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HYATT REGENCY HILL COUNTRY RESORT AND SPA
LOCATION
The Hyatt Regency Hill Country is built upon 300 acres of a
historic family ranch and offers the convenience of the city
with the peaceful charm of the Texas Hill Country. With
500 upscale guestrooms, including 58 suites, we invite you to
come experience true Texan hospitality at this authentic 4 star,
4 diamond Hill Country resort. This first class resort is the
PERFECT place for families to gather for our Convention &
Trade show while also enjoying a wide range of amenities for
relaxing, playing, and dining.
It is located (16) miles/(21) minutes from San Antonio
International Airport. It is also next door to Sea World and
other Points of interests include the following: San Antonio
River Walk, The Alamo, San Antonio Museum of Art, Six Flags
@ Fiesta Texas, San Antonio Missions National Park, North
Star shopping mall and Shops at La Cantera, National Shooting
Complex and much more.
AMENITIES
« On site, 27 hole, Arthur Hills designed Hill Country
Golf Club
« Full Service Windflower-The Hill Country Spa with 21
treatment rooms for massage, facials, manicure, pedicure and
hairstyling
« Luxury poolside cabanas with 32 inch HDTV, safe,
convenient electric plug, ceiling fan, refrigerator, lounge
chairs, table and four chairs
« Five-acre water playground including a Texas shaped
pool, whirlpool, cascading waterfall, activity pool, 950’
Ramblin’ River, Flow rider wave machine, 22’ water slide
and man-made beach.
« Top of the line health club including treadmills and full
array of cardiovascular machines, free weights, dry sauna,
shower, and lockers
« Jogging/nature/bicycling trails
« Hard service tennis courts, bocce ball, horseshoes, cornhole
toss, sand badminton court and sand volleyball court
« Camp Hyatt and family activities
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RESTAURANTS,BARSANDMORE
Hyatt Regency Hill Country Resort and Spa offers a variety of
tempting food and beverage options to choose from during your
stay. Texas-style bites, local beers and handcrafted cocktails will
be enjoyed in the authentic Texas saloon, Charlie’s Long Bar
featuring a 56 foot copper-topped bar with billiard, darts and
shuffleboard games. Gather around a table at our award-winning
San Antonio restaurant, Antiers Lodge, featuring a diverse
menu of traditional and innovative Texas fare prepared with
seasonal foods and locally harvested ingredients. For a casual,
family atmosphere, dine at our Springhouse Café, serving
regional Hill country cuisine and bountiful buffets. Other
wonderful restaurants include: Papa Ed’s Pool Bar and Grill,
Vince’s Watering Hole, Windflower Wellness Bar and Cactus
Oak Tavern. Plus there is a full-service coffee bar, made to order
breakfast taco’s, sandwiches and more at the General Store.
CONVENTION AGENDA
AGENDA SUBJECT TO CHANGE
Monday, November 7th
Wednesday, November 9th (continued)
Early Arrival Day
8:00am–11:30am
10:00am – 6:00pm
1:00pm–4:30pm
12:00pm–10:00pm
6:30pm–10:00pm
1 2:00pm–1:00pm
1:00pm–4:30pm
1:30pm–4:30pm
2:45pm–3:00pm
1:30pm–3:30pm
6:30pm–10:00pm
Executive Committee Meeting
Registration/Hospitality Desk
Board of Directors Meeting
Supplier Optional exhibit set-up
(Restricted to Suppliers only)
Board of Directors Dinner or
Dinner on your own
Tuesday, November 8th
8:00am–8:00pm
8:00am–4:30pm
8:30am–1:00pm
12:00pm–1:00pm
1:00pm–4:30pm
5:30pm–9:30pm
Registration/Hospitality Desk
Supplier Exhibit Set-Up
(Restricted to Suppliers only)
Mel Eads Memorial Golf
Tournament- Onsite at
Hyatt Hill Country
Canadian Association of Ice Industries lunch meeting
FSMA and PIQCS Session
Exhibit Hall Grand Opening, Signature Cocktail Contest
Election Day Party 2016!
