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Stephen Storm, Inc. | Alliance Team Managerwww.stephenstorm.com
ALLIANCE TEAM SEMINAR
ALLIANCE TEAM
Stephen Storm, Inc.Conference and Alliance Team Manager United Dynamics AT Corporation | David N. French Metallurgists Neundorfer, Inc. Storm Technologies, Inc.
Day 1 - The Evolution of our Industry
Day 1 - The Evolution of Steam Generators and Air Pollution Controlo Boiler DesignStorm Technologies, Inc.o Boiler Reliability and Life CycleUnited Dynamics Corp. | David N. French Metallurgistso Air Pollution ControlNeundorfero Putting the puzzle together -- Stephen Storm
Optional / Invited Guest Speakers (for the last hour) TBD
Perspectives on the Future of Power Generation and the U.S. Coal Industryo U.S. Department of Energy | American Coal Council
Day 2 -Holistic Evaluation and Experiences with Optimizing overall plant performance
Evaluating systems holistically through Scenario Planning, Performance Analysis and Modeling - Neundorfer Experience with Reliability of Large Steam Generators and Combined Cycle UnitsUDC / DNF History of the 13 Essentials for Combustion, coupled w/ Advancements in todays power generationStorm Technologies Applying holistic excellence in O&M with Solid Fuel FiringStephen Storm
Optional / Invited Guest Speakers (for the last hour)
TBD Mr. Robert Peltier, Phd. Editor of POWER MagazineState of the Industry NV Energy, VP of Power GenerationKevin Geraghty The future of Power Generation for NV Energy
Day 3 - The Power of a TEAM
Bridging the ChasmsStephen Storm Achieving Environmental Performance and Compliance - with a perspective from the Coal Pile to the StackNeundorfer The integration and inter-relationships of reliability, metallurgical failures, fuel chemistry and boiler performance Applying proven techniques for fuels flexibility and achieving optimal combustion performance - Storm Technologies
Optional / Invited Guest Speakers (for the last hour) TBD
General PhysicsRon Griebenow, Director of Energy Services Heat Rate Awareness and Real-Time Performance Audits Mr. Jerry JourneyRecently Retired, AEP Vice President - A personal perspective on the future of power generation and
thermal efficiency
OPTIONAL INVITED GUEST SPEAKERS(15 - 30 minute speaking segments): 1 hour block (2 speakers at the end of each day)
U.S. Department of EnergyScott Smouse, Perspective on our future energy portfolio and world economics American Coal CouncilJanet Galleci, Chief Executive Officer- Perspective on the Coal Industry Mr. Robert Peltier, Phd. Editor of POWER MagazineState of the Industry NV Energy, VP of Power GenerationKevin Geraghty The future of Power Generation for NV Energy General PhysicsRon Griebenow, Director of Energy Services Heat Rate Awareness and Real-Time Performance Audits Mr. Jerry JourneyRecently Retired, AEP Vice President - A personal perspective on the future of power generation
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INVITED ATTENDEES:
Open for Large Electric Utilities and Industrial Plant attendance (Domestic and International)
SUMMER ALLIANCE TEAM EVENT LOCATION
JW Marriott Las Vegas Resort & Spa221 N Rampart Blvd, Las Vegas, NV, 89145(702) 869-7777
ORGANIZER: Stephen Storm, Inc.
EXPECTED ATTENDANCE: 5060 (including alliance team)
SEMINAR CONTACT: Stephen StormAddress: P.O. Box 398, 234 Glenbrook SpringsCity, State, Postal Code: New London, NC 28127Country: USAPhone Number: Cell: (704) 796-2349 or Office: (336) 461-3015
E-mail Address: [email protected]
NAME OF EVENT: Alliance Team Seminar
Registration Fee: $1,200 per person($200 discount for early registration, before April 1)15% discount for groups of 5, 25% discount for groups of 10
OFFICIAL PROGRAM DATES: Monday, 06/20/2011(Check-in) - Thursday, 06/23/2011
Event Dates: June 21-23 (Tues, Wed, Thurs)
Room commitment: 10 guest rooms: from 6/20, 6/21, 6/22 (MonWed); Room attrition agreement27 room nights, plus applicable taxes
GROUP ROOM RATES
Hotel confirms the following group rates (plus applicable state and local taxes (currently 12%) in effect at the time of check in):
Start Date End Date Room Type Single
06/20/2011 06/22/2011 Guestroom $139.00
METHOD OF RESERVATIONS
Reservations for the Event will be made by individual attendees directly with Marriott reservations at 1 (877) 869-8777 or (702) 869-7777.
