CPPC 2023 Convention Schedule

                        CPPC 2023 Convention Schedule
                                                   Lago Mar Beach Resort & Club
                                                         September 22nd & 23rd

Thursday 09/21/2023

8:00am-5:00PM Dive Into Learning!
QCA Class - Industry Claims basics and great resource material
working lunch included

6:00-8:00 Pre-Board Meeting
Open to Membership

Friday 09/22/2023

8:00-11:00 AM Optional: Military Round Table
                             Moderator: Robert Wright – Suddath
                              Panel: Carnita Farve - US Air force Claims Service Center
                                         Wynester F. Askew - US Coast Guard
                                         Mary Painter Opitz, Esq - Head, Personnel Claims Unit - Department of the Navy
                                         John Plymire - US Army Claims Service
                                         Dave Jones - US Transportation Command

9:00-11:00    Optional: Repair Firm Session Only
    Moderator: Mimi Magdolen - Weathersby Guild San Antonio/Austin
                               Panel: John Quini - Wethersby Guild South Florida
                                            Mark Romano - Mark F. Romano Furniture Repair
                                            DiAnna Tindell - Tindell's Restoration
                          Topics: 9:00-9:30    itel/Renovar presentation - other means of revenue                                                                      9:30-9:45    Break
                                       9:45-10:30 1. Office Setup and Organization
                                                        2. Effective Communication and Collaboration
                                                        3. Preparation for an Inspection
   10:30 – 11 Open discussion from the floor

9:00 - 11:00    Optional: Carrier, Agent, Insurance Only
                              Leading Through Gratitude
                              Moderator: Jean Ann Reed - Graebel Companies
                              Support team: Kelly Ellis - Risk Strategies Company / UNIRISC, Inc.
                                                     Theresa Mueller-Rodaks - Nelson Westerberg, Inc.

12:00-1:00 PM Registration Open

12:30-12:45 Newbies Swim School (Board Introduction and Welcome Newbies)

1:00-1:45 Anchors Aweigh - Opening General Session
                              National Anthem
                              CPPC President’s Address—Heidi Wattier
                              Housekeeping Details
                              Introductions

1:45-2:30 Just Keep Swimming
                              How to keep your head above water in today's Industry Updated
                              Panel: Jessica Rogers - Atlas World Group, Inc.
                                         Chuck Russell - UniGroup
                                         Laura Pung - Wheaton / Bekins
                                         Tamara Starnes - SIRVA
                                         Kelly Ellis - Risk Strategies Company - UNIRISC, Inc.

2:30-2:50 Break

2:50-3:35            Ship Wrecked - "Competition can be perceived as a detriment and frustration. This practical
                                                    session will share ideas you can use to rise to the top of your profession or
                                                    marketplace. Equally applicable for both the industry employee/leader and the
                                                    vendor/repair firm/appraiser."
                              Moderator: Heather Looney - Furniture Medic by Precision Repair and Restoration
                              Panel: Jessica Rogers - Atlas World Group
                                         Brenda Murray - At Your Service Appraisals
                                         Pam Johnson - National Claims Services,

3:35-3:45 Break

3:45-5:00 Be Shore To Pack It Right!
                          Packing Demonstration
                                Moderator: Coleman World-Wide Moving
                                Demonstrators: Chris Richter - Coleman World-Wide Moving
                                                        Jared Gowdy - Coleman World-Wide Moving

Saturday 09/23/2023

8:00-9:00 AM Breakfast

9:00-9:30 Town Hall Meeting

9:30-10:15 The Seven Seas Of Succession & Business Planning
                               Moderator: Dan Manning - Manning Claims Services, LLC
                               Panel: Joanne Hart - Manning Claims Services, LLC
                                     Jessica Rogers - Atlas World Group, Inc.
                                     Joyce Manning - Manning Claims Services, LLC

10:15-10:30 Break

10:30-11:30    A Smooth Sea Never Made A Skilled Sailor
                         What you need to know about Shipping Lithium Batteries!
                               Moderator: Dan Bradley – International Association of Movers

11:30-1:00 PM Lunch

1:00-1:45 Making Waves For Over 50 Years
Moderator: Debbie Morales - Metro Claims and Relocation

1:45-2:00 Break

2:00-2:45 All Hands On Deck
                           Pushing Prevention to the Curb
                                Moderator- Brenda Rayfield – Republic Moving

2:45-2:55   Transition

2:55-3:40    Across the Pond
                           Education of International Claims Handling
                                 Moderator: Jean Ann Reed - Graebel Companies
                                 Panel: Paul Baker – Baker and Company
                                           Kelly Ellis - Risk Strategies Company / UNIRISC, Inc.
                                           Debbie Morales - Metro Claims Intl

3:45-4:00 Wrap Up

4:00-5:00 Post Board Meeting
Open to Membership

6:30-10:00 Hawaiian Tropical Night!
                               Closing Reception Planner - Mimi Magdolen - Weathersby Guild
                               DJ & Karoke to your Hearts desire
                               Wonderful Food and Cash Bar
Sit back, relax, and enjoy the night!