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Wednesday, February 18
PDCA Annual Business Meeting
9:00 am-Noon
PDCA is an organization that is constantly moving forward. In
order to stay relevant to our members as well as encourage
new members to join, we are constantly adapting to industry
changes & trends, adapting to new technologies and offering
new member benefits and services. When you attend the
PDCA Annual Business Meeting you are committing yourself to
the success of the organizations mission. Share your thoughts
on the direction we are going and provide YOUR association
feedback. You will hear the “State of the Association” address
and learn ways that you can help promote the success of the
professional contractor. Come witness your national leaders
showcase their individual commitment they make to YOUR
association and advancement of the profession and industry.
PDCA National Associates Meeting
4:30 PM-5:30 PM
All PDCA National Associate members are encouraged to attend.
This annual briefing is an opportunity to discuss the programs
PDCA offers contractors, issues facing National Associates
and what PDCA is doing through out the year.
Thursday, February 19
PDCA Peer Group
Sheraton New Orleans• 8:00 AM-5:00 PM
PDCA's Commercial/Industrial Peer Group is a professionally facilitated
program with 10-12 mid-size - large painting contractors.
While the participating companies are in the same industry they
are non-competing by way of geography. The group discusses
key business issues, establishes benchmarks, sets goals and develops
individual company growth plans. Each group meets 3
- 4 times per year at convenient locations selected by the group
members. For more information on how you can participate contact
Richard Bright at (410) 869-3253 or rbright@pdca.org
*Unless noted, all meetings and events will take place at the Morial
Convention Center in New Orleans.
PACE Meetings and Events
Friday, February 13
Habitat For Humanity
8:00 AM-4:00 PM
In 2008, New Orleans Area Habitat for Humanity celebrated 25
years of building in metro New Orleans. In the past 25 years, over
200 families have benefited from NOAHH's affordable homeconstruction
program; 101 of these families have received homes
since Hurricanes Katrina and Rita devastated the Gulf Coast.
Join NOAHH and Benjamin Moore and PACE in continuing this
tradition of helping others by volunteering to help more families
realize their dream of home ownership.
You will be required to fill out waivers to participate.
Transportation and lunch will be provided. The type of project
and location will not be assigned until several weeks prior to
the event.
Saturday, February 14
Habitat For Humanity
8:00 AM-4:00 PM
If you couldn’t join us on Friday, hopefully Saturday fits into
your schedule!
Sunday, February 15
Laissez Les Bons Temps Rouler!
(Let the Good Times Roll!) Welcome Reception
5:30 PM - 7:00 PM
PACE and Carboline know how to throw a party and you’re invited!
Everyone knows that New Orleans is famous for its Mardi
Gras celebrations so what better way to welcome PACE attendees
to the crescent city then with an authentic Mardi Gras celebration!
While Fat Tuesday is still a week away we can celebrate
in style. Pass under the gorgeous purple, gold and green drapes
adorned with decorative masks to a party like no other! Visit with
old friends and new while sampling local flavors and refreshing
libations. The snappy sounds of a Cajun Zydeco band keeps the
beat pulsing but wait that’s not all – do you hear it? Here comes
the brass band complete with grand marshal for PACE’s very
own mini Mardi Gras parade. Colorful revelers and mini floats
meander throughout the room bringing their merriment to all!
A perfect way to begin the PACE 2009 Convention!
Monday, February 16
PACE General Session
8:00 AM-9:30 AM
Achieving balance in life is the ultimate barometer
of success. In these hectic times,
Michael Broome teaches his audience to
focus their talents and have faith not only in
our system, but in their ability to make the
system work for them. Motivation, people
management, family life, self-esteem and
goal-setting strategies are delivered in a
humorous and self-deprecating style. This,
coming from a man who raises cattle as a sideline. He says
farming is the most satisfying way that he knows to lose money.
Join us for the PACE General Session to kick off a convention
that will be as memorable as the keynote speaker.
**Emerging Leaders Education Program
(formerly Young Contractors Education Program)
9:45 AM-4:30 PM
The PACE Emerging Leaders Program is a highly provocative
program that provides attendees with leadership development
training and the necessary tools to not only work within the family
business but to set higher goals within any organization.
**To qualify for complimentary registration to this program
and PACE 2009, you must:
1. Be the son, daughter, son in law, daughter in law,
niece or nephew of the owner;
2. Under 35;
3. Never received complimentary registration to a
previous Young Contractor’s Program; and,
4. You must register with a full conference, PACE
attendee.
This is an incredible opportunity for emerging contractors
in a family business to learn, network and develop lifelong
friendships. Paid PACE 2009 attendees are also encouraged
to attend.