MHIA Spring Meetings. May 16-18, 2011 Hilton Charlotte Center City Charlotte, NC

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1 MHIA 2011 Spring Meetings May 16-18, 2011 Hilton Charlotte Center City Charlotte, NC

2 MHIA 2011 Spring Meetings May 16-18, 2011 Hilton Charlotte Center City Charlotte, NC Evaluate and Prepare For Future Success The recovery of 2011 brings new opportunities for businesses to evaluate recent accomplishments and plan for future successes. How do you want to grow your business in 2011? Are you going to have a new media marketing strategy? Would you like to experience more personal success? By attending the MHIA 2011 Spring Meetings, you will find opportunities to position your company as a more balanced and evolved organization with better processes, stronger talent and an emphasis on the customer an organization ready to capitalize on new economic business realities in 2011 and beyond. The MHIA Spring Meetings offer Industry Group activities, educational opportunities and networking specifically designed to assist you in finding strategic and operational solutions that can improve your bottom line and prepare you for future success. Don t miss this important event. Register and make your travel plans today. Thank you for your continued support. We look forward to seeing you at the 2011 Spring Meetings. Attending the MHIA 2011 Spring Meetings offers you: Top value in a short period of time via a streamlined schedule. Opportunity to influence the directions your industry, your company and your own career will take in the coming years. Educational programs focused on relevant issues facing the material handling, supply chain and logistics industry. Opportunity to network with a broad base of valuable contacts. Industry Group meetings and activities. 2

3 A Central East Location These meetings offer an ideal combination of business and pleasure surrounded by the beauty of Charlotte, North Carolina. This week in May kicks off NASCAR Race Week, so make your plans early! Headquarters Hotel Ground Transportation Charlotte Douglas Airport to Uptown Charlotte. Hilton Charlotte Center City 222 East Third Street, Charlotte, NC, MHIA has reserved a block of rooms for May 13-19, The special rate of $149 for single- or double-occupancy rooms will be available until the group block is sold out or until Friday, April 15, 2011 whichever comes first. Private Car Service Rose Limousine Sedan Reservation required $70* (includes gratuity & tax) Meet driver in Baggage Claim Area Shuttle Bus Service The Sprinter Green Shuttle Bus No reservation needed This service operates every minutes between the Charlotte Douglas Airport and the uptown Charlotte Transportation Center, which is within walking distance to the Hilton Charlotte Center City Hotel $1.75* (Fare Box does not give change) Curbside on Baggage Claim Level Taxi Cabs No reservation needed. $27* (plus gratuity) Taxis are readily available on Baggage Claim Level * Rates current at press time. Book your reservation by calling Hilton Charlotte Center City Or you may visit the on-line reservation site at: Hilton Charlotte Center City is the official Headquarters Hotel for the MHIA 2011 Spring Meetings. The Hilton Charlotte Center City gives you walking distance access to the many attractions in Uptown Charlotte, and offers you easy access to some of the Southeast s most popular locales. The LYNX light rail takes you to even more city venues. Located just 15 minutes from Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT) and within walking distance of Bank of America Stadium, home to the NFL s Carolina Panthers, Time Warner Cable Arena, home of the NBA s Charlotte Bobcats, North Carolina Blumenthal Performing Arts Center, the Levine Museum of the New South, Discovery Place science museum and IMAX Dome Theater, the Mint Museum of Craft and Design, art galleries and a variety of great restaurants. The hotel is connected to the YMCA, Uptown Charlotte s largest private health club. 3

