73rd Annual. Convention & Business Meeting. JW Marriott Scottsdale Camelback Inn Resort & Spa

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1 73rd Annual Convention & Business Meeting JW Marriott Scottsdale Camelback Inn Resort & Spa Scottsdale, AZ April 24 - April 27, 2014

2 Convention Schedule Thursday - April 24 Thursday - continued Friday - continued **Room Locations and Times Subject to Change** BOARD OF DIRECTORS MEETING Time: 8:00 AM - 12:00 PM (Breakfast 7:30-9:00 AM) Attire: Jacket and Tie NOTE: This meeting is open only to employees of companies that are MDNA members in good standing. CONVENTION REGISTRATION, EXHIBITS & CATALOG SHOW Time: 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM An opportunity to display at least 200 copies of one of your sales catalogs or brochures in the registration/ exhibits area. REGISTRATION LUNCH BUFFET Time: Noon - 2:00 PM Location: TBA KICKOFF EVENT Be Ready for the Annual Fun Start of the Convention! Time: 2:00 PM - 4:00 PM Attire: Casual HOWDY PARDNER Time: 7:00 PM -10:00 PM Location: Mummy Mountain Strap on your spurs and join us for the opening night Welcome Party! We will celebrate the western heritage of Arizona MDNA style. The unique outdoor mountain setting will be the perfect venue to say Howdy Pardner to MDNA friends. Come hungry for a western spread sure to please every appetite. So put on your boots and western attire and be ready to dine and dance under the stars just like the resort used to do when it first opened in Cocktails and full Dinner Buffet Casual and Western Wear Encouraged Woman should not wear heels HOSPITALITY SUITE Time: 10:00 PM -11:00 PM Location: TBA Cocktails and Dessert Friday - April 25 CONTINENTAL BREAKFAST Time: 8:00 AM - 9:00 AM CONVENTION REGISTRATION EXHIBITS & CATALOG SHOW Time: 8:00 AM - 2:00 PM Spouse Tour The Desert Botanical Garden Time: 9:00 AM - 1:30 PM Location: Bus departs from front of hotel See Optional Activities Page 4 SOCIAL MEDIA 101 HOW TO TAKE YOUR BUSINESS TO INFINITY AND BEYOND Time: 9:00 AM - 10:15 AM Find out how you can use Social Media to advance your business. Learn what the key sites are and what you should be doing right now to be in the game. Discover how social media is successfully being utilized by other businesses and which platforms make the most sense. Your takeaway will be the knowledge necessary to start to create your own buzz and make connections with influencers in the industry. AMEA PRESENTS THE PRICE IS RIGHT Time: 10:30 AM - 12:00 PM AMEA Appraiser, you re the next contestant on the Price Is Right, Come On Down! Contestants will win fabulous prizes and earn continuing education credit hours while they learn about equipment valuation with the industry s leading experts! You won t want to miss out on the fun and you might learn a few things as well! OPTIONAL GOLF TOURNAMENT Time: 1:00 PM Location: Camelback Golf Club s Ambiente Course Transportation departs from front of hotel See Optional Activities Page 4

3 Convention Schedule Friday - continued Friday Night COCKTAIL RECEPTION Time: 7:00 PM - 10:00 PM Location: Sonoran Patio Join us for a reception on the Sonoran Terrace. The breathtaking views of Camelback Mountain will be a compliment to the food, beverages and company. Cocktail Party and hors d oeuvres Attire: Resort casual, jackets for men are not required Saturday - April 26 CONVENTION REGISTRATION, EXHIBITS & CATALOG SHOW Time: 8:00 AM - 2:00 PM BREAKFAST & ANNUAL MEETING Time: 8:30 AM - 10:30 AM Your MDNA President, Officer Team, and Chairmen will report to you the progress and plans that our various committees and subsidiaries (Including Membership, Public Relations, Chapter Leadership, AMEA, and LOCATOR) are making to help maintain a strong and growing MDNA. Also included in the Annual Meeting is the election of new National Officers. Attire: Jackets and ties required for Presenters Note: The Annual Meeting portion will start at 9:00 AM and at that time all Non MDNA Members will be asked to leave the Room. Saturday - continued Trucking 101 Time: 10:45 AM 11:45 PM Learn how to load a machine, how to photograph a machine on the truck, how to avoid liability, how to assist the driver and the rigger, your responsibilities and more. LUNCH/ Key Note Speaker Dave Sherman Filling Your Funnel Faster, How to Meet More People, Do More Business and Make More Money! Time: 12:00 PM - 1:30 PM The simplest, easiest and most cost effective way to generate more sales for your business is by filling your funnel with lots of prospects. Unfortunately, most business people don t have the tips, tools or techniques necessary to make this happen. Does this sound like you? If so, this program is for you! In this engaging, educational and entertaining program, Dave Sherman will share with you some easy to understand and simple to apply tips that will help you fill your funnel in no time. You will learn: How to Meet and Connect with More New People The Four Most Powerful Words in the World of Business How to Overcome Any Fears and Discomforts You Might Have about Prospecting Where to Go, What to Say and What to Do AND SO MUCH MORE! Saturday - continued NETWORKING 101 Our version of Speed Dating MDNA Speed Deal Making Time: 1:30 PM - 2:30 PM This will be a great opportunity to practice what you just learned, and prove to yourself that it works. BOARD OF DIRECTORS MEETING Time: 2:30 PM - 3:00 PM Attire: Jackets are not required for this meeting PRESIDENT S RECEPTION Time: 7:00 PM - 8:00 PM Location: Camelback Patio PRESIDENT S BANQUET Time: 8:00 PM - 12:00 AM Location: Ballroom The President s Gala is always a special evening. We will celebrate with a plated dinner featuring the Inn at Camelback Mountain s awardwinning cuisine. Enjoy an evening of great music and dancing. Plated Dinner Open Bar Cocktail Attire (jacket with or without tie, cocktail dress) Sunday - April 27 CHECKOUT

