2012 ARTBA National Convention

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SEPTEMBER 11–14

CONVENTIONNATIONAL

2012Talkin’ In Memphis

FeaturingSafety Leadership Workshop

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2 2012 ARTBA National Convention

We would like to thank Executive Vice President Kent

Starwalt and TRBA for their generous financial

support and ideas in developing the program content

for the 2012 ARTBA Convention!

213 Fifth Avenue, North

Nashville, Tenn. 37219

P: 615.255.5751

F: 615.255.6937

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Chairman’s Message

Dear ARTBA Member,

Our theme is “Talkin’ in Memphis.” And we want you to join us for the

conversation!

Register today for the 2012 ARTBA National Convention, scheduled for

September 11-14. If you take action before July 1, we’ll take $110 off the

price as part of ARTBA’s 110th anniversary special.

We’ve got a slate of top notch speakers, including Scott McKain, one of

only 150 living members of the Professional Speakers Hall of Fame and an

expert on brand differentiation. As a best-selling author of several business

books, he will reveal how to create more compelling connections between

you and your customers, and how to stand out and move up, regardless of

the economic climate.

Bill Logue, president and chief executive officer of FedEx Freight

Corporation, will share the company vision for the nation’s transportation

network. He’ll also provide the “inside scoop” on how FedEx is able to move

1.5 million packages daily, on 42 miles of conveyor belts, at its hub at the

Memphis Airport. John Schroer, Tennessee’s transportation commissioner,

will be on hand to provide a report on the state’s infrastructure plans and

potential market opportunities. Finally, we will also have two days of educa-

tion training during the September 11-12 “Safety Leadership Workshop.”

Our convention hotel is the Peabody Memphis, a magnificent Forbes

Four-Star, AAA Four-Diamond, historic property, which has been described

as “legendary, charming, elegant and grand.” It’s located just steps from

key attractions like the Memphis Rock ‘N Soul Museum, National Civil

Rights Museum and Sun Studio. The world-famous Peabody Ducks will be

on hand as they march to and from the Grand Lobby daily at 11 a.m. and 5

p.m., in a time-honored tradition dating back to 1933.

Elvis will be in the house, too! Well, not really. But we will be in his when we

visit Graceland for the ARTBA Political Action Team Reception. 2012 marks

the 35th anniversary of the King’s death and his daughter, Lisa Marie, has

just unveiled a new exhibit of items to mark the occasion. You will have the

opportunity to tour the mansion.

Finally, on a very special Thursday evening, September 13, Tennessee

contractor Steve Wright will be installed as the new ARTBA chairman. This

is a major milestone in ARTBA history as Steve becomes the first graduate

of the Young Executive Development Program to be elected chairman.

Special thanks to our host, the Tennessee Road Builders Association and

its chief executive, Kent Starwalt, for their financial support and outstand-

ing leadership in developing this year’s convention and spouse programs.

My wife, Anita, and I look forward to seeing you in the Blues City!

Paul Yarossi, 2012 ARTBA Chairman

President, HNTB Holdings Ltd., HNTB Corporation


Hotel Information

The Peabody Memphis Hotel

149 Union Avenue

Memphis, Tennessee 38103

Room Rate

$192 Single/Double

Reservations

1.800.Peabody or 901.529.4000

www.peabodymemphis.com

Reservations can be made by calling the

Peabody Memphis Hotel directly. Be sure to

indicate your stay is in conjunction with the

American Road & Transportation Builders

Association (ARTBA) National Convention to

receive the discounted room rate which is

guaranteed through August 10. Reservations

made after that date will be on a space

available basis.

Recommended Attire

All the events for the program with the excep-

tion of the Chairman’s Banquet are business

casual, meaning open collared shirt, no tie

and sports jacket optional. The Chairman’s

Reception & Banquet on Thursday evening is

business attire—suit for men and cocktail attire

for women. All spouse & guest program events

are casual dress. Soft shoes, flats or sneakers

are recommended.

Professional Development Hours

ARTBA is proud to continue its Professional

Development Hours (PDH) program to all

members, member firms and agencies as a

value-added benefit. Sessions held throughout

the convention cover topics related to the

transportation construction industry and will

prove to be very informative. PDH’s are noted

throughout this program. Contact ARTBA at

202.289.4434 or on-site at the ARTBA

registration desk for more information.

Legend of the Peabody Ducks

How did the tradition of the ducks in The Peabody fountain

begin?

Back in 1932 Frank Schutt, general manager of The Peabody,

and a friend, Chip Barwick, returned from a weekend hunting

trip to Arkansas. The men had a little too much Jack Daniel’s

Tennessee sippin’ whiskey, and thought it would be funny to

place some of their live duck decoys (it was legal then for hunt-

ers to use live decoys) in the beautiful Peabody fountain.

Three small English call ducks were selected as “guinea pigs,”

and the reaction was nothing short of enthusiastic. Soon, five

North American Mallard ducks would replace the original

ducks.

In 1940, Bellman Edward Pembroke, a former circus animal

trainer, offered to help with delivering the ducks to the foun-

tain each day and taught them the now-famous Peabody Duck

March. Mr. Pembroke became the Peabody Duckmaster, serv-

ing in that capacity for 50 years until his retirement in 1991.

The original ducks have long since gone, but after 75 years, the

marble fountain in the hotel lobby is still graced with ducks.

The Peabody ducks march at 11 a.m. and 5 p.m. daily.


The Peabody Ducks have been

a must-see Memphis attrac-

tion for Lisa Marie Presley,

Michael Jordan, Nicholas Cage,

Priscilla Presley, Don King,

President Jimmy Carter, Faith

Hill and Tim McGraw, Justin

Timberlake, and Jeff Bridges.

In addition, Patrick Swayze,

Oprah Winfrey and Gayle King,

Florence Henderson, Emeril

Lagasse, Joan Collins, Molly

Ringwald, Chris Matthews,

Paula Deen, Larry King, and

Kevin Bacon have been “honor-

ary duckmasters.”

The Peabody Ducks are five

North American mallards—one

drake (male) with white collar

and green head, and four hens

(females) with less colorful

plumage.

Duck is not served anywhere at

The Peabody, and has not been

seen on the hotel’s menus since

1981 reopening, quite possibly

making Chez Philippe the only

French restaurant in the world

that does not serve duck.

The Peabody Ducks do not have

individual names. The hotel rec-

ognizes that its resident water-

fowl are wild animals, not pets.

However, the very first team of

ducks were Peabody, Gayoso,

and Chisa—named for the three

hotels owned by the Memphis

Hotel Company in 1932.

The Peabody’s lobby fountain is

cut from one enormous piece

of travertine marble made and

shipped from Italy for the ho-

tel’s 1925 opening. The colorful

flowers adorning the top of the

fountain are changed out every

other day in the middle of the

night.

When off-duty from the Lobby,

the ducks live in their Royal

Duck Palace on the hotel’s

rooftop.

The Peabody Marching Ducks

have appeared on “The Tonight

Fun Facts

Show” with Johnny Carson,

“Sesame Street,” when Bert

and Ernie celebrated Rubber

Ducky Day, “The Oprah Winfrey

Show,” and in “People maga-

zine” and the “Sports Illustrat-

ed” swimsuit issue.

The Peabody Ducks are raised

by a local farmer and a friend

of the hotel. Each team lives in

the hotel for only three months

before being retired from their

Peabody duties and returned to

the farm to live the remainder

of their days as wild ducks.


Speakers

Scott McKain

Scott McKain, one of about 150 liv-

ing members of the Professional

Speakers Hall of Fame, focuses on

creating captivating presentations

and writing best-selling books

which clearly reveal how to cre-

ate more compelling connections

between you and your customers,

and how to stand out and move

up, regardless of the economic

climate in your industry.

Scott McKain’s calling is busi-

ness—and his passion is platform presentations. He is a unique combina-

tion of vast speaking experience and new, cutting-edge information. His

presentations benefit from three decades of experience, combined with

his innate talent for articulating successful ideas. McKain has spoken

before and consulted for the world’s most influential corporations.

McKain in an expert on brand differentiation. There are a myriad of

Bill Logue

William J. Logue is president& CEO

of FedEx Freight Corporation. He

provides strategic direction for the

Corporation’s less-than-truckload

(LTL) companies throughout North

America and for FedEx Custom

Critical, a leading carrier of time-

choices in the marketplace for

prospects and customers seeking

the products and services of your

industry. So, how does your organi-

zation—and the professionals who

work with you—stand out from the

plethora of competitors?

In his book, “Collapse of Distinc-

tion,” McKain takes a revolutionary

approach by showing how organiza-

tions and individual professionals

create differentiation in the mar-

ketplace. It was named one of the

“Top 10 Business Books” of the year

by the “Miami Herald,” “Huffing-

ton Post,” and other major media

outlets and reached the number

one spot on Amazon.com’s list of

business best sellers.

John Schroer

John Schroer was appointed

transportation commissioner by

Tennessee Governor Bill Haslam in

January 2011.

Commissioner Schroer was elected

mayor of Franklin in 2007. During

his tenure, he was involved in the

Middle Tennessee Metropolitan

Planning Organization serving on

its executive committee. By virtue

of his position as mayor, he was

a member of the Regional Trans-

portation Authority (RTA) and served as its treasurer. As transportation

commissioner, he continues to be a member of each of those public bodies.

As mayor, Schroer was instrumental in implementing financial policies that

led to AAA ratings from both Moody’s and Standard & Poor’s putting Frank-

lin in the top ranking of cities across the country. He also played a crucial

role in capital planning and prioritization by instituting several key changes

in process and managing Franklin’s budget in difficult economic times.


sensitive, critical shipments. Bill

reports directly to Frederick W.

Smith, chairman & CEO of FedEx

Corporation and is a member of the

corporation’s Strategic Manage-

ment Committee (SMC).

Before joining FedEx Freight in

December 2009, Bill served as

executive vice president and chief

operating officer for FedEx Ex-

press—United States. Prior to that,

Bill held various senior manage-

ment positions within the FedEx

Express organization, including

senior vice president of Domes-

tic Ground Operations (DGO) and

senior vice president of Air Ground

Freight Service (AGFS). Bill joined

FedEx in 1989.

Henry Cho

I’m an Asian with a Southern

accent,” Henry says. “To a lot of

people, that right there is funny.”

Always making the most of who he

is, Henry recently inked a deal with

CBS and Paramount Studios to co-

create and star in his own sitcom

based on his life as a Korean-Amer-

ican born and raised in Tennessee.

Cho’s TV and film credits include

appearances on NBC’s “The To-

night Show,” CBS’s “The Late, Late,

Show,” and NBC’s “Young Comedians” special. He served two years as

host of NBC’s “Friday Night Videos” and had many guest roles on various

network sitcoms.

Some of Henry’s film credits include Universal’s “McHale’s Navy” with

Tom Arnold and David Allen Greer, “Say It Isn’t So” with Heather Graham

and Sally Field, and “Material Girls” with Hilary Duff and Angelica Houston

which was produced by Madonna.

Henry has worked extensively with Vince Gill, Amy Grant, Willie Nelson,

Carrie Underwood and many others. His clean comedy is so versatile that

he can headline Vegas and then tour with contemporary Christian singer

Michael W. Smith in the same month.

Dexter Muller

Dexter Muller is senior vice presi-

dent for community development at

the Greater Memphis Chamber of

Commerce. He is responsible for

infrastructure development, logis-

tics and aerotropolis development,

workforce development and public

policy.

Prior to joining the Chamber in

2000, Muller served as the director

of planning and development for the

city of Memphis and Shelby County

for a dozen years. He was responsible for transportation planning, zon-

ing and subdivision, building and codes, long-range planning, economic

development and military base

redevelopment for the Memphis

Depot.

Muller also served as a planning

and engineering consultant with

Harland Bartholomew and As-

sociates responsible for corporate

marketing and planning, working

on projects ranging from military

master planning for the U. S.

Department of Defense, city plans

for major U. S. cities, and real

estate market analyses for retail,

offices, and apartment development

projects.


Program of Events (subject to change)

TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 118:30 a.m.–12:00 p.m.

ARTBA Contractor Safety Awards

Judging

1:00–6:00 p.m.

Safety Leadership Workshop

“Best of the Best in Safety”

(Lunch provided)

(open to all attendees)

2:30–4:30 p.m.

Council of State Executives

3:30–6:00 p.m.

Young Executive Leadership

Council/First Timers/Young

Executive Development Program

(PDH-1.5)

4:30-5:30 p.m.

ARTBA Past Chairman’s Meeting

4:30-6:00 p.m.

Women’s Leaders Council

Meeting

6:00–7:00 p.m.

Welcome Reception

10:15 p.m.–1:45 a.m.

Fed-Ex Super Hub Tour at

Memphis Airport

Registration Closed

ARTBA Safety Leadership Workshop: September 11-13

Held in conjunction with the ARTBA National Convention, the “Safety Leadership Workshop” will be chock-

full of “state-of-the-practice” training and information for senior company officers, project managers, safety

professionals and others who recognize the critical linkages between safety and production. You’ll also earn

Professional Development Hours (PDHs).

