Program - American Public Power Association
Program - American Public Power Association Program - American Public Power Association
Tuesday, September 25GAFAGASB Update, Part 2HRTGRAND SALON CCPE Field of Study: Accounting (Governmental)Continued from 1:30 p.m. sessionSpeaker: Jeff Bridgens, Practice Fellow, Governmental Accounting StandardsBoard, Norwalk, Conn.Presiding: Carol Shrein, Memphis, Tenn.Performing an Effective InternalInvestigationGRAND SALON EHRCI: 1.25 / CPE Field of Study: Personnel/HRIn this practical, hands-on session, learn best practices for performingeffective internal investigations. Gain confidence in your ability to makethe right decisions, ask the best questions, and take the right steps toidentify and document incidents and situations.Speaker: Stephanie Doherty, Leadership Development/Staff HR Manager,International Paper, Memphis, Tenn.Presiding: Patrice Alexander, Greenville, N.C.PMAThe Impact of Environmental Regulationson RatesGRAND SALON DCPE Field of Study: MarketingThe coming environmental regulations are going to affect most utilitieswhether or not you own generating capacity. This session will explorehow utilities are planning to deal with these regulations, and how thesedecisions will impact your bottom line.Speaker: David Berg, Senior Project Manager, SAIC Energy, Environment &Infrastructure, LLC, St. Paul, Minn.Presiding: Karen Weeden, Sioux Falls, S.D.6 – 7:30 p.m.ReceptionSKYWAYJoin your colleagues for an evening reception. Delegates are welcome tobring a guest.Key FactsBadges: Please wear your badge to all conference and social events.Cell Phone Request: Please silence all mobile devices when in sessions so they do not interrupt speakers anddistract the audience.Conference Evaluation: A link to an online survey about the conference will be emailed to attendees after theconference. We appreciate your valuable feedback.Conference Presentations: Copies of the speakers’ presentations are available on APPA’s website, www.publicpower.org.Dress: The attire for the conference is business casual. Since meeting room temperatures vary, please prepare todress for cool conditions.Grateful Appreciation: We are grateful to the committee officers, speakers and sponsors who help plan, present,and support this conference.Guest Activities: Conference registrants may bring a guest to the evening social events. Guests are welcome toattend the Sunday evening Meet and Greet reception and the Tuesday evening reception.Restricted Sessions: APPA reserves the right to designate any APPA meeting or session open only to APPAregular members (public power utilities, rural electric cooperatives, joint action agencies, and state/regionalassociations). Please inquire at the registration desk if you have any questions.APPA Antitrust Statement: APPA reminds all those attending the Business & Financial Conference that variousstate and federal laws prohibit the exchange of information among competitors regarding matters pertaining toprice, refusals to deal, markets division, tying relationships and other topics that might infringe upon antitrustlaws and regulations. No such exchange or discussion will be tolerated during the meeting. A copy of APPA’sStatement of Compliance with the Antitrust Laws is available upon request.Mark yourcalendar!2013 GeneralAccounting, Finance &Audit Spring MeetingApril 18-19, 2013Offices of the AmericanPublic Power AssociationWashington, D.C.2013 Business &Financial ConferenceSeptember 22-25, 2013Omni Orlando Resort atChampions GateOrlando, Fla.2014 Business &Financial ConferenceSeptember 14-17, 2014Hilton Portland &Executive TowerPortland, Ore.
Wednesday, September 267:45 – 8:30 a.m.Networking Continental BreakfastGRAND BALLROOM WEST FOYER8:30 – 10 a.m.Breakout SessionsRecommended CEUs .1 / PDHs 1.3 / CPEs 1.5CASGAFAGAFAHRTRoundtable: Determining What CustomersWantGRAND SALON CCPE Field of Study: MarketingThis roundtable is an opportunity to share ideas on how to determinecustomer needs, discuss what customers are actually asking for, andother issues of interest.Presiding: Annette Kinney, Hillsdale, Mich.; and Gregg Welch, Raleigh, N.C.Utility Budgeting ProcessesGRAND SALON ACPE Field of Study: FinanceHear from representatives of large, mid-size and small utilities about howthey prepare, review, approve and monitor annual budgets.Speakers: Emily Koenig, Manager, Financial Planning & Risk Management,Lincoln Electric System, Neb.; Michelle Leonard, Group Leader, SanteeCooper, Moncks Corner, S.C.; and Tracie Thomas, Controller, Easton UtilitiesCommission, Md.Presiding: Edward Easterlin, Omaha, Neb.Internal Audit RoundtableGRAND SALON FCPE Field of Study: AuditingDiscuss audit topics with your peers. Topics will include:• FEMA Audits• Complying with IRS requirements:• Cell phones• Use of company vehicles• Fringe benefitsPresiding: Carol Shrein, Memphis, Tenn.The Change JourneyGRAND SALON EHRCI: 1.5 / CPE Field of Study: Personnel/HRLife as we know it is all about change these days, and the expectationis that this will be the norm going forward. So how do we help ouremployees – especially those who are challenged by all the changes –learn how to adapt to change? Prepare for this journey by gaining anunderstanding of change resistance, how to help others understandthe need for change, how to define change, the importance ofcommunication during the change journey, and the steps and tools tobe used when preparing for change. This workshop will provide a modelthat can be used to implement both large and small changes.Speaker: Carol Bazemore, Training Officer, Greenville Utilities Commission, N.C.Presiding: Jon Hofman, Holland, Mich.ITPMAInformation Technology RoundtableVENETIAN ROOMCPE Field of Study: Specialized Knowledge & ApplicationsThis roundtable is an open forum for utilities to discuss current issuesin information technology.Presiding: Dawn Malinowski, Sun