Convention 2008 Agenda
Tentative Schedule at a Glance

Events and times are subject to change. Confirmation is pending on some events. Workshops may qualify for recertification training hours when members attend with authorization of the chief or sheriff.

FRIDAY, MAY 16
2:00 pm - 7:00 pm WPPA Board of Directors’ Committee Meetings
4:30 pm - 6:00 pm Early Registration
7:00 pm - Midnight  Hospitality Suite
   
SATURDAY, MAY 17
8:00 am - 5:00 pm Registration & Exhibits
9:00 am - 11:00 am Board of Directors’ Meeting
9:00 am - 10:00 am Workshops
 
  1. Duties of a Union Steward
  2. Internal Investigations & Discipline
  3. Critical Incidents
  4. Planning for Retirement: A How To Guide
9:30 am - 1:30 pm WPPA-Sponsored Blood Drive for the American Red Cross
11:30 am - 12:30 pm Opening Session & Lunch
  Keynote Speaker – John E. Shanks, Director of Law Enforcement Relations, National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial Fund
1:00 pm - 2:00 pm General Session I
2:30 pm - 4:00 pm Workshops
 
  1. Bargaining 101
  2. Political Action
  3. Retirement Distribution Strategies
7:00 pm - Midnight Hospitality Suite
   
SUNDAY, MAY 18
8:00 am - 9:30 am President’s Breakfast – A Roundtable Discussion
8:00 am - 3:30 pm Exhibits
9:30 am - 11:30 am General Session II
  Keynote Speaker – Robert West, “We’re In The Same Boat – Let’s Pull Together!”
Noon - 1:00 pm Lunch
1:30 pm - 3:30 pm  Workshops
 
  1. Trends in Bargaining
  2. Internal Investigations & Discipline
  3. Critical Incidents – A Panel Discussion
5:00 pm - 6:00 pm  Cocktails
5:30 pm - 9:30 pm Childcare Provided FREE – Movie & Pizza Party (Pre-Registration Required)
6:00 pm - 8:00 pm Awards Banquet
8:00 pm - 9:00 pm WPPA Directors’ Raffle for the Law Enforcement Torch Run®
9:00 pm - Midnight  Hospitality Suite
   
MONDAY, MAY 19
9:30 am - 11:30 am  General Session III