BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//NEPPA - ECPv6.15.20//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://neppa.org X-WR-CALDESC:Events for NEPPA REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H X-Robots-Tag:noindex X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:America/New_York BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20210314T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20211107T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20220313T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20221106T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20230312T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20231105T060000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20221129T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20221202T140000 DTSTAMP:20260421T023911 CREATED:20211022T164528Z LAST-MODIFIED:20211022T172533Z UID:10000039-1669708800-1669989600@neppa.org SUMMARY:Apprentice Lineworker Program - Year 3 DESCRIPTION:NEPPA has adopted the four-year curriculum of the Northwest Lineman College’s Lineworker Certification Program and combines hands-on and formal classroom training. Students attend class four times a year for four days each to complete the four-year program. \nIn addition to classroom time\, students are expected to: \nSelf-study by reading the material \nTrack\, record\, and submit monthly apprenticeship reports of on-the-job training \nTrack\, record and submit quarterly “competency” forms \nEach year\, students participate in an additional two-day Skills Assessment Rodeo each year. The Apprentice Rodeo is designed to showcase the apprentices’ developing technical and climbing skills\, and to reinforce the program’s focus on professionalism\, safety\, and proper technique. \nAttendance Policy \nStudents are required to attend all 16-days of the in-class program as well as the two-day Skills Assessment Rodeo. Any student unable to attend their regularly scheduled class or the Skills Assessment Rodeo is required to make-up the time\, training\, and competencies covered during those class days. To progress into the next year or to complete the Program\, all students must complete the full program requirements. \n  \n  \nQuestions? Please contact training@neppa.org or call (978) 540-2200. URL:https://neppa.org/event/apprentice-lineworker-program-year-3-2/2022-11-29/ LOCATION:NEPPA Training Center\, 200 New Estate Rd\, Littleton\, MA\, 01460\, United States CATEGORIES:Apprentice Lineworker Program ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://neppa.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/10/2022-App-LW-Event-Banner.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20221201T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20221201T130000 DTSTAMP:20260421T023911 CREATED:20221018T165623Z LAST-MODIFIED:20221020T191338Z UID:10000191-1669885200-1669899600@neppa.org SUMMARY:2022 Annual Membership Meeting DESCRIPTION:NEPPA’s Annual Membership Meeting will be held on Thursday\, December 1\, 2022 9:00 am – 1:00 pm at the DoubleTree by Hilton Boston Andover\, 123 Old River Road\, Andover\, MA 01810. \nReview 2022\, learn about NEPPA’s plans for 2023\, build relationships with your professional colleagues and industry partners and meet with old and new friends. \n \n \n \n \n \n 2022 Agenda\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n  Agenda details are still being finalized and are therefore subject to change. \n8:00 am     Registration\, Continental Breakfast9:00 am     Members Welcome & President’s Address\, Mr. Nicholas Lawler\, LELWD9:15 am     Keynote:  Leadership…The Power of Integrity\, Colonel Arthur J. Athens\, USMCR (Ret.) \nIntegrity is essential for living lives of purpose and impact and building teams founded on trust and commitment.  This presentation answers four key questions:  (1) What do we mean by integrity? (2) What does integrity look like in action? (3) How does a leader maintain his or her integrity\, particularly in challenging circumstances? and (4) How does a leader create an organizational climate of integrity?  \n10:15 am   Networking/ Break 10:30 am   Executive Committee’s Report\, Mr. Michael Hyland\, NEPPA Executive Director10:45 am   Financial Reports\, Ms. Elizabeth Dailey\, Director of Administration & Finance\, NEPPA11:00 am   Legislative Update\, Meguire Whitney\, LLC\, Ms. Joy Grewatz\, Principal11:30 am   Intro of Affiliate Members – Corporate & Associate MembersAt this\, time we ask Affiliate Members who wish to introduce themselves to line up by the podium. For the sake of time\, please limit your introductions to approximately one (1) minute. \n12:00 pm Luncheon1:00 pm Adjourn \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Click here for more information \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Corporate and Affiliate Members:\nIf you are interested in having a complimentary dispaly table please email  registar@neppa.org to reserve your table today. Table are subject to availablity at time of request.\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Registration URL:https://neppa.org/event/2022-annual-membership-meeting-2/ LOCATION:DoubleTree by Hilton Boston Andover\, 123 Old River Road\, Andover\, 01810\, United States CATEGORIES:Annual Membership Meeting ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://neppa.