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CONVENTION & EXPO

GAYLORD PALMS RESORT& CONVENTION CENTER

Convention:September 20-23

Exposition:September 22-23

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Why You Shou ld At tend :Thousands of Elevator Industry Professionals from all parts of the world will gather in Florida at theGaylord Palms Resort & Convention Center for United in Orlando 2009! Four national elevatororganizations will partner for a jointly sponsored convention and exposition. This program will bea focal point for the North American elevator industry in 2009 and the global elevator communitywill be invited to participate. The consolidation of these four annual conventions will enhance eachassociation’s ability to serve their sector of the elevator industry. Built on the foundation of anexceptional trade show and unsurpassed educational programs, this event will benefit the entireindustry.

The opportun i t i es are end less . . .� Intense Educational Program that will empower you to chart the best course

through an ever changing business landscape.

� 175+ Exhibits in the largest North American Vertical Transportation Marketplace

� Organized Social Events designed for Optimum Networking Opportunities

There is no better time or place to improve your knowledge, interact with peers and reflect onyour future plans.

Pres idents ’ We lcome Recept ionSunday, September 206:00pm –7:30pm

Join your friends and business associates inhonoring the leaders of each sponsoringAssociation. Allow us to take you back to centuriesago, when Ponce de Leon landed on the shores ofSt. Augustine. An ancient Spanish reception awaitsUnited attendees as they enjoy mingling with oneanother and partaking of the delightful food anddrink.

Experience the sounds of an innovative musicalcombination —Jazz with a Spanish flair. This Trio willperform jazz renditions along with Spanish balladsthroughout the evening. Or, just chat with a friendwhile enjoying one of the many offered delights. It’s all waiting for you during this evening of charm andelegance.

Opening BreakfastMonday, September 218:00am –9:30am

This sit-down breakfast will feature a presentation on Team Building by our keynote speaker, Scott Kress,President of Summit Training and Frontier Team Building. No matter what country or cross section yourbusiness needs involve, a team is needed. Whether it’s in-house or building a team with suppliers,contractors, inspectors or consultants. Scott’s high-energy presentation relates directly to today’sbusiness objectives and will provide you with insight into business culture and tools to help get betterresults. He will share stories of success and failure on two of the highest mountains in the world and whatleadership and team factors led to these results.

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Uni ted Night at D isneyMonday, September 214:00pm –9:00pm

Join us for a night of Magic at United Night at Disney! Eachfully registered delegate and spouse/guest package willinclude one (1) “After 4pm Meeting/Convention Disney Ticket”allowing you to visit any one of the four Walt Disney World®

Theme Parks (Magic Kingdom, Epcot, Animal Kingdom orHollywood Studios) after 4pm. Additional tickets will not beavailable through the United Convention & Exposition, but canbe purchased online through Disney or at the Gaylord PalmsResort. Transportation will be on your own. Each conventionhotel provides transportation to Disney World for their hotelguests.

Cockta i l Recept ion & Dinner DanceTuesday, September 227:00pm – Midnight

Club AscendClub Ascend promises an exciting experience for everyone.With unparalleled entertainment, this fantastic, elegant nightprovides a unique evening with breathtaking visuals. ClubAscend is THE premier nightlife destination, catering to adiscerning elevator crowd with higher sensibilities. Thisexquisitely designed space encompasses everything a‘Clubber’ has come to expect – sumptuous dinner, liveentertainment, a large dance floor and your favorite libations.The Club’s music is performed by the incomparable RESPEKT!Sounds, that are good enough, to get even the mostrhythmically challenged wallflowers dancing. RESPEKT is ahard hitting, polished show band with fabulous stage presenceand crowd interaction that will keep the evening rockin’.

Clos ing PartyWednesday, September 237:00pm – 9:00pm

Dregs PartyThe Show is over, the meetings finished, but youstill have one more party to make. For the hale andhearty that are left, the Dregs Party is just what youneed. It’s a casual night and a poolside cookout.Relax, sense the aromas of the nearby grill, enjoyyour favorite foods and beverages, and thecompany of the best elevator folks in the industry.

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FRIDAY, September 188:30am – 10:30am NAESA Finance Committee Meeting

11:00am – 1:00pm NAESA Executive Committee Meeting

SATURDAY, September 198:00am – 5:00pm Decorator Set Up8:00am – 5:00pm NAVTP Board of Directors Meeting8:00am – 5:00pm CECA Board of Directors Meeting8:30am – 4:30pm NAESA Board of Certification Meeting4:30pm – 6:00pm NAESA Regional Officers Meeting

SUNDAY, September 207:00am – 2:30pm Golf Tournament at Celebration Golf Course

(8am shotgun start)*7:30am – 5:30pm Registration Open8:00am – 5:00pm Exhibitor Set-Up8:30am – 4:30pm NAESA Board of Directors Meeting9:00am – 3:00pm NAEC Board of Directors Meeting

10:30am – 12 Noon Education: Past/Now/Future of Elevator Preventive Maintenance,Joseph Montesano & Nicholas Montesano, DTM Drafting &Consulting Services, Inc.

