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February 6–8, 2019HYATT REGENCY WASHINGTON ON CAPITOL HILL

WASHINGTON DC

Continuously Raising the Bar in Education, Research & Professionalism

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Welcome Fellow NPC Members!I want to welcome you to the National Plasterers Council’s 30th Annual Conference!

This is going to be a very special conference to me, since it will be my first conference as your new Chairman. I am delighted that my first conference as Chairman is also the NPC’s 30th conference— a great milestone for our organization and industry. However, I am most excited about our venue. The Hyatt Regency Washington on Capitol Hill is a fabulous property. We will have great access to everything DC has to offer, which is saying a lot! From a possible White House tour to the Smithsonian, I certainly plan to take full advantage of this opportunity.

As past attendees can attest, the social opportunities are always a blast at our conference, but the real payoff is in the program. This year we have lined up an incredible education slate designed to address your most pressing challenges. Dominick Mondi from NESPA will join us on a Pool Winterization panel, the Business Track will offer a class on Succession Planning, and we’re planning a very special presentation called The War Room: A Peek Inside Scheduling, Logistics and Work Flow. Once again, many classes will be eligible for continuing education units (CEU’s) from the Association of Pool & Spa Professionals (APSP).

If I have learned anything from attending these conferences over the years, it is that the best return on investment comes from the networking. From our Opening Reception to our closing trade show, you will enjoy plenty of opportunities to discuss the issues you face in the field with peers from across the country and suppliers of a full range of products and services. I could never have duplicated what I’ve learned through networking at NPC Conference’s anywhere else!

So, join this sun-loving Californian as I grab my coat and head to Washington! I plan to beat the summer tourism season, see the sites, learn from our great teachers, and bend an elbow with fellow plasterers across the country this February! I look forward to seeing you there!

White House Visit In addition to the many Washington DC attractions, there may be an opportunity for the NPC to organize a free tour of the White House. Public tours of the White House include the public rooms in the East Wing, which includes the Blue Room, Red Room and Green Room; the State Dining Room; the China Room; and a view of the White House Rose Garden. We are in the process of petitioning the White House for this tour. Please understand that due to national security concerns there is a rigorous process that we will need to engage by November 5th. If you are interested, then please understand the NPC will need to gather certain sensitive information from you, such as social security number. Although the tour itself will be free, there will be a nominal fee to cover transportation. If we are approved (which may only be 4 weeks prior), we will notify NPC members of the opportunity, and open registration for this free standing event.

Hotel Information

Hyatt Regency Washington on Capitol Hill 400 New Jersey Avenue NW Washington, DC 20001

Reservations by phone: 1.800.421.1442 or 1.202.737.1234 Be sure to mention that you are attending the NPC Annual Conference to receive your special rate. A block of rooms is being held at $210.00 per night single/double occupancy.

Please reserve by January 7, 2019 to ensure availability.

This 4-star hotel is located less than two blocks from Union Station, three blocks from the U.S. Capitol and Senate Offices, and four blocks from the National Mall. The hotel’s modern atrium lobby houses a restaurant, lounge and coffee/gift shop. Recreational amenities include a health club, sauna and sky lit lap pool, with expansive windows providing views of the city.

See you there!

Lee Valenzuela NPC CHAIRMAN

Welcome to the Conference!

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THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 77:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. Office Hours & Registration 7:30 a.m. – 8:45 a.m. Breakfast/Auction 8:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. Conversation Stations 8:45 a.m. – 10:15 a.m. Educational Tracks 10:15 a.m. – 10:30 a.m. Morning Break 10:30 a.m. – Noon Educational Tracks Noon – 2:30 p.m. Lunch/Auction 2:30 p.m. – 4:00 p.m. Educational Tracks 4:30 p.m. – 5:30 p.m. Networking Session

FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 87:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. Office Hours & Registration 7:30 a.m. – 8:45 a.m. Breakfast/Auction 8:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. Conversation Stations 8:45 a.m. – 10:15 a.m. Educational Tracks 10:15 a.m. – 10:30 a.m. Morning Break 10:30 a.m. – Noon Educational Tracks Noon – 1:45 p.m. Lunch/Auction 1:45 p.m. – 3:15 p.m. Educational Tracks 3:15 p.m. – 3:30 p.m. Afternoon Break 3:30 p.m. – 4:30 p.m. Educational Tracks 4:30 p.m. – 7:30 p.m. Exhibitor Reception

SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 98:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m. Office Hours

TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 58:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m Office Hours & Registration 7:00 a.m. – 8:00 a.m. Committee Breakfast 8:00 a.m. – Noon Committee Meetings Noon – 1:00 p.m. Committee/Board Lunch 1:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m. Board Meeting 6:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m. Chairman’s Reception

WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 67:00 a.m. – 7:00 p.m. Office Hours & Registration 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. Start-Up Certification Class 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. Genesis Construction 202* 1:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m. Start-Up Recertification Class 4:00 p.m. – 5:30 p.m. Conversation Station Set-Up 5:30 p.m. – 6:30 p.m. New Member Reception 6:30 p.m. – 9:30 p.m. Opening Reception

NPC reserves the right to alter scheduled speakers and times as needed. Updates will be posted online as they occur.

* Add-On available at additional cost.

Start-Up Certification (Add-On)Become an NPC Certified Start-Up Technician by taking the Start-Up Certification Class offered as an add-on at this year’s conference.

Start-Up Certification Pricing

Member Non-Member

Individual $ 295 $ 550

Recertification Pricing Member Non-Member

Individual $ 195 $ 450

“Ask the Expert” Conversation

Station

Have a pool dilemma? Plastering questions?

Water chemistry questions?

Stop by our conversation station and talk to our NPC

experts who will be available both days between classes and after breakfast & lunch!

GENESIS DESIGN 202: Reinforced Concrete Pools (Add-On) David J. Peterson, P.E., SWD Master

Bill Drakeley, SWD Master, ACI

Wednesday, February 6Learning objectives: Define compression, tension, and shear forces, bending moments, live and dead loads; Describe reinforcing steel design, details, and installation; Examine code requirements of ACI 318, ACI 350, ACI 506, ASA, and the IBC; List shotcrete terminology and identify best practices for shotcrete preparation, equipment setup, and placement methods.

This class combines two modules designed to improve your reinforced concrete structures. Starting with ENGINEERING 103: Structural Engineering, you will get the basics of loads, forces, and stresses and how to resist them with reinforced concrete. Students won’t become structural engineers but they will understand how it works so that construction details are understood and followed. Then CONSTRUCTION 233: ACI-Certified Shotcrete Nozzleman (Wet and/or Dry Process). Classroom Training will explain the basics of shotcrete and prepare students for potential examination to become an ACI-certified Shotcrete Nozzleman. Fee: One-Day Class $1,300

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Track 1 BUSINESS INSTALLATION TECHNICAL

Track 2

Thursday, February 7

Friday, February 8

8:45 a.m. – 10:15 a.m.The War Room: A Peek Inside Scheduling, Logistics & Workflow SPEAKERS: Rob Blake, Peter Vamvakaris

A Systemic Approach to Cold/Cool Weather Plastering SPEAKERS: Dave Cook, Dave Schilli, Rob Romano

Best Practices & Techniques for New Construction & Remodels SPEAKER: Jay Eaton

10:15 a.m. – 10:30 a.m.10:30 a.m. – NoonKeeping Your Business Out of Legal Hot Water SPEAKER: Ray Arouestey

Construction 105: Basic Tile & Coping SPEAKERS: David Peterson, P.E., SWD Master Bill Drakeley, SWD Master, ACI

Determining Water Balance to Protect Pool Finishes SPEAKER: Chris Golden

Noon – 1:45 p.m.1:45 p.m. – 2:30 p.m.2:30 p.m. – 4:00 p.m.Succession Planning – Your Business Succession/Transition SPEAKER: Thomas Waring, Jr.

Waterproofing – A Systems Approach SPEAKER: George Reedy & Trevor Foster

Spot Etching Deterioration SPEAKER: Alan Smith

8:45 a.m. – 10:15 a.m.Benefits of NPC Membership SPEAKER: Jeff Henderson

Winterization Panel: Research into Challenges Facing the NE Pool Industry MODERATOR: Dominick Mondi

Cracks, Structural or Surface SPEAKER: Alan Smith

10:15 a.m. – 10:30 a.m.10:30 a.m. – NoonUnderstanding CYA SPEAKER: Dr. Ellen Meyer

Engineering 341: Submerged Lighting SPEAKER: David Peterson, P.E.

Pigments A – Z PANEL DISCUSSION

Noon – 12:45 p.m.12:45 p.m. – 1:45 p.m.1:45 p.m. – 3:15 p.m.