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/2022-AMMeeting-banner-16.9-ii.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20221206T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20221206T120000 DTSTAMP:20260421T023911 CREATED:20220228T174021Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220228T180018Z UID:10000171-1670313600-1670328000@neppa.org SUMMARY:Hoisting 2A - 2C DESCRIPTION:NEPPA offers hoisting Continuing Education and Test Prep classes for: \n> Hoisting 1B-1D: hoisting machines\, i.e. cranes and bucket trucks\n> Hoisting 2A-2C: digging machines\, i.e. excavators and backhoes \nPer mandated requirement\, all classes are scheduled for 4 hours. These classes are for both\, continuing education (to renew the license) and the test prep (to prepare for the test to receive a brand-new license). \nONLY test prep attendees are NOT required to attend the full 4 hours of class. \nStudents attending classes for continuing education will need to bring their hoisting license for verification and will receive a certificate of completion at the end of each class. If the hoisting license is not brought to class for verification\, or if the license has been expired for more than a year\, the certificate will not be issued. In this case\, you will have to take the test again. Those who attend for the test prep will receive information to study for the test. \n \n \n \n \n \n Class Schedule*\nHoisting classes are scheduled to be held quarterly at the NEPPA Training Center\, however dates are subject to change and may be cancelled if there is lack of interest. \nHoisting Training is also offered @Your-Site. Please indicate your preference on the registration form. \n1B-1D Hoisting Class – (8:00 am – Noon) \nMarch 8\, 2022\nJune 8\, 2022\nSeptember 7\, 2022\nNovember 29\, 2022 \n2A-2C Hoisting Class – (8:00 am – Noon) \nMarch 15\, 2022\nJune 9\, 2022\nSeptember 8\, 2022\nDecember 6\, 2022 \n* To request a 2D Hoisting Class\, contact NEPPA at (978) 540-2200. \n \n \n \n \n \n Location\nNEPPA Training Center\n200 New Estate Road\nLittleton\, MA 01460\n \n \n \n \n \n Registration FeesRegistration fees include coffee as well as a Certificate of Completion.\n\n\n\nMembers:\n$70\n\n\nNon-Members:\n$140\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n If you are looking to hold Hoisting Training @Your-Site\, please be sure to select “1B-1D Hoisting: @Your-Site” or “2A-2C Hoisting: @Your-Site” on the registration form. \nClasses scheduled @Your-Site are subject to the same per person and minimum class size as other 3-hour @Your-Site Training Sessions: \nNEPPA Members (Utility & Affiliate)$70 perperson\, minimum $600 (i.e. 9 participants) \nNon-Members$140 per person\, minimum $1\,200 (i.e. 9 participants) \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Register Now\n \n \n \n \n \n Instructors \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Dan Flynn\n Safety & Technical Trainer \n Dan Flynn has been a safety trainer with Northeast Public Power Association\, since September 2018 after retiring from Wakefield Municipal Gas and Light Dept with more than a 40 year career in public power. \nDan started in the electric meter department in the 1970’s and worked his way through the electric line department as a lineman/line foremen and his last position as the electric department superintendent. Some of Dan’s responsibilities covered construction\, maintenance\, and safety of the electric line division. Dan continues to maintain his 1B/2A Mass. hoisting license and a Mass. Class A Driving license. \nDan is a lifelong resident of Wakefield\, MA where he lives with his wife Alayne of 39 years they have two adult children. \nHe says “It is a privilege to continue to be involved with the public power industry in New England to give back any knowledge I’ve acquired over these many years.”\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \nLodging\nLodging is not included in your registration fees and must be arranged directly with the hotel. If you need overnight accommodations\, please contact any of the following hotels directly and be sure to mention you’re with NEPPA (or the appropriate code/account number) to receive the negotiated rate: \nCourtyard by Marriott Littleton – $137/night + tax\n102 Constitution Avenue\nLittleton\, MA 01460\n(978) 440-5040 – If calling to make your reservation\, be sure to mention either NEPPA or Northeast Public Power\n \nBoxboro Regency Hotel & Conference Center – $89/night + tax\n242 Adams Place\nBoxboro\, MA 01719\n(978) 263-8701 \nThe Westford Regency Inn & Conference Center\nJanuary 1 – March 31\, 2022 – $99/night + tax\nApril 1 – October 31\, 2022 – $119/night + tax\nNovember 1 – December 31\, 2022 – $99/night + tax\n219 Littleton Road\nWestford\, MA 01886\n(978) 692-8200\n \nSpringHill Suites Devens Common Center – $129/night + tax\n27 Andrews Parkway\nDevens\, MA 01434\n(978) 772-3030\n \nHilton Garden Inn Devens – $129/night + tax\n59 Andrews Parkway\nDevens\, MA 01434\n(978) 772-0600\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Questions?\nPlease contact training@neppa.org or call the office at (978) 540-2200. URL:https://neppa.org/event/hoisting-2a-2c/2022-12-06/ LOCATION:NEPPA Training Center\, 200 New Estate Rd\, Littleton\, MA\, 01460\, United States CATEGORIES:Hoisting ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://neppa.