1:30pm – 3:00pm Education: Maintenance Logs, Bill Richardson, Savaria Concord Lifts3:00pm – 5:30pm Roundtables:

• Myth-Busting Material Lifts• Elevator Drive Systems Relating to LEED/Green Elevator Control• Safety in the Field• Escalator Step/Skirt Index Testing Using PMT Tool

6:00pm – 7:30pm Presidents Welcome Reception7:30pm – 10:00pm EESF Party*

MONDAY, September 2 16:00am – 7:30am Annual Fun Run (5k run)7:30am – 5:00pm Registration Open8:00am – 9:30am Opening Breakfast Scott Kress of Summit Training and Frontier

Team Building, Keynote Speaker8:00am – 5:00pm Exhibitor Set-Up9:30am – 11:00am NAEC General Business Session

10:00am – 12 Noon Education: A17.6 Suspension Standard, Louis Bialy, Martin Rhiner &Miles Lamb, A17 Mechanical Design Committee

11:00am – 12 Noon NAEC Contractor Member Session11:00am – 12:30pm NAEC Professional Member Session11:00am – 1:00pm CECA & NAEC Supplier Member Session and NAEC 2010 Space

Draw12 Noon – 1:30pm Hosting Organizations Current & Past Board Member Luncheon

(Full Registration is Required for Attendance)1:30pm – 3:00pm NAVTP General Business Meeting1:30pm – 3:00pm NAEC Union Shop Contractor Member Caucus Meeting1:30pm – 3:00pm NAEC Merit Shop Contractor Member Caucus Meeting1:30pm – 3:00pm Education: Selected 2008 National Electrical Code Changes That

May be of Interest, Andrew P. Juhasz, KONE, Inc.3:00pm – 4:00pm NAESA Business Session3:00pm – 4:30pm Education: Put More Wind in Your Sales!, Robert Fishman, Sandler

Training3:00pm – 4:30pm Education: Elevator/Escalator Plans/Recommendation for National

Disasters, Sheila Swett, Swett & Assoc.4:00pm – 9:00pm United Night at Disney

TUESDAY, September 227:30am – 5:30pm Registration Open8:00am – 9:00am NAEC A/R Contractor Caucus Meeting8:00am – 9:30am Education: The Application of an Equivalent (Alternative) No-load

Elevator Testing Method, Instead of Statutory Tests with Load in theElevator Car, Alfons Petry, TUV SUD Industries Service GmbH

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TUESDAY, September 22 (cont inued)

8:00am – 9:30am Education: All Things Construction, John Fichera & Wayne Locker,Transel Elevator, Inc.

8:00am – 9:30am CECA Annual General Meeting8:00am – 4:00pm Kennedy Space Center Tour*9:30am – 10:30am Education: Elevator Traffic Analysis between Standard Dispatch and

Destination Dispatch, Jay Popp, Lerch Bates9:30am – 10:30am NAESA AHJ Member Meeting – AHJ Members only9:30am – 10:30am NAESA Private Inspector Member Meeting – Private Inspector

Members only9:30am – 10:30am NAESA Professional Member Meeting – Professional Members only

10:30am – 5:00pm Exhibits Open11:00am – 12 Noon Education: Elevator & Building Code Seismic Requirements:

Comparison, Interaction, & Use, Chuck Schadrack, ThyssenKruppElevator & Jean Smith, Schindler

11:00am – 12 Noon Education: Search Engine Optimization & Recession Proof MarketingIdeas, Daniel Todd & Clayton Parry, OnlyWebsites

12 Noon – 1:30pm Hosting Organizations Current & Past Presidents Luncheon(Full Registration is Required for Attendance)

12:30pm – 1:30pm Education: Customer Contracts & How to Negotiate, Mike Madigan,Kegler, Brown, Hill & Ritter

1:30pm – 2:30pm Education: Rack & Pinion Elevators and “The Inspector”, AlexMcWilliam, Rack & Pinion Elevator Consulting Services, LLC

1:30pm – 2:30pm Education: Go with the Flow – The MRL Wave, James Lawrence,James Lawrence & Assoc , LLC.

3:00pm – 4:00pm Education: Code Requirements for Maintenance, Repair &Replacement, Zack McCain, McCain Engineering Assoc., Inc.

