To:
Hupp, Millan[hupp.millan@epa.gov]
From: Kevin Condon
Sent: Thur 11/2/2017 3:21:25 PM
Subject: RE: Iowa REC Annual Meeting Details
IAEC Annual Meeting Preliminary Agenda 2017.pdf
Millan: No worries! Thanks for trying to get the Administrator here!
Attached is an updated agenda. We have 9:15 - 10 AM on Friday, Dec 1st as the time slot for the Administrator. On the agenda we have EPA Regional Administrator Jim Gulliford as the "placeholder" per Tate's request to keep things quiet at this point. If possible, we would appreciate the Administrator spending some time with our Statewide Board of Directors (10 people) before or after his comments to the General Assembly.
As I've mentioned to Tate, the event is at the West Des Moines Sheraton. Will Administrator Pruitt and staff require rooms at that hotel or will you be securing accommodations elsewhere?
Please let me know what additional information you require from me.
Thank you, Kevin
Kevin Condon Iowa Association of Electric Cooperatives 515.777.8273
From: Hupp, Millan [mailto:hupp.millan@epa.gov] Sent: Wednesday, November 1, 2017 5:08 PM To: Kevin Condon <kcondon@iowarec.org>
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Kevin,
I am so sorry! Will call you in the morning. Could you kindly send the agenda back over? The attachment did not come through for me.
Thank you much,
Millan Hupp Director of Scheduling and Advance Office of the Administrator Cell: 202.380.7561 Email:
From: Kevin Condon |Tnailto:kcondon@iowaree.org] Sent: Sunday, October 22, 2017 5:17 PM To: Hupp, Millan <hupp.millan@epa.gov> Cc: Bennett, Tate <Bennett.Tate@epa.gov> Subject: Re: Iowa REC Annual Meeting Details
That would work great. Thanks very much! Kevin Condon Iowa RECs 515.777.8273 On Oct 22, 2017, at 7:34 AM, Hupp, Millan <hiipp.millaii@epa.gov> wrote:
Kevin,
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Good morning to you. I'm traveling through Monday but would be glad to give you a call first thing Tuesday morning if that might work for you?
Thank you, Millan Sent from my iPhone On Oct 20, 2017, at 4:38 PM, Kevin Condon <kcondon@iowarec.org> wrote:
Yes, Ed indicated that he would block Jim Gulliford's schedule for 12/1 with the intention of being in Des Moines for Administrator Pruitt's address to our annual meeting.
Kevin Condon Iowa Association of Electric Cooperatives 515.777.8273
From: Bennett, Tate ["mailto:Bennett.Tate@epa.govl Sent: Friday, October 20, 2017 4:26 PM To: Kevin Condon <kcoiidoii@lowarec.org> Cc: Hupp, Millan <hupp.millan@,epa.gov> Subject: Re: Iowa REC Annual Meeting Details
Have you heard back from Ed? On Oct 20, 2017, at 4:18 PM, Kevin Condon <kcondon@iowarec.org> wrote:
Great, thank you. Looking forward to talking with you Millan.
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Copying Millan on the travel questions. All good and still on. RVO's will be finalized before then.
On Oct 20, 2017, at 3:16 PM, Kevin Condon <kcondon@lowaree.org> wrote:
Tate:
Will we still be on lock down with the Administrator attending since it would appear that things are "simmering down" on the RFS front?
Also, will the Administrator and traveling entourage need for us to hold hotel rooms for 11/30 at the location of the meeting or will he/they stay off-site?
Let me know if you have time to discuss today or early next week. Thanks much!
Kevin
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From: Bennett, Tate [mailto:Bennett.Tate@epa. gov] Sent: Tuesday, October 17, 2017 2:34 PM To: Kevin Condon <kcondon@iowarec.org> Cc: Chu, Ed <Chu.Ed@epa.gov> Subject: Re: Iowa REC Annual Meeting Details
I like it. Copying Ed Chu our deputy there who can help make this happen. Ed is awesome and will keep it confidential. On Oct 17, 2017, at 3:15 PM, Kevin Condon <kcondon@iowarec.org> wrote:
Tate: Please see logistics information below and attached. You'll note that 9:15 - 10 AM is listed as "TBD".
We were wondering what your thoughts might be on having your office invite newly appointed Region 7 EPA Administrator Jim Gulliford to attend the meeting on Friday to hear Administrator Pruitt's remarks? Perhaps we could use Mr. Gulliford as the "place holder" on the schedule so as not to draw attention to the gap in the agenda?
Please let me know your thoughts. Also, is your team 100% committed or are we still in the 50/50 range of this happening? Just curious!
Thanks, KC
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From: Katrina Davis Sent: Tuesday, October 17, 2017 12:10 PM To: Chuck Soderberg <csoderberg@iowarec.org>; Kevin Condon <kcondon@,iowarec.org>; Haley Smith <hsmith@iowaree.org> Subject: For review: IAEC Annual Meeting-Revised
Iowa Association of Electric Cooperatives 75thAnnual Meeting, "Building Legacy through Leadership " Friday, December 1, 2017
Time: 9:15-10:00 a.m. General Session keynote (full agenda is attached)
Location: Sheraton West Des Moines, Ballroom 1800 50th Street, West Des Moines, IA 50266
Airport: DSM Airport approximately 20 min drive to conference hotel
Hotel rooms: We are happy to accommodate and book rooms for your staff or a room block is available at the Sheraton West Des Moines. We have a negotiated room rate of $106 plus taxes per night for the nights of Monday, 11/27-Thursday, 11/30. Please contact Annie Schlink, Group Rooms Coordinator, (515) 457-2127, amiie.sclilinlc@sheratonwestdesmoiiies.com
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Audience: Approximately 600, CEOs/General Managers, Board of Directors and key staff of the association members from 35 distribution co-ops and 7 generation and transmission co-ops.
