Vendor Letter & Vendor Information
GENERAL INFORMATION
The 2008 Annual South Carolina APCO / NENA Conference
is scheduled
for
October 15 - 17
at the Hilton Resort, Myrtle Beach.
Our aim is to provide a conference that enhances the professionalism of those
who attend and assist them in understanding the issues facing 9-1-1 today.
The conference will provide an opportunity to meet with more
than 300 of the leaders in 9-1-1 and emergency communications from around the
state and region. There is an emphasis on educational and networking activities.
You will have an opportunity to see the latest equipment and products available.
This joint conference is designed to provide training for the
front line telecommunicators, educational sessions and networking opportunities
for all involved in 9-1-1 emergency communications, and addressing some of the
major issues as well as operational challenges encountered in day-to-day
activities.
Of course, following tradition, we have scheduled the training
seminars around the telecommunicators. See the tentative agenda for more
information on these seminars.
DRESS: We are at the beach! Dress is casual –
no ties allowed!
WEATHER: October is usually delightful on the coast, but the
evenings are beginning to cool off, so you may want to bring a sweater. There is
always a chance of stormy weather during the late hurricane season.
HILTON INFORMATION
The Hilton Myrtle Beach Resort is located directly on the ocean
at the north end of Myrtle Beach. The hotel has an oceanfront restaurant open
daily and a poolside restaurant open seasonally. The lounge is located on the 2nd
floor overlooking the lobby & ocean side. There is an outdoor pool and fitness
facility on site.
The room rate
is
$75.00 per night, plus 11% tax, for an approximate total of $83.25.
An additional $10 will be added per
person per room for anything above double
occupancy.
If you are calling to make reservations, 1-800-Hilton, or use
the link below for online reservations, I would recommend that you also follow
up a few days after making the reservations just to ensure that there are no
problems with your RESERVATIONS .
******** Cut-off date for hotel reservations is
*********
*********** September 11, 2008.************
Please book early, there will be no rooms available
after 11 September 2008 due to other large activities at the hotel during
the same time as our conference.
You will need to
use code PCO
in-group / convention code.
Please use this link for online hotel registrations and use the
code above.
https://secure.hilton.com/en/hi/res/choose_dates.jhtml;jsessionid=NYYM3CEP4JOHICSGBIU2VCQKIYFC3UUC?_requestid=262072&hotel=MYRBHHH
SC APCO / NENA 2008 CONFERENCE REGISTRATION
15 – 17 October 2008
Complete and mail to: Joey Avery, P O Box 1396, Laurens, SC
29360
Please use one form per registration and make additional
copies as needed.
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NENA Membership Number APCO Membership Number
______________________________________________________________________________
Name (Last, First, MI)
________________________________________________________________________________________________________
Agency/Company Title
________________________________________________________________________________________________________
Mailing Address City State Zip Code
________________________________________________________________________________________________________
Phone Number Fax Number
________________________________________________________________________________________________________
Email Address
Early registrations must be postmarked on or before 3 October
2008.
In order to get membership rate you must include your APCO or
NENA membership number.
Also late registration may not receive a conference goodie bag
due limited quantities. So register early
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CATEGORY |
BEFORE |
AFTER |
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Member Full Includes Training |
$ 135.00 |
$ 160.00 |
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Non-Member Full Includes Training |
$ 150.00 |
$ 175.00 |
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Member Conference Only
No Training Sessions |
$ 110.00 |
$ 135.00 |
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Non-Member Conference Only No Training Sessions |
$ 125.00 |
$ 150.00 |
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Day Pass Member or Non-Member Training & Exhibit Hall Only |
$ 60.00 |
$ 85.00 |
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Spouse or Guest Luncheon Tickets |
$ 25.00 |
$ 35.00 |
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Spouse or Guest Beach Party Tickets |
$ 40.00 |
$ 50.00 |
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Payment Information
Payment must accompany your registration. Sorry, we do not
accept credit cards, and we do not mail invoices
. Registrations received
without payment will not be processed, and will be returned.
