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Monday, November 9th - Soft Start

As part of our Soft Start we will offer an entire day of technical and inspection, testing and maintenance training, offered by Jensen Hughes and others.  This is a PERFECT opportunity for local attendees and also an opportunity to bring your technical personnel for one-day or more.  This opportunity is priced to cover our food and AV Expense.  See Cost + Registration

• Jensen Hughes, Technical and ITM Training (approx 8 hours).  Registration is optional.

• Additional 8hr (TBA)

Tuesday, November 10 – Opening Day

Morning

• Opening Welcome Session – CCFS President, Alan Sactor

• Honor Guard/Opening Session

• Welcome 

  

• Keynote Presentation: COL Michael E. Fossum ’80, USAFR (Ret.). Chief Operating Officer, Texas A&M University at Galveston (TAMUG), Vice President, Texas A&M University, Superintendent, Texas A&M Maritime Academy (TAMMA)
  
  "Fossum is a veteran of three space flights with 194 days in space and 48 hours in seven spacewalks during his 19 years as an astronaut."

• Presentations:

• Dr. Rodger Reiswig, Johnson Controls

• Additional Presentations TBA

• Technology Exhibits:  Autocall, Keltron, Telguard, Denlar

• Speed Networking: Johnson Controls, Campus Optics, Keltron, Kidde
  

President's Networking Reception –
Sponsored by Johnson Controls, Founding Sponsor. 

• Join us for an unforgettable evening in the Press Box at Texas A&M Football Stadium!!!!!
• Just a walk across the street from our hotel
• Great Food and Beverage
• Special Guest Appearances from Texas A&M Student Organizations. 
• A 10 minute video of the development of the stadium
• Photo opps.

 Wednesday, November 11 – General & Breakout Sessions, Exhibits

Morning

• Town Hall Meeting & Discussions with CCFS Board Members, hosted by President Alan Sactor.  We'll have a submission box at registration.  Please submit questions for the Town Hall Meeting.
  
  
• Presentations: TBA

Evening:

• Walking Tour of Kyle Field
• On the Go Dinner ... We'll supply water, soda and sandwiches sponsored by Kidde.     
• We'll take you on a guided tour this large and impressive stadium.
• We'll find a peaceful spot to eat a boxed/submarine dinner in the courtyard near the stadium 

Thursday, November 12 – Closing Day (ends by 2:00 PM)

Morning to Midday:

• Presentations:

• Group Luncheon & Annual Member Meeting

• Executive Committee Reports

• Elections

Closing

• Merch Raffle – Win a CCFS golf shirt or other special prizes! (Must be present to win.)

• Drawing for the winner of the $500. Grand Prize ... based on attendance at the Speed Networking Events

After the Meeting ... stay for the Bus tour of the TEEX Brayton Fire Training Field 

(Fun sponsorship available for the TEEX Brayton Fire Training event)

Saturday, November 14, Tailgate Party and Game Day

• We'll cook Burgers and you BYO Beverage.
• Game Tickets
• Sleeping Accommodations at the Drury Hotel
• Shuttle available from hotel to Easterwood Airport. 

More on this offer and costs will be coming soon.