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NISD 2008 Annual Conference
Embassy Suites - Biltmore
2630 E Camelback Road,
Phoenix, Arizona, United States 85016
Tel: 1-602-955-3992
Fax: 1-602-955-6479
The 40th Annual NISD Conference will begin with a golf outing and welcome reception on Thursday, May 29, 2008. The conference
sessions are on Friday, May 30 and Saturday, May 31. The board of directors' meeting is on Saturday, May 31.
Arrangements have been made with the hotel at a rate of $149 USD per night, plus tax. You must reserve your room by April 28, 2008 to take advantage of this rate. You may reserve a room by calling central reservations at 1-800-362-2779 or direct at 1-602-955-3992. Please mention the code NSD to receive the discounted rate. the hotel rate includes a full complimentary hot breakfast.
Please note that visitors from all countries need a valid passport to enter the United States.
Please let us know if you plan to attend the annual meeting by filling out the registration form and returning it to Stephanie Andrew at the NISD Head Office by April 28th. Thank you for your cooperation. A registration packet will be mailed to NISD Members that will include spouse activities.
We hope to see you in Phoenix.
Mike Bowers
Vice President
Conference Registration Form
Hotel Registration Form
Golf Registration Form
Optional Spousal Activities
Agenda
May 29th
8:30AM - 1:30PM |
Golf Tournament |
Arizona Biltmore Links Course |
6:00PM - 9:00PM |
Welcome Reception |
Cocktail party (Cash Bar)
Handout of Annual Conference Materials
Registration for Activities |
May 30th
8:00AM |
Continental Breakfast |
Meeting Room |
9:00AM |
Spouses Breakfast |
Hotel Restaurant (complimentary) |
8:30AM |
Speaker |
Roger Ferch, President of AISC
"The Future of the Steel Industry and the Relationship Between the AISC and NISD." |
9:00AM |
Speaker |
Duff Zimmerman P.E., a Director of SEAA |
9:30AM |
Speaker |
Peter Timler, M.Sc., P.Eng., Western Regional Executive Director of CISC |
10:00AM |
Coffee Break |
Meeting Room |
10:15AM |
Speaker |
Dr. Reidar Bjorhovde, President of The Bjorhovde Group
"New Developments for Detailing Steel Structures." |
12:00PM - 1:15PM |
Lunch |
1:30PM |
Speaker |
Chris Moor, AISC Industry Mobilization Director |
1:45PM |
Speaker |
Don Oborowsky, President of Waiward Steel Fabricators, Ltd.
"The Future of the Steel Industry and the Competitive Edge Needed." |
3:00PM |
Sessions End |
6:00PM |
Pre-banquet Reception - Cocktail Party (Cash Bar) |
7:00PM |
President's Banquet - Dinner & Dancing |
12:00AM |
President's Banquet Ends |
May 31st
8:00AM |
Continental Breakfast |
Meeting Room |
8:30AM |
Speakers |
Gail A. Andrews, CTLC - Financial Consultant
Rebecca S. Kennel, CFP®, MBA - Financial Advisor
Jeffery Cappellini, Attorney at Law |
10:00AM |
Coffee Break |
Meeting Room |
10:15AM |
Speakers |
Gail A. Andrews, CTLC - Financial Consultant
Rebecca S. Kennel, CFP®, MBA - Financial Advisor
Jeffery Cappellini, Attorney at Law |
11:45AM |
Sessions End |
1:15PM |
BOD Meeting |
5:15PM |
BOD Meeting Ends |
For more information contact nisd@sbcglobal.net
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