The Vermiculite Association

Annual MeetingMay 17 – 19, 2017

Québec City, Canada

2:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m. | 1400 – 1700 Board of Directors Meeting - Open to all TVA Members 6:00 p.m. | 1800 Welcome Reception Dinner on Your Own 8:00 a.m. – 8:30 a.m. | 0800 – 0830 Registration 8:30 a.m. – 9:00 a.m. | 0830 – 0900 Welcome and Introductions 9:00 a.m. – 9:20 a.m. | 0900 – 0920 TVA Overview Sandi Delarm, TVA President 9:25 a.m. – 10:25 a.m. | 0925 – 1025 Speaker: David Crow, D.C. Legislative and Regulatory Services, Inc. 10:25 a.m. – 10:40 a.m. | 1025 – 1040 Break 10:40 a.m. – 11:40 a.m. | 1040 – 1140 Speaker: Don Ewart, IH, RJ Lee Group 11:40 a.m. – 1:10 p.m. | 1140 – 1310 Lunch and Annual Business Meeting 1:20 p.m. – 2:20 p.m. | 1320 – 1420 Speaker: Premier Tech 2:25 p.m. – 3:10 p.m. | 1425 – 1510 Speaker: Michael Spino, Terajoule 3:10 p.m. – 3:25 p.m. | 1510 – 1525 Break 3:25 p.m. – 3:55 p.m. | 1525 – 1555 Speaker: Dan Rogus, Material Motion 4:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m. | 1600 – 1700 How the Globally Harmonized System of Classification Drives Changes in the Regulatory World Dr. Luc Séguin, PhD, KMK Regulatory Services, Daniel Lavoie, KMK Regulatory Services 6:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m. | 1800 – 1900 Reception 7:00 p.m. | 1900 Dinner

2017 ANNUAL MEETING SCHEDULE

9:00 a.m. | 0900 Depart for Tour 11:30 a.m. | 1130 Lunch 2:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m. | 1400 – 1600 Tour of Premier Tech

6:00 p.m. | 1800 Approximate Arrival at Hotel

WEDNESDAY, MAY 17

THURSDAY, MAY 18

FRIDAY, MAY 19

2017 ANNUAL MEETING INFORMATIONPlease note that this is a tentative meeting schedule subject to change.

Delta Hotels Québec690 René-Lévesque Blvd EastQuébec, QC G1R 5A8 www.marriott.com/hotels/travel/yqbdr-delta-hotels-quebec

All meeting events and transportation are centered around the official host hotel. To maximize your enjoyment, comfort and ability to attend all programming, we highly recommend that you book your stay at this location. TVA has contracted with Delta Hotels to offer a limited number of discounted rooms. The discounted room rate will be available until April 17, 2017 or until the room block has been filled. Reservations are the responsibility of the attendee and we encourage you to make your arrangements quickly, for the best price and availability. Hotel rooms can be booked for May 14 – 22, 2017 at the following rates:

Single/Double: $189.00 CAD Quads: $229.00 CAD

Triple: $209.00 CAD Additional Person: $20.00 CAD Hotel room rates per room per night are in Canadian funds and are subject to applicable taxes in effect at the time of check out. Reservations can be made online or by contacting the hotel directly at 1-844-860-3756 and referring to The Vermiculite Association room block. The hotel does not provide shuttle service, so be sure to make alternate transportation arrangements.

Jean-Lesage International Airport - YQB www.aeroportdequebec.com Car Rentals Several onsite car rental companies are located on the ground level of the airport’s administrative building. For a complete list, visit www.aeroportdequebec.com/en/airport-access/car-rental-and-limousine-services. Taxi Services Taxi Coop, +1 418-525-519 Taxi Laurier, +1 418-651-2727 Public Transportation Bus route No. 78 offered by Réseau de transport de la Capitale (RTC) serves the Jean Lesage International Airport in the early morning from the terminus Les Saules and in late afternoon to the terminus Les Saules, Monday through Friday.

HOTEL DETAILS

TRANSPORTATION INFORMATION

2017 ANNUAL MEETING INFORMATION

Delegate registration includes all meetings, education sessions, lunches, evening events and tours. Companion registration includes the reception on Wednesday, the lunch, reception and dinner on Thursday, and the lunch and tour on Friday. All fees are in US Dollars (USD).

Member Delegate Non-Member Delegate Member/Non-Member Companion

Fees: US$950 US$1500 US$400

REGISTRATION FEES

Delta Hotels Québec Parking Fees: Onsite: 24 CAD Daily Valet: 24 CAD Daily Electric Charging Station: 24 CAD

PLACES TO EAT

THINGS TO DO

Le Bistro (onsite restaurant and bar) Offering a selection of American and continental breakfast buffet options, along with creative lunch and dinner menus. Café Le Hobbit (2 minute walk from hotel) Cozy, rustic-chic eatery offering gourmet French meals. Le Moine Échanson (4 minute walk from hotel) Pint-size establishment featuring upscale French cuisine and fine wines in a cheerful atmosphere. Le Chic Shack (8 minute drive from hotel) Locals will tell you this is where to get the best poutine—French fries smothered in gravy and cheese curds. Menu also includes delicious burgers and homemade soda. Le Saint-Amour (10 minute walk from hotel) Acclaimed institution offering refined French cuisine, including tasting menus, in a romantic space. Ask to be seated in the beautiful garden room, which cultivates a delightful greenhouse vibe. Le Clocher Penché (8 minute drive from hotel) Fresh ingredients sourced from trusted growers and artisans. Les Sales Gosses (11 minute walk from hotel) Rated #5 on Trip Advisor with a Certificate of Excellence. This Italian-French Fusion restaurant offers reasonably priced dishes and remarkable locally crafted beer.

Old Québec Visitors to Old Québec soon see why UNESCO designated it a world heritage treasure! You’ll love Château Frontenac (the world’s most photographed hotel), the centuries-old architecture and the historic sites. Fortifications of Québec Québec is the only fortified city in North America north of Mexico, with close to 4.6 km of walls and imposing gates to explore. Montmorency Falls Park This beautiful park is just a few minutes from downtown Québec City. The waterfalls are 83 m (272’) tall, a full 30 m (99’) higher than Niagara Falls.

Parc Aquarium du Québec Travel into the ecosystems of the St. Lawrence River and Canadian waters and discover northern plant and animal life. As you make this journey all the way to the North Pole, you’ll have the chance to observe 10,000 fresh- and salt-water fish specimens, reptiles, amphibians, invertebrates and marine mammals such as Atlantic and Pacific walruses, seals and polar bears. Full-Day Whale Watching Cruise from Québec Meet the world’s most fascinating and majestic creatures on a guided, full-day whale-watching cruise.

2017 ANNUAL MEETING INFORMATION

2017 ANNUAL MEETING INFORMATION

Join The Vermiculite Association for the Annual Meeting being held in Québec City, Canada! The event promises top-notch speakers, fascinating tours and the best opportunity to network with others in the industry. To attend, please fill out the registration form and return it to the association headquarters:

The Vermiculite Association, 2207 Forest Hills Drive, Harrisburg, PA 17112 or fax to 717-238-9985

Please complete one form per attendee (duplicate as needed). Attendee Information

Attendee Name (as it should appear on badge):

Business Name:

Street Address:

City: State: Zip: Country:

Phone: Cell:

Email:

Registration Rate: o Member Delegate ($950) o Non-Member Delegate ($1500) o Companion ($400)

Meal Preference: o Standard o Vegetarian o Gluten-free

Emergency Contact and Special Needs

Name of non-attending contact:

Phone: Cell:

Please indicate if you have any special dietary needs or require special accommodations to fully participate:

PAYMENT INFORMATION AMOUNT DUE: US$ o Check (made payable to “The Vermiculite Association” in USD) o Visa o MasterCard o Discover o Wire Transfer+

+ Please contact finance@vermiculite.org for wire transfer details.

Card Number: Exp. Date: 3-Digit Security Code:

Cardholder Name (please print):

Cardholder Signature:

Billing Address (if different from above):

City: State: Zip: Country:

If you have questions regarding the meeting, please contact TVA headquarters at 717-238-9902 or events@vermiculite.org.

The Vermiculite Association Annual Meeting May 17 – 19, 2017

Québec City, Canada

Registration Form – Registration & Cancellation Deadline is May 5, 2017

Cancellations must be received in writing on or before the cancellation deadline to receive a full refund.