Opening Board of Directors Meeting (Executive Session)
Friday, March 27: Noon - 4pm
Summary
(Executive Session)
First Time Welcome Meeting
Friday, March 27: 5:30 - 6:30pm
Summary
For first-time attendees and their assigned mentors, a chance to learn a bit about CEMA and be welcomed to the Annual Meeting.
Welcome Reception & Dinner
Friday, March 27: 6:30 - 10pm
Summary
(all members and their registered guests are welcome) | A relaxing night of reuniting with old friends and making new ones. We look forward to welcoming you with open arms!
⭐Reception sponsored by Automatic Systems, Inc.⭐
Saturday Breakfast Buffet
Saturday, March 28: 7:30 - 9:30am
Summary
(all members and their registered guests welcome)
Membership & Marketing Committee Meeting
Saturday, March 28: 8 - 9:30am
Summary
(all member representatives welcome) | Co-Chair - Bulk Handling: Jeff Weaver, Martin Sprocket & Gear;
Co-Chair - Unit Handling: Phillip Poston, Hytrol Conveyor Company
Conveyor Chain & Sprocket Section Meeting
Saturday, March 28: 8 - 9:30am
Summary
(all member representatives welcome) | Chair: Jimmy Swiger, Martin Chain & Sprocket; Vice Chair: Jeremy Fogo, Peer Chain & Sprocket
General Business Session & Keynote Address by Alex Chausovsky
Saturday, March 28: 9:30am - 12:30pm
Speakers
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Alex Chausovsky - Economic & Labor Conditions UpdateAlex Chausovsky, President & CEO of 3DM Consulting, is a highly experienced market researcher and analyst with more than two decades of expertise across subjects including economics, manufacturing, automation, advanced technology trends, and business-cycle analysis. For small businesses, trade associations, and Fortune 500 companies across a spectrum of industries, he is the go-to source of industry data and insights for business owners and leaders. Alex’s analysis has been featured in the Wall Street Journal, on the BBC, and on NPR, and he is a Top Voice on LinkedIn. ⭐Keynote sponsored by Dodge Industrial⭐
Summary
(all registered members and their guests are welcome) Alex's presentations are always a highlight of the Annual Meeting; his address will be followed by a Panel Discussion.
Guest Excursion to St. Augustine
Saturday, March 28: 9:45am - 3:45pm
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Historic St. Augustine TourExplore over 500 years of history on a narrated tour, plus shopping, dining and visiting the highlights of St. Augustine. 💠 Private shuttle pickup at Ponte Vedra Inn & Club 💠 Arrival in St. Augustine for Guided Historic Trolley Tour 💠 Lunch at Castillo Craft Bar & Kitchen (recent winner of "Taste of St. Augustine" Peoples' Choice Award) 💠Time for shopping and exploring on own 💠 Shuttle pickup for return to Ponte Vedra Inn & Club
Summary
OPTIONAL - Additional $295 cost to participate
Networking Luncheon
Saturday, March 28: 12:30 - 1:30pm
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(all members and their registered guests welcome) | A delicious buffet and a chance to learn more about some of CEMA's newest members.
Past Presidents' Meeting (Executive Session)
Saturday, March 28: 1:45 - 2:45pm
Summary
(Executive Session)
Young Professionals Committee Meeting
Saturday, March 28: 1:45 - 2:45pm
Summary
(all member representatives 45 and under are welcome to attend) | Chair: Tamara Thimmel, Behabelt USA;
Vice Chair: Nick DeQuardo, OMCO SUMO
Past Presidents | Young Professionals Speed Networking
Saturday, March 28: 2:45 - 3:45pm
Meetings Committee
Saturday, March 28: 3:45 - 4:45pm
Summary
(all member representatives welcome) | Co-Chair: Jerry Heathman, Precision Pully & Idler (PPI); Co-Chair: Tamara Thimmel, Behabelt USA
Women of CEMA Meet Up
Saturday, March 28: 5:30 - 6:30pm
Summary
Inaugural Meeting of the Women of CEMA. Opportunity to engage in meaningful discussion and networking with other women in the conveyor equipment industry.
