Composite Panel Association 2013 Fall Meeting. Hyatt Regency Inner Harbor Baltimore. September 29 October 1

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1 Composite Panel Association 2013 Fall Meeting Hyatt Regency Inner Harbor Baltimore September 29 October 1

2 About the 2013 Fall Meeting CPA s annual Fall Meeting is the premiere business and networking event for the North American Composite panel industry, bringing together more than 150 industry leaders and spouses. Board and Committee meetings, policy discussions, educational sessions and social events round out this three-day industry gathering. WELCOME RECEPTION The Fall Meeting begins with the Welcome Reception on Sunday evening in the Pisces Room on the top floor of the hotel offering a panoramic view of the Inner Harbor. GENERAL SESSIONS & LUNCHEON The Fall Meeting will feature two general sessions and a luncheon with speakers covering issues of significance to the composite panel industry. The Chairman s Reception & Dinner on Monday will include a recognition program of industry leaders. Jacket and tie are suggested for the dinner. BOARD & COMMITTEE MEETINGS Participants are invited to attend all Board and Committee meetings. The Executive Committee meeting is the only closed meeting. ATTENDEE LISTS AND MEETING MATERIALS CPA will keep members updated on Fall Meeting highlights through its weekly edge. Additionally, please visit CPA on the web at CompositePanel.org for an updated list of speakers, attendees and Board and Committee materials. RED EDUCATIONAL FOUNDATION SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM The Robert E. Dougherty Educational Foundation provides scholarships to students in industry related fields of study. The Foundation is funded by CPA and generous donations from member companies. Please consider adding a $25 donation to the Foundation as part of your Fall Meeting registration. You may also show your support by purchasing tickets for the Annual Champagne Raffle during the Chairman s Dinner on Monday evening. SPONSORSHIP & EXHIBITOR OPPORTUNITIES The Fall Meeting is a great time to showcase your company s products and services while supporting the CPA. Members can also participate in the table-top exhibit session in a highly visible location on both Monday and Tuesday. For more information, contact Allyson O Sullivan at aosullivan@cpamail.org.

3 2013 Fall Meeting Schedule Sunday September 29 7:30 AM 9:00 AM Officers Breakfast 12:00 PM 4:00 PM Executive Committee Lunch & Meeting 4:00 PM 7:30 PM Meeting Registration 5:00 PM 5:30 PM New Member/First Time Attendee Meeting 5:30 PM 7:00 PM Welcome Reception Monday September 30 7:15 AM 8:30 AM Networking Breakfast 7:15 AM 8:30 AM Meeting Registration 7:15 AM 3:15 PM Exhibit Session 8:30 AM 9:30 AM General Session 1 9:00 AM 10:00 AM Spouse & Friend Breakfast 9:30 AM 9:45 AM Break 9:45 AM 11:30 AM Decorative Surfaces Council Meeting 9:45 AM 11:30 AM Production-Technical Committee Meeting 11:30 AM 12:00 PM Break 12:00 PM 1:15 PM Membership Luncheon and Keynote 1:15 PM 1:30 PM Break 1:30 PM 3:30 PM Industry Biomass Council Meeting 1:30 PM 3:30 PM Marketing Committee Meeting 6:00 PM 8:30 PM Chairman s Reception & Dinner Tuesday October 1 7:00 AM 8:00 AM Networking Breakfast 7:00 AM 11:30 AM Exhibit Session 8:00 AM 9:30 AM General Session 2 9:30 AM 9:45 AM Break 9:45 AM 11:30 AM Environmental & Public Affairs Committee Meeting 11:30 AM 12:00 PM Break 12:00 PM 2:30 PM Board of Directors Meeting Innovative Products for a Sustainable Future

4 HYATT REGENCY INNER HARBOR 300 Light Street, Baltimore, Maryland Tel: , Fax: Hotel & Travel The Hyatt Regency is a AAA Four-Diamond hotel in the heart of Baltimore. A large selection of restaurants and shops are located within walking distance. The Fall Meeting room rate is $199 (US) single/double per night, plus taxes. Ask for the Composite Panel Association rate when making reservations. The deadline to reserve rooms is September 7, 2013, after which the hotel is not obliged to hold this rate. AIRPORTS / GROUND TRANSPORTATION Baltimore Washington Airport (BWI) is located 10 miles away from the Hyatt. Taxi service is available from the airport for an average fare of $40. Self-parking for overnight guests is $28 per day. Valet parking is $40 plus taxes per day. Rates include in/out privileges. WEATHER AND MEETING ATTIRE Average temperatures in Baltimore during late September may be up to 70 F during the daytime and evening temperatures can drop to the low 60 s. Meeting attire is business casual with the exception of jacket and tie for the Chairman's dinner. SPOUSE AND FAMILY PROGRAM Meeting attendees are encouraged to bring their spouses and families. Spouse registration includes the Welcome Reception on Sunday, Chairman s Dinner, and the Spouse Breakfast, which includes a concierge presentation about hotel amenities and local attractions CPA SPRING MEETING CasaMagna Marriott Puerto Vallarta, Mexico May C OMPOSITE PANEL ASSOCIATION Deerfield Avenue, Suite 306 Leesburg, VA

5 2013 Fall Meeting Registration ATTENDEE INFORMATION Name: Nickname for Badge: Title: Company: Address: City: State/Prov: Zip: Country: Phone: New Member First Time Attendee SPOUSE/FRIEND INFORMATION Name on Badge: Attending: Welcome Reception Spouse Breakfast Chairman s Dinner ATTENDEE PROGRAM Sunday, September 29 Welcome Reception FEE WORKSHEET (US$) Choose One Attendee Type Attendee RED Donation* $620 x = Attendee No Donation $595 Spouse $150 x = TOTAL AMOUNT DUE (USD) $ * Includes a $25 tax-deductible donation to the Robert E. Dougherty Educational Foundation, a 501(c)3 organization. PAYMENT OPTIONS Check Payable to CPA Credit Card (AMEX, MasterCard, Visa) Card Number: Expiration Date: Cardholder Signature: Monday, September 30 Networking Breakfast General Session #1 Concurrent Meetings (select one) Decorative Surfaces Council Production-Technical Committee Meeting Membership Luncheon Concurrent Meetings (select one) Marketing Committee Industry Biomass Council Meeting Chairman s Reception & Dinner Tuesday, October 1 Networking Breakfast General Session #2 Environmental & Public Affairs Committee Board of Directors Meeting All Fees are due upon registration and will be accepted for employees of current member companies only. Cancellation Policy: Cancellations must be in writing and received by September 18 for a refund less a 25% processing fee. There are no refunds for cancellations received after September 18. Registrations may be transferred to a colleague by written notification only at any time prior to the meeting. HOW TO REGISTER Register Fax: (703) aosullivan@cpamail.org Q UESTIONS? Allyson O Sullivan (866) 4Composites, ext. 251 aosullivan@cpamail.org