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Welcome to the National Renderers Association’s 77th Annual Convention to be held at The Ritz-Carlton Naples from October 26-29, 2010. Please take a few minutes to read through this brochure for general information about the conference. We have also enclosed a registration form for your convenience, although we encourage everyone to use the secure online registration available on our website at www.nationalrenderers.org. As the date grows closer, be sure to check the website for real-time details and updates about the convention. For additional questions, please contact Marty Covert, NRA Convention Coordinator, at 703/533-8571 or [email protected].

Florida’s Paradise CoastNaples, Marco Island and the western portion of the Everglades make up Southwest Florida’s Collier County — also known as The Paradise Coast. Collier is the largest county in the state of Florida, yet more than 80 percent of its land is protected in the form of parks and nature preserves. Located at the Southwestern tip of Florida’s Gulf Coast, the area is easily accessible, yet offers visitors the distinct sense of being “away from it all.” In fact, once you arrive, you won’t want to leave! This tropical paradise serves as an attraction for artists and those who love art. With over 100 galleries in the Greater Naples area, the region has quickly become a cultural destination, with Naples recently named the #1 Small Art Town in America.

Shopping is also an art form in Naples. Enjoy Fifth Avenue South with its boutiques and art galleries, and then head a few blocks away and do it all again along Third Street South – home to Gallery Row, fashion boutiques and interior design stores.

The Ritz-Carlton NaplesWe are delighted to be hosting our 77th Annual Convention at The Ritz-Carlton Naples, which was named to the highly prestigious 2009 Condé Nast Traveler Gold List. This award-winning beach front resort features Gulf of Mexico views from every guest room, pristine white sand beaches and glorious sunsets. As a guest, you may choose from several unique restaurants, indulge in the luxurious world-class spa, or relax and enjoy the pools and beach activities.

Southwest Florida International Airport (RSW), located in Fort Myers, is approximately 25 minutes away from the hotel, while both Miami International Airport (MIA) and Ft. Lauderdale International Airport (FLL) are approximately two hours away.

All attendees must make their own hotel reservations by calling The Ritz-Carlton Naples at 239/598-3300 or 888/856-4380 or by registering online at www.ritzcarlton.com and using the Group Code GKDGKDA. In order to receive the NRA discounted rate of $269 per night, you must make your room reservations by September 17, 2010. After that date, room rates and availability cannot be guaranteed.

Suggested Dress for the MeetingMost of the meetings require only casual attire. However, Wednesday and Thursday nights are business casual. For Friday evening’s Beach Party Reception and Dinner, come dressed for drinks, food, sand, music, ocean and fun! It is suggested you bring jackets or sweaters for the cool evenings. During October, the average high temperature in Naples is 87 degrees Fahrenheit (30.5 Celsius) and the average low is 66 degrees Fahrenheit (18.8 degrees Celsius).

making your travel plans


Monday, October 25, 2010FPRF Research Committee Meeting 12.00 pm - 5.00 pm

FPRF Executive Committee Meeting 5.00 pm

Tuesday, October 26, 2010FPRF Membership/Board of Directors Meeting 9.00 am - 10.30 am

NRA APPI Committee Meeting 10.30 am - 12.00 pm

FPRF Emerging Issues and Opportunities Seminar 1.30 pm - 4.00 pm

NRA Executive Committee Meeting 4.00 pm - 5.30 pm

WRO Research Committee Meeting 4.00 pm - 5.00 pm

NRA Welcome ReceptionSponsored by American Proteins (Diamond Sponsor) and Frontline International (Silver Sponsor)

7.00 pm - 8.00 pm

Wednesday, October 27, 2010Buffet Breakfast 7.30 am - 8.30 am

NRA Committee Meetings 8.30 am - 11.45 am

— Communications Committee Meeting 8.30 am - 9.00 am— Environment Committee Meeting 9.00 am - 9.45 am— Biofuels Committee Meeting 9.45 am - 10.30 am— TSE Committee Meeting 10.30 am - 11.15 am— Legislative Committee Meeting 11.15 am - 11.45 am

Spouse/Guest Program - Frond Zoo Art WorkshopSponsored by Travis Body & Trailer, Inc. (Gold Sponsor) 9.00 am

Welcome Luncheon (spouses invited) with featured speaker Jennifer E. Duffy who will present “Six Days to Election, What Can We Expect”Luncheon sponsored by Griffin Industries (Gold Sponsor)

12.00 pm - 1.45 pm

NRA Opening General Session Sponsored by MAC Trailer (Platinum Sponsor) 2.00 pm - 4.00 pm

IMDC Business Meeting 4.15 pm - 5.30 pm

Chairman’s ReceptionSponsored by Centrifuge Chicago Corporation (Diamond Sponsor) and West Coast Reduction (Gold Sponsor)

