From EngineBuilder

The Production Engine Remanufacturers Association (PERA) recently announced its preliminary schedule for the upcoming Annual Conference, scheduled for Sept. 20-23 at Eagle Crest Resort in Ypsilanti, Mich.

To register for PERA's 66th Annual Conference, log on to the PERA website to complete the form or contact Nancie Boland at nancieboland@pera.org.

Tuesday, September 20

11:30 a.m.: Lunch

Wine Tour - Tour will include a visit to three vineyards

12 p.m.: Golf Outing (Eastern Michigan University’s Eagle Crest Golf Club)  

6:30-8 p.m. Opening Reception   


Wednesday, September 21

7-8 a.m.: Breakfast  

8 a.m.:  Depart hotel for Melling

10-4 p.m.: Spouse Tour  

9-11:45 a.m.: Tour and lunch at Melling in Jackson, Mich.

12 p.m.: Depart for MAHLE

1:30-3:15 p.m.: Tour MAHLE piston ring facility in St. Johns, Mich.

3:30 p.m.:  Depart for hotel

5 p.m.:  Return to hotel – evening open

Thursday, September 22

8-8:45 am:  Working Breakfast – Internet and social networking, a glimpse at the future, presented by Arthur Talbot

8:45-9:30 a.m.: GM Duramax Engines, presented by Roy Berndt

9:45 a.m.:  Depart for tours/boxed lunch

10 a.m.:  Spouse Tour (Henry Ford & Greenfield Village)
                                                     
10:30-12:30 p.m.: Tour Dart Machinery

12:45 p.m.:  Depart for Henry Ford Museum/Box Lunch

1:30-5 p.m.: Tour of Henry Ford Museum
 
5:30-6:30 p.m.: Cocktails, hors d’oeuvres, Model T rides

6:30 p.m.: Dinner at Eagle Tavern

Friday, September 23
7:30-8 a.m.: Breakfast 

8:30 a.m.: Depart for Roush                                            
 
9-11 a.m.: Roush Tour

11:15 a.m.:  Depart Roush     
 
For more information about PERA, visit www.pera.org.