SFPA 2017 ANNUAL MEETING AGENDA

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1 AGENDA WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 18 7:45AM - 1PM (tee times begin at 8:06 AM) GOLF - Hyatt Regency s Raptor Bay Golf Course Designed in the spirit of golf and respect for the land, Raptor Bay captures the essence of nature at its best. With no residential sites on property, surround yourself in the beauty of nature and the tournament quality course conditions that give every player an enjoyable golfing experience. Collared shirts and customary golf attire required. No jogging shorts, swimwear or jeans are allowed. Golf shoes are required. Beverages and box lunches are included. FISHING - All Water Excursions Join one of the seasoned, veteran guides to see the real Florida while fishing the Captain s favorite fishing holes to reel in the catch of the day. Backwater fishing will depart from the Hyatt Regency marina. All gratuities, license, bait, tackle, beverages and snacks are included. Attendees meet in the Belvedere Terrace for a 7:45am departure to walk to the marina. 2:30PM - 4:30PM EXPO ADVISORY COMMITTEE MEETING 5:30PM - 10:30PM WELCOME RECEPTION CRUISE AND DINNER The Reception Cruise will depart from the Hyatt Regency marina. Please meet in the Belvedere Terrace at 5:30pm for a short walk to the marina. THURSDAY, OCTOBER 19 7:30AM - 8:30AM BUFFET BREAKFAST WITH SPONSORED EXHIBITS 9:30AM - 3:00PM SPOUSE PROGRAM - 3 OPTIONS: OPTION 1: Edison & Ford Winter Estates Tour & Lunch: Depart the lobby at 9:45am for a private tour of the homes, gardens, laboratory and museum of Thomas Edison and Henry Ford. Followed by lunch on the grounds. Comfortable shoes are recommended. OPTION 2: Hotel shuttle to nearby Coconut Point Mall for shopping, lunch on your own. OPTION 3: Take the hotel s ferry ride to the beach area, lunch on your own. 8:45AM - 11:30AM GENERAL SESSION Welcome Remarks & SFPA Highlights Paul Jannke, Forest Economic Advisors: Lumber Prices Have Surged; When Will Consumption Catch Up? Steve Lovett, Softwood Lumber Board Update Jerry Hingle, SPC International Update Jeff Miller, Treated Wood Council Mark Stock, Interfor: Millwright Apprenticeship Program 11:45AM - 1:30PM BUFFET LUNCH WITH SPONSORED EXHIBIT 1:45PM - 4:00PM GENERAL SEESION, CONTINUED Mike Ritter, USDA Forest Products Laboratory: Latest Research at FPL Safety Panel Discussion Canfor Southern Pine Weyerhaeuser 5:30PM - 7:00PM RECEPTION WITH SPONSORED EXHIBITS 7:00PM - 10:00PM CHAIRMAN S DINNER AND ENTERTAINMENT Entertainment by Paul Miller FRIDAY, OCTOBER 20 8:30AM - 10:30AM BOARD OF DIRECTORS MEETING

2 HOTEL INFORMATION HOTEL INFORMATION 5001 Coconut Road Bonita Springs, Florida, MAKING RESERVATIONS: The last day to book a reservation in the SFPA Room Block is Monday, September 25, A dedicated website is available for booking your hotel room online. To reserve your room, visit the website: If you would like to book your hotel reservation over the phone, please call , and mention Southern Forest Products Association. The group rate may be available three days pre/post event dates based on availability. Reservation requests received after September 25, 2017 will be based on availability at the hotel s prevailing rates. RATES: per night Single or Double occupancy plus taxes, currently 11% tax plus 10 Resort Fee. Bellman and housekeeping gratuities are at the guest s discretion. Includes two waters, beach ferry, beach chairs, umbrellas, trolley transportation to Coconut Point Mall and golf bag storage. Check-in: 4:00 PM Check-out: 11:00AM Dress: All meetings and functions are business casual. TRANSPORTATION: To/From Fort Myers Southwest International Airport (RSW) and Hyatt Regency Coconut Point Resort & Spa, (approx. 15 miles/25 minute drive) Naples Transportation & Tours: Offers town cars, limousines and multi-passenger vehicles with drivers. Advance reservations are necessary. Call or book online, One-way rates are inclusive of fares and gratuities: for 1-2 people, for 3-4 people. Taxi or Uber: Available outside the airport terminals. Zone Fares from the airport to the Hyatt Regency Coconut Point Resort and Spa are 40 plus taxes (one-way for up to three passengers). Uber-X is approximately 30 one-way. THANK YOU TO OUR SPONSORS

