Florida Roofing, Sheet Metal and Air Conditioning Convention - June 2008

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FRSA Convention Information

June 18-21, 2008

The Peabody Hotel & the Orange County Convention Center

Orlando, FL

The convention consists of four full days of education, networking, family fun, sports, friends and FRSA's highly recognized trade show the Southeast Roofing and Sheet Metal Spectacular.

Attendees can find something for everyone, beginning with the sporting events on Wednesday, which include golf, bowling and a catch-and-release fishing tournament.

The next three days are packed with informative and interesting educational seminars, geared toward the roofing and sheet metal industries. Contractors can obtain valuable C. E. (continuing education) credits needed to keep an active license in Florida. Join us for our Kick-Off Luncheon, and then help us officially open the trade show. The trade show will be open for 10.5 hours, over three days, enabling attendees maximum scheduling flexibility.

On Friday, the education continues with more top name speakers, and is followed by the FRSA Business Luncheon. The trade show opens after the luncheon, and closes at 5:00 pm, enabling attendees and exhibitors time to regroup before heading to the Friday Night Party. This has historically been a sold-out event, so don't delay in making your reservations! Tickets for this event, if available, can be purchased at the FRSA Registration Desk.

Saturday continues with more educational seminars and a seminar specifically formatted for your foremen and superintendent. Bring the crew and let FRSA educate them for free. After the seminar, they can go through the trade show for free, learning about new products and services for the industry.

Saturday evening features our gala annual Banquet and Reception, where the new FRSA officers are installed. Dinner, entertainment and an awards presentation are sure to capture the night. So be sure to make your plans now to attend - you won't want to miss out on all this fun!

To download a free ticket to the trade show, click here to download. Complete the ticket and bring it to the FRSA Registration Desk (DO NOT SEND TO FRSA) located in the lobby of the OCCC Hall WD2 during any of the three trade show days. We will print you out a badge good for any day of the show.

To preview exhibitors at the FRSA Trade Show, go to the Exhibitors page.

Click here for driving directions to the Orange County Convention Center or parking information.

Convention Highlights and Costs

A full convention registration includes all educational programs or the Ladies' Program, refreshment breaks, the Kick-Off Lunch on Thursday, the Business Lunch on Friday, the Friday Night Theme Party, all three days of the trade show, the 86th Annual Banquet and Reception on Saturday, and a chance for the Grand Prize Drawing. Click here to download a schedule of events.

Individual events tickets may be purchased ahead of time for each of the following social events:

Thursday Kick-Off Lunch sponsored by Hunter Panels - $55

Author, consultant and international speaker, Jack Lannom has been captivating and inspiring audiences for over 25 years. His topic, "People First", will help teach business leaders balance between profit making skills and social return on investment - people retention skills. Learn how to blend these and create an environment which turns ordinary people into extraordinary performers. A requisite for all business owners. During this lunch, the Educational Foundation will award its annual Scholarship.

Friday Business Lunch - $55

Elections for new FRSA Officers and Directors will be held, along with Life and Honorary Membership recognition, the Annual Meetings of the Association, the Educational Foundation, Credit Union and Self Insurers Fund, and presentation of the Charlie Raymond Membership Award, the Earl Blank Memorial Service Award and the Bieler Family "Enthusiasm Gets It Done"; Award.

Friday Night Party sponsored by FRSA Self Insurers Fund - $110

Hellooooo Baaaaaby!! Are you ready to twist the night away? Then you've come to the right place. Our Friday night theme party is notoriously well know as a great time and this year will be no different. What could be more energizing than a 50's Sock Hop? Complete with entertainment - Cactus Jack and the Cadillacs, a blue plate special, fountain drinks, party favors, prizes and the FRSA Affiliate Competition. Come out and cheer on your favorite affiliate and see who will bring home the FRSA Challenge Cup. Dust off those leather jackets and oxfords, and breakout the Brylcreem - ducktails are back!

Saturday Night Banquet & Reception - $100

The Grand Finale of the Convention is the annual Banquet, which follows an hour-long reception. FRSA's Officers for the coming year will be installed; the Presidents Award presented and the prestigious Campanell Award will be bestowed up a deserving recipient. Wrap-up this four-day event with a video presentation, highlighting some of the more memorable moments at this year's convention. Comedian, humorist and impressionist extraordinaire, Jim Gossett takes his inspiration from the events of the day, adds his special brand of magic, and delivers a hilarious rendition of your favorite late night entertainers, politicians and media personalities. The Grand Prize, a replica 1950's style jukebox and $1,500 cash, will be presented to one lucky attendee, and the winner of the Educational Foundation Raffle will be selected.

Special Education Package - $300 - 8 hours of CILB approved courses available

Click here to download registration form. Note: tickets for individual events are sold on a first-come, first-served basis and may not be available on-site. Please plan accordingly.

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