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MMPA 47th Summer Business Meeting
8/10/2010 - 8/15/2010
Grove Park Inn, Asheville, North Carolina

CLICK HERE FOR AGENDA / REGISTRATION FORMS (then scroll down)

Join us as WM® manufacturers descend upon the historic Grove Park Inn located in Asheville, North Carolina. This business meeting will be precluded by plant tours of East Coast Moulding Co., Stiles Machinery, and Weinig Group.

The Grove Park Inn sells out each weekend during the summer. Attendees are encouraged to make their room reservations as early as possible. Room rate is $199.00 per night without taxes and resort fees. The room block discount cut-off date is Friday, July 9, 2010. You may make your reservation either online or by telephone with the MMPA's group reservation code:  68W2BM.

ONLINE BOOKING: www.groveparkinn.com     TELEPHONE RES: 800-438-5800

Mark you calendar now to arrange your schedule to be with your MMPA friends in the Blue Ridge Mountains. Watch this space for meeting updates!



 
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Agenda
Tuesday, August 10, 2010
All Day Arrivals - 8:00 AM
Optional Activity: Hal's Hackers at Rock Barn Golf Course - 1:30 PM
Optional Activity: Spa Appointments at Rock Barn - Call Rock Barn Directly to Book - 1:30 PM
The Gang Is All Here! Welcome on the Sammons Balcony - 9:00 PM
Wednesday, August 11, 2010
Optional Activity: WM® Golf Scramble at the Grove Park Inn Golf Course - 8:00 AM
All Day Optional Activites for Non-Golfers: Fly Fishing; Chimney Rock Park; Spa; Trolley into Downtown - 8:15 AM
Poly Blends Group Meeting: CCRR and Product Certification Program - 2:00 PM
Welcome to Asheville Buddy Pairings - 5:30 PM
Thursday, August 12, 2010
Executive Committee Breakfast Meeting - 7:30 AM
How to Invest in Your Business in This Economy by Warren Story, Leasing Resources, Inc. - 9:00 AM
Ladies Spa Presentation: The Grove Park Inn has 43,000 sq. ft. of Spa Underground / Rock Grottos & Waterfalls - 9:30 AM
Poly Blends Group Meeting: CCRR and Product Certification Program - 10:00 AM
Dust Management by Joe Keilen, Stiles Machinery - 10:00 AM
Ladies Fashion Show: CAbi by Amy McNeill - 10:00 AM
Briquetting Systems by Joe Keilen, Stiles Machinery - 10:45 AM
International & Domestic Affairs Meeting - 10:45 AM
Plant Tour Recap - 11:30 AM
All Attendee Awards & Recognition Luncheon - 12:00 PM
Poly Blends Group Meeting: Finalizing the CCRR and Product Certification Program - 1:30 PM
Finishing by Tony Varda, Stiles Machinery - 1:30 PM
Optional Activity: Spa Afternoon. The MMPA has 15 reserved treatment times. Call the Spa ASAP! - 1:30 PM
Taking a Look at the Hardwood Supply Industry by Tom Inman, Appalachian Hardwood Manufacturers Inc. - 2:15 PM
Optional Activity: Lotto Dinners at the Grove Arcade - 6:30 PM
Friday, August 13, 2010
How Your Business Will Be Affected By The Healthcare Reform Act and New HIRE Act by Scott Biesecker, Turlington & Company, L.L.P. - 9:00 AM
Ladies Funky Junque Tour & Luncheon - 9:30 AM
Credit Availability and the Banking Market by Robert Fentress, BB&T Commercial Finance - 10:00 AM
An Outlook On The Petroleum Market by Rob Beyersdorf, Mallard Creek Polymers - 10:45 AM
Social Media: Twitter, Facebook and Linked In - 11:30 AM
Representatives Rapidfire Roundtable Working Lunch - 12:00 PM
International & Domestic Affairs Meeting - 1:15 PM
Poly Blends Group: Outlining the Tasks Leading Up to the March 2011 Meeting - 2:00 PM
Standards Meeting - 2:00 PM
General Membership Meeting for Manufacturers - 2:30 PM
Associate Night Dinner in the Sports Complex: WM® Tennis Mixer; Billiards; Wii Bowling; Table Tennis; and Kid's Activity - 6:00 PM
No-Host After Hours Dueling Pianos at Elaine's (Located within hotel) - 9:00 PM
Saturday, August 14, 2010
Associate Member Meeting - 8:00 AM
Board of Directors Meeting - 9:00 AM
All Day Optional Activities: Chimney Rock Park; Waterfall Hike at DuPont Forest; Biltmore Car Museum; Homespun Gallery - 10:00 AM
President's Farewell Biltmore House Tour & Wine Tasting - Don't miss this event! - 3:00 PM
No-Host Dinner on Sunset Terrace - 7:45 PM
Sunday, August 15, 2010
Depart at your leisure - 8:00 AM


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