WAVES OF. Change OCEANS OF. Opportunity National Meeting and Tradeshow

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1 WAVES OF Change OCEANS OF Opportunity 2018 National Meeting and Tradeshow

2 2 WELCOME! HPSI is excited to extend a special invitation to you for the HPSI 2018 National Meeting & Tradeshow being held January 14 16, We hope you ll plan to join us at The Hyatt Regency Huntington Beach Resort & Spa in Orange County, CA! This conference is held each year with several goals in mind: to strengthen our valued partnerships, educate and motivate our members and employees, and encourage and enable each of us to provide a peerless level of service to each other and each of our members. Your participation in our conference makes all the difference! This year s conference will feature a 9:00 am tradeshow and a 2:00 pm tradeshow on Monday, January 15th. We ll also be holding our annual Partner Appreciation Dinner that same evening, allowing all of our exhibitors to have greater exposure to our special VIP s and buyers attending the conference. It s sure to be a busy networking day for everyone! Our golf tournament will be held at Pelican Hill Golf Club on Tuesday, Jan.16th. We hope you ll plan to join us on the Ocean South Course for some great casual networking, friendly competition, and gorgeous ocean views! Activities for nongolfers and guests will also be available on Tuesday. WE RE LOOKING FORWARD TO SEEING YOU IN SURF CITY USA!

3 2018 CONFERENCE AGENDA 3 SUN JAN 14 9:00 am 5:00 pm General Registration... All Attendees & Exhibitors 9:30 am 5:00 pm VIP Welcome Lounge... VIP Attendees 2:00 pm 5:00 pm Exhibitor Setup... For AM Exhibitors Only 5:00 pm 6:00 pm HPSI Welcome Session... HPSI only 6:30 pm 8:00 pm VIP Welcome Dinner for Platinum Sponsors... Invitation Only MON JAN 15 6:30 am 8:00 am HPSI Breakfast... All Attendees 7:00 am 5:00 pm General Registration... All Attendees & Exhibitors 7:00 am 9:00 am Exhibitor Setup... For AM Exhibitors Only 9:00 am 12:00 pm AM TRADESHOW 9:00 am 2:00 pm Exhibitor Setup... For PM Exhibitors Only 12:00 pm 1:00 pm Lunch Buffet... HPSI, VIP & Sponsors 2:00 pm 5:00 pm PM TRADESHOW 6:00 pm 8:30 pm Annual Partner Appreciation Dinner... All Attendees & Exhibitors TUES JAN 16 6:00 am 7:00 am Shuttles depart from Hotel to Golf Course 6:30 am 8:00 am Golfer Check-In and Buffet Breakfast at the Course 7:30 am 1:30 pm HPSI Golf Tournament & Luncheon at Pelican Hill Golf Club 6:30 am 8:00 am Breakfast for Non-Golfers at Hotel 8:00 am 3:00 pm Dietitian Sessions... Dietitians 8:00 am 4:30 pm Non-Golfer Activities (TBD)... All Attendees 6:15 pm 8:30 pm HPSI VIP Dinners with Sponsors... Invitation Only WED JAN 17 6:30 am 8:00 am HPSI Breakfast... All Attendees 8:00 am 11:30 am HPSI Sessions... HPSI 11:30 am 12:30 pm Lunch Buffet... All Attendees 12:00 pm 5:00 pm HPSI Offsite Activities... HPSI 6:00 pm 7:30 pm HPSI Employee Reception & Awards Dinner THURS JAN 18 6:30 am 8:00 am HPSI Breakfast and Departures... HPSI, VIP & Sponsors This agenda is subject to change. Updated and customized agendas for HPSI, VIPs, Registered Dietitians and Exhibitors will be distributed immediately as changes occur.

4 HOTEL NFORMAT ON 4 Hyatt Regency Huntington Beach Resort & Spa Pacific Coast Hwy. Huntington Beach CA (714) The Hyatt Regency Huntington Beach Resort & Spa in beautiful Orange County is the perfect setting for our 2018 National Meeting and Trade Show! Huntington Beach s shoreline stretches for 10 uninterrupted miles of wide, sandy beaches along the Pacific Ocean, each with its own amenities and charm. Awards include America s Best Beach by Time Magazine, Best Beach in California by USA Today, and Best West Coast Beach by Coastal Living Magazine. Surf City USA features so much - beach volleyball, live entertainment, world-famous surfing, the Pacific City shops and of course, legendary sunsets. HPSI has reserved a discounted room block for our attendees at The Hyatt Regency Huntington Beach at a negotiated group room rate of $ / night. The group rate will be available from Thursday, Jan 10 Sunday, January 20 (based on availability). The room rate inclusive of tax and tourism fees will be $ per night. Please Do Not call the hotel directly to reserve a room all reservations must be made by submitting your completed Registration Form to our conference managers at Premier Meetings. Reservations will NOT be accepted over the phone. Hotel rooms must be reserved by Dec. 8, 2017 in order to guarantee the group rate! If you have questions about the hotel or room types, please contact Premier Meetings at (919) or via at info@premiermeetings.com.

