2008 NTI C/SC Schedule Download all presentations (Updated 7/25), or select individual presentations from the schedule below. August 2 August 3 August 4 August 5 August 6 August 7 August 8 Saturday August 2, 2008 9:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m. Registration Knoxville Civic Coliseum 9:45 a.m. - 6:00 a.m. Trade Show Knoxville Civic Coliseum Sunday August 3, 2008 7:30 a.m. - 8:30 a.m. NTI Registered Female Participants’ Breakfast Meeting with NJATC Executive Director and Staff (female participants only — No special guests). University of Tennessee Conference Center (UTCC) 4th Floor Dining Room 8:00 a.m. - NOON Registration Knoxville Civic Coliseum 8:30 a.m. - NOON Trade Show Knoxville Civic Coliseum 11:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. Lunch Marriott Hotel - Main Floor Lobby 12:30 p.m. - 3:00 p.m. C/SC/EC Group Begins Marriott Hotel - Mississippi/Kentucky Ballroom Welcoming Remarks Michael I. Callanan - Executive Director Craft Certification Overview Jim Boyd What can Bussmann Offer at the Local Level Vince Saporita An Overview of Blended Learning Greg Clayton Recent Developments in CPR/Basic Life Support Jim Coyne Solar Curriculum Update Jim Dunlop 3:00 p.m. - 3:15 p.m. Refreshment Break Designated Break Area 3:15 p.m. - 5:15 p.m. General Session Marriott Hotel - Mississippi/Kentucky Ballroom   I Group Update There are no Hand-Outs for this presentation. Dr. Gerald Cheek NJATC Curriculum Overview There are no Hand-Outs for this presentation. Marty Riesberg Instrument Certification Todd Stafford Building on Difference Julie Brockman Educational & Training Resources Presenter has not submitted material - Please check back. Rick Elento, Fluke Corporation 6:00 p.m. Group Photograph Knoxville Civic Auditorium (across the street from the Marriott) 6:15 p.m. Opening of the 2008 National Training Institute - Welcome and Special Introductions Michael I. Callanan Knoxville Civic Auditorium (across the street from the Marriott) Immediately Following Reception Knoxville Civic Auditorium (across the street from the Marriott) NOTE: The opening session will be brief — The Reception will be a relaxed and informal atmosphere Monday August 4, 2008 8:30 a.m.- 10:00 a.m. Breakout Session Marriott Hotel - Identified Breakout Rooms   Monday Morning Topics: (6 Sessions)   Session 1 - The NEC: It’s A Dollar and Sense Issue! - Joe Sheehan Wm. Blount South Session 2 - Effective Use of Multimedia Tools for Apprenticeship Recruitment - Jerrod Borkey Carolina Ballroom Session 3 - Know How to Insure Your JATC - Jim Grimes Georgia Ballroom Session 4 - Hot Topics in ADA/EEO Issues - Robert Duston Kentucky Ballroom Session 5 - ERISA and Trustees - James V. Cole, II Mississippi Ballroom Session 6 - Fuel Cells: Energy Security vs. The Bottom Line - Anthony Androsky Wm. Blount North 10:00 a.m.- 10:30 a.m. Refreshment Break Designated Break Area 10:30 a.m.- NOON Breakout Session Marriott Hotel - Identified Breakout Rooms   Monday Morning Topics: (6 Sessions)   Session 1 - Changes to the 2008 National Electrical Code® (NEC) - Tom Degnan Wm. Blount South Session 2 - Day School Panel - Gene Stepanik Carolina Ballroom Session 3 - D&O Insurance for Your JATC - Jim Grimes Georgia Ballroom Session 4 - Hot Topics in Apprentice Evaluation, Discipline & Discharge - Robert Duston Kentucky Ballroom Session 5 - Trustee Expenses and Gifts - James V. Cole, II Mississippi Ballroom Session 6 - Building on Difference: Diversity Training for Apprentices - Julie Brockman Wm. Blount North NOON - 1:15 p.m. Lunch Marriott Hotel - Main Floor Lobby [TIME TO MAKE YOUR CALLS] 1:15 p.m. - 2:45 p.m. General Sessions Marriott Hotel - Mississippi/Kenctucky Ballrooms Utilizing the Master Instructor Certification Process Jim Boyd Partnership in Action Presenter has not submitted material - Please check back. Steve Ratkovich Training Priorities Michael Johnston How to Offer