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NIA 2004 CONVENTION SURVEY
Tucson, Arizona - March 24 - 27

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KEYNOTE SPEAKERS/SESSIONS/PRESENTATIONS
  • Together, We're Even Better
    Mike McKinley - Keynote Speaker
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  • Success by Association
    Vaughan Privett - Keynote Speaker
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  • Liquid Natural Gas (LNG) - A Growing Business Segment for Our Industry?
    Linda Echterhoff and Sean Soady
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  • Labor Relations Challenges in the 21st Century: A Survival Guide for Merit Shop Contractors
    Eric N. Athey, Esq
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  • Is Mold a Real Danger?
    Gary Auman and Larry Nelles
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  • Refractory Ceramic Fiber - An Update on Product Stewardship and the Current Regulatory Environment
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  • Health and Safety BestPractices
    Gary Auman and Dale Haden
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  • Asbestos Legislation - What Does This Mean for You?
    Theodore Brodie
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  • Liquid Natural Gas (LNG) Roundtable Exchange
    Linda Echterhoff and Sean Soady
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  • Promoting the Industry Online with the NIA Website
    Shannon Rhodes
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TECHNICAL PAPER PRESENTATIONS
  • The Impact of High Natural Gas Prices on the Mechanical Insulation Industry
    Gordon H. Hart, P.E., Artek, Inc.
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  • Energy Codes for Insulation Thickness
    Roger Schmidt, Nomaco/K-Flex and Kartik Patel, Armacell LLC
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  • An Evaluation of Self-Drying Insulation for Use on Chilled Water Piping
    Chris Crall, Owens Corning
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  • Ship Configurations and Insulation Design/Application
    Pat Fulton, Silencing Ocean Systems and Gerald Cox, Performance Contracting, Inc
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ENTERTAINMENT
Welcome Reception - Mexican Fiesta
  • Food
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  • Entertainment - Bwiya Toli
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Associates' Night - Wild Wild West
  • Food
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  • Entertainment - the Young Country Variety Band
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President's Gala Dinner/Dance
  • Food
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  • Entertainment - Affinity
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  • Overall Rating
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MANUFACTURERS' DESSERT HOSPITALITY SUITES
  • Format of Event
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  • Overall Rating
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SPOUSE/GUEST PROGRAMS
Women's Health and Fitness Series: Part One
Spouse Networking Brunch
  • Quality of Speaker, Dr. Marietta Anthony
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  • Overall Rating
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Women's Health and Fitness Series: Part Two
A Morning of Yoga
  • Quality of Instructor
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  • Overall Rating
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OPTIONAL ATTRACTIONS
4-Wheeling Jeep Adventure
  • Location of Event
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Kartchner Caverns
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Desert Museum
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Pima Air Museum & Bone Yard
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Horseback Trail Ride
  • Location of Event
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RECREATIONAL TOURNAMENTS
Golf Tournament
  • La Paloma Country Club
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  • Tournament Organization
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Tennis Tournament
  • Westin La Paloma tennis facilities
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  • Tournament Organization
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SITE AND SERVICE
  • NIA Staff
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  • Westin La Paloma Staff/Service
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  • Site Location- Tucson
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  • Facilities of the The Westin La Paloma Resort and Spa
Excellent Good Fair Poor
TRANSPORTATION
  • Did you use the American Airlines discount offer?
Yes No
  • Were you pleased with this arrangement?
Yes No
  • Would you use a similar arrangement next year for Las Vegas, Nevada?
Yes No
  • Please indicate your choice of airline travel to Las Vegas, Nevada?
  • Did you rent a car during your stay in Arizona?
Yes No
  • If yes, from whom?
How important were the following elements when deciding on attending this year's convention?
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How important are the following elements when deciding on whether or not to attend next year's convention in Las Vegas, Nevada?
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COMMUNICATIONS/MARKETING
  • Pre-Convention Promotion
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  • Convention Registration Confirmation
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  • Convention Program/Information Upon Arrival
Excellent Good Fair Poor
  • Did you visit our convention site on the NIA website?
Yes No
  • If so, was it helpful?
Yes No
  • Did you register for the convention on the NIA website?
Yes No
  • Did you pay the registration fees online?
Yes No
  • If no, why not?
  • If yes, how would you describe the online payment system?
  • Did you pre-register for gala seating on the NIA website?
Yes No
  • Would you like the option again next year?
Yes No
  • How did you hear about the convention (please check all that apply):
Broadcast Fax Direct Mail E-News Bulletin NIA Website
NIA News Insulation Outlook Business Associate Other


Comments and Suggestions:

SESSION TOPICS
What type of sessions would you like to see included at next year's convention?

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SITE SELECTION
  • Do you plan on attending the 2005 Convention in Las Vegas, Nevada?
Yes No
  • Would you like NIA to consider Tucson as a future destination?
Yes No
  • If yes, when?
Years
Please rate the following potential sites for future conventions on a scale of 1 to 6 with 1 being your favorite:
Hawaii (big island)
San Francisco, CA
Orlando, FL
New Orleans, LA
Miami, FL
Southern California Coast
Is there a future convention site you'd like to suggest?
UPCOMING SITES
2005 - Hyatt Regency Lake Las Vegas, Las Vegas, Nevada
2006 - The Westin La Cantera, San Antonio, Texas
2007 - Sheraton Wild Horse Pass, Phoenix, Arizona

ATTENDEE INFORMATION
Number of years you've attended the NIA Convention:
  • Membership Status:
Active (Contractor, Distributor, Fabricator, Laminator)
Associate (Manufacturer)
Spouse/Guest
International
  • Are you a member of an insulation trade association other than NIA? Yes No
If yes, please list:
Please check here if you would like a response back from NIA regarding your comments.

PERSONAL INFORMATION
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*Company
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