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60th Annual Convention
and Suppliers’ Showcase
July 27-30, 2016
Hyatt Regency Lost Pines Resort
Bastrop, Texas
presented by:
Southwest Meat Association 60th Annual Convention
A Letter From Your Convention Chairman…
First of all, I want to congratulate you for being part of a 60-year
old association! It truly is the members who make us great.
Through the years, SMA has evolved into a leader among meat
associations. SMA continues to serve its members through educational programs, government representation, technical/regulatory
assistance and helping to educate our youth through scholarships.
“Sizzlin’ at Sixty!” will be the 60th Annual Convention and Suppliers’ Showcase. The gorgeous Hyatt Regency Lost Pines Resort
and Spa near Austin, Texas will be the site for this year’s events.
I would personally like to take this opportunity to invite all of our
members to make plans to attend. There will be expert speakers
on topics for everyone, from HR issues, FSIS updates, commodity
outlooks and retail market trends. We have several opportunities
for social gatherings, too...not to mention the fabulous spa, pool
and golf course.
Everyone benefits when we have a lot of participation. Personally,
my family has grown up in the SMA, and we always look forward
to seeing everyone at this annual event. It is a great time to catch
up and share our experiences among colleagues.
We are planning a special Saturday night event honoring those
Chairmen of the Board that have given so much to make this association great!
This is a ‘family’ reunion you won’t want to miss!
Preliminary Agenda
Wednesday, July 27
8:00 a.m. - 10:00 a.m.
• Executive Committee Meeting
1:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.
• Board of Directors Meeting
1:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.
• Registration Open
6:00 p.m. - 7:30 p.m.
• Welcome Reception featuring
“The Best of the Wurst”
Thursday, July 28
7:00 a.m.
• Golfers assemble for breakfast
at Wolfdancer Golf Club
7:30 a.m. - 1:30 p.m.
• Bob Ondrusek Memorial Golf
Tournament sponsored by
StartKleen
8:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
• Registration Open
Glen Kusak
Convention Chair
Don’t miss our
Welcome Reception!
SMA Convention Committee:
Jason Beyer
Denise Hawks
George Heid
Jason Holcombe
Jarrett Hudek
Kathy Kennedy
Gabe Leavitt
Matt Malin
Stacy Mikolajczyk
Tom Molini
Wayne Morgan
Greg Mueller
Pat Nicholson
Jim Ondrusek
Dwayne Padalecki
Mike Reagan
John Southerland
Michell Tittor
Josh Yarborough
Enjoy refreshments,
catch up with old
friends, and meet a
few new ones! Our
Best of the Wurst
competition will
showcase several of
our members’ savory
sausage products.
Friday, July 29
7:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
• Registration Open
8:00 a.m. - 8:30 a.m.
• Annual Business Meeting
8:30 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
General Session
We’ll be Rockin’ Around the
Clock on Friday night!
Join us for “Class of ’57 Dinner at the Drive-In,”
a fun, 50s- themed event
featuring bingo and a
card raffle with great
prizes, as well as live and
silent auctions!
Saturday, July 30
7:30 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
• Registration Open
8:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
General Session
• Meat Case Trends
Dr. Molly McAdams, Om3
• Succeeding from the Ground Up
Leonard Firestone, Firestone and
Robertson Distillery
• Accessing Capital for Growth
William Whipple, Lakeshore
Advisors
• Meat Industry’s Role in Feeding
the Planet
Dr. Elsa Murano, Borlaug Institute
for International Agriculture
• Making Isurance Work for
Your Business
Julie Davis, IBTX Risk Services
• The DJ Show - Season Finale
Dennis Johnson, Esq., Olsson,
Frank & Weeda, P.C.
• FSIS Policy Initiatives
Dr. Dan Engeljohn, USDA/FSIS
• Commodity Markets Update
Daniel Bluntzer, New Frontier
Capital Markets
Fifties attire is not
required, but will
definitely be rewarded!
