WORK HARD PLAY HARD REGISTRATION JANUARY tentexperts.org. Tradewinds Resort and Conference Center St. Pete Beach, FL

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1 REGISTRATION WORK HARD PLAY HARD The premier national outdoor event for the tent rental and special event industry JANUARY Tradewinds Resort and Conference Center St. Pete Beach, FL tentexperts.org

2 IFAI TENT EXPO 2011 DELIVERS THE TOTAL TENT EXPERIENCE Explore over 75,000 square feet of outdoor innovative products. Presentations and demonstrations will teach business owners, manufacturers, and project managers about new technologies and growth activities. Receive expert advice for improving sales, finances and leadership in a tough economy. Build your business intelligence and earn industry credibility. Have fun with other industry professionals. FIND THE PRODUCT AND SERVICES YOU NEED End products: tents, fabric structures, flooring, staging, HVAC, tent liners, fencing, flooring, carpeting, table and chair coverings, restroom trailers Equipment: heat sealing, stake drivers, stake pullers, tent jacks, carts Components: fabric, keder, webbing, grommets, stakes Services: computer software, fabric cleaning, printing, safety, insurance PARTICIPATE IN THE TRAINING YOU NEED Valuable market-specific networking Training for the Tent Professional sessions Tent installation demonstrations Safety Awareness program New product launches in outdoor settings Tent Expo is organized by the Tent Rental Division (TRD) of the Industrial Fabrics Association International (IFAI). TRD is one of 11 defined niche end-market divisions of IFAI. TRD s mission is to promote safety, quality and creativity in the use of rental tents and to promote members products and services. TRD develops training programs, establishes industry guidelines including pullout capacity of tent stakes and ballasting/weighting guidelines for rental tents. TRD is the first source for industry information exchange and a clearing house for code and permitting challenges. Visit for membership information. TENTATIVE SHOW SCHEDULE MONDAY, JANUARY 24, :00 AM 4:00 PM Training for the Tent Installer Program 9:00 AM 3:00 PM Layout, Squaring and Staking of Expo Tents 12:00 5:00 PM TRD Golf Tournament Isla Del Sol Yacht & Country Club 1:00 5:00 PM Forklift Certification 6:00 7:00 PM New members happy hour 7:00 9:00 PM Pirate Island Party, open to all featuring the Golf Awards and a cash bar TUESDAY, JANUARY 25, :00 AM 5:00 PM Scheduled tent installations: pole, frame and clearspan 9:00 10:00 AM Holding Power of Tent Stakes demonstration 10:00 AM 1:00 PM Exhibits Open Pavilion 1:00 2:00 PM Keynote Presentation, Rethink the Impossible 2:00 3:30 PM Strategic Social Media Marketing Workshop 3:30 4:30 PM Presentation, The Big Draw 5:00 7:00 PM Exhibits Open 7:00 8:30 PM Opening Reception WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 26, :00 AM 12:00 PM Exhibits Open Pavilion 9:00 AM 4:00 PM Exhibits Open Outdoors 11:30 AM 1:30 PM Town Square 20/20 Sessions 1:30 3:00 PM Tour of Tents 3:00 4:00 PM Industry Ballasting Guidelines 4:00 5:00 PM Tent Rental Division Business Meeting 6:00 8:00 PM Wodetzki Recognition Dinner 8:00 11:00 PM Party on the Beach Themed dress suggested THURSDAY, JANUARY 27, :00 AM 4:00 PM Tent Takedown: Safety guidelines for folding tent tops, ladder use, loading trucks, equipment operation IFAI Tent Expo 2011 January TradeWinds Resort, St. Pete Beach, FL tentexperts.org

3 HOTEL INFORMATION Tradewinds resort 5500 Gulf Boulevard St. Pete Beach, Florida Room Rates (Single/Double): $149 per night Request group rate: IFAI Tent Expo 2011 Joe Turner Sleight-of-hand artist, mentalist, and speaker Rethink the Impossible - The Magic of Perception and Purpose Learn how perception and basic change management concepts can help grow your business and your influence, even in a challenging economy. Today s customers expect magical experiences, and when they go awry, our processes and policies aren t likely to interest them. Attendees will be encouraged to achieve the impossible and will be given a new way to look at challenges in life and business by applying effect vs. method thinking. Jeff Korhan Media marketer, entrepreneur and blogger Strategic Social Media Marketing for Entrepreneurs and Small Businesses Learn how to build your social media foundation from the ground up. Walk away with a complete list of resources and action steps to follow for building a sustainable social media marketing presence that is just right for your business. Attendees will be given the Presentation Workbook containing all the steps necessary to develop the right marketing program (estimated at pages). Karen Koppel Event expediter and architect The Big Draw Learn the bid process for small and large events and the potential business for any size rental companies when business strengths and weaknesses have been analyzed. Koppel recently completed the 2010 Winter Olympic Games in Vancouver as the Directory of Overlay City Venues with responsibility for the design and temporary infrastructure development of the city competition and noncompetition venues. She brings 15 years of event industry experience plus 11 years in the architectural industry into the presentation. Includes resort fees: Self parking for one car per bedroom Use of fitness center and tennis courts Daily coffee and newspaper Wireless Internet access Domestic in/out faxes Business Center use Beach cabana (1 per room) Miniature golf and paddleboats (Room rates are subject to state and local taxes. Confirmations will be sent directly from the hotel. Reservations must be guaranteed with a first night deposit or a major credit card. Hotel will not hold any reservations unless secured by one of these methods. All rates are U.S. dollars. Any food and beverage charges made at 14 on site restaurants and entertainment venues to the hotel room, qualify for a 20% discount.) Room Block Deadline: Thursday, December 30, 2010 Airports servicing the area: Tampa International Airport, St. Petersburg-Clearwater International Airport, Fort Meyers Southwest Regional Airport. Tampa Airport is 22 miles from the hotel with shuttle cost of $25. Contact Resort Transportation Services for airport transfers: REGISTRATION Register online: Fax: Tent Rental Division SDS , PO Box 86 Minneapolis, MN REGISTRATION HOURS Monday 8:00 AM 5:00 PM Tuesday 8:00 AM 5:00 PM Wednesday 8:00 AM 5:00 PM PAVILION EXHIBITS OPEN Tuesday 10:00 AM 7:00 PM Wednesday 8:00 AM 12:00 PM OUTDOOR EXHIBITS OPEN Monday 8:00 AM 4:00 PM (unloading, layout and staking) Tuesday 8:00 AM 5:00 PM Wednesday 9:00 AM 5:00 PM IFAI Tent Expo 2011 January TradeWinds Resort, St. Pete Beach, FL tentexperts.org