4 Education Sessions Educational Session 1 Monday, May 16, :00 pm 3:00 pm The MHIA Business Planning Community Presents an Economic and Activity Update Presenters: Hal Vandiver, Gregg Meyer & Steve Buccella Industry leaders will review current market trends for key economic segments and the economic outlook for the material handling and logistics industry for 2011 and An overview of the current and future programming of the MHIA Business Planning Community will also be discussed. Educational Session 2 Tuesday, May 17, :00 am 12:00 noon Cutting Edge Developments in New Media Presenter: Brandon Uttley, Social Media Strategist, Wray Ward Creative Marketing Communications Learn the latest statistics and trends in social media and new media for the industrial B2B marketplace. Brandon will also provide details on how to take advantage of the hottest emerging trends in mobile, mobile applications including Quick Register (QR) Codes and Short Message Service (SMS), geolocation and more. About the speaker: Brandon Uttley is a consultant specializing in social media marketing, web marketing and public relations. He is currently the social media strategist at Wray Ward. Uttley has worked with organizations and brands including Charlotte Bobcats Arena (now Time Warner Cable Arena), Bank of America, Visit Charlotte (Convention & Visitors Bureau), UNC Charlotte and Womble Carlyle. President of the Charlotte chapter of Public Relations Society of America (PRSA), Uttley earned the Accredited in Public Relations (APR) designation. He is a graduate of the School of Journalism and Mass Communication at UNC-Chapel Hill. Educational Session 3 Tuesday, May 17, :00 pm 3:00 pm Key Supply Chain Issues Impacting the Food Industry Today Presenter: Blake Thompson, Senior Vice President Supply Chain, Snyder s Lance, Inc. About the speaker: Blake W. Thompson serves as Senior Vice President Supply Chain of Snyder s - Lance, Inc., since February He was Vice President Supply Chain of Lance, Inc. from 2005 to 2006; Senior Vice President, Supply Chain of Tasty Baking, a snack food manufacturer and distributor, from 2004 to

5 Getty and NASCAR Hall of Fame Sean Busher and NASCAR Hall of Fame Networking Events Sean Busher and NASCAR Hall of Fame Opening Ceremony & Luncheon Monday, May 16, :00 pm 1:30 pm Learn about Industry activities and get a meeting update over luncheon. Education Session 1 Monday, May 16, :00 pm 3:00 pm The MHIA Business Planning Community Presents an Economic and Activity Update Presenters: Hal Vandiver, Gregg Meyer & Steve Buccella Networking Party Monday, May 16, :30 pm 9:30 pm Join us at Charlotte s Nascar Hall of Fame (walking distance from Hilton Charlotte Center City) for a tour and dinner party. Where The Race Lives On. Located in Uptown Charlotte, the 150,000-square-foot NASCAR Hall of Fame is an interactive, entertainment attraction honoring the history and heritage of NASCAR. From the down-home history of stock car racing to the legendary drivers and their race cars, we ve packed in everything that s great about NASCAR. Your senses will come to life by the sights and sounds throughout the spectacular NASCAR Hall of Fame. And with amazing artifacts, interactive exhibits, simulator rides and the ever-changing events at the High Octane Theater, you ll always encounter something new at the Hall. Education Session 2 Tuesday, May 17, :00 am 12:00 noon Cutting Edge Developments in New Media Presenter: Breakfast Buffet Brandon Uttley, Social Media Strategist, Wray Ward Creative Marketing Communications Tuesday, May 17, :30 am 9:00 am Begin your day of meetings and networking with a breakfast buffet. Tuesday Luncheon Tuesday, May 17, :30 pm 2:00 pm Networking buffet luncheon. Educational Session 3 Tuesday, May 17, :00 pm 3:00 pm Key Supply Chain Issues Impacting the Food Industry Today Presenter: Blake Thompson, Senior Vice President Supply Chain, Snyder s Lance, Inc. Membership Reception Tuesday, May 17, :30 pm 7:30 pm Meet friends and associates and network. Breakfast Buffet Wednesday, May 18, :30 am 9:00 am Begin your day of meetings and networking with a breakfast buffet. 5

6 Register Today Industry Group Managing Executives AS/RS, AGVS, ISC, SCE: Gary Forger CICMHE, CSS, OFS: Mike Ogle CMAA, HMI, MMA: Hal Vandiver ECMA, ICWM, LODEM, RCPA: Allan Howie EASE, LMPS: Ray Niemeyer RMI, SMA: John Nofsinger Registration Register for the Meetings on-line at. If you are paying by credit card, you can register by fax. Fax Both Registration page 7 and EVentS Schedule page 8 of your completed registration form with your credit card information to MHIA at , Attn: Joan Comerford. If you are paying by check, complete Registration page 7 and EVentS Schedule page 8, photocopy for your records and mail with your payment to: MHIA 2011 Spring Meetings 8720 Red Oak Boulevard, Suite 201 Charlotte, NC Early-Registration Discount Complete and make payment for your registration by April 15, 2011, and save $100 off each attendee s registration. Hotel Information MHIA has reserved a block of rooms for this event. The special rate of $149 + tax for singleor double-occupancy rooms will be available until the group block is sold out or until April 15, 2011 whichever comes first. To avoid disappointment, please reserve your hotel room early: Book your reservation by calling Hilton Charlotte Center City Or you may visit the on-line reservation site at: Dress Guidelines Business casual for all events. Ask Us 8720 Red Oak Boulevard, Suite 201 Charlotte, NC Fax: For answers to any registration questions, please contact Joan Comerford, MHIA Member Services Coordinator, at , ext. 8727, fax: or jcomerford@mhia.org. Questions about Industry Group meetings may be forwarded to Ray Niemeyer, Director Membership, at , , fax: or rniemeyer@mhia.org. 6

