Convention

Reimagine the Possibilities
By Tom Wujek, NIBA 2nd Vice President,
Program Committee Chair
Do you feel that the last few years have been challenging for your business? Are you willing to feel the magic of the potential that is within your reach? It’s time to “Reimagine the Possibilities” at the 2012 NIBA-The Belting Association annual convention. Planning is underway for the best NIBA convention ever! Save the dates: September 12-15 at the Swan Resort on the Walt Disney World property in Orlando, Florida.
Because of the magical venue this year, the Program Committee is working to make this a family-friendly convention with a mix of business content, networking time, relaxation, family-oriented activities, and of course, the Convention Expo booth program. We are planning to provide childcare arranged through the Club Dolphin resources onsite at the Swan resort during a few of the regular convention events. So consider bringing your spouse, your kids and grandkids. The convention will offer magical experiences for everyone!
In Walt Disney World, the options for fun are truly endless. In the coming months, NIBA will post information about Disneyworld park tickets, other Disney attractions, as well as Orlando area activities here so you and your family can start making plans now. I encourage you to book your rooms and activities early to ensure availability. You will also find a list of Disney must-do activities – recommendations that you just can’t miss while you’re there.
So why not Reimagine the Possibilities – this year at the NIBA 2012 Annual Convention in Orlando. It is sure to be a magical experience!
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Tuesday, September 11th, 2012 |
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Afternoon |
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Registration |
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2:00 pm – 3:30 pm |
| Committee Chairs Meeting |
| 2:00 pm – 5:30 pm |
| Executive Committee Meeting |
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Wednesday, September 12th, 2012 |
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Morning |
| Registration (all day) |
| 7:00 am – 8:00 am |
| Committee Breakfast |
| 8:00 am – 12:00 pm |
| Committee Meetings |
| Everyone on own for lunch |
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Afternoon |
| 12:00 pm – 1:00 pm |
| Committee Chairs Meeting |
| Evening |
| 5:30 pm – 6:00 pm |
| New Member/First Timer’s Reception/Orientation |
| 5:30 pm – 6:00 pm |
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Companion/Family Orientation - Families Welcome! |
| 6:00 pm – 10:00 pm |
| Welcome Reception & Dinner |
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“Camp Dolphin” Child Care Provided (ages 4-12) |
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Thursday, September 13th, 2012 |
| Morning |
| TBA |
| Registration |
| 7:00 am – 12:00 pm |
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“Camp Dolphin” Child Care Provided (ages 4-12) |
| 7:00 am – 8:00 am |
| Breakfast – Families Welcome! |
| 8:00 am – 9:30 am |
| Opening Ceremonies |
| 9:30 am – 10:00 am |
| Beverage Break |
| 10:00 am – 12:00 pm |
| Keynote Presentation |
| Everyone on own for lunch |
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Afternoon |
| 12:00 pm – 1:00 pm |
| Manufacturers Only Luncheon |
| Various Start Times |
| Networking, Tours and Activities |
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Evening |
| Various Start Times |
| Manufacturers Hospitality Night |
| 6:00 pm – 10:00 pm |
| “Camp Dolphin” Child Care Provided (ages 4-12) |
| Friday, September 14th, 2012 -
No Child Care Provided on Friday |
| Morning |
| TBA |
| Registration |
| 7:30 am – 9:00 am |
| Breakfast (Grab-and-Go) – Families Welcome! |
| 8:30 am – 9:30 am |
| Business Session |
| 9:00 am start time |
| Tennis Tournament |
| Golf Tournament (includes lunch) |
| 9:00 am Departures |
| Networking, Tours and Activities – Families Welcome! |
| Afternoon |
| 3:00 pm – 7:00 pm |
| Convention Expo Set-Up |
| Evening |
| Networking Evening |
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Saturday, September 15th, 2012 – No Child Care Provided on Saturday |
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Morning |
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TBA |
| Registration |
| 6:00 am – 8:00 am |
| Convention Expo Set-Up |
| 7:00 am Start |
| Fun Run/Walk (Veyance/Goodyear) |
| 8:00 am – 9:00 am |
| Breakfast – Families Welcome! |
| 9:00 am – 2:00 pm |
| Convention Expo |
| 11:30 am – 12:30 pm |
| Lunch (Inside Convention Expo) |
| Various Start Times |
| Companion and Family Activities |
| 2:00 pm – 4:00 pm |
| Convention Expo Tear-Down |
| 6:00 pm – 9:30 pm |
| Farewell Evening Reception & Dinner – Families Welcome! |
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Sunday, September 16th, 2012 – No Child Care Provided on Sunday |
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Morning |
| 7:30 am – 8:15 am |
| Breakfast (for Board Members only) |
| 7:45 am – 12:00 pm |
| Board Meeting |
NIBA 2012 Annual Convention
September 12 - 15, 2012
Walt Disney World Swan Resort
Lake Buena Vista, Florida
Walt Disney World Swan Resort

Special NIBA hotel
room rate is $219/night
Please call 800-227-1500
or make your reservation online
Calling from outside the U.S.? Call the
hotel directly at 407-934-4000.
Located in the heart of the Walt Disney World® Resort, the award-winning Walt Disney World Swan and Dolphin is a deluxe Disney resort hotel and your gateway to Central Florida's illustrious theme parks and attractions. The Orlando vacations resort is located in between Epcot® and Disney's Hollywood Studios™ and close to Disney's Animal Kingdom® Theme Park and Magic Kingdom® Park. Discover their magical surroundings, superior service, luxurious facilities and redesigned guest rooms featuring the Heavenly Bed®. Enjoy the new Mandara Spa, 17 spectacular restaurants and lounges, five pools, a white sand beach, two health clubs, tennis, nearby golf and many special Disney benefits.