• Workplace Issues
David Barron, Cozen O’Connor
3:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m.
• Registration Open
12:00 p.m. - 1:30 p.m.
• Family Luncheon featuring
Billy Riggs - Illusionist,
Humorist and Motivational
Speaker
4:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.
• Suppliers’ Showcase
1:30 p.m. - 2:00 p.m.
• SMA Annual Business Meeting
(all members)
7:00 p.m. - 10:00 p.m.
• “Class of ‘57 - Dinner at the
Drive-In,” featuring bingo fun, a
card raffle, live & silent auctions
and more!
7:00 p.m. - 10:00 p.m.
• Kids’ Party
Friday’s Luncheon speaker will be the
renowned Billy Riggs, using world-class
magical illusions and humor to inspire,
enlighten, and motivate!
• University Updates
Oklahoma State University,
Texas A&M University, Texas
Tech University and others
6:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.
• Cocktail Reception
7:00 p.m. - 11:00 p.m.
• Chairman’s Dinner & Dance,
honoring past Chairmen and
scholarship recipients, and
featuring our 21st Annual
Cash Raffle
Conference Information
Southwest Meat Association 60th Annual Convention & Suppliers’ Showcase
July 27-30, 2016
Registration Hours
• Wednesday
• Thursday
• Friday
• Saturday
•
Hyatt Regency Lost Pines Resort & Spa
•
Bastrop, Texas
About the Hyatt Regency Lost Pines Resort . . .
1:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.
8:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
7:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
3:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m.
7:30 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
Hotel Reservations
Reservations should be made directly with the Hyatt
Regency Lost Pines Resort by calling 888-421-1442. Be
sure ask for the Southwest Meat Association room block to
receive the special room rate of $259 per night. For online
reservations, you may use the hotel link on the SMA website
at www.southwestmeat.org. Please make your reservations early, as the room block fills quickly and availability
is limited. The deadline for reservations is July 9, or when
the room block or the hotel is full. Check-in time is 4:00 p.m.
and check-out time is 12:00 p.m. Directions to the resort
and more information are available on the hotel’s website at:
http://lostpines.hyatt.com/hyatt/hotels/.
Air Travel and Transportation
Austin-Bergstrom International Airport is served by
several major and regional airlines. Super Shuttle can provide
transportation to and from Hyatt Lost Pines, 24-7. The Super
Shuttle ticket counter is located near baggage carousel one.
You can purchase shuttle tickets and schedule return shuttle
reservations for $35 one-way or $64 round trip (and up). For
advance Super Shuttle reservations, call 800-258-3826 or go
to www.supershuttle.com for online reservations. 24-hour
advance notice is recommended for trips from the hotel to the
airport. Major car rental agencies and taxis are also available.
Attire
Attire is business casual, with the exception of the Chairman’s Dinner & Dance, which is semi-formal.
505 University Drive East, Suite 701
College Station, Texas 77840
Phone: 979-846-9011 • Fax: 979-846-8198
email: [email protected]
www.southwestmeat.org
Treat yourself to the ultimate in Texas hospitality at
Hyatt Regency Lost Pines Resort and Spa. This expansive,
405-acre resort welcomes you with distinctively approachable luxury in the midst of rugged wilderness, where jeans
and business suits intermingle with ease. The secluded
setting of this Four Diamond ranch-style hotel belies its
close proximity to Austin, just minutes from downtown, the
airport, and historic Bastrop.
The collection of signature restaurants and lounges
offer a wide variety of settings, ideal for any number of
occasions. Whether you choose the satisfying flavors of
Firewheel Cafe, the hearty menu and live entertainment in
Shellers Barrelhouse Bar, or the irresistible creations and
master wine list at Stories Texas Prime Steakhouse, you’ll
find the authentic flavors of local ingredients mixed with
the colorful and welcoming ambiance of beautiful works by
Texas artisans. Toast to a perfect round on the golf course
with lunch and libations on the porch at Major Neighbors
Grill, or grab a quick snack with the kids or a cool drink at
Old Buck’s Poolside Grill.
