(From left) EGSA Education Director George Rowley, his wife Beth, Pauline Pope and EGSA Vice President Michael Pope at the Board Reception in the President's Suite prior to the Convention.
Debbie Kelly (wife of EGSA President-Elect John Kelly, Jr.), 2008 EGSA President Warner Bauer and his wife, Donna at the Board Reception.
Mary Frances "Cookie" Mack, 2003 EGSA President Leo LeBlanc, Mary Kacvinsky, 2005 EGSA President Ray Kacvinsky and EGSA President-Elect John Kelly, Jr. at the Board Reception.
EGSA Manager of Conventions & Meetings Cara Collins, Brenda Hartzel (wife of 2010 EGSA President Ron Hartzel) and EGSA Executive Director Jalane Kellough at the Board Reception.
2009 EGSA President Greg Linton, Diane Brown and EGSA Director David Brown at the First-Timers/New Members Reception.
EGSA Members mingle with first-time attendees at the First-Timers/New Members Reception.
New EGSA Member Jim Crowley, Robert Tongue and EGSA Director Brad Fennell at the President's Reception.
EGSA President-Elect John Kelly, Jr., EGSA Secretary-Treasurer Deb Laurents, Debbie Kelly and 2004 EGSA President Steve Stoyanac at the President's Reception.
Nicole Oshefsky, Alexa Swindell, David Oshefsky and Katie Evans at the President's Reception.
Guests enjoyed the spectacular Florida weather. Several events, including the President's Reception, were held on the Mezzanine Terrace overlooking Tampa Bay.
Nine attendees from six new EGSA Member firms were recognized at the President's Reception along with 23 first-time attendees.
(From left) Mark McNeely, Jim Davies, Joe Hafich John Kelly, Jr. and Randy Weimer each received 100 EGSA Bucks for sponsoring a new EGSA Member.
This year's sold out Spring Manufacturers Showcase offered attendees an opportunity to network in a traditional exhibition setting.
Due to its popularity, Showcase hours were extended this Spring.
EGSA 2010 President Ron Hartzel of Eaton Corporation opened the Convention.
Speaker Bodine Balasco presented the Opening Keynote.
Speaker Shawn Delemeester offered attendees "the end-user's perspective."
Speaker Ron Autrey shared his experiences in bringing a 75-year-old company into the 21st century.
The Welcome Lunch serves as a preface to Monday afternoon's slate of committee meetings.
EGSA 2010 President Ron Hartzel briefed attendees on the committee meetings scheduled for Monday afternoon.
The Awards Banquet is considered the highlight of the Spring Convention.
EGSA On-Site Power School Instructor Todd Lathrop of Eaton Corporation (left) received an award from EGSA 2010 President Ron Hartzel in recognition of his five years of service as an Instructor.
EGSA On-Site Power School Instructor Herb Daugherty, formerly of Asco Corporation (right) received an award from EGSA 2010 President Ron Hartzel in recognition of his 25 years of service as an Instructor.
Leo LeBlanc, Methane Power Inc., received an Instructor Appreciation Award for his five years of service as an EGSA On-Site Power School Instructor.
2010 EGSA President Ron Hartzel presented Joe Hafich of Emergency Systems Service Co. (left) with the annual William Timmler Award in recognition of his long, outstanding work as Chairman of the Distributor/Dealer Committee.
EGSA Director Joe Hafich of Emergency Systems Service Co. received the 2010 William Timmler Award in recognition of his long, outstanding work as Chairman of the Distributor/Dealer Committee.
Joe Hafich, Emergency Systems Service Co. (left), and 2010 EGSA President Ron Hartzel, Eaton Corporation, with the 2010 William Timmler Award.
2010 EGSA President Ron Hartzel presented EGSA Membership Committee Chairman Bob Hafich of Emergency Systems Service Co. with the Leroy H. Carpenter Award, which is given annually to an individual EGSA member for long and outstanding service to the Association.
2010 EGSA President Ron Hartzel (Eaton Corporation), Joe Hafich, Bob Hafich (both of Emergency Systems Service Co.) and 2009 EGSA President Greg Linton (JRS Custom Fabrication).
About 200 On-Site Power Professionals, spouses and guests were in attendance at this year's Banquet.
2009 EGSA President Greg Linton (left) presents 2010 EGSA President Ron Hartzel with a plaque commemorating his investiture as President.
2010 EGSA President Ron Hartzel (right) presents 2009 EGSA President Greg Linton with a plaque honoring his service as President.
2009 EGSA President Greg Linton and his wife Stacy pose with their portrait, a traditional EGSA gift for the outgoing President.
Former EGSA Presidents (from left, rear) Herb Daugherty (1992), Greg Linton (2009), Gary Kidwell (2007, 2001), Ray Kacvinsky (2005), Leo LeBlanc (2003) and (front, left) Steve Stoyanac (2004) and Warner Bauer (2008).
2010 EGSA President Ron Hartzel (center) enjoys the support of former EGSA Presidents (from left, rear) Herb Daugherty (1992), Greg Linton (2009), Gary Kidwell (2007, 2001), Ray Kacvinsky (2005), Leo LeBlanc (2003) and (front, left) Steve Stoyanac (2004) and Warner Bauer (2008).
EGSA Standing Committee Chairmen presented brief reports on the results of their Committee Meetings.
Attendees carefully follow one of the more technical presentations.
Several spouses and guests enjoy breakfast on one of the Resort's many terraces.
Speaker Walter S. Howes presented the view "from Washington and Wall Street" on the industry's economic outlook.
Audience members were keen to hear Howes' predictions for the short term.
Speaker Todd Howe discussed how Tier 4 Interim implementation will impact each level of the industry.
Speaker Mark Foreman discussed how end-users and project developers can leverage on-site power generation as a valuable demand response resource.
Bill Pafford, Samuel Miller, Daniel Girard and Louis Chalifoux.
Mark Davis, Andy Ebert, John Meuleman and Steve Mcquaid.
Lanny Slater, Harry Ertel, Jim Davies and Dan Lemire.
Don Blackman, Ron Schroeder, Gary Kidwell and Armand Visioli of ASCO Corporation.
Ted Smet, David Walch, Pablo Arena and Charlie Habic.
Charlie Habic drives from the 8th tee.
Marty Morrill, Steve Stoyanac, David Zenthoffer and Leo LeBlanc.
John Svendsen, Jalane Kellough, Andy Ulavege and Van Murphy.
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Ed Paradowski, Rick Ortiz and Ray Kacvinsky
Todd Lathrop, David Santamaria, Tom Meline and Ron Hartzel.
Brad Fennell, Greg Enright, Brian Kahl and Rick Morrison.
Rick Chapple, Jim Fitzgerald, Darrel Watson and Rob Kruziki.
Bill Hasz, Stephen Halkett, Jim McDonald and Saul Munoz.
The Closing Reception featured a buffet or Irish favorites in honor of St. Patrick's Day.
Leo LeBlanc won second place award in the Golf Tournament.
Third place in the Golf Tournament came down to a coin toss.
Dawn Geske accepts her Fishing Award from Steve Evans.
