31st Annual Conference Continuously Raising the Bar in Education, Research & Professionalism

February 12–14, 2020Royal Sonesta Galleria

HOUSTON, TEXAS • USA

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Welcome Fellow NPC Members!

Welcome to Houston, Texas where we will all convene for the 31st Annual Conference of the NPC. I am really looking forward to seeing everyone there! This will be a very special conference for the NPC and its family of members. This year we lost a dear friend and industry leader with the unexpected passing of Greg Garrett. We will be celebrating his life during the conference in a special tribute honoring all he has done for our industry over these many years. Please plan to join us for this very special conference.

Once again, the NPC conference will be featuring world class education from the best of the best. This year we will have 20 education classes and product presentations. We are offering “Porcelain & Glass Tile Installation”, which will be a ‘hands-on’ live teaching session. We will also host another ‘hands-on’ demo. This time the topic is ‘Waterproofing – Classroom Instruction & Hands-On Demo.” There will also be a Plaster Round Table panel discussing tips and tricks you can use every day. I could go on and on, but I think you get the idea. The education offering is packed with the information you need to improve your business.

As we all know, the greatest value from the Annual Conference is the opportunity to network with fellow professionals from across the country. From the Opening Reception until our annual vendor trade show, you will have plenty of opportunity to visit with your peers and compare notes. This year our Opening Reception will feature Casino Night. I’m sure you’ll agree, it will be a lot of fun! Plan to stay until the vendor reception Friday evening to see the latest offerings from vendors across the industry and have a chance to win our grand prize.

It’s been quite a year since we last met. The NPC has accomplished a lot during that time. I look forward to seeing you at the Royal Sonesta in Houston to reconnect and update you about NPC’s latest offerings.

See you there!

Lee Valenzuela NPC CHAIRMAN

31st Annual Conference February 12–14, 2020Royal Sonesta Galleria

HOUSTON, TEXAS • USA

NATIONAL PLASTERERS COUNCIL

Hotel Information

Royal Sonesta Galleria 2222 West South Loop Houston, Texas • USA 77027

Phone Reservations: 1.855.463.3091 Be sure to mention that you are attending the NPC Annual Conference to receive the group rate. A block of rooms are being held at $159 (USD) per night single/double occupancy. Must reserve by Monday, January 13, 2020 to ensure availability at the group rate.

Casual sophistication with modern appeal is what you’ll find at the Royal Sonesta Galleria. This AAA-rated Four Diamond property is at the heart of it all with dining and entertainment all within close reach. There’s a free area shuttle providing guests transportation within a three mile radius, an outdoor pool on the 5th floor, and if you want to work out, the gym is open 24 hours. The huge Galleria Mall is the biggest in Texas and only minutes away.

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Space Center Houston Tour Wednesday, February 12 10:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. Bus departs hotel at 9:00 a.m.Cost: $125.00 (USD) per person includes transportation, private tour and meal voucher.

The non-profit space museum Space Center Houston is the Official Visitor Center of NASA Johnson Space Center, which is home to Mission Control and astronaut training. At Space Center Houston, visitors can experience space — from its compelling future to its exciting present and dramatic past.

Space Center Houston is one of the only places on Earth where visitors can see astronauts train for missions, touch a real moon rock and take a behind-the-scenes tour of NASA. Visitors can go inside the unprecedented international landmark Independence Plaza, the only exhibit in the world with a full-scale shuttle replica mounted on top of the original shuttle carrier aircraft NASA 905 and standing eight stories tall. The exhibits, attractions and hands-on activities in this 250,000-square-foot educational entertainment complex tell the story of America’s human space flight program, giving guests an experience like no other.

Your day will start with a 90-minute guided Tram Tour of NASA to see Historic Mission Control, an astronaut training facility and Rocket Park, including the iconic Saturn V rocket. You will then enjoy a 60-minute personal tour of Space Center Houston and discover the intriguing details of flown spacecraft on display and learn of the innovations NASA is making today to achieve the feats of tomorrow. You will have time after the tour concludes for lunch in Zero-G Diner, and more exploring before going back to the hotel at 3:00 p.m.

- Have a pool dilemma? - Plastering questions? - Water chemistry questions?

NPC Start-Up Certification (Add-On) Wednesday, February 12 PRESENTER: Greg Musgrove

Become an NPC Certified Start-Up Technician by taking the Certification class offered as an add-on at this year’s conference.Member fee: $325; Non-Member fee: $595

* Add-On available at additional cost.

TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 1 18:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m Office Hours & Registration 7:00 a.m. – 8:00 a.m. Committee Breakfast 8:00 a.m. – Noon Committee Meetings Noon – 1:00 p.m. Committee/Board Lunch

1:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m. Board Meeting 6:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m. Chairman’s Reception

WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 127:00 a.m. – 7:00 p.m. Office Hours & Registration

8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. Start-Up Certification Class*

9:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m. Space Center Houston Tour*4:00 p.m. – 5:30 p.m. Conversation Station Set-Up

5:30 p.m. – 6:30 p.m. New Member Reception

6:30 p.m. – 9:30 p.m. Opening Reception

THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 137:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. Office Hours & Registration 7:30 a.m. – 8:45 a.m. Breakfast/Auction 8:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. Conversation Stations 8:45 a.m. – 10:15 a.m. Educational Tracks 10:15 a.m. – 10:30 a.m. Morning Break 10:30 a.m. – Noon Educational Tracks Noon – 2:30 p.m. Lunch/Auction 2:30 p.m. – 4:00 p.m. Educational Tracks 4:30 p.m. – 5:30 p.m. Networking Session – Exhibit Hall

FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 147:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. Office Hours & Registration 7:30 a.m. – 8:45 a.m. Breakfast/Auction 8:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. Conversation Stations 8:45 a.m. – 10:15 a.m. Educational Tracks 10:15 a.m. – 10:30 a.m. Morning Break 10:30 a.m. – Noon Educational Tracks Noon – 1:45 p.m. Lunch/Auction 1:45 p.m. – 3:15 p.m. Educational Tracks 3:15 p.m. – 3:30 p.m. Afternoon Break 3:30 p.m. – 4:30 p.m. Educational Tracks 4:30 p.m. – 7:30 p.m. Exhibitor Reception

NPC reserves the right to alter scheduled speakers and times as needed. Updates will be posted online as they occur.

“Ask the NPC” Conversation Stations

Stop by our conversation station and talk to our NPC experts who will be available both days between classes and after breakfast & lunch!

schedule of events

Wednesday, February 12th6:30 – 9:30 p.m.

Casino NightJoin us for an evening of honest

fun at the tables at the Opening Reception!

Plenty of food, drink, networking and PRIZES!

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8:45 a.m. – 10:15 a.m. What the 2017 New Tax Law Did (or Didn’t) do for You SPEAKER: Bruce Hughes

Electrical Safety SPEAKER: Bill Hamilton Ph.D., P.E.

Pigments, Problems & Solutions PANEL: Andrea Campbell, Rob Blake, Bill Bunker

10:15 a.m. – 10:30 a.m. BREAK10:30 a.m. – Noon War Room II: Bring Your Office to a

New Level SPEAKERS: Andrea Campbell, Rob Blake

Porcelain & Glass Tile Installation Class & Hands-On Demo SPEAKER: Greg Andrews

Water Balance & the Importance of Knowing Fill Water Chemistry SPEAKER: Chris Golden

Noon – 1:45 p.m. LUNCH1:45 p.m. – 2:30 p.m. AUCTION2:30 p.m. – 4:00 p.m. Latest Trends in Online Advertising

SPEAKER: Pam VinjeWaterproofing Class & Hands-On Demo SPEAKER: Trevor Foster

Borates & Boric Acid: Uses & Benefits in the Swimming Pool Industry SPEAKER: Bob Lowry

8:45 a.m. – 10:15 a.m. Keeping Your Business Out of Legal Hot Water SPEAKER: Ray Arouestey

Plaster Round Table PANEL: Shaun Goldberg, Rob Burkett, Jay Eaton, Dave Cooke, Dave Schilli

Business Succession Planning SPEAKER: Michael Riddle

10:15 a.m. – 10:30 a.m. BREAK10:30 a.m. – Noon The NPC Technical Manual & ANSI 12:

How They Benefit Your Business SPEAKERS: Jon Dongell, Kent Westfall, Jana Auringer

Preventing Interior Pool Finish Problems (Eng./Span.) – Part 1 of 2 SPEAKERS: Randy Dukes, Danny Chavez

Impacts of CYA on Plaster: A Review of Available Data SPEAKER: Karllee Barton

Noon – 12:45 p.m. LUNCH12:45 p.m. – 1:45 p.m. AUCTION1:45 p.m. – 3:15 p.m. Harnessing the Purchasing Power of

Women in Our Marketplace SPEAKER: Mickey Larson

Preventing Interior Pool Finish Problems (Eng./Span.) – Part 2 of 2 SPEAKERS: Randy Dukes, Danny Chavez

Impact of CYA & Chlorine Ratios on Water Disinfection SPEAKER: Dr. Ellen Meyer

3:15 p.m. – 3:30 p.m. BREAK3:30 p.m. – 4:30 p.m. Paid Product Specific Class: How to Get

the Most Out of Your NLB Tools SPEAKER: Ted Kupscznk

Hot & Cold Weather Plastering SPEAKERS: Jonathan Dongell, Jay Stone, Rob Romano

Paid Product Specific Class: Recent Advances in Plaster Surface Pool Start-Ups SPEAKER: Joseph Laurino, Ph.D.

4:30 p.m. – 7:30 p.m. EXHIBITS AND RECEPTION Enjoy our Annual Exhibit Hall and Reception! Sign Up for the End of Show Door Prize!

Choose your classes within each time frame. For detailed descriptions, please visit www.npconline.org

EDUCATION Program TRACKS*

NATIONAL PLASTERERS COUNCIL

* NPC reserves the right to alter classes, scheduled speakers and times as needed. Updates will be posted online as they occur.

Have a pool dilemma? Plastering questions? Water chemistry questions? See us at the “Ask the NPC” Conversation Station after breakfast & lunch and talk to our

NPC experts who will be available both days between classes.

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Registration Options Member Non-Member Total

U.S. dollars only by or on 1/4/20

after1/4/20

by or on 1/4/20

after1/4/20

NPC 31st Annual Conference $350 $400 Please call the NPC Membership Office

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Spouse/Guest Package $150 $150 $150 $150 $

Spouse/Guest Package (intended for one spouse or domestic partner only) Limited to: Opening Reception, Breakfasts/Lunches, and the Exhibitor’s Reception. (Does not include admission to educational programs)

Start-Up Certification Class (add-on) $325 $325 $595 $595 $

Space Center Houston Tour (add-on) $125 $125 $125 $125 $

GRAND TOTAL = $

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Educational Classes For planning purposes, please indicate which Education Class you plan to attend within each time frame:

Thursday, February 13 8:45 a.m. – 10:15 a.m.

What the 2017 New Tax Law Did (or Didn't) do for You

Electrical Safety Pigments, Problems & Solutions

10:30 a.m. – Noon War Room II: Bring Your Office to a New Level Porcelain & Glass Tile Installation Class &

Hands-On Demo Water Balance & the Importance of

Knowing Fill Water Chemistry2:30 p.m. – 4:00 p.m.

Latest Trends in Online Advertising Waterproofing Class & Hands-On Demo Borates & Boric Acid: Uses & Benefits in

the Swimming Pool Industry

Friday, February 14 8:45 a.m. – 10:15 a.m.

Keeping Your Business Out of Legal Hot Water Plaster Round Table Business Succession Planning

10:30 a.m. – Noon The NPC Technical Manual & ANSI 12:

How They Benefit Your Business Preventing Interior Pool Finish Problems

(Eng./Span.) Part I of II Impacts of CYA on Plaster: A Review of

Available Data 1:45 p.m. – 3:15 p.m.

Harnessing the Purchasing Power of Women in Our Marketplace

Preventing Interior Pool Finish Problems (Eng./Span.) Part II of II

Impact of CYA & Chlorine Ratios on Disinfection3:30 p.m. – 4:30 p.m.

Paid Product Specific Class: How to Get the Most Out of Your NLB Tools

Hot & Cold Weather Plastering Paid Product Specific Class: Recent

Advances in Plaster Surface Pool Start-Ups

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PAYMENT Payment must accompany registration form; registration is not complete until payment is received.

Check is enclosed for $ ( Make check payable in U.S. funds, to the National Plasterers Council.)

Please mail to: National Plasterers Council • ATTN: NPC Annual Conference • 1000 N. Rand Road, Suite 214 • Wauconda, Illinois 60084 Or Credit Card: Visa MasterCard AmEx Discover

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SECURE FAX: Send credit card information to 847.526.3993 NOTE: For your protection, please do not email form with credit card info. Please fax or mail completed form to the National Plasterers Council (NPC).

31st Annual Conference

February 12–14, 2020 Royal Sonesta Galleria • Houston, Texas • USA

1000 N. Rand Road, Suite 214Wauconda, Illinois 60084

To register go to NPConline.org Or Scan this code for more information.Questions? 847.416.7272

For Early Bird Rates Register by January 4, 2020

NPC 31st Annual Conference

February 12–14, 2020Royal Sonesta Galleria

HOUSTON, TEXAS • USA

31st Annual ConferenceContinuously Raising the Bar in Education, Research & Professionalism

February 12–14, 2020Royal Sonesta Galleria

HOUSTON, TEXAS • USA

• Educational Sessions

• Networking and more!

• Casino Night• Auction

• Space Center Houston Tour