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2018 APA Annual ConventionSeptember 21-24, 2018

Gaylord National Resort & Convention Center – National Harbor, Maryland

2018 ONSITE PROGRAM

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WELCOME ATTENDEES

SEPTEMBER 21-24, 2018GAYLORD NATIONAL RESORT & CONVENTION CENTER

On behalf of the Architectural Precast Association’s Board of Directors and staff, we welcome you to the 2018 APA Convention! We are pleased you have joined us and know everyone attending the convention will take away great knowledge and benefits from their participation. We hope that you enjoy your stay in National Harbor, Maryland!

GENERAL INFORMATIONSchedule of Events & Hotel MapA detailed Schedule of Events is located on pages 4 – 5 of this program and includes information on the educa-tional sessions and events taking place during the convention. To assist you in locating the sessions and events, a layout of the Gaylord National Resort & Convention Center is shown on the back cover of the program.

Please see an APA staff member at the registration desk if you have any questions or need assistance during the convention.

Name Badge InformationBe sure to wear your name badge at all times. Your badge is your ticket to attend the events during the conven-tion.

Event TicketsThe APA Friday Opening Night Event, Saturday Reception and Sunday Awards Dinner all require registration for admission. Beverage tickets are included behind your name badge if you have pre-registered for these events or if you have purchased a Full Registration. Additional registrations for these events may also be purchased at the APA registration desk.

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FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 21 8:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. APA Personnel Certification Committee Meeting (Eastern Shore 3)

2:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m. APA Board of Directors Meeting (Eastern Shore 3)

3:00 p.m. – 5:30 p.m. Table Top Displays Setup & Vendor Registration (Eastern Shore Wharf Patio 2)

4:00 p.m. – 5:30 p.m. Registration Open (Eastern Shore Wharf Patio 2)

6:30 p.m. – 8:30 p.m. Opening Night Event (Lower Atrium)

SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 22Registration Open (Eastern Shore Wharf Patio 2)

Associate Displays Open (Eastern Shore 2)

General Membership Meeting (Eastern Shore 2)

GENERAL SESSION IBrendan M. Dunn, P.A. (Eastern Shore 2) Federal Tax Reform and its Impact on Your Bottom Line

Spouse / Guest Program (Off property on the Flight Deck) The Flight Deck & Capital Wheel

Break / Associate Displays (Eastern Shore 2)

GENERAL SESSION IIJV Venable, Leadership Coach (Eastern Shore 2) Leading High Performance Teams

Break / Associate Displays (Eastern Shore 2)

Associates Corner / Sponsor Presentations

8:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m.

8:30 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.

8:30 a.m. – 9:00 a.m.

9:00 a.m. – 10:00 a.m.

10:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.

10:00 a.m. – 10:15 a.m.

10:15 a.m. – 11:45 a.m.

11:45 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.

12:00 p.m. – 12:30 p.m.

6:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m. Cocktail Reception (Lower Atrium)

SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 23 8:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m. Registration Open (Eastern Shore Wharf Patio 2)

8:15 a.m. – 10:45 a.m. Associate Displays Open (Eastern Shore 2)

8:30 a.m. – 9:30 a.m. GENERAL SESSION IIIRob Barbour & Bob Fitzgerald - Watt Tieder, LLP (Eastern Shore 2) Recent Trends in Construction Law and What They Mean to Your Business!

9:30 a.m. – 9:45 a.m. Break / Associate Displays (Eastern Shore 2)

SCHEDULE OF EVENTS (as of 8/29/2018)

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SCHEDULE OF EVENTS

SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 23 CONT’D 9:45 a.m. – 10:45 a.m. ROUNDTABLE DISCUSSION SESSION (Eastern Shore 2)

10:45 a.m. – 11:30 a.m. Table Top Displays Breakdown

12:00 p.m. 5th Annual JBT Championship Golf Tournament (Lake Presidential) Pre-registration & additional fees required.

