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Gain Valuable Insight at the 2010 FSEA National Convention
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Economic indicators suggest that the economy is
slowly recovering. So what does that mean for
the print finishing industry? It’s time to
rethink strategies and open up to new trends,
markets, and ways of doing business! Simply
surviving is no longer an option. It’s time to
re-evaluate, investigate, and implement a smart
business plan to move the business forward. And
that is the exact focus of the 2010 FSEA
National Convention, April 9-10 at the Loews
Hotel in New Orleans. Attendees will gain
practical ideas and valuable industry knowledge
from veterans in the field who will share what
is working in today’s marketplace – and what
needs to change!
From practical ideas that can be implemented quickly and easily to strategic plans for short- and long-term growth, programming
has been developed that will help print finishers move forward and re-position in the marketplace.
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Click here to
print out a Registration Form
Click here to register online
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2010 FSEA National Convention Schedule |
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Friday, April 9 |
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8:00 am – 12:00 pm |
Registration |
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12:00 – 6:00 pm |
Golf
Tournament
(includes
lunch)
– Optional Event |
| 12:00 – 5:00 pm |
Plantation & Swamp Tour
(includes
lunch) – Optional Event |
| 6:30 – 8:30 pm |
FSEA and IADD Welcome Reception on the Piazza d’Italia – Attendees and Guests
- Light Hors d’oeuvres and Cocktails |
Saturday, April 10 |
| 7:00 am |
Registration |
| 7:30 am |
FSEA Annual
Meeting and Continental Breakfast |
| 8:15 am |
Opening Remarks, Jeff Peterson, FSEA |
| 8:20 – 9:15 am |
Keynote: Flexibility – The
Difference that Matters – Laurie Harbour,
Harbour Results |
9:15 – 10:15 am |
Streamlining Operation Costs to
Decrease Overhead – (Panel) Moderator: Greg
Greenwald, Scarab Printing Arts
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Efficient Workflow on the Shop Floor
to Cut Waste
– Dan Maurer, Heidelberg USA
- Integrating
Software Technology into a Production
Environment
- Mark
Porter,
Dienamic MIS Software
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| 10:15 – 10:30 am |
Break |
10:30 – 11:30 am |
Sustainable Practices
That Will
Drive Opportunity – (Panel) Moderator: Jeff
Peterson, FSEA
- How to Tactical Plan for Sustainability
Success – Karen Gross, Sustainable Green
Printing Partnership (SGP)
- Lean/Green Tactics for Reducing Waste - Dave
Boyer, MCD
- Latest Trends and
Green Initiatives in
Packaging – David Hutchison, Brightmarks
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11:30 am – Noon |
Green Opportunities: SGP
Certification for Bindery / Finishing
Operations - Karen Gross,
SGP, and Jeff Peterson, FSEA
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| 12:00 – 1:00 pm |
Lunch – Piazza d’Italia |
1:00 – 2:00 pm |
Selling Tactics for Efficiency,
Profitability, and Market Gain (Panel)
Moderator: Laurie Harbour, Harbour Results
- Value-Added Approach to Capturing Business
Beyond a Local/Regional Area - Chandler Young,
LPI
- Marketing Outside Your Comfort Zone -
Dave McIntosh, McIntosh Embossing
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| 2:00 – 2:30 pm |
The Value of Social Networking
for Optimum Returns & Visibility – Dianna
Brodine, Peterson Publications |
| 2:30 – 2:45 pm |
Break |
Concurrent Breakout Sessions |
2:45 – 3:45 pm |
Adding Value with Decorative
Services – Defining Opportunities in New &
Existing Markets Part 1
(Panel)
- Cold Foil and UV Cast and Cure™
- Potential Markets & New Prospects
for Growth – Jeff
Peterson, FSEA (Q&A Panel: Karen DeMaio, 21st
Century Finishing; David Hutchison, Brightmarks; Michael
DeBard, DGM)
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3:45 – 4:45 pm |
Adding Value with Decorative
Services – Defining Opportunities in New and
Existing Markets Part 2
Moderator: Bill
Effron, Alco Print Finishers
- Laser Cutting: A Value-Added Process to Complement and Expand Capabilities – Kathrine Headrick, Laser Excel
- Specialty UV Coatings: A Sustainable Alternative for Off-Line Finishing Applications – Dennis Drummond,
Henkel Coatings
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| 2:45 – 3:45 pm |
Obtain Greater Efficiency with
Steel Rule Diemaking (Panel) Moderator:
Kim Moravec, ABC Die Cutting and
Embossing
Panel: Mark Bibo, Gerber Innovations; Greg Baker, Wagner Die Supply)
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3:45 - 4:45 pm |
In-line Options for
Folding/Gluing to Expand Services and
Capabilities
(Panel)
Moderator: Jeff Peterson, FSEA
(Panel: Yvan Magni, Bobst Group; Chris Leary,
W.H. Leary) |
| 6:30 – 7:30 pm |
Cocktail Reception – Attendees
and Guests |
7:30 – 9:30 pm |
Gold Leaf Awards Banquet –
Attendees and Guests
- 2009 Gold Leaf Award Winners
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2010 FSEA Lifetime Achievement Award
- Ed Hughes, Metal Magic
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Complete
List of Speaker Sessions
Questions? Call (785) 271-5816 or email
fsea@fsea.com.
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Co-Locating with the IADD (International
Association of Diecutting and Diemaking)
Mid-Year Leadership Conference
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Convention Activities
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Golf
Tournament
12:00 – 6:00 p.m. $180/person
TPC Louisiana Golf Course
 Named by Golf Digest the “No. 4 Best Upscale
Public Golf Course” when it debuted in 2004, TPC
Louisiana’s championship layout was crafted by
world renowned golf course architect Pete Dye,
with PGA TOUR players Steve Elkington and New
Orleans native Kelly Gibson serving as player
consultants. Situated on 250 acres across the
Mississippi River from New Orleans, the course
features gently rolling hills; numerous wetlands
areas; stately stands of cypress and oak trees;
and four sets of tees on each hole, providing
golfers of all skill levels with a picturesque,
enjoyable challenge.
Format will be a four-player scramble with the
winners announced during the Gold Leaf Awards
Banquet on Saturday evening. The afternoon golf
outing includes practice facilities/range
balls, round trip transportation from the hotel
to the golf course, a box lunch, tournament
staff and services, and all taxes and
gratuities.
Plantation & Swamp Tour
12:00 – 5:00 p.m. $135/person*
Destrehan Plantation
 Leave the city behind and head for the delta
region, where guests will spend 2 1/2 hours
visiting the oldest documented plantation home
in the lower Mississippi River Valley -
Destrehan Plantation. Originally a 1782 French
Colonial gem, the plantation was remodeled in
the 1840s to a classic Greek Revival. The
stateliness and stature of the exterior columns
and balconies are softened by the surrounding
gardens and grounds. With its colorful history
including a training ground after the Civil War,
Destrehan is featured in New Orleans-born writer
Anne Rice’s
“Interview with a Vampire” movie. Enjoy a
tour and delicious lunch buffet on the plantation
grounds!
Louisiana Flatboat Swamp Tour
 After visiting Destrehan, it’s down to the
bayou! Not far from the bright lights and
excitement of
New Orleans, there lies a silent world of
mystery... a world of unmatched primitive
beauty. Experience the beauty and serenity on an
hour-long flatboat ride into the interior of one
of
the wildest swamps and natural areas in North
America. Flourishing with Cypress trees draped
in Spanish moss, wild flowers, and multitudes of
indigenous aquatic plants, the swamp opens a
path to the heart of Louisiana. Guests will
enjoy a history of the massive swampland and
maybe even encounter alligators, egrets,
raccoons, water snakes, and many varieties of
birds as well as exotic plant life. Guests will
even get a peek at an authentic Cajun “trapper’s
shack” nestled in this beautiful swampland.
* Guests must pre-register for this tour by
April 2, 2010, to participate in this event.
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The Spirit of New Orleans
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New Orleans is a captivating city with
an undeniable allure. It is rich in
history and culture, renowned for its
culinary and musical achievements,
revered for its distinctive
architecture, and celebrated for its
revelry.
History and Adventure by Day
Relive the history of New Orleans’ rich
European heritage by exploring the heart
and soul of the city in the famous
French Quarter. Block after block of
cast iron balconies, music clubs,
antique galleries, and eclectic
boutiques make this the city’s most
visited area. Just a few miles away,
venture into what was once known as the
“American sector,” the Garden District,
and stroll through the streets lined
with gracious mansions and elegant
gardens. Visit the Lafayette Cemetery,
the haunting grounds of Anne Rice’s
novel "The
Vampire Lestat." Enjoy diverse wildlife
in the moss-draped swamps of Louisiana.
Take a leisurely cruise through
alligator-filled swamps or jet away on
an airboat adventure through the
marshlands. Journey to Plantation
Country and relax as you sip on mint
juleps while strolling under alleys of
oaks. Tour magnificent antebellum homes,
ripe with family history and stories of
days gone by. You may even catch a
glimpse of a lonely ghost walking along
the Mississippi.
