July 29 - August 1, 2009
Amelia Island, Florida

Destination: Fly to Jacksonville and drive 40 min to resort.
Fly to Savannah and drive 2 hr to resort.

Thursday, July 30th

8:30 to 11:30 am
Committee Meetings

11:30 am to 12:30 pm
Lunch on own

1:00 to 5:00 pm
Board Meeting

6:00 to 8:00 pm
Opening Reception/Exhibition
Exhibits w/ hors d’ oeuvres and consumption bar.
Dinner on Own

Friday, July 31st

7:30 to 8:30 am
Registration w/ Full Breakfast Buffet

8:30 to 9:00 am
Business Meeting/Awards Recognition

9:00 to 10:00 am
Employees vs. Independent Contractors – David Whitlock

10:00 to 11:00 am
Decorative Concrete Design & Construction – Cygnus/Bob Harris

11:00 am to 12:00 pm
The Concrete Side of Sustainability – Erin Ashley

12:30 to 1:30 pm
Exhibitor Luncheon

1:30 to 5:30 pm
CFA Foundation Technician Seminar/Exam

5:30 to 7:30 pm
Closing Exhibitor Reception in Exhibit Hall

Saturday, August 1st

7:30 to 8:30 am
Full Breakfast Buffet

8:30 to 10:30 am
Concrete First Floor Decks– Brent Anderson

10:30 to 11:30 am
Business Strategies – Building it Forward – Doug Staebler

11:30 to 12:30 am
Why Waste A Good Recession – Panel Discussion
Leveraging Certification in Your Market – Dan Bromley
Sustainable As a Contractor – Dennis Purinton
Considering Tilt-Up – Is It A Fit For Me? – Ed Sauter
Maximizing Your Concrete Housing Options – Mike Hancock
Lunch On Own

1:00 to 7:00 pm
CFA Annual Golf Outing - Amelia River Course
UPDATE: This year the economy has weakened our golfing roster but the fun is no less.  Check in with CFA Staff to find out the latest on this annual outing of fun!

2:00 to 4:00 pm
THERMOMASS Certification Event
(Classroom space for 30 + room at front with A/V)

7:00 to 8:30 pm
Social Send-Off
UPDATE: Join your CFA friends poolside on the deck for a final evening of networking.  Plan your trip around this great chance to make final acquaintances and plans to keep in touch as we close the books on the 2009 CFA Summer Convention.  There will be a cash bar available.