4 Optional Activities Friday, April 25th MDNA Golf Tournament $145 Per Person. We will be playing the Ambiente course, which is the Camelback Golf Club s newest course having just opened at the end of This $10 million new course is the ultimate luxury golf experience featuring 18 challenging, sophisticated, breathtaking holes of golf that you have to play to believe. Transportation to the golf course departs at 1:00 PM Shotgun start at 1:30 PM Price includes green fees and cart Name of Golfer: Company: Golfer Skill level or handicap: MDNA Spouse Event - Tour of Botanical Garden and Lunch Spouses will be treated to a tour of the world famous Desert Botanical Garden. Located on 145 acres within the beautiful Papago Park, it is home to more than 10,000 plants from deserts around the world. The natural beauty of the plants is highlighted by the spectacular exhibit of glasswork by the famed artist Dale Chihuly. This is a unique opportunity to see Chihuly s art outdoors combined with the landscape of Arizona. Following the exhibit we will enjoy our favorite part of the morning, a luncheon when we have an opportunity to visit with old and new friends. Attire is casual Pre-registration is required Open to spouses and children only Name of Spouse: Company: You must register for your activity of choice. Please complete this form and return it along with the Convention Registration Form. Be sure to include payment for Optional Activities in with your Convention Registration Fee.

5 Convention Registration Form 1. INITIAL REGISTRANT (Register your spouse, partner, salesperson, etc., below at Line 2 Additional Registrant ) Name Firm Address City/State/Zip *FAX your completed form to: Phone hours a day. Fax *PHONE or We ve made it easy to register... MAIL your completed form with payment: MDNA Annual Convention, 315 S. Patrick St., Alexandria, VA , USA , 9 AM to 5 PM EST *only if paying by credit card Check here if you require special accommodations to fully participate. Attach a written description of your needs. Check here if you have dietary restrictions. We will contact you closer to the Convention to get detailed information. 2. ADDITIONAL REGISTRANT - Spouse, Partner, Salesperson, etc. (Please print clearly or type) Unless otherwise indicated, additional registrant badge will reflect same firm name and address as initial registrant. Name Nickname (for badge) Name(s)of Children Check here if you require special accommodations to fully participate. Attach a written description of your needs. Check here if you have dietary restrictions. We will contact you closer to the Convention to get detailed information. 3. REGISTRATION CATEGORY Preregistration Policy - To be considered preregistered, your firm s 2014 membership dues must be paid, and your paid registration must be received at MDNA by April 4th. After this date, all registrations, changes, or replacements must be processed onsite. Eligible walk-ins and replacements are always welcome. Cancellation Policy (no exceptions) - To qualify for a refund, cancellations must be received in writing and postmarked no later than April 4, A $50 administrative fee will be deducted for each registration canceled. Replacements are always welcome and no-shows will be billed. No refunds will be given on registrations canceled after April 4, Qualified Representative of MDNA Member Firm Additional Registrant (spouse, partner, salesperson) Children years old Children 12 and under (Kid s meals) Postmarked: Your firm s 2014 MDNA membership dues must be paid before you may register. Registrations from individuals whose firm s dues are not paid will be returned. Nonmember (no discounts apply) Before 4/4 $675 $675 $450 $200 $775 After 4/4 $700 $700 $500 $250 $775 Golf (See Page 4 for Details and Pricing) Spouse Event - no additional cost however pre-registration is required $145 TOTAL PLEASE TELL TELL US... US... Is this your first MDNA Annual Convention? Yes Yes Will you attend the MDNA Board meeting Thursday, May 6? Yes Register Will you me attend for the the MDNA AMEA Membership Board meeting Exam, Thursday, Friday April May Yes Saturday, May 8? Yes Saturday, April 26 Yes 5. PAYMENT ENCLOSED (check drawn on U.S. bank in U.S. Funds) (Circle One) Discover MasterCard Visa American Express AMOUNT $ Name (as it appears on credit card) CARD NO. Exp. Date SIGNATURE

