Dallas 2008 June 10th -13th at the Sheraton Dallas

Please Note: The Adam's Mark is changing their name to Sheraton Dallas prior to our convention

Room Rates are $119.00 for single/double $129.00 for triple and $149.00 for quad rooms.

Call Adam's Mark Hotel for reservations 214-922-8000 Deadline is May 18th to receive these rates.

Athletic Equipment Managers - 2008 Convention Tentative Schedule

MONDAY, JUNE 9, 2008
Time TBD Pre convention meeting
1:00-3:00 p.m. CEC Meeting
3:00-4:00 p.m. Lunch for CEC & CSC only
4:00-6:00 p.m. CSC Meeting
7:00-9:00 p.m. Early Registration

TUESDAY, JUNE 10, 2008
7:00 a.m. Golf Outing
8:00 a.m.-2:00 p.m. Exhibitor Decorating Setup
1:00-4:00 p.m. Member Registration
1:00-8:00 p.m. Vendor Set-Up
4:00-5:00 p.m. New Member Meet and Greet
4:00-5:00 p.m. Spouse Meet and Greet
5:30-11:00 p.m. Board Meeting
7:30-8:30 p.m. Board Dinner
5:00-6:00 p.m. Exam Preparation Meeting
6:00-7:30 p.m. Workshop 1: Back To Basics--Helmets-District 7
6:00-7:30 p.m. Workshop 2: Sewing-Jeff Jones
7:30-9:00 p.m. Workshop 3: Back To Basics-Shoulder Pads-District 7
7:30-9:00 p.m. Workshop 4: Back To Basics Laundry
9:00 p.m. Under Armour Reception Off Site

WEDNESDAY, JUNE 11, 2008
8:30 -11:30 a.m. CPR Class
8:30-11:30 a.m. Certification Exam
8:30-11:30 a.m. Member Registration
9:00 a.m. Exhibits Open
1:00 p.m. Exhibits Close
1:00-2:00 p.m. Members Chairperson Meeting
1:00-2:00 p.m. Workshop 7: Certification
2:00-3:30 p.m.

District #1- District #2-
District #3- District #4-
District #5- District #6
District #7- District #8
District #9- District #10
3:30-5:00 p.m. General Meeting
5:45-6:45 p.m. Workshop 5: Equipment Room Organization--Wenger
5:45-6:45 p.m. Workshop 6: It takes a team-Combatting Concussions-Nadine Gelberg
5:45-6:45 p.m. Workshop 7: Different foams in shoulder pads-Ed Tobergte (Gear 2000)
6:45 p.m. Riddell Reception

THURSDAY, JUNE 12, 2008
9:00 a.m. Exhibitors Open
1:00 p.m. Exhibitors Close
1:00-3:00 p.m. Workshop 8: How to work effectively with people-Dale Carnegie
1:00-2:00 p.m. Workshop 9: Transportation-Panel of Equipment Managers
2:00-3:00 p.m. Workshop 10: Computers--TBD
3:00-5:00 p.m. Workshop 11: NCAA Title IX
6:00 p.m. Russell Reception
7:30 p.m. Schutt Reception Offsite

FRIDAY, JUNE 13, 2008
9:00-10:00 a.m. Workshop 12: Helpful Hints
10:30-12:00 p.m. Adams Awards Brunch
12:30-2:00 p.m. Closing Board Meeting

 

WORKSHOP SCHEDULE AND TITLES

Date	Time	Name	Workshop Title
6/10/2008	6 pm - 7:30 pm		Back to Basics - Helmets
	6 pm - 7:30 pm	Jeff Jones	Sewing
	7:30 pm - 9 pm		Back to Basics - Shoulder Pads
	7:30 pm - 9 pm	Mark Litsky	Back to Basics - Laundry
6/11/2008	1 pm - 2 pm	Kelly Jones	Certification Info. Session
	3:30 pm - 5:30 pm	GENERAL MEETING	NEW PRODUCT PRESENTATIONS @ END
	5:45 pm - 6:45 pm	Wenger	A Case for Space - Space Management
	5:45 pm - 6:45 pm	Vin Ferrