102nd Annual Convention
March 20-23, 2019
Atlantis Resort
Paradise Island, Nassau, Bahamas

"THE FUTURE OF MONEY"
For 2019 we look to the unavoidable changes ahead as we celebrate our 102nd Anniversary. We delve into the future of money and look at the vast changes coming with payments, security and cryptocurrency. We seek to keep your future effective, profitable and vibrant. Please join us for three days of networking, fellowship and important information sharing.

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The Magnificent Atlantis Resort

For all USA and overseas attendees a valid passport is required to enter the Bahamas.
Be sure your valid passport does not expire within ninety (90) days of your entry date.
You will also be required to show proof of anticipated departure from the Bahamas. For more information:
https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/international-travel/International-Travel-Country-Information-Pages/Bahamas.html

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2018 101st Annual Convention Pictures (Courtesy of BrushExpert.com)

AMERICAN BRUSH MANUFACTURERS ASSOCIATION
102nd ANNUAL CONVENTION
MARCH 20 - 23, 2019
ATLANTIS RESORT AND SPA
PARADISE ISLAND, (NASSAU), BAHAMAS

"THE FUTURE OF MONEY"

Program Highlights and What's New

Wednesday March 20, 2019

SPECIAL PRESENTATION
3:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Presented by ABMA Educational Institute

Meet the Pros - "An interactive industry roundtable event"

We enjoy learning from our peers. Everyone is curious about what their co-manufacturers/competitors/customers are doing, or have done concerning certain industry related topics that affect everyone. Envision a room with approximately 8 - 10 tables and 90 total minutes (or less) for people to rotate around from table to table, every 10 minutes. Completely open format. Visit one table or all ten. Or something in between. Our "pros" come from within our industry.

More information and topics to follow...

Thursday March 21, 2019

Sunrise Yoga

6:30 AM-7:30 AM
TBD

Join ABMA's yoga instructor Rachel Hack from Epic Resins for a wonderful early morning yoga wake up session.
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ALL-ATTENDEE GENERAL SESSION

8:00 AM - 8:50AM OPENING BUSINESS SESSION

PRESIDENTS WELCOME

9:00 AM -11:00 AM ABMA EDUCATIONAL INSTITUTE

TBD - "TBD"

TBD is a gifted keynote speaker

SCRAMBLE GOLF EVENT
The Ocean Club Golf Course
12:30 PM - 6:00 PM

ABMA's annual scramble tourney is a great way to network, meet old friends, make new friends and have some fun.

OCEAN CLUB GOLF COURSE

Challenging, masterfully-conceived and stunningly beautiful, the Tom Weiskopf-designed Ocean Club Golf Course offers guests of Atlantis every element for the perfect round. This 18-hole par 72 championship course stretches over 7,100 yards on Atlantis, Paradise Island Oceanside's peninsula, where crosswinds challenge even the most experienced players.

*Please make your club rental arrangements directly on the website or using the registration form.
Please be sure to specify mens or womens left or right.
Club rentals include a set of clubs and 2 sleeves of balls.

Be a Hole In One Sponsor

The ABMA Scramble Tournament fee includes greens and tournament fees, golf cart, range balls and prizes.

For Ocean Club Golf Course Information and Tee Times: https://theoceanclub.ezlinks.com

Ocean Club Pro Shop: 242 363-6682

For additional area Course Information: https://www.bahamas.com/things-do/golf

Friday March 22, 2019

Sunrise Yoga

6:30 AM-7:30 AM
TBD

Join ABMA's yoga instructor Rachel Hack from Epic Resins for a wonderful early morning yoga wake up session.
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SUPPLIERS DISPLAY "FACE 2 FACE" - NEW FOR 2019
8:00 am - 12:00 pm
Grand D Ballroom
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.SEE THE GENERAL MEETING PAGE FOR UPDATED INFORMATON ON THIS NEW EVENT

ABMA COMPANION PROGRAM
Stuffed Toy Craft for Charity
TBD
9:00 AM - 11:00 AM

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This activity is free to participants and is limited to the first 30 who sign up.

