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Gases and Welding Distributors Association
64th Annual Convention

Atlantis
Paradise Island, Bahamas
September 21 – 25, 2008


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Tentative Schedule of Events

Saturday, September 20
Evening Board of Directors and Planning Committee Dinner Cruise
 
Sunday, September 21

7:30 am – 1:30 pm - Board of Directors Meeting/Lunch

1:30 pm – 2:30 pm - Leadership Development Committee Meeting

2:30 pm – 4:00 pm - Insurance Trustees Meeting

4:00 pm – 5:00 pm First Timers Reception

5:00 pm – 7:00 pm - President’s Reception

7:00 pm - Private Past President and Officers Appreciation Dinner

7:00 pm – 10:00 pm - Insurance Trustees Dinner

7:00 pm - Supplier Hospitalities

 
Monday, September 22

8:00 am – 12:00 pm - Opening General Session

  • Since We Last Met Video
  • Opening Ceremony
  • National Anthems – Bahamas and U.S.
  • Gives Back Presentation
  • Recognition of Dave Irving and 50 Year Anniversary of Life Insurance Program
  • President’s Address – “State of the Association”
  • GAWDA U Online
  • Young Executives
  • Audit Task Force
  • Finances
  • Leadership Development
  • Strategic Goals
  • Speaker: Pat Williams
    Senior Vice President of the NBA's Orlando Magic

12:00 pm – 1:30 pm - Lunch

12:00 pm – 1:30 pm - Past President’s Lunch - Update from Gary, Britt and Jenny

1:30 pm – 2:30 pm - Consultant Updates/Question on State of the Association

2:30 pm – 4:00 pm - Supplier/Distributor Round Table Discussions - Led by Zone VPs and Directors
Tables divided by topic from Phoenix and surveys at SMCs

7:00 pm - Supplier Hospitalities

 
Tuesday, September 23

7:30 am – 11:00 am - Contact Booth Program

10:00 am – 12:00 pm - Spouse Program

1:00 pm – 6:30 pm - Golf and Awards Ceremony

7:00 pm - Supplier Hospitalities

 
Wednesday, September 24

8:00 am – 11:00 am - Closing General Session

  • Leadership Development Report
  • Recognition of Board/Committees
  • Speaker: John Stropki
    Lincoln Electric
  • Speaker: Fred Thompson
    Presidential Candidate, actor, lawyer
  • Induction Ceremony: Britt Lovin

6:00 pm – 10:00 pm -President’s Gala

 

Thursday, September 25

10:00 am – 1:00 pm - Young Executive’s Volley Ball Beach Party

 

 

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