6 MDNA Annual Convention Definitions & Guidelines Qualified Representative of MDNA Member Firm For the purpose of determining the appropriate registration fee, a Qualified Representative of an MDNA Member firm is defined as the following: an employee or official representative from a firm which is an MDNA member in good standing that has paid their 2014 membership dues, or the spouse (or other family member) or personal guest of such employee or official representative. Representatives may not be employed in a full-time or part-time capacity by any firm which meets the eligibility requirements for MDNA membership, without being an MDNA member. All other individuals must pay the Nonmember fee. Member firms represented at the convention may display stock lists or other advertising brochures in the room reserved for that purpose. Representatives of firms may give such materials to an individual at any time if that individual specifically requests it. Other distribution procedures are the responsibility and prerogative of the officers in charge of the convention. Anyone having questions about these convention guidelines should address them to Convention Committee Chairman, John W. Conroy, CEA, Machinery International Corp., 20 Commerce Dr., North Branford, CT Guidelines for Nonmember Attendees at MDNA Functions* 1. Individuals who work in companies which are not members of MDNA may attend an MDNA Annual Convention, Weekend with the Pros, or other such program, once every five years, provided they are sponsored by a qualified representative of an active MDNA member in good standing, except individuals who have worked for companies which have been expelled, terminated, or suspended. Registration fees for nonmembers are the responsibility of the member host and such nonmembers may not publicly display or offer stock lists or other advertising materials. 2. Individuals who work in companies which have been expelled or were employees of those companies at the time of such expulsion may not attend the above functions unless they are current bona fide employees of member companies in good standing. 3. Individuals who work in companies which have been suspended or who were employees of those companies at the time of such suspension may attend the above functions as the guests of an active member once every five years, but only with the permission of the MDNA President. The President, in making this decision, should take into account whether the reason for the suspension has been corrected and whether there remain any accounts outstanding to MDNA or any of its subsidiaries. 4. Individuals who work in companies which have been terminated for nonpayment of dues or individuals who were employees of companies at the time of such termination may attend the above functions provided they are sponsored by an active member once every five years, but only with the permission of the MDNA President. The President, in making this decision, should take into account whether the reason for the nonpayment of dues which caused the termination has been corrected. NOTE: Attendance at business meetings, seminars, committee meetings and other functions dealing specifically with internal association affairs is limited to individuals employed by MDNA members, although attorneys, accountants and other outside specialists retained by member firms may attend such functions. *These guidelines apply only to employees of companies which may be eligible for MDNA membership, e.g. machinery dealers, auctioneers, etc. For guidelines that apply to suppliers to the trade or nonmember sponsors at events, see below. Guidelines for Suppliers, Vendors & Sponsors Attending MDNA Functions 1. All exhibitor, sponsor, and registration fees must be paid in full at least two weeks prior to the opening day of the convention or other such function to which guests who are not machinery dealers are invited. 2. Attendance at business meetings, seminars, committee meetings and other functions dealing specifically with internal association affairs is limited to individuals employed by MDNA members. 3. Only vendors which are official exhibitors may display sales literature and other advertising materials, or solicit members or guests in any way. Such literature and advertising displays are limited to the exhibitor s booth area. Although exhibitors are welcome to attend meal and social functions which are included in their exhibitor s fee, or those functions to which they have purchased additional tickets, members and guests should not be actively solicited during meal or social functions. 4. Vendors and suppliers which are not exhibitors may distribute gifts or other mementos only during the time and at the location designated during registration the first day of the Annual Convention. The MDNA Executive Vice President must be alerted at least four weeks prior to the convention opening day in order to ensure that the donor has a reserved table, a sign, and a listing in the convention program. Exhibitors may distribute such gifts and mementos from their booths at any time during the designated exhibit hours. However, if they wish to be credited in the convention program, they, too, must alert the MDNA Executive Vice President at least four weeks prior to the annual convention opening day. 5. Exhibitors are requested and advised not to display samples of advertising or sales literature from machinery dealers or auctioneers which are not MDNA members.

7 Hotel Registration JW Marriott Scottsdale Camelback Inn Resort & Spa in beautiful, Scottsdale, Arizona Welcomes Machinery Dealers National Association Reservation Deadline: March 28, 2014 FOR RESERVATIONS CALL: JW Marriott Scottsdale Camelback Inn Resort & Spa Phone: / East Lincoln Drive Scottsdale, AZ Please reference: Machinery Dealers National Association (MDNA) Special MDNA Room Rate $249 (single or double occupancy) Special MDNA Room Rate $249 (single or double occupancy). All rates are subject to applicable state and local taxes. Additionally all rooms come with a $20.00 per night, per room, Voucher that is good anywhere on property toward food and beverages and all other purchases. Note: Voucher may not be applied to room charge. Please note that there is a $19.00 optional Resort Fee. You will be asked at Check In if you want it. When making your decision please be aware that one of the items included in their resort fee is in-room internet access, however the MDNA has negotiated free internet access for all of our members, so paying for the resort fee is not necessary. A credit card is required to hold each individual s reservation. This shall serve to confirm the reservation for the dates requested. In the event that you need to cancel or change your reservation a fee equal to one night s stay will be charged to the credit card if the reservation is not cancelled at least 3 days prior to arrival and cancellation number is not obtained.

8 JW Marriott Scottsdale Camelback Inn Resort & Spa Scottsdale, AZ April 24 - April 27, 2014