3:00pm – 4:30pm Education: Recent Trends, Richard A. Gregory, Vertex Corp.3:00pm – 5:00pm CECA Board of Directors Meeting3:30pm – 4:30pm NAESA Board of Directors Election Meeting7:00pm – 8:00pm Cocktail Reception8:00pm – 12:00 Midnight Dinner Dance

WEDNESDAY, September 237:30am – 3:30pm Registration Open8:00am – 10:00am Awards Breakfast

10:00am – 11:00am NAESA Eastern Region Member Meeting10:30am – 3:00pm Exhibits Open11:00am – 12:30pm Education: Inspecting MRL Installations, William Snyder, Florida

Certified Elevator Inspections, Inc.11:00am – 12:30pm Education: Accounting, Collections and Small Business

Management, Richard Stalvey, CPA11:00am – 12:30pm BridgeBuilders / Press Conference12:30pm – 2:00pm NAESA New Board of Directors Lunch1:30pm – 3:00pm Education: Elevator Modernization Team Effort: Building Owner,

Elevator Consultant, Elevator Contractor, Elevator Inspector (AHJ),Gordon Ernst, Elevator Consulting Services, Inc.

1:30pm – 3:00pm Education: Hydraulic Mod Surveys, Ron Romnes, MinnesotaElevator and Steve Romnes, Vertitron Midwest, Inc.

3:01pm – 9:00pm Exhibit Dismantling3:30pm – 5:00pm Education: Compliance Monitoring: Inspection/Audit of Maintenance

Requirements 8.6, Al Griffin, Alberta Municipal Affairs3:30pm – 5:30pm NAEC Board of Directors Meeting5:00pm – 6:00pm NAESA ASME RAC Meeting.7:00pm – 9:00pm Closing Party “Dregs”

THURSDAY, September 248:00am – 4:00pm NAESA – QEI Test8:00am – 5:00pm Exhibit Dismantling

Bolded Items Included in Full Meeting Registration / *Optional – Advanced ticket purchase required

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SUNDAY, September 203:00pm - 5:30pm

� Myth Busting Material LiftsModerator: Mike Adel, Material Handling Industry of America (MHIA) & Tom Archie, Pflow Industries, Inc.

In an effort to alleviate confusion over proper regulation, this session will present a seven-pointcomparison of Material Lift “A” Elevators (regulated by ASME A17.1) and Vertical ReciprocatingConveyors (regulated by ASME B20.1). By the end of the session, attendees will more readilyrecognize and understand the differences between these material lifts.

� Elevator Drive Systems Relating to LEED/Green Elevator ControlModerator: Don Vollrath, Magnetek

Discussion will highlight elevator energy consumption vs. drive system types. Attendeeswill learn what affects energy consumption, why and how some drive systems are betterthan others. Also what is expected for LEED and Green elevator controls.

� Safety in the FieldModerator: Robert Merlo, Member of the NEII Safety Committee

Robert Merlo of ElevatorNet of New York & New Jersey has been an active member of theelevator industry for over 19 years. As Founder and President of GS Elevator, he has run asuccessful business for over 15 years. Rob has served on the Board of Directors of NAECfrom 1998-2001, as president of NAEC from 2000 to 2001, on the Board of Directors forElevator Conference of New York (ECNY) for 8 years, and on the NYC Code RevisionCommittee for 3 years. He is also currently a member of National Elevator Industry Inc (NEII)Safety Committee and serves as Chairman of the NAEC Safety Committee and a boardmember for Elevator Escalator Safety Foundation.

� Escalator Step Skirt Index Testing Using PMT ToolModerator: Gregory P. Lorsbach, Physical Measurement Technologies, Inc.

Greg Lorsbach will be discussing issues related to the measurement of the Step/SkirtPerformance Index. These will include the code & reporting requirements, measurementmethodology, and interpretation of Step/Skirt data. Sample recordings will be presented anddiscussed.

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Roundtable Discussions offer attendees the opportunity to talk about issues in a small groupsetting. The room will be set with tables each with its own topic. Discussions will take placeconcurrently. At 45 minute intervals, participants will have the opportunity to switch to anothertable and new topic.

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SUNDAY, September 20� Past/Now/Future of Elevator Preventive Maintenance10:30am - 12:00pm

Speaker: Joseph Montesano & Nicholas Montesano, DTM Drafting & Consulting Services, Inc.Joseph Montesano is the Chief Executive Officer and Founder of DTM with fifty-three years ofelevator experience ranging from elevator engineering and field installations to layout design and salesengineering for maintenance, new construction and modernization. Nicholas J. Montesano is thePresident of DTM with twenty years field experience, NYC. Licensed Inspector Member of theNational Association of Elevator Safety Authorities. Charter member and past president of NationalAssociation of Vertical Transportation Professionals. Member Building Owners & ManagementAssociation. Member National Association of Elevator Contractors. Member ConstructionSpecification Institute.

