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AMERICAN BRUSH MANUFACTURERS ASSOCIATION 94th ANNUAL CONVENTION MARCH 23 - 26, 2011 HYATT LOST PINES RESORT AND SPA AUSTIN (LOST PINES), TEXAS
Program Highlights
TECHNICAL PRESENTATIONS 2:00 PM –2:50 PM TECHNICAL PRESENTATION 3:00 PM – 3:50PM TECHNICAL PRESENTATION 4:00 PM –4:50 PM TECHNICAL PRESENTATION
ALL-ATTENDEE GENERAL SESSION 8:00 AM – 8:50AM OPENING BUSINESS SESSION PRESIDENTS WELCOME 9:00 AM –10:45 AM ABMA EDUCATIONAL INSTITUTE ED Rigsbee - "Partnering for Profits"
Nationally renowned speaker, author and expert on strategic alliances and organizational strategy. With three books on collaboration and over 1,500 published articles, Ed consults with organizations of all sizes on business growth through strategic alliances, strategic marketing and organizational strategy. Use collaboration and strategic partnerships to strenghten your business and boost profits.
Sign up to participate in this exciting and fun-filled teambuilding event where manufacturers and suppliers join up to compete in a series of challenges throughout the Hyatt grounds and the beautiful McKinney Roughs Nature Park. Designed for everone to be able to participate, this challenge will take you through some of the most beautiful country in all of Texas while you test your skill at a variety of physical and mental challenges. 7:30 PM - 10:30 PM DOWNTOWN AUSTIN DINNER AND MUSIC EXCURSION Sign up for a night on the town in exciting Austin, the capitol of Texas and the music capital of the southwest. Austin is unlike most other big cities, starting with its slogan: "Keep Austin Weird". Come out for a night of great local food and music, have some fun while you enjoy the company of your industry fellows and leave the driving to us!
ABMA COMPANION PROGRAM
SUPPLIERS RECEPTION
ALL-ATTENDEE CLOSING SESSION 8:30 AM – 9:20 AM CLOSING BUSINESS SESSION ABMA Committee Reports ABMA Division Reports Election of Officers INNOVATION AWARD WINNER PRESENTATION 9:20 AM Mr. Carlos Petzold Public Relations Chair
ABMA EDUCATIONAL INSTITUTE 9:30 AM – 10:30 AM Ed Rigsbee - "ABMA Member Value Process"
AMERICAN BRUSH MANUFACTURERS ASSOCIATION 94th ANNUAL CONVENTION Schedule of Events March 23 - 26, 2011 Hyatt Lost Pines Resort and Spa Austin (Lost Pines), TX
Sign up to participate in this exciting and fun-filled teambuilding event where manufacturers and suppliers join up to compete in a series of challenges throughout the Hyatt grounds and the beautiful McKinney Roughs Nature Park. Designed for everone to be able to participate, this challenge will take you through some of the most beautiful country in all of Texas while you test your skill at a variety of physical and mental challenges.
Visit the Finished Goods Display to learn about the vast array of products manufactured by our brushmaking members. This every other year exhibit is a great showcase of ABMA member talent.
DOWNTOWN AUSTIN DINNER AND MUSIC EXCURSION Sign up for a night on the town in exciting Austin, the capitol of Texas and the music capital of the southwest. Austin is unlike most other big cities, starting with its slogan: "Keep Austin Weird". Come out for a night of great local food and music, have some fun while you enjoy the company of your industry fellows and leave the driving to us!
Visit the Suppliers Display to see the latest products, ideas and components. Visit with old friends and make new ones in this exhibitor showcase that is a hallmark of every ABMA Convention.
Watercolor Lessons You are going to love the watercolor class, in which you will be taught by a renowned Austin artist. Given all the materials to make a beautiful landscape or floral watercolor, you will have an everlasting memento of your trip to Texas with an 8"x10" painting!
ABMA’s annual scramble tourney is a great way to network, meet old friends, make new friends and have some fun. The Wolfdancer Golf Club features 18 holes of world-class golf and was designed to offer golfers a respect for the historic land upon which it stands, creating a truly unique golf experience. *Please make your club rental arrangements directly through the Pro Shop. For other tee times call (512) 308-1234 or book on-line: http://www.teeitup.com/golf/course.wpl?C=78612 To learn more about golf at Wolfdancer Golf Club: http://lostpines.hyatt.com/hyatt/hotels/activities/golf/index.jsp
Prepare for Something Special Escape to infinite comfort at our expansive, Four Diamond Austin hotel resort. Approachable luxury awaits you in the midst of rugged wilderness; where jeans and business suits intermingle with ease. Have the best of both worlds at our secluded 405-acre Austin Texas hotel, just minutes from the airport, downtown, and historic Bastrop. Conduct business in our Pinnacle Award winning meeting facilities or on the crisp greens of our Golf Magazine Top 10 golf course.
From eclectic five-star dining to poolside snacks, the Hyatt Fost Pines has five options to fulfill your culinary cravings. Casual or elegant, indoors or out, when it comes to dining and entertainment, the choice of atmosphere is yours. For online dinner reservations at one of the resort restaurants: hyatt e-concierge For Information about Austin area dining and entertainment: Metromix Austin Golf For Information on Wolfdancer Golf Club at the Hyatt: Click Here For Austin area golf courses: Click Here ONSITE ACTIVITIES Click on any of the links below to access specific information regarding an activity: Camp Hyatt Wild Hare Youth Spa Horseback Riding, Archery & Skeet Shooting Kayak and Raft Nature and Self Guided Tours Biking
Spa DjangoQuite literally, "Django" translates to "I Awake." It is in this sense of awakening that we have developed our pampering treatments, to enliven each of your senses through music, art, nature, touch, movement and fun. With music's strong influence on mood and physiology, you will enjoy this opportunity to experience the finest in therapeutic massage, herbal therapies, facials and body treatments.
Getting There
TRAVEL DISCOUNTS WITH AMERICAN AIRLINES AND HERTZ
DRESS For ABMA events, comfortable and casual dress is appropriate. Daytime attire is casual and sportswear is customary (golf shirts and slacks or shorts for men: slacks, shorts or skirts/dresses for ladies). Evening activities are “nice” informal or daytime business casual attire and may include sport coat for men; pantsuits, slacks, skirts/dresses for ladies. CLIMATE Austin’s average daytime temperatures in March are in the high 70’s to low 80’s. Night time temperatures average in the low to mid 50’s. Orlando averages 3.5” rainfall in March.
AREA TOURISM, RESTAURANT AND SIGHTSEEING LINKS For local sightseeing and additional information: Austin, TX tourism site: http://www.austintexas.org/ Metromix Austin: http://austin.metromix.com/CONVENTION REGISTRATION INFORMATION Take advantage of the “Early Bird Discount.” If you register by February 1,2011, you and your company will be listed in the advance program available online to all attendees prior to the convention, as well as save money on your registration fees. Registrations received after the deadline will appear on the supplemental registration list, available only at the meeting. Please note: a companion is a spouse or significant other, and the One Day Fee must accompany a fully paid delegate. For ABMA 2011 Annual Convention you may either register, using the enclosed insert or register, pay all of your fees, and renew your 2011 dues online! Dues Renewal (Online Store): https://www.netforumondemand.com/eWeb/DynamicPage.aspx?Site=abma&WebCode=LoginRequired Register Attendees (Online Store): |
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