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MCBOA 2024 Annual Meeting

  • 19 Nov 2024
  • 12:00 PM
  • 20 Nov 2024
  • 1:00 PM
  • Mystic Lake Casino

Registration

(depends on selected options)

Base fee:
  • For MCBOA Operator Members
  • For MCBOA Vendor Members
  • Special registration for invited guests and/or speakers for no-charge

Register

Please plan to join MCBOA for our upcoming Annual Meeting. Our planning committee is committed to providing an innovative program that brings you topics and resources specific to our regional challenges.

REGISTRATION IS NOW OPEN!

This year, we proudly present a program that focuses on three main themes:
Compliance * Industry Trends * Opportunities for Networking and Business Developments

MCBOA Operator Members:  $150 per person
MCBOA Associate Members:  $175 per person

This price includes the hospitality and Vendor reception on Tuesday night, breakfast on Wednesday and all meetings. Please register early so we can have accurate numbers for meals, etc.

Note: All attendees must be members in good standing.

HOTEL INFORMATION

To book within our discounted hotel block at the Lake Mystic Hotel & Casino - use:  https://bit.ly/MCBOAHotel.  MCBOA has a special convention rate of $139 per night.

For reservations, either use the link above or call 952-445-9000. (Remember to mention you are with Minnesota Charter Bus Operators Association 2024 Meeting to get Special Convention Rate!)

TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 19

Time: Agenda Focus
10:00am Vendor set-up 
9:30am - 7:00pm Registration Open (Just outside Anoka Meeting Room)
1:00pm - 1:15pm Opening Presentation & Welcome - Rick Thielen, MCBOA President
1:15pm - 2:15pm FMCSA Updates - Chuck St. Marin, FMCSA
2:15pm - 3:15pm Mitigate Your Risk: Basic Elements of a Quality Safety Management Program - Dan Thomlinson, Lancer Insurance
3:15pm Break / Refreshments
3:30pm - 4:15pm Cannabis in the Workplace - Speaker TBA
4:15pm - 5:00pm Driver Recruitment and Retention - Chris Riddell, The Bus Network
5:00pm - 7:00pm Vendor Showcase / Social Hour with Hors D'oeuvres

WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 20

Time: Agenda Focus
7:30 - 8:30am Breakfast 
8:00am State of the Insurance Industry - Speaker TBA, National Interstate Insurance
8:30am Industry Updates - ABA (Speaker TBA) & UMA, Ken Presley
9:30am - 10:15am Trends in Licensing & Results of Inspections – Brian Rue
10:15am Break / Refreshments
10:30am - 11:30am AI in the Transportation Industry - Christian Riddell, The Bus Network
11:30am - Noon MCBOA Business Meeting & Election 
Noon Meeting Concludes for Non-Board Members
Noon - 1:00pm Board Meeting & Election of Officers
1:00pm Board Meeting Concludes

Cancellation Policy:
Individual cancellations will be accepted in writing only and must be made prior to 5:00 p.m. PT on Friday, October 11, 2024, in order to receive a full refund, less a $25.00 processing fee. Refunds for individual cancellations made after 5:00 p.m. on November 1, 2024, 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 Minnesota Charter Bus Operator's Association (“MCBOA”) 2024 Annual Convention & Trade Show (“Convention”), Registrant hereby irrevocably releases MCBOA, its staff, directors, presenters, employees and any other individuals or entities associated with MCBOA, 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.

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Questions? Call us at: 
952-985-7574

Address:

Jim Hey - MCBOA
c/o Southwest Coaches
1500 Travis Road
Marshall, MN 56258

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