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EQUIPMENT MANUFACTURERS CONFERENCE
FORT LAUDERDALE
FLORIDA • NOVEMBER 3–5, 2011
The 2011 Equipment Manufacturers Conference is
presented by the American Feed Industry Association and
the Equipment Manufacturers Committee. This educational
event is designed to address the many issues pertinent to
today’s equipment designers, builders and installers who
serve the feed, pet food and ingredient industries. The
program was developed by your industry peers with the goal
of benefiting your organization.
Sheraton Ft. Lauderdale Beach Resort
Program
Details
HoTEl And TrAvEl
Sheraton Ft. Lauderdale Beach Resort
1140 Seabreeze Boulevard
Ft. Lauderdale, Florida 33316
United States
Phone: (954) 524-5551
Reservations: (800) 325-3535
Mention AFIA to receive the discounted rate.
Rate: $189
Reservation cut-off: Oct. 2, 2011
Closest Airport: Ft. Lauderdale International (FLL)
American Airlines is offering a five percent discount on all flights into Ft. Lauderdale for EMC registrants. This discount is valid for travel between
Nov. 2 – 10. Please make your reservations at www.aa.com and enter promotional code 86N1AR. Avis is offering a discount on car rentals for EMC
registrants through Avis Worldwide Discount (AWD) # G028647. Reservations can be made at www.avis.com.
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Registered spouses/guests are invited to all opporTunITIES On Thursday, Nov. 3, the annual EMC four-
meal functions and the speaker presentations. Has your company considered becoming person scramble golf tournament will be
In addition, spouses will receive a special gift a sponsor? The EMC event is offering played at the Diplomat Golf Club. An ideal
upon arrival. sponsorships at the following levels: balance of mature Banyans and Royal Palm
trees with manicured Tif Eagle greens and
rolling Bermuda 419 awaits the seasoned
FrIdAy dInnEr – nov. 4 ¾ Gold ($1,500 or more)
player and welcomes the novice.
We invite you to join the Equipment ¾ Silver ($500-$1,499)
Manufacturers Committee for an off- The nearly 7,000-yard championship golf
¾ Bronze ($100 - $499)
site dinner on Friday, Nov. 4 at a private course is managed by internationally
yacht club in Ft. Lauderdale. Since 1938, renowned Troon Golf®.
Lauderdale Yacht Club has been the best kept This is a great opportunity to have your
secret in Fort Lauderdale. Nestled between a company’s name prominently displayed
The golf fee includes a bus ride from the
quiet residential community and the serene, during the conference in recognition of your
hotel, hot breakfast, box lunch and beverages.
beautiful inner-coastal, you will find a club support. Contact AFIA’s Vice President, Keith
rich in tradition, with exceptional facilities and Epperson at kepperson@afia.org or (703)
service. The dinner fee includes transportation 558-3568 before September 16, 2011.
to and from the hotel, full dinner and two drink
tickets. Fee: $75 per person.
Lauderdale Yacht Club
Diplomat Golf Club
Thursday • november 3:
Agenda
8:00 a.m. – 8:30 a.m. Golfers Breakfast and Announcements
9:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. EMC Golf Tournament (box lunch included)
6:00 p.m. – 7:30 p.m. Registration and Welcome Reception
7:30 p.m. – 11:00 p.m. Hospitality Suite
Friday • november 4:
8:00 a.m. – 8:10 a.m. Welcome ................................................................ Pete Calderón • Scott Equipment Company • EMC Chair
8:10 a.m. – 9:00 a.m. Inside Washington Update and Impact of Farm Bill Joel Newman • AFIA
9:00 a.m. – 10:00 a.m. Impacts of Climate Change..................................... Dr. Arthur Douglas • Creighton University
10:00 a.m. – 10:20 a.m. Break
10:20 a.m. – 11:10 a.m. How will Food Safety affect your business............. Keith Epperson • AFIA
11:10 a.m. – 12:10 p.m. Future Needs of a Global Feed Industry................. Diana Klemme • Grain Service Corporation
12:15 p.m. – 1:30 p.m. Lunch...................................................................... Ft. Lauderdale Historical Society Guest Speaker
1:30 p.m. – 4:30 p.m. Open Time
4:30 p.m. – 5:30 p.m. Hospitality Suite
6:00 p.m. – 8:30 p.m. Group Dinner........................................................... (additional fee, see description)
8:30 p.m. – 11:00 p.m. Hospitality Suite
saTurday • november 5:
8:00 a.m. – 8:15 a.m. Welcome................................................................. Pete Calderón • Scott Equipment Company
8:15 a.m. – 8:30 a.m. Seed and Future Grain Production......................... Russ Sanders • Pioneer, a DuPont Company
8:30 a.m. – 8:45 a.m. Production Demand for Feed................................. Mark McCulley • The Hanor Company, Inc.
8:45 a.m. – 9:00 a.m. Ethanol Industry Update......................................... To be announced
9:00 a.m. – 9:15 a.m. Break
9:15 a.m. –10:30 a.m. Panel Discussion..................................................... Effects of Ethanol Industry on the Feed Industry
10:30 a.m. – 11:30 a.m. Breaking the Law of Limited Performance.............. Randy Schwalke • Feed Marketing, LLC
11:30 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. Wrap-Up and Golf Awards
2010 EMC Conference Highlights
AFIA • EMC 2011 REGISTRATION FORM
SIGN UP TODAY! Full Name:
We offer 4 convenient options:
Badge Name (Nickname): Spouse Name (if attending):
ONLINE
www.afia.org • click
“educational materials” tab Company:
FAX Job Title:
(703) 666-8092
Mailing Address:
MAIL
AFIA • 2101 Wilson Blvd.
Suite 916
Arlington, VA 22201 City: State / Zip / Country (if outside US):
EMAIL Phone Email:
shenry@afia.org
REGISTRATION FEES
Regular Friday Night Registration fee
Early Bird
Early Bird Deadline: Pre-Registration Dinner sub-total
September 30, 2011 C.O.B.
AFIA Member $695 $745 $75
Regular/Pre-Registration: Additional Member $595 $645 $75
October 1 - October 28, 2011
Non-Member $1,390 $1,490 $75
Your fees cover the conference, all Spouse $250 $300 $75
program materials, meals (except for
the Friday night dinner) and receptions.
TOTAL REGISTRATION FEES: $
Right or
GOLF Club
All golfers must be registered in order Golf Left Handed Golf fee sub-total:
Rental?
to participate in the event. Clubs?
Primary Registrant $165 $75 R L
Spouse $165 $75 R L
TOTAL GOLF FEES: $
SCHOLARSHIP FUND
Would you like to make a donation
towards the EMC scholarship fund? $50 $100 $Other:__________
Your donation amount will be charged
with your registration fee. Please check here if you would like a
receipt for your scholarship donation. TOTAL SCHOLARSHIP FUND: $
Payment Method: Check Visa Mastercard American Express
PAYMENT
Card Number: Exp. Date:
Cancellation and Refund Policy
A 90% refund is available if you Cardholder Name:
notify AFIA of cancellation in writing
by Sept. 15, 2011. A 50% refund is
available when received prior to Oct. Billing Address:
14, 2011. No refund is available after If different from above
Oct. 14, 2011.
REGISTRATION FEES: $
AFIA reserves the right to cancel any
conference it deems necessary. AFIA will
not be responsible for airfare, hotel or other GOLF FEES: $
costs incurred by registrants.
SCHOLARSHIP FUND: $
I authorize AFIA to process a one-time charge for this TOTAL AMOUNT DUE: $