3 R EGISTRATION FORM NAME: COMPANY: ADDRESS: CITY: STATE: ZIP: CELL PHONE: SPOUSE/GUEST: CELL PHONE: SPOUSE PROGRAM OPTIONS FOR THURSDAY, OCTOBER 19: (Please choose one) OPTION 1: EDISON & FORD TOUR (50 additional) OPTION 2: COCONUT POINT MALL SHOPPING (Included) OPTION 3: BEACH (Included) MEETING REGISTRATION PER PERSON NUMBER ATTENDING TOTAL SPOUSE/GUEST REGISTRATION INCLUDE NUMBER ATTENDING FOR ALL EVENTS WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 18: THURSDAY, OCTOBER 19: GOLF GOLF CLUB RENTAL FISHING WELCOME RECEPTION CRUISE & DINNER CONTINENTAL BREAKFAST SPOUSE PROGRAM BUFFET LUNCH CHAIRMAN S RECEPTION & DINNER (Option 1 - Edison & Ford Tour) IF YOU HAVE A DISABILITY OR REQUIRE A SPECIAL DIET, PLEASE CHECK HERE AND A STAFF MEMBER WILL CONTACT YOU. ACCOMODATION REQUESTED CANCELLATIONS AFTER OCTOBER 6, 2017 ARE NON-REFUNDABLE. TOTAL PAYMENT METHOD Enclosed is a check payable to SFPA for the TOTAL shown above. I authorize the TOTAL shown above to be charged to my credit card: MasterCard Visa American Express Card Number Code Exp. Date Name of Cardholder Billing address associated with credit card: Cardholder s Signature Same address as shown on top of form. RETURN TO: Southern Forest Products Association 6660 Riverside Dr., Ste. 212 Metairie, La mail@sfpa.org Fax:

4 E XHIBIT INFORMATION ATTEND EXHIBIT SPONSOR Southern Forest Products Association members will gather October at the Hyatt Regency Coconut Point Resort in Bonita Springs, Florida for their 2017 Annual Meeting. This event provides an ideal opportunity to promote your company s products and services to the leaders of the Southern Pine lumber industry, and network with top executives, marketing professionals, and other key decision-makers. Complete information about the SFPA 2017 Annual Meeting is enclosed, including details about exhibit and sponsorship opportunities. We hope your schedule will permit you to attend this gathering. For all sponsorships and exhibit locations, SFPA members will have priority selection through August 15; after that date, non-members applications will be assigned. BOOTH ASSIGNMENT & LOCATION Booths will be located in the Estero Meeting Rooms A-B. SFPA reserves the right to adjust spacing and layout of booths, if necessary. EXHIBITOR SETUP Wednesday, October 18 - begins at 4:30 pm and must be completed by 7:00am, October 19. EXHIBITOR DATES AND TIMES Thursday, October 19 7:30 AM - 8:30 AM 11:45 AM - 1:30 PM 5:30 PM - 7:00 PM EXHIBIT TEAR-DOWN Begins at the conclusion of the Chairman s Dinner on Thursday evening, October 19 (approx. 10:00 PM) and must be completed by 12 midnight. EXHIBIT SPACE FEE INCLUDES: One 6 tabletop exhibit space with 2 chairs and electrical power outlet. Complimentary registration for ONE attendee. (please complete the Meeting Registration Form AND the Exhibit Space Application) Recognition on SFPA s website, with a link to your company s website Listing in the Meeting Registration List Recognition during the Annual Meeting and in SFPA s newsletters; company name and logo in promotional materials NOT IN EXHIBIT SPACE FEE Internet and AV services are not included and must be ordered separately. Contact: Chris Pfeiffer, PSAV, or cpfeiffer@psav.com. CANCELLATION POLICY Cancellation requests received after October 6, 2017 are non-refundable. EXHIBIT RULES & SHIPPING INFORMATION All booth personnel must be registered for the SFPA Annual Meeting and should wear their name badge throughout the event. Neither SFPA nor the Hyatt Regency Coconut Point Resort is responsible for loss or damage of articles in the exhibit area. Exhibitors may ship items to the Resort no sooner than 3 days prior to the meeting. Exhibitors will pay 10 handling charge per delivered box or item and 150 handling fee per pallet. A 6% sales tax will apply to all shipments. All shipments should be addressed: Hyatt Regency Coconut Point Resort & Spa 5001 Coconut Road Bonita Springs, FL Hold For: SFPA Meeting/Oct Exhibit Company: Exhibit On-Site Contact: Box(es): # of # The Resort s Business Center will provide reasonable assistance to Exhibitors when return shipping arrangements are needed. There is a 10 per box handling fee, plus the shipping cost and 6% sales tax. Shipping costs are not included in the booth cost and are the responsibility of each exhibitor. For shipping questions, please call:

5 S PONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES ALL TIMBER/DIMENSION LEVEL SPONSORS & EXHIBITORS RECEIVE: One 6 tabletop exhibit space with two (2) chairs and electrical power outlet Listing in the Meeting Registration List Recognized on SFPA s website, with a link to your company s website Recognition during the Annual Meeting and in SFPA s newsletters; our company name & logo in promotional TIMBER LEVEL SPONSORSHIP: 5,000 OPTION 1: General Session Presentation & Chairman s Dinner Sponsor Opportunity to present a 3-5 minute product promotion message during SFPA s General Session Thursday Reception - Bar Sponsorship One (1) hosted hors d oeurves near your booth during Thursday evening s reception Complimentary registration for TWO (1,100 value) OPTION 2: Welcome Reception Cruise Sponsor Welcome Reception Cruise Sponsor for Wednesday evening s cruise to dinner One banner displayed on the outside of the boat Specialty Drink sponsor - logo engraved copper drink mugs Complimentary registration for TWO (1,100 value) SOLD OPTION 3: Sportsmen s Sponsor Sponsor of both the golf and fishing activities on Wednesday morning Your company name & logo are displayed on a banner at both the Hyatt Regency s Marina and Golf Course Clubhouse. A goodie bag given to all attendees of both events. Logoed items included:towels and hand-sanitizer for fishing; Towels, golf balls, golf tees & ball marker for golf. Complimentary registration for TWO (1,100 value) materials DIMENSION LEVEL SPONSORSHIP: 2,500 OPTION 1: Chairman s Dinner Patron One (1) hosted hors d oeurves near your booth during Thursday evening s reception Complimentary registration for TWO (1,100 value) DIMENSION LEVEL SPONSORSHIP: 2,500 (continued) OPTION 2: Registration Welcome Gift A Logoed Gift of your choice given to all attendees during registration. Production & Shipping not included. Complimentary registration for TWO (1,100 value) BOARD LEVEL SPONSORSHIPS Board Level Sponsors are recognized on SFPA s website, with a link to your company s website. Recognition is also given during the Annual Meeting and in SFPA s newsletters; your company name & logo in promotional Board Level Sponsorships do not include Exhibit Space. Hotel Key Card Sponsorship: 1,000 Your company name and logo are displayed on all hotel key SOLD cards (250 minimum) during the Annual Meeting. Cost does not include production or shipping costs of the key cards. Table Wine at Dinner: 1,000 Your company name and logo are displayed on all tables during the Chairman s Dinner Thursday evening (2 available) Coffee Breaks General Session: 750 Your company name, logo and contact information are displayed on a 20 x24 poster beside the table for coffee & refreshments SOLD during the full-day General Session Steel Drum Sponsorship: 750 Your company name & logo are displayed on a 20 x24 poster near the steel drum band. The band will play at dinner on Wednesday night. EXHIBITOR ONLY: 800 One 6 tabletop exhibit space with TWO (2) chairs and electrical power outlet. Complimentary registration for ONE Recognition during the Annual Meeting and in SFPA s newsletters; your company name & logo in promotional Priority will be given in the following order: Timber Level Sponsor Dimension Level Sponsor Board Level Sponsor Exhibitor. ADVERTISEMENT OPPORTUNITIES: 350 Advertise your company within the 2017 Annual Meeting Registration List that every attendee receives upon arrival. Provide your full-page ad (measuring 4.5 wide by 7.5 high, full color (CMYK) or grayscale, 300dpi or higher resolution.) Inside Pages: 350 Materials in Press-Quality PDF format must be received by September 29. Please art files to Erin Graham at egraham@sfpa.org. Questions about Ad requirements, please call Erin at , Option 5.

