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Annual Meeting 2005

April 17-19, 2005
Rancho Las Palmas Marriott Resort & Spa
Rancho Mirage (Palm Springs), California 

Schedule of Events

Saturday, April 16, 2005
1:00 pm-5:00 pm Board of Directors & Division Managers Meeting
5:00 pm-6:00 pm Past President’s Meeting
   

Sunday, April 16, 2005
8:00 am-1:00 pm John Jarvis Memorial Golf Tournament
(click the link above for more information on the Golf Tournament)
12:00 noon Registration Opens
2:00 pm-2:45 pm Technology Division Meeting, Amy Clement, Crompton Corporation
2:00 pm-2:45 pm Regulatory Affairs Division Meeting, Mike Kocak, C.U.E. Inc.
2:45 pm-3:30 pm Supplier Committee Meeting
3:00 pm-3:45 pm Membership Division Meeting, Douglas Van Brunt
3:45 pm-4:30 pm Marketing Division Meeting, Dave Tweet, Northstar Polymers
6:30 pm-7:00 pm New Member, First Time Attendees & Guest Reception
(click the link above for more information on this reception)
7:00 pm-8:00 pm Reception
8:00 pm-10:00 pm Tropical Island Dinner
   

Monday, April 18, 2005
7:00 am Registration Opens
8:00 am-8:30 am Breakfast
8:30 am-10:00 am Marketing Division Meeting Keynote Speaker
Rick Segal, HSR Business to Business, Inc.
10:00 am-10:15 am Break
10:15 am-11:30 am Continuation of Keynote Speaker
11:45 am-1:30 pm Networking Lunch
1:45 pm-5:00 pm Supplier Showcase (pdf)
(If you have not yet reserved your exhibit space, click the above link to download reservation information)
  Monday night is open for attendees
(click the above link for information on the Rancho Mirage area and suggested dining and activities)
   

Tuesday, April 19, 2005
7:00 am Registration Opens
8:00 am-8:30 am Breakfast
8:30 am-9:30 am Regulatory Affairs Division Panel on ISO9000
  • Mike Kocak, C.U.E. Inc, Moderator
  • Donald Barge, Griffith Polymers
  • Sheila Cohen, Invista
  • Michael Katz, Molded Dimensions, Inc.
  • Jim Doyle, Azon USA, Inc.
9:30 am-9:45 am Break
9:45 am-11:15 am

Technology Division Meeting
Dr. Scott Archibald, Crompton Corporation

11:30 am-1:00 pm Lunch with Annual Membership Meeting
1:15 pm-4:30 pm

Technical Paper Session
6:00 pm-7:00 pm Reception
7:00 pm-9:00 pm Awards Banquet
   

Wednesday, April 20, 2005
8:00 am-9:30 am Breakfast and Board of Directors & Division Managers Meeting
9:30 am-11:00 pm Board of Directors Meeting

Hotel Information

Rancho Las Palmas Marriott Resort & Spa is filled with the warmth of Early California architecture and 240 acres of meandering pathways perfumed by colorful gardens--plus dancing palms and breathtaking mountain views everywhere you look.

The Resort features 450 casitas and suites with high-speed Internet access and private balconies or patios, Pablo's  Restaurant & Tapas Bar, Tortuga Bar & Grille, Casa Lounge at Spa Las  Palmas, a 18-course Ted Robinson-designed tournament golf course, a 9-hole  Ted Robinson-designed member golf course, 3 swimming pools, the Tortuga  Island amusement complex, 25 tennis courts, and an acclaimed 20,000 sf  European spa, Spa Las Palmas.

Rancho Las Palmas Marriott Resort  & Spa is located in the heart of The River, an eclectic collection of bustling restaurants, shops and movie theaters. More than 25 restaurants and a myriad of fine establishments are just steps  away.

Please download and print out the reservation form . Fax your completed reservation form directly to Rancho Las Palmas Marriott Resort & Spa to make your personal reservations.

Registration Materials

To register for the Annual Meeting you may download the registration forms only, or the entire meeting brochure for detailed information about speakers and events.

Download the registration forms only

Download the complete meeting brochure only

Make sure to download and print out the hotel reservation form . Fax your completed reservation form directly to Rancho Las Palmas Marriott Resort & Spa to make your personal reservations.

Travel Information

Airline Information
The Palm Springs International Airport is located just three minutes from downtown Palm Springs. Click the following link to download a document containing the names and contact information for all the airlines that can bring you to the Annual Meeting. Please contact the Palm Springs International Airport with any specific questions.

Palm Springs InternationalAirport (PSP)
 3400 East Tahquitz  Canyon Way
Palm Springs, California 92262
Telephone -  760.318.3800
Fax - 760.318.3815
TDD -  760.864.9527

Auto Rental Information

Taxi & Shuttle InformationApproximate cost one-way = $25-30

  • Ace Taxi: 760-321-6008
  • Classicab: 888-644-8294 or  760-322-3111
  • Dessert Valley Shuttle: 800-413-3999 or  760-251-4020
  • Executive Taxi: 760-864-1500

Area Attractions/Guest Activities

It seems the sun is always shining on the Rancho Las Palmas Resort & Spa with an average of 350 days a year of clear, sunny skies. Year-round desert dwellers will attest that low desert humidity makes even high temperatures comfortable. During April, temperatures range from 58F (14C) to 89F (31C) degrees.

This year we are not planning any scheduled events for spouse/companion guests to partake in, however, we will be arranging a  meeting spot each morning, and will have information on the multitude of activities available in Rancho Mirage. Palm Springs is a mecca for golfers, tennis buffs and sunbathers, and thanks to the diversity of the eight cities that make up Palm Springs, there are plenty of other activities to choose from ranging from vigorous to tranquil activity. You can make arrangements in advance, or wait until each morning to see how many people gather to  participate.

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