2014 AGM

Annual General Meeting and Workshops

Agenda: 

• 9:00 - 12:00 noon –  Board Meeting (Directors Only)
• 11:00 – 12:00 noon – Set up for Sponsor Displays        

• 12:00 - 12:30 pm –  Lunch for all attendees
• 12:30 - 1:30 pm –  AGM, Financial Report and Elections
• 1:30 - 4:00 pm – Workshop Topics:
  - Using Technology To Increase Your Bottom Line (Vehicle Telematics 101): Session presented by Mike Olds of Zonar Systems. Mike will cover GPS, Fuel & Diagnostics, Electronic Pre- and Post Trip Inspection, Student Tracking, and in-vehicle Tablet Computer. What is the technology? What does it do? What does it look like? How does it work? How much does it cost? Why should I be interested? Several recent case studies from Ontario Operators will be presented. Wrap up with Q & A session.
  - Miriam Isenberg, Workplace Management Consultants Inc. – “Survival Tidbits” – Topics to include new rules for Mandatory Health and Safety Training under the Occupational Health and Safety Act; Job Hazard Analysis; Dealing with Regulatory Bodies over Employee Issues
  - “I Stop, You Stop”: A special presentation by Kathleen Both from M.L. Bradley Ltd. – How to organize your own public awareness campaign targeting stop arm runners
  - Costing Model and Model Contract Presentation: Presented by Vaughn Richmond from Richmond’s School Coach and Frank Healey of Healey Transportation
• 4:00 - 5:00 pm –  Independent School Bus Operators' YouTube Video Launch with Guest Speaker: Jonathan Lisus, Partner, Lax O’Sullivan Scott Lisus LLP
• 6:00 - 9:00 pm –  Reception and Dinner fully sponsored by Girardin