TOUR
Dolphin Interaction
2:00 PM - 4:00 PM
Dolphin Cay

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Wearing a wetsuit and sitting in waist-high water, you will have the chance to get close to the dolphins, face-to-face,
feeling that personal connection. The sounds you will hear are called vocalizations. The excitement you see as the
dolphin swims and jumps is simply their way of playing.
Limited to just 10 guests at a time, this intimate interaction begins with an orientation and includes 30 minutes in the water.
This family favorite is open to guests of all ages and swimming abilities. Children under 10 years of age must have an
adult family member or guardian participating with them in the shallow water.

Please join us
Price $TBD each

SUPPLIERS RECEPTION - theme tbd
7:00 PM - 10:00 PM
Big Deck

For 2019 we relax and celebrate our great industry.
Come out for an evening of great food, music, dancing, fun, and with a few surprises along the way.
Dress: Business casual or resort casual.

INNOVATION AWARD WINNER PRESENTATION
Mr. Greg Miller Public Relations Chair

Saturday March 23, 2019

Enjoy a free networking and fun day on your own.

Tuxedo Rentals

Grandeos Management Fee: $10.00/ Per Tuxedo

Details: Attendees would be fitted 2 weeks before the event at their local Mens warehouse store and delivery of Tux will be sent to our location. Delivery Price is TBD depending on amount of tuxedos rented. Pricing is based on a Minimum coat and pants rental.

Onsite Fitting Rooms (Based on 3 draped stalls)

Price: $915.00

Fitting room pipe and drape will be placed against the wall with 3 adjacent rooms. Client to provide Grandeos with a hotel meeting room on Tuesday March 21, 2017 or Wednesday March 22, 2017 for a minimum 5 hour block for tuxedo dressing rooms and fittings.

Classic Tuxedo Style

Price Range: $49.99 plus tax/ Each

Includes: Basic 1 button tuxedo package with jacket, pants, shirt, bow tie, cummerbund, studs and cufflinks. (No vest or shoes)

Deluxe Tuxedo Style

Price Range: $89.99 Plus Tax / Each

Includes: Basic 1 button jacket, pants, shirt, any tie, any vest, studs, cufflinks, tuxedo shoes and socks.

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General Meeting & Program Information

Brochure for Download
Preliminary Schedule of Events
Tours, Activities and Special Events
General Information, Dining and Entertainment
Getting There
Convention and Hotel Registration Information

AMERICAN BRUSH MANUFACTURERS ASSOCIATION
102nd ANNUAL CONVENTION
MARCH 20 - 23, 2019
ATLANTIS RESORT AND SPA
PARADISE ISLAND (NASSAU) BAHAMAS

"THE FUTURE OF MONEY"

Who Can Attend?

The American Brush Manufacturers Association is open to member companies and their representative delegates, companions (spouses or significant others) and their children. Attendees may register under one of the following categories:

Delegate
A delegate is a representative of a member organization. Any attending organization must send at least one delegate.

One Day Attendee
A one day attendee is an additional delegate representing a member organization, already sending a delegate, who will only be at the convention for one day (usually the Suppliers Display day). This is to encourage member companies to bring additional purchasing and sales representatives for increased networking.

Companion
A companion is the spouse or significant other of a registered delegate, and is not an employee of the attending organization.

Child
Your children are welcome. Ages 0-4 are free. Ages 5-18 are at the child rate. Children 18+ should register at the companion rate. If your child is now in the business and working the convention then they should be registered as a delegate.

