49th Annual California Bus Association Convention & Trade Show
November 5th - 7th, 2023
Silver Legacy Resort Casino
407 N Virginia Street
Reno, NV, 89501
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Sunday, November 5, 2023
10:00 am - 01:30 pm - FAM Tour – National Auto Museum
Transportation sponsored by Amador Stage Lines
Note: Bus boards at 9:40 am, with departure from Silver Legacy at 9:55 am
Lunch on your own, with walkable options available near the museum.
10:00 am -04:00 pm - Republic Indemnity Annual Golf Tournament - LakeRidge Golf Course
Transportation sponsored by MCI
Box Lunches sponsored by TEMSA
Golf Balls sponsored by Prevost
Tee & Challenge Sponsors: American Stage Tours, Greyhound Lines, Motor Coach Tire Sales, TEMSA, The Bus Coach, VB Group Marketing & Event Resources, & Wells Fargo
Note: Bus Transportation departs Silver Legacy at 8:45 am
Lunch: Box Lunch Pick-up at the turn at 11:00 a.m.
05:00 pm - 06:00 pm - Registration Open for pre-registrants at RUM BULLIONS ISLAND BAR
Badges sponsored by Sardo Bus & Coach Upholstery
Pocket guide sponsored by American Stage Tours
05:30 pm - 07:00 pm - Welcome Reception at RUM BULLIONS ISLAND BAR
Sponsored by Motor Coach Industries with additional support from Amaya Astron & Turbo Images
06:30 pm - Women in Buses - On The Road Meet-up / Photo, at RUM BULLIONS ISLAND BAR, REAR PATIO
07:00 pm - Open evening for dine arounds or open dining
Monday, November 6, 2023
07:00 am - 05:00 pm - Registration Open – Entry Area of the Reno Ballroom
07:00 am - 05:00 pm - Vendor Showcase Exhibitor Setup - Sierra Nevada Room, Reno Ballroom
07:30 am - 08:45 am - Breakfast Buffet and Attendee Intros – Coastal Breeze Room, Reno Ballroom
08:00 am - Set-up Bus Exhibits – 4th Street, outside the Reno Ballroom
09:00 am - 10:00 am - Education Session: "Dispatch and Your Company Culture"
Speaker: Kyle DeVivo, The Bus Network – Central Valley Room, Reno Ballroom
10:00 am - 10:15 am - Break – Salon Prefunction, Reno Ballroom
10:15 am - 11:15 am - Keynote Address: Matthew Cox, Motivational Speaker,
Company Xceleration – Central Valley Room, Reno Ballroom
11:15 am - 12:15 pm - National Industry Updates - UMA's Scott Michael & ABA's Peter Pantuso – Central Valley Room, Reno Ballroom
12:15 pm - 02:30 pm - Lunch: Food Trucks on 4th Street – 4th Street, outside the Reno Ballroom
Sponsored by ABC Companies
12:15 pm - 02:30 pm - Bus Display Open – 4th Street, outside the Reno Ballroom
02:30 pm - 02:45 pm - Break
02:45 pm - 03:30 pm - Education Session: "Beyond the Tax Return -Using Your Financial Reports to Manage Your Business" Speaker: Tracy Fickett, BusBooks – Central Valley Room, Reno Ballroom
03:30 pm - 04:15 pm - Education Session: "Employee Leaves and New Employment Law" Speaker: Brian Mills, Snell & Wilmer – Central Valley Room, Reno Ballroom
04:15 pm - 04:30 pm - Break – Salon Prefunction, Reno Ballroom
04:30 pm - 05:30 pm - Education Session: "Best Practices: Drug & Alcohol Clearinghouse / Winter Driving" Speaker: Kimberlee Bissegger, Lancer Insurance – Central Valley Room, Reno Ballroom
05:30pm - 06:30 pm - Break
06:30pm - 10:00 pm - Monday Night Madness - National Bowling Stadium (walkable)
Lead Sponsors: BusGraphix, Daimler, Lancer Insurance, MCI, Prevost, TEMSA
Tuesday, November 7, 2023
07:00 am - Noon - Exhibitor set up for Vendor Showcase – Sierra Nevada, Reno Ballroom
07:00 am - 05:00 pm - Registration Open – Entry Area of the Reno Ballroom
08:00 am - 08:45am - Breakfast Buffet – Coastal Breeze, Reno Ballroom
Sponsored by ABC Companies
08:45 am - 12:30 pm - BISC West – Central Valley Room, Reno Ballroom
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Distracted Driving - Monitoring, Company Policy, Best Practices
Presented by Gary Vorce
National Interstate |
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NTSB Update
Presented by Mike LaPonte
NTSB Highway Crash Investigator |
| 10:45 am - 11:00 am |
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Break |
| 11:00 am - 11:45 am |
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CVSA
Presented by Jeremy Disbrow
Roadside Inspection Specialist |
| 11:45 am - 12:30 am |
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Safety Director 101 - Safety Management Cycle
Presented by Mike McDonal
Director of Regulatory Compliance
Saucon Technologies |
Sponsored by Coach USA and National Interstate Insurance
Pads and Pens sponsored by Cobert Safety Professionals
12:30 pm - 01:00 pm - Lunch Buffet – Coastal Breeze Room, Reno Ballroom
Sponsored by Prevost with additional support from Turbo Images
01:15 pm - 02:30 pm - Education Session: "What's Going on in the World of Emissions?" ABA's Brandon Buchanan leads panel on CARB 24 / 27 – Central Valley Room, Reno Ballroom
Panelists:
- Chris Riddington, CBA CARB Committee Chair
- Drew Siciliano, Sr VP, ABC Companies
- Brent Maitland, VP Private Sector Sales & Marketing, MCI
- Robert Hitt, Customer Support Manager North America, Prevost
- Randy Angell, National Sales Manager, TEMSA
02:30 pm - 04:15 pm - Vendor Showcase / Table Displays – Sierra Nevada Room, Reno Ballroom
Note: Non-displaying vendors are prohibited from entering the display area or meeting with operators during this time
Beverage Station sponsored by Sundance Stage Lines
04:15pm - 04:45 pm - Vendor Feedback – Sierra Nevada Room, Reno Ballroom
04:45 pm - 06:00 pm - Break
06:00 pm - 07:00 pm - Cocktail Reception – Central Valley Room, Reno Ballroom
07:00 pm - 09:00 pm - Gala Awards Dinner – Coastal Breeze Room, Reno Ballroom
Encouraged Attire: Men - Sport Coat, Tie Optional. Women - Cocktail Attire Encouraged
Sponsored by American Bus Association and United Motorcoach Association
Awards Sponsored by Lancer Insurance, MCI
09:00 pm - Midnight - The Aura Ultra Lounge will be open to CBA members (cash bar)
Wednesday, November 8, 2023
08:30 am - 09:30 am - Board of Directors Breakfast, hosted by Juan Lepe, MCI - Millie's
10:00 am - Noon - CBA Board Meeting (Board Members Only) – Silver Baron Ballroom, Silver Legacy Hotel
Golf Cancellation Policy:
Golfers, please be advised that cancellation is not available once registered. You may, however, send a substitute if you are unable to fulfill your reservation. Please notify us of your substitute's name and mobile number at your earliest opportunity. Please note that substitute must be a registered attendee of the CBA 49th annual Convention and Tradeshow.
Cancellation Policy:
Individual cancellations will be accepted in writing only and must be made prior to 5:00 p.m. PT on Friday, October 20, 2023, in order to receive a full refund, less a $25.00 processing fee. Refunds for individual cancellations made after 5:00 p.m. on October 20, 2023, will be offered at 50% of registration fee. Registrants who do not attend without the benefit of advance cancellation will forfeit their registration fee.
Waiver of Liability:
By registering for the California Bus Association’s (“CBA”) 2023 Annual Convention & Trade Show (“Convention”), Registrant hereby irrevocably releases CBA, its staff, directors, presenters, employees and any other individuals or entities associated with CBA, from any and all liability related to, or arising from, Registrant’s attendance and participation in the Convention, the information provide therein, changes to its schedule, and hospitality services (e.g. lodging, food and transportation) incidental to the Convention, including, but not be limited to, any and claims, actions or losses for bodily injury, property damage, death, costs, expenses, and charges. Registrant voluntarily and knowingly assumes all risks related to, or arising from, the Convention.
