National Demolition Association’s
37th Annual Convention
The 37th Annual Convention of the National Demolition Association will be held from March 21st through 23rd, 2010 in the heart of the Las Vegas Strip at The Mirage, our home away from home in the Nevada desert. As the largest exhibition of demolition products and services in the world, the NDA’s annual convention draws everyone involved in the demolition process from around the globe. Register a Delegate or an Exhibitor
Our 2010 Convention is in the Mirage Convention Center with its elegant crystal chandeliers and ballroom atmosphere, totaling 100,000 square feet. This state-of-the-art facility can accommodate any size equipment. Las Vegas in March promises to be a welcome break from the winter doldrums and you can take advantage of the great “early bird special” on room rates being offered by The Mirage. Enter a Hotel Reservation - www.mirage.com
The 2010 NDA Convention has been designed to bring together the entire demolition industry. Don’t miss this great opportunity to exhibit your products and services to everyone involved in the demolition process while enjoying a fabulous time in the desert. Sign up for Exhibit Space NOW!
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Friday, March 19th
Heavy Equipment Set-up.....12:00 noon - 8:00 pm
Saturday, March 20th
Set-up.....8:00 am – 8:00 pm
Golf Tournament.....8:00 am Shotgun Start
Exhibitor Registration.....12:00 noon – 4:00 pm
Sunday, March 21st
Set-up.....8:00 am – 12:00 noon
Exhibitor/Delegate Registration.....9:00 am – 4:00 pm
Board of Directors Meeting.....8:00 am – 4:00 pm
EXHIBIT HALL OPEN.....12:00 noon – 4:00 pm
Opening Night Cocktail Reception....7:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Monday, March 22nd
Buffet Breakfast.....8:00 am – 9:00 am
Exhibitor/Delegate Registration.....9:00 am – 4:00 pm
Speakers.....9:00 am – 12:00 noon
EXHIBIT HALL OPEN.....11:30 am – 4:00 pm
Lunch.....12:00 noon – 1:30 pm
Theme Party.....7:00 pm – 9:30 pm
Tuesday, March 23rd
Buffet Breakfast.....8:00 am – 9:00 am
Exhibitor/Delegate Registration.....9:00 am – 4:00 pm
Breakout Sessions.....9:00 am – 12:00 noon
EXHIBIT HALL OPEN.....11:30 am – 4:00 pm
Lunch.....12:00 noon – 1:30 pm
Annual Meeting.....2:00 pm – 3:00 pm
Tear Down*.....4:00 pm – 8:00 pm
Cocktail Reception & Annual Banquet..7:00 pm – 10:00 pm
Wednesday, March 24th
Tear Down.....8:00 am – 12:00 noon
*Booths may not be torn down until the Exhibit Hall closes at 4:00 pm on March 23rd.
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CONVENTION REGISTRATION INFORMATION
EXHIBITING INFORMATION
All companies are welcome to exhibit at the National Demolition Association’s 37th Annual Convention. Members receive a substantial discount.
Dues for an Associate Member are $750/year. To join the Association, contact the NDA office at 16 N. Franklin St., Ste 203, Doylestown, PA 18901, phone toll free at 800-541-2412 or join online at www.demolitionassociation.com.
REGISTERATION INFORMATION
Full registration includes admittance to all convention events. * Note: One exhibitor registration fee is included in the cost of renting booth space. The deadline for pre-registration is March 4, 2010.
Attendance fees are listed below. Members of the Association receive a discount. Everyone must be registered to enter the Exhibit Hall.
Please Note: A $25.00 non-refundable processing fee is included in each registration price. This charge applies to all registrants except children under 3 years of age
Members
1st Exhibitor, (included in exhibit space cost - value $625).....$ 25.00
2nd Exhibitor.....$ 600.00
3rd and each additional Exhibitor.....$ 550.00
Spouse.....$ 25.00
Child, 4-17.....$ 250.00
Child, 0-3.....$ 0.00
Exhibit Hall Worker .....$ 25.00
This category of attendee is working in the exhibit hall only. They are not attending other convention events or meals.
Non-Members
1st Exhibitor, (fee included in exhibit space cost - value $725) .....$25.00
2nd and each additional exhibitor.....$ 750.00
Spouse.....$ 100.00
Child, 4-17.....$ 250.00
Child, 0-3.....$ 0.00
Mail your completed form to National Demolition Association, 16 N. Franklin St., Suite 203, Doylestown, PA 18901, fax it to 215-348-8422 or register online
PAYMENT INFORMATION
The NDA accepts Checks, American Express, Visa or MasterCard. Payment must be in US Dollars, drawn on a US bank.
HOW DO I KNOW THAT MY REGISTRATION WAS RECEIVED?
