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DEALER ISSUESSEPT/OCT 2008United Stationers is workingclosely with Rosen Shingle Creekto make our meeting as “green”as possible. We have worked toget biodegradable disposablecups where possible, to use locallysuppliedfood, to use linennapkins where possible insteadof paper, to employ biodegradable wooden coffee stirrersinstead of plastic, to utilize paperless check-in (guests signon an electronic key pad), and to have newspapers stackedin elevator landings rather than delivered individually tohotel rooms to minimize waste. Recycling containers will beplaced on the tradeshow floor as well as throughout themeeting space. Our signage will be biodegradable, and wewill print all handouts double-sided.In addition, Rosen Shingle Creek works on a continuousbasis to implement its own environmentally conscious processesand has received Florida Green Lodge Certification.“We take environmental responsibilities to heart. We madeit a point in the design phase to conserve water and energyGreening our Meetingand reduce waste as much as possible, and as a result, wesave valuable resources,” said Harris Rosen, president/COO,Rosen Hotels & Resorts. “Guests may never notice the smallchanges we’ve made to help save our planet, but we dothem because it’s simply the right thing to do.”Examples of green efforts by Rosen Shingle Creek include:• Towel and linen reuse programs in guestrooms• Low flow toilets in guestrooms• Energy Star rated equipment in kitchen and laundry• Sensor outdoor lighting (100%)• High energy efficient lighting (fluorescent)• All newspapers on property are recycled• Bins for recycling plastic bottles are providedin all guest vending areas• Paper towels, bathroom tissue and facial tissueall contain post-consumer recycled content• Cleaning products used have earned the Green Seal.Vision2009AGENDAWEDNESDAY 11/5 THURSDAY 11/6 FRIDAY 11/7 SATURDAY 11/8ArrivalsAll dayWelcome Reception6:30pm–8:30pmBuffet Breakfast6:30am–7:45amGeneral Session8:00am–10:30amSeminars10:45am–11:45amLunch11:45am–1:00pmDirect AccessFurniture Showroom1:00pm–5:00pmSeminars (continued)1:00pm–5:30pmDirect Access Seminar2:00pm–2:30pmDirect Access Seminar4:00pm–4:30pm“Thursday Night inBlack & White”Reception sponsored by HP7:00pm—10:00pmBuffet Breakfast7:00am-8:15amGeneral Sessionwith Guest SpeakerBill Strickland8:30am-10:00amDirect AccessFurniture Showroom10:00am–2:00pmSeminars10:15am–11:15amDirect Access Seminar10:30am–11:00pmTrade Show11:30pm–4:30pmLunch(on Trade Show Floor)11:30am–1:00pmDirect Access Seminar1:00pm-1:30pmGala Dinnerfeaturing Dennis Miller7:00pm-10:00pmBreakfast6:30am–8:30amDeparturesAll day28OFFICELINE | www.ussco.com