Industry leaders whose companies have developed award-winning safety programs will spearhead interac-

tive sessions. Winners of the annual ARTBA Contractor Safety Awards will tell you what they are doing to

achieve the lowest injury rates and insurance modifiers in the industry.

In the “Best of the Best in Safety Academy,” listen to Bob Johnson, ARTBA Safety Committee Chair and

safety director for Granite Construction Inc., and other industry leaders, share the “secrets of success” in

managing programs for some of the largest contractors in the nation—with some of the most consistent,

safety records. ARTBA’s top safety expert, Brad Sant, will also highlight the training programs available to

industry professionals through several federal government contracts. And don’t forget to bring your laptop

to receive and be instructed on how to use one of the most effective safety training programs ever designed

for this industry.

As a bonus, you’ll be able to participate in some of the general sessions and other events of the ARTBA

National Convention.

Learn from the industry’s top safety leaders. Earn PDHs. Connect with your peers. It all awaits you in the

Blues City!

Contact ARTBA Senior Vice President of Safety & Education Brad Sant at 202.289.4434 or [email protected]

for more information.



“Thousands of packages moving at high speed. Hundreds

of planes lining the sky. Experience the FedEx Express

Memphis World Hub.” Spread over five miles near the

Memphis International Airport, take an exclusive tour

September 11 of the FedEx Express Memphis World Hub

and witness thousands of FedEx team members work-

ing together to process more than 1.5 million packages

moving daily through five different sort areas. Packages

ride on 42 miles of conveyor belts designed to get each

important parcel to its proper destination. While the world

sleeps, the hub is electric with frenzied activity with a

common goal of on-time delivery for all customers.

Kent Starwalt from our host chapter, the Tennessee Road

Builders Association, has participated in the past and

says: “If you ever wondered how a package can get from

New York to Los Angeles by 10:00 a.m. the next day, you

will not want to miss the FedEx Tour. It’s truly one of the

most fascinating operations you will ever see. It’s worth

more than the sleep you’ll lose.


11:00–11:30 a.m.

General Session: “State Trans-

portation Spending and Budget Challenges: The Tennessee DOT

Perspective” (PDH-.5).

Speaker: John Schroer, commis-

sioner, Tennessee Department of

Transportation

11:45 a.m.–1:30 p.m.

ARTBA Foundation Safety

Awards Luncheon

Speaker:

William Logue,

president & CEO,

Fed-Ex Freight

1:30–3:30 p.m.

Division Meetings:

Public Private Partnerships

Program of Events (subject to change)

WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 128:00–10:00 a.m.


“Roadway Safety +” (open to all

attendees)

9:00–10:00 a.m.

Transportation Officials Division

8:30–10:00 a.m.

Continental Breakfast

10:00–11:00 a.m.

General Session: “Increase Sales,

Improve Retention, Enhance

Profits and Deliver the Ultimate

Customer Experience” (PDH-1)

Speaker: Scott McKain, author,

What Customers Really Want and

co-founder of the Value-Added

Institute

Photo credit: Justin Fox Burks

1:30–3:30 p.m.


“Preventing Runovers & Back-

overs” (open to all attendees)

3:30–5:00 p.m.

Council of University

Transportation Centers

Ports and Waterways

Bridge Policy and Promotion

Council

Traffic Safety Industry Division

5:15–10:00 p.m.

Optional Event: ARTBA Political

Action Team Reception at Grace-

land (Pre-registration required).

8:00–10:00 p.m.

ARTBA Past Chairmen’s Dinner at

Graceland. (By invitation only).


WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 12 5:15–10:00 p.m.

We invite you to the home of the “King of Rock ‘n’ Roll,” Elvis Presley. Walk

in Elvis’s steps at Graceland Mansion while enjoying an audio-guided tour

featuring commentary and stories by wife Priscilla and daughter, Lisa

Marie. The mansion tour includes Elvis’s living room, music room, par-

ent’s bedroom, dining room, kitchen, TV room, pool room and the famous

Jungle Room. Stroll down a tree lined street with a drive-in theatre through

the Elvis Presley Car Museum where his favorites such as his famous

pink Cadillac, Harley Davidson motorcycles and a 1975 Dino Ferrari are on

display and step aboard Elvis’s customized jets. The full experience will take

you from Elvis humble beginnings through his rise to super stardom. See

how this music legend lived and relaxed with his family and friends at his

Memphis home.

THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 136:30–9:00 a.m.

Buffet Breakfast

7:00–9:00 a.m.

Executive Committee

8:00–9:00 a.m.