Schedule of Events

TUESDAY, MARCH 19
500p - 530p	Directors' Finance Meeting	Atropos
530p - 600p	ABMA Foundation Board of Directors Meeting	Atropos
WEDNESDAY, MARCH 20
800a - 920a	Convention Committee Breakfast Meeting	Minos
930a-1020a	Public Relations Committee Meeting	Minos
1030a-1150a	Membership Committee Meeting	Minos
1100a- 600p	Registration / "Gathering Place"	Royal Hosp 1
1200p-1250p	Statistical Committee Lunch Meeting	Minos
100p - 150p	Safety & Standards Committee	Minos
230p - 300p	All Division Meeting
300p - 500p	ABMA All-Attendee Educational Institute
600p - 700p	New Members & First-Time Attendees Welcome Reception	Dragon's Patio
	Dress: Business Casual
700p - 900p	Welcoming Reception	Big Deck
	Dress: Business Casual
THURSDAY, MARCH 21
630a - 730a	Sunrise Yoga with Epic Resin's Rachel Hack
700a - 830a	Continental Breakfast	Grand ABC
730a - 200p	Registration / "Gathering Place"
800a - 850a	Opening Business Session - President's Welcome
900a-1100a	ABMA All-Attendee Educational Institute
1100a-500p	Supplier Display Setup	Grand D
1100a-1230p	Lunch on own
100p - 600p	Golf Scramble Tournament	Ocean Club Golf
630p - 730p	Mid Convention Reception	Big Deck
730p	Dinner on Own
FRIDAY, MARCH 22
630a - 730a	Sunrise Yoga with Epic Resin's Rachel Hack
700a - 830a	Continental Breakfast	Grand ABC
700a - 745a	Supplier Display Setup	Grand D
730a-1200p	Registration / "Gathering Place"
800a-1200p	ABMA Suppliers Display	Grand D
900a-1100a	Companion Program
1200p - 100p	Buffet Lunch
200p - 545p	Tour: Dolphin Experience	Dolphin Cay
700p-1000p	Suppliers' Reception	Big Deck
	Come out for an evening of great food, music, dancing, fun, and with a few surprises along the way. Dress: Business casual.
SATURDAY, MARCH 23
700a - 900a	Continental Breakfast	Grand ABC
830a - 1030a	ABMA Board of Directors Meeting

General Information, Travel, Activities & Registration

DESTINATION INFORMATION

Come discover Atlantis. Atlantis is your portal to a truly Bahamian experience. Atlantis, Paradise Island features the world's largest open-air marine habitat; Aquaventure, a 141-acre water park, including the iconic Mayan Temple's Leap of Faith slide; 11 incredible pools; five miles of magnificent beaches; a Tom Weiskopf-designed 18-hole, oceanfront golf course; and the Atlantis Casino.

AREA TOURISM, RESTAURANT AND SIGHTSEEING LINKS

For local sightseeing, activity and additional information:

Trip Advisor Paradise Island

Restaurants Nassau Paradise Island

Nassau Paradise Island Visitors Guide

DINING AND ENTERTAINMENT

For dinner reservations at the resort's restaurants

SPA

Mandara Spa
Award-winning Mandara Spa at Atlantis brings together ancient Balinese healing touches, traditional European therapies and natural elements indigenous to The Bahamas. Taking of the Waters offers warm and cold plunge pools as well as steam and sauna rooms in both the women and men's private lounge areas. Additionally, couples can enjoy the Couple's Spa Suite and the women's area includes a relaxing aromatherapy room while the men can indulge in exclusive "Time for Men" barber services or watch the plasma TV in their lounge room.

Getting There

For an interactive map:

https://www.google.com/maps/place/The+Royal+at+Atlantis/@25.0843558,-77.3259997,17z/data=!3m1!4b1!4m7!3m6!1s0x892f7da48a5a24b1:0xa5bd24c0fbd340e7!5m1!1s2018-05-14!8m2!3d25.084351!4d-77.323811

Atlantis Resort Paradise Island (Nassau), Bahamas

From Nassau Int'l Airport (Lynden Pindling) (NAS) (approximately 18.5 km):

One Casino Drive
Paradise Island, Bahamas
Tel: +1 242 363-3000

Take John F Kennedy Dr, West Bay St to Paradise Beach Dr. Travel 18.5 kilometers (11.5 miles) to the resort.

Airport Transportation to the Atlantis Resort

Shuttle / Taxi service is available from the airport to the hotel.