� Maintenance Logs1:30pm - 3:00pm

Speaker: Bill Richardson, Savaria Concord LiftsDiscussion will focus on the merits of keeping proper logs to satisfy inspectors and have properdocumentation in the case of a legal issue.

MONDAY, September 21� A17.6 Suspension Standard10:00am - 12:00pm

Speaker: Louis Bialy, Martin Rhiner & Miles Lamb, A17 Mechanical Design CommitteeThe presentation will cover the development of comprehensive consensus standards for suspensionmeans for Elevators. It will include Steel Wire Ropes, Aramid Fiber Ropes and Elastomeric CoatedSteel Belts. It will also cover the A17.1 Code changes necessary to reference and accommodate thenew Standard. Attendees will gain an improved understanding of safety issues related to thisimportant aspect of elevator technology.

� Selected 2008 National Electrical Code Changes That May be of Interest1:30pm - 3:00pm

Speaker: Andrew P. Juhasz, P. Eng., KONE, Inc.Attendees will be updated on current NEC issues affecting elevators, escalators, moving walks, etc.Andy Jusasz is KONE’s Manager of Codes & Standards, Chairman of the A17 Electrical Committeeand Member of the NEII Central Code Committee.

� Put More Wind in Your Sales!3:00pm - 4:30pm

Speaker: Robert Fishman, Sandler TrainingA “hands on” interactive session on why many sales people struggle with developing new business.Attendees will learn new techniques and a refreshed mindset on the subject on creating morebusiness.

� Elevator/Escalator Plans/Recommendation for National Disasters3:00pm - 4:30pm

Speaker: Sheila N. Swett, Swett & Assoc.Sheila Swett is President of Swett & Assoc. and Vice President of NAVTP. Swett & Associatesprovides services for architects, building owners and elevator companies including (but not limitedto) drafting/engineering services and bid specification/support.

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Continuing Education: The program has been submitted to NAEC for CET and CAT continuingeducation, NAESA International toward inspector’s continuing education requirements formaintenance of qualifications, QEI Services and various states for mechanic’s license renewalcontinuing education. Visit www.unitedconvention.com for updates.

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TUESDAY, September 22� The Application of an Equivalent (Alternative)

No-load Elevator Testing Method, Instead ofStatutory Tests with Load in the Elevator Car

8:00am - 9:30am

Speaker: Alfons Petry, TUV SUD Industries Service GmbHThe presentation will explain background, methodology and physical equivalency of a testing methodthat for years is state-of-the-art in Germany (particularly used for safety test and traction test), andreveals the significant advantages of this method, compared to traditional load tests. The attendeewill understand how the complete elevator (including guide rails, brackets, building) can be stressedequivalently, without having physical weight in the elevator car and why the equivalent methodprovides more conclusive evidence of the on-site findings.

� All Things Construction8:00am - 9:30am

Speaker: John Fichera & Wayne Locker, Transel Elevator, Inc.Transel Elevator is an owner operated company founded in 1989 specializing in new construction,modernization, repair and maintenance of residential and commercial elevator systems.

� Elevator Traffic Analysis between Standard Dispatch and Destination Dispatch9:30am - 10:30am

Speaker: Jay Popp, Lerch BatesJay Popp has had a 30 year career with Lerch Bates. He is currently Executive Vice President for theAsia Pacific region and Middle East. His extensive experience in Elevator Consulting has includedroles in Engineering, Architectural Coordination and Consulting on projects throughout the world. Jayhas extensive experience on high rise buildings, major hotels, stadiums and arenas, with consultingwork for more than 20 very well recognized facilities. Well traveled and very well experienced, Jay isa valued member of the Lerch Bates leadership team.

� Elevator & Building Code Seismic Requirements: Comparison, Interaction, & Use11:00am - 12:00pm

Speaker: Chuck Schadrack, ThyssenKrupp Elevator & Jean Smith, SchindlerThe presentation will include an overview of implementing IBC seismic requirements to elevatordesign. Attendees will gain an awareness of IBC seismic requirements and their relationship to A17requirements.

� Search Engine Optimization & Recession Proof Marketing Ideas11:00am - 12:00pm

Speaker: Daniel M. Todd & Clayton L. Parry, OnlyWebsitesDo you want to increase your marketing footprint? This presentation will focus on the basics andfunctionality of search engines, including how to increase your search engine optimization andmarketing.

� Customer Contracts & How to Negotiate12:30pm - 1:30pm

Speaker: Mike Madigan, Kegler, Brown, Hill & RitterMike Madigan, an attorney with Kegler, Brown, Hill & Ritter, focuses his practice primarily in the areasof construction law and litigation, advising clients on mechanic’s lien, collections and other issues inthe construction industry. Mike aids clients with all facets of construction, from the initial contractreview to warranty issues. He also assists clients with their collection and mechanic’s lien issues.Prior to entering law school, Mike worked as a project manager for a national contractor and has adegree in civil engineering. With his construction and engineering background, Mike seeks to providepractical advice that quickly solves a problem and avoids a costly and protracted dispute.