Transportation Safety Advisory

Council

9:00–9:15 a.m.

Annual Meeting of Members

9:15–9:45 a.m.

General Session: The “Drive

Mississippi” Program

Speaker:

Marie Wicks, “Miss Mississippi

2012”

The reigning Miss Mississippi is a

“good roads” advocate on a public

awareness mission.

9:30–11:00 a.m.


“OSHA Update”

9:45–11:00 a.m.

General Session: Federal Legisla-

tive & Regulatory Report & Trans-

portation Construction Market

Forecast (PDH-1.25)

Speakers:

Dave Bauer, senior vice president

of government relations, ARTBA

Nick Goldstein, vice president of

environmental & regulatory af-

fairs, ARTBA

Dr. Alison Black, chief economist

& vice president of policy, ARTBA

11:00–11:15 a.m.

Networking Break

11:15–12:00 p.m.

“Memphis Logistics: We’ve Got

the Moves”

Speaker:

Dexter Muller,

Memphis Chamber

of Commerce senior

vice president

Noon–1:00 p.m.

Buffet Lunch

1:00–3:30 p.m.

Board of Directors

6:00–11:00 p.m.

Chairman’s Reception & Banquet

& Incoming Chairman’s Hospitality

Event

Chairman’s Banquet

Entertainment:

Comedian Henry Cho

FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 14 Departures


Spouse Program & Optional Events (subject to change)

Contact: ARTBA Events & Special Project Manager Brie Johnson: [email protected] or 724.880.4311

TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 11

1:00–4:30 p.m.

Memphis History Tour

During this tour, you will have the

opportunity to learn the compel-

ling history which has influenced

and shaped culture to a degree far

beyond other cities of comparable

size. It takes you through different

neighborhoods including down-

town, midtown and south Memphis,

as well as the Mississippi River.

The bus will stop for guests to get

a closer look at the Court Square

Fountain, Lincoln American Tower

and Calvary Episcopal Church.

There will be a stop at the Lor-

raine Motel to discuss events that

took place with Dr. Martin Luther

King. Finally, there will be a visit to

the Woodruff-Fontaine House that

stands as a reminder of an era long

gone. The beautiful French Victorian

mansion was built in 1870 along

“Millionaires Row.”

6:00–7:00 p.m.

Welcome Reception at the

Peabody Memphis Hotel

For all off-site spouse program events, the bus will depart promptly at the start time listed. Please meet

in the lobby 10 minutes prior to scheduled bus departure.

All spouse & guest program events are casual dress with the exception of the Chairman’s Reception

& Banquet. Soft shoes, flats or sneakers are recommended. The Chairman’s Reception & Banquet on

Thursday evening is business dress-suits or cocktail attire.

Court Square Fountain


Photo credit: Vasha Hunt

Photo credit: Baxter Buck

WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 12

8:30–11:45 a.m.

Breakfast and Tour of the

Brooks Museum

The day will start out with a break-

fast buffet at the Brushmark

Restaurant located in The Brooks

Museum. It is one of the largest art

museums in the American South,

and it houses an outstanding col-

lection of art dating from antiquity

to the present. Located in historic

Overton Park, the museum is a

vibrant, cultural complex comprised

of 29 galleries, two art classrooms,

a print study room, a research

library and a professional audi-

torium with state of the art audio

visual equipment. Through world

class exhibitions and programs, the

Museum has become a center of

cultural activity. The collection of 19

paintings, housed in a 8,200 square-

foot building in 1933, has grown to

nearly 9,000 works of art in a 86,000

square-foot building. The Brooks

Museum continues to fulfill the

purpose of its founder, Bessie Vance

Brooks, as a “repository, conserva-

tory, and museum of art...For the

enjoyment, inspiration and instruc-

tion of our people.”

Noon–1:30 p.m.

ARTBA Foundation Safety

Awards Luncheon at the

Peabody Memphis Hotel

1:45–4:30 p.m. Beale Street Walking Tour

When you think of Memphis, you think of Beale Street. This famous stretch

of restaurants, entertainment venues and bars has a rich history that will

be brought to life by local historian, Jimmy Ogle. As Jimmy guides you from

one historic landmark to another, you will truly see the significance of this

world-renowned street. There are great stories of bootleggers, bluesman

and bawds that you will hear as you walk by Pee Wee’s Saloon, The Mon-

arch Club, the W.C. Handy House, and the Palace and Daisy Theatres. You

will have the opportunity to see one of the best attractions in downtown,

The Memphis Rock ‘n’ Soul Museum. The Museum’s exhibition about the

birth of rock and roll music tells the story of pioneers who, for the love of

music, overcame racial and socio-economic barriers to create a sound that

shook the entire world. (Please note that moderate walking is involved with

this tour).


Photo credit: Andrea Zucker

5:15–10:00 p.m.

ARTBA Political Action Team Reception at Graceland

(Pre-registration is required)

We invite you to the home of the “King of Rock ‘n’ Roll” Elvis Presley. Walk

in Elvis’ steps at Graceland Mansion while enjoying an audio-guided tour

featuring commentary and stories by Priscilla and Lisa Marie Presley. The

tour includes Elvis’ living room, music room, parents’ bedroom, dining

room, kitchen, TV room, pool room and the famous “jungle room.” Stroll

down a tree lined street with a drive-in theatre through the Elvis Presley

Car Museum where his favorites, such as his famous pink Cadillac, Harley

Davidson motorcycles and a 1975 Dino Ferrari are on display, and then step

aboard Elvis’ customized jets. The full Graceland experience will take you

from Elvis’ humble beginnings through his rise to superstardom. See how

the Rock ‘n’ Roll legend lived and relaxed with his family and friends at his

home.



THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 13

7:00–9:30 a.m.

Buffet Breakfast at the Peabody

Memphis Hotel

9:00–11:45 a.m.

Sun Studio & Stax Museum

Tours

Today’s musical journey begins with

a guided tour through the “birth-

place” of Rock ‘n’ Roll where you

will learn the history of the most

famous recording studio in the

world. Radio engineer Sam Phillips

opened Sun Studio as the Memphis

Recording Service in January, 1950

to record the blues greats from

the region who had no place else

to record in the south. Legendary

bluesmen like B.B. King, Howlin

Wolf, Bobby Blue Bland, Rufus

Thomas and Junior Parker recorded

their first records here, as did Elvis

Presley. The studio was restored by

Sam Phillips, and in 1987 opened

its doors as both a tourist attrac-

tion and a working recording studio.

Sun Studio has played host to the

diverse talents of artists like Ringo

Starr, Def Leppard, John Fogerty,

Tom Petty, U2, the Spin Doctors

and many more. The story of Stax

Records started as a tiny store in

Photo credit: Justin Fox Burks

an old movie theater at the corner

of McLemore Avenue and College

Street. This store grew into one

of the most important recording

studios in the world. This mod-

est Capitol Theater in the heart of

Soulsville, USA, was transformed

into Stax Records in 1959. It be-

gan launching the careers of Isaac

Hayes, Otis Redding, The Staple

Singers, Wilson Pickett, and doz-

ens of other artists whose influ-

ence remains vital in the music of

today. The museum has over 2,000

interactive exhibits, films, artifacts,

items of memorabilia designed to

keep Stax alive forever.


Photo credit: Jack Kenner


Noon–1:00 p.m.

Buffet Lunch at the Peabody

Memphis Hotel

1:30–4:15 p.m.

Mississippi River Boat Tour

You will be “Rollin’ on the River” on

the newly refurbished Island Queen!

The 100-foot, three-decked vessel is

decorated inside and out in classic

riverboat style. The tour guide will

narrate some history of the river as

you pass amazing views of the city

skyline and river bridge. The boat

will proceed down the Mississippi

so you can see the surrounding

landscapes. The guide will speak

about the importance of this river to

development, trade and travel in the

mid-south; the devastating Sultana

tragedy, which is one of the worst

American disasters known to date;

and the river life described by Mark

Twain and other famous authors.

4:15–6:00 p.m.

Free Time

6:00–10:00 p.m.

Chairman’s Reception &

Banquet & Incoming Chairman’s

Hospitality Event at the Peabody

Memphis Hotel

Entertainment by comedian

Henry Cho.


Memphis On Your Own

At the Peabody Hotel

Gould’s Day Spa

Full-service spa and salon with

services from massages, facials,

body treatments, manicure &

pedicures. Located on the lower

level of the hotel.

901.578.8868 www.gouldsalons.com


Attractions The Cotton Museum

When you visit the Cotton Museum, you are treading on the legendary floor

of the Memphis Cotton Exchange, which is where cotton traders once stood

at the center of the global cotton economy. Until recently, no one was al-

lowed in here except members and their guests.

Now this spectacular room is open to the public. It has been painstakingly

restored and is devoted to sharing the story of cotton—the crop that cre-

ated empires, transformed American culture and changed the history of a

nation and the world.