6.30 pm - 7.30 pm

preliminary schedule of events


Thursday, October 28, 2010Buffet Breakfast Sponsored by Southwest Hide Company (Bronze Sponsor) 7.30 am - 8.30 am

Industry Issues Forum Sponsored by Darling International (Platinum Sponsor) 8.30 am - 11.30 am

Spouse/Guest Program — Nature’s Wonders Experience 9.00 am

Box Lunch Sponsored by Centrisys Corporation (Gold Sponsor) 12.00 pm

NRA Golf Tournament

Optional Tour — Backwater Fishing Tour in Naples Bay 12.30 pm - 4.30 pmTabletop Reception and ExhibitSponsored by Haarslev and Onken’s (both Gold Sponsors), Par-Kan Company, Brown Industrial, Inc., Wellens & Co., Inc. (all Silver Sponsors)

7.00 pm - 9.00 pm

Friday, October 29, 2010Buffet Breakfast 7.30 am - 9.00 am

NRA Audit and Budget Committee Meeting 8.15 am - 9.00 am

International Market Forum 8.30 am - 10.30 am

World Renderers Organization Annual Meeting 10.30 am - 12.00 pm

Convention Planning Committee Meeting 11.00 am - 11.30 am NRA Board of Directors Luncheon Meeting 12.00 pm - 2.00 pm

Optional Tour — Naples Segway Tour 12.30 pm - 4.30 pm

Beach Party Reception/Dinner Sponsored by The Dupps Company (Platinum Sponsor) and Haarslev (Gold Sponsor) 6.00 pm - 10.00 pm

preliminary schedule of events


keynote speaker Sara WyantPresident, Agri-Pulse Communications, Inc.

Sara Wyant is President of Agri-Pulse Communications, Inc., a diversified

communications firm with offices in Washington, D.C., Little Rock, Arkansas, and

St. Charles, Illinois. As a veteran farm policy reporter, she is well recognized on

Capitol Hill as well as with farm and commodity associations across the country.

Her electronic newsletter and web site, Agri-Pulse, includes the latest updates on farm

policy, commodity and conservation programs, trade, food safety, rural development, and environmental and

regulatory programs. She served as 2007/2008 Chairman of the Farm Foundation’s Board of Trustees, is a member

of the Steering Committee for the 25 x ‘25 Renewable Energy Group, and serves on the Advisory Board of the

Agricultural Marketing Resource Center at Iowa State. Ms. Wyant is a past president of the American Agricultural

Editors’ Association. In 2000, she received an Oscar in Agriculture for excellence in agricultural reporting and in

1996, received the United Soybean Board’s producer communications award.

Ms. Wyant gained first-hand knowledge of crop and livestock production while growing up on a farm near Marengo,

Iowa, and is still involved with her family’s farming operation. She and her husband also own the farm where his

grandparents’ originally homesteaded near Almont, North Dakota, and where his brothers still farm, raise cattle and

produce honey. Ms. Wyant will present our keynote, entitled “Agriculture Policy & Politics Through

the Eyes of a Journalist” on Wednesday, October 27.


Jennifer E. Duffy Senior Editor, The Cook Political Report Jennifer Duffy is a Senior Editor for The Cook Political Report, where she is responsible for U.S. Senate and Governors races. Ms. Duffy has 25 years of experience in campaign politics, the last 22 of which have focused on non-partisan political analysis. In 1985, she served as Press Secretary for the National Republican Senatorial Committee. She joined The Cook Political Report in 1988 as its first Assistant Editor. She has served as an off-air analyst for NBC News on Election Nights from 1996 through 2008. A native of Rhode

Island, Ms. Duffy received a Bachelor of Arts degree in American Government from Georgetown University. She will present “Six Days to Election, What Can We Expect” during our Luncheon on Wednesday, October 27.

Dr. Mark D. JekanowskiSenior Vice President, Informa EconomicsDr. Mark D. Jekanowski is the head of Informa’s Washington, D.C., office and is primarily responsible for economic analyses and agricultural policy research. In recent years he has worked extensively with the National Renderers Association, the American Meat Institute and other organizations to analyze the economics of new and proposed feed regulations and BSE controls. Prior to joining Informa, he was an agricultural economist in the Food Markets Branch of USDA’s Economic Research Service. He received

his bachelor’s degree in resource economics from the University of Massachusetts at Amherst and his master’s and doctorate degrees in agricultural economics from Purdue University. Dr. Jekanowski will present “Informa Economics Industry Study Report” on Thursday, October 28.

Ashley Peterson American Meat Institute Ashley Peterson serves as the Director of Regulatory Affairs with the American Meat Institute. Ms. Peterson’s responsibilities include environment and sustainability issues, animal welfare and handling, and food safety. She also is the staff lead for AMI’s Sustainability and Environmental Committees. Prior to joining AMI, Ms. Peterson was a Congressional Science Fellow in the U.S. House of Representatives, working on agriculture, energy, and environment issues. She obtained her Ph.D. in Animal Science from

the University of Maryland, her Master of Science degree in Animal Science from Michigan State University and her Bachelor of Science degree from the University of Kentucky. Ms. Peterson will present “Environmental Update: The Good, The Bad, and The Ugly” on Thursday, October 28.