� Rack & Pinion Elevators and “The Inspector”1:30pm - 2:30pm

Speaker: Alex McWilliam, Rack & Pinion Elevator Consulting Services, LLCOverview of Rack & Pinion Elevators from original pin drive concept thru to today’s machines, frominspector’s responsibilities to witness tests. Discussion will include Rope vs. Rack and TractionSheaves vs. Pinions (cwt sheaves etc.). Attendees will gain more insight into the Rack & Pinionelevator product focusing on safety issues.

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� Go with the Flow – The MRL Wave1:30pm - 2:30pm

Speaker: James D. Lawrence, James D. LawrenceThe session will cover trends in existing and future MRL engineering, design, installation andrepair.

� Code Requirements for Maintenance, Repair & Replacement3:00pm - 4:00pm

Speaker: Zack McCain, McCain Engineering Assoc., Inc.The session will cover A17 Requirements for maintenance, repair and replacements from the 1955Edition to 2008a Editions and organization of current requirements including periodic tests.Attendees will gain an understanding of A17 Code Requirements for program and procedures tomaintain equipment in safe operating condition; the basic elements of a Maintenance ControlProgram and organization of Section 8.6 in ASME A17.1a 2008/CSA B44a-08.

� Recent Trends3:00pm - 4:30pm

Speaker: Richard A. Gregory, Vertex CorporationRichard Gregory is a Consultant with Vertex Corporation. He has over sixty years experience in theelevator industry, 24+ years in elevator contracting, 20 years with Gregory Elevator and 15 years withAdams Elevator Equipment.

WEDNESDAY, September 23� Inspecting MRL Installations11:00am - 12:30pm

Speaker: William Snyder, Florida Certified Elevator Inspections, Inc.Discussion will illustrate the differences between inspections oftraditional elevators and inspections of MRL elevators.

� Accounting, Collections and Small Business Management11:00am - 12:30pm

Speaker: Richard Stalvey, CPA, Fowler, Halley, Rambo & Stalvey, P.C.Attendees will gain an increased knowledge of accounting, collections and small businessmanagement in the construction industry at a manager level or above.

� Elevator Modernization Team Effort: Building Owner, Elevator Consultant, ElevatorContractor, Elevator Inspector (AHJ)

1:30pm - 3:00pm

Moderator: Gordon Ernst, Elevator Consulting Services, Inc.Gordon Ernst is President of Elevator Consulting Services, Inc. (ECS) and a board member of NAVTP.With over 100 years of elevator experience, ECS provides professional elevator consulting services fornew construction; modernization design; preventive maintenance surveys & performance reviews;ADA code compliance reviews; QEI Inspections and acquisition studies or litigation assistance.

� Hydraulic Mod Surveys1:30pm - 3:00pm

Speaker: Ron Romnes, Minnesota Elevator, Inc. (MEI) and Steve Romnes, Vertitron Midwest, Inc. (VMI)The session will cover the gathering of proper information for a hydraulic elevator modernizationsurveys, including controllers and power unit replacement. Attendees will learn the differencebetween getting information for a quote and getting information required to have a successful order.

� Compliance Monitoring (Inspection/Audit) of Maintenance Requirements 8.63:30pm - 5:00pm

Speaker: Al Griffin, Alberta Municipal AffairsThe presentation will outline the basic requirements of the ASME A17.1-2007/CSA B44-07 section8.6 Maintenance Control Program (MCP) and how to ensure that the requirements are being met,through recordkeeping and site inspection/audits.

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Golf TournamentSunday, September 20 · 7:00am – 2:30pm(8:00am Shotgun Start)

Celebration Golf Club

At Celebration Golf Club,they believe there is adifference between “play-ing” a golf course and“experiencing” the game ofgolf. On their course,inspired by its Old Worldlegacy, you will do morethan play a course—youwill experience play on thefinal course co-designedby the renowned masters

of golf course architecture, Robert Trent Jones Seniorand Junior. In designing Celebration Golf Club, theircombined talents created a course unlike any other inthe nation. It’s lush, almost like a natural park withundulating swells and topography, a course reflectiveof the very best of every course they have createdaround the world. This design delivers a golfingexperience that can challenge the pros and yet offera rewarding time for those just learning the game.

Outing participants are required to wear clothing thatis customary to golf. Players must wear collared shirtsand golf shoes and may not wear sweat pants or cut-offs. Participants are expected to use proper conductwhile on the golf course property. Players areresponsible for obeying the posted daily cart pathrules, replacing divots, repairing ball marks on thegreen and raking of sand traps. Unruly behavior, foullanguage, throwing of clubs, hitting shots into groupswill not be tolerated. All golfers will be expected toadhere to proper golf etiquette including ready golfand keeping within sight of the foursome in front.