Online & Blended Training Using NJATC University Presenter has not submitted material - Please check back. Lisa Bordeaux 2:45 p.m. - 3:15 p.m. Refreshment Break Designated Break Area 3:15 p.m. - 4:45 p.m. General Sessions Marriott Hotel - Mississippi/Kentucky Ballrooms   I Group Portfolio/Training Center Tour Charles Backes Enhancing Training Effectiveness with Digital Media Jon Gosse Online 2 & 4 Year Degree Programs David Hatfield & Chuck Wright 5:30 p.m. - 6:45 p.m. Training Director/Assistant Training Director Reception TICKETS REQUIRED University of Tennessee’s Neyland Stadium Skybox 7:00 p.m. - 10:00 p.m. Special Presentations Various Locations (To be Announced) Tuesday August 5, 2008 8:30 a.m.- 10:00 a.m. General Session Marriott Hotel - Mississippi/Kentucky Ballroom   FFA - Who Are We Jeffrey Turner, Doug Giles Low Voltage / Installer-Tech Curriculum Update Terry Coleman, Jim Simpson National Cable Splicing Certification Board-Preparing for the Exams Steve Anderson 10:00 a.m. - 10:30 a.m. Refreshment Break Designated Break Area 10:30 a.m. - NOON General Session Marriott Hotel - Mississippi/Kentucky Ballroom   IMSA Traffic Signal Certification Presenter has not submitted material - Please check back. Jon E. Van Eek Differences between Conventional and Networked Building Controls: Are They Really Different? Jim Boyd and Marty Reisberg NOON - 1:15 p.m. Lunch Marriott Hotel - Main Floor Lobby [TIME TO MAKE YOUR CALLS] 1:15 p.m. - 2:45 p.m. Breakout Sessions Marriott Hotel - Identified Breakout Rooms Tuesday Afternoon Topics: (6 Sessions)   Session 1 - The NEC: It’s A Dollar and Sense Issue! - Joe Sheehan Wm. Blount South Session 2 - Know How to Insure Your JATC - Jim Grimes Carolina Ballroom Session 3 - MBTI Assessment - Fadia Alvic - Part I of II - Limited to 48 participants Georgia Ballroom Session 4 - Hot Topics in Apprenticeship Qualification - Robert Duston Kentucky Ballroom Session 5 - Trustee Regulations - James V. Cole, II Mississippi Ballroom Session 6 - Fuel Cells: Energy Security vs. The Bottom Line - Anthony Androsky Wm. Blount North 2:45 p.m. - 3:15 p.m. Refreshment Break Designated Break Area 3:15 p.m. - 4:45 p.m. Breakout Sessions Marriott Hotel - Identified Breakout Rooms Tuesday Afternoon Topics: (6 Sessions) Session 1 - Outside Curriculum/Blended Learning Update-Steve Anderson, Albert Baca Wm. Blount South Session 2 - Setting Up a Craft Certification Program - Jim Boyd Carolina Ballroom Session 3 - MBTI Assessment - Fadia Alvic - Part II of II - Limited to 48 participants Georgia Ballroom Session 4 - Hot Topics in Apprentice Evaluation, Discipline & Discharge - Robert Duston Kentucky Ballroom Session 5 - Expenses and Gifts - James V. Cole, II Mississippi Ballroom Session 6 - Discrimination Law: What you Need to Know - Julie Brockman Wm. Blount North 7:00 p.m. - 10:00 p.m. Special Presentations Various Locations (To be Announced) Wednesday August 6, 2008 6:40 a.m. SHARP! Buses to Golf Tournament - Marriott Main Entrance   Other Excursions Available - Enjoy Your Day Thursday August 7, 2009 8:30 a.m. - 10:00 a.m. Breakout Session Marriott Hotel - Identified Breakout Rooms Thursday Morning Topics: (6 Sessions)   Session 1 - The Business of Paradigms: Unions/Contractors & Innovation - Larry Casey Wm. Blount South Session 2 - MBTI Assessment - Fadia Alvic - Part I of II - Lim ited to 48 participants Carolina Ballroom Session 3 - Building on Difference: Diversity Training for Apprentices - Julie Brockman Georgia Ballroom Session 4 - Hot Topics in ADA/EEO Issues - Robert Duston Kentucky Ballroom Session 5 - ERISA and Trustees - James V. Cole, II Mississippi Ballroom Session 6 - Signs of Employee/Student Drug Usage/Test Results - Carl Schinner Wm. Blount North 10:00 a.m. - 10:30 a.m. Refreshment Break Designated Break Area 10:30 a.m. - NOON Breakout Session Marriott Hotel - Identified Breakout Rooms Thursday Morning Topics: (6 