Wednesday, November 9th
7:00am–7:45am
7:30am–4:30pm
8:00am–9:30am
9:30am–10:00am
10:00am–11:00am
11:00am–12:00pm
Roger Breisch Memorial
Fun-Run Walk
Registration/Hospitality Desk
Breakfast in the Exhibit Hall
Welcome and Gold Sponsor Presentations
Keynote Speaker, Dr. Kevin Elko
“I’m Strong if You’re Strong, Leadership
By Developing the Gifts of Your People
and Shaping a Winning Culture”
Annual Business Meeting and
Awards
Lunch on Own
Exhibit Hall Open
Family Business Sessions,
Goering Center
Refreshment Break
Ladies Pool Meet up – Spa Pool
Chairman’s Gala
“Tailgate Party – Texas Style”
Thursday, November 10th
7:00am–7:45am 7:30am–1:30pm
7:45am–9:00am
8:00am–9:30am 8:00am–11:00am
9:00am–10:00am
9:45am – 10:00 am
10:00am–11:00am
11:30am
11:45am –1:30pm
1:45pm –3:45pm
4:00pm
5:30pm–7:30pm
Roger Breisch Memorial
Fun-Run Walk
Registration/Hospitality Desk
Past Chairman Breakfast
Breakfast served in Exhibit Hall Exhibit Hall Open
Focus Session – Public Affairs
Chris Lamond, Thorn Run Partners
Coffee Break
Focus Session – Social Security
Strategies
John Sullivan, JLS Wealth Mangagement
Buses depart for afternoon Ice Plant
Tours
Mireles Party Ice Plant Tour & Lunch
Reddy Ice Plant Tour & Ice Bag
Throwing Contest
Buses return to the hotel
Final Goodbye Cocktail Reception – Passing of the Gavel
Open night to enjoy dinner with
industry friends
Friday, November 11th
8:00am – Noon
Exhibitor Tear-down
Have a safe trip home!
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GENERAL SESSIONS
FSMA and PIQCS
Chris Dunn, Food Safety Advisor
Featured Keynote Speaker
Dr. Kevin Elko
I’m Strong If You’re Strong: Leadership By
Developing the Gifts of Your People and
Shaping a Winning Culture
Dr. Elko received his Bachelors in
Biology Education and Coaching
from California University of
Pennsylvania. He then went on to
West Virginia University where
he received two Masters and a
Doctorate and was later inducted
into West Virginia University Hall
of Fame.
He went on to intern at the United States Olympic
Committee in Colorado Springs. In Sports, he has
consulted with various successful NFL teams including
The Pittsburgh Steelers, The Dallas Cowboys, The
Philadelphia Eagles, The Miami Dolphins and The New
Orleans Saints. In college sports, Dr. Elko has worked
with seven BCS National Championship Football Teams
including The University of Miami, L.S.U., The University
of Alabama and Florida State University.
In the business world, Dr. Elko focuses on helping
organizations in the areas of Leadership, Goal Setting,
and various other motivational topics. His corporate
clients have included ING, Tyson Foods, Abbott Labs,
LPL Financial, The Hartford, Genworth, Jackson
National Life, Pioneer Investments, Morgan Stanley,
Bank of America, Merrill Lynch, and Sun Life just to
mention a few.
Dr. Elko is the author of four books, Nerves of Steel,
The Pep Talk, True Greatness: Mastering the Inner game
of Business Success and Touchdown: Achieving Your
Greatness on the Playing Field of Business and Life.
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TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 8, 2016
1:00PM – 4:30PM
Join us for this opportunity to get updates and a unique view
of what is going on with the Food Safety
Modernization Act of 2011 and how it is
impacting our industry. Knowledge is Power
– be sure to attend this important session!
Public Affairs 2016 and Beyond
Chris Lamond, Thorn Run Partner/IPIA Consultant
THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 10, 2016
9:00AM – 10:00AM
Chris will be joining us in Texas to share
the Public Affairs committee successes and
progress in 2015/2016 and what we can
expect in the future. His updates will include
the FDA, Conference of Food Protection,
Canadian Food Inspection Agency, Cal Poly
study, and other public affairs topics.
