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Convention 2006

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Tentative Schedule: Subject to Change

Please check back often as the schedule is continually being updated.
*Closed Meetings
** Foundation Supporters Only
+ Spouses/Guests are encouraged to attend

March 21 - Tuesday

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. 2007 Convention Committee Dinner*

March 22 - Wednesday

7:00 - 8:00 a.m. Membership Committee
7:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. Registration/Bookstore
8:00 - 9:30 a.m. Board and Spouse Breakfast*
9:30 - 10:45 a.m. Past Presidents Advisory Council
9:30 - 11:45 a.m. Marketing and Outreach Subcommittee*
10:45-11:45 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
3:30 - 5:00 p.m. Special Projects Task Force
3:30 - 5:00 p.m. Joint Associate/Distributor
5:00 - 5:45 p.m. CAN/AM Meeting
5:45 - 6:30 p.m. First Timer and VIP Reception*
6:30 - 8:00 p.m. "The Spirit of San Antonio" Poolside Welcome Reception+
7:30 - 10:30 p.m. Dessert Hospitality Suites+

March 23 - Thursday

7:30 a.m. - 3:30 p.m. Registration/Bookstore
7:30 - 8:00 a.m. Light Continental Breakfast
8:00 - 9:15 a.m. General Session: Opener and Keynote Speaker Ross Shafer
9:15 - 10:00 a.m. NIA Business Session
10:00 - 10:15 a.m. Coffee Break
10:15 - 11:45 a.m. General Session:
  • National Institute of Building Sciences (NIBS) and NIA, Earle Kennett, NIBS
  • The Changing Nature of the U.S. Non-Residential Construction Market, Clark Ellis, FMI
  • 9:45 - 12:00 a.m. Spouse Program-The Power of Polish
    12:30 - 4:30 p.m. Optional Tour: Cultural Diversity (separate registration required)
    1:30 - 4:30 p.m. Optional Tour: Walker Residence (separate registration required)
    1:00 - 3:00 p.m. Regional/National Committee
    12:30 - 3:00 p.m. Metal Building Laminators Committee
    12:30 - 3:00 p.m. Merit Contractors Committee/Industry Roundtable Exchange
  • Steps to Develop a Certified Training Program, Peter Gauchel, L & C Insulation, Inc.
  • 12:30 - 3:00 p.m. Union Contractors Committee
    1:00 - 4:00 p.m. Technical Information Committee
    3:00 - 4:00 p.m. Health & Safety (Joint Contractors)
    6:00-6:25

    Board Buses for "Deep in the Heart of Texas" Event

    6:30 - 10:30 p.m. "Deep in the Heart of Texas" at the Don Strange Ranch

    March 24 - Friday

    7:30 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. Registration/Bookstore
    7:30 - 9:00 a.m. General Session: New Jacketing Systems Product Panel Update
    9:00 - 9:15 a.m. Coffee Break
    9:30 - 11:30 a.m. Spouse Program-¡Buenos Días San Antonio!
    9:15 - 11:00 a.m. Technical Paper Presentations
  • Acoustics--Noise and Vibration Control, Terry Tyson, Kirkegaard Associates
  • Review of Insulation Fire Testing, Jeanette Emmons, Intertek Labs
  • Mechanical Insulation Specifications, Mike King, ARCOM
  • Challenges of Insulating Liquid Natural Gas (LNG) Plants, Mike Wilkes, FESI
  • 12:00 - 4:00 p.m. Optional Tour: Art Enthusiast (separate registration required)
    1:00 p.m. Golf Tournament + (separate registration required)
    Open Evening-Enjoy San Antonio!

    March 25 - Saturday

    7:30 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. Bookstore
    8:00 - 9:30 a.m. Industry Roundtable Exchanges
  • Applications and Innovations in Technology, Troy Farst
  • How'd They Do That? Safety Best Practices, Gary Auman and Dale Haden
  • Building Customer Relationships: Marketing and Advertising Your Business, Vaughan Privett
  • 9:30 - 9:45 a.m. Coffee Break
    9:45 - 11:00 a.m. General Session
  • Industry Presentation, Sam Schell, SESCO Inc.
  • Award Presentations
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  • 2005 Theodore H. Brodie Distinguished Safety Award Presentations
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  • Outgoing Board of Directors and Committee Chairmen Recognition
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  • 2006 Golf Tournament Awards  
  • 12:00 p.m. - 1:30 p.m. Council of Committees and Board Lunch Meeting*
    1:30 - 4:00 p.m. Board of Directors*
    1:00 - 4:30 p.m. Optional Tour: San Antonio Splendors
    1:30 - 4:30 p.m. Optional Tour: Homes of the Past
    6:00 - 7:00 p.m. Photographer Available for Portraits
    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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