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| Sept. 13-14, 2002 Glass Expo West ’02 Sponsored by CGA Long Beach Convention & Entertainment Center Long Beach, Calif. Contact: CGA at 530/642-0992 Sept. 22-25, 2002 AAMA National Fall Meeting Hyatt Regency—Las Vegas Henderson, Nev. Contact: AAMA at 847/303-5664 Sept. 29-30, 2002 Codes Expo 2002 Sponsored by BOCA International Fort Worth Convention Center Fort Worth, Texas Contact: BOCA International at 800/214-4321, ext. 204 October 1-5, 2002 NFRC Annual Fall Meeting Westin Alyeska Prince Hotel Girdwood, Alaska Contact: NFRC at 202/466-7391 October 4-5, 2002 Glass TEXpo™ ’02 Co-sponsored by the Texas Glass Association and DWM/BCM magazine Hotel Intercontinental Dallas, Texas Contact: DWM/BCM at 540/720-5584 October 11-12, 2002 Industrial Strength Woodworking Expo & Conference (ISW) for the Pacific Northwest Sponsored by Custom Woodworking Business and Wood & Wood Products Portland Convention Center Portland, Ore. Contact: ISW Conference Office at 888/903-9663 |
October 12-16, 2002 |
NSDJA Annual Convention to Offer Education, Networking
If you are a window or door manufacturer who wants to learn more about what your customers want, then you won’t want to miss the annual convention of the National Sash and Door Jobbers Association (NSDJA) being held October 12-16, 2002, at the Henry B. Gonzalez Convention Center in San Antonio.
This year’s convention—Millwork Ole!—will have more than 150 exhibitors and will occupy 172,000 square feet of meeting space.
“Meeting face-to-face with our colleagues provides the opportunity to regain focus and direction in our professional lives, rekindle relationships and maximize the power of a handshake and a good conversation,” said NSDJA executive director Linnea Johansson about the annual convention in the May issue of SHELTER magazine,
DWM/BCM’s sister publication.
Opening General Session
The opening general session this year will start with Dr. Barry Asmus. “You won’t want to miss his enthusiastic and humorous presentation on the economy, the future, globalization and public policy,” said George Lorenz, co-chairperson of the annual convention program planning committee.
5K Run & Fun Walk
The 5K Run & Fun Walk is new this year. The 5K, which is scheduled for Sunday morning, is to raise money for a local charity in memory of Sandy Lavitt, 2001 NSDJA honorary chairperson.
Awards Breakfast
The awards breakfast, which used to be known as the awards luncheon, will feature Dr. Beck Weathers. He will discuss his incredible story of survival on Mt. Everest.
La Villita Celebration
An outdoor fiesta will be the setting of Tuesday night’s entertainment. “The La Villita Celebration will bring together all the rich history and traditions of San Antonio with a party held under the stars, that you will long remember. The evening will include singers and Mariachi bands, and the country group Asleep at the Wheel will present Texas swing for you light-footed dancers. The finest local cuisine will be served with your favorite beverages,” said Lorenz.
General Sessions
“The general sessions will have a new look this year It was suggested that we tap our membership for speakers to present ideas that attendees can take back and implement in their businesses,” said Lorenz.
Session A: Understanding Warehouse Management Systems ... Sunday, October 13,
1:45-3:15 p.m. Nick Carter, president of WoodWare Systems of Memphis, Tenn. and Cal German,
president of DMSi of Omaha, Neb.
Session B: What’s New? — A Comprehensive Review of New Entry Door Standards ... Monday, October 14, 4-5 p.m. Alan Campbell, president of
the Window and Door Manufacturers Association of Des Plaines, Ill.
Session C: The Benefits of Professional Purchasing Staff ... Monday, October 14, 4-5 p.m.
Lee Judd, product manager and develop manager for Guardian Industries of Auburn Hills, Mich.—the parent company of Cameron Ashley Building Products of Dallas.
Session D: Sales Planning — It’s More Than Names and Numbers ... Tuesday, October 15,
2-3:30 p.m. Greg Gurley, national sales manager for Therma-Tru Corp. of Maumee, Ohio.
Session E: How Stair Codes are Changing the Stair Business ... Tuesday, October 15, 3-4 p.m.
Bob Green, vice president of Crown Heritage of Lenoir, N.C.
For More Information
If you need more information on the annual convention, visit the NSDJA’s website at
http://www.nsdja.com and click on the “Millwork Ole!” logo. You can also contact the NSDJA by calling 727/372-3665 or by e-mail at
mail@nsdja.com.
| Stop by booth 908 Be sure to come by the DWM/BCM booth at the NSDJA convention. Samantha Carpenter, DWM/BCM editor, as well as other DWM/BCM staff, will be on-hand to meet attendees, so please come by to share your ideas and company information with us. Our booth number is 908. See you there! |
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