Dear Members:Whether manufacturing technology builders or users, we’re all interested in the same thing – manufacturing excellence! As a leader in the American manufacturingtechnology industry we invite you to participate in this joint event to explore the future of the industry, learn the latest management techniques, and network non-stop.

Each of our organizations will hold some “members only” events. AMT will elect their leaders for the upcoming year and hold an auction for ToolPAC. NTMA willconduct team meetings to advance progress on major programs and activities. For themost part, however, we will meet together for general sessions, technical presenta-tions, round table discussions, and social events. What a great networking opportu-nity this joint meeting presents!

We expect this meeting will provide each of our members the chance to sharetheir expectations and challenges in our mutual quest for manufacturing excellence. Please plan to join us as we work together to find one morepiece of the business success puzzle.

Roy Sweatman Doug CurrieNTMA Chairman of the Board AMT Chairman of the BoardSouthern Manufacturing Technologies Erie Press SystemsTampa, FL Erie, PA

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Special Thanks to ourConference Sponsors!

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Conference HotelHyatt Regency Lost Pines Resort & Spa575 Hyatt Regency Lost Pines • Lost Pines, TX 78612Phone: (512) 308-1234 • Fax: (512) 308-4720www.lostpines.hyatt.com • www.visitlostpines.com

Combining the natural beauty revered by early Native Americans with a colorful history rooted in pre-Republic Texas, the Hyatt Regency Lost Pines Resort and Spa offers an unparalleled Texas Experience. This unique destination offers championship golf, ten-nis, a luxurious spa, outdoor recreational amenities including hiking, biking and horse-back riding, a water park, as well as eight dining options ranging from elegant dining toTexas barbecue with live entertainment. The Resort adjoins the 1,100-acre McKinneyRoughs Nature Park with a mile of frontage on the Colorado River. Conveniently located20 minutes from Austin-Bergstrom Airport and 25 minutes from downtown Austin, Hyatt Regency Lost Pines is a superb setting for business or pleasure.

Hotel ReservationsNTMA has reserved a block of rooms at the group rate of $260 single/double occupancy. Roomrates are exclusive of applicable state and local taxes (currently 13%) and a Resort fee of $15 per night. The Resort fee covers the following: fitness club access, local telephonecharges, 800 or 888 and instate credit card calls, incoming/outgoing faxes, in-room safe, tennis court time, bicycle rental, golf bag storage, and self parking.

Reservations may be made through the Hotel’s Reservation Department by calling (512) 308-4700 or (800) 233-1234.

Hotel Reservation Deadline: September 12, 2008 (or when room block has been filled, whichever comes first). Reservation requests received after the cut-off date will be basedon availability.

TransportationRental cars, taxis and Super Shuttle are readily available at the airport. Cab fare from Austin-Bergstrom Airport to the Hyatt is approximately $40. Once at the Hyatt, how-ever, transportation by cab or limo must be arranged in advance. Self-parking at theHyatt is complimentary. Valet parking is $15 per night with in and out privileges.

Average Monthly Weather – OctoberHigh: 82°Low: 60°Precipitation: 3.4 inches

Welcome to Hyatt Regency Lost Pines Resort & Spa

With its unique venues, fabulous hotels and unforgettable restaurants, the Austin areahas everything you’ve come to expect in a great host conference destination. But it’sthe things you don’t get everywhere else – live music, Texas hospitality and laid-backvibe – that make this such a great place to hold a meeting. After one visit, you’ll agreethat there is indeed something special about Hyatt Regency Lost Pines Resort & Spa.