6:30 p.m. – 8:30 p.m. Dinner, Awards Ceremony & Swearing in of APA Board of Directors (Lower Atrium)

MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 24 8:00 a.m. Bus departs the Gaylord National Resort & Convention Center

8:30 a.m. Breakfast and tour at Arban & Carosi

10:00 a.m. Bus departs for Smith - Midland

11:00 a.m. Tour Smith - Midland

12:00 p.m.   Bus departs for Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport

1:00 p.m. Drop – off at Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport

1:30 p.m. Final drop at the Gaylord National Resort & Convention Center

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LEADING HIGH PERFORMING TEAMS Speaker: JV VENABLE, Leadership Coach

About JV Venable JV served as the Commander and Demonstration Leader, USAF Thunderbirds, flying the lead in every air-show for two years. He was a graduate of the USAF Fighter Weapons School (Top Gun) and served as the Commander of the US Air Force’s largest Expeditionary Group. A sought-after speaker and author of the page-turner “Breaking the Trust Barrier” JV Venable teaches, entertains, and inspires audiences around the world. JV draws on more than thirty years of experience to teach people how to lead high perfor-mance teams by breaking down the barriers of trust. His programs on building the following of a lifetime are in global demand, and in showing clients not just “how to” but also “why to,” he stirs individuals and companies to create real, lasting change.

FEDERAL TAX REFORM AND ITS IMPACT ON YOUR BOTTOM LINE Speaker: Brendan M. Dunn, Partner at Akin, Gump, Strauss, Hauer & Feld, LLP

About Brendan Dunn Brendan M. Dunn is a public law and policy partner. His practice focuses on tax, international trade and financial services policy. Prior to joining Akin, Gump, Strauss, Hauer & Feld, LLP, Mr. Dunn served as chief advisor to Majority Leader McConnell and the Senate Republican leadership on tax, trade, financial ser-vices and pension matters before Congress. He was the key staff architect of Majority Leader McConnell’s endeavors with respect to the historic passage of the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act in December 2017.

RECENT TRENDS IN CONSTRUCTION LAW AND WHAT THEY MEAN TO YOUR BUSINESS Speakers: Robert Barbour, Partner & Bob Fitzgerald, Of Counsel at Watt Tieder

About Robert Barbour Robert Barbour assists owners, contractors and sureties with troubled projects, solving complex con-struction, engineering and design-related issues without the need for formal dispute resolution whenev-er practical. In litigated matters, he has served as lead counsel on a wide variety of large and complicat-ed construction disputes that were resolved in federal and state courts and in arbitration. Rob also has extensive experience in resolving disputes through the use of mediation and other alternative dispute resolution techniques. He has represented and worked with numerous ENR-Top 400 contractors and many of the country’s largest surety companies.

About Bob FitzgeraldFor over three decades, Bob Fitzgerald has been engaged in a construction contract legal practice focusing on the preparation and negotiation of prime and subcontract documents with the resolution of claims for additional time and money under both public and private construction contracts.

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APA would like to extend its appreciation and gratitude to the 2018 Associate Sponsors. This convention would not be possible without the support of our sponsors. Please be sure to visit the table top displays

during the convention, not only to learn about all of the services and products available, but to also thank the sponsors for their participation.

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CONVENTION ACTIVITIES

APA OPENING NIGHT PARTY Friday, September 21 ~ 6:30 p.m. – 8:30 p.m. Located in the Lower Atrium

Enjoy entertainment, food and networking with your colleagues. Make plans to attend and kickoff the APA convention!

SPOUSE / GUEST PROGRAM Saturday, September 22 ~ 10:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. Located at the Flight Deck and Capital Wheel (Pre-registration and additional fees required.)

While the producers & associates are in sessions, make plans to join other spouse/guest attendees for a lovely morning on the Capital Flight Deck. Mimosas & light brunch bites will be served as each guest has the opportunity to enjoy a ride on the Capital Wheel. The Capital Wheel provides a beautiful view of the Potomac River waterfront as well as the National Cathedral, Washington Monument, the City of Alexandria, and Prince George’s County.This is a private event only open to APA pre-registered attendees.

