EASA New Zealand Chapter Annual AGM & Conference
7 March 2026 – Waipuna Hotel, Auckland

Agenda

Friday 6 March – Pre-Conference Events

• Site Visit: Tip Top Ice Cream Factory
  Meet in hotel lobby at 1:15 pm SHARP.
  Walk to site (25 minutes). Visit at 2:00 pm.
• BBQ: Gouk & Sullivan Workshop
  4 Gabador Place, Mt Wellington
  Kick off at 4:30 pm after Tip Top visit.

Ladies Outing – Saturday 7 March

Meet in lobby at 8:50 am. Bus to Auckland Art Gallery. Free time to explore the gallery or shopping centre. Lunch at Amano Restaurant at 12:30 pm. Bus departs at 2:00 pm returning to the hotel.

Contact Information

President: David Odering – Soco Limited
Phone: 06 354 3651 | Mobile: 021 145 6146
Email: dave@soco.co.nz

Secretary/Treasurer: Rose Divinagracia
Phone: 021 730 381
Email: admin@soco.co.nz
471 Tremaine Avenue
Palmerston North 4412

The Southeastern Chapter will hold a meeting March 12-14, 2026 in Myrtle Beach, SC. For full details download the event packet below.

District 4 (South Texas) - overnight meeting/shop tours. Flyer mid-March.

The EASA North Central Chapter presents its Spring Seminar, April 9-10, 2026. Featured will be the Principles of Medium and Large AC Motors workshop. For full details and registration form, download the packet below.

The EASA Northeastern Chapter has scheduled its spring conference for Monday, April 13, and Tuesday, April 14, 2026. The conference will be hosted at The Landing Hotel in Schenectady, NY. Featured will be Mechanical Repair Fundamentals on Monday and Electrical Testing of Three-Phase Motors on Tuesday. Both sessions will be presented by EASA Senior Tech Support Specialis Tom Bishop, PE. Download the full agenda and registration form below.

Location: White Oaks Conference Resort and Spa 
253 Taylor Rd, Niagara-on-the-Lake, ON L0S 1J0 

Dates: Friday April 17th – Sunday April 19th 2026 

Reservations: Please call: 1-800-263-5766 
When booking over the phone, please make sure to mention Easa Ontario 

Online link for reservations: https://reservations.travelclick.com/115170?groupID=4881413 

Please book early as room availability is limited, a higher rate will be charged for late bookings 

Room Rates: 
Standard Room - $269.00 + $15.00 Resort fee per night 
Superior 1 King Bed or Two Doubles 
Rates based on single/double occupancy 

Reservations must be made by March 11th, 2026 

Please book directly with White Oaks Conference Resort and Spa 
Must mention EASA Ontario when booking! 

PLEASE RESERVE EARLY! 

Hosted by:  EASA Midwestern Chapter
Waterfront Grille & Event Center 
610 Linden Drive, Arnolds Park, IA 513312
April 22nd – 24th, 2026

SPRING CHAPTER BUSINESS MEETING
EASA Mountain Empire District

April 23–25, 2026
SpringHill Suites by Marriott
1865 N Highway 191
Moab, Utah

Join the EASA Mountain Empire District for the Spring Chapter Business Meeting in Moab, Utah. This event includes industry presentations, networking opportunities, outdoor activities, and time to explore the Moab area.

EVENT SCHEDULE

Thursday, April 23
10:00 AM – Golf Scramble at Moab Golf Course
Check-in: 9:15–9:45 AM at the clubhouse

7:00 PM – Meet and Greet Social
Vendor tabletop displays, appetizers, and drinks

Friday, April 24

6:00 AM – 7:45 AM
Breakfast

8:00 AM – 9:00 AM
Deep Dive Into Motor Production – ABB Team

9:15 AM – 10:15 AM
VFD Efficiency Statistics and End-User Benefits – Intermountain Fuse Supply

10:30 AM – 11:30 AM
Overlooked Problems and Symptoms of Bad Rotors – Precision Coil & Rotor

11:45 AM – 12:20 PM
Lunch and Chapter/District Meeting

2:30 PM – 5:30 PM
Group Activity – Visit Deadhorse Point State Park
Transportation provided. Enjoy scenic views, snacks, and group photos.

7:15 PM
Group Dinner at the hotel

Saturday, April 25

6:00 AM – 8:30 AM
Breakfast

After 8:30 AM
Free time to explore Moab and surrounding areas. No organized district events.

HOTEL RESERVATIONS

SpringHill Suites by Marriott – Moab
Phone: (435) 355-0042

Mention the EASA Mountain Empire District to receive the group rate of $299 per night.

Reservation deadline: March 23, 2026
After this date, remaining rooms in the block will be released to the public.

REGISTRATION

Meeting Registration: $175 per attendee
Includes one guest (“plus one”).
Attendees under 17 attend free.

Additional guests (18 and older): $95 each

Vendor Tabletop Sponsorship: $150

Payment should be made payable to:
EASA Mountain Empire District

Mail registration and payment to:
Trent D. John
669 W. Quinn #12
Pocatello, ID 83202

GOLF SCRAMBLE

Location: Moab Golf Club
Date: April 23
Start Time: 10:00 AM
Check-in: 9:15–9:45 AM

Cost: $79 per player (includes cart)
Fees are paid directly at the golf course during check-in.

Participants should confirm participation by March 23 by emailing:
derwood542000@yahoo.com

We look forward to seeing you in Moab for networking, education, and a great time with fellow EASA members.

EASA South Central Chapter
Spring Meeting
April 30 – May 2, 2026

Location
Holiday Inn Beach Resort
14 Via Luna Drive
Pensacola Beach, FL 32561
Phone: 1-850-399-9263

Thursday – April 30, 2026

8:00 AM – Golf Tournament
Tiger Point
1255 Country Club Drive
Gulf Breeze, FL
Phone: 1-850-930-4653
Tee times begin around 8:00 AM. Carpool from the hotel.