When your registration is received and processed, the NDA office will mail you a letter of confirmation. If you do not receive your confirmation letter within 3 weeks of mailing, faxing or registering online, please contact the NDA office at 800-541-2412
REGISTRATION CHANGES OR CANCELLATIONS
All changes to a registration or cancellations must be made in writing to the National Demolition Association. You may mail, fax or e-mail them to the office. The deadline for pre-registration changes is March 4, 2010. If you must cancel your reservation, please let us know before March 4, 2010. There is a $25 non-refundable processing fee. Cancellations after March 4, 2010 will be assessed a 20% service charge. If no notification is given to the NDA prior to the Convention, there will be no refunds.
HOW TO RENT EXHIBIT SPACE
Select your preferred booth(s) or Equipment Area space by consulting the floor plan of The Mirage Event Center.
Indicate your choices on the Exhibit Space Application, calculate the cost and fax or mail the completed form with your 50% deposit (before December 31, 2009) or full payment (after December 31, 2009). The Association accepts Check, Visa, MasterCard or American Express.
No machinery may be operated during the convention.
Ceiling height is 30ft.
The freight dock door is 25’ W by 16’ H.
All equipment is subject to size and entrance limitations.
Space will not be guaranteed until deposit/payment has been received.
Exhibiting at the National Demolition Association’s 37th Annual Convention Includes:
Registration for one exhibitor and spouse (except for a $25.00/person non-refundable processing fee) that covers all functions at the National Demolition Association’s spectacular show.
Exhibit space in The Mirage’s state-of-the-art Exhibition Center.
Two copies of the Convention Attendee list. (This is also available electronically after the convention upon request.)
An exciting, fun filled time with a cocktail reception, theme party, Annual Banquet, breakfasts & lunches, interesting speakers and the chance to network with Demolition Contractors from around the globe.
HOTEL RESERVATION INFORMATION
The Association has reserved a block of rooms with The Mirage. As an extra incentive, The Mirage is offering an “early bird special”. If you make your room reservations before January 31, 2010, the room rate is only $135.00 per night. Don’t miss this wonderful opportunity to stay at a fabulous hotel for a truly great price!!!
In order to offer you the best possible customer service, The Mirage will maintain a National Demolition Association online registration site. This allows you to reserve your hotel room(s) via a direct link found on our website.
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Call The Mirage at 800 -627-6667, mention that you are with the NDA, and they will make your reservations for you.
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Call Association Headquarters at 800-541-2412 and we will assist you.
Online reservations can be made at the group rate until February 16, 2010 After that date, phone reservations can still be made, but are subject to availability.
Online reservations can be made at the group rate until March 5, 2010. After that date, phone reservations can still be made, but are subject to availability.
Room rates apply from Thursday, March 18, 2010 through Friday, March 26, 2010.
Single/Double (Booked before January 31, 2010): $135.00/night
Single/Double (Booked after January 30, 2010): $219.00/night
One Bedroom Tower Suite: $475.00/night
One Bedroom Hospitality Suite: $600.00/night
Two Bedroom Tower Suite: $550.00/night
*All rates are subject to applicable taxes which are currently 9% tax.
There is a $30/person charge for the 3rd and 4th person in a room.
All guaranteed room reservations must be canceled 48 hours prior to arrival date in order to receive a full refund. Cancellations after that time will be charged for one night’s stay and all subsequent nights and accommodations will be released.
Each individual is responsible for his room and other incidental expenses to be paid in full upon departure from The Mirage. If you have any special needs or request, please let the hotel know. They will do their best to accommodate you. Hotel room reservation changes are subject to availability. For your protection, room reservations are not transferable.
GOLF TOURNAMENT INFORMATION
The 23rd Annual National Demolition Association Golf Tournament will be held on Saturday, March 20, 2010. It is being played at Silverstone Golf Club. There is an 8:00am shotgun start. Buses will depart from the North Entrance of The Mirage at 6:30am. Pairings will be posted near the NDA’s Registration Desk in The Mirage Event Center Rotunda on Friday afternoon, March 19, 2009.
If you need to rent clubs, please let us know if you need right or left handed Fill in your handicap and the appropriate shirt size.
DANIEL CHRISTMAN TO KEYNOTE NDA'S 37TH ANNUAL CONVENTION
Retired three-star Army Lt. General Daniel L. Christman, who served with the 101st Airborne in Southeast Asia, as an Assistant to the Chairman of the Joint Chief of Staff, as part of the Secretary of State’s Middle East Peace team and Superintendent of the U.S. Military Academy is the keynote speaker at next year’s National Demolition Association Convention Annual Convention at The Mirage in Las Vegas for March 20 to 23, 2010.
General Christman will discuss Leadership in Times of Crisis. His presentation will touch on the skills necessary to lead an organization in difficult situations whether they are economic slowdowns, stress with a company or corporate management problems. The General’s address is designed to present practical solutions to the complex management, financial and personnel concerns that every organization faces during times of stress be it economic or personal. The Convention Committee hopes that General Christman’s speech will provide the audience of demolition professionals with ideas about how to manage their companies better as the economy recovers.
Read Lt. General Daniel L. Christman's Biography View Daniel Christman's Speech Topics