2012 EU – Conference Dates Set!

November 16, 2011 EU Conferences, EU Website No Comments

Mark your calendars, June 19th – 21st are the dates for the 2012 Elevator U Annual Conference.  Hosted by Michigan State University it will be held at the Kellogg Hotel and Conference Center and will have the same format as years past.  Online registration will be open early 2012.  The Elevator U Board of Directors appreciates the support that our conference receives and would like to thank all of you for making each year a success.  Consider getting your sponsorships in early. Last year there were a few slots that were taken and not available by companies who wanted them.

Sponsorship Opportunities - Elevator U sponsor form 13jul12.pdf

Tenatative Agenda: 11/16/11 - agenda_tba-11-16-11

General Conference Information:
Event to be held at the Kellogg Center, www.kellogcenter.com
Kellogg Hotel & Conference Center
Michigan State University
55 South Harrison Avenue
East Lansing, MI 48824-1022
Phone: (517) 432-4000
Reservation Line: (800) 875-5090

 

Travel Information:
You can fly into Lansing http://flylansing.com/ (15 mins from MSU) or Detroit http://www.metroairport.com/ (1hr from MSU)

The attachment is (Airport Shuttle Hours) for a Kellogg shuttle to transport to/from Lansing Airport.  You can use http://www.michiganflyer.com/location-east-lansing.asp – if you use Michigan Flyer from the Metro, you will still have to use the Kellogg shuttle unless you want to walk.  It’s about a mile from the Michigan Flyer drop off/pick up (at the Marriott off campus).

The golf course is http://www.golfmsu.msu.edu/ And yes, the outing is Monday 6/18/12 at 3pm – foursomes.  As soon as I know the cost I will let you know.

The vendor show is at the football stadium  http://www.msuspartans.com/facilities/spartan-stadium.html The show is specifically on the fourth floor (photo 11/27) http://www.msuspartans.com/view.gal?id=29685

 

EU Donates $2,500 to the EESF!

September 26, 2011 EU News, EU Website No Comments

At the National Association of Elevator Contractors 2011 Convention and Conference in New Orleans the Board of Directors of Elevator U presented Barbara Allen, Director of the Elevator Escalator Safety Foundation a check for $2500. Elevator U is proud to support the Elevator Escalator Safety Foundation and will continue to do so in the future. Elevator U worked with the EESF to create the Rise Up Safe Rider Program which is geared for the College/University setting. For more information visit http://www.eesf.org/education/riseupsaferider_information.html

Pictured Front: Barbara Allen – EESF Director &Martin Culp – EU President

Back Row:  Brad O’Guynn, Bob Schumacher, Laurie Dueitt, Glenn Duncan, Mark Ortman, Steve Pydynowski and Tom Sybert

Join EU Today!

September 20, 2011 EU Conferences, EU Members, EU News, EU Website No Comments

Become a Member of Elevator U!

This might just be the best investment you can make this year! If you would like to become a member of Elevator U, please fill out the membership application on our EU Registration site.

 

 

 

Elevator World Discounts for Elevator U Members

Now members of Elevator U can receive discounts on both print and digital subscriptions to ELEVATOR WORLD magazine.  All members of Elevator U will automatically receive a FREE six-month digital subscription, sent to your e-mail address on file.  After the trial period, your digital subscription can continue each year for only $15 (regularly $25).  Members can also save 20% when they subscribe to the printed version of ELEVATOR WORLD – only $60.00 for one-year (regularly $75). Subscribers of ELEVATOR WORLD also receive a 15% discount on all educational materials including continuing education!

To take advantage of these discounts, simply enter the code word “Elevator U” in the comments section upon checkout at www.elevatorbooks.com. The discount will be reflected after purchase.

For more information, or to order your subscription by phone, contact Brad O’Guynn at Elevator World:

Phone:  (800) 730-5093, Ext. 38
e-mail:  brad@elevator-world.com

 

Click The Video Below To Watch Professional Member Dave Flint From The University of Michigan Talk About Elevator U

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Professional members shall be those individuals who are Facility Managers, Mechanics, Architects, or Engineers. They shall not be employees or principals of any business entity controlling or directing the application, manufacture, distribution, sales, or marketing of products and services. Professional members shall be eligible to vote, serve on committees, and to hold any office of ELEVATOR U.

