Summer Membership Meeting
	Radisson Hotel & Suites Town Lake - Austin, Texas May 2 & 3, 2008 Friday, May 2     8:15 am - 12:30 pm Possible Plant Tour 10:00 am - 2:00 pm Spouse & Guest activities 2:00 - 5:00 pm Board of Directors Meeting 6:00-7:30 pm Registration   6:30-8:00 pm Welcome Reception Saturday, May 3   8:00 am Registration   8:00-9:00 am Breakfast & Speaker on Austin                     9:00 am - noon Presentations & Roundtable Discussions   1:30-5:30 pm Golf or Old Pecan Street Festival   6:30-8:00 pm Dinner at Fogo de Chao         Sunday, May 4 Departure MEETING DETAILS REGISTRATION: The registration fee for members will be $200 US for the first  person from a member company and $150 for each additional representative from the same company. Guests may attend the breakfasts and the Welcome Reception at no charge. Non-members may attend one SPIDA meeting before joining. Non-member registration fee for the Summer Meeting is $250 US.  To register, complete the form found at   Summer Meeting Registration by fax or by mail or register online, PROGRAM INFORMATION:    Several important industry topics will be discussed at the Saturday morning program. ACCOMMODATIONS:   The Radisson Hotel & Suites, located in the heart of colorful Austin, Texas, is located on beautiful Town Lake. For reservations, contact the hotel at (512) 478-9611. The special room rate of $149 is available until April 11. Since May is a very popular time in Austin, make your reservations early.  Be sure to mention that you are with the Spiral Duct Manufacturers Association to receive the group rate. GOLF:    Golfers will have the chance to play together Saturday afternoon, May 3 at Avery Ranch Golf Club.  Cost to play is $73 which includes greens fees and carts.  Rental clubs are available at $50 (Calloway clubs).  To preview the course go to http://www.averyranchgolf.com SPECIAL DINNER:  Dinner on Saturday evening will be at Fogo de Chao, located four blocks from the hotel. This restaurant combines centuries-old culinary tradition of churrasco, the Gaucho way of roasting meats over pits of open fire, with a focus on exceptional customer service.  We hope that you are able to join us for this unique Southern Brazilian steakhouse experience. SHOPPING, TOURS, ETC.:  Within walking distance from the Radisson Hotel are many of Austin's first-class entertainment venues, restaurants and festive nightlife available on 6th Street and the trendy Warehouse District.  Or immerse yourself in the rich history of Texas by taking a stroll down to Texas State Capitol or The Texas State Governor's Mansion.  Take advantage of the popular Town Lake Hike & Bike Trails that are located behind the hotel-  there you will find 8.5 miles of Austin's most popular paths where walkers, joggers, and bikers peacefully co-exist.  SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES:  Member companies have an opportunity to support SPIDA programs through sponsorship.  To see the different levels of sponsorship available and the associated benefits, go to Sponsorship Opportunities to become a sponsor.
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