If you’re craving relaxation, look no further than Django Spa for unparalleled pampering. Literally translated as
“ I Awake,” Django offers the finest in luxurious massage,
herbal therapy, facials, aromatherapy and wraps to enlighten
your body, mind and spirit. The facility also features both
men’s and women’s relaxation pools, sauna, whirlpools, an
outdoor spa pool and a full service salon.
For the golf enthusiast, the Wolfdancer Golf Club
is a challenging Arthur Hills course designed to take full
advantage of the natural lay of the terrain. Recently named
by Golfweek as one of the “Best Resort Courses” in 2015,
the course incorporates native grasses, trees, and wildflowers throughout the 18 hole, par-72 layout, featuring rolling
prairie, heavily wooded ridgeline and river valley plain.
For our younger crowd, Camp Hyatt offers activities like nature hikes, water sports, crafts and exploration
around the resort and McKinney Roughs Nature Park. The
waterpark features waterfalls and spray fountains, a two
story water-slide, a beach, splashpads, and volleyball court,
as well as the famous 1000 ft. Crooked River, for hours of
floating fun! Other family adventures are available, such as
kayaking or rafting on the Colorado River, hiking or birding
in McKinney Roughs, horseback riding, biking, and so much
more. The breathtaking blend of luxury with all the beauty
of nature lets every guest create his or her own perfect stay.
Kicking Off the Convention
is our “Best of the Wurst”
Welcome Party!
Always a favorite, this fun-filled event will
feature savory sausage products manufactured by SMA members. The “Best of the
Wurst” will be an opportune time to renew
old friendships and make new ones. Plan
now to attend!
Members interested in submi ng sausage
products for the “Best of the Wurst” may
contact the SMA office.
Meet Friday’s
Luncheon Speaker,
Billy Riggs
Voted one of America’s Top
Five Most Entertaining Speakers in 2014, Billy Riggs has been
called “The Dr. Phil of Magic,”
and “a psychologist masquerading as a comedian and magician.” He uses his illusions and
comedy to grip audiences, move
them to action, improve attitudes, and change lives. Through
television, radio, books, videos, and live keynote speeches, Billy has used an unusual blend of comedy, music, magic, training, and motivation to spread his positive attitude to more than
a million people on five continents. In 2002, Mr. Riggs was
presented the highest earned award of the National Speakers
Association: the Certified Speaking Professional. Since 1995,
he has breathed magic into people, companies and organizations, but the goose bumps aren’t always the result of dramatic
oratory. When Billy Riggs appears, things on stage begin to
disappear! Using world-class magical illusions to drive home
his points, Billy’s presentations have transformed hundreds of
otherwise ordinary conferences into something truly special.
His quick wit and quicker hands spread laughter and raise morale as listeners learn to reshape their destinies by eliminating
their “Grand Illusions” and embracing even grander realities.
Comb back that DA and break out
your poodle skirt for Friday night’s
Class of ’57
Dinner at the Drive-In
Delicious diner fare!
Bingo fun, card raffle, and prizes!
Rewards for best 50s attire!
Live & silent auctions to benefit SMA scholarships!
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• Excellent food and prizes!
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• Benefits SMA Foundation
Contact
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Don’t forget to purchase
your ticket for SMA’s
21st annual
cash raffle
1 st Prize – $5,000
2 nd Prize – $1,000
3 rd Prize –
$500
4 th Prize –
$50
up to 18 $200 Prizes
Drawing to be held during the
Chairman’s Dinner & Dance
Contact any Convention Committee Member, SMA
Board Member, or the SMA office for ticket information
No more than 184 tickets
will be sold! $100 each
YOU NEED NOT BE PRESENT TO WIN
Please join us Saturday night for our annual
Chairman’s Dinner and Dance, where we
will honor and recognize our past leaders
and salute the industry’s future with
scholarship awards.
