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- Annual Conference – Golf Tournament
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- Annual Conference – Vendor Presentations
- Annual Conference – Exhibit at Vendor Fair
How do I post a message the forum?
If you are not receiving emails from the forum you may need to contact your IT department to allow our emails to go past spam blockers, provide them with this information:
Email: forum@powerusers.org
IP: 162.242.144.87
ServerName: powerusers.org
There are two ways to post a message to the forum(s):
- From your employer email account (ex. Outlook):
- 7F Discussion forum address: 7f@powerusers.org
- STUG Discussion forum address: stug@powerusers.org
- CCUG Discussion forum address: ccug@powerusers.org
- HRSG Discussion forum address: hrsg@powerusers.org
- Generator Discussion forum address: generator@powerusers.org
- Surplus Parts forum address: surplus-parts@powerusers.org
- Emergency forum address: emergency@powerusers.org
- Employment forum address: employment@powerusers.org
- Create a post from the website:
- Log in to the forum, select the appropriate forum (ex Discussion)
- To create a new subject post – click “Post New Thread” button
- To respond to an existing Thread – select the desired Thread and click “Reply to Thread” button and enter text in the “quick post” block
How do I join the Forum?
By signing up for the Conference you are automatically registered in the Forum. You should have received an email from 7F Users Group informing you of your membership.
Can anyone be a member to the forum?
No, only end users of the equipment (owners, operators) may have access to the forums. This is validated and monitored by the Steering Committee. General Electric and 3rd party vendors are not permitted.
What is the Power Users Forum used for?
The Power Users Forum provides the User community a place to ask questions and get answers from people in the same industry. The Forum is focused around the General Electric 7FA style gas turbine, auxiliaries, controls, D11 Steam turbines, and 7FH2 Generators.
What are Threads and Posts?
A “thread” is a main topic in the communication. A “post” is an individual response to a thread subject. If a new topic is presented, a thread is created. If you respond to an existing thread it will show up as a post.
What type of Forums are there?
There are several forums:
- Discussion: for general communications and troubleshooting
- Announce: used by Steering Committee members to provide the users updates for the website and upcoming conferences
- Surplus Parts: Need a part or selling a part? Post that in this forum
- Emergency: For something you need help with ASAP, can be any topic
- Employment: A location where companies can post employment opportunities
What are Galleries & Where are Conference Archives (conference presentations)?
Galleries can be found by placing your pointer over “Forum” in the header. A drop down will appear for you to select “GE Energy” or “Conference Archives”. Both gallery’s have technical documents from GE and from previous conferences.
How do I gain access to the different forums?
Once you register as a user you will automatically gain access to all the forums.
How do I get emailed posts?
Once you register as a user you will automatically start receiving email posts/messages from the forum. You can opt out of email by sending an email to the steering committee. You can do that by placing a message here: www.powerusers.org/contact-us/
If I choose “Remember Me” how long will I remain logged in?
Your login will last for 10 hrs from your last activity on the site before you are automatically signed off.
When is the golf tournament?
The golf tournament location and details can be found on the golf tournament tab for the applicable User group conference.
Where is the golf tournament?
The golf tournament location and details can be found on the golf tournament tab for the applicable User group conference.
Where is the link to register for the golf tournament?
Go to “Annual Conference” tab, choose the applicable User group conference and click on “Golf Tournament” tab. You will see the link to register for the golf tournament.
What is the golf tournament fee?
The cost for golf tournament fees can be found on the “Golf Tournament” tab of the applicable User group conference information.
What is the cost to rent golf clubs?
The cost for renting golf clubs is can be found on the “Golf Tournament” tab of the applicable User group conference information.
Can my spouse participate in the golf tournament?
No. The golf tournament is for Users attending the conference and vendors registered in a booth for the applicable User group conference vendor fair.
I am a vendor - Can I register for golf if I am not attending the vendor fair?
No. The golf tournament is for Users attending the conference and vendors registered in a booth for the applicable User group conference vendor fair.
I am a vendor – Can I be a golf tournament sponsor?
Yes. Please visit the “Sponsorship Opportunities” page for the applicable User group conference to see if there are any golf tournament sponsorship spaces available.
I am a vendor – Can I provide items for the User goodie bags?
Yes, if your company is registered for the applicable User group conference. Once vendor booths are sold we will send an email to all vendors attending the vendor fair with instructions for anyone interested in providing tournament prizes or items for goodie bags.
Can I give you goodie bag items at the tournament?
No. We will be putting goodie bags together the day before the tournament. Please ship all goodie bag items directly to the hotel to arrive no later than the Friday prior to the tournament.
Ship to:
Hotel Name
Atten: Sheila Vashi (User group conference name)
Hotel Addresss
Hotel City, State, Zip
How do I become a Sponsor?
Click on the “Annual Conference” tab, choose the applicable User conference and then click on the “Sponsorship Opportunities” tab. Click the “Purchase a Sponsorship” button and complete the sponsorship registration.
The website and sponsor registration site show the sponsorships are sold out but you just opened it. Is that correct?
The sponsorship registration link will be inactive until we go live at 12:00pm, Eastern, on date posted. If you see a message after that date showing the sponsorships are sold out, then, yes that is correct. The sponsorships usually sell out within 24 hours of going live.
What is included in my sponsorship?
All inclusions are listed in the Sponsorship Opportunities section of the applicable User conference. Click on the “Annual Conference” tab, choose the applicable User group and go to the “Sponsorship Opportunities” tab.
When will you have details on the upcoming conference sponsorships?
In response to our vendors who need to budget in the fall for sponsorships in the upcoming year… We will now post sponsorship levels and associated costs in October.