6:00 PM – 9:00 PM Opening Reception & Registration

• Heavy hors-d’oeuvres
• Drink tickets for beer & wine
• Cash bar for other drinks
• Hospitality Suite open after reception

Friday – May 1, 2026

7:00 AM – 9:30 AM Breakfast Buffet

8:00 AM – 9:15 AM Technical Session
How To Detect And Prevent Rotor Failures
Presenter: Jason Phillips – Advanced Rotors

9:30 AM – 11:30 AM Roundtable Discussion
Facilitator: Tracy Queen – ICC International

Topics:

• Effective Communication
• Conflict Resolution
• Trust Building
• Collaborative Problem Solving

11:30 AM – 12:30 PM Lunch & Chapter Business Meeting

12:45 PM – 3:45 PM Gulf Coast Electric Motor Service Tour
Group bus transportation provided.

4:00 PM – 5:00 PM Vendor Tabletop Set-Up

6:30 PM – 9:30 PM Banquet Dinner Buffet & Speakers

• Drink tickets for beer & wine
• Cash bar for other drinks
• Hospitality Suite open after banquet

Saturday – May 2, 2026

7:00 AM – 8:00 AM Continental Breakfast

8:15 AM – 5:30 PM Naval Air Museum Tour

You don’t want to miss this!

• Bus departs hotel at 8:15 AM
• Guided tour: 9:15 AM – 11:15 AM
• Lunch buffet at Cubi Bar Cafe – 11:30 AM
• Free time to explore museum & gift shop
• Stop at Veterans Memorial Park
• Return to hotel approximately 5:30 PM

Meeting officially adjourned.

There are great restaurants within easy walking distance of the hotel.

To register, download the file below.

We are proud to announce the renewal of our partnership with the CWIEME – Berlin, one of the world’s leading winding fairs. As we enter our fourth year of collaboration, we continue to build on a strong tradition of fostering connections and driving innovation in the industry. Therefore, we propose to meet with all EASA members and non-members for our traditional pre-fair gathering, a format that has consistently brought value and success over the past three years, on the day before the fair, on Monday May 18, in the afternoon.

WHAT: EASA – CWIEME Berlin Conference & Networking
WHEN: Monday 18 May 2026 from 13:30 to 21:30
WHERE:  Berlin, Germany

Event Overview

The Electrical Apparatus Service Association (EASA) will hold a General Meeting in Brisbane, Australia.

Dates:
Friday, May 29, 2026
Saturday, May 30, 2026

Venue:
Stamford Plaza Hotel
Brisbane, Queensland, Australia

Meeting Activities

Friday – May 29

Included with registration:

Arrival lunch for attendees and partners

Tour of the WEG Gearbox Facility

• Transportation provided by coach

Evening gathering at XXXX Brewery

• Bar food provided (pizza, fries, etc.)
• Drinks at attendee’s expense

Saturday – May 30

Activities include:

Hotel Conference

• Lunch and coffee breaks provided
• Presentations from businesses supporting the motor repair industry
• Full agenda to be provided later

Partners Activity

• Winery lunch and tour

President’s Dinner

• Includes beer and wine
• Entertainment and activities
• Smart dress requested

Accommodation

Hotel: Stamford Plaza Brisbane

Room Type: Superior River View King
Rate: Starting from $350 per night (with breakfast)

To receive the discounted rate, bookings must be made before August 4, 2026 using the provided reservation link.

Registration Options

Most event activities (lunches, tours, and dinner) are included in the registration cost.

Registration Information Required

Participants must provide:

• Member company name
• Names of representatives and partners attending
• Number of attendees for each event activity
• Any dietary requirements

Payment Methods

Bank Transfer

• Bank: Commonwealth Bank
• Account Number: 10003401
• BSB: 063178

Cheque
Send to:
Secretary
Electrical Apparatus Service Association
10 Devon Avenue
Cowes, Phillip Island
VIC 3922, Australia

Email: secretary@easaregion10.com
Phone: 0451 013 147

Registration Deadline

Completed registration forms must be submitted by August 4, 2025.

The EASA Ontario Chapter Fall Meeting will be held at Blue Mountain Resort, September 11th - 13th. Watch for more details as they become available.

The highly anticipated EASA EAA Chapter Convention 2026 will take place in Rome, from the 1st to the 3rd of October.

The EASA EAA Chapter annual Convention is the most important event of the year for our members and the best business networking occasion for reaching potential customers, generating referrals, and expanding your knowledge.

WHY ATTEND
The annual Peer-to-Peer Congress is your chance to engage with top managers & experts and best service companies in the region and keep abreast of the latest trends and technology.

WHY PEER to PEER
Learning and networking with your peers represent an incomparable value:

• You face similar challenges that you can share and get honest feedback and ideas.
• You take advantage of the viewpoints and prior experience of others
• You can work together to develop an understanding of the market you both operate in.

WHAT: EASA EAA Chapter Convention

WHEN: 2-4 October 2025

WHERE: Rome Italy

WHO: EASA Members only

DRAFT GENERAL PROGRAM

Thursday 1 October 2026
09:00 – 13:00 Council Meeting (Only for EASA EAA Chapter Council Members)
19:00 – 22:00 Welcome drink and opening dinner

Friday 2 October 2026
09:00 – 17:30 Conferences, workshops, Karsten Moholt Award
9:00 -12:00 City Tour (Only for Spouse/partner)
Free Evening

Saturday 3 October 2026
09:00 – 13:00 Conferences, workshops, AGM
19:00 – 22:00 Cocktail & closing dinner