Flavors and Sounds by Night
Savor gourmet fare as New Orleans’
dining scene will satisfy and dazzle
your taste buds. Sample the city’s
eclectic menu with legendary dishes from
every ethnicity, served in popular
neighborhood diners, tiny corner
eateries, and classic restaurants. Enjoy
soulful sounds from Grammy-winning
musicians throughout the famed French
Quarter, where the heart of New Orleans
comes alive. Jazz is said to have been
born here, but the city is home to a
variety of styles including Gospel, Zydeco, Cajun, R&B, Country, the Blues,
Reggae, and good ol’ Rock n’ Roll.
Whether dining, gambling, or dancing
until dawn, New Orleans is truly a city
that never sleeps.
French Quarter Fest
April 9 - 11
New Orleans never needs an excuse to
celebrate, with a festival taking place
around every corner, and the annual
French Quarter Fest is no exception.
Alive with great music and bountiful
food, the popular festival is the
largest free festival of its kind in the
south. Visitors can enjoy more than 250
hours of entertainment featuring more
than 150 musical performances on
seventeen stages throughout the French
Quarter over this three-day weekend.
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Hotel Information
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 The 2010 FSEA National Convention will
take place at the Loews New Orleans
Hotel. This hotel’s big easy charm, with
its plush surroundings, lively flavors,
and extraordinary service, captures the
captivating spirit and style of New
Orleans. Oversized, luxurious guest
rooms offer magnificent views of the
Mississippi River or city skyline, while
onsite Café Adelaide (operated by
Commander’s Palace) and the Swizzle
Stick Bar offer delectable dining. This
Loews property is a perfect place to
experience the best of New Orleans –
located three blocks from the French
Quarter and Riverfront; adjacent to the
Arts District; and across from Harrah’s
Casino.
Rates
Single/Double Guest Room $198/night
Free high-speed internet access in
rooms, unlimited local calls, unlimited
24-hour access to automated business
center, in-room coffee, Balance Spa with
complimentary wellness/fitness center
and indoor lap pool, and valet.
Reservations
Click to make reservations directly
with the
Loews New Orleans Hotel
or call (866) 211-6411. When making reservations,
be sure to identify yourself as part of
the FSEA Convention to receive the group
discount. Room rates are available three
days prior to the convention dates and
three days after, subject to
availability. The room block will be
released on March 17, 2010.
Attire
Welcome Reception: Casual (Outside on
the Cobblestone Piazza d’Italia)
Convention Sessions: Business Casual
(Layering is recommended for varying
room temperatures.)
Gold Leaf Awards Banquet: Evening Attire
Convention Cancellation Policy
Written cancellations received more than
7 days prior to the meeting will qualify
for a 75% refund. No refunds will be
made with less than 7 days prior notice
or for no-shows.
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Airline Reservations
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We also urge you to make your airline reservations as soon as possible to take advantage of available discounts. American Airlines has been chosen as the official carrier for the 2010 FSEA Convention. Fare discounts up to 5% are available by booking online at
www.aa.com or call American at (800) 433-1790 (there is a separate ticketing charge for tickets purchased via the phone or at the airport). Use code 8140AR when making your reservations. For attendees outside the U.S. and Canada, you will need to call your local reservations number and refer to the promotion code. The closest airport is the Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY).
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Car Rental
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We have arranged a special deal with Avis Car Rental. Call (888) 754-8878 for reservations and mention AWD #J990601 to receive the best possible car rental rates available.
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Registration and Pricing
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Sponsors
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A Special
Thanks to the 2009 Gold Leaf Awards
Sponsors
API Foils • Bobst Group North America •
Brausse Group, Inc.
Crown Roll Leaf • Diversified Graphic
Machinery (Iijima, Saroglia)
h+m USA • Infinity Foils, Inc., A UEI
Group Company
ITW Foils • Kurz Transfer Products, L.P.
Matik, Inc. (Gietz Foil Stamping
Technology) • Metal Magic
Owosso Graphic Arts • Sentry Insurance
Universal Engraving, Inc., A UEI Group
Company
A percentage of all entry fees for the
2009 Gold Leaf Awards competition will
be
donated to the Beacon of Hope Resource
Center, a local New Orleans charity
(www.lakewoodbeacon.org),
in support of its ongoing efforts to
rebuild
neighborhoods with homes, parks, and
roadways.
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