Will I be notified when the link to register for a sponsorship opens?
Yes, if you are on the vendor mailing list. If you are not on the vendor mailing list and would like to be added, please click on the “Resources” tab and then click on “Join the Vendor Mailing List”. Enter your information and submit. Once you submit, you will receive all future communications regarding Sponsorship Opportunities, Presentation Opportunities and Vendor Fair registration.
Does the sponsorship fee include the booth at the vendor fair?
Only for the Platinum and Gold Sponsors. For all other sponsorship levels….The booth fees are additional and can be confirmed through the vendor fair registration. Click on the “Annual Conference” tab and then click on “Vendor Fair Exhibitors” tab for the appropriate User conference to access the registration link.
Does the sponsorship fee include an opportunity to exhibit both evenings at the vendor fair?
For conferences with two night vendor fairs – Only for the Platinum and Gold Sponsors. All other sponsorship levels will have priority registration before going live with all vendors and may choose preferred exhibit evening.
Why can’t all sponsors exhibit both evenings?
For User conferences with two night vendor fairs – There are usually space limitations at the hotel and the goal is to offer exhibit opportunities to all vendors from our vendor base.
Can I be a sponsor if I don’t plan to exhibit at the vendor fair?
No. All sponsors are required to be exhibitors at the applicable User conference’s vendor fair.
As a Sponsor am I guaranteed a booth at the vendor fair?
Yes. Confirmed sponsors are given priority booth registration. Sheila Vashi will email the registration link to the sponsors following the schedule on the Vendor Fair Exhibitors tab of the applicable User conference.
How can I present during the conference?
We have breakout sessions designated for vendor presentations on Tuesday and Wednesday.
Can I submit an abstract for the upcoming conference?
Yes, while the “Submit an Abstract” link is open. To see the dates the link will be open, go to the “Annual Conference” tab, choose the applicable User group conference from the drop down and click on the “Presentation Opportunities” tab.
Will I be notified when the link to submit an abstract opens?
Yes, if you are on the vendor mailing list. If you are not on the mailing list and would like to be added, please click on the “Resources” tab and then click on “Join the Vendor Mailing List”. Enter your information and submit. Once you submit, you will receive all future communications regarding Sponsorship Opportunities, Presentation Opportunities and Vendor Fair registration.
Is there a cost to be a presenter?
Yes. The cost to present is $400.00.
Does the presenter fee include the booth at the vendor fair?
No. The booth fees are additional and can be confirmed through the vendor fair registration. Click on the “Annual Conference” tab, choose the applicable User conference in the drop down and click on “Vendor Fair Exhibitors” tab to access the registration link.
Can I present if I don’t plan to exhibit at the vendor fair?
No. All presenters are required to be exhibitors at the vendor fair for the applicable User conference.
As a Presenter, am I guaranteed a booth at the vendor fair?
Yes. Confirmed presenters who are not sponsors are given priority booth registration after the confirmed Sponsors. Sheila Vashi will email the registration link to the presenters following the schedule on the Vendor Fair Exhibitors tab of the applicable User conference.
Can I submit more than one abstract?
Yes. If you have more than one topic you feel would be of interest to the Users you may submit additional abstracts.
If I submit more than one abstract, am I guaranteed to present at least one?
No. Submitting more than one abstract may increase your chances of having a topic the Steering Committee wants to see presented at the conference but it does not guarantee that one of your topics will be chosen.
If I submit more than one abstract, can I be chosen to present more than one?
No. While you may have multiple topics of interest, the Steering Committee will choose only one per company.
When is the vendor fair?
The vendor fair date(s) can be found on the Vendor Fair Exhibitors tab of the applicable User conference.
When can I register for a booth?
The vendor booth registration schedule can be found on the Vendor Fair Exhibitors tab for the applicable User conference.
Will I be notified when the link to register for a sponsorship opens?
Yes, if you are on the vendor mailing list. If you are not on the mailing list and would like to be added, please click on the “Resources” tab and then click on “Join the Vendor Mailing List”. Enter your information and submit. You will receive an email within minutes asking you to confirm that you do want to be on the mailing list. Once you confirm, you will receive all future communications regarding Sponsorship Opportunities, Presentation Opportunities and Vendor Fair registration.
Can I exhibit both evenings?
For conferences with two night vendor fairs – The only vendors exhibiting both evenings are the Platinum and Gold Sponsors.
Why do you have a two night vendor fair and not allow all vendors to exhibit both evenings?
The vendor base has grown so much that it has become necessary to have two different vendor fairs with different vendors each evening. The goal is to reduce the number of booths each evening so the Users can realistically visit all booths within the three hour event.
What can the Vendors attend?
The conference is open to Users only unless noted otherwise on the agenda. See the agenda posted in the Annual Conference section for the applicable User Group.
How do I know what night I am exhibiting and/or my booth number?
For conferences with two night vendor fairs…The person who registered as the primary booth representative has received a confirmation showing all booth information.
How do I add a booth representative?
From the “Annual Conference” page, click on Vendor Fair Exhibitors tab. Click the “REGISTER NOW” button. The same link used to purchase booth space is used to register additional booth representatives.
10’W x 8’D Booths: Maximum of six representatives allowed in booth. Two representatives are included in the booth fee. Each additional representative @ $200.00 each.
20’W x 8’D Booths: Maximum of eight representatives allowed in booth. All eight representatives are included with this booth size.
Can my spouse be in the booth at the vendor fair?
Yes, if they are registered as one of your booth attendees.
How do I change one of my booth representatives?
You will need the email address and password from the original registration. Your emailed confirmation has instructions for modifying existing registrations.
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