Make Checks Payable to: SC NENA
Conference Registration Overview
Full Conference Registration Includes the following
Telecommunicator Training Sessions, Vendor Hall, Beach Party, Lunch
Conference only includes the following
Vendor Hall, Beach Party, Lunch
Day Pass includes the following
Telecommunicator Training Sessions, Vendor Hall and the meal for that day
Guest Pass includes meal for event ticket purchased
Beach Party, Lunch
SC APCO / NENA AWARDS NOMINATION PROCESS
South Carolina APCO / NENA presents the following awards for
outstanding performance. Each award is listed below with a synopsis of the
requirements for consideration. Please complete your Award Nomination, and mail
your nominations to the Awards Chairman at:
Joey Avery
P O Box 1396
Laurens, SC 29360
Fax (864) 984-0900
E-mail javery@infoave.net
NOMINATIONS MUST BE RECEIVED BY
5:00 FRIDAY SEPTEMBER 26 2008
TIME PERIOD FOR ELIGIBILITY IS JULY 1, 2007– JUNE 30, 2008
P
ALMETTO AWARD:
This noncompetitive award is presented to an individual in recognition of their
exceptional professionalism in the field of emergency communications, and
acknowledges the special contributions of those whose daily performance of their
duties in an inspiration and example to others in the field of emergency
telecommunications. Nominations are limited to one per agency.
Required length of service: Minimum of two years experience in
emergency telecommunications. This requirement may be waived; please provide
a reason for exception in the nomination narrative.
Award Criteria: The nominee should demonstrate the following:
Positive attitude toward all aspects of the job; Willingness to be a team
player; Professionalism and pride in quality of work, Ability to earn and
maintain the respect and high esteem of co-workers, Flexibility in task
assignments and capabilities; Job performance above and beyond the call of duty.
T
ELECOMMUNICATOR
OF THE YEAR AWARD: This award is
presented to an individual telecommunicator in recognition of their exemplary
handling of a specific 9-1-1 or emergency call for assistance. Consideration is
given to skills and knowledge exhibited in the areas of communications and
leadership, and the telecommunicator’s ability to respond to unusual or special
circumstances.
Award Criteria: The nominee’s handling of a specific 9-1-1 or
other emergency call should reflect his or her ability to: Listen and comprehend
the caller’s request for help; Take command of the conversation to obtain
nece3ssary information; Make independent decisions related to proper emergency
response; Think and respond quickly and/or creatively as the emergency situation
dictates; Reassure a frightened, confused, or upset caller; Address the needs
and concerns of the caller; Remain calm and maintain professional discipline in
handling of the call; Respond as special circumstances may dictate, including
coordinating multi-jurisdictional agency response or local resources other than
public safety.
T
EAM 9-1-1
AWARD OF MERIT: This award is
presented to a group of two or more telecommunicators in recognition of their
exemplary handling of a specific 9-1-1 emergency, such as a natural disaster or
other situation that involves the coordination of multiple public safety
responses and other emergency resources.
Award Criteria: Same as for Telecommunicator of the Year Award.
T
RAINING COORDINATOR /
OFFICER OF THE YEAR AWARD: This award is
presented to an individual Training Coordinator/Officer in recognition of their
outstanding service4 as an instructor of an ongoing training program for
Telecommunicators. This includes Telecommunicators and/or Supervisor who have a
major responsibility for the training of staff.
Award Criteria: The nominee should demonstrate the following:
Positive attitude toward all aspects of the job; Willingness to be a team
player; Professionalism and pride in quality of work; Ability to earn and
maintain respect and high esteem of co-workers; Comprehensive and thorough
knowledge of the profession; Creativity and flexibility in task assignments and
capabilities; Ability to demonstrate considerable skills in the principles and
practices of personnel training and administration; Job performance above and
beyond the call of duty.
S
HIFT
SUPERVISOR OF THE YEAR AWARD: This
award is presented to an individual Shift Supervisor in recognition of their
outstanding service as a Shift Supervisor of Telecommunicators and for the
exceptional professionalism in the field of emergency communications that is
demonstrated on a daily basis.
Award Criteria: The nominee should demonstrate a positive
attitude toward all aspects of the job: Ability and willingness to be a leader
and a team player; Professionalism and pride in quality of work, including the
work of subordinates; Comprehensive and thorough knowledge of the profession;
Flexibility in task assignments and capabilities; Ability to demonstrate
leadership in the various situations of day-to-day operations of the
Communications Center; Job performance above and beyond the call of duty.