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/02/Hoisting-1B-1C_-2A-2C-General-banner-1.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20221206T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20221209T140000 DTSTAMP:20260421T023911 CREATED:20211022T164712Z LAST-MODIFIED:20211022T172546Z UID:10000046-1670313600-1670594400@neppa.org SUMMARY:Apprentice Lineworker Program - Year 4 DESCRIPTION:NEPPA has adopted the four-year curriculum of the Northwest Lineman College’s Lineworker Certification Program and combines hands-on and formal classroom training. Students attend class four times a year for four days each to complete the four-year program. \nIn addition to classroom time\, students are expected to: \nSelf-study by reading the material \nTrack\, record\, and submit monthly apprenticeship reports of on-the-job training \nTrack\, record and submit quarterly “competency” forms \nEach year\, students participate in an additional two-day Skills Assessment Rodeo each year. The Apprentice Rodeo is designed to showcase the apprentices’ developing technical and climbing skills\, and to reinforce the program’s focus on professionalism\, safety\, and proper technique. \nAttendance Policy \nStudents are required to attend all 16-days of the in-class program as well as the two-day Skills Assessment Rodeo. Any student unable to attend their regularly scheduled class or the Skills Assessment Rodeo is required to make-up the time\, training\, and competencies covered during those class days. To progress into the next year or to complete the Program\, all students must complete the full program requirements. \n  \n  \nQuestions? Please contact training@neppa.org or call (978) 540-2200. URL:https://neppa.org/event/apprentice-lineworker-program-year-4-2/2022-12-06/ LOCATION:NEPPA Training Center\, 200 New Estate Rd\, Littleton\, MA\, 01460\, United States CATEGORIES:Apprentice Lineworker Program ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://neppa.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/10/2022-App-LW-Event-Banner.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20221213T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20221216T140000 DTSTAMP:20260421T023911 CREATED:20220829T161806Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220930T163855Z UID:10000177-1670918400-1671199200@neppa.org SUMMARY:2022 Substation II Program - Cancelled DESCRIPTION:NEPPA is pleased to be offer Substation II Program.   \nSubstation II Program will continue to be held 4-days/week for 4 weeks/year. NEPPA’s Substation II Program is designed to build upon the foundations learned in the Substation I Program\, and focus on the principles of substation design\, construction\, operations and maintenance. \nIn addition to in-class lecture\, the Substation II Program incorporates hands-on application of concepts and testing\, field visits and tours of different installations\, and weekly testing including a final exam to demonstrate knowledge and comprehension of the course content. \nUpon successful completion of the Program\, students are awarded a Certificate of Completion. \n \n \n \n \n \n SESSION DATES & HOURS\nClasses are held Tuesday – Thursday from 8:00 am – 2:00 pm; and Fridays 8:00 am – 11:00 am. \nEach Friday of the session will consist of a virtual review of the week’s material and online testing. Students should plan to attend classes in-person at the Training Center Tuesday – Thursday\, and join the session(s) remotely on Friday. \nDates are subject to change however advance notice will be provided\, as needed. \nNEW DATES: \nSession I: Ocotber 4 – 7\, 2022Session II: October 18 – 21\, 2022Session III: November 15 – 18\, 2022Session IV: December 13 – 16\, 2022 \n \n \n \n \n \n REGISTRATION\nRegistration fees include coffee and lunch each day. If you have any dietary restrictions or considerations\, please make note on your registration. \nMembers: $2\,625 \nNon-Members: $3\,900 \n \n REGISTER - CLOSED\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n QUESTIONS?\nPlease contact training@neppa.org or call the office at (978) 540-2200. URL:https://neppa.org/event/2022-substation-ii-program/ LOCATION:NEPPA Training Center\, 200 New Estate Rd\, Littleton\, MA\, 01460\, United States CATEGORIES:Substation II Program ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://neppa.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/08/2022-Substation-II-banner-new-dates.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20221213T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20221213T153000 DTSTAMP:20260421T023912 CREATED:20221012T150453Z LAST-MODIFIED:20221130T202303Z UID:10000186-1670940000-1670945400@neppa.org SUMMARY:Tactical Tuesday - Uncovering Common OSHA Violations at your Utility DESCRIPTION:Uncovering Common OSHA Violations at your Utility \n \n \n \n \n \n   \nPresenter:  Lee Marchessault\, President\, Workplace Safety Solutions\, Inc.\n \n Register Now URL:https://neppa.org/event/tactical-tuesday-5/ LOCATION:Virtually CATEGORIES:Tactical Tuesday ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://neppa.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/08/Tactical-Tuesday-Cal-1.png END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR