2024 OPEI Annual Meeting :: Ponte Vedra brochure

Annual Meeting

Ponte Vedra Beach, Florida June 24-26, 2024

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Golfers of all skill levels are welcome at the OPEI Louisville Golf Classic scramble. Get outside with old friends and connect with new ones on Ponte Vedra’s Ocean course.

Welcome to Ponte Vedra

On behalf of the staff of the Outdoor Power Equipment Institute, I’d like to welcome you the Ponte Vedra Inn & Club for our Annual Meeting. The event features three award-winning speakers focused on the global economy, communication, and the 2024 elections – as well as plenty of time for networking, and the annual OPEI Louisville Golf Classic. We’re looking forward to a dynamic program this year, with sessions designed to give attendees insight into the economic and political trends that will shape the industry. And we’ve made sure to provide plenty of time for members to connect and network during your stay here. This week you’ll hear from: • Alan Beaulieu, President, ITR Economics: 2024-2025: A Changing Landscape • Robert Costa, Chief Election & Campaign Correspondent for CBS News: Brace for Turbulence: Inside Campaign 2024 • Charles Duhigg, two-time New York Times bestselling author and Pulitzer Prize-Winning columnist: Supercommunicators: The Power of Conversation and Hidden Language of Connection

We’re excited to share that OPEI will receive the Kentucky Humane Society’s Humane Hero Award for 2024. Pictured above is KHS CEO Alisa Gray with Kris Kiser at Mulligan’s Mutt Madness. The national dog adoption is held annually at Equip Exposition.

Our senior staff will also be on hand to brief you on key areas of association engagement, including: • 2024 Industry Safety Messaging Campaign Chuck Bowen, Vice President, Communications and Member Relations

• Equipment Bans and Restrictions: 2024 State of Play Greg Knott, Senior Vice President, Standards and Regulatory Affairs • Electrification Trends in Outdoor Power Equipment Brandon Martin, Vice President, Battery and Electric Products & Industry Affairs • OPEI Market Data & Forecasting – Opportunities for Member Engagement Dan Mustico, Senior Vice President, Government & Market Affairs

In addition to the business sessions, I hope you’ll join us for the annual OPEI Louisville Golf Classic. Golf has been a way of life since Ponte Vedra Inn & Club introduced the first course to the region in 1928. Today, Ponte Vedra is renowned as one of the golf capitals of the East Coast.

All the best,

Schedule of Events Monday, June 24 th Annual Meeting Registration 2:30-5:00 PM OPEI Executive Committee Meeting 4:00-6:00 PM Annual Meeting Welcome Reception 6:00-8:00 PM Tuesday, June 25 th Breakfast Buffet 7:00-8:00 AM Welcome and Remarks 8:00-8:20 AM Introductions 8:20-8:40 AM Keynote: Alan Beaulieu 8:40-9:45 AM OPEI Market Data and Forecasting 9:45-10:15 AM Break 10:15-10:30 AM Equipment Bans and Restrictions 10:30-11:00 AM 2024 Indsutry Safety Messaging Campaign 11:00-11:30 AM Closing Remarks 11:30 AM-12:00 PM OTHER ACTIVITIES Spouse Breakfast/Chocolate Truffle Making Experience (Advance Registration) 9:00-11:30 AM OPEI Louisville Golf Classic (Advance Registration) 1:00 PM St. Augustine Lunch and Shopping Tour (Advance Registration) 12:00-5:00 PM Wednesday, June 26 th Breakfast Buffet 7:00-8:00 AM Welcome and Remarks 8:00-8:15 AM Keynote: Charles Duhigg 8:15-9:30 AM Break 9:30-9:45 AM Electrification Trends in Outdoor Power Equipment 9:45-10:15 AM Keynote: Robert Costa 10:15-11:45 AM Closing Remarks 11:45 AM-12:00 PM OPEI Board of Directors Meeting 12:00-5:00 PM OTHER ACTIVITIES Enjoy Ponte Vedra Inn & Club 12:00-5:15 PM Closing Reception and Dinner 6:00-10:00 PM

Meeting Program

Tuesday, June 25 th 8:00-8:20 — Welcome and Remarks Mike Clancy, Chair, OPEI Board of Directors 8:20-8:40 — Introductions Kris Kiser, OPEI President 8:40-9:45 — 2024-2025: A Changing Landscape Alan Beaulieu, President, ITR Economics Interest rates, inflation, labor, military conflicts, and a presidential election are on the minds of most leaders

