 on Memorial Ave.
9:00am - 2:00pm Exhibits at Expo Center open until 2:00PM (Gates close at 1:00PM)
4:00pm Networking open in the King George Suite 


MONDAY JUNE 28th 2010
Have a safe trip home and thank you for your participation. Join us again next year at the Sheraton Springfield & Eastern States Exposition for New England Fire/Rescue/EMS 2011