Mike Miller Cattle-Fax Mike Miller is the Chief Operating Officer of Cattle-Fax. In his 13 years with the organization, he has been heavily involved in the analysis and research areas. Mr. Miller’s current role with Cattle-Fax is focused on new business opportunities, the oversight and re-engineering of many Business Systems and leadership of the newly created Customized Solutions efforts for select Cattle-Fax clients. He is a graduate of Colorado

State University. Mr. Miller will present the “Industry Overview” during the Industry Forum on Thursday, October 28.

the finest of convention speakers


NRA Golf Tournament12.30 pm • Thursday, October 28, 2010The 2010 NRA Golf Tournament will take place on the championship Greg Norman-designed Tiburón Golf Course. Nestled in the lush coastal interior of Southwest Florida — on the northern most tip of the Everglades and only minutes for the Gulf of Mexico — the course is a Certified Audubon Cooperative Sanctuary and home to the PGA Tour and the Shark Shootout each December. To participate in this year’s tournament, be sure to complete the Golf Tournament section on the enclosed Registration Form or register online. Price: $130.00 per person, $65.00 per club rental, $25.00 per shoe rental (no refunds available after September 17, 2010)

Frond Zoo Art Workshop — Spouse/Guest Program9.00 am • Wednesday, October 27, 2010 Heidi Saletko, a renowned Naples artist whose work is on display in galleries and museums, will guide you through a class where you’ll transform Naples palm fronds and other parts of the palm tree leaves into beautiful three dimensional wall-hangings of mammals, reptiles and fish. Ms. Saletko will provide the paint and fronds, which she personally trims from Naples palms…and all you’ll need to bring is your creativity! Price: $25.00 per person

d Sponsored by Travis Body & Trailer, Inc. (Gold Sponsor) Nature’s Wonders Experience — Spouse/Guest Program9.00 am • Thursday, October 28, 2010 Hosted by Ranger Randy, The Ritz-Carlton’s Staff Naturalist, you’ll be guided on a special tour of the Nature’s Wonders Center, where you’ll immediately be transported to another world. The sanctuary features 11 aquariums, where you’ll learn about fish, shrimp, lobsters, crabs, turtles and alligators, as well as view different marine environments such as reef, near-shore and estuaries. A portion of the program will include a nature stroll on the property where you’ll be able to search for dolphins, manatees, reptiles, birds and sea shells. What’s more, you’ll also enjoy a presentation on the loggerhead sea turtle, a species that has been on earth for more than 150 million years and which is now facing an uncertain future. These turtles lay their eggs on the beach in Naples every summer, and approximately 60 days later their hatchlings emerge and make a mad dash for the water. Learn about the turtles’ will to survive and the conservation efforts in place to assist them. Price: $25.00 per person

a variety of special events


Backwater Fishing Tour in Naples Bay12.30 pm - 4.30 pm • Thursday, October 28, 2010 Naples’ extensive network of bays, estuaries and mangrove islands, along with oyster bars and sea grass flats, attract an abundance of saltwater fish. Roaming these waters are Florida’s most sought-after game fish—the redfish, snook, sea trout and tarpon. Enjoy these calm waters on a center console vessel, which will allow you passage into shallow coves and coastal areas, where you’ll catch sight of magnificent birds of prey and wading birds, along with dolphins, sea turtles and manatees. Practicing catch and release, you don’t have to be an expert caster to enjoy this fishing experience! Be sure to bring sunscreen, sunglasses, a hat or visor and appropriate boating attire including a windbreaker. Price: $230.00 per person (no refunds available after September 17, 2010)

Naples Segway Tour12.30 pm - 4.30 pm • Friday, October 29, 2010 Think you’ve seen it all in Naples? Well think again! Experience the natural beauty and learn the history of Old Naples aboard the newest, hippest and most innovative personal transporter—the Segway. Stops include the heart of the waterfront, Crayton Cove and the City Dock, as well as 12th Avenue South and the Olde Naples shopping districts. Cambier Park, one of the city’s premiere parks, is another beautiful stop where you’ll ride along the winding paths while enjoying the lush Floridian vegetation. Enjoy this narrated outdoor tour while cruising happily on your Segway. It’s easy, safe and more fun that you can imagine! Price: $180.00 per person (no refunds available after September 17, 2010)

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NRA Welcome Reception7.00 pm – 8.00 pm • Tuesday, October 26, 2010As the official kick-off to this year’s convention, the NRA Welcome Reception is the perfect place to meet up with old friends and colleagues and forge the relationships that will take our industry forward.