5 TRAVEL NFORMAT ON 5 AIRPORT INFORMATION John Wayne Airport Orange County (SNA) Airport Way Santa Ana, CA John Wayne Airport, Orange County (SNA), frequently referred to as Orange County Airport, is the only commercial service airport in Orange County, California. It s located about 12 miles from the Hyatt Regency Huntington Beach (30 minutes driving time) between the cities of Costa Mesa, Irvine, and Newport Beach. Seven airlines and their affiliates serve John Wayne Airport Orange County: Alaska, American, Delta, Frontier, Southwest, United and WestJet. Please visit the airport web page at for flight schedules and additional airport information. Other Nearby Airports: Los Angeles Int. Airport (LAX) 40 mi. 60 min. drive 1 World Way Los Angeles CA Long Beach Airport (LGB) 18 mi. 30 min drive 4100 Donald Douglas Dr. Long Beach CA AIRPORT GROUND TRANSPORTATION Taxi Service John Wayne Airport offers convenient on-site taxicab service on the Arrival (lower) Level between Terminals A and B. In Terminal C, Yellow Cabs are available on the Arrival (lower) Level at Column 14. Taxicabs include standard 4-passenger vehicles, large capacity 7-passenger vans, and wheelchair access vans. No reservations necessary. Shuttle Service Shuttle service is available on the Arrival (lower) Level in the Ground Transportation Center. For More Information please visit: Rental Cars On-site rental car counters are located on the Arrival (lower) Level, between Terminals A and B, right across from the statue of John Wayne. The rental car return is located on the lower level of Parking Structures A2 and B2 accessible from the Ground Transportation Center. Shuttles to offsite rental car counters operate on 15 minute schedules. Please contact your preferred car rental company for more details.

6 Annual Partner Appreciation Dinner Monday January 15 th 6:00 8:30 pm The Grand Ballroom, Salon D Business Casual Complimentary Please accept our invitation to join us for a very special dinner being held on the evening of Monday, January 15th in the Grand Ballroom. Each year we look forward to this event where we gratefully acknowledge all of our outstanding business partners that continue to make HPSI a leader in our industry! We hope you ll attend and enjoy the camaraderie and networking during the reception and dinner that night. This is a special dinner, held just for you, our valued partners who contribute so much to our success. Plan to join us for this special celebration of gratitude and success and let us show you how much we appreciate you!

7 HPS ANNUAL GOLF TOURNAMENT TUESDAY, JANUARY 16TH 7 PELICAN HILL GOLF CLUB S. Pelican Hill Rd. Newport Beach, CA Plan to join us early on Tuesday, January 16th for the annual golf tournament at the Pelican Hill Golf Club in Newport Beach. The entry fee of $200 includes green fees, golf cart, rental clubs, breakfast and lunch at the course, and round trip shuttles from the hotel to the golf club. 6:15 am Shuttles depart from Hyatt Regency Huntington Beach to golf course 6:30 am - 8:00 am Practice Driving Range & Putting Green Open 6:30 am - 8:00 am Golfer Check-in and Breakfast at the Course 8:00 am Sharp Tournament Shotgun Start 12:30 pm - 1:30 pm Lunch at the Pelican Hill Golf Club 1:30 pm - 2:15 pm Shuttles Return to Hotel To Register, please fill out your Golf Registration Form and send to Premier Meetings: info@premiermeetings.com fax: (919) Please refer to the information on your Golf Tournament Entry Form for more details. GOLF QUESTIONS? Please call (919) or your questions to: info@premiermeetings.com