9-1-1
TECHNICIAN OF THE YEAR AWARD: This
award is presented to an individual employee who through their work as a Radio
Technician, 9-1-1 Addressing Technician, CAD Technician, or other support
position has played a significant role in enhancing emergency communications in
their jurisdiction.
Award Criteria: The nominee should demonstrate a positive
attitude toward all aspects of their job; Demonstrate the ability and
willingness to work as a part of a team; Possess a comprehensive and thorough
knowledge of their field; Make independent decisions related to the performance
of their job; Ability to earn and maintain respect and high esteem of
co-workers; Job performance above and beyond the call of duty.
C
OMMUNICATIONS
/ 9-1-1 CENTER OF THE YEAR AWARD:
This award is presented to the Communications/9-1-1 Center that has exemplified
outstanding professionalism, leadership, and innovation to the community it
serves, as well as to its region and state. This may be demonstrated by its
contribution to the advancement of Public Safety Communications, including
technology, management, and training of staff.
911
DIRECTOR OF THE YEAR
AWARD: This award
is presented to a 9-1-1 Director in recognition of their accomplishments,
encouragement, motivation, and support.
Award Criteria: Nomination letter must describe how the nominee
presents a positive attitude, demonstrates their proficiency / efficiency in
their job duties, how the nominee has improved working conditions for his / her
employees, how the nominee motivates his/her employees and his/her willingness
to act as a mentor and role mode. Describe how the nominee has improved the
overall quality of service provided to the community. Provide a list of the
nominee’s professional affiliations and accomplishments.
2ND Annual South Carolina APCO/NENA Child Hero Award
Purpose:
The primary purpose of this program is to reward children who have
demonstrated, through their actions, an understanding of the proper use of the
emergency 9-1-1 system.
A secondary purpose for this program is to use the reward program to promote
continuing education and reinforcement of the proper use of the emergency 9-1-1
system.
Criteria:
The program is designed for children 13 years of age or younger, however,
exceptions may be considered under special circumstances.
The 9-1-1 call must either be self initiated by the child and / or the child
followed pre-arrival medical instructions, or performed some other heroic act.
Award candidates must be submitted for review to a committee
selected by the SC APCO/NENA Executive Board Members. The nomination agency
should submit a brief outline of the incident and a tape recording of the
telephone call. All nominees will be recognized and receive a "HERO" certificate
and the overall winner will receive a small plaque and t-shirt.
Award Presentation Format:
The ideal location for the recognition and award presentations will be the
Annual Conference in Myrtle Beach It will be the responsibility of the
nomination agency to contact the child’s family and invite them to the awards
banquet. SC APCO/NENA will not be responsible for any expenses.
If this location is not feasible for the family, the following
locations are available: (A board member that is in the area where the child
lives could present this award)
School. The next best location for award presentations is in the child’s school
classroom. Not only will this enhance the child’s experience, but also it will
provide an excellent opportunity to educate and promote the proper use of 9-1-1.
Award presentations may also occur at local government meetings;
such as City Council or County Council.
Award Presentations
A small 911 Hero Plaque (for the child)
A one time purchase of a "SC Wall of Child Heroes" plaque (with the gold plates)
A personalized 9-1-1 Hero Certificates of Recognition.
An "I’m a 9-1-1 Hero" T-shirt.
Footnote: Maybe we could find a vendor that would sponsor this
program and provide the small plaque, certificates of recognition, and a t-shirt
for each child.
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TWELTH ANNUAL SOUTH CAROLINA
NENA GOLF TOURNAMENT
WHEN: OCTOBER 14, 2008
WHERE: ARCADIAN SHORES GOLF CLUB
COST: $60.00 PER PERSON INCLUDES: 1 ROUND OF GOLF WITH CART
PRIZES: THREE PLACES, CLOSEST TO PIN & LONG DRIVE
SCHEDULE: 4 PERSON CAPTAINS CHOICE
TEE TIME: 11:30 A.M. SHARP
CONTACT: KIRK W. STROPES, ENP
1390 SANDERS CREEK RD.
CASSATT, S.C. 29032
(803) 425-7118 (HOME)
(803) 424-4001 (WORK)
MULLIGANS WILL BE SOLD $10 PER PERSON
PLEASE INCLUDE PLAYERS NAME WITH PAYMENT AS SOON AS POSSIBLE.
MAKE CHECKS PAYABLE TO SCNENA AND MAIL TO ME AT ADDRESS ABOVE.
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