The fee of $125 covers cart, green fees,transportation, continental breakfast, beverage cartduring tournament, prizes and lunch.

Kennedy Space Center TourTuesday, September 22 · 8:00am – 4:00pm

Worlds apart from Orlando’s theme parks – but just ashort drive away. Plan on a full day to explore NASAKennedy Space Center launch headquarters, locatedon a huge island wildlife refuge eight times the size ofManhattan. Your exploration starts with one of theworld renowned tours to see awesome NASAfacilities, including the massive launch pads, giganticVehicle Assembly Building, and exploring the aweinspiring Apollo/Saturn V Center. There is much todo at Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex, fromlive action theatrical shows like Mad Mission to Mars,to the inspiring Astronaut Encounter with an actualNASA Astronaut - one of the few people on Earthwho have been to space. View ten-story high rocketsfrom all eras of space exploration in the RocketGarden, walk through a full-size Space Shuttle mock-up, see IMAX® space films on gigantic five-storyscreens, and see an actual Gemini program capsuleon display in Early Space Exploration. Visit includesthe U.S. Astronaut Hall of Fame with interactivespace-flight simulators.

The fee of $125 per person includes transportation,admissions, permits and gratuities. Enjoy lunch onyour own at the Space Center.

EESF Recognition ReceptionSunday, September 20 • 7:30pm – 10:00pm

The Elevator Escalator Safety Foundation (EESF) has been in operationsince 1991. Since then, almost 6 million students in North America havereceived the highly acclaimed Safe-T Rider program materials. This is

achieved, in large part, by the generosity of the members of the partnership of industry organizations whocollaborate to present the UNITED convention and exposition.

Come enjoy savory desserts and mingle with others in the industry and find out what your dollars haveaccomplished over the years. Join us for a celebration of the UNITED partners as well as the EESF FoundingOrganizations.

The cost of $75 adults / $40 for children under 10 includes your choice of a selection of desserts and two drinktickets (adults only).

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AAccess Elevator Supply CompanyACLA USA, Inc.Adams Elevator Equipment CompanyAdvance Carbon ProductsAFD Industries, Inc.AgriTech, a division of Bunge OilsAllweiler AGALP Industries, Inc.ASMEAutomated Integration, Inc.Automatisation JRT, Inc

BBenfield Electric & Elevator SupplyBramalea Elevator LtdBrugg Wire Rope, LLCBruno Independent Living AidsBucher Hydraulics, Inc.Burnham + Company

CC.E. ElectronicsC.J. Anderson & CompanyCambridge Elevating Inc.Canadian Elevator Contractors Association (CECA)Canton Architectural Products, Inc.Canton Elevator, Inc.CED Elevator SupplyCemcoLift Elevator SystemsCentrel CorporationCladdagh Electronics, Ltd.Columbia Elevator SolutionsCompany S.r.l. - The Talking ElevatorComputerized Elevator Control CorporationConcept Elevator GroupConcord SteelCougar Electronics Corp.CourionCustom Elevator Manufacturing. Co., Inc.Custom Industrial Products, Inc.

DDelaware Elevator ManufacturingDelco Elevator Products Ltd.Design WorksDraka Elevator Products, Inc.Drucegrove Ltd.Dupar Controls, Inc.

EEggers IndustriesEHC GlobalEklunds, Inc.Electrical Motor Repair Co.Electro-Mech Industries (EMI)Electronic Controls, Inc.Elevator Cab RenovationsElevator Components Industries Inc.Elevator Controls CorporationElevator Doors Inc. / Elevator Cabs Inc.Elevator Equipment CorporationElevator Escalator Safety Foundation (EESF)Elevator Motors CorporationElevator Products CorporationElevator Research & Mfg. Corp. (ERM)Elevator Systems, Inc.Elevator UElevator WorldElevatoriElite Elevator Cab, Inc.ELSCO - Elevator Safety CompanyEMS Group, Inc.Entrada BrailleEV Elevator International

FFederal Elevator SystemsFermatorFormula Systems

GG.A.L. Manufacturing CorporationGage Corporation, Int., TheGAL Canada Elevator ProductsGaraventa LiftGillespie Corp.Global Tardif Elevator Manufacturing GroupGorman Co., Inc.Gunderlin LtdGustav Wolf Steel Wire and Steel Wire Ropes

H - IHollister-Whitney Elevator CorporationI.T.I. HydraulikImperial ElectricInclinator Company of AmericaInnovation Industries, Inc.Integrated Display Systems Inc./Lift NetInternational Welding Technologies, Inc.IPC Automation

J - KJanus Elevator Products Inc.JM Associates a Division of HUB Int’l Northeast, Ltd.KEB America, Inc.Kings III Emergency CommunicationsKONE Spares

LLaird PlasticsLandmark Elevator dba Vertical VisionLB SteelLeistritz CorporationLeroy Somer, Emerson Industrial AutomationLiberty Electrical & Elevator Supply a Div of WESCOLift Solutions, Inc.

