2009 CALENDAR of EVENTS
Includes luncheons, workshops, networking mixers and annual golf invitational.
Programs and meeting dates subject to change based on
speaker availability.

8th
LUNCHEON

11:30AM - 1:15PM

"After the Election: OC Update with OCBC"
Speaker: Kristine Leathers Murray, Vice President of Government Affairs, Orange County Business Council
Location: DoubleTree Hotel, Santa Ana (55frwy @ MacArthur)
Registration Closed

27th
Tech Training
8AM - 4PM

"ADOBE® InDesign CS3" Seminar LEVEL 2
Joint BDAOC and SMPS OC event.

Location: New Horizons Training Center, Anaheim
Registration Closed

FEB. 5th
LUNCHEON
11:30AM - 1:15PM

"Business Development During Recessionary Times
Using Relationship Marketing to Identify the Hidden Opportunities"

Speaker: Sam Manfer, Author / Global Trainer
Location: DoubleTree Hotel, Santa Ana (55frwy @ MacArthur)
Registration Closed

FEB. 18th
MIXER 
5PM - 7:30PM

Networking Mixer / Wine Tasting Event
Joint BDAOC and PEMA Event
Location: WineStyles, 2646 Dupont Dr., Irvine

(corner of Jamboree & Dupont)
REGISTER Here

MARCH 5th LUNCHEON
11:30AM - 1:15PM

OCTA: What's next now that the Economic Stimulus Package has been signed into law?
Speaker:  Tom Bogard, P.E., Director of Highway Program,
Orange County Transportation Authority

Location: DoubleTree Hotel, Santa Ana (55frwy @ MacArthur)
REGISTER Here

MARCH 12th WORKSHOP
Part 1
08:00AM - 11:45AM

Successful Marketing
"Position, Prepare & Present" 3-Part Series
"Part 1 - "Present"
Seminar series presented by experts in the field. Register for all three sessions in advance and save!
Location: Mezzanine Rest/Conference Room, Irvine
REGISTER Here

APRIL 2nd
LUNCHEON
11:30AM - 7:30PM

Most K-12 bonds pass by a landslide, then stymied by State budget crisis.
How will the economic stimulus package benefit our k-12 schools?
Location: DoubleTree Hotel, Santa Ana (55frwy @ MacArthur)
REGISTER Here


APRIL 23rd
MIXER
05:00PM - 7:30PM

BDA/OC Networking Mixer for the A/E/C Industry
No host, informal networking event. No fee - No RSVP required
Location: Steelhead Brewery, 4175 Campus Drive (@ Bridge St)

in the City of Irvine
Directions: www.steelheadbrewery.com/i-directions.htm


MAY 7th
Conference
11:30AM - 1:15PM

"2nd Annual Spring Green Fair"  Metropolitan Water District
Location: MWD Courtyard (next to Union Station)
For information go to www.mwdh2o.com


Where's the Work? Current and Future Construction Contract Opportunities Available at the Metropolitan Water District
Location: DoubleTree Hotel, Santa Ana (55frwy @ MacArthur)
Reservations closed



MAY 13th
WORKSHOP
08:00AM - 11:45AM

"Position, Prepare & Present" Successful Marketing 3-part Series
"Part 2 - "Prepare"
Seminar series presented by experts in the field.
Location: Mezzanine Rest/Conference Room, Irvine
SOLD OUT - Reservations closed


JUNE 4th
LUNCHEON
11:30AM - 1:15PM

"Orange County - In the Herd or Best of Breed?"
How Orange County Has Been Handling the Current Economic Climate and Why it Matters to You and Your Business

Speaker: John Moorlach, Orange County Supervisor, 2nd Dist.
Location: DoubleTree Hotel, Santa Ana (55frwy @ MacArthur)
REGISTER Here


SOLD OUT
JUNE 10th
WORKSHOP
08:00AM - 11:45AM

"Position, Prepare & Present" Successful Marketing 3-part Series
"Part 3 - "Present" - "Bring it home in the shortlist interview."
Seminar series presented by experts in the field.
Location: Mezzanine Rest/Conference Room, Irvine
SOLD OUT - Reservations Closed


JUNE 17th
MIXER
05:30PM - 7:30PM

"Networking Mixer" Joint No-Host Event BDA/OC & PEMA
Open to all A/E/C, environmental and supporting firms.
Location: JT Schmid's Brewery, 2415 Park Ave., Tustin @ "The District of Tustin - Tustin Legacy, corner or Barranca and Jamboree
-No RSVP, No Fee, No-Host event. Appetizers sponsored by TestAmerica


JUNE 25th
CONFERENCE

09:30AM - 2PM

"Camp Pendleton: US Marine Corps Opportunities:
Hosted by: Society of American Military Engineers

Co-Hosted by: BDA/OC
Location: Camp Pendleton, South Mesa Club Ballroom
For information & Registration go to www.sameoc.org


JULY 9th
LUNCHEON
11:30AM - 1:15PM

"The Future of Healthcare; what's next in the OC?" Panel
Participants:  Kaiser and Hoag (1 additional speakers pending)
Location: DoubleTree Hotel, Santa Ana (55frwy @ MacArthur)
REGISTER Here

AUG. 20th
MIXER
5:30PM-8PM

Premier Summer Networking Soiree
"15-Minutes with BD Veterans"
Location: Strawberry Farms, Irvine
(no luncheon event in August)

Reservations Open July 10th


SEPT. 18th
GOLF
09:00 AM - 3:00PM

BDAOC "Aloha Summer Golf Invitational"
Sponsorships available
Location: Tijeras Creek Golf Club, Rancho Santa Margarita
SPONSOR & REGISTRATION Here


OCT 1st
LUNCHEON
11:30AM - 1:15PM

Dept. of General Services: "How Projects effected by the current buget crisis are being delivered" 
Location: DoubleTree Hotel, Costa Mesa


NOV. 5th
LUNCHEON
11:30AM - 1:15PM

Economic Outlook; Orange County, the State & the Nation
Speaker:  Dr. Esmael Adibi, director of the A. Gary Anderson Center for Economic Research and Anderson Chair of Economic Analysis at Chapman University
Location: DoubleTree Hotel, Costa Mesa


Holiday Social
Location: tba

JAN. 2010
Luncheon
11:30AM - 1:15PM

Water Districts Panel (tentative)
Location: DoubleTree Hotel, Costa Mes

     
MEETING INFORMATION & POLICIES

Monthly luncheon meetings are provided as a way for our members to enjoy quality speakers and networking. Our meetings are held at fine hotels in the Costa Mesa area on the first Thursday of the month (typically DoubleTree Santa Ana). Meetings begin at 11:30 AM and end at approximately 1:30 PM. Information on specific locations is provided on our Events page.

Payment required in advance or at the door for admittance to apply. No refunds 72hr in advance of meeting date. Reservations not honored will be billed for the full meal fee.

Luncheon Costs (subject to change)
Members: $45.00
Non-Members: $55.00
Workshop Costs: Vary based on subject.

NETWORKING MIXERS

Join A/E/C industry professionals as they gather for evening networking mixers to get acquainted and share business leads. Reservations and payment required for Wine Tastings. Mixers are free, no-host events. Bring plenty of business cards!

  • February 18, 2009 - Wine Tasting Event
  • April tba, 2009

*Mixer Location: Steelhead Brewery, Irvine

Wine Tasting Location:
Wine Styles - 2646 Dupont, Ste. C-20, Irinve


TO REGISTER: you may place a reservation by calling (714) 832-5741 or by submitting a reservation form by 12:00 noon the day prior to the meeting (see links above under specific event dates).


 
 

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