NAHAD has released the preliminary schedule for the 2014 convention. The location is the JW Marriott Desert Ridge in Phoenix, AZ. More information will be available in mid-November and the sleeping room block will be open by November 1.
Friday, April 25, 2014
Early Arrivals
8:00 am – 1:00 pm Hose Safety Institute Committee Meeting
1:00 pm – 5:00 pm Board of Directors Luncheon and Meeting
Saturday, April 26, 2014
Morning Recreation, Tour and Tennis Round Robin
7:00 am – 10:30 am Board of Directors’ Breakfast and Meeting
11:00 am – 1:30 pm Membership Committee Luncheon and Meeting
12:00 pm – 1:45 pm Lunch and Learn for NAHAD Young Executives*
2:00 pm – 5:00 pm General Session
5:15 pm First Time Attendees, Board of Directors and Past Presidents depart for Musical Instrument Museum (MIM)*
5:45 pm – 8:30 pm Shuttle Buses Depart for MIM
6:00 pm – 9:30 pm Opening Reception at MIM
Sunday, April 27, 2014
7:00 am – 8:45 am Breakfast followed by Speed-Networking*
9:00 am – 11:30 am UID-in- a Day Morning Sessions
9:30 am – 11:30 am Spouse Brunch and Program
12:00 pm – 2:00 pm Luncheon and Keynote Speaker
2:30 pm – 5:00 pm UID-in-a-Day Afternoon Sessions
6:30 pm – 11:00 pm Manufacturer and Associate Hospitality Suite Evening
Monday, April 28, 2014
7:30 am – 8:30 am Member Breakfast
8:30 am – 11:45 am General Session
1:00 pm – 6:00 pm Annual Golf Tournament*
Afternoon Tours and Recreation*
Exhibitors may set up for Showcase*
Evening Open to Entertain and Relax
Tuesday, April 29, 2014
7:30 am – 9:00 am Delegate Breakfast
9:00 am – 2:30 pm Showcase of Hose Solutions
3:00 pm – 6:00 pm Additional Time for One-to-One meetings for Trading Partners
6:30 pm – 10:30 pm Closing Cocktail Reception, Dinner and Entertainment
Wednesday, April 30, 2014
Departures
*Requires Pre-registration