MMAD Elevator FixturesMagil CorporationMagnetek, Inc.Mathis Electronics, Inc.Maxton Manufacturing CompanyMinnesota Elevator Inc. (MEI)Modern Elevator Innovations, Inc.Monitor Controls Inc.Monteferro AmericaMotion Control Engineering (MCE)

N - ONAESA InternationalNational Association of Elevator Contractors (NAEC)National Association of Vertical TransportationProfessionals (NAVTP)

National Elevator Cab & Door Corp.Noren Products Inc.Norman Lamps, Inc.North American Elevator Products, Inc.OLS, Inc.Ortman Drilling, Inc.

P - QPalmer Pads (W.E. Palmer Co)Parts Specialists, Inc.PearlWeave CorpPeelle CompanyPneumatic Vacuum Elevators, LLCPorta-Flex Mfg.Porta, Inc.Power Efficiency CorpPTL EquipmentQameleon TechnologyQEI ServicesQuality Elevator Products, Inc.

RRath MicrotechRetro Elevator CorpReuland Electric Co.Reynolds & Reynolds Electronics Inc.Rigidized Metals CorporationRimex Metals, Inc.Ring Communications, Inc.Royal Purple

SS.E.E.S. Inc. / Southern Elevator & Electric SupplySavaria Concord Lifts, Inc.Schmersal, Inc.Schumacher Elevator CompanySchunk Graphite TechnologySCS-AIMSiemens Energy & Automation, Inc.Smartrise EngineeringSnapCab by BostockStannah Stairlifts, IncStone Panels, Inc.Stonwurks (A Division of M & G Designs, Inc.)Summit Lifts, Inc.

TTalk-A-Phone Co.Technical Specialties Co. Inc.Texacone Company, TheTitan Machine Corp.TORIN DRIVE InternationalTri-Tronics CompanyTrico ManufacturingTruxes CompanyTyler Elevator Products

U - VUnitec Parts CompanyVertical ExpressVertical Solution Co., TheVertitron Midwest, Inc.Virginia Controls, Inc.

WWaupaca Elevator Company, Inc.WECO Elevator Products LTDWestcoast Innovative PadsWirerope Works, Inc.Woodfold Mfg., Inc.WORLD electronicsWurtec, Inc.

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Convention RegistrationRegistration will be in the individual delegate’s name, not bycompany. Only individuals who have paid a registration fee will havea name badge. Name badges and tickets will be required foradmission to all scheduled meal functions. Name badges arenontransferable. Names will appear on badges exactly as youindicate on your registration form. Please print clearly.Monday, August 24, 2009, is the deadline for registering for theconvention at the discounted rates. Registration fees increase afterthis date.Complete your registration form and return it along with theappropriate fees (US Funds only) to: United in OrlandoRegistration, 1298 Wellbrook Circle, Conyers, GA 30012.Payment must accompany registration forms. You may pay bycheck or credit card. Visa, MasterCard, American Express andDiscover are accepted. Registration confirmation will be mailedor emailed to you within 30 days prior to the event.

Cancellations and RefundsFull registration fees and optional activity fees will be refunded ifcancellation notice is received in writing on or before Monday,August 24, 2009. Seventy–five percent (75%) of registration feeswill be refunded through Friday, September 4, 2009. No refundwill be made for cancellation after Friday, September 4, 2009. Allcancellations and changes must be submitted in writing to:United in Orlando 2009 Registration, 1298 Wellbrook Circle,Conyers, GA 30012 or patti@naec.org.

LodgingWe encourage all members to stay at the headquarters hotel,Gaylord Palms Resort and Convention Center. The Associationsecures room blocks and enters into contractual agreementswith the hotels years in advance of the meeting guaranteeing apredetermined percentage of occupancy of the hotel’s guestrooms. To protect the value of guest rooms set aside for theevent, hotels include a performance clause that provides formonetary damages if fewer rooms than agreed upon areoccupied. Failure to meet performance thresholds may result ina significant financial loss to the Association. All meetings will beheld in the headquarters hotel.

Hospitality SuitesHotel suites which will be used for hospitality and entertainmentmust be cleared through the convention planning office. Noexhibits may be set up in hospitality suites. No activity inhospitality suites may conflict with any planned convention event.Suites and meeting space will not be released to non-exhibitingsuppliers for entertainment or meeting purposes. Requests mustbe submitted in writing to: Faye Carter-Powell, NAEC, 1298Wellbrook Circle, Conyers, GA 30012 or faye@naec.org.