Game Night Party
Saturday, March 28: 6:30pm - 10:30pm
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The ExperienceImagine 'Whose Line Is It Anyway?' colliding with the Game Show Network and crashing a DJ-led dance party. The Experience is is a high-energy variety game show, an interactive entertainment event.
Summary
(all members and their registered guests are welcome) ⭐ Reception sponsored by WEG Electric Corporation ⭐ Dinner sponsored by Itoh Denki USA, Inc. ⭐
27th Annual 5K Run|Walk
Sunday, March 29: 8:00am
Summary
Everyone is welcome to walk or run; all registered guests will receive a t-shirt. ➡️Be sure you choose your t-shirt size below! ⭐ Sponsors include: Ralphs-Pugh Co. ⭐
Annual Golf Tournament - FOR PLANNING PURPOSES ONLY - Sign up using the link in your confirmation email
Sunday, March 29: 11am
Location
Ponte Vedra Inn Golf Club
Summary
(FOR PLANNING PURPOSES ONLY - selection here DOES NOT register you. A separate link to register for the Golf Tournament will be included in your confirmation)
Monday Breakfast Buffet
Monday, March 30: 7:30 - 9:30am
Summary
(all members and their registered guests are welcome)
Conveyor Systems Integrators Meeting
Monday, March 30: 8 - 9:30am
Summary
(all member representatives welcome) | Chair: Bryan Gauger, Cisco-Eagle; Vice Chair: Jason Waymer, Design Fabricators & Integrators
Joint Screw Conveyor / Bucket Elevator Committee Meeting
Monday, March 30: 8 - 9:30am
Summary
(all member representatives welcome) | Chair: Craig Abraham, Screw Conveyor Corporation; Vice Chair: Jeff Weaver, Martin Sprocket & Gear
Government Affairs Committee
Monday, March 30: 8 - 9:30am
Summary
(all member representatives welcome) | Chair: Tamara Thimmel, BEHAbelt USA
Monday General Session
Monday, March 30: 9:30 - 11am
Summary
(all members and their registered guests welcome) | Nominating Committee Report, Election of Directors, Financial Report, Statistics Report
Bulk Handling Section Meeting
Monday, March 30: 11am - 12:30pm
Summary
(all member representatives welcome) | Chair: Randy Webb, Syntron Conveyors; Vice Chair: Michael Kelly, Master Power Transmission
Unit Handling Section Meeting
Monday, March 30: 11am - 12:30pm
Summary
(all member representatives welcome) | Chair: Casey Pugh, Ralphs-Pugh Co.; Vice Chair: Tony Santora, Talos Engineered Products. ⭐Sponsored by Frantz Manufacturing Company⭐
“Advancements in AI: What Will Impact Your Business NOW”
Monday, March 30: 2 - 4pm
Speakers
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Jon LakefishJon Lakefish is an award-winning marketing and branding expert with over 20 years of experience helping brands not only find their voice but use it to authentically connect with their audiences. As the founder of Lakefish Group, Jon leads a team that specializes in leveraging the power of AI and data to develop innovative branding strategies that drive engagement, elevate brand presence, and deliver real-world results
Summary
Jon Lakefish is back! Join him for hands-on learning about the most relevant, actionable AI tools.
Annual Awards Reception and Dinner
Monday, March 30: 6 - 11:30pm
Summary
(all members and their registered guests are welcome) | Honor our outgoing President - Tamara Thimmel of BEHAbelt USA; pass the torch to our incoming President - Rich Kosik of Itoh Denki USA; and thank outgoing committee chairs for their service, while celebrating another successful year in CEMA.
⭐ Dinner sponsored by Precision Pulley and Idler (PPI) ⭐ Bay Kings Band sponsored by SEW-EURODRIVE, Inc. ⭐
Closing Board of Directors Meeting (Executive Session)
Tuesday, March 31: 8 - 11am
Summary
(Executive Session)
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