d Sponsored by American Proteins (Diamond Sponsor) and Frontline International (Silver Sponsor)

Chairman’s Reception6.30 pm – 7.30 pm • Wednesday, October 27, 2010This relaxing event offers you the perfect opportunity to unwind and discuss the day’s activities with fellow attendees.

d Sponsored by Centrifuge Chicago Corporation (Diamond Sponsor), Onken’s (Gold Sponsor) and West Coast Reduction (Gold Sponsor)

Tabletop Reception7.00 pm – 9.00 pm • Thursday, October 28, 2010The Tabletop Reception is the perfect pairing of business and pleasure! Learn about our industry’s advances in a casual atmosphere and enjoy the exceptional food and bar entertainment provided by our sponsors.

d Sponsored by Haarslev (Gold Sponsor), Brown Industrial (Silver Sponsor), Par-Kan Company (Silver Sponsor), and Wellens & Co., Inc. (Silver Sponsor)

Friday Night Beach Party6.00 pm – 10.00 pm • Friday, October 29, 2010Enjoy cocktails and dinner al fresco on the beach under the setting sun and stars, and then move to The Beach House for dessert and dancing.

d Sponsored by The Dupps Company (Platinum Sponsor) and Haarslev (Gold Sponsor)

join us for these memorable receptions


A critical contributing factor to the success of NRA’s Convention over the years has been the tremendous generosity of the members who have sponsored our various events and speakers. Sponsors have afforded us the luxury of presenting high-level content in first-class venues, and our meeting is now generally considered a premier forum for the industry!

We’ve developed many exciting sponsorship opportunities which are listed on the following page. If your company is interested in sponsoring a convention event, please review this information and then complete and return the Registration Form or register online at www.nationalrenderers.org. We also welcome your ideas and suggestions for sponsorship and will make every effort to accommodate your request. Please contact Marty Covert at 703/533-8571 or [email protected] to discuss any special ideas you might have.

Sponsorship BenefitsWe want to project a high profile for your company at the convention as well as prior to the meeting. Therefore, all sponsors will receive the following:

d Prominently displayed signs at the events you sponsor to remind attendees of your support [see following page for Sponsorship Event Descriptions].

d Special name badge ribbons reflecting your company’s level of sponsorship for each person from your company attending the convention.

d A company listing in the convention program.

d You and your company will be recognized at the event you have sponsored.

In addition to the above, our Platinum, Diamond, Gold and Silver Sponsors will also receive:

d A listing in all promotional materials for the convention.

d Your company logo projected in lights at your sponsored event.

If you are a convention sponsor and a tabletop exhibitor:

d Your exhibitor fee will remain the same as last year’s.

d Your company will be assigned premium space at the Tabletop Exhibit.

As soon as you let us know of your level of sponsorship:

d We will post your company logo with a link to your company’s website on the NRA Convention website.

d Your company will be listed with all other information in any of the trade magazines promoting the meeting.

To choose the event you would like to sponsor at your level of contribution, be sure to review the following page. Also be sure to list your first, second and third choice on the Registration Form. If you cannot be a sponsor, we welcome contributors. Convention Contributors [$100-$499] will be highlighted in the convention program. We appreciate your support at whatever level you contribute!

a special note of thanks to our sponsors


description of sponsorship events

Bolded items are still available for sponsorship. If there is something you would prefer to sponsor which is not listed, please contact Marty Covert at 703/533-8571 or [email protected]. Platinum Sponsors ($5,000) P1 Beach Party Dinner: FRI, Oct. 29 Sponsored by The Dupps Company P2 Opening Session: WED, Oct. 27 Sponsored by MAC Trailer P3 Thursday Session: THU, Oct. 28 Sponsored by Darling International

Diamond Sponsors ($3,500) D1 Welcome Reception: TUE, Oct. 26 Sponsored by American Proteins D2 Chairman’s Reception: WED, Oct. 27 Sponsored by Centrifuge Chicago Corporation D3 TBD Sponsored by Alfa Laval D4 Bottled Water for All Events Sponsored by Kemin Industries D5 Favors for All Attendees Sponsored by Diversified Laboratories D6 Pocket Agenda Center Ad Spread: Distributed to all attendees. Sponsored by Separators, Inc.

