Conferences & Conventions


Upcoming Conferences & Conventions
    • NYSBCA Annual Convention - October 15, 2010 at 05:00pm Montauk Yacht Club - 32 Star Island Road Montauk, NY 11954

      Read below to find out more information about the New York School Bus Contractors Association (NYSBCA) Annual Convention.  You can download forms from the links below.

      Convention Agenda

      Registration Form

      Sponsorship Opportunities


      Annual Convention Information

      The New York School Bus Contractors Association  (NYSBCA) was founded in 1950 and represents over two hundred companies involved in the pupil transportation industry, operating over 22,000 school vehicles in New York State and transporting over two million children each day, for a total of 100 million miles yearly.  NYSBCA will be holding its 56th Annual Convention October 15-17, 2010 at the Montauk Yacht Club located in Montauk, New York on the tip of Long Island.

      About the Convention:

      In the beginning of 2009, NYSBCA decided to promote its “Go Green, Ride Yellow” campaign.  The association has been working hard on getting children on school buses.  As you know, the yellow bus is not only the safest mode of transportation, but for every full school bus, it takes 36 personal vehicles off the road.  With today’s economy, NYSBCA has also been pushing the importance of not only keeping or getting children on the school bus, but we’ve been trying to educate NY school personnel about the cost-savings private transportation can provide.  The focus of this year’s convention will be on what school bus options are available, what expenses we see in the future and how privatizing school transportation can save districts money.  Join us for cutting edge information and take time to mingle with old friends and meet new ones.

      About the Area

      Long Island is the largest and longest island in the United States. A large body of water, the Peconic Bay, splits the eastern end to form two narrow peninsulas, commonly referred to as two forks. At Montauk, the extreme tip of the South Fork, the northern side opens to the waters of Block Island Sound with the Atlantic Ocean on the southern side.   For more information and Montauk history, go online to www.onmontauk.com.

      About the Yacht Club

      The Montauk Yacht Club is a destination resort unlike any other with a wealth of amenities and facilities to keep every member of your family active and occupied and always having a great time. The resort offers: heated indoor pool, two outdoor pools, saunas, surf camp, volley ball, horseshoes and bocce ball, tennis courts, spa, fitness center, nearby golf course, private lake beach and more!  The hotel’s address is 32 Star Island Road, Montauk, NY 11954.  To find out more, visit the resort’s website at www.montaukyachtclub.com.

      Room Reservations

      Room reservations can be made by calling the Montauk Yacht Club’s reservation department at (888) 692-8668 or directly at (631) 668-3100.  A discounted rate for the NYSBCA Annual Convention is $149 per night single or double occupancy, plus 11.625% tax.   Be sure to ask for the “NYSBCA Annual Convention” to secure the group rate.  Discounted rooms will be available until September 17th or until the room block is full.

       NYSBCA Annual Convention
      October 15, 2010

Recent Conferences & Conventions
    • New York School Bus Safety Competition - May 22, 2010 at 08:00am Lake Sebago - Harriman State Park Bear Mountain

      NYSBCA Announces its 39th Annual School Bus Safety Competition
      May 22, 2010 ~ Beginning at 8:00AM
      Lake Sebago in Harriman State Park

      DOWNLOADS:

      Application Packet (PDF)
      (Includes driver application, advertising & sponsorship opportunities, and competition information)

      Competition Rules and Regulations (PDF)

      Road Permit (DOC)
      (This is necessary for anyone bringing a large bus to the competition site)

      Judge Application (DOC)
      (No experience necessary to be a judge.  All judges receive a complimentary lunch.)

       New York School Bus Safety Competition
      May 22, 2010
    • 15th National Congress on School Transportation - May 16, 2010 at 07:00pm University of Central Missouri - Warrensburg, MO

      Since 1939 the National Congresses (formerly Conferences) on School Transportation have been held periodically with the primary objective of ensuring safe, efficient transportation for school children. Since 1980 the 300-plus delegates from around the country who comprise the NCST have convened each five years. The 15th NCST will meet in May 16-19, 2010, in Warrensburg on the campus of the University of Central Missouri.

      The delegates will deliberate and adopt proposed updates to the 2005 National School Transportation Specifications and Procedures (NSTSP). The Specifications and Procedures are the primary purpose and product of the Congresses, comprising the delegates’ formal recommendations for vehicles, equipment, and operational practices that contribute to the objectives of safety and efficiency. As stated within the introduction to the NSTSP, its intended use is that “the specifications for school buses and procedures for operation are available for states to consider when establishing their standards, specifications, recommendations, and guidelines.”

      For more information go to www.ncstonline.org.

       15th National Congress on School Transportation
      May 16, 2010

Address:
New York School Bus Contractors Association
P.O. Box 268
Latham, NY12110

Phone: (518) 220-9905 or (888) 973-8368
Fax: (518) 220-9906

Staff:
Jennifer Carroll, CMP
Executive Director
jennifer@nysbca.com

Andre Claridge
Government Affairs Representative
andre@pcpublicaffairs.com

Contact NYSBCA:
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