Jim Kellett Takes the Lead at ECAO 2011 ECAO Industry Conference

ECAO CONFERENCEPURA VIDA!!TThe Electrical Contractors Association ofOntario welcomed 129 delegates to the JWMarriott Guanacaste Spa and Resort Hotelin Liberia, Costa Rica, from March 19 to26, 2011. Costa Rica should be consideredone of the world’s rarest jewels. With warmwaters year-round, an unparalleled tourisminfrastructure, limitless attractions spanningtwo coasts, tropical rainforests, activevolcanoes, windswept mountaintops anda high density of wildlife, Costa Rica is anexciting, adventurous, vibrant and exoticplace to explore.The country prides itself on its ecologicalvalues that would embarrass many in theso-called modern world. It is also the onlycountry in Latin America that is neutral, withno military. Instead, the focus is on education,health, community and the environment.It’s no wonder the popular CostaRican phrase “Pura Vida,” literally meaning“Pure Life,” is used to express a philosophyof strong community, perseverance, resiliencein overcoming difficulties with good spirits,enjoying life slowly, and celebrating goodfortune, no matter how small.With its stunning surroundings, Costa Ricawas ready to provide the ECAO delegateswith the “kind of beauty” that hurts the eyesand was sure to guarantee an extraordinarilyunforgettable experience.Delegates were welcomed by the JWMarriott’s warm hospitality and stunning5-star property with a relaxing spa-likeatmosphere. With stunning sunsets onthe beachfront every night and wonderfulservice-with-a-smile all day, it was not difficultto settle in.Ontario Electrical Contractor14