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AAMA National Summer Conference
June 5, 2011 to June 8, 2011Registration is now closed for AAMA’s 2011 Summer Conference. Join us for our 2011 Fall Conference this September. The event is being held at the Hyatt Regency Minneapolis.
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Event Highlights
Registration Information
Conference Information, Schedule and Forms
Hotel Reservations
Transportation/Hotel Parking
Sponsors
Questions?
EVENT HIGHLIGHTS
Sunday, June 5
Join us for our traditional AAMA Golf Tournament which tees off at 12:00 noon at the Theodore Wirth Golf Course – approximately 15 minutes from the Hyatt. After a relaxing afternoon, you are invited to our Welcome Reception at 6:00
Monday, June 6
During the Opening General Session (7:30 a.m.), important conference topics will be introduced as well as new developments within the association and the industry. Attend this session to gather valuable information about meeting sessions to be sure to include in your conference participation plans. Updates will be provided on the following marketing programs: FenestrationMasters™ training program, 2010/2011 industry market study data and the Certification Promotional Campaign.
Keynote Speaker – Today’s Economy 12:45 p.m.
William B. Greiner is president and chief investment officer for Scout Investments and is the lead portfolio manager for the Scout Global Equity Strategy. Mr. Greiner brings over 30 years of investment experience. In 2005, he was named BusinessWeek’s Stock Market Strategist of the Year. He is a regular guest on Bloomberg Television, CNBC and CNBC Worldwide and has been featured in major financial publications such as Barron’s, The Wall Street Journal and Money Magazine discussing his views on the U.S. economy and capital markets.
Tuesday, June 7
US DOE Roadmap Presentation 4:30 p.m.
“Windows for Today and Tomorrow” Presented by Marc LaFrance, DOE Technology Development Manager will highlight the key research and development areas that the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) is working on to achieve high performance energy efficient windows.
Wednesday, June 8
Each AAMA national conference includes a comprehensive schedule of meetings covering a wide range of topics. For members who are unable to attend every meeting session of interest to you, the Closing General Session (2:15 p.m.) is one meeting you can’t afford to miss.
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REGISTRATION INFORMATION
Members: Register online and receive a $50 discount. Online registration is now closed. Please contact Florica Vlad to register.
Non-Members: Paper registration is required. A printable form is available by clicking here. Members: A $50 processing fee applies to paper registrations.
Payment: A credit card or check must be provided at the time your registration is submitted.
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CONFERENCE INFORMATION, SCHEDULE AND FORMS
Attendees will 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 will also be available here when it is completed.
- Agendas
- Announcement and Details
- Attendee Informational Packet
- Attendee/Spouse Registration Form
- Conference Schedule (as of May 17)
- Future AAMA Conferences / Facilities Usage Fee
- Golf/Optional Events Registration Form
- Rebate Form
- Registration List by Company Name (as of May 20)
- Registration List by Last Name (as of May 20)
- Sponsor Form
HOTEL RESERVATIONS
Hyatt Regency Minneapolis (view a map of the hotel)
1300 Nicollet Mall
Minneapolis, MN
The cut-off date for hotel reservations is May 19, 2011. After this date, rooms will be confirmed on a space-available basis and the special reduced group rate of $174 (plus tax) may not be available. This rate includes complimentary wireless internet in the sleeping rooms.
Make your reservations online or by phone at (800) 233-1234.
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SPONSORS
Please consider sponsoring an event at the AAMA National Summer Conference and join the following companies who are generously sponsoring events. Thank you Sponsors, for your continued support. Learn how to become a sponsor.
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Bronze Sponsor – Formosa Plastics
Golf Hole (in support of AAMA's Scholarship Program) – Air-Ins and GED Integrated Solutions
Thank you to the following generous sponsors from AAMA's 74th Annual Conference:
Platinum – Sapa Extrusions
Gold – Edgetech IG
Silver – Dow Corning
Bronze – Caldwell Manufacturing and Ultrafab
Golf Hole (in support of AAMA's Scholarship Program) – Air-Ins, Edgetech IG and GED Integrated Solutions
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TRANSPORTATION AND HOTEL PARKING
The Hyatt is located 20 minutes from the Minneapolis/St. Paul International Airport.
Taxi: Approximately $40/one way
Super Shuttle Service: $16.00 one way, $32.00 round trip (cash or pre-pay credit card)
- From airport to hotel: Runs every 15 minutes between 4:30 a.m. and 11:00 p.m. After 11:00 p.m. and before 4:30 a.m., please call Super Shuttle to arrange pick up. Follow the signs for Hotel Shuttles and Scheduled Vans to the Ground Transportation Atrium. The Super Shuttle guest service desk is located near the center of the shuttle area. Service is available 24 hours.
- From hotel to airport: Reservations must be made at least one and a half to two hours in advance. Reservations can be made by calling Super Shuttle at (800) 258-3826 or sending a fax to (612) 827-6777.
At the bus stop directly across the street from Hyatt, take any north-bound bus on Nicollet Mall for $1.75 (or $2.25 depending on rush hour times). Be sure to ask the driver for a transfer to the Light Rail as you pay your fare. Depart the bus at 5th street and take the Light Rail to the airport. Keep your transfer handy in case you are asked to present it.
Greyhound Bus Station: About 7 blocks, approx $5.00 by Taxi.
Amtrak Station: In St. Paul, about 8 miles, approx $19.00 by Taxi.
Local bus system: Major bus lines going to or connecting to all parts of Minneapolis and St. Paul stop in front of the hotel. Buses can be taken from in front of the hotel, all the way down the Nicollet Mall for a special fare of only $0.50 (called the “downtown zone”).
Hotel Parking
Valet Parking: $28 per day
Self Parking: $17 per day
Avis Car Rental
Make Online Reservations or reservation by phone: (800) 331-1600
Use Avis Worldwide Discount (AWD) number: J624420 when making your reservation
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QUESTIONS?
If you have any questions or need assistance with the online registration process, please email Florica Vlad or call (847) 303-5859 ext. 263.
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