4 WORK HARD, PLAY HARD! THE TENT RENTAL DIVISION 1801 County Road B W. Roseville, MN fax jmschieffer@ifai.com tentexperts.org

5 TENT EXPO 2011 REGISTRATION FORM Full registration includes two days of scheduled tent installations, indoor/ outdoor exhibits, educational sessions, keynote speaker, opening reception, Wodetzki Recognition Dinner and Party on the Beach. FULL REGISTRATION TENT RENTAL DIVISION GIVES BACK! Register by December 1, 2010 and receive Full Registration Package for $199 plus one complimentary pass per company to attend Training for the Tent Professional on Monday. Tent Rental Division Member $199 $299 Nonmember $399 $499 TRAINING SESSION TRAINING FOR THE TENT TENT PROFESSIONAL Monday, January 24 9:00 AM 4:00 PM Learn to save company owners time and money with safe installation techniques and increased safety awareness. Experts explain the why and how to perform site surveys, squaring, repair and maintenance, anchoring, determining holding power, frame tent installation, and how to react to emergency situations. Tent Rental Division Member $49 $59 Nonmember $75 $90 TRAINING SESSION FORKLIFT CERTIFICATION Monday, January 24 1:00 5:00 PM Attend the four-hour training session. Upon completion, receive your certificate of operation card. Space is limited. Tent Rental Division Member $50 $60 Nonmember $100 $120 TUESDAY, JANUARY 25, 2011 ONLY Full day of tent installations, indoor and outdoor exhibits, keynote presentation, seminars and speakers $150 $175 WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 26, 2011 ONLY Opening session with vendors, indoor and outdoor exhibits, all educational sessions, tour of tents, ballasting seminar; TRD Business Meeting OPENING RECEPTION Tuesday, January 25 7:00 8:30 PM Held in the Tent Expo Social Event Tent installed by Losberger US LLC, spectacular views of the Gulf will be enjoyed by all during networking events. AWARDS DINNER Wednesday, January 26 6:00 8:00 PM Past Wodetzki Award recipients will be honored as a prelude to the announcement of the 2011 recipient of the tent industry s most prestigious award. Share in the joys of Tent Industry Past through Tent Expo PARTY ON THE BEACH Wednesday, January 26 8:00 11:00 PM Enjoy an evening with fun in the sand, campfires, music, games, prizes and more! GOLF TOURNAMENT ISLA DEL SOL YACHT & COUNTRY CLUB Includes green fees, lunch and awards reception. (beverage cart available). Awards will be distributed during reception at Pirate Island, Tradewinds following the golf tournament. $150 $175 $65 $75 $75 $90 $65 $90 $125 $135 Please tally up your registration selections here. See reverse side for payment. $ Final Amount

6 BADGE INFORMATION Attendee 1 Attendee 2 Attendee 3 Attendee 4 Company Name Contact City State Zip/Postal Code Country Phone PAYMENT INFORMATION Enclosed is my check for $ (U.S. dollars drawn on a U.S. bank payable to IFAI.) Please charge $ to my: (check one) Visa Discover Master Card American Express Cardholder s Name (exactly as stated on credit card) Cardholder s Billing Address Address 2 City State/Province Zip/Postal Code Credit Card Number Expiration Date Cardholder s CID# American Express-4 digit number on front of card Visa, MC, Discover-3 digit number on back of card Cardholder s Signature Paying by Check? Mail to: Tent Rental Division SDS , PO Box 86 Minneapolis, MN USA Register by fax: Register online: CANCELLATION POLICY To obtain a refund, submit a written request to jmschieffer@ifai.com. There will be a $25 cancellation fee. January 10, 2011, no refunds will be issued for Tent Expo registration or activities. As the chair of the Tent Rental Division of IFAI, I would like to personally invite you to Tent Expo The division has a rich 42-year history of providing its members with opportunities to learn, network and see innovative new products and this Expo will certainly carry on that tradition! With the current economic challenges, it is more critical than ever to differentiate your company through new products, partnerships with other companies, new techniques learned through educational programs and adherence to industry safety standards. If you want to grow your business, become more profitable, accelerate your learning curve, and contribute to the development of strong safety standards, Tent Expo 2011 is the place for you to be! Please join several hundred other industry professionals for this great event. Jim Reyen Chairman, Tent Rental Division Eureka! Tents Binghamton, NY IFAI Tent Expo 2011 January TradeWinds Resort, St. Pete Beach, FL tentexperts.org