65 Union Ave Memphis, TN 38103 901.531.7836 www.memphiscottonmuseum.org


Photo credit: Troy Glasgow

Memphis Zoo

Recently named the number one zoo in the United States by TripAdvisor, the

Memphis Zoo is the perfect place for a fun, family-friendly environment.

2000 Prentiss Lane Memphis, TN 38112 901.333.6500 www.memphiszoo.org

Photo credit: Dan Ball

Memphis On Your Own

Mud Island River Park

Mud Island is more than just a

museum. The 52-acre park on Mud

Island is home to several attrac-

tions, including the River Walk and

the Mississippi River Museum. If

you have seen any pre-1900 photos

of the Memphis waterfront, you

may have noticed that Mud Island

is missing from the photos. This is-

land first appeared in 1900 and be-

came permanent in 1913. In 1916, it

joined with the mainland just north

of the mouth of the Wolf River, but a

diversion canal was dug through the

island to maintain a free channel in

the Wolf River.

125 North Front Street Memphis, TN 38103 901.579.7241 www.mudisland.com


Golf Mirimichi

Mirimichi means “place of happy retreat,” which is the perfect name for

this beautiful and eco-friendly golf course where the focus is enjoying time

with family and friends among the rolling hills and tranquil woodlands of

west Tennessee. Located just 20 minutes from downtown Memphis, this

newly renovated course is a dream come true for native Memphian, Justin

Timberlake, the founder of Mirimichi.

6195 Woodstock Cuba Road Millington, TN 38053 901.259-3800 www.mirimichi.com

Shopping South Main Arts District

Shopping, Art Galleries

& Restaurants

South Main Street Memphis, TN 28104

The Palladio Group

Showrooms, shops, galleries,

studios and café in Midtown

Memphis dedicated to antiques &

interiors and decorative & fine arts.

2169 Central Ave. Memphis, TN 38104 901.276.3808 www.thepalladiogroup.com


The Botanic Gardens

The gardens cover 96 acres of sweeping vistas, encompassing lakes,

woodlands, display gardens, the renowned Japanese Garden of tranquility,

and the Sensory Garden

750 Cherry Road Memphis, TN 38111 901.636.4107 www.memphisbotanicgarden.com


ARTBA has a great opportunity

to put your company’s products

and services in front of potential

new customers and also help

you reaffirm existing business

relationships. Sign-up today to

become an exhibitor at the 2012

ARTBA National Convention.

The association has space avail-

able for 20 six-foot table top

exhibits so you can display your

products during the three-day

event.

The exhibits will be located in

highly-visible areas—right by the

registration area and the meet-

ing rooms where the major gen-

eral sessions and receptions will

be held. More than 300 leading

industry executives and decision

makers will be on hand.

Exhibits are available for $4,000. If you act before July 6,

we will take $500 off this price.

This fee includes your registra-

tion and meals at the receptions,

breakfast, lunch and dinner

events—all of which will provide

you with excellent opportunities

to network with attendees. You

can attend the general sessions.

You will also receive a full-page

four-color ad in the convention

program. Please note the

“Political Action Team” reception

being held on Wednesday,

September 12, requires a

separate attendance fee.

This will be one of your best

Exhibitor Opportunities

sales opportunities during 2012:

Become an exhibitor today by

contacting ARTBA’s Peter Embrey at [email protected] or 202.289.4434.


PREMIER SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES Chairman’s Banquet Entertainment: $15,000 (Already Sold) Comedian Henry Cho will be entertaining at the Chairman’s Banquet. Mr. Cho has appeared on the Tonight Show and the Late, Late Show. You have the opportunity to introduce him and also have a private meeting and photo session.

Reception Preceding Chairman’s Banquet: $10,000 Become a sponsor at the main event which salutes 2011-2012 ARTBA Chairman Paul Yarossi and the Executive Committee for their outstanding leadership during this past year. You will be given sponsorship recognition in the reception area.

New ARTBA Chairman’s Hospitality Event: $10,000 (Already sold) Please welcome the 2012-2013 ARTBA Chairman Steve Wright and his leadership team at this event immediately following the Chairman’s banquet. You will receive signage recognition at this event.

Convention Gift for Members and Spouses: $10,000 (Already Sold) A tennessee themed gift will be distributed to all members and spouses. Your sponsorship will allow you to help select the gifts and have your corporate logo engraved on it.

