Convention

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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!

 

Tuesday, September 11th, 2012

Afternoon

Registration

2:00 pm – 3:30 pm

Committee Chairs Meeting
2:00 pm – 5:30 pm
Executive Committee Meeting
 

Wednesday, September 12th, 2012

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

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

Companion/Family Orientation - Families Welcome!

6:00 pm – 10:00 pm
Welcome Reception & Dinner

“Camp Dolphin” Child Care Provided (ages 4-12)

 

Thursday, September 13th, 2012 

Morning
TBA
Registration 
7:00 am – 12:00 pm

“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

Afternoon

12:00 pm – 1:00 pm
Manufacturers Only Luncheon
Various Start Times
Networking, Tours and Activities

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
 

Saturday, September 15th, 2012 – No Child Care Provided on Saturday 

Morning

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!
 

Sunday, September 16th, 2012 – No Child Care Provided on Sunday 

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

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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.