About us: Owned by the members they serve, Iowa's not-for-profit electric cooperatives power the lives of 650,000 Iowans throughout all 99 counties and are committed to delivering power that is safe, reliable, affordable and environmentally responsible. The Iowa Association of Electric Cooperatives exists solely to support the interests of memberowned electric cooperatives, including 35 distribution co-ops and 7 generation and transmission co-ops. Formed in 1942, IAEC provides many vital functions for its members including legislative representation, regulatory oversight, training and education services, safety programs, and communications support.
One thing o f note. it is our 75thAnniversary of our association this year and this conference serves as a celebration of those accomplishments our cooperatives have faced in the past 75 years and looking towards our future.
We appreciate the time to address our membership!
Katrina Davis, cm p
Director of Education and Training Iowa Association of Electric Cooperatives
8525 Douglas Ave., Suite 48 | Des Moines IA 50322 )5 cell
kdavis@iowarec.org
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7:30 a.m. ACRE/lowa FORE breakfast: Jim Matheson, NRECA Please join us in welcoming Jim Matheson, CEO of the National Rural Electric Cooperative
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Coffee and Rolls
9:00 a.m
Opening session
Invocation
Color Guard
National Anthem
Pledge of Allegiance
Welcome, Chuck Soderberg, IAEC
9:30 a.m.
NRECA National Update: Jim Matheson, NRECA
10:15 a.m. Break
10:30 a.m. Cooperation Among Cooperatives, and Beyond: Iowa REC's Take the Lead in Georgia
and Puerto Rico Relief Efforts:
Mark Schouten, Iowa Department of Homeland Security (invited)
11:00 a.m. Iowa Secretary of Agriculture (invited)
11:30 a.m. Break for lunch
11:45 a.m. Iowa Venture Lunch
1:30 p.m.
Perspective from Iowa's Youth Tour Representative: Carlyn Bretey, North West REC
1:45 p.m.
The Relevance of Electric Cooperatives in the Next 50 Years: Dr. Lowell Catlett, Ph.D.
Electric cooperatives improved the lives of millions of Americans in rural areas and made
American agriculture the envy of the world during the last 80 years. The next 50 years
will see electric cooperatives at the center of the world's greatest revolution-the
movementfrom centralizedfossil based power to distributed renewable power and to
the world where the only energy is electricity. Advances in material science and cell-less
biology drive new forms of alternative energy production and rapid advances in storage
and speed transform the way people live and work. It's a world of autonomus transportation, droids and
robots performing all physical work and 24/7 degree less education. What is rural and urban becomes
blurred as humans for the first time in recorded history maximize their true potential in record numbers
and electric cooperatives will be the major driver in this revolution.
2:45 p.m.
Break
3:00 p.m.
The Future of Safety: Richard Hawk, Make Safety Fun
During this insightful presentation, Richard Hawk shares what is on the horizon for the
safety field and how you and your cooperative can take advantage of emerging trends.
Richard's work with dozens of companies in a wide array of industries every year allows
him to see firsthand what is new, what is developing and what isn't working with respect
to safety. Don't get left behind! Find out everything you and your team need to know to
keep your safety program on the leading edge.
4:00 p.m.
25-Year of Service Recognition/ NRECA Certification Recognition/RESAP
4:30 p.m. Honoring Iowa's Cooperatives: Chuck Soderberg, IAEC
4:45 p.m. Adjourn
5:00-7:00 p.m. Reception/Political Action Committee Auction
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7:00 a.m.
Board Presidents' Breakfast
7:30 a.m.
Coffee and Rolls
7:30-9:00 a.m. Spouses' Breakfast: Family, Food and Farming: Cristen Clark, Food and Swine
Cristen is an Iowa farmer, raising corn, soybeans, pigs and cattle. With her love of
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8:30 a.m.
Annual Business Meeting
9:00 a.m.
Break
9:15 a.m.
State of the EPA Address: Jim Gulliford, Director, Region 7 EPA
10:00 a.m. Break
10:15 a.m. Serve Our Co-ops, Serve Our Country: Charlie Dunn, Farmers Electric-Greenfield
10:20 a.m. The One and The Nine: Building of Teams & Organizations That Win: Jake Wood
For every 100 people in a typical organization or on your team, there are 10 people
who shouldn't even be there, 80 who at their best have a neutral impact, 9 who
perform exceptionally, and one who is a true leader capable of taking command
and creating a winning team or culture. This reality is forcing organizations to
rethink what they know about leadership, change management and risk. Those
that can adapt will thrive, while those that refuse change willflounder andfail. Jake gives organizations
the framework for becoming a better leader and building more agile organizations. Using his own
remarkable journey as an Athlete, Marine Scout Sniper, and co-founder of Team Rubicon, Jake shows
how you can find and build the team needed to win life's battles and become the "one" others look to.
11:50 a.m. Book Signing/Adjourn
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