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SEAA Celebrates 50 Years & Welcomes Joe Theismann as Keynote Speaker

2022 is an exciting year for SEAA. The organization is celebrating its 50th Anniversary, and the convention will feature former NFL quarterback Joe Theismann as the keynote speaker. Theismann has spent the last 20 years working for ESPN and the NFL Network as an NFL analyst, and is an Emmy award winning analyst. Theismann is also scheduled to attend the popular Welcome Reception and Trade Show ahead of his keynote speech on Wednesday, April 7.

There’s something for field and management level team members with more than ten education and panel sessions, high value networking, and dedicated trade show time. To increase the value of the event for attendees, the agenda includes live demonstrations or equipment walk-around presentations. Up to 9 exhibitors will present demonstrations. Demos will take place outside and provide an opportunity for attendees to see equipment in action and ask questions of vendors.

The anniversary Gala will be held on the USS Yorktown, a World War II aircraft carrier, located at Patriots Point, which offers spectacular views of Charleston Harbor and Charleston Historic District. Gala attendees will receive a signed copy of Theismann’s book, How to Be a Champion Every Day. During the Gala, we will also honor long-term members and past presidents of the association.

Join us April 5-8, in Charleston, S.C. Register online at SEAA.net/events.

EDUCATION SESSIONS

A total of nine education sessions includes a mix of mini 20-minute sessions and expanded presentations and panel discussions.

Mini Sessions include:

• Mentoring Craft Professionals, presented by Dan Belcher, Director of Strategic Partnerships at NCCER

• The Industrial Athlete, presented by Bryan McClure, Owner of Trivent Safety Consulting

• Rigging Regulatory Update and Citations, presented by Frank Kollman of Kollman & Saucier

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Keynote Speaker Joe Theismann: How to be a Champion Every Day

Joe Theismann is an entrepreneur and former star quarterback for the Washington Redskins. He reached the pinnacle of success as an elite NFL quarterback, with a Super Bowl victory and NFL MVP award. But the memory that sticks with many fans is the gruesome injury—his leg was shattered on Monday Night Football—that ended his career. In How to Be a Champion Every Day, Theismann recounts stories from his impressive career, providing an inspirational guide for how to succeed on a team, in your career, and in your everyday life.

Project of the Year Panel Discussion

The Project of the Year Panel Discussion allows the team members from the award winning projects explore common themes and best practices that other erectors may apply to planning, logistics, safety, and other challenges.

Special Session: Craft Training Program Q&A

Tim Eldridge, President of Education Services Unlimited and SEAA’s Craft Training and Assessment Administrator, will give a special presentation to members looking to participate in the SEAA/NCCER Craft Training Program. He’ll review the process, expected costs, and answer questions. You’ll also hear from other members who have successfully implemented the program.

Safety & Craft Training Excellence Panel Discussion

The World Class winners of both the Safety Excellence and the Craft Training Excellence awards will participate in a panel discussion that will explore relevant safety and training issues facing the industry today.

Hiring Rock Star Employees

Ryan Englin, CEO of Core Matters, will dive into marketing your business, creating a story that excites, and writing effective job descriptions – all for the sake of attracting those elusive rock star employees.

Contract Clauses: Protecting Your Business from the Unexpected

Rising material costs, supply chain disruptions, Covid, government regulation, and similar problems have become a way of life. Frank Kollman of Kollman & Saucier will provide insight on contact language and how to propose language of your own to protect your company from unforeseen events.

EXHIBITORS AND DEMOS As of February 25, 2022

Ahern Rentals AISC Altec Cranes BBSI CareerPlug Columbia Safety and Supply Connector magazine Fire Facilities Genie* GWY Hanes Supply* IMPACT JLG LeJeune Bolt Company Liebherr USA, Co. Lincoln Electric* M&P Specialty Insurance Magni Americas* Miller Electric* NCCER Nelson Stud Welding New Millennium Building Systems National Institute of Steel Detailing Pneutek OTH Pioneer Rigging Red-D-Arc Welderentals* SDS2 SEAA Craft Training Program Simpson Strong-Tie Skyjack St. Louis Screw & Bolt United Rentals WO Grubb* Wurth Construction Services*

Common Rigging Mistakes

Rigging errors and mistakes can have a tremendous cost on time, materials, and personnel. Scott Seppers of Trivent Safety Consulting will explore common rigging mistakes and how to avoid them, and how to accurately assess how much your rigging component can safely lift.

EXCURSIONS: APRIL 6

Separate registration required. Sponsorships available. Visit events for more info. seaa.net/

2022 George R. Pocock Memorial Golf Tournament at Rivertowne Country Club

Annual golf tournament registration is $175.00, which covers the green fee, cart, range balls, lunch, and round-trip shuttle service. We encourage all golfers to bring their own clubs. The Rivertown Country Club has a limited number of clubs for rent. If you are not able to bring your own clubs, and the course does not have any more available, please check out www.clublender. com for club rentals. Register by March 23.

In Shore Fishing Tournament with RedFin Charters

RedFin Charters will provide 10 boats with a four-person team per boat for tournament competition and inshore adventure. Registration is $250 per person, and this all-inclusive fee covers bait, fishing licenses, gear, drinks and snacks. There will be lunch to follow at the Charleston Crab House, where they will cook up the fish you caught that day. Register by March 23.

Magnolia Plantation & Gardens Tour

Listed on the National Register of Historic Places, Magnolia Plantation dates to 1676. Originally a rice plantation, the property features extensive earthworks of dams and dikes built in fields along the Ashley River for irrigation of the land. Enslaved people from Barbados, and later from Africa, were brought to the plantation through the centuries. Magnolia became known for its English-style gardens after Reverend John Grimke-Drayton inherited the property in the 1840s. Register by March 23.

GALA CELEBRATION: APRIL 8

The evening begins with cocktails served on the Fantail at the rear deck, followed by dinner in Hangar Bay III.

Awards will be presented to honor long-time members, past presidents, and recipients of the Person of the Year and William Davis Service award. Cocktail attire suggested.

Roundtrip transportation will be provided. Additional registration is required to attend Gala. Discounts available for Past Presidents and their guest. Discounts available for Past Presidents and their guest. •