7 Registration MHIA 2011 Spring Meetings May 16-18, 2011 Hilton Charlotte Center City Charlotte, NC Send your completed Registration Form, Event Schedule and Payment to arrive by April 15, 2011 to receive the discounted registration rate! Please keep a copy of ALL Pages of your registration for your records. You may also register for the Spring Meetings on-line at. Please print or type Member Company: Street Address: City: State: Zip/Postal Code: Name for Badge: o I m a first-time attendee (preferred): or Fax: Phone: Spouse/Guest Name: Additional People From Same Company: Name for Badge: o I m a first-time attendee (preferred): or Fax: Phone: Spouse/Guest Name: Name for Badge: o I m a first-time attendee (preferred): or Fax: Phone: Spouse/Guest Name: Name for Badge: o I m a first-time attendee (preferred): or Fax: Phone: Spouse/Guest Name: Registration Fees: MHIA 2011 Spring Meetings (Monday, May 16 Wednesday, May 18, 2011) Member: # X $520 = $ Additional Person From Same Company: # X $420 = $ Spouse/Guest: # X $420 = $ One First-Time Accompanied Attendee*: # X $0 = $ Take $100 discount per person if registering and paying before April 15, 2011: * One (1) first-time attendee/employee from a Member Company is admitted free to the Spring Meetings when accompanied by a paying member. Method Of Payment: # X $100 $ Total Due $ q Check enclosed (make payable to Material Handling Industry of America). q MasterCard q Visa q AmEx Card Number: Exp. Date: Card Holder Signature: Mail To: Or Fax Both Sides with Credit Card Payment To: Material Handling Industry of America MHIA 2011 Spring Meetings Material Handling Industry of America 8720 Red Oak Boulevard Suite 201 Attention: MHIA 2011 Spring Meetings Charlotte, NC Registration Policies: Only individuals registered and badged may attend meeting events. Payment must be received in advance. Cancellation Policy: Cancellations received on or before April 15, 2011 entitle the registrant to a full refund. Cancellations received between April 15 May 5, 2011 will be charged an administrative fee of $100. Due to hotel guarantees, there will be no registration refunds for cancellations received after May 5, Badges should be worn for all events.

