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IFPS 2012 Spring Meeting
February 29–March 3, 2012 • Embassy Suites USF, Tampa, FL

Please join us for the IFPS 2012 Spring Meeting being held February 29-March 3, 2012 at Embassy Suites USF, Tampa, Fla.
In addition to committee and board meetings, an optional tour of Gulf Controls Company, LLC will be held on Friday, March 2, 2012, and a technical workshop by CFC-Solar, Inc., “Oversights, Misconceptions and Common Mistakes When Designing and Troubleshooting Hydraulic Systems,” will be held on Saturday, March 3, 2012.

Hotel Reservations
Hotel reservations can be made online by visiting www.ifps.org or by calling the Embassy Suites Tampa - USF (near Busch Gardens) directly at 813-977-7066 (Group discount code: IFP) A discount hotel rate of $149+ tax /night has been secured.

Technical Workshop
“Oversights, Misconceptions and Common Mistakes When Designing and Troubleshooting Hydraulic Systems”

• March 3, 2012, 8:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. (lunch provided)
  
• Embassy Suites USF, Tampa, FL
  
• Presented by: CFC-Solar, Inc.

This technical workshop looks at design oversights and common mistakes that cause system problems and issues technicians need to address when troubleshooting. Energy-efficient systems that are misunderstood and unique will be explained in simple terms. Problems like shock, damaging pressure spikes, temperature effects on oil pressure, common cause of outrigger cylinder lock ups, and drifting booms, as well as many other subjects will be covered.

Schedule of Events

Wednesday February 29, 2012
8:00 AM – 9:00 AM — Strategic Planning Committee Meeting
9:00 AM – 12:00 PM — Certification Committee Meeting
12:00 PM – 1:00 PM — Lunch (on own)
1:00 PM – 2:00 PM — Certification Committee Meeting (cont)
2:00 PM – 4:30 PM — Education Committee Meeting
6:00 PM – 7:30 PM — Welcome Reception

Thursday, March 1, 2012
8:00 AM – 9:30 AM — Membership Committee Meeting
9:30 AM – 12:00 PM — FPEF Meeting
12:00 PM – 1:30 PM — Lunch
1:30 PM – 3:30 PM — Marketing Committee Meeting
3:30 PM – 5:00 PM — Finance Committee Meeting
6:30 PM – 9:00 PM — Dinner

Friday, March 2, 2012
8:00 AM – 11:00 AM — Board of Directors Meeting
11:00 AM – 12:00 PM — Strategic Planning Committee Follow Up
01:00 PM — Optional Tour

Saturday, March 3, 2012
8:00 AM – 4:00 PM — Technical Workshop

Fine Tune Your IFPS Specialist Training

Completing an IFPS Specialist Review session is easier than ever with our Live Distance Learning collaboration. An instructor will engage you in a live online experience with all the energy and expertise of traditional classroom training conducted from the comfort of your own location. There is no travel or lost work time.

IFPS Live Distance Learning takes place in a state-of-the-art training facility located at CFC-Solar, Inc., for three (3) weeks equating twenty (20) hours. Online delivery is offered during the evening hours and is accessed from your own computer with Internet access. A written certification test will be held in conjunction with each review session; additional test fees apply.

Hydraulic Specialist
Monday, March 12, 2012 --> 6:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.
Wednesday, March 14, 2012 --> 6:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.
Monday, March 19, 2012 --> 6:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.
Wednesday, March 21, 2012 --> 6:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.
Monday, March 26, 2012 --> 5:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.
Wednesday, March 28, 2012 --> 5:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.

Pneumatic Specialist
Tuesday, March 13, 2012 --> 6:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.
Thursday, March 15, 2012 --> 6:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.
Tuesday, March 20, 2012 --> 6:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.
Thursday, March 22, 2012 --> 6:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.
Tuesday, March 13, 2012 --> 5:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.
Thursday, March 29, 2012 --> 5:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.