6 E XHIBIT FLOOR PLAN ESTERO A & B 8 Signode Woodtech Samuel 13 7 Biomass Engineering Semco Porter Autolog Andritz Iggesund PLM NOTE: Arrangements of buffet, dining tables and seating will vary for the Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner Reception. Hyster REA JET Carbotech Lucidyne Metriguard Brunette 1 USNR OPTiMiL KDS Windsor The Hyatt Coconut Point s Estero Meeting Room is the location of the tabletop exhibits during the Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner Reception scheduled for Thursday, October 19.

7 E XHIBIT SPACE & SPONSORSHIP APPLICATION My company would like to reserve an exhibit booth and/or sponsor the Southern Forest Products Association s 2017 Annual Meeting, as indicated below. We hereby notify SFPA that the name of the exhibiting company and/or sponsor is to appear in print (signage, registration list, internet, electronic media) with capitalization, abbreviation, and punctuation as follows: (Please Print Clearly) EXHIBIT SPACE NUMBER (Select 3): COMPANY: STREET ADDRESS: CITY: STATE: ZIP: PHONE NUMBER: FAX NUMBER: WEBSITE: www. KEY CONTACT: TITLE: Name and address of On-Site Contact, if different from above. NAME: TITLE: STREET ADDRESS: CITY: STATE: ZIP: PHONE NUMBER: FAX NUMBER: PRODUCT/SERVICE DESCRIPTION (up to 25 words): 5,000 - TIMBER LEVEL SPONSORSHIP: PRESENTATION & CHAIRMAN S DINNER SPONSOR SPORTSMEN S SPONSOR 2,500 - DIMENSION LEVEL SPONSORSHIP: CHAIRMAN S DINNER PATRON REGISTRATION WELCOME GIFT BOARD LEVEL SPONSORSHIPS: (Board Level Sponsorships do not include Exhibit Space.) 1,000 - TABLE WINE AT DINNER STEEL DRUM SPONSORSHIP EXHIBITOR ONLY REGISTRATION LIST AD - INSIDE PAGE TOTAL EXHIBIT AND SPONSORSHIP FEES PAYMENT METHOD Enclosed is a check payable to SFPA for the TOTAL shown above. I authorize the TOTAL shown above to be charged to my credit card: MasterCard Visa American Express Card Number: Exp. Date: Code: Name of Cardholder: Cardholder s Signature: Billing address associated with credit card: Street Address: City: State: Zip: I agree to abide by the exhibit rules and regulations. Exhibitor Signature Southern Forest Products Association Date Date Return this form (Exhibit Space and Sponsorship Application) AND the SFPA Annual Meeting Registration form with your payment or credit card information to the address shown below. RETURN TO: Southern Forest Products Association 6660 Riverside Dr., Ste. 212 Metairie, La mail@sfpa.org Fax: