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National Summer Conference

June 6, 2010 to June 9, 2010

AAMA meetings represent one of the best opportunities to be able to interact with a broad base of the fenestration industry including various component suppliers, equipment suppliers, manufacturers, laboratories, industry stakeholders, etc. – Paul Bush, PPG Industries

June 6-9, 2010
OAK BROOK HILLS MARRIOTT (3500 Midwest Rd.)
Oak Brook (Chicago), IL


REGISTRATION INFORMATION
Online registration is closed.

Registrations will be accepted on-site or you can download a paper form.
Members: A $50 processing fee applies to paper registrations.

SUMMER CONFERENCE MATERIALS  

EVENT-RELATED DOWNLOADS

SPECIAL REDUCED SUMMER RATES FOR AAMA MEMBERS AND SPOUSES

  • Members: Register via regular paper registration at $775
  • Spouses: Register via regular paper registration at $350 
If you choose paper registration you can still save $50…HOW? 
DISCOUNTED REGISTRATION FEES FOR MULTIPLE ATTENDEES
Are more than two employees planning to attend from your company? If so, your company can save on its AAMA registration fees. For every two full-priced (early bird or regular rate) paid attendee registration, a $100 rebate will be issued on the 3rd full price paid registration for attendees from the same company.

Rules & Eligibility
  • Program applies only to AAMA member attendee registrations, not spouses/guests or non-members.
  • Cancellations are not included in arriving at the number of qualified registrants
  • Rebate will be issued to the applicable company representative(s) after the conference.
To download the rebate form, click here.

HOTEL RESERVATIONS
Rooms will now be confirmed on a space-available basis and the group rate of $139 (plus tax) may not be available. Note: The $139 rate includes complimentary wireless internet in the sleeping rooms.  AIRPORT / TRANSPORTATION / HOTEL PARKING
The Marriott is located approximately 16 miles from both O’Hare International Airport (ORD) and Midway Airport (MDW).

Transportation from both O’Hare and Midway Airports to Hotel
Windy City Limo Service provides transportation to/from both O’Hare and Midway Airports for a reasonable fee of $25/person/one way (exlcuding gratuity). Reservations must be made in advance by calling (866) 949-4639.

Avis Car Rental

  • Phone Reservations: (800) 331-1600
  • Online Reservations 
  • Avis Worldwide Discount (AWD) number: J624420 
Taxis Approx. $30-35/one way (excluding gratuity)

Hotel Parking 
  • Self parking: Complimentary

CONFERENCE MATERIAL FORMAT AT AAMA EVENTS (NEW)
Attendees will now receive a flash drive and a small conference packet at no additional cost upon checking in onsite. The flash drive will contain individual agenda files, procedures, member lists and previous conference minutes. The files will also be emailed to attendees prior to the event. The entire agenda book file will also be accessible via the Summer conference page on the AAMA Web site. Agenda files both on the AAMA Web site, as well as the flash drives will be sorted by council and then alphabetically to most easily locate particular agendas.

This will allow attendees the opportunity to review meeting agendas and other meeting materials in advance, rather than waiting until arrival at the conference. Reducing the amount of printed materials used at AAMA events is a part of efforts to become more environmentally friendly in our practices as an association. In providing a flash drive and small conference packet in lieu of a full printed agenda book, the amount of paper used will be decreased, and the electronic files on the flash drive can also be kept for future use.

QUESTIONS / CONTACT INFORMATION
If you have any questions or trouble with the online registration process, please email Kaydeen Laird or call (847) 303-5859 ext. 223.

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  • In the last five years, we started to get involved in AAMA attending both National [conferences] and Regional meetings. AMSCO Windows has found that being involved has been very beneficial in both marketing and product development. The information provided by AAMA has helped our business. I feel we are a stronger company because of the AAMA relationship.


    Joe Jonely
    AMSCO Windows
    Vice President of Engineering
  • Several of the sessions I attended [during the conference] were excellent with information that allows our company to focus on the upcoming issues that we will face. By attending it allows us to not be blindsided by market changes we did not know about.

    Emory Budzinski
    Weather Shield Mfg.
  • My company has been an AAMA member continuously for nearly 40 years. Perhaps the greatest value of AAMA membership lies in the opportunity to network one-on-one [during AAMA conferences]. In general, AAMA is very responsive to the needs of the industry, addressing important issues and pursuing solutions to problems. Everyone has an equal voice, a time to be heard and their viewpoint seriously considered.

    Is it justified? Absolutely! I can honestly say there has never been a time when I have questioned the value of our investment of time and dollars in AAMA.


    Henry Taylor
    Architectural Testing, Inc.
    President
  • [AAMA conferences are] very useful for everything concerning green and energy performance for the window industry.

    Jean Marois
    Royal Window & Door Profiles
    Senior Product Development Manager
  • As always, the AAMA meetings are a great place to network.

    Jerry Schwabauer
    Azon USA
    VP of Sales and Marketing
  • I am new to this industry, and I’ve belonged to a number of other industry associations over the years and this one was one of the most organized and content rich conferences I have ever attended. I found the sessions were professionally run and the attendees to be passionate with their participation and ideas.

    Jim Eisenbeis
    Graham Architectural Products
    Director of Marketing
  • VEKA has been a member of AAMA since 1984. The depth of technical knowledge and positive involvement in related issues is a key reason that we consider our AAMA affiliation to be beneficial. In particular, the vinyl profile certification program is extremely important.

    Being my company’s representative at AAMA [conferences] for the last 11 years has also been a tremendous benefit to me personally. I am able to discuss technical issues with my peers and have easy access to the vendors, their knowledge and product lines.


    Kevin Seiling
    VEKA Inc.
    Vice President of Engineering & New Business Development
  • Our company has been a member for almost 30 years. We have dedicated our resources to AAMA because we believe by being involved in standards writing, lobbying, and ensuring our window product is installed properly, we can grow and protect our industry.

    Our company has benefited not only by participating in the writing and revising of standards that govern our industry, but also by expanding and strengthening contacts with industry vendors and manufacturers at AAMA conferences.


    Mike Kinard
    Kinro, Inc.
    Vice President of Engineering and Marketing
  • AAMA conferences represent one of the best opportunities to be able to interact with a broad base of the fenestration industry, including various component suppliers, equipment suppliers, manufacturers, laboratories, industry stakeholders, etc.

    Paul Bush
    PPG Industries
    Manager Flat Glass Technical Services
  • I was impressed with the quality of the Southeast Region Meeting presentations and how relevant they were on issues affecting our industry. From the new hurricane regulations to the lead remediation laws, the information presented was invaluable.

    The trip to the IBHS [Institute for Business and Home Safety] facility was fascinating- the facility can simultaneously test two full-size houses, taking them to the point of destruction by simulating 140 MPH winds, rain, and even the effects of brush fires. Overall, it was a great meeting with lots of valuable, useful information.


    Wayne Gorell
    Gorell Windows & Doors
    CEO


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