GUARANTEED RESERVATIONS
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All reservations must be accompanied by a first night room deposit or guaranteed with a major credit card or charged to the StephenStorm, Inc. account. Hotel will not hold any reservations unless secured by one of the above methods.
INDIVIDUAL RESERVATION CANCELLATIONS
To avoid a one nights room and tax charge, reservations must be canceled at least two (2) days prior to scheduled arrival. Hotel andStephen Storm, Inc. agree to make attendees aware of cancellationand no-show penalties and to fully enforce its cancellation policy forcancellations. Any cancellationfees charged and collected will be credited to Stephen Storm, Inc. room block or reduced from fees owed.
CUT-OFF DATE
Reservations by attendees must be received on or before Monday, May 23, 2011 , (the Cut-Off Date). At the Cut-Off Date, Hotel willreview the reservation pick up for the Event, release the unreserved rooms for general sale, and determine whether or not it can acceptreservations based on a space- and rate-available basis at the Stephen Storm, Inc. group rate after this date.
BILLING ARRANGEMENTS
The following billing arrangements apply: Individual to pay room, tax and incidental charges. All meeting room charges will be charged tothe master accountheld by Stephen Storm, Inc.
ADVANCE PAYMENT
An advance payment of $2,100.00 was paid via American Express by Stephen K. Storm on 2/4/2011
TENTATIVE FUNCTION INFORMATION AGENDA/EVENT AGENDA
Date Day Start Time End Time Function Type Setup#
PeopleRental Related Events
6/21/2011 Tue 7:30 AM 4:30 PM MeetingU-Shape
10x 10 screen30 $200.00
7:30 AM - Breakfast12:00 PM - Lunch
6/22/2011 Wed 7:30 AM 4:30 PM MeetingU-Shape
10x10 screen30 $200.00
7:30 AM -Breakfast12:00 PM - Lunch
6/23/2011 Thu 7:30 AM 4:30 PM MeetingU-Shape
10x10 screen30 $200.00
7:30 AM - Breakfast12:00 PM - Lunch
All meeting room, food and beverage, and related services are subject to applicable taxes (currently 8.1%) and service charge (currently20%) in effect on the dates(s) of the event. All Food and Beverage must be provided by hotel. Outside Food and Beverage is not permitted,
and hotel reserves the right to cancel function and apply full cancellation fees should this occur without written proof of permission issuedby hotel representative. Hotels liquor license requires that alcoholic beverages only be dispensed by Hotel employees. Alcoholic Servicesmay be denied to those guests who appear to be intoxicated or under age.
CATERING MINIMUMS
Hotels minimum selections are as follows:
Continental Breakfast $19.00 per personPlated Lunch: $32.00 per person
These quotations do not include any applicable NV sales tax (currently at 8.1%), and a non-taxable service charge of twenty percent (20%).All food and beverage served in the Resort must be purchased from the Resort.
FOOD AND BEVERAGE ATTRITION/CANCELLATION
Stephen Storm, Inc. agreed that it will provide a minimum food and beverage revenue of $3,000.00 (exclusive of applicable service chargesand taxes) as part of the Event. If Stephen Storm, Inc. provides less food and beverage revenue, it agrees to pay Hotel 35% of the shortage,plus applicable taxes. In addition, if any food and beverage event is cancelled within 72 hours of its scheduled starting time, Stephen Storm,Inc. agrees to pay Hotel 100% of the food and beverage revenue guaranteed at 72 hours.
CANCELLATION
Stephen Storm, Inc. agreed that if it cancels the meeting it will pay Hotel $4,170.00, plus applicable taxes, within 30 days after cancellationas a reasonable estimates of the harm the cancellation will cause the Hotel. Hotel agrees that after receiving this payment, it will not seekadditional damages.