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Schedule of Events

Friday, October 3, 2008: Pre-Conference Activities4:00 p.m.-6:00 p.m. NTMA Robotics Team Meeting

Saturday, October 4, 2008: Pre-Conference Activities8:00 a.m.-4:30 p.m. *NTMA Executive Team Meeting9:00 a.m.-12:00 noon NTMA Chapter Development Program: Effectively

Marketing & Selling Your NTMA Chapter1:30 p.m.-4:00 p.m. NTMA Chapter Executives Round Table1:00 p.m.-4:30 p.m. *AMT Executive Committee Meeting5:00 p.m.-7:00 p.m. *NTMA Chapter Executives Mixer6:30 p.m. *NTMA Executive Team-AMT Board Dinner

Sunday, October 5, 20088:00 a.m.-4:00 p.m. Registration8:00-9:30 a.m. NTMA PJAM Team Meeting

NTMA Next Generation Team8:00-10:00 a.m. Continental Breakfast8:00-9:30 a.m. NTMA Chapter Executives Team Meeting8:00 a.m.-3:00 p.m. AMT Board of Directors Meeting8:00-10:00 a.m. NTMA Website Subteam9:30 a.m.-12:00 noon NTMA Industry Marketing, Meetings, & Business

Development9:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. NTMA Chapter Development Program: Generating

Non-Dues Revenue for Your Chapter10:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m. *NTMA Budget & Finance Team10:00 a.m.-4:00 p.m. Optional Tour: Highlights of Austin10:00 a.m.-1:00 p.m. NTMA Government Affairs Team1:30 p.m-4:00 p.m. NTMA Membership Recruitment & Retention Team

NTMA Insurance TeamNTMA Education TeamNTMA Technology Team

3:00 p.m.-5:00 p.m. AMT Government Relations Meeting4:15 p.m-5:15 p.m. NTMA Team Leaders Meeting5:30 p.m-6:00 p.m. NTMA Orientation for First Timers6:00 p.m-9:00 p.m. NTMA-AMT Opening Reception

Monday, October 6, 20087:30 a.m.-noon Registration/Hospitality7:30 a.m.-10:00 a.m. Continental Breakfast8:00 a.m.-12:00 noon NTMA-AMT General Session: “The Year Ahead -

AMT Global Manufacturing Technology Forecast”9:45 a.m.-10:15 a.m. NTMA-AMT Networking Break9:45 a.m.-11:30 a.m. NTMA-AMT Spouse Social: Texas History &

Cowboy Breakfast12:30 p.m-5:00 p.m. Optional Tour: Wimberley, Texas Crafts &

Shopping12:30 p.m-6:00 p.m. NTMA-AMT Golf Outing1:00 p.m-5:00 p.m. Optional Tour: Bob Bullock Texas History Museum7:00 p.m-10:00 p.m. NTMA-AMT Texas Barbecue

Tuesday, October 7, 20087:30 a.m.-5:00 p.m. Registration/Hospitality7:30 a.m.-10:00 a.m. Continental Breakfast8:00 a.m.-9:30 a.m. NTMA General Membership Assembly8:00 a.m.-9:30 a.m. AMT Business Session9:30 a.m.-10:00 a.m. NTMA-AMT Networking Break10:00 a.m.-11:00 a.m. NTMA-AMT Technical Presentations:

Benefits of MTConnect to NTMA MembersMTConnect — Changing the Industry

11:00 a.m.-12:15 p.m. Philippe Cesson: Generating Business Growthvia Cutting-Edge Marketing Technology

12:15 p.m.-1:30 p.m. *NTMA Nominating Team1:30 p.m.-3:00 p.m. NTMA-AMT Panel Discussion: Future Technology

Needs of Precision Manufacturers3:00 p.m.-5:00 p.m. NTMA Next Generation Round Table

*NTMF Board Meeting6:00 p.m.-7:30 p.m. NTMA-AMT Reception & AMT Machine

ToolPAC Auction7:30 p.m.-12:00 noon NTMA-AMT Gala Dinner

Wednesday, October 8, 20087:30 a.m.-9:00 a.m. *NTMA Benefits Subteam8:30 a.m.-5:00 p.m. Registration/Hospitality8:30 a.m.-10:00 a.m. Continental Breakfast9:00 a.m.-12:00 noon Suzanne Frindt: Vision-Focused Leadership:

Productive Interactions9:00 a.m.-3:30 p.m. Optional Tour: Mandola’s Estate Winery Tour12:00 p.m.-1:30 p.m. *NTMA Luncheon for Past Chairmen12:00 p.m.-1:45 p.m. *NTMA Audit Team 1:45 p.m.-4:45 p.m. Industry Round Tables:

Precision Machining IPrecision Machining IIPrecision Machining IIITools, Dies and Molds

5:00-6:00 p.m. NTMA Next Generation Reception7:00 p.m. Next Generation Networking Dinner Reservations

Thursday, October 9, 20087:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m. Registration/Hospitality7:00 a.m.-10:00 a.m. Continental Breakfast7:30 a.m.-9:30 a.m. NTMA Board of Trustees10:00 a.m.-4:00 p.m. Shop Visit (MIC Group)10:30 a.m.-12:00 noon *NTMA Executive Team

Friday, October 10, 2008 Post Conference Activity8:00 a.m.-9:00 a.m. Registration/Continental Breakfast9:00 a.m.-4:00 p.m. NTMA/PMA Purchasing Fair

(additional registration fee)12:30 p.m.-1:30 p.m. Purchasing Fair Luncheon

Date EventDate Event

*Meeting open to team members only

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NTMA-AMT General Assembly: The Year Ahead – AMT GlobalManufacturing Technology Forecast

MONDAY, OCTOBER 6

8:00 a.m. - NoonPresenter: Paul Zane Pilzer, Author

Today we appear to be coming to grips with a reality that has unpinned economics since the science was created – wealth is determined by the supply of land,labor, and materials; and the world has a limited amount of thesephysical resources. As gas climbs to five dollars per gallon, milk pricesdouble, skilled machinists are impossible to find, the American busi-nessman could look at the landscape and begin to wonder how hecan compete “without.” Without petroleum products, without skilledlabor, without transportation, how do I compete?

A hundred years ago this may have created a problem but not today. Today, our greatest resource is technology. Today, tech-nology has become and will continue to be the single largestsource of wealth production in our history. Technology will be tothe future what land was in medieval times, trains in the 1800s oroil in the 1900s.

Our Keynote speaker is Paul Zane Pilzer, a world-renowned econo-mist, a multimillionaire software entrepreneur, an adjunct profes-sor, and the author of eight best-selling books and dozens ofscholarly publications. Mr. Pilzer will share with us that business-men who behave as if they were operating in the old zero-sum worldwill be eclipsed by their competitors who recognize the changesin technology and their impact on markets for what they are. Mr.Pilzer will revisit the tenets he developed in his book, Unlimited Wealth,and augment those insights with his current work to update andbring those ideas forward to 2008.

Presenter: John Walker, Chairman, Oxford Economics

A keen eye to the future and anticipating businessopportunities are critical to achieving success andmaintaining profitability in these uncertain times.John Walker, Chairman of Oxford Economics, will besharing his Global Forecast for ManufacturingTechnology for the first time at this conference inour effort to assist you in both pursuits. John Walker’s look overthe horizon when he presents his forecast is the linchpin to an information-intensive day at the meeting. His forecast on the future health of the auto, construction equipment, aerospace,medical equipment, appliance, engineered products and electronics industries, globally, will be a valuable take-awayfor anyone attending this conference.

Presentation Highlights

Presenter: Dr. Charles Evans, President, Chicago Federal Reserve

In the era between World War II and 1980, the sheersize of the U.S. economy created backwater mar-kets which provided the small U.S. manufacturerabundant bookings and expansion opportunities.However, to globalize after 1980, U.S.-based OEMsand major manufacturing companies exported sig-nificant elements of those niche areas to foreignfacilities. Small manufacturers providing components and produc-tion technology to the remaining industrial base in the United Statesstill had a large pool of opportunities, although they no longerseemed as unlimited as during the post war period. Today outsidersare invading those pools of opportunity. The outsiders are foreigncompetitors that have never had the support of a 400-mile-widedomestic market, and they have always had to export to compete.This is an advantage that most of our small manufacturers were notprepared to compete against, and the impact was devastating inthe years between 1998 and 2005.