8 Event Schedule MHIA 2011 Spring Meetings May 16-18, 2011 Hilton Charlotte Center City Charlotte, NC All EVENTS Saturday, May 14, 2011 q 11:00 am 11:30 am q 11:30 am 12:00 pm q 12:00 pm 1:00 pm q 2:00 pm 2:30 pm q 2:30 pm 3:15 pm q 3:30 pm 6:00 pm q 3:30 pm 6:00 pm q 7:00 pm Sunday, May 15, 2011 q 9:00 am 11:30 am q 9:00 am 11:30 am q 11:45 am 1:15 pm q 1:30 pm 3:00 pm q 1:30 pm 3:00 pm q 3:00 pm 6:00 pm q 3:15 pm 4:45 pm q 3:15 pm 4:45 pm q 5:00 pm 6:00 pm Monday, May 16, 2011 CICMHE Executive Committee CICMHE Executive Committee CICMHE Executive Committee Luncheon CICMHE Executive Committee and Committee Chairs CICMHE Opening Meeting CICMHE Academic Services CICMHE Industry Services CICMHE Dinner at Liberty* CICMHE Events Committee CICMHE Content Committee CICMHE Box Luncheon and Presentation CICMHE Plenary Meeting 1 Academic Services CICMHE Plenary Meeting 1 Industry Services ECMA Breakout Meetings CICMHE Plenary Meeting 2 Content CICMHE Plenary Meeting 2 Events CICMHE Closing Meeting q 8:00 am 5:00 pm CMAA Engineering and Safety Sub-Committee q 8:30 am 11:30 am ISC Membership q 8:30 am 11:30 am SMA Engineering q 8:30 am 11:30 am VRC Committee q 9:00 am 5:00 pm CMAA Engineering Sub-Committee 1 q 9:00 am 5:00 pm CMAA Engineering Sub-Committee 2 q 9:00 am 5:00 pm CMAA Service Committee q 12:00 pm 1:30 pm MHIA Opening Ceremony Luncheon* q 2:00 pm 3:00 pm Education Session 1 q 3:00 pm 6:00 pm ECMA Membership q 3:00 pm 6:00 pm HMI Engineering q 3:00 pm 6:00 pm LMPS Membership q 3:00 pm 6:00 pm SCE Membership q 3:00 pm 6:00 pm SMA Membership q 6:30 pm 9:30 pm MHIA Dinner Party* Tuesday, May 17, 2011 q 6:30 am 9:00 am Buffet Breakfast* q 7:00 am 9:00 am AS/RS F/A Work Group q 7:00 am 9:00 am Deck Tech q 7:30 am 10:30 am HMI Membership q 7:30 am 10:30 am LODEM Membership q 7:30 am 10:30 am OFS Council q 9:00 am 11:00 am AS/RS C/VLM Work Group q 8:00 am 5:00 pm CMAA Engineering and Safety Committee q 9:00 am 5:00 pm CMAA Engineering Sub-Committee 1 q 9:00 am 5:00 pm CMAA Engineering Sub-Committee 2 q 9:00 am 5:00 pm CMAA Service Committee q 10:00 am 12:00 pm SNG Safety-Netting-Guarding Development Meeting q 11:00 am 12:00 pm Education Session 2 q 12:00 pm 1:30 pm MHIA Luncheon* q 2:00 pm 3:00 pm Education Session 3 q 3:00 pm 6:00 pm AS/RS Membership q 3:00 pm 6:00 pm CSS Membership q 3:00 pm 6:00 pm ICWM Membership q 3:00 pm 6:00 pm MMA Membership q 3:00 pm 6:00 pm RMI Engineering q 3:30 pm 6:00 pm AGVS Website Committee q 6:30 pm 7:30 pm MHIA Reception* 8 You may also register for the MHIA 2011 Spring Meetings on-line at. All EVENTS, Continued... Wednesday, May 18, 2011 q 7:30 am 9:00 am q 11:30 am 5:00 pm Education Sessions Buffet Breakfast* AGVS CMAA Membership EASE Membership RCPA Membership RMI Chairman s Council Leadership Conference Monday, May 16, :00 pm 3:00 pm 1 The MHIA Business Planning Community Presents an Economic and Activity Update Presenters: Hal Vandiver, Gregg Meyer & Steve Buccella Tuesday, May 17, :00 am 12:00 pm 2 Cutting Edge Developments in New Media Presenter: Brandon Uttley, Wray Ward Creative Marketing Communications 2:00 pm 3:00 pm 3 Key Supply Chain Issues Impacting the Food Industry Today Presenter: Blake Thompson, Senior Vice President Supply Chain, Snyder s Lance, Inc. MHIA Meals & Social Events * Registered spouse/guest encouraged to attend MHIA Meals & Social Events Saturday, May 14, :00 pm CICMHE Dinner at Liberty Monday, May 16, :00 pm 1:30 pm MHIA Opening Ceremony Luncheon* 6:30 pm 9:30 pm MHIA Dinner Party At NASCAR Hall of Fame* Tuesday, May 17, :30 am 9:00 am Buffet Breakfast* 12:00 pm 1:30 pm MHIA Luncheon* 6:30 pm 7:30 pm MHIA Reception* Wednesday, October 6, :00 am 9:00 am Buffet Breakfast* Icon indicates event open to all registered attendees. Partner encouraged to attend. Please print or type Member Company: Name: Please copy and submit a separate Event Schedule for each attendee. Please mark the box next to the events you will be attending to allow for proper seating. Badges should be worn for all events.