Limo Service - Bahamas Experience Tours 242 356-2985

TRAVEL DISCOUNTS WITH HERTZ
Hertz Meeting Attendee Discount Number for 15% off qualifying rates: Use PC# 137480 . Reservations may be placed online by using the link provided or through Hertz Meeting Sales Desk within the U.S. or Canada at 1 800 654 3001 or 1 405 749 4434. In international locations, call your nearest Hertz reservation center. When booking reservations through Hertz reservations, please reference the PC# as shown above or identify our group by name (ABMA) to the reservationist. View the Hertz Meeting Rate Sheet

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.

For 2018, the Suppliers Reception is a relaxed party to celebrate our great industry. Feel free to come dressed in business casual or resort casual wear.
This event includes a dance floor so please consider appropriate footwear.
CLIMATE
Paradise Island average daytime temperatures in March are in the High 70's (F). Night time temperatures average in the low 60's. Rainfall averages 2.75" in March.

10 Day Forecast

Registration Information

CONVENTION REGISTRATION INFORMATION

Take advantage of the "Early Bird Discount." If you register by February 1, 2019, 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 2019 Annual Convention you may either register, using the enclosed insert or register, pay all of your fees, and renew your 2019 dues online!

Register and secure your hotel room before the deadline as March is always a sellout month for hotels. Once the registration and room block deadlines pass the leftover rooms get sold out quickly so DON'T WAIT!

Dues Renewal and Attendee Registration (Online Store Opens Jan 1). Please remember only the company's key contact may renew dues, and must be shopping for the COMPANY to do so.

ABMA Online Store

You can pay your dues online and register yourself and others in your organization for the convention online using the ABMA Online Store. Once you have completed an online transaction for dues payment simply "continue shopping" and register for the upcoming ABMA Convention. If you are registering for yourself and or companion then you may easily register through the regular portal. If you wish to register for yourself and other members of your organization, please use the "Group Registration" function. To register a group please register EACH kind of attendee separately (delegate, One-day, etc). Spouses and guests are added later.

HOTEL REGISTRATION INFORMATION

The Hotel reservation deadline is February 1, 2019.
Reservations made after the deadline will not be guaranteed at the group rate and space may not be available.

Atlantis Resort and Spa
One Casino Dr
Paradise Island, Bahamas
+1 242 363-3000

Reservations: Reservations +1 800 386-4786
Event ID: ABMA. American Brush Manufacturers Association. See below for online reservations.
Room Rates (Single/Double): $309 Resort Room
Online Reservations: Please use Online Reservations as the preferred choice
https://book.passkey.com/event/14486794/owner/12844514/home

There are upgraded rooms available. Please contact the hotel for pricing and availability.

Rates will be extended three days prior and three days after the meeting, pending availability. Rates are subject to taxes (currently 12.27%). Porterage and housekeeping fees are at the discretion of the individual. Check in time is 4:00 PM. Checkout time is 12 noon.

You are responsible for making your own room reservations, and will be required to adhere to the resort's confirmation, deposit, guarantee and cancellation policies.

Convention Attendee Registration, Travel and Room Reservation Links

Quick Links for Convention Registration, Hotel, Travel

REGISTER	RESERVE ROOM, AIR, AUTO	RENEW YOUR MEMBERSHIP
REGISTER ABMA 102nd ANNUAL CONVENTION (OPENS JAN 1)	Atlantis Resort and Spa Event ID: ABMA (phone res only) +1 800 386-4786 +1 242 363-3000 Click on the link above for e-reservation	Only the individual Key Contact of your organization may conduct membership transactions

	15% off: PC# 137480 1 800 654 3001 in USA 1 405 749 4434	Limo Services Bahamas Experience Tours 242 356-2985

Attendee Information
- Attendee Registration List
  Suppliers Display Exhibitor Kit
- Suppliers Exhibitor List and Layout
- Exhibitor Contract and Policies
- Golf Tournament Pairings
- Convention Evaluation Online
- Convention Evaluation Form for Print
- Convention Evaluation Results
- Post Convention Photo Gallery - Courtesy of Brushwork Magazine
- President's Welcome
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- Convention Archives (Members Resources Page, then click on Convention Archives)