Charles Evans will share with our audience how the landscape haschanged in mid-America manufacturing markets, globalization’simpact, and what the environment is likely to look like in the fu-ture for trade and competition. Globalization has now found its wayinto the backwaters and inlets of the American manufacturingeconomy, and no one is immune to foreign competition. Dr. Evanswill paint a landscape for the future of the manufacturingsector’s markets in the United States stressing theneed for small U.S. manufacturers to not only lookat their customers and local competition, butalso to develop processes to track foreigncompetition and changes in manufac-turing processes. No one can anylonger afford to let business orchanges in processes to come tothem – you have to engage.

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Technology for the Future: One More Pieceof the Business Success Puzzle

TUESDAY, OCTOBER 7

10:00 a.m. - 10:15 a.m.: IntroductionPresenter: Roy Sweatman, President, SouthernManufacturing Technologies and NTMAChairman of the Board

Title: Benefits of MTConnect to NTMA Members

As a supplier to the aerospace industry, Roy Sweatman will outlinethe increasing demands being placed on his operations and similarcontract manufacturers. He will discuss the need to gather informa-tion and develop new management information systems. Additionally,Mr. Sweatman will explain how better data on equipment operationscan provide his organization a competitive advantage.

10:15 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.: PresentationPresenter: Doug Woods, President, ParlecInternational

Title: MTConnect – Changing the Industry . . . Updates andOpportunities

Doug Woods, President of Parlec, Inc., will discussthe newly developed open communication and protocol standard

MTConnect. Doug will outline how this standard will benefit notonly technology providers, but users of equipment in plant

operations. He will note that this standard not onlybenefits industry, but can energize the minds of stu-

dents to develop applications and technologiesthat will enhance the productivity of produc-tion facilities throughout the U.S. Mr. Woodswill discuss the present status of the standardbeing developed and its application within

industry.

11:00 a.m. - 12:15 p.m.: PresentationPresenter: Philippe Cesson, MarketingSolutions by Cesson

Title: Generating BusinessGrowth via Cutting-EdgeMarketing Technology

This engaging and entertaining presentation communicates exciting,fresh ideas for generating business growth by gaining exposure viacutting-edge marketing technology. The financial force behind it andmost of the target recipients of Marketing 2.0 are the more than 160million GenXers and GenYers in the United States. If they are not yourcustomers today, they will be tomorrow. Cesson’s presentation willshow you how to reach them by taking advantage of the tools theyuse everyday, including Text Messaging, Blogs (web logs) or Vlogs(video logs), Podcasts, and On-line Social Networking (e.g., MySpace,Facebook), and .mobi (DotMobi). Members will leave the presenta-tion with an understanding of 1) the core principles of marketing withnew technology and 2) how this technology can be harnessed for thebenefit of every business. Members will be able to apply what theylearn to the marketing of their own businesses, products and selvesin an ever-increasing multi-generational world.

1:30 p.m. - 3:00 p.m.: Panel DiscussionModerator: John B. Byrd III, President, AMT

Title: Future Technology Needsof Precision Manufacturers

U.S. manufacturing is undergoing fundamentalchanges in response to global economic forces. Toremain competitive and promote growth, manufacturers must adaptto new challenges and rapidly changing market demands. These busi-ness conditions necessitate shorter innovation cycles, more flexibleand rapidly reconfigurable manufacturing systems, integrated andstreamlined communications and supply chains, reduced environmentalimpacts, and improved energy efficiencies.

Four NTMA member companies will participate in a technology paneldiscussion, moderated by John Byrd. Offering their vision and experiences, a number of advanced manufacturing systems’ needs willbe presented and discussed with the audience and AMT members. Thesemanufacturing requirements will lead to creating processes that areaccurate, agile, automated, flexible, intelligent, inter-operable, reconfigurable, and sustainable.

The resulting dialog on future technology needs of the precision custom manufacturer will aid member companies in their quest tocompete globally and help shape a new, brighter future for U.S. manufacturers.