“Let Me Ask My Wife” Harnessing the Purchasing Power of Women in Our Workplace SPEAKER: Mickey Larson

Quartz Exposure Techniques Forum MODERATOR: Rob Blake

A Simplistic Approach to Water Testing SPEAKER: Jana Auringer & Taylor White

3:15 p.m. – 3:30 p.m.3:30 p.m. – 4:30 p.m.Gaining Commercial Clientele SPEAKER: Taylor White

Various Methods of Surface Preparation SPEAKER: Greg Musgrove

How to Build & Renovate Safe Pools Using Current Standards & Codes SPEAKER: Ken Gregory

4:30 p.m. – 7:30 p.m.

Track 3

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“Ask the Expert” Conversation Station

Choose your classes within each time frame. For detailed descriptions, please visit www.npconline.org

EDUCATION ProgramNATIONAL PLASTERERS COUNCIL

NPC reserves the right to alter scheduled speakers and times as needed. Updates will be posted online as they occur.

EXHIBITS AND RECEPTION Enjoy our Annual Exhibit Hall and Reception! Sign Up for the End of Show Door Prize!

Have a pool dilemma? Plastering questions? Water chemistry questions? Stop by our conversation station and talk to our NPC experts who will

be available both days between classes and after breakfast & lunch!

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Registration Options (choose one)

Member Non-Member Total

(U.S. dollars only) by or on 1/4/19after

1/4/19by or on

1/4/19after

1/4/19

NPC 30th Annual Conference $300 $350 Please call the NPC Membership Office$

Spouse/Guest Package $125 $125 $125 $125 $

Spouse/Guest Package (intended for one spouse or domestic partner only) Limited to: Opening Reception, Breakfasts/Lunches, and the Exhibitor’s Reception. (Does not include Admission to Educational programs)

GENESIS Design School $1,300 $1,300 $1,300 $1,300

Start-Up Certification Class $295 $295 $550 $550

Start-Up Recertification Class $195 $195 $450 $450

GRAND TOTAL = $

(3 or 4 digit code on card)

February 6-8, 2019 • Hyatt Regency Washington on Capitol Hill • Washington DC

NPC 30th Annual Conference Registration FORM

Completion of this form serves as your reservation for the 2019 NPC 30th Annual Conference to be held February 6–8, 2019 at the Hyatt Regency Washington on Capitol Hill. 100% Payment is due with commitment. No refunds or cancellations.

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Questions? Please call 847.416.7272 or email us at mail@npconline.org

Educational Classes For planning purposes, please indicate which Education Class you plan to attend within each time frame:

Thursday, February 7 8:45 a.m. – 10:15 a.m.

The War Room: A Peek Inside Scheduling, Logistics & Workflow

A Systemic Approach to Cold/Cool Weather Plastering

Best Practices & Techniques for New Construction & Remodels

10:30 a.m. – Noon Keeping Your Business Out of Legal

Hot Water Construction 105: Basic Tile & Coping Determining Water Balance to Protect

Pool Finishes

2:30 p.m. – 4:00 p.m. Succession Planning – Your Business

Succession/Transition Waterproofing – A Systems Approach Spot Etching Deterioration

Friday, February 8 8:45 a.m. – 10:15 a.m.

Benefits of NPC Membership Winterization Panel: Research into

Challenges Facing the NE Pool Industry Cracks, Structural or Surface

10:30 a.m. – Noon Understanding CYA Engineering 341: Submerged Lighting Pigments A – Z

1:45 p.m. – 3:15 p.m. Let Me Ask My Wife Quartz Exposure Techniques Forum A Simplistic Approach to Water Testing

3:30 p.m. – 4:30 p.m. Gaining Commercial Clientele Various Methods of Surface Preparation How to Build & Renovate Safe Pools Using

Current Standards & Codes

PAYMENT Payment must accompany registration form; registration is not complete until payment is received.

Check is enclosed for $ ( Make check payable in U.S. funds, to the National Plasterers Council.)Please mail to: National Plasterers Council • ATTN: NPC Annual Conference • 1000 N. Rand Road, Suite 214 • Wauconda, Illinois 60084 Or Credit Card: Visa MasterCard AmEx DiscoverName of cardholder Signature Billing Address (if different from above)

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SECURE FAX: Send credit card information to 847.526.3993 NOTE: For your protection, please do not email form with credit card info. Please fax or mail completed form to the National Plasterers Council (NPC).

February 6–8, 2019HYATT REGENCY WASHINGTON ON CAPITOL HILL

WASHINGTON DC

Continuously Raising the Bar in Education, Research & Professionalism

1000 N. Rand Road, Suite 214Wauconda, Illinois 60084

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