Gold Sponsors ($2,500) G1 Chairman’s Reception [Co-Sponsor]: WED, Oct. 27 Sponsored by Onken’s G2 Chairman’s Reception [Co-Sponsor]: WED, Oct. 27 Sponsored by West Coast Reduction G3 Lunch: WED, Oct. 27 Sponsored by Griffin Industries G4 Lunch: THU, Oct. 28. Box lunches for all. Sponsored by Centrisys Corporation G5 Entertainment [Co-Sponsor]: FRI Night, Oct. 29 Reserve a table for you and your guests. Sponsored by Haarslev G6 Entertainment [Co-Sponsor]: FRI Night, Oct. 29 G7 Spouse Function: WED, Oct. 27 Sponsored by Travis Body & Trailer, Inc. G8 Spouse Function: THU, Oct. 28 G9 Tabletop Reception Bar [Co-Sponsor]: THU, Oct. 28 Sponsored by Onken’s Inc. G10 Tabletop Reception Bar [Co-Sponsor]: THU, Oct. 28 G11 Tabletop Special: THU, Oct. 27 Sponsored by Haarslev G12 Beach Party Decorations [Co-Sponsor]: FRI, Oct. 29 G13 Beach Party Decorations [Co-Sponsor]: FRI, Oct. 29

Silver Sponsors ($1,500) S1 Convention Program Printing: Distributed to all attendees. Logo on front cover. Sponsored by DeSmet Rosedowns S2 Convention Program Printing: Distributed to all attendees. Logo on back cover. Sponsored by Gavilon S3 Tabletop Reception [Co-Sponsor]: THU, Oct. 28 Sponsored by Par-Kan Company S4 Tabletop Reception [Co-Sponsor]: THU, Oct. 28 Sponsored by Brown Industrial S5 Tabletop Reception [Co-Sponsor]: THU, Oct. 28 Sponsored by Wellens & Co., Inc. S6 Tabletop Reception [Co-Sponsor]: THU, Oct. 28 S7 Welcome Reception: TUE, Oct. 26 Sponsored by Frontline International S8 Beach Party Reception: FRI, Oct. 29 Sponsored by Rothsay S9 Golf Tournament Refreshments [Co-Sponsor]: THU, Oct. 28 S10 Golf Tournament Refreshments [Co-Sponsor]: THU, Oct. 28 S11 Golf Prizes: THU, Oct. 28

Bronze Sponsors ($500) B1 Breakfast [Co-Sponsor]: WED, Oct. 27 B2 Breakfast [Co-Sponsor]: WED, Oct. 27 B3 Breakfast [Co-Sponsor]: WED, Oct. 27 B4 Refreshment Break [Co-Sponsor]: WED, Oct. 27 B5 Refreshment Break [Co-Sponsor]: WED, Oct. 27 B6 Refreshment Break [Co-Sponsor]: WED, Oct. 27 B7 Breakfast [Co-Sponsor]: THU, Oct. 28 Sponsored by Southwest Hide Co. B8 Breakfast [Co-Sponsor]: THU, Oct. 28 B9 Breakfast [Co-Sponsor]: THU, Oct. 28 B10 Refreshment Break [Co-Sponsor]: THU, Oct. 28 Sponsored by Rothsay B11 Refreshment Break [Co-Sponsor]: THU, Oct. 28 Sponsored by Rothsay B12 Breakfast [Co-Sponsor]: FRI, Oct. 29 B13 Breakfast [Co-Sponsor]: FRI, Oct. 29 B14 Tabletop Bar Set-Up [Co-Sponsor]: THU, Oct. 28 B15 Tabletop Bar Set-Up [Co-Sponsor]: THU, Oct. 22 B16 Friday Reception Bartenders & Set-Up: FRI, Oct. 23

Golf Sponsors Tournament will be held on Thursday, October 28. GF1 Individual golf hole sponsorship including signage: $180 per hole. GF2 Provide golf “give away items.”


Tabletop Exhibit & Reception7.00 pm - 9.00 pm • Thursday, October 28, 2010The annual Tabletop Exhibit and Reception has become an NRA Convention tradition. This much-anticipated event offers suppliers an invaluable opportunity to display their innovation and helps renderers stay abreast of industry developments in a casual and relaxed atmosphere.

Unlike large tradeshows that stretch out over days, this is a very focused event that places all emphasis on the exhibitors. It’s also the one opportunity a supplier has to capture the attention of top-level Renderers...all in one place.

If your company would like to exhibit, please read the Terms & Conditions below and then fill out the Tabletop Exhibitor information on the enclosed Registration Form or register online at www.nationalrenderers.org.

Terms & Conditions1. Each exhibitor must have at least one person fully registered for the convention.

2. Exhibit space will consist of a standard 6’ x 30” draped table, two chairs and a sign with the company name provided by NRA, unless special arrangements have been made. Please note that exhibits cannot exceed 8’ in width.

3. Electrical hook-up is available. Please indicate whether you will require electrical hook-up on the enclosed Registration Form. YOU MUST ORDER YOUR ELECTRICAL HOOK-UP AND A/V DIRECTLY FROM THE RITZ-CARLTON BY COMPLETING AND RETURNING THE RITZ-CARLTON’S EXHIBITOR ORDER FORM TO THE HOTEL. THIS FORM IS LOCATED AT THE END OF THIS BROCHURE. Exhibitors will be responsible for all electrical and AV costs.

