Looking Down the Road to Your Future and Charting the Course to Your Success Foundation for Education, Training and Industry Advancement Ron King, Foundation Steering Committee
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Power Industry Presentation Gary Bases, BRIL, Inc
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INDUSTRY ROUNDTABLE EXCHANGES
How'd They Do That? Best Practices in Safety
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Can You Hear Me Now? Acoustics Discussion
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New 4.0 Version of 3E Plus Computer Software
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The Rise and Rise Again of Insurance Premiums
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Asbestos Legislation-A Solution or Battleground?
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A Regulatory Update on the Status of Refractory Ceramic Fibers
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TECHNICAL PAPER PRESENTATIONS
How Many Barrels of Oil Does Mechanical Insulation Save? Gordon H. Hart, P.E., Artek, Inc.
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Technical Challenges in the Last 50 Years John W. Kalis, Jr., P.E.
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Flexible Cladding Products Roger Schmidt, Nomaco K-Flex
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EVENING EVENTS
Welcome Reception - Celebrating the '50s in Style
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Location of Event - Poolside
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Entertainment - DJ and, Marilyn Monroe, Costume Contest
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Red Carpet Reception
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Hors d'oeuvres
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Concept
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Entertainment - Elvis and Showgirls
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Mamma Mia
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Gourmet Boxed Dinner/Refreshments
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Transportation
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KA
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President's Gala Dinner/Dance
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Entertainment - Rat Pack and Band
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MANUFACTURERS' DESSERT HOSPITALITY SUITES
Format of Event
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SPOUSE/GUEST PROGRAMS
Spouse Networking & Casino Gaming
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Spouse Networking
Quality of Speaker Joyce Strauss
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OPTIONAL ATTRACTIONS
Lake Mead Paddlewheel Cruise
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Hoover Dam Tour
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RECREATIONAL TOURNAMENTS
Golf Tournament
Reflection Bay Golf Club
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Tournament Organization
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SITE AND SERVICE
NIA Staff
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Hyatt Regency Staff/Service
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Site Location- Las Vegas
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Facilities of the The Hyatt Regency Lake Las Vegas
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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 San Antonio, Texas?
Yes
No
Please indicate your choice of airline travel to San Antonio, Texas?
Did you rent a car during your stay in Nevada?
Yes
No
If yes, from whom?
How important were the following elements when deciding on attending this year's convention?
Program Content/Education
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Location
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Planned a Vacation Around this Convention
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Total Costs
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Quality of Hotel/Resort
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Quality and Number of Past Attendees
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How important are the following elements when deciding on whether or not to attend next year's convention in San Antonio, Texas?
Program Content/Education
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Potential Vacation Site for my Family
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Total Costs
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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
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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
In the future, how would you like to see seating handled for the President's Gala?
Online, same as this year
On-site, go back to the old method
Open Seating
Option to Purchase Reserved Table
Other (please specify):
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 2006 Convention in San Antonio, Texas?
Yes
No
Would you like NIA to consider Las Vegas 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)
Hawaii (Kaui)
Bahamas
New Orleans, LA
Miami, FL
Southern California Coast
Is there a future convention site you'd like to suggest?
UPCOMING SITES
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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