8 SPONSORSHIPS 8 We are pleased to share our 2018 Sponsorship opportunities with our supporters, vendors and friends. Each year, your generous sponsorships enable HPSI to offer a full week of educational programs, special presentations, activities and valuable relationship-building opportunities for all who attend. Thank you for your continued generosity and support. PLATINUM $7,500 Limited Number of Sponsors Accepted One Tradeshow Booth Registration Prominent Company Sponsorship Signage throughout the event Tee or Hole Sponsorship at the Golf Tournament Complimentary Foursome in the Golf Tournament Complimentary Ad Space for 6 months on the HPSI website EXECUTIVE $2,250 Multiple Sponsors Accepted Prominent Company Sponsorship Signage throughout the event Tee or Hole Sponsorship at the Golf Tournament Complimentary Twosome in the Golf Tournament BRONZE $1,250 Multiple Sponsors Accepted Prominent Company Sponsorship Signage throughout the event Tee or Hole Sponsorship at the Golf Tournament Complimentary Green Fees for one person in the Golf Tournament REGISTERED DIETITIAN $500 Multiple Sponsors Accepted Company Sponsorship Signage at Meeting GOLFERS BREAKFAST $4,000 Complimentary Foursome in the Golf Tournament Company Sponsor Signage Recognition during the Golf Awards Luncheon GOLFERS LUNCH Sponsored by: Complimentary foursome in the Golf Tournament Company Sponsor Signage Recognition during the Golf Awards Luncheon

9 MPORTANT EXHIBITOR NFORMATION 9 This year our tradeshows will be held on Monday, January 15th at the Hyatt Regency Huntington Beach Hotel located in Huntington Beach, CA. The morning Tradeshow will be held from 9:00 a.m. to noon in the Grand Ballroom (DEFG), and the afternoon Tradeshow will be held from 2:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. in the Mariners Ballroom. To increase the value, quality and length of time spent with HPSI attendees and buyers during your show time, HPSI will once again be limiting the number of exhibitors in each tradeshow. Please be sure to read the Tradeshow Rules & Regulations that are included in this brochure. Participation will be by invitation only and invitations are not transferable. Each Exhibitor may participate in one Tradeshow, either the morning or afternoon session, but will not be able to exhibit in both shows. If you have questions regarding your invitation or booth space please contact the HPSI representative that extended an invitation to you. The fee for a 10 x10 booth is $2, Your fee includes a 10 x 10 space, 8 high backdrop, one skirted table, 2 chairs, a booth identification sign, one trash can, an HPSI attendee list, and an invitation to the Partner Appreciation Dinner being held on Monday, January 15th at 6:00 pm. Registrations for booth space will be accepted and confirmed on a first-come, firstserved basis. PLEASE NOTE: In order to confirm your assigned booth space, full payment must be received along with your Registration Form and Payment Summary form. Once your exhibit fee has been received and booth assignment and payment have been confirmed, you will receive a show kit link from GES with important information regarding show times, setup times, shipping information, and order forms for any additional services or equipment needed for your booth. If you have any questions regarding your booth reservation please contact our Conference Manager: Kathryn Jurgensen: Conference Manager/HPSI 2018 National Meeting & Tradeshow T F C info@premiermeetings.com

10 RULES AND REGULATIONS INVITATION ONLY 2. RESERVATION OF SPACE 3. BOOTH RATE, PAYMENT AND CANCELLATION POLICY 4. DIMENSIONS AND LIMITATIONS 5. LIABILITY Vendors will be admitted as exhibitors in the AM or PM tradeshow on Monday, January 15, 2018 by invitation only. Each Exhibitor may participate in one Tradeshow, either the morning or afternoon session, but will not be able to exhibit in both shows. Invitations are non-transferable and will be verified by HPSI prior to accepting booth reservations or payment. Reservation of space will be confirmed in the order in which registration forms with payment are received. Registration forms can be faxed to (919) , ed to or mailed to Premier Meetings at PO Box 99067, Raleigh, NC, Telephone registrations will NOT be accepted. Priority for booth space will be as follows: priority will be given to the company that has submitted BOTH the completed Registration Form and Payment. Space will be allocated on a first-come, first-served basis. HPSI reserves the right to assign booth location for the benefit of the exhibitor, or for the betterment of the Tradeshow. Booth space will be subject to availability. The cost for one booth is $2, and includes a 10 x 10 space with 8 high backdrop, one skirted table, 2 chairs, one trash can and a booth identification sign. Exhibiting companies are limited to a maximum of one booth. In order to confirm assigned booth space, full payment must be received. Confirmation letters will be sent to the person listed as the show contact on the registration form when BOTH registration form and payment have been received. Written cancellations received on or before December 1, 2017 will receive a 50% refund of the total amount required under the completed registration. Cancellations of the registration received after December 1, 2017 will not receive a refund and all amounts paid will be forfeited. In the event of cancellation, any fees paid cannot be credited toward future trade shows. Submission of the Registration Form or Payment does NOT guarantee that your company will receive booth space in the 2018 Tradeshow. Exhibits must be constructed as not to obstruct the general view of the adjoining booths. Permission to display equipment wider than 10 x 10, or taller than 10 feet must be obtained in writing from Premier Meetings and The Grand America Hotel, and the exhibitor will be advised of which booth locations will meet their requirements. The exhibitor, its representatives, agents, employees, or those persons acting under the express or implied authority of the exhibitor agree to protect, save and keep HPSI, The Grand America Hotel and their representatives, agents, employees, officers, members and directors forever harmless and to indemnify them from any Continued on nest page >