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In Duhigg’s latest book, Supercommunicators , audiences learn why some people are able to make themselves heard, and to hear others, so clearly. As his storytelling moves from the writers’ room of The Big Bang Theory to the couches of leading marriage counselors, to CIA officers trying to recruit spies, Duhigg shows how to recognize conversations and the tips and skills we need to navigate them more successfully. In the end, Duhigg deli vers a simple but powerful lesson: With the right tools, we can connect with anyone. 9:30-9:45 — Break 9:45 -10:15 — Electrification Trends in Outdoor Power Equipment Brandon Martin, Vice President, Battery & Electric Products & Industry Affairs 10:15-11:45 — Brace for Turbulence: Inside Campaign 2024 Robert Costa SPONSORED BY: Sponsored by:

As the lead correspondent for CBS News covering the 2024 campaign, Robert Costa travels constantly talking to voters and candidates. In an eye-opening speech, he shares stories about his

reporting and offers valuable perspective on the issues and players, beyond the cliches and talking points. And Costa offers cool assessments of the major decision-makers and leaders in both parties and of the turbulence ahead. 11:45-Noon — Closing Remarks Kris Kiser, OPEI President

Social Functions

Monday, June 24 th Welcome Reception 6:00 - 8:00 p.m. | West Lawn

Join us as we open the Annual Meeting at the Ponte Vedra Inn & Club’s West Lawn. We’ll have time to connect with old friends and meet new ones as we sample creations from the hotel’s award-winning culinary team. Attire: Resort Casual

Tuesday, June 25 th Spouse Breakfast/Chocolate Truffle Making Experience 9:00 - 11:30 a.m. Cost: $95 – Reservation Required Breakfast – 9:00 - 10:00 a.m. – The class starts at 10:00 a.m.

Start your day with a lovely breakfast and conversation with old and new friends. Embark on a journey into the captivating world of chocolate truffles with our engaging class! Led by our skilled chocolatier, this hands-on session will unveil the secrets to crafting exquisite chocolate truffles. Learn the art of rolling artisan ganache, expertly coating in chocolate, and adding decorative touches. Following the culinary demonstration, guests will have the opportunity to practice their skills with assistance. OPEI Louisville Golf Classic 1:00 p.m. Ponte Vedra Inn & Club Ocean Course Reservation Required The OPEI Louisville Golf Classic, sponsored by Louisville Tourism, is a wonderful networking opportunity, and always a great afternoon for golfers of all skill levels. The Ocean Course has been a cornerstone amenity of the Ponte Vedra Inn & Club for more than 90 years. Originally designed by famed British architect and professional golfer Herbert Strong, the Inn & Club’s signature course has undergone three major renovations: first in 1947, again in 1998 and a recent historic renovation completed by golf course architect Bobby Weed along with MacCurrach Golf Construction. Green/Cart fees, a boxed lunch, and beverages are included. Attire: Golf SPONSORED BY:

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St. Augustine Lunch and Shopping 12:00 - 5:00 p.m. Cost: $ 210 – Reservation Required

Transportation will depart promptly at 12:15 p.m. due to reservations for lunch. Step aboard the pre-arranged transportation and enjoy the scenic coastal ride to St. Augustine to enjoy lunch with friends at St. Augustine Fish Camp. Following lunch, you will be free to enjoy the sights of St. Augustine, including shopping on St George Street, visiting the Ponce de Leon’s Fountain of Youth, taking a tour of the Lightner Museum, and visiting San Sebastian Winery or St. Augustine Distillery. Wednesday, June 26 th Enjoy Ponte Vedra Inn & Club 12:00 - 5:15 p.m. We are leaving Wednesday open for you to enjoy Ponte Vedra Inn & Club or its sister property The Lodge & Club at Ponte Vedra Beach. For Ponte Vedra Inn & Club Spa reservations, contact Kevin Sarmiento ksarmiento@pvresorts.com. Kevin will share information about services, pricing, and Spa dining options. Enjoy another round of golf on one of the stunning courses. For golf information and to learn more about the activities Ponte Vedra Inn & Club has to offer, visit www.pontevedra.com.

Closing Reception & Dinner 6:00 - 10:00 p.m. | Ballroom Patio and South Lawn Join us for an unforgettable evening as we bid farewell amidst the breathtaking backdrop of the historic Ponte Vedra Inn & Club’s south