Enjoy a delicious steak dinner with all the
trimmings and wine service; dance to your
favorite musical requests from the DJ’s
extensive library; and visit with peers and
colleagues to culminate the convention.
Southwest Meat Association 60th Annual Convention and Suppliers’ Showcase
REGISTRATION FORM − DEADLINE TO AVOID LATE FEE: July 8, 2016
Company Name:
Phone:
Address:
Email:
Please register each person attending. Events designated “incl” are included in the registration fee. Additional
members of same company receive reduced registration rates. Use additional copies of this form if needed.
1.
(Name for badge)
Events:
O Welcome Reception incl O Golf
O Family Luncheon
incl O Chairman’s
O “Class of ’57 - Dinner
Dinner/Dance
Registration Type: (must check one for each attendee)
O Member
$560
O Student
$200
at the Drive-In”
$55
O Spouse/guest $200 O Child (over 3) $125
O Kid’s Party
incl
O Non-member $675
(registered children age 3-12)
2.
(Name for badge)
(Name for badge)
4.
(Name for badge)
$40
$150
$40
$150
$40
=
registration fee
event fees
=
total fee
this registrant
Total Event Fees:
$150
registration fee
+
$40
Total Event Fees:
$300
$100
Payment Options: check one
O Check Enclosed
O Credit Card (Circle One) VISA, MC, AmEx, Discover
Card Number:
Cardholder’s Signature:
V-Code:
(3-4 digits) Exp. Date:
Billing Address:
City, State, Zip:
event fees
+
(1 allowed with each full convention registration; see Showcase contract rules for details)
Mail or Fax this form to:
Southwest Meat Association
505 University Dr E., Ste. 701
College Station, TX 77840
Fax: 979-846-8198
registration fee
total fee
this registrant
Total Event Fees:
O Suppliers’ Showcase Table (must sign & return completed contract)
O Additional Showcase Attendee Name:
=
+
Events:
O Welcome Reception incl O Golf
O Family Luncheon
incl O Chairman’s
O “Class of ’57 - Dinner
Dinner/Dance
Registration Type: (must check one for each attendee)
O Add’l Member $460 O Student
$200
at the Drive-In”
$55
O Spouse/guest $200 O Child (over 3) $125
O Kid’s Party
incl
O Non-member $675
(registered children age 3-12)
event fees
total fee
this registrant
Total Event Fees:
Events:
O Welcome Reception incl O Golf
O Family Luncheon
incl O Chairman’s
O “Class of ’57 - Dinner
Dinner/Dance
Registration Type: (must check one for each attendee)
O Add’l Member $460 O Student
$200
at the Drive-In”
$55
O Spouse/guest $200 O Child (over 3) $125
O Kid’s Party
incl
O Non-member $675
(registered children age 3-12)
registration fee
+
Events:
O Welcome Reception incl O Golf
O Family Luncheon
incl O Chairman’s
O “Class of ’57 - Dinner
Dinner/Dance
Registration Type: (must check one for each attendee)
O Add’l Member $460 O Student
$200
at the Drive-In”
$55
O Spouse/guest $200 O Child (over 3) $125
O Kid’s Party
incl
O Non-member $675
(registered children age 3-12)
3.
$150
event fees
=
total fee
this registrant
total exhibit
fees
late fee
GRAND
TOTAL
Late fees: ALL registrations received after 5 PM, Friday, July 8, 2016 will incur a $50 late fee. Cancellation Policy: Full refund for
cancellations received by July 8th; late cancellations will receive 50% refund. No refunds will be given after July 22nd.
Southwest Meat Association
505 University Dr E, Suite 701, Bryan, TX 77840
Phone: 979-846-9011 Fax: 979-846-8198
The 2016 Suppliers’ Showcase will be held July 29, 2016 during the 60th Annual Convention in
Bastrop, TX. This year’s showcase will start at 4:00 PM and end at 7:00 PM. If you want to reserve
an exhibit table, please indicate that on your Convention registration form, then read, complete,
and sign the form below and return both by mail, fax, or scan/email to the SMA office. The signed
signature page of this contract must accompany your registration in order to reserve a table.