5TH ANNUAL JBT CHAMPIONSHIP GOLF TOURNAMENTSunday, September 23 ~ 12:00 p.m.Lake Presidential Golf CLub3151 Presidential Golf Drive Upper Marlboro, MD 20774301.627.8577www.lakepresidential.com(Pre-registration and additional fees required.)Scan the QR Code for directions

If you would like to make a donation to The Cure Starts Now Foundation in memory of John Bradley Thompson, please visit the convention registration desk for more information.

APA DINNER, AWARDS CEREMONY & SWEARING IN OF BOARD OF DIRECTORSSunday, September 23 ~ 6:30 p.m. – 8:30 p.m. Located in the Lower Atrium

The Awards Dinner, Ceremony and Swearing in of new officers and directors will take place on Sunday evening. Please join us for dinner and recognizing those in the industry for their outstanding achievements.

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APA PLANT TOURS Monday, September 24 ~ 8:00 a.m. – 1:30 p.m.

ARBAN & CAROSI, INC. 13800 Dawson Beach Rd, Woodbridge, VA 22191

The partnership of Arban & Carosi, Inc. began as two separate companies, both founded around 1915. Arban Brothers Cast Stone was a cast stone producer in Alexandria, VA, and was founded by John V. Arban, Sr. Washington Ornamental Plaster was an ornamental plaster shop in Georgetown and founded by Nicholas Carosi, Sr. The companies began working together in the mid-1920’s when Mr. Carosi was hired by Arban Brothers to build plaster models for their cast stone.

Arban & Carosi as a true partnership between the two men, John V. Arban, Sr. and Nicholas Carosi, Sr. was formed sometime in 1937. Their vision and foresight, created a facility large enough to handle the growing product and demand while also providing the ergonomics and flexibility to maintain their high standard of quality. The facility, now over forty years old, is still considered one of the finest architectural precast plants in the country.

SMITH-MIDLAND CORPORATION 5119 Catlett Rd, Midland, VA 22728

In 1960, David G. Smith produced the first Smith-Midland precast product, the Smith-Cattleguard in Midland, Virginia. Their facilities expanded from a small farm outbuilding to a modern complex of office and production buildings on a 20 acre site, with a second manufacturing facility in Reidsville, North Carolina. In 1985, in celebration of a quarter century of progress and to better represent the diversity of their products, the name of the company was changed from Smith Cattleguard Company to Smith-Midland Corporation and Smith-Carolina Corporation.

From the beginning, Smith-Midland has provided innovative, high quality precast concrete products backed by superior service. Mid-land strives for Excellence in the production of Precast Concrete, and they welcome the opportunity to share that excellence with us.

IMPORTANT INFORMATIONBus Pick Up: If you pre-registered to ride the mini charter bus please be ready for pick up at 7:45 AM at the hotel bus loop located between the hotel/self-parking garage off of St. George Blvd, which is just to the left of the building when facing the front drive. There is a pineapple-shaped fountain in the middle.

Directions: If you are driving yourself to the plant tours you may use the addresses above in your personal GPS system or you can scan the QR code on this page with your smart phone and it will provide directions for our entire route.

CONVENTION ACTIVITIES

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JOHN BRADLEY THOMPSON THE CURE STARTS NOWIn June of 2013, the Jesse Thompson family was delivered the devastating news that their son, John Bradley had a Diffused Intrinsic Pontine Glioma (DIPG), an inoperable brain tumor that affects less than 300 kids per year and yields just a 2% survival rate. John, his family and his community banded together for ten months, but sadly, John lost his battle in April 2014.

Many believe that DIPG holds the secret to curing most, if not all, forms of cancer. The Cure Starts Now Cancer Foundation is one of the only cancer foundations dedicated to finding a “homerun” cure. However, this particular form of Pediatric Brain Cancer research receives little to no federal funding since there are so few kids diagnosed on a yearly basis (approximately 300). No parent should ever be delivered this devastating news. The money raised through The Cure Starts Now is used in the best possible manner, minimizing wasted spending and fighting cancer on knowledge and research, not just the numbers. Because of this experience, the Thompson family is heavily involved with the foundation and APA would like to show their support as well.

If you would like to support this worthwhile cause, donation forms are available at the convention registration desk.

CONVENTION ACTIVITIES

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GAYLORD NATIONAL RESORT & CONVENTION CENTER

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