I’ve got a great recap of last weeks Elevator U Conference in Quincy, IL! We had a great time and I’d like to thank everyone who attended. Special thanks to the presenters as well as those who sponsored, exhibited and attended the educational sessions. To give you an idea of how much of an action packed week it was, I was only able to check e-mails the night before the conference started. In addition to two weeks worth of new that’s on the show today, three tragic accidents occurred two of which involved children. This is the very reason why it is so important as an industry member to support the EESF.  Also we’re giving away our June Prize pack giveaway which includes great giveaways from some excellent companies and industry groups out there. So let’s get ready to rumble! On your mark, get set……go!

Thanks to the following companies who have donated goodies. Fujitec America, GAL, The National Association of Elevator Contractors, The National Association of Elevator Safety Authorities, The Elevator Escalator Safety Foundation, COMPANY SRL, Peelle, C.J. Anderson, Truxes, EMS Group, Elevator Bob’s Elevator Pictures, Minnesota Elevator, Inc, ElevatorGear.com & The ElevatorShack.com, ElevatorU.org

Calendar Of Events:
NAESA Calendar
NAEC Calendar
NAVTP Calendar
EIG SC Calendar
CEA Calendar
EAF Calendar
ECNY Calendar
CECA Calendar
EESF Calendar 
Elevator U Calendar
MESA Calendar 
NCEIG Calendar 

Sponsors/Listener Links:
ElevatorShack.com
ElevatorBob.com

News Links:
35 stunning elevator advertisements
Trapped in a elevator, all alone, some suggestions….  
Occupied Elevator: Living life in a lift for one day
Did you know? Interesting and important elevator statistics
Otis Elevator Company recognized for leadership in environmental sustainability
3 dead after construction accident in Austin
Mitsubishi Electric ships 400,000^th  Elevator/Escalator
MP accepts elevator bid for $260,700
Grandmother died after escalator fall
Clean energy is where Nevada jobs are growing
Eyewitness testifies in elevator shooting
Girl’s finger severed after getting caught in escalator handrail inlet
Hospital fire started in elevator motor authorities say
Boy who saw his brothers’ elevator-shaft death is drawn into lawsuit
Mother grateful for stranger’s escalator rescue
Troy Library selling artwork to pay for elevator
The adventure to “Space Elevator Week”
Tenants, officials up in arms over condition at apartment building
Child killed in elevator at wedding in Church
Intense competition over high speed elevator
Beacon Hill’s light-rail station filled with colorful art
Stimulus funds helping Schneider elementary install needed elevator
Surfing elevator news
Monday first tasks, the Space Elevator Games
Innovative escalator design allows mobility impaired people to travel  
Contrary to reports some Metro escalators are always out of service?
Safetycommunity.com Elevator Accident
Plea for information over vicious attack on escalator in UK
Student concept: Wheelchair friendly escalator design
Riding Escalators: A summer safety reminder
Disabled elevator strands subway rider for hours
Widow sues over husband’s death at Shea Stadium
Dubuque elevator operator knows ups and downs of job
Violations found with elevator where child died

 Ever have a week where you had a million things to do and knew that there just weren’t enough hours in the day? This always happens when I’m covering for people at work. When my coworkers are on vacation I truly realize just how valuable they are. Well this week I was trying to bring you an interview but technical difficulties brought that to a halt, so a regular new packed show today. Next week is the Elevator U Conference in Quincy, IL and it's going to be great! I’m looking forward to seeing many of you at that event. Because it will be very busy next week in Quincy there most likely won’t be a show. If something should change from that plan you’ll be the first to know. As always, thanks for tuning in today see many of you next week!

Calendar Of Events:
NAESA Calendar
NAEC Calendar
NAVTP Calendar
EIG SC Calendar
CEA Calendar
EAF Calendar
ECNY Calendar
CECA Calendar
EESF Calendar 
Elevator U Calendar
MESA Calendar 
NCEIG Calendar 

Sponsors/Listener Links:
ElevatorShack.com
Elevator U 2009 Educational Conference
ElevatorBob.com
“A Lesson On Fire” – From ‘The Office’ – Very Funny!

News Links:
Have you ever been hit with a ridiculous fine??
Raleigh SWA staff working to get building elevator  
RFP: design open federal regulations
John J. Nolan passes away
Elderly targeted by pickpockets in down county
Proposal for the ThyssenKrupp Elevator Competition – Much Better Pictures
Odd sensation induced by moving-phantom
News organizations meet behind closed doors
Elevator Rescue
Schindler Chief Visits ’06 death site
Man found stabbed in elevator
The standard New York elevator
Bid OK’d to install elevator at Etowah Middle School
More people walking, biking riding the bus to Metro Stations
EW – Snapshot of the week
Cooper Union is ‘Great Art’ with bad elevators
Space Elevator climbing and beaming competition schedule
Elevators make monkeys of us  
Explosion in elevator kills man in downtown Kyiv
Car-Powered Russian construction elevator
Elevator video clears Sunrise man of battery
The History of the American Elevator Industry – 1850-2001 – Free Online Book
Underground explosion cuts power, traps people
Landlord says elevator shutdown was unavoidable
New elevator opens access for many church members
Teen dies after fall down Iowa elevator shaft
City Hall rally for Elevator Safety Bill
Man attacks elderly woman in elevator
Will the first space elevator be inflatable?