Social Security Strategies
John Sullivan, JLS Wealth Mangagement
THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 10, 2016
10:00AM – 11:00AM
Most individuals who contribute to Social
Security while they are working depend on
Social Security to be a foundation for their
retirement income. But not everyone takes
the time to understand how Social Security
or what possibilities there are to optimize
their benefits. They simply file for benefits
at the time of retirement without knowing all the other options.
This seminar will help provide you with 7 keys to enhancing your
Social Security Benefits.
Family Business Sessions
WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 9, 2016
1:30PM – 4:30PM
The Goering Center is an organization that is affiliated with the
University of Cincinnati’s Carl H. Linder College of Business
and focuses on supporting family and private businesses.
Their focus is on these businesses and helping them articulate
a clear family business philosophy as well as develop, update
and communicate business strategic plans. They specialize in
leadership development plans for key positions and possible
successors and create contingency and estate plans that address
the organization’s response in the event of disability, death or
voluntary resignation of owners or key officers.
This session will also cover several important topics for family
businesses including developing business leaders, enhanced
communication among family owners and employees, family
values and their impact.
Reddy Ice Plant Tour & Ice bag
Throwing Contest
THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 10, 2016
1:45PM – 3:45PM
Reddy is again graciously opening their doors to IPIA attendees.
We will be touring their San Antonio facility that produces 140
tons of production. This seasoned facility is unique in that it
incorporates robotics in addition to two (2) manual lines and a
block line.
They are also hosting our 2nd Annual Ice Bag Throwing contest.
This contest was an enormous hit last year and one of the
highlights of the convention! Be sure to come out for some fun
and witness the strength and agility of our Ice Men and Women.
SPECIAL EVENTS
Mireles Party Ice Plant Tour
and Lunch
THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 10, 2016
11:45AM – 1:30PM
Mireles Party Ice is an independent packaged ice company
servicing the San Antonio and surrounding areas. Jesse started
his first business in 1974 with a fruit and vegetable store, which
later developed into a corner store specializing in draft kegs
to go. After crushing bars of ice to sell with kegs for many years,
Jesse (with some help from his son Jesse IV) founded Mireles Ice
in 2001. From a meager 10 ton ice plant to today's two facilities
producing 100 tons, Mireles Ice is expanding to a new state of
the art facility. The new facility will utilize two existing P-34
ice makers, along with a new P-34XL and a Keith Walking
Floor ice bin, and 4 bagging lines. The Mireles family is proud
to host this tour of their new production facility during the
IPIA 99th annual convention.
Welcome Reception –
Election Day Party 2016!
3RD ANNUAL SIGNATURE COCKTAIL
CONTEST
TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 8, 2016
6:30PM – 9:30PM
The Opening Reception in the Exhibit hall will be quite
special this year as we theme our ballroom, red, white and
blue with screens to watch the live Presidential Election
results come in. Join us with our industry suppliers and
colleagues for some patriotic fun along with the 3rd annual
signature cocktail contest. Be sure to vote early.
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SPECIAL EVENTS
Mel Eads Annual Golf Tournament
HYATT REGENCY HILL COUNTRY COURSE
TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 8, 2016
8:30AM – 1:30PM
Hyatt Hill Country will be the host for our annual Golf
Tournament/Outing. It is scheduled pre-convention this year
so be sure to arrive early if you plan on playing.
This course features a 200 acre, 27 championship golf facility and
was designed by nationally acclaimed Arthur Hills. This course
meets all the standards of a truly legendary golf club and will be
a great backdrop for the IPIA golf tournament.
PRICE: $170.00
ladies meet up at the spa pool
WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 9, 2016
2:00PM – 3:30PM
Come join our first Lady, Leah Sedler for a refreshing afternoon
at the Spa Pool. Light snacks, Moscow mules and wine will be
served.
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Chairman's Party
TAILGATE PARTY – TEXAS STYLE
WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 9, 2016
6:30PM – 10:00PM
Join our sports enthusiast Chairman, Tommy Sedler and his wife
Leah for an entertaining night of tailgating – Texas Style by the
wood-burning limestone fireplace pavilion and pool. Wear your
favorite team’s sports jersey or apparel and get ready for some
great music and authentic Texas BBQ and cuisine.
Come ready to kick up your heels with some Texas Two-Step
and enjoy a beautiful evening under the stars!