4. Tabletop Exhibits will be open to NRA Convention attendees from 7.00 pm to 9.00 pm, Thursday, October 28, 2010. Set up must be completed between 11.30 am and 6.00 pm. Tear down must take place immediately following the exhibit and no later than 11.00 pm. NRA and The Ritz-Carlton cannot be responsible for items left in the exhibit area after 11.00 pm, Thursday, October 28, 2010.

5. No one will be admitted into the Tabletop Exhibit without a convention badge. If your company has additional employees who will only be attending the Tabletop Exhibit and Reception (and are not registered for the convention), you will need to check the box “Exhibit Badge Only” listed under Tabletop Exhibitor Fees on the Registration Form and provide those employees’ name(s).

6. Only Registration Forms received with full payment at NRA headquarters by the October 12th print deadline will be listed in the program. You will not receive assignments prior to the meeting.

7. Ship all materials to:

Devin Passelle, CMP • Meetings and Special Events Manager • ATTENTION: MARTY COVERT The Ritz-Carlton Resorts of Naples • 280 Vanderbilt Beach Road • Naples, Florida 34108 HOLD FOR: [NAME, NAME OF COMPANY AND PLEASE MARK “EXHIBITOR” ON THE BOX] Box #___of [TOTAL BOXES SHIPPED]

8. Cancellation Policy: Cancellation of exhibit space should be directed to Marty Covert via email at [email protected] or by fax to 703/533-7415. Cancellations on or before September 17, 2010 are entitled to a full exhibit fee refund. Cancellations received after September 17, 2010 will be refunded at half (50 percent) of the fee. It is the responsibility of the exhibitor to ensure that written refund requests are received on or before the dates indicated.

9. It is agreed that the National Renderers Association, Inc., its officers and its staff, and the management of The Ritz- Carlton, will not be liable to the exhibitor for any loss, damage or injury to his property contained in such exhibits, or injuries to his person, his agents, employees, or other persons, no matter how sustained from fire, theft, accident, or other causes. All claims for such loss, damage, or injury are being expressly waived by the exhibitor.

be a part of the tabletop exhibit


registering for the conventionRegistering for the Annual ConventionSecure online advance registration for the 77th Annual Convention is available at www.nationalrenderers.org. If you prefer to register the old-fashioned way, please fill out and return the enclosed Registration Form. Form.

The full convention registration includes:d Admission to All Sessions

d Three Buffet Breakfasts

d Lunch on Wednesday and Thursday

d Two Receptions

d Tabletop Reception and Exhibit

d Friday Night Beach Party Reception and Dinner Admission to all business sessions and social functions is by official badge only, which will be provided to persons who have submitted registration forms and payment to NRA. To attend a business session, you must be registered at the convention. Be sure to fill out all areas of the Registration Form in which you wish to participate.

Exhibit badges are for companies that wish to have additional employees attend the Tabletop Exhibit and Reception. You will need to submit a Registration Form and check the box for “Exhibit Badge Only” listed under Exhibitor Fees.

Making Hotel ReservationsDeadline — September 17, 2010 All attendees must make their own hotel reservations by calling The Ritz-Carlton Naples at 239/598-3300 or 888/856-4380 or by registering online at www.ritzcarlton.com and using the Group Code GKDGKDA. In order to receive the NRA discounted rate of $269 per night, you must make your room reservations by September 17, 2010. After that date, room rates and availability cannot be guaranteed.

Cancellation PolicyRegistration cancellations should be directed in writing by September 17, 2010 to Marty Covert via fax at 703/533-7415 or via email at [email protected]. A full refund will be issued if cancelled by September 17, 2010. Any cancellations after September 17 will be refunded at half (50 percent) of the registration fee and tabletop exhibitor fees.

AdvAnceRegistRAtionFoRm

x 1. Registrant & Spouse/Guest Information REGISTRANT First Name ______________________________________________________________ Last Name _______________________________________________________________ Company ________________________________________________________________ [Exactly as you wish it to appear in any listings and/or signage]

Street Address _____________________________________________________________ City __________________________________ State/Province _______________________ Country _________________________________ Postal Code _________________________ Phone ________________________________________ Fax _______________________ Email __________________________________________________________________ Preferred First Name on Badge q q q q q q q q q q q q q q q q q SPOUSE/GUEST First Name _______________________________________________________________ Last Name _______________________________________________________________ Email __________________________________________________________________ Preferred First Name on Badgeq q q q q q q q q q q q q q q q q ARRIVAL AND DEPARTURE DATES Arrival Date _____________________________ Departure Date ________________________

l Please note that secure and convenient online registration is available at www.nationalrenderers.org and we strongly encourage all attendees to register in this manner. If you choose to register using this form, please print clearly or type and keep a copy of this form for your records. The information below will be reproduced in the convention pocket agenda.

