Nov/Dec 2008 - AGRR Magazine

National Windshield RepairAssociation Annual ConferenceSchedule at a GlanceThursday, November 67:30 a.m. – 6:00 p.m. Conference Registration Open10:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. Walt Gorman MemorialWindshield Repair Olympics(co-sponsored by NWRA)Friday, November 77:30 a.m. – 6:00 p.m. Conference Registration Open8:00 a.m. – 8:30 a.m. Opening and Welcome8:30 a.m. – 10:00 a.m. NWRA Green Glass Initiative10:15 a.m. – 11:45 p.m. Internet Marketing forthe Repair CommunityNoon – 1:00 p.m. Networking Lunch (NWRA Boardof Directors meeting)1:00 p.m. – 1:45 p.m. International Autobody Congressand Exposition (NACE)2:00 p.m. – 3:15 p.m. Insurance Industry Panel3:15 p.m. – 4:00 p.m. Automotive Glazing Trends4:00 p.m. – 4:45 p.m. Repair of Laminated Glass Certification5:00 p.m. – 5:30 p.m. NWRA Repair of LaminatedGlass Certification Examination6:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m. Welcoming Cocktail PartyView the entire schedule online atwww.nwrassn.org/conference2008.php.Independent Glass Association (IGA)Fall Marketing ConferenceSchedule at a GlanceFriday, November 77:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m. Conference Registration Open8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. Auto Glass Technician OlympicsPreliminary Heats (co-sponsored by IGA)10:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. Auto Glass Expo @ NACE6:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m. Welcoming Cocktail PartySaturday, November 87:30 a.m. – Noon Conference Registration Open8:00 a.m. – 8:30 a.m. Opening and Welcome8:30 a.m. – 9:15 a.m. IGA Anti-Steering Initiative9:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. Auto Glass Technician Olympics – Finals(co-sponsored by IGA)9:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. Auto Glass Expo @ NACE9:30 a.m. – 10:15 a.m. Is Radio Relevant?10:30 a.m. – Noon Internet Marketing 3011:00 p.m. – 1:45 p.m. Selling the Value of Your Own Brand2:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m. Sustainability – Growing Your BusinessThrough Environmentally FriendlyBusiness Practices3:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m. IGA Auto Glass TechnicianCertification ExaminationView the entire schedule online atwww.iga.org/Fall_Marketing_Conference.php.Third Annual Walt Gorman MemorialWindshield Repair OlympicsSchedule at a GlanceThursday, November 6, 20087:30 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. Registration Open10:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. Walt GormanMemorial WindshieldRepair Olympics4:00 p.m. – 4:30 p.m. Awards AnnouncedView the entire schedule online atwww.windshieldrepairolympics.com.Fourth AnnualAuto Glass Technician OlympicsSchedule at a GlanceFriday, November 7, 20087:30 a.m. – 6:00 p.m. Registration Open8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. Preliminary HeatsSaturday, November 8, 20087:30 a.m. – Noon Registration Open9:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. FinalsView the entire schedule online atwww.autoglasstechnicianolympics.com.International Auto Glass Safety(AGRSS) ConferenceSchedule at a GlanceTuesday, November 42:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m. Conference Registration Open2:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m. AGRSS Committee Meetings(except for Standards Committee)5:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m. AGRSS Board of Directors MeetingWednesday, November 57:30 a.m. – 6:00 p.m. Conference Registration Open8:00 a.m. – 8:30 a.m. Welcome and “State of theAGRSS Council” Address8:30 a.m. – 9:30 a.m. Glass Plastics Technology & What It WillMean to Auto Glass Service Companies9:45 a.m. – 11:00 a.m.Ten Worst Shop Horrors11:00 a.m. – Noon Validation Support fromAdhesive ManufacturersNoon – 1:00 p.m. Lunch (on your own)1:00 p.m. – 2:30 p.m. Standards Update: Validation3:00 p.m. – 3:45 p.m. Automotive Safety Performance Testing4:00 p.m. – 4:45 p.m. Introducing the AGRSS Code of Ethics6:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m. Welcoming Cocktail Party andAGRSS Charity AuctionThursday, November 67:30 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. Conference Registration Open8:30 a.m. – 9:30 a.m. Keynote Address by NFLGreat Archie Manning9:45 a.m. – 10:45 a.m. CAP: How to Make YourCustomers Aware of AGRSS11:00 a.m. – Noon Roof Crush Standards1:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m. AGRSS Standards Committee Meeting5:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m. AGRSS Board Meeting (if needed)View the entire schedule online at www.agrss.com/conference/.www.agrrmag.com November/December 2008 AGRR 41