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STAFDA 2013 Convention Agenda

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Sunday, November 10
7:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. - STAFDA Registration
    (Mandalay Bay Registration)
7:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m. - Exhibitor Move-In (Shorelines AB)

Monday, November 11
7:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m. - STAFDA Registration
    (Mandalay Bay Registration)
7:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. - Exhibitor Move-In (Shorelines AB)
7:30 a.m. – Noon - Manufacturer Meetings (Mandalay Bay)

Morning Educational Workshops
Continental Breakfast, 8:30-9:00 a.m. before workshops
9:00 – 11:00 a.m. - Succession or Exit? Decision or Dilemma? - Ryan Barradas (Surf EF)
9:00 – 12:00 p.m. - Practices for Avoiding Legal Pitfalls - Marianne Jennings (Surf AB) This is a rep agent specific workshop.

Lunch on Own

Afternoon Educational Workshops
(Programs run 1:00 – 2:30, break from 2:30 – 3:00, then repeat 3:00 – 4:30)

  1. Best Practices in Purchasing, Jon Schreibfeder (Reef AB)
  2. Roaring Back from the Recession, Dan McQuiston (Surf EF)
  3. Leadership Isn’t for Cowards, Mike Staver (Surf AB)
  4. How to Create a Company Culture, Jack Daly (Reef EF)

1:00 – 3:00 p.m. - Spouse/Companion Program (Breakers EF)

6:30 – 9:30 p.m. - Opening Party (Hard Rock Hotel)
Earth, Wind & Fire Concert

Tuesday, November 12
7:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m. - STAFDA Registration (Mandalay Bay Registration)
8:00 – 8:30 a.m. - General Session Seating (Mandalay Bay Ballroom, E-H)

8:30 – 11:00 a.m. - General Session (Mandalay Ballroom, E-H)

  • State of the Industry reports
  • STAFDA sports center with Roy Firestone, featuring Terry Bradshaw, Jim Calhoun and Tony LaRussa

11:00 a.m. – Noon - Exhibitors/Reps in Hall for final show prep (Shorelines AB)

Lunch on Own

12:00 – 6:00 p.m. - Trade Show (Shorelines AB)

Evening Open to Associate Hospitality
This year is a Monday-Wednesday program. Hospitality events should be scheduled for Tuesday evening!

Wednesday, November 13
8:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. - STAFDA Registration
                 (Mandalay Bay Registration)
8:00 – 10:00 a.m. - Economic Forecast, Alan Beaulieu (Surf ABCDE)
10:00 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. - Spouse/Companion Tours (Mandalay Bay)

10:30 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. - Trade Show   

Lunch on Own

5:00 – 6:30 p.m. - Race for Charlotte Closing Party (Mandalay Bay IJK)
4:30 – 11:45 p.m. - Exhibitor Move Out (Shorelines AB)

Thursday, November 14
7:00 a.m. – Noon - Exhibitor Move Out (Shorelines AB) 

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