Sessions)   Session 1 - Code & Safety Update - Palmer Hickman and Mark Christian Wm. Blount South Session 2 - MBTI Assessment - Fadia Alvic - Part II of II - Limited to 48 participants Carolina Ballroom Session 3 - Tools for Capturing the Residential Market - Matt Lampe and John Stewart Georgia Ballroom Session 4 - Hot Topics in Apprenticeship Qualification - Robert Duston Kentucky Ballroom Session 5 - Trustee Regulations - James V. Cole, II Mississippi Ballroom Session 6 - Using Google, Yahoo, & Other Search Engines - Brandon Weber Wm. Blount North NOON - 1:15 p.m. Lunch Marriott Hotel - Main Floor Lobby [TIME TO MAKE YOUR CALLS] 1:15 p.m. - 2:45 p.m. General Sessions Marriott Hotel - Mississippi/Kenctucky Ballrooms   NEBF Overview. Larry Bradley NJATC Website and other IT Issues There are no Hand-Outs for this presentation. Stephen Boyd and William Orick 2:45 p.m. - 3:15 p.m. Refreshment Break Designated Break Area 3:15 p.m. - 4:15 p.m. General Sessions Marriott Hotel - Mississippi/Kentucky Ballrooms   JATC Financial Guidance Mark Cerulla Residential Curriculum Update Ken Haden 4:30 p.m. - 5:30 p.m. Prepare to attend the Graduation Ceremonies and Properly Honor This Year's Graduating Class. All Industry Officers and Leaders Will Be In Attendance 5:45 p.m. Graduation Ceremonies Knoxville Civic Auditorium IMMEDIATELY FOLLOWING Completion Festivities Knoxville Civic Coliseum A Gala Celebration - Music, Nourishment and Libation — Buses Will Run Continuously, Beginning At 5:15 p.m. — Friday August 8, 2008 8:30 a.m. - 10:00 a.m. Breakout Session Marriott Hotel - Identified Breakout Rooms Friday Morning Topics: (6 Sessions)   Session 1 - Technical and Economic Facts about Aluminum - Pete Pollak Wm. Blount South Session 2 - Day School Panel - Gene Stepanik Carolina Ballroom Errata, Test Generator, Instructor Presentation Software Update - Bill Ball Georgia Ballroom Session 4 - Data and Computer Lab Protection form A - Z - Brandon Weber Kentucky Ballroom Session 5 - 401K and NEAP Plan - Larry Bradley Mississippi Ballroom Session 6 - Project Control System and Foremen - Brian Kershner - Part I of II Wm. Blount North 10:00 a.m. - 10:30 a.m. Refreshment Break Designated Break Area 10:30 a.m. - NOON Breakout Session Marriott Hotel - Identified Breakout Rooms Friday Morning Topics: (6 Sessions)   Session 1 - The Business of Paradigms: Unions/Contractors & Innovation - Larry Casey Wm. Blount South Session 2 - Setting Up a Craft Certification Program - Jim Boyd Carolina Ballroom Session 3 - Managing Change in Today’s Changing Environment - Fadia Alvic Georgia Ballroom Session 4 - Signs of Employee/Student Drug Usage/Test Results - Carl Schinner Kentucky Ballroom Session 5 - 401K and NEAP Plan - Larry Bradley Mississippi Ballroom Session 6 - Project Control System and Foremen - Brian Kershner - Part II of II Wm. Blount North NOON - 1:15 p.m. Lunch Marriott Hotel - Main Floor Lobby [TIME TO MAKE YOUR CALLS] 1:15 p.m. - 2:45 p.m. General Sessions Marriott Hotel - Mississippi/Kenctucky Ballrooms   Dialogue with Executive Director Michael Callanan 2:45 p.m. - 3:00 p.m. Wrap-Up and CEU Distribution Michael I. Callanan and NJATC Staff 2008 — NTI — ADVISORY COMMITTEE MEMBERS Madison Burnett Training Director Las Vegas, NV Hermon L. Milton, President Buffalo Electric Baton Rouge, LA Jerri Champlin Chapter Manager Santa Maria, CA Stephen Ratkovich Klein Tools, Inc. Skokie, IL Larry Cogburn Cogburn Bros., Inc. Jacksonville, FL Anthony Shreve Training Director Steubenville, OH Peter Dulcich Training Director Clay, NY Gregory Stewart Committee Member Columbus, OH Jack Flanagan Committee Member Scranton, PA Bill Stone Training Director Portland, OR Robert Gieder Training Director Pittsburgh, PA James Sullivan, Jr. Training Director Winter Park, FL Joe Kellems Chapter Manager Louisville, KY Larry Wilson Fluke Corporation Everett, WA Christopher Kelly Training Director Hauppauge, NY