Operations & Maintenance Retreat

Start
Monday, December 11, 2023
End
Tuesday, December 12, 2023
Location
Hilton Downtown Richmond Hotel - Richmond, VA
Registered
61 registrants

Registration

1. Retreat & Gala - VMA Operator Member – $145.00
This ticket is for the Operator Retreat AND Gala dinner
2. Retreat & Gala: Operator - Non-VMA Member – $165.00
This ticket includes the Operator Retreat and the Tuesday Night Gala
3. Display / Registration / Gala - Associate VMA Member – $325.00
This display / registration includes table display (no power) and 2 attendees.
4. Retreat Only - Operator - VMA Member – $85.00
5. Retreat Only - Operator - Non-VMA Member – $110.00
6. Display / Registration Only - Associate Member – $250.00
This display / registration includes table display (no power) and 2 attendees.
7. Gala Only – $85.00
Join us just for the Gala celebration - Tuesday, December 12th
Speakers & Staff
This is to be used for anyone only come to speak (associate member, no table) or staff.

Registration is closed

2023 operations & maintenance retreat & 100th anniversary gala

Our Final 100 Year Anniversary Celebration of 2023

VMA is proud to host the 2nd annual Operations & Maintenance Retreat, a day and a half devoted to operator education, followed by an all new Group Travel Expo.

VMA invites operators from Virginia and our neighboring state associations to join us for education and networking on operations and maintenance action plans for your business.

Monday, December 11, 2023

8am - 5pm	Registration
8am - 1pm	Vendor Set-up
10am - Noon	VMA Board of Directors Meeting
Noon - 12:30pm	Board Luncheon
1pm - 5:30pm	Operations & Maintenance Education Sessions and Vendor Showcase

1pm - 5:30pm Vendor Exhibits Open
1pm - 2:30pm BUSMARC Session: DVIRs - Vehicle Inspection presented by Mike McDonal, Saucon Technologies
2:30pm - 3pm Break
3pm - 4:15pm Emerging Developments in Using Technology to Support Your Business - Christian Riddell, The Bus Network
4:15pm - 4:30pm Break
4:30pm - 5:30pm Creating Your Employee Handbook
presented by Stephen Setliff, Setliff Law

6:15pm

Bus departs for dinner - Stone Brewing Company - Williamsburg Avenue, Richmond (Transportation provided by Platinum Tours)

Tuesday, December 12, 2023

8am - Noon	Registration
8am - Noon	Vendor Set-up
8am - 9am	Breakfast
9pm - 4pm	Operations & Maintenance Education Sessions and Vendor Showcase

8:30am - 5:30pm Vendor Showcase Open
9am - 10:15am Accident, Drug, & Alcohol Protocols
presented by Jack Wingerter, Safety Director, Sunway Charter
10:15am - 10:45am Break
10:45am - Noon Marketing Your Business - Chris Riddell, The Bus Network
12:15pm - 1:15pm Lunch
1:15pm - 2:45pm The Future of Engines, Moderated by Henry Palmer, Maintenance Manager, Quick's Bus Company with speakers from: Cummins, ABC, MCI, Prevost & TEMSA.
2:45pm - 3pm Break
3pm - 4pm The (Future) State of the Industry - 2030 - Peter Pantuso, American Bus Association and Scott Michael - United Motorcoach Association