The 2006 CAPA Conference
September 20 - 21
Knott's Berry Farm Resort Hotel
PROGRAM
Dosh Seminar: Regulations, Inspections and Policies Explained:
Join your colleagues and DOSH Leadership in an open discussion of DOSH policies, inspection procedures, regulations and new labor laws. Len Welsh, Acting DOSH Division Chief, and his team discuss what’s new at DOSH, what’s coming and answer your questions.
CAPA All-Star Legal Panel: Litigation and Challenges: Industry Members Only
The best attorneys in the business discuss recent case rulings, legal challenges and litigation threats that your park needs to know. Topics include: how to decide what warnings to put on an attraction; undisclosed medical condietions; whether rides designed for children under 7 years old should have special restraints; height verses age restrictions; Common Carrier Laws; English speaking worker requirements; and the reality of the courtroom. Panelists include:
Jeffrey Lenkov of Manning and Marder Law Offices
Michael Silver, Vice President and General Council, Universal Studios
Gary Wolensky of Snell and Wilmer Law Offices
Jeffrey Craigmile, Vice President and General Council Disneyland Resorts
New Laws, Legislation and Political Challenges:
Every year California enacts more than 1,000 new laws and labor regulations that affect every park operation. The Federal Government is just as busy and even farther reaching. Get updates and insights on the latest worker compensation changes, ride regulations, tax threats and new laws. The legislative panel includes:
Bill Bailey, Vice President Government Relations Walt Disney Co. – federal update.
John McReynolds, Vice President Government Relations Universal Studios – legislative challenges.
John Robinson, CEO CAPA – Sacramento update.
Industry Leadership Panel - The State of our Industry:
A panel of industry leaders including small park owners; major corporate executives and manufacturers join to discuss the latest trends and state of our industry; from attendance and entertainment; to mergers and financial indicators.
FEATURED SPEAKERSKeynote Speech: Secretary of State Bruce McPherson
“The Political Future of California”
CAPA Legislator of the Year: Assembly Republican Leader George Plescia
“The Importance of Tourism and Business”
Jot Condie - President/ CEO California Restaurant Association
“Political Involvement in California: The Cost of Doing Business”
Caroline Beteta - Executive Director California Travel and Tourism Commission
“Marketing California – Trends and Politics”