Expo Only RegistrationAdmission to the Exhibit Hall will be open to anyone 18 years orolder interested in attending. Admission to the Exposition isincluded in Delegate and Spouse/Guests registration. Please visitwww.unitedconvention.com or call 770-760-966 for an ExhibitOnly Registration Form. The Exposition will be open Tuesday,September 22nd, 10:30am-5:00pm and Wednesday,September 23rd, 10:30am-3:00pm in the Gaylord PalmsConvention Center, Florida Exhibition Halls A-E.

Suitcasing PolicyWhat is Suitcasing? Suitcasing is when a non-exhibiting companysolicits business in exhibit hall aisles, another company’s booth orpublic spaces within the convention center. Suitcasing practicesinclude passing out brochures and business cards in the aisles orconducting meetings in special areas of the show floor such as theEducation Pavilions and Food Court.What is the Suitcasing Policy? Any attendee who is observed to besoliciting business in the aisles or other public spaces, in anothercompany’s booth, or in violation of any portion of the ExhibitionPolicy will be asked to leave immediately. Additional penalties maybe applied. Please report any violations you may observe to showmanagement.Please Support Our Exhibitors and Our Show – if you are approachedby non-exhibiting companies soliciting your business during thetrade show, we encourage you to not engage in a business matterwith them at that time. Please report the incident to showmanagement.

Dinner Dance Ticket ExchangeDinner Dance vouchers included in your ticket packet should beexchanged for a ticket with a table assignment. Vouchers will beexchanged on a first-come, first-served basis. Ticket exchange willbegin at 9:00 am on Sunday, September 20, 2009 during theregistration desk’s published operating hours until 3:00 pm onTuesday, September 22, 2009.

Registration HoursRegistration will be located in the Gaylord Palms Convention Centeroutside the Florida Exhibit Halls. Registration hours are

Sunday, Sept 20 7:30am – 5:30pmMonday, Sept 21 7:30am – 5:00pmTuesday, Sept 22 7:30am – 5:30pmWednesday, Sept 23 7:30am – 3:30pm

QuestionsPlease contact Patti Bonner at patti@naec.org, 770-760-9660,800-900-6232 (US only), 888-847-7530 (US/Canada)

Location: 6000 W Osceola Parkway, Kissimmee, FL 34746 (20 minutes from Orlando International Airport) • Phone: 407.586.0000Website: www.gaylordhotels.com/gaylord-palms • Reservation Phone: 407.586-2000 • Reservation Online: Link at www.unitedconvention.comConvention Room Rates: Single or Double $186 plus applicable tax and $10 daily resort fee.Reservation Deadline: Reservations must be received by August 24, 2009, where upon rooms will revert back to open booking to the public. Noticeof cancellation must be received 72 hours prior to arrival or one night’s charges will be applied to the credit card guaranteeing the room. Earlydepartures are subject to a $50.00 fee.Check-in: 3:00 pm • Check-out: 11:00 am

Location: 700 Bloom Street, Celebration, FL 34747 • Phone: 888.499.3800 or 407.566.6000(less than 4 miles from Gaylord Palms / 20 minutes from Orlando International Airport)Website: www.celebrationhotel.com • Reservation Phone: 407.566.6000Online Reservation: Link located at www.unitedconvention.comConvention Room Rates: Single or Double $175 plus 13% taxes and $12.00 per night resort fee.Reservation Deadline: Reservations must be received by September 4, 2009, where upon roomswill revert back to open booking to the public. Notice of cancellation must be received 72 hours priorto arrival or one night’s charges will be applied to the credit card guaranteeing the room.Check-in: 4:00 pm • Check-out: 11:00 am

Location: 5711W. Irlo Bronson Memorial Highway, Kissimmee, FL 34746 • Phone: 800.327.1128(less than 2 miles from the Gaylord Palms & 20 miles from Orlando International Airport)Website: www.holidayinnmge.comOnline Reservation: Link located at www.unitedconvention.comConvention Room Rates: Single or Double $74 plus applicable taxes and fees (resort fees waived)Reservation Deadline: Reservationsmust be received bySeptember 4, 2009, where upon roomswill revert back to open booking to the public. Notice of cancellation must be received 72 hours priorto arrival or one night’s charges will be applied to the credit card guaranteeing the room.Check-in: 4:00 pm • Check-out: 12:00 noon

I M P O R T A N T : While we have a number of rooms blocked at each convention hotel, any unsold rooms will be released for sale to thepublic after their respective reservation deadlines. Waiting until those dates will not ensure that you will get a room. Rooms are sold on a first-come, first-served basis. PLEASE MAKE YOUR RESERVATIONS TODAY!

Gaylord Palms Resort & Convention Center – Headquarters Hotel

Celebration Hotel Holiday Inn Main Gate East