Political Action Team Reception at Graceland: $5,000 We invite you to the home of the “King of Rock ‘n’ Roll” Elvis Presley. Walk in Elvis’ steps at Graceland Mansion while enjoying an audio-guided tour featuring commentary and stories by Priscilla and Lisa Marie Presley. The mansion tour includes Elvis’ living room, music room, parent’s bedroom, dining room, kitchen, TV room, pool room and the famous Jungle Room. The reception will be held at the Elvis Presley Car Museum on the Graceland property. You will receive sponsorship recognition on site and from the podium.

Spouse Program: $5,000 This is a special opportunity to support the spouse program. Exclusive signage for your organi-zation will be placed at the registration desk throughout the convention.

Internet Cafe: $5,000 A station with two individual computers set up to allow convention delegates to check e-mail and access the internet which would include your company’s message on each screen.



Five complimentary registrations.

Two complimentary hotel room nights.

Opportunity to preview a brief company-developed promotional video during opening lunch.

Reserved seating for 10 at the ARTBA Foundation Awards Luncheon.

Reserved table seating for 10 at Chairman’s Banquet.

Recognition on all tables at Chairman’s Banquet

Two tickets to “ARTBA Political Action Reception.”

Opportunity to deliver welcome remarks at opening lunch.

Recognition as primary convention host on marketing materials and on registration desk plasma TV.

Full page, premium position ad in event program.

Full-page ad in post-event “Transportation Builder.”

Opportunity for distribution of promotional materials in convention registration packets.

Corporate logo and link on convention website.

Logo projected on-screen at general sessions.

Three complimentary registrations.

Sponsorship recognition and opportunity to offer welcome remarks at the Chairman’s Banquet.


Full page ad and name recognition in program.

On-site plasma TV and PowerPoint recognition.

Corporate logo and link on convention website

Full-page ad in post-event “Transportation Builder”

Opportunity for distribution of promotional materials in convention registration packets.

Two complimentary registrations.

Sponsorship recognition at ARTBA Foundation Awards Luncheon.


Full page ad and name recognition in program.


Company listing on convention website.

Half-page ad in post-event “Transportation Builder.

One complimentary registration.

Sponsorship recognition at your choice of one of the following: Welcome Reception, Past Chairmen’s dinner

or Buffet Breakfast.

Half page ad and name recognition in program.



Quarter-page ad in post-event “Transportation Builder.”

2012 National Convention Sponsorship Opportunities & Benefits

“Memphis Blues”: $25,000 (Already Sold)

Platinum: $15,000

Gold: $10,000

Silver: $7,500


2012 National Convention Sponsorship Opportunities & Benefits

Sponsorship Registration

One complimentary registration.

Quarter-page ad and name recognition in program.



Listing in “Transportation Builder.”

Bronze: $5,000

Please circle the type of sponsorship level that your company would like.

Contact Information: Name (Last, First, M.I.)__________________________________________________________________

Organization:_____________________________ARTBA Membership Division:_____________________

Address:______________________________________________________________________________

City, State, Zip:_________________________________________________________________________

Telephone:_______________________________E-mail:_______________________________________

Method of Payment:

Bill me____ Type of card: ____Visa ____Mastercard ____American Express

Credit Card #:________________________________________Expiration Date:____________________

Name on Card:________________________________________________________________________

Signature:_____________________________________________________________________________

To become a sponsor, call ARTBA’s Ed Tarrant at 202.289.4434, ext. 204, or fax this form to 202.289.4435


American Bridge CompanyAmmann & Whitney Barrier Systems, Inc.Colas Infrastructure

Gannett Fleming, Inc. Granite Construction Company

H.W. Lochner, Inc.

International Construction Equipment, Inc.Lanford Brothers Co., Inc.

Long Island Contractors’ AssociationSTV Incorporated

Trinity Highway ProductsWright Brothers Construction Company Inc.

Zachry Construction Corporation

We would like to thank last year’s 2011 ARTBA National

Convention Sponsors for their support

“MONTEREY BAY”

PLATINUM

GOLDJ.D. Abrams, L.P.

National Work Zone Safety Information ClearinghouseRutherfoord, Marsh & McLennan Agency LLC and Zurich Surety

Southern California Contractors Association

SILVERHeritage Construction & Materials

The Lane Construction Corporation

BRONZE

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$1,160$710 $_____

Non Member $1,335 $_____$1,060 $_____$1,010 $_____$1,060 $_____

Spouse/Guest/Child $910 $_____) $4,000 $_____

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Graceland …………………………….. (Wed., 9/12) $110 ____ $……………………………………………………………………………………… $200

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