Payment OptionsOption One — Credit Card Secure credit card payment is also available online at www.nationalrenderers.org or you may fax this form to Marty Covert at 703/533-7415. q Visa q MasterCard q Discover q American Express

Name on Card ______________________________________________

Card Number ______________________________________________

Expiration Date _____________________________________________

Billing Address _____________________________________________

Signature _________________________________________________

Option Two — Check Make check payable to the National Renderers Association and mail along with this form to:

National Renderers Association c/o Burke & Herbert Bank PO Box 604 Alexandria, VA 22313-0604

77th NRA Annual ConventionOctober 26 -29, 2010 • The Ritz-Carlton • Naples, Florida

x 2. Registration Fees The NRA Member Only fee is for Active, Associate and International Members in good standing. The Non-Member fee applies to non-member suppliers and renderers. Non-members who wish to attend must be sponsored by an Active member and may attend only one year as a non-member. Retired NRA Member fees apply to former renderer owners or employees who no longer have any business relationship with a renderer or supplier.

Registration Fees Before September 27

Registration Fees After September 27

NRA Member Only $895.00 $995.00

NRA Member with Spouse/Guest $1450.00 $1550.00

Retired NRA Member Only $495.00 $595.00

Retired NRA Member with Spouse/Guest $695.00 $795.00

Non-Member Only $1195.00 $1295.00

Non-Member with Spouse/Guest $1750.00 $1850.00

SUBTOTAL 2: REGISTRATION FEE $ $

x 3. Sponsorship Contribution & Information Event sponsorship will be assigned in the order the forms are received. If none of the event preferences listed are available when this form is received, you will be contacted before an event is assigned to your company.

Sponsorship Level ContributionPlatinum Sponsor $5000.00Diamond Sponsor $3500.00Gold Sponsor $2500.00Silver Sponsor $1500.00Bronze Sponsor $500.00Golf Sponsor $180.00 per holeContributor $100.00 - $499.00

SUBTOTAL 3: SPONSORSHIP CONTRIBUTION $

Our company would like to sponsor the following event: (Please refer to the Sponsorship Event Descriptions)First Choice:

Second Choice:Third Choice:

Sponsorship Authorized Company Contact (Required Information)Signature: Date:

Name:Company:Address:City/State/Zip:Phone: Fax: Email:

x 4. Golf Tournament Fees & Information Golf fees include green fee, cart, tournament and transportation fees. Please ensure proper attire by wearing soft spikes or athletic shoes, collared shirt, walking (long) shorts or long pants. No refunds available after September 30, 2010.

Fee Per Player Number of Participants/Rentals

Golf Tournament Player $130.00

Handicap or Avg. Score of Player 1:Handicap or Avg. Score of Player 2:

Club Rental $65.00 per setMen’s: q Right-Handed q Left-HandedLadies’: q Right Handed q Left-Handed

Shoe Rental $25.00 per pairMen’s: ______(size)Women’s: ______(size)

SUBTOTAL 4: GOLF TOURNAmENT FEES $

I would like to be paired with the following players, if registered:Player Name 1:

Player Name 2:Player Name 3:

x 5. Tabletop Exhibitor Fees & Information Due to limited space, 6 feet of space will be provided for each exhibit. If you require more space, you will need to contact Marty Covert at 703/533-8571. There must be one fully registered attendee from your company in order to be an Exhibitor. Each additional person from your company attending the Tabletop Exhibit will need a name badge. Please note that sponsors will receive premium space at the Tabletop Exhibit. ImPORTANT: You must procure electrical hook-up service and/or audio-visual equipment directly from The Ritz-Carlton. To do so, please complete The Ritz-Carlton Exhibitor Order Form at the end of this brochure, and fax it to the Ritz-Carlton at (239) 514-6183.

Exhibitor Fee (if also a sponsor) Exhibitor Fee (if only an exhibitor)Exhibitor (NRA Member) $450.00 $550.00

Exhibitor (Non-Member) $650.00 $850.00Exhibitor Badge Only (for non-attendees only)

$95.00 Qty: $100 .00 Qty:

Name on Badge:Name on Badge:Name on Badge:Name on Badge:

I Need Electrical Hook-Up and/or A/V Equipment q Yes q No

SUBTOTAL 5: TABLETOP EXHIBITOR FEES $ $

Our exhibit meets the following specifications: Yes NoThe exhibit is 3’ [feet] tall or less q q

If you require space larger than 6’, please note below:

For audio-visual equipment, please contact the hotel directly.

I hereby acknowledge that I have read and accept the Terms and Conditions in the brochure for exhibiting at NRA’s 77th Annual Convention. I understand that these Terms and Conditions are part of this Application and Contract. Signature: Date:

Name: Title:

x 6. Spouse/Guest Events and Optional Tours No refunds available after September 30, 2010.

