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Convention 2005

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Tentative Schedule: Subject to Change

Please check back often as the schedule is continually being updated.
*Closed Meetings
**Spouses/Guests are encouraged to attend these sessions.
+ Optional tours-Require separate registration and fee

Sunday, March 20

8:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. Executive Committee*
11:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. Registration and Bookstore Opens
1:00 - 5:00 p.m. Board of Directors*
6:30 - 9:30 p.m. Past Presidents Dinner*
6:30 - 9:30 p.m. 2006 Convention Committee*

Monday, March 21

7:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. Registration/Bookstore
8:00 - 9:30 a.m. Board and Spouse Breakfast*
9:30 - 11:45 a.m. Marketing and Outreach Subcommittee**
9:30 - 11:45 a.m. Insurance Task Force
9:30 - 11:45 a.m. Refractory Contractors Committee
9:30 - 11:45 a.m. Distributor/Fabricator Committee
1:30 - 3:30 p.m. Associates Committee
1:30 - 3:30 p.m. Foundation Steering Committee*
1:30 - 5:00 p.m. Website Committee
5:00 - 5:45 p.m. CAN/AM
5:45 - 6:30 p.m. First Timers and VIP Reception*
6:30 - 8:00 p.m. Welcome Reception+
7:30 - 10:30 p.m. Dessert Hospitality Suites+

Tuesday, March 22

7:30 a.m. - 3:30 p.m. Registration/Bookstore
8:00 - 9:30 a.m. General Session Opener and Keynote Speaker Frank Miles+
9:30 - 10:00 a.m. NIA Business Session
10:00 - 10:15 a.m. Coffee Break
10:15 - 11:45 a.m. General Session Presentations
  • Business Ethics: An Oxymoron?
  • Foundation for Education, Training and Industry Advancement
9:45 - 11:45 a.m. Spouse Networking Program+
12:30 - 3:00 p.m. Merit Contractors Committee
12:30 - 3:00 p.m. Union Contractors Committee
1:00 - 3:00 p.m. Regional/National Committee
12:30 - 3:00 p.m. Metal Building Laminators Committee
1:00 - 4:00 p.m. Technical Information Committee
3:00 - 4:00 p.m. Health & Safety (Joint Contractors)
4:30 p.m. Red Carpet Reception+
5:30 p.m. Buses Depart from Reception for Mamma Mia
6:00 p.m. Buses Depart from Reception for KA

Wednesday, March 23

7:30 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. Registration/Bookstore
7:30 - 9:00 a.m. Industry Roundtable Exchanges
  • How'd They Do That? Best Practices in Safety
  • Can You Hear Me Now? Acoustics Discussion
9:00 - 9:15 a.m. Coffee Break
9:00 - 11:00 a.m. Spouse Program+
9:15 - 11:30 a.m. Technical Paper Presentations
12:30 p.m. Golf Tournament at Reflection Bay
Open Evening-Enjoy Las Vegas!

Thursday, March 24

7:30 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. Bookstore
8:00 - 9:30 a.m. Industry Roundtable Exchanges
  • New 4.0 Version of 3E Plus Computer Software
  • The Rise and Rise Again of Insurance Premiums
  • Asbestos Legislation-A Solution or Battleground?
  • A Regulatory Update on the Status of Refractory Ceramic Fibers
9:30 - 9:45 a.m. Coffee Break
9:45 - 11:30 a.m. General Session
  • Power Industry Presentation
  • Award Presentations
11:30 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. Council of Committees Lunch Meeting*
1:00 - 4:00 p.m. Board of Directors*
12:00 p.m. Optional Tours
  • Lake Mead Paddlewheel Cruise
  • Hoover Dam Tour
6:30 - 7:00 p.m. President's Gala Cocktail Reception+
7:00 p.m. President's Gala Dinner and Dance+
*Closed Meetings
** Foundation Supporters Only
+ Spouses/Guests are encouraged to attend


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