California PUC commissioner to keynote CalWA's quarterly luncheon June 5
May 16, 2007 - The California Wireless Association's first quarterly luncheon meeting is scheduled for June 5 at the San Ramon Marriott, 2600 Bishop Drive, San Ramon. The organization is especially excited to announce that Commissioner Timothy Alan Simon of the California Public Utilities Commission will be the luncheon's keynote speaker.

Commissioner Simon was appointed to the CPUC by Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger on February 15, 2007. Commissioner Simon previously served as the first African American appointments secretary in the Office of the Governor. In that position, he was responsible for gubernatorial appointments to more than 300 boards and commissions and approximately 200 exempt positions.

Prior to the being with the governor's office, Commissioner Simon served as general counsel and chief compliance officer for Global Crown Capital, LLC. He was responsible for development and implementation of legal and compliance polices for the investment firm.

Registration for the event will begin at 11:00 a.m. and the luncheon will begin promptly at12:00 noon. Advance reservations are being accepted to avoid waiting in registration lines at the door and to guarantee your admittance to the event. The ticket price of $65.00 includes a three course lunch and free parking. It is requested that you register by Tuesday, May 29 to guarantee a luncheon reservation. After this date, CalWA cannot promise that you will be able to order a lunch selection.

Please visit the CalWA website to prepay and register to attend this event.  If you would like additional information on the hotel location, please also visit the San Ramon Marriott website. The hotel has reserved a block of rooms if anyone is interested in making a reservation for a hotel accommodation.

The quarterly luncheon is expected to be as exciting as the inaugural Newport Beach launch.  The event will provide a great networking opportunity and a chance to meet with industry professionals from Southern and Northern California.

There is still time to become a CalWA event or annual sponsor. You can visit the CalWA website and click on the Membership Tab to review the benefits of the different levels of sponsorship that are available.  If you are interested in registering as a sponsor, please contact CalWA at info@calwa.org.