WED, OCT 27 Spouse/Guest Event - Frond Zoo Art Workshop

$25.00 per person x number of participants =

$

Name of Participant: Name of Participant:


THU, OCT 28 Spouse/Guest Event - Nature’s Wonders Experience


$



THU, OCT 28 Optional Tour - Backwater Fishing Tour


$



FRI, OCT 29 Optional Tour - Naples Segway Tour


$



SUB TOTAL 6: SPOUSE/GUEST EVENTS AND OPTIONAL TOURS FEES $

x 7. Special Events Participation The following events are all included in the Registration Fee. Please let us know whether you and/or your spouse will be participating in the following events.

Special Event Number of ParticipantsTUE, OCT 26 - Welcome Reception WED, OCT 27 - Welcome Luncheon WED, OCT 27 - Chairman’s ReceptionTHU, OCT 28 - Box LunchTHU, OCT 28 - Tabletop ReceptionFRI, OCT 29 - Beach Party Reception/Dinner

x 8. Total PaymentSection 2 Subtotal Registration Fees $

Section 3 Subtotal Sponsorship Contribution $

Section 4 Subtotal Golf Fees $

Section 5 Subtotal Tabletop Exhibitor Fees $

Section 6 Subtotal Spouse/Guest & Optional Tours Fees $

TOTAL FEES ENCLOSED $

x 9. Mail Registration Form & Payment If paying by credit card, you may fax your completed form to Marty Covert at 703/533-7415. If paying by check, completed forms and payment should be mailed to the following address:

NationalRenderersAssociation•c/oBurke&HerbertBank•POBox604•Alexandria,VA22313-0604

QUestions? Please contact Marty Covert at 703/533-8571 or [email protected]. s

Exhibitor Order Form The Ritz-Carlton Beach Resort, Naples Audio Visual Dept. Phone 239 598-6623 Fax (239) 514-6183 Company Name: _______________________________ Booth or Room No.: __________________ Name of Show: National Renderers Association Show Dates: Oct 23 – 30, 2010

ELECTRICAL CHARGES – PER DAY ADDITIONAL CHARGES QTY # DAYS (single phase) Manpower $50.00 per hour (4 hr min.) 120 Volts – 20 Amps. $40.00 Security $50.00 per hour (4 hr. min) 208 Volts – 20 Amps. $80.00 Box Delivery $6.00 per box High Lift Rental $175.00 per day (three phase) Scissor Lift $250.00 per day 208 Volt – 20 Amp. $120.00 EXHIBIT ENHANCEMENTS – PER DAY

EQUIPMENT RENTAL – PER DAY QTY # DAYS QTY # DAYS 6’ Areca Palm $65.00 Distribution Box $200.00 with Miniature Lights $90.00 8x 20amp duplexes 8’ Ficus Tree $80.00

AUDIO-VISUAL EQUIPMENT – PER DAY* with Miniature Lights $105.00 Ferns $20.00

VIDEO PRESENTATIONS: QTY #DAYS 3’ Filler Plants $35.00 20” TV VCR/ DVD Combo $200.00 27” TV VCR/DVD Combo $250.00 Medium Tropical or Elegant (circle style) Arrangement $50.00 COMPUTER PRESENTATIONS: QTY # DAYS Large Tropical or Elegant (circle style) 18” LCD Monitor $100.00 Arrangement $100.00 26” LCD Monitor $200.00 32” LCD Monitor $300.00 COMMUNICATIONS EQUIPMENT– PER DAY QTY # DAYS 42” Plasma Monitor $400.00 Phone with Outside Access $50.00 50” Plasma Monitor $600.00 DID Phone - (Direct $100.00 Inbound Dial) Other Needs Not Listed: ____________________________________

Speaker Phone with

Outside Access $125.00 * A 22% taxable service charge will be applied to all A\V needs. Fax Machine - $100.00

Direct A/V Department - FAX: (239) 514-6183 (Requires DID Line) $400/wk Modem Line $50.00 _________ Exhibitor: ____________________________________________ **LOCAL AND LONG DISTANCE CHARGES WILL APPLY** INTERNET: On-Site Contact: _______________________________________ One High Speed Internet

Access $200.00 Per day each

EACH

Billing Address: _______________________________________ Additional Internet Access $100.00 Per day each

EACH

PLEASE NOTE: Telephone #: ( )

Any additional electrical requirements or changes not listed on this form will require a signature. Please list name of on-site person(s) authorized to sign for any additions or revisions not listed on this form:

Billing Information: X ________________________________________________ ____ Hotel Room Charge Signature of Representative ____ Visa/Master Card #_______________________EXP______

X ________________________________________________

____ American Express #_______________________EXP______ Signature of Conference Services Manager

ALL PRICES MAY BE SUBJECT TO SET UP FEES, 22% SERVICE CHARGE and 6% SALES TAX

CC: Audio Visual Engineering Dest. Svcs. Conference Set Up Accounting

Please fax the completed form to the Ritz-Carlton Beach Resort, Naples at (239) 514 6183

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