2018 Schedule of Events
Saturday, April 7 |
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| 2:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m. | NAWLA Board of Directors Meeting |
| 6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. | Opening Ice Breaker |
| All Registrants Welcome | |
Sunday, April 8 |
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| 7:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m. | Registration Open |
| 8:30 a.m. - 9:00 a.m. | Breakfast |
| NAWLA and WWPA Committee Members Only | |
| 9:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m. | WWPA Quality Standards/Technical Committee Meeting |
| 9:00 a.m. - 10:00 a.m. | NAWLA Committee Meetings |
| 10:00 a.m. - 10:45 a.m. | NAWLA Joint Wrap-up Session |
| 11:45 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. | Scenic Bike Tour |
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Enjoy beautiful views of downtown Austin and LadyBird Lake with other attendees and their spouses during a two hour biking tour. This tour is great for visitors new to Austin accommodates all skill levels. Transportation to and from the tour and a boxed lunch are provided. Sponsored by Weston Wood Solutions |
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| 12:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m. | Wine, Dine + Nine |
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Back by popular demand is the Wine, Dine + Nine Couples Networking Event. Meet and network with like-minded couples during a nine-hole round of golf. There will also be a lunch networking event prior to teeing off. |
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| 4:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m. | Beers with Peers |
| Join attendees for an afternoon drink to network and watch the Masters. | |
| 6:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m. | Registration Open |
| 6:00 p.m. - 6:30 p.m. | Special Reception |
| First-time attendees, GenNext attendees, and Sponsors Invitation only |
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| 6:30 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. | NAWLA & WWPA Welcome Reception |
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All registrants welcome Sponsored by Boise Cascade |
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Monday, April 9 |
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| 7:00 a.m. - 2:30 p.m. | Registration Open |
| 7:00 a.m. - 8:00 a.m. |
Spouse & Companion Workout Class |
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Join other spouses for a morning workout class. All equipment and yoga mats will be provided and the class welcomes all skill levels! Led by Megan Penney, BodyNetix owner and wife of Chris Penney, NAWLA member and General Manager, TradeTech Computer Systems Ltd. Sponsored by TradeTec Computer Systems Ltd. |
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| 7:45 a.m. - 8:00 a.m. |
WWPA Member Meeting |
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8:00 a.m. - 9:00 a.m. |
Breakfast & Table-tops Breakfast sponsored by Aon Risk Solutions |
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9:00 a.m. - 9:45 a.m. |
Engaging Talent in Dynamic Times |
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The employment climate today continues to challenge our industry’s ability to attract and retain talent. Issues such as qualified candidates, new hire turnover, and skills based training are just some of the issues that get in the way of successfully building a team of associates that will contribute over the course of their careers. Adrian Blocker will share Weyerhaeuser’s strategic focus on People Development. Adrian Blocker, Senior Vice President, Wood Products, Weyerhaeuser |
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| 9:15 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. |
Spouse & Companion Event |
| This year's event is an outing to the flagship Kendra Scott jewelry store for a private shopping session where you can design your own custom jewelry piece. | |
| 9:45 a.m. - 10:15 a.m. | Beverages & Table-tops
Click here to see a list of table top companies. Beverages sponsored by Aon Risk Solutions |
| 10:15 a.m. - 11:00 a.m. | Optimizing Customer Service Through Technology for Both Internal and External Customers |
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Heraclitus, a philosopher who lived 2,600 years ago, wrote, "Nothing endures but change." We underestimate its pace at our own peril. Eric Grandeen, President & CEO, Idaho Pacific |
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| 11:00 a.m. - 11:30 a.m. |
Beverages & Table-tops Beverages sponsored by Aon Risk Solutions |
| 11:30 a.m. - 12:15 p.m. | What Makes a Builder Tick? |
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Get inside the mind of a big builder in this session. Brad will discuss the general purchasing structure of a big builder and how they make decisions on products and trades. He’ll also share insights on what’s important to big builders and how they connect with the industry. Brad Conlon, Vice President, National Accounts, DR Horton |
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| 12:15 p.m. - 1:45 p.m. | Industry Luncheon & Awards |
| Join us as we update attendees on the business of our organizations and recognize several attendees with industry awards, including the WWPA Master Lumberman and Safety Awards. | |
| 1:45 p.m. - 2:30 p.m. | From Crisis to Opportunity to Service |
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Brian will discuss how his company braced themselves for Hurricane Harvey and the challenges that faced them in the aftermath. Hear how he led his company’s leadership to serve his team and customers in need. They saw the disaster as a time to build back Texas with a mission and purpose. Brian McCoy, President and CEO, McCoy's Building Supply |
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| 2:30 p.m. - 5:00 p.m. | Open Networking Break |
| 6:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m. | Chairman's Reception |
| 7:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m. | Chairman's Dinner and Dance |
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All registrants are welcome to join us for an evening with dinner and live music and a special recognition for NAWLA's 2017 and 2018 Chairmen. Sponsored by Pennsylvania Lumbermens Mutual Insurance Companies |
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Tuesday, April 10 |
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| 7:00 a.m. - 8:00 a.m. | Spouse & Companion Workout Class |
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Join other spouses for a morning workout class. All equipment and yoga mats will be provided and the class welcomes all skill levels! Led by Megan Penney, BodyNetix owner and wife of Chris Penney, NAWLA member and General Manager, TradeTech Computer Systems Ltd. Sponsored by TradeTec Computer Systems |
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| 7:15 a.m. - 8:45 a.m. | 10 Group Meetings |
| 7:30 a.m. - 8:45 a.m. | WWPA Board of Directors Meeting |
| 8:00 a.m. - 11:30 a.m. | Registration Open |
| 8:00 a.m. - 9:00 a.m. |
Breakfast & Table-tops Breakfast sponsored by Taylor Machine Works, Inc. |
| 9:00 a.m. - 9:45 a.m. | Keynote Session: Leading No-Fail Teams |
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Rear Admiral Scott Moore shares stories of teamwork and focuses on how to transform individuals into a cohesive team, how to select talent that complements each other’s strengths and compensates for their weaknesses, and the qualities to look for in team members and leaders. Scott Moore, Navy SEAL Rear Admiral (ret.) & expert on building and leading 'No-Fail' teams |
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| 9:45 a.m. - 10:15 a.m. |
Beverages & Table-tops Beverages sponsored by Taylor Machine Works, Inc. |
| 10:15 a.m. - 11:00 a.m. | Maintaining the Modern Sawmill |
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Laurie will reflect on how the modern sawmill has evolved into the array of technologies that it is today; how those technologies are being maintained; and what that means for the future as mills become more integrated into the IoT. Laurie McCabe, Marketing and Sales Supervisor, TradeTec |
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| 11:00 a.m. - 11:30 a.m. |
Beverages & Table-tops Beverages sponsored by Taylor Machine Works, Inc. |
| 11:30 a.m. - 12:15 p.m. | Legends of Lumber Panel |
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Hear from “legends” in the lumber industry share their history, knowledge, insights, and experience. This moderated session allows the audience to learn from the perspectives of those who have been the industry for decades and ask questions along the way. Moderator: Grant Phillips, Collins |