THE WPPA’S 75TH ANNIVERSARY
CONVENTION
Tentative Schedule at a Glance
Events and times are subject to change. Confirmation is pending on some
events.
| FRIDAY, MAY 18 | |
| 2:00 pm - 6:00 pm | WPPA Board of Directors’ Committee Meetings |
| 4:30 pm - 6:00 pm | Early Registration |
| 7:00 pm - Midnight | Hospitality Suite |
| SATURDAY, MAY 19 | |
| 8:00 am - 5:00 pm | Registration |
| 8:00 am - 5:00 pm | Exhibits Open |
| 9:00 am - 11:00 am | Board of Directors’ Meeting |
| 9:00 am - 10:00 am | Workshops |
| 1. Discipline & Internal Investigations 2. Retirement Distribution Payout Strategies |
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| 10:30 am - 3:30 pm | WPPA-Sponsored Blood Drive for the American Red Cross |
| 11:30 am - 12:30 pm | Opening Session & Lunch |
| Keynote Speaker – Assistant Attorney General David Perlman, “The Law Enforcement Profession’s Past, Present, & Future” | |
| 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm | General Session I |
| 2:30 pm - 3:30 pm | Workshops |
| 3. Bargaining from a Local’s Perspective 4. How New Retiree Healthcare Reporting Requirements Affect Collective Bargaining & VEBA Plans |
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| 7:00 pm - Midnight | Hospitality Suite |
| SUNDAY, MAY 20 | |
| 8:00 am - 9:30 am | President’s Breakfast |
| “The WPPA’s Past, Present & Future – A Roundtable Discussion” | |
| 8:00 am - 3:30 pm | Exhibits Open |
| 9:30 am - 11:30 am | General Session II |
| Keynote Speaker – Robert West, “It’s Your Union – Are You Proud of It?” | |
| Noon - 1:00 pm | Lunch |
| 1:30 pm - 2:30 pm | Workshops |
| 1. My Pension Is Under Attack! Will It Be There For Me? 2. Bargaining for Domestic Partner Benefits 3. Discipline & Internal Investigations 4. Grievance Handling & The Responsibilities of Grievance Officers |
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| 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 - 9:00 pm | Service Awards Banquet & the WPPA Directors’ Raffle for the Law Enforcement Torch Run® |
| 9:00 pm - Midnight | Hospitality Suite |
| MONDAY, MAY 21 | |
| 9:30 am - 11:30 am | General Session III |