Prairie, Wis.Roundtable discussions are open only to employees of public powerutilities, state and regional associations, and joint action agencies.Leveraging Your Customers to OptimizeYour Generation Resource PortfolioGRAND SALON DCPE Field of Study: MarketingUtilities and power generators are not the only entities addinggeneration to the grid. Customers are doing so through the installationof solar panels and small-scale wind turbines along with whole-housegeneration for select industrial customers due to their operations.Industrial load curtailment is another generation resource for utilities.Learn how the utility can use the customer’s generation as a resourceto avoid purchasing high-cost power on the market or to postponeconstruction of a new power plant. Hear about the financial benefitsto both the customer and the utility and how to design rate for theseprograms.Speakers: Ryan Gooch, Program Operations Manager, Enernoc, Nashville,Tenn.; and Jessica Harrison, Principal Consulting, DNV KEMA Energy &Sustainability, Fairfax, Va.Presiding: Karen Weeden, Sioux Falls, S.D.10:15 – 11:30 a.m.Closing General SessionGRAND SALON BRecommended CEUs .1 / PDHs 1.3 / HRCI 1.25 / CPEs 1.5,Personnel/HRConnecting Generations:Enhancing EmployeeEngagement by Bridging theGenerational GapClint Swindall, President & CEO, Verbalocity, Inc.,San Antonio, TexasWhen people of different generations cannotfind a way to work together, it’s a shame. Whenmanagement can’t get them to work together, it’sa disaster. Learn about differences and between the four generationsin the work force today, and how to use those differences to enhanceworking relationships.Presiding: Jennifer Hunt, Gainesville, Fla.11:30 a.m.Adjourn2012 APPA Business & Financial Conference 15
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Wednesday, September 267:45 – 8:30 a.m.Networking Continental BreakfastGRAND BALLROOM WEST FOYER8:30 – 10 a.m.Breakout SessionsRecommended CEUs .1 / PDHs 1.3 / CPEs 1.5CASGAFAGAFAHRTRoundtable: Determining What CustomersWantGRAND SALON CCPE Field of Study: MarketingThis roundtable is an opportunity to share ideas on how to determinecustomer needs, discuss what customers are actually asking for, andother issues of interest.Presiding: Annette Kinney, Hillsdale, Mich.; and Gregg Welch, Raleigh, N.C.Utility Budgeting ProcessesGRAND SALON ACPE Field of Study: FinanceHear from representatives of large, mid-size and small utilities about howthey prepare, review, approve and monitor annual budgets.Speakers: Emily Koenig, Manager, Financial Planning & Risk Management,Lincoln Electric System, Neb.; Michelle Leonard, Group Leader, SanteeCooper, Moncks Corner, S.C.; and Tracie Thomas, Controller, Easton UtilitiesCommission, Md.Presiding: Edward Easterlin, Omaha, Neb.Internal Audit RoundtableGRAND SALON FCPE Field of Study: AuditingDiscuss audit topics with your peers. Topics will include:• FEMA Audits• Complying with IRS requirements:• Cell phones• Use of company vehicles• Fringe benefitsPresiding: Carol Shrein, Memphis, Tenn.The Change JourneyGRAND SALON EHRCI: 1.5 / CPE Field of Study: Personnel/HRLife as we know it is all about change these days, and the expectationis that this will be the norm going forward. So how do we help ouremployees – especially those who are challenged by all the changes –learn how to adapt to change? Prepare for this journey by gaining anunderstanding of change resistance, how to help others understandthe need for change, how to define change, the importance ofcommunication during the change journey, and the steps and tools tobe used when preparing for change. This workshop will provide a modelthat can be used to implement both large and small changes.Speaker: Carol Bazemore, Training Officer, Greenville Utilities Commission, N.C.Presiding: Jon Hofman, Holland, Mich.ITPMAInformation Technology RoundtableVENETIAN ROOMCPE Field of Study: Specialized Knowledge & ApplicationsThis roundtable is an open forum for utilities to discuss current issuesin information technology.Presiding: Dawn Malinowski, Sun Prairie, Wis.Roundtable discussions are open only to employees of public powerutilities, state and regional associations, and joint action agencies.Leveraging Your Customers to OptimizeYour Generation Resource PortfolioGRAND SALON DCPE Field of Study: MarketingUtilities and power generators are not the only entities addinggeneration to the grid. Customers are doing so through the installationof solar panels and small-scale wind turbines along with whole-housegeneration for select industrial customers due to their operations.Industrial load curtailment is another generation resource for utilities.Learn how the utility can use the customer’s generation as a resourceto avoid purchasing high-cost power on the market or to postponeconstruction of a new power plant. Hear about the financial benefitsto both the customer and the utility and how to design rate for theseprograms.Speakers: Ryan Gooch, <strong>Program</strong> Operations Manager, Enernoc, Nashville,Tenn.; and Jessica Harrison, Principal Consulting, DNV KEMA Energy &Sustainability, Fairfax, Va.Presiding: Karen Weeden, Sioux Falls, S.D.10:15 – 11:30 a.m.Closing General SessionGRAND SALON BRecommended CEUs .1 / PDHs 1.3 / HRCI 1.25 / CPEs 1.5,Personnel/HRConnecting Generations:Enhancing EmployeeEngagement by Bridging theGenerational GapClint Swindall, President & CEO, Verbalocity, Inc.,San Antonio, TexasWhen people of different generations cannotfind a way to work together, it’s a shame. Whenmanagement can’t get them to work together, it’sa disaster. Learn about differences and between the four generationsin the work force today, and how to use those differences to enhanceworking relationships.Presiding: Jennifer Hunt, Gainesville, Fla.11:30 a.m.Adjourn2012 APPA Business & Financial Conference 15
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