Contract, Rules & Regulations
60th Annual Convention Suppliers’ Showcase
Hyatt Regency Lost Pines Resort
July 29, 2016
1. WHO MAY EXHIBIT
Only Associate Members in good standing with at least
one full Convention registration may exhibit. For each
full registration, one additional representative may attend
the Suppliers’ Showcase only for a fee of $100. Tickets
for meals and activities following the Showcase must be
purchased separately.
2. PAYMENT OF EXHIBIT SPACE
Payment of $300.00 is to be made in full prior to the
exhibition date. VISA, MasterCard, American Express,
and Discover cards, money orders, and checks made out
to “Southwest Meat Association” are accepted.
3. CANCELLATION OF EXHIBIT SPACE
A full refund will be given for any cancellation given in
writing prior to July 8th. Afterwards, cancellations will receive
a 50% refund. No refunds will be given after July 22nd.
4. EXHIBIT INSTALLATION AND REMOVAL
(a) Noisy or unsightly work in the exhibit area is
prohibited during Showcase hours.
(b) The deadline for clearance of all materials from
the exhibit hall is 10 PM.
(c) Please note that the Hyatt Regency Lost Pines
Resort reserves the right, with no liability whatsoever for
damage, spoilage, or loss, to dismantle, dispose of, sort
and clear from the premises any display material, goods,
property or merchandise of an exhibitor who fails to comply
with paragraph 4(b).
5. CONSTRUCTION AND ARRANGEMENT
(a) All exhibits are 6 foot skirted tables with signs.
Display backdrops are not permitted, but logo tablecloths
and logo signs will be allowed. The tabletop display may
not exceed 3 feet in height.
(b) All exhibits must conform to the size of the space
and must not be of such nature or arrangement to obstruct
the view or interfere with others’ exhibits.
(c) Should there be any question as to obstruction or
interference of any exhibit with any other exhibits in the
area, the final judgement will be made by the SMA Associate
Representative on the Executive Committee.
6. USE OF EXHIBIT SPACE
(a) Any entertainment, audio visual presentation, etc.,
must be kept within the bounds of the exhibit table and must
be kept at a low volume.
(b) Due to the short time period of the showcase, the
frequently crowded condition of the exhibit facility, and the
vital importance of avoiding any disruption in the orderly
operation of the showcase which might adversely affect other
exhibitors, SMA reserves the right to resolve any dispute or
disagreement among exhibitors. SMA’s decision shall be
final.
(c) No cooking or reheating of products will be allowed
in the exhibit hall.
7. EXHIBITION HOURS
The show will be open only at the officially announced
date and time. During this time, there will be no other
functions scheduled.
8. TABLE RENTAL
(a) The table rental fee covers only the Supplier
Showcase space and personnel necessary to set up and
break down. It does not include meals, or any other arranged
convention function.
(b) Tables will be presassigned, with the exception of
Platinum and above sponsors, who may choose their table;
exhibitors will be notified of assignments at registration. Upon
SMA’s receipt of payment and agreement to these rules,
each exhibitor will be preassigned a showcase table.
Assignments will be made by a committee composed of the
elected supplier members on the SMA Board of Directors
and the SMA Convention Committee. Consideration will
be given to the order in which exhibitors send in their
Showcase Table Agreement; and, to the extent possible,
direct competitors will not be near each other.
(c) During exhibit hours, a representative from the
exhibiting firm must be at the table at all times. A
maximum of four (4) individuals will be allowed to work
at a table at one time.
(d) Setup personnel may gain entrance to the show
area beginning at 3:00 p.m. on setup day.
9. LIABILITY AND INSURANCE
(a) Every reasonable precaution will be taken by
SMA to protect property during installation, show hours,
and removal. However, SMA assumes no responsibility
for the property of an exhibitor. Loss of property
from theft, vandalism, fire or other cause is solely the
responsibility of the exhibiting company.
(b) It is expressly understood and agreed that
exhibiting companies will hold harmless and make no
claim of any kind against SMA or any of its members or
employees for any loss, damage to, or destruction of
property, nor for any injury that may occur to himself,
his agents or employees while in the show facilities, nor
for any damages of any nature or character whatsoever,
including direct or indirect damage as a result of loss of
business arising out of the Showcase or cancellation of it.
(c) Exhibitors will not knowingly violate any law or
municipal ordinance, rule or regulation, but if such should
occur, SMA assumes no liability of any nature, including
making refunds, if the exhibit hours are required to be
shortened.
(d) Any insurance desired must be obtained by the
exhibiting company.
10. SMA AGREES TO:
Provide a 6’ skirted table for the table top exhibit.
SMA also agrees to provide all exhibitors with a sign
stating the company’s name as requested on the
form below. SMA does not provide access to electrical
outlets. Access to outlets is strictly between hotel and
exhibitor, and additional charges may apply.
11. AGREEMENT
By signing the contract for exhibit space, the named
company agrees to be bound by the terms and conditions
set forth in these rules and regulations, the contract, and
such additional conditions as may be established by the
management or owners of the exhibit facility.
Please sign and return this page of the contract
with your convention registration.
I have read, understand and agree to the rules and
regulations of this contract for a table top exhibit.
____________________________________________
Signature
____________________________________________
Date
Exhibitors agree to make payment in full ($300.00) to the
Southwest Meat Association when submitting this contract.
Individual to contact concerning exhibit arrangements: (Please type or print)
Name
Title
Company
Mailing Address
City, State, Zip
Phone
Email
IMPORTANTREMINDERS
HOTEL RESERVATION DEADLINE IS July 9, 2016 (Please note that making
reservations sooner is better than later. Although the cut-off date is 7/9, that does not
guarantee the hotel will have rooms available until that time. We have blocked what we
anticipate will be plenty of rooms; but when that block is exhausted, the hotel may be
full.)
EARLY REGISTRATION DEADLINE IS JULY 8th TO AVOID LATE FEES.
Cancellations must be received by 7/8/16 to receive a full refund.
NAME BADGES – A name badge will be required for entry to all convention events.
TICKETS – Tickets will be required for entry to all events. We ask for your
understanding and patience with this “necessary evil.” You will receive your tickets
for all registered-for events when you pick up your materials at the convention
registration desk. Please check to make sure you have all appropriate tickets for
your registered events at the registration desk. Staff will gladly assist you if changes
need to be made, but tickets cannot be sold at the door to the event.
SUPPLIERS’ SHOWCASE – The Suppliers’ Showcase has been extended one hour.
Also, a few changes have been made to the Showcase Rules & Regulations.
Exhibitors are urged to read them thoroughly.
FAQs:
1. Do I have to register for the whole convention if I only want to exhibit at the
Suppliers’ Showcase? Yes. The Suppliers’ Showcase Rules and Regulations
specify that exhibitors must register at least one person for the convention.
For each full registration, one (1) additional representative may attend the
Suppliers’ Showcase ONLY for the additional fee of $100.
2. Can my children attend the Kid’s Party if they are not registered for the
convention? No. If your children plan to attend any of the convention
functions, they must be registered for the convention ($125 for kids four years
old and up; children 3 and under are free). Also, only children 3 and older
may attend the Kid’s Party.
3. Do I have to register to attend the “Class of’57 – Dinner at the Drive-In” only?
No, but you will need a ticket that can be purchased at the convention
registration desk for $125.
4. Can I bring additional, unregistered guests to the Chairman’s Dinner/Dance?
Yes. Additional tickets may be purchased IN ADVANCE for $125 each, while
supplies last.