11 RULES AND REGULATIONS LIABILITY (CONTINUED) 6. INSTALLATION OF EXHIBITS 7. SPACE NOT OCCUPIED 8. DISMANTLING and all damages or changes imposed for violation of any laws or ordinance, whether caused by the negligence of the exhibitor, its representatives, agents, employees, or those persons acting under the express or implied authority of the exhibitor. The exhibitor and its representatives, agents, employees, or those persons acting under the express or implied authority of the exhibitor, shall comply with all applicable terms, conditions, rules, and regulations of The Grand America Hotel. The exhibitor assumes complete responsibility and liability for all loss, damage, or destruction of property of the exhibitor, its representatives, agents, employees, guests, or those persons acting under the express or implied authority of the exhibitor. HPSI and The Grand America Hotel or any representatives, agents, employees, officers, members, or director thereof will not be liable for any loss, damage, or destruction of the property of the exhibitor, its representatives, agents, employees, or those persons acting under the express or implied authority of the exhibitor, as a result of fire, accident, or any other cause. The exhibitor also assumes full responsibility and liability for all injury to any and all persons or property caused by the exhibitor, its agents, representatives, employees, or those persons acting under the express or implied authority of the exhibitor. The exhibitor will indemnify and hold harmless HPSI, The Grand America Hotel, their members, directors, officers, agents, representatives, employees against and all liability whatsoever arising from all damage property or personal injury or loss caused by the exhibitor, its agents, employees, those under the express or implied authority of the exhibitor or any other such persons. Said responsibility for loss, damage or destruction is solely that of the exhibitor. Set up times for the 9:00 am Tradeshow held on Monday, January 15th will be Sunday, January 14th from 3:00 pm 5:00 pm, and Monday, January 15th from 7:00 am to 9:00 am. For the 2:00 pm Tradeshow on Monday, January 15th, set up time will be Monday, January 15th from 10:00 am to 2:00 pm. Space not occupied by start times on exhibit day will be forfeited by the exhibitor, and their space may be resold, reassigned, or used by HPSI without refund. Displays may be dismantled no earlier than the published end time for the shows on Monday, January 15th. All exhibits for the AM Tradeshow must be dismantled and removed from the exhibit area by 1:00 pm on the day of the Tradeshow. Exhibits for the PM Tradeshow must be dismantled and removed from the exhibit area by 6:00 pm on the day of the Tradeshow. The exhibitor authorizes HPSI to remove, at the exhibitor s expense, any materials in the exhibit area belonging to said exhibitor after the required end time for the AM and PM tradeshows. Continued on nest page >

12 RULES AND REGULATIONS PROHIBITIONS 10. ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES Subleasing or assigning of booths or part of a booth is NOT permitted. Exhibits, signs, displays are prohibited in any of the public rooms or elsewhere on the premises of The Grand America Hotel during the HPSI National Meeting and Tradeshow. Aisle space shall not be used for exhibit purposes, displays, or signs, solicitation, or distribution of cards, circulars, samples, or any other promotional materials. Distribution of marketing materials must be done at the booth site only. Any activity conducted by an exhibitor, its representatives, agents, employees, or those persons acting under the express or implied authority of the exhibitor, which interferes with other exhibitors is prohibited. HPSI retains the right to require discontinuation or prohibition of such an activity. Alcoholic beverages are not permitted in the Tradeshow area at any time. 11. NON-EXHIBITING VENDORS Non-Exhibiting vendors are not allowed in the show area. 12. WATER HOOK-UP Water hook-up is not available. 13. AMENDMENT TO REGULATIONS All matters and questions not covered by these regulations are subject to the decision of HPSI. HPSI shall have sole authority to promulgate, interpret, and enforce all rules and regulations, and to make any amendments to the regulations as shall be necessary for the orderly conduct of the Tradeshow.