Presentation Highlights

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VISION-FOCUSED LEADERSHIP:PRODUCTIVE INTERACTIONS

Becoming a leader around whom issuescan be raised and resolved productively

WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 8

9:00 a.m. - NoonPresenter: Suzanne Frindt, 2130 Partners

Are your conversations with your team generatingthe results you want? Does your team successfullyraise and resolve issues relevant to business success? With limited resources, how can leader-ship be sure the focus within their organization willcreate the highest likelihood of continued success?

In this program, participants will utilize both a new paradigm andtemplate to shift the way they listen and dialogue. This critical shiftwill enhance fundamental skills and abilities to have successful interactions. Learning how to apply these tools successfully will beemphasized.

Key concepts that will be covered during the course include:• Power of Shared Vision: Connection, Alignment and Focus

• Generating a Productive Environment: Mutual Trust, Respect

and Safety

• Exploration Listening™: Listening technique for engaging and

understanding the issues with a new level of insight

• From “Monologuers to Dialoguers”: Building team capacity to

solve issues

Value to Participants: This workshop is valuable for those who are

willing to take responsibility for the impact of their communication

on the quality of their relationships (both personal and professional)

and the results that can be achieved when interactions become more

productive.

Sponsored by Vistage International

Industry Round Tables… Hot Topic Discussions by Industry Sector

WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 8

1:45 p.m. - 4:45 p.m.Some of the best minds in the industry will be attending the NTMA-AMT Meeting. And these hands-on experts willingly share their knowl-edge and expertise in these round table sessions. Whether businessconditions, new technology, or human resource issues – whatever challenges are facing you today – you can discuss them openly withothers from across the country.

Participants value this time for candid business discussions and theopportunity to develop new contacts and business relationships.Once you participate in the industry round tables, you’ll understandwhy they are consistently among the most highly rated events at anyconference.

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Featured Chapter Development Track!

SATURDAY, OCTOBER 4, 2008

9:00 a.m. - Noon

Effectively Marketing and SellingYour NTMA ChapterWhile you continue to provide excellent service, are you struggling when you try to “market” and “sell” your Chapter and our Association? How would you like ano-nonsense, “I can use these RIGHT AWAY” set of triedand tested tips to help you do just that? Then come laugh,listen and learn as Chris DeVany, experienced and highly-successful association and Chapter marketer and salesperson, joins us in Austin to facilitate a highly-interactiveseminar with dozens of “Tips You Can Use Immediately”to even more effectively generate additional revenue!

You’ll be asked for your input, challenges and feedback before and during our workshop, so we can work together during the session to both hear “What Works andWhat Doesn’t Work,” as well as to help you craft an Action Plan that you can take away and put to workright away!

About the Presenter

Chris DeVany is the founder and presi-dent of Pinnacle Performance ImprovementWorldwide. Chris has distinguished him-self professionally by serving CorporateAmerica as manager and trainer of sales,customer service and marketing professionals. He has assisted such organizations as Prudential Insurance, Sprint,US Health Care, Hyatt Corporation in developing sales, cus-tomer service and marketing strategies, organizing inboundand outbound call center programs, and more. Pinnacle’sclients include such organizations as ASAE, Microsoft,NAR, General Motors, Sprint, US HealthCare, and over 400other organizations in six countries.

SUNDAY, OCTOBER 5, 2008

9:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.

The Future of Non-Dues RevenueGeneration in NTMA ChaptersIn your chapter operations, how much money are you leaving on the table and what will it take to get it? Thissession, customized to describe the actual operations ofNTMA chapters, will take us through:

• A review of common association practices—bestideas to borrow, and the biggest mistakes to avoid orto stop making.

• A step-by-step review of what works by source—conferences/events, exhibits/sponsorships, fundraising, advertising, products/services, subscriptions, affinity.

• Frameworks for managing your programs: program reviews to maximize existing and generate new revenue streams.

• Special topics and tips for due diligence, contracting,scaling-up/cooperating with partners,marketing/communications, and managing your fax liability.