Industry members shall be those individuals who are employees or principals of any business entity controlling or directing the application, manufacture, distribution, sales, or marketing of products and services. Industry members shall be eligible to vote, serve on committees, and to hold any office of ELEVATOR U.

Affiliate members shall be those individuals who are in the industry, such as consultants and employees of consulting or inspection concerns and government agencies or inspectors, and who share an interest in the activities of ELEVATOR U. Affiliate members shall be eligible to vote and shall be eligible for election to the Board of Directors.

Associate members shall be those individuals who are not actually within the industry, such as educators and employees of business concerns and government agencies, but who share an interest in the activities of ELEVATOR U. Associate members shall not be eligible to vote nor shall they be eligible for election to the Board of Directors.

Honorary members shall be professional, industry, or associate members who have been members in good standing in ELEVATOR U, have reached the age of retirement, and have been recommended for such change in status by documented application to the Secretary. Members so qualified may, upon approval of their application by ELEVATOR U, be granted the status of Honorary Member. They shall have the rights and privileges of a professional, industry or associate member in accordance with the classification held at the time of application for change in status.

A copy of the by-laws will be available to any active member of the Elevator U organization.

 

Welcome To The Elevator U Website!

September 2, 2011 EU Website Comments Off

Elevator U supports and encourages the exchange of ideas and information relative to vertical transportation in academic facilities. Membership includes university facility managers, consultants, vendors and others with ties to the elevator industry. Elevator U provides many resources including an updated email mailing list and annual conferences.

We encourage you to join our free mailing list so we can keep you up to date on what’s happening! This is free to everyone so if you’re not a member of Elevator U our e-Newsletter is going to be your opportunity to see the benefits of becoming a member!

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2011 – Elevator U Conference Registration Now Open

February 14, 2011 EU Conferences, EU Members, EU News, EU Website 1 Comment

Elevator U Conference – 2011

Tuesday, June 07, 2011 8:00 AM -
Thursday, June 09, 2011 2:00 PM (Eastern Time)
Penn State University – Penn Stater
800-233-7505
215 Innovation Boulevard
State College, Pennsylvania 16803
United States
Map and Directions

The 14th annual Elevator U conference is planned for June 7-9, 2011.  The conference is being hosted by Penn State University (Brad Haldeman), State College, PA. It will be located at the Penn Stater in State College, PA. Visit Lodging link for additional information.

The agenda includes great educational sessions for all, a vendor show, silent auction and the return of the popular, Vendor-mercials.

Conference Brochure - ElevatorU-Conference-Handout-2011

Day 1 – Tuesday June 7th, 2011
- 9 am to 4 pm - Factory Tour of Wirerope Works
- 5-9 pm – Social Event

Day 2 – Wednesday June 8th, 2011
- Educational Sessions – Hollister Whitney – MRL’s, Certified Conveyance Training Corp – Kinetic Door Force Measurement Tool, Magnetek – Elevators vs. Auxiliary  Power Generators, Planning, Design & Successful Integration of New Technologies.
- Vendor-Mercials
- Vendor Expo – During Lunch & Dinner
- Dinner, Open Bar, EESF Silent Auction

 

Day 3 – Thursday June 9th, 2011

- Educational Sessions Morning – MRL vs. Hydraulic – When, Where, Why? Crackerbarrel, Elevator World – Industry Update.
- Closing Luncheon

EU Conference Fees
$200 per person - 3-Days – EU Member
$350 per person - 3-Days – EU Non-Member

CANCELED – Separate CEU Session – 1 Full Day – Separate from the rest of the conference. (June 8th, ALL DAY, 8am to 5 pm) .8 Continuing Education Units or CEU’s (8 Hours)


Exhibitor Fees - 10 X 10 Foot Exhibit Space
$900 per booth space/company EU Member - Includes Exhibit Table & Educational Conference For One Representative.
$130 per person for an extra worker
8 x 2.5 Foot Draped Tables Provided

$1100 per table/company EU Non Member - Includes Exhibit Table & Educational Conference For One Representative.
$200 per person for an extra worker
8 x 2.5 Foot Draped Tables Provided

As with every year, plan on great learning experiences, interesting conversation and awesome networking opportunities from your colleagues. Register today through our online registration website.

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