About the Presenter

Kevin Whorton, Whorton Marketing & Research, has more than 20 years innonprofit marketing and management.His association experiences have includedfounding a new services corporationwithin one of the largest retail trade associations in theU.S., co-founding a successful Internet subsidiary, creat-ing and managing membership campaigns for 20 associations, and advising 80 more through strategy, research, and other consulting services. He has also servedas head of marketing for two large associations and oneof the largest relief agencies in the world and has spokenat almost 60 national conferences. He currently serves asan officer for one large association serving non-profitmarketing, and chairs the membership relations functionfor another.

Whether you are a Chapter board member, staff, any level volunteer, or would just like to take back helpful knowledge for your chapter, these two seminars are a Must Attend.

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SUNDAY, OCTOBER 5, 20086:00 - 9:00 p.m.

“FIRST TASTE OF TEXAS”

Welcoming Reception

NTMA & AMT members are invited to get together for a casual reception to kickoff our joint meeting. The Hotel’s outdoor PecanCourt will give us plenty of room to mix and mingle over cocktails and a delicious array of hearty hors d’oeuvres. “Fathersof Texas” will provide just the right background music for thisevening. We hope everyone will get together this evening for a“First Taste of Texas.”

MONDAY, OCTOBER 6, 20089:45 - 11:30 a.m.

“DEEP IN THE HEART OF TEXAS”

Spouse Program: Cowboy Breakfast & Texas History

Join us for a modern day version of a hearty cowboy breakfast. Two famous characters will bring Texas history to life with their first-person accounts.

• William Barret Travis, was a 19th century American lawyer and soldier. At the age of 26, he commanded the Republic of Texas forces and died at the Battle of the Alamo during the Texas Revolution from the Republic of Mexico.

• Cynthia Ann Parker was kidnapped by Comanche Indians in 1836 when she was nine years old, and she became a member of the tribe. Cynthia Ann’s story is dramatic and full of happiness and sadness. She was the mother of QuannahParker, the most powerful and famous Comanche chief of all.

That’s What I Like About Texas7:00 - 10:00 p.m.

“GOD BLESS TEXAS”

Texas Barbecue hosted by NTMA’s Houston & North Texas Chapters

Feast on some of the best food Texas has to offer—an elaborate buffet including Texas Chili, Chuck Wagon Brisket, Hill CountrySausage, Seared Catfish, and all the trimmings. When you’ve had yourfill, then head to the dance floor to two-step and line dance the nightaway. Don’t know the steps? Don’t worry; dance instructors will beon hand to get everyone on the dance floor. A Texas card shark, atrick roper and a longhorn steer round out the entertainment. If you’rebrave enough to sit on the longhorn, be sure to have your camera handy!

Tonight’s the night for casual western wear. We’ll have plenty of bandanas to match your outfit.

TUESDAY, OCTOBER 7, 20086:00 - 7:30 p.m.

“THERE’S A LITTLE BIT OF EVERYTHING IN TEXAS”

Reception and AMT Machine ToolPac AuctionNote: NTMA members are not eligible to participate in the AMTMachine ToolPac Auction.

7:30 p.m. - Midnight

“WALTZ ACROSS TEXAS”

Gala Dinner Dance

Texas isn’t just rough and tumble, boots and saddles. Tonight we’llenjoy another side of Texas with an elegant evening of fine diningand dancing to one of the areas best variety bands. We’ve worked hardthis week and made lots of new friends and business contacts. This special occasion is time to celebrate the success of our first joint meeting.

Business or cocktail attire is suggested.

If You’re Going to Play in Texas

SUNDAY, OCTOBER 5

Highlights of Austin10:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.Board the bus and take in the sights — charming Congress Avenueand Sixth Street with their historical buildings and old Austin leg-ends. Tour the dynamic State Capitol (1 hour tour) and view the his-toric Governor’s Mansion. Journey the streets along Waller Creekexplored by our founding fathers and see Waterloo Park, Custer’sHeadquarters, and Symphony Square. View the campus of the Universityof Texas and the tour the LBJ Presidential Library (1 hour tour). Driveby the elegant historic homes in the Woodlawn area and take in thepanoramic Austin skyline and Texas Hill Country from the top of Mt.Bonnell (some walking required). Green Pastures historic plantationwill provide a welcome break for Sunday brunch.

(www.greenpasturesrestaurant.com)

Includes transportation, tour guide, and lunch at Green Pastures.$85 per person

MONDAY, OCTOBER 6

NTMA-AMT Golf Tournament(Shamble Format)12:30 p.m. Shotgun StartThe Wolfdancer Golf Club is like playing three courses in one: rollingprairie land, a heavily wooded ridgeline, and a river valley dotted withnative pecan trees. Created by legendary golf course designer ArthurHills, the 7,205-yard, par 72 Course makes the most of the terrain’snatural beauty. Enjoy an afternoon of networking and friendly competition on the golf course.

Includes greens fee, cart, box lunch, beverage cart, and prizes. $195 per person (rental clubs available for $70)

Wimberley Arts & Crafts 12:30 p.m. - 5:00 p.m. Tucked into the hills and valleys of CentralTexas, the thriving arts and crafts community of Wimberley is located on the Blanco River.It offers a delightful afternoon of shopping inthe quaint old historic structures typical of this small Texas town. If you’re an art lover, you’ll want to be sure to take in the art galleriesthat have made Wimberley an artists’ haven and the best arts com-munity in the Hill Country.

Includes transportation and tour guide.

$36 per person

Bob Bullock Texas HistoryMuseum1:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m. Experience Austin’s newest interactive museum dedicated to the history and spirit of the Lone Star State. The Museum engagesvisitors in the exciting story of Texas through a variety of programsand exhibit experiences. The Museum includes 41,000 square feet ofexhibits and the special effects Texas Spirit Theatre.

Includes transportation, Museum and Theater entry fee and tour guide.$46 per person

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WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 8

Mandola’s Estate Winery Tour with Lunch9:00 a.m. - 3:30 p.m.Damian Mandola, founder of Carrabba’s restaurants, brings a little piece of Tuscany to the Hill Country with estate vineyards.Stretch ing out on a slope above Onion Creek, almost 20 acres of newlyplanted grape vines soak up the warm sun and cool evening breezes.The climate here echoes the warmer, drier climes of Southern Italyand Sicily. Enjoy a wine tasting and lunch at their Italian bistro,Trattoria Lisina. Located in a beautiful, serene setting, overlookingMandola Estate Winery’s picturesque gardens and vineyards, this casual restaurant offers authentic country-style Italian food.

Includes transportation, wine tasting, lunch and tour guide.$95 per person

THURSDAY, OCTOBER 9

MIC Group and TarltonSupply Tour10:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.MIC Group and Tarlton Supply are leaders incontract component manufacturing for theMWD (Measuring While Drilling), LWD(Logging While Drilling), Subsea Completions markets, and IndustrialComponents markets. Vertically integrated and extensive resourcesallow most manufacturing functions to be performed in-house utilizingcombined resources of over one-hundred (100) CNC machines and al-most five hundred (500) Team Members to perform:

• CNC Turning Horizontal and Vertical• 6-Axis Horizontal Milling• 4/5-Axis Vertical Mill• Gundrilling/Trepan/Ejector Drilling/Honing• EDM

• Electron Beam Welding• Investment Casting• Mechanical and Electrical Assemblies• Hydrostatic and Hydraulic Pressure and Functional Tests

Operating under ISO 9001:2000 quality programs, MIC Group and Tarlton provide turnkey parts, assemblies or kits made from inconel, titanium, stellite, and other high strength materials. Uniquefeatures commonly provided include bottle boring, precision porting, deep hole gundrilling with intersecting ports, pre-cision aligned end details and other Oil and Gas critical features. Plan on visiting to see how these top NTMA shops are addressing the manufacturing needs of this demanding industry.

No charge, but tour signup is required. Tour is limited to 56 people.

FRIDAY, OCTOBER 10

Post-Conference Event: NTMA/PMAContract Manufacturing Purchasing Fair9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.NTMA and PMA are partnering to deliver a Contract Tooling & Manufacturing Purchasing Fair on Friday, October 10 at the Hyatt Regency Lost Pines Resort. This Purchasing Fair will be an efficient and cost-effective wayto reach key buyers and open new markets. You won’t find a betteropportunity to meet face-to-face with pre-screened buyers, engineers, and production specialists directly involved in buy-ing special tooling and assemblies/subassemblies, and precisionsheetmetal stampings and fabricated components.

You can register for the Purchasing Fair at the same time you register for the Fall Conference – all on one registration form.Registration for the Purchasing Fair includes admission to the Fair,luncheon, refreshments, and a comprehensive list detailing the buy-ers and engineers who will be participating in the Fair, including adescription of their companies and their subcontracting needs. Visitwww.ntma.org for a list of customer companies currently confirmedto participate.

Register for the NTMA/PMA Purchasing Fair by September 16, 2008and your company’s contract manufacturing capabilities will be dis-tributed to the buyers and engineers prior to the Fair. Many buyershave requested this supplier information to help them in their preparation and followup.

Don’t wait for new business to come your way – Go Out and Get It!

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CONFERENCE REGISTRATION FEES (per person)NTMA/AMT Member (first company attendee) $1095 $________NTMA/AMT Member (additional company attendees) $795 $________NTMA/AMT Member Spouse, Guests $695 $________NTMA Past Service Members $695 $________NTMA Chapter Executives* No Charge $________NC

All persons 6 to 20 years of age not employed full time by the company $295 $________Non-Members $1295 $________Non-Member Spouse or Guest $695 $________*Chapter Executives refers to chapter directors/executive secretaries. Does not include volunteer chapter officers, i.e., chapter president, vice president, secretary-treasurer.

OPTIONAL EVENTS_____Highlights of Austin (Sunday, Oct. 5) $85 $_____________Bob Bullock Texas History Museum (Monday, Oct. 6) $46 $_____________Wimberley (Monday, Oct. 6) $36 $_____________Mandola’s Estate Winery (Wednesday, Oct. 8) $95 $_____________MIC Group Shop Visits (Thursday, Oct. 9) NC $________NC_____Golf Tournament (Monday, Oct. 6) $195 $________

Name_______________________________Handicap_______Rental Clubs: ___ Left-hand ___ Right-hand $70 $________

Name_______________________________Handicap_______Rental Clubs: ___ Left-hand ___ Right-hand $70 $________

EARLY REGISTRATION DISCOUNT (Applies to NTMA/AMT Member and Non-Member rates only) Register byAugust 31 and SAVE $100 on your Conference Registration ($________)

TOTAL CONFERENCE REGISTRATION . . . . . . $________

NTMA/PMA Purchasing Fair Registration (Friday, October 10)

NTMA/PMA Member . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $799 $________

Non-NTMA/PMA Members who belong to the followingPartner associations (please check one) . . . . . . . . . . $899 $________

� DTMA (Dayton) � MPMA (Minnesota) � TMTA (Michigan)� AMBA � PMPA � TTMA (Cincinnati)� TMA (Chicago)

Non-members of any of the above associations . . . . .$999 $________

Register by August 31 and SAVE $100 on your Purchasing FairRegistration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ($________)

TOTAL PURCHASING FAIR REGISTRATION . . . . . $________

GRAND TOTAL . . . . . $________

METHOD OF PAYMENT� MasterCard � VISA � American Express � Check # _____________

Card #_______________________________ Expiration _____________

Signature ___________________________________________________Payments to NTMA are not tax deductible as charitable contributions for federal income tax purposes. However, such payments may be deductible as business expenses.

MAIL REGISTRATION FORM TO: NTMA 9300 Livingston RoadFort Washington, MD 20744

FAX Registration Form to: (301) 248-7104DOWNLOAD Registration Form at: www.ntma.orgON-LINE Registration Available at: www.ntma.org

2008 NTMA Fall Conference & AMT Annual MeetingOctober 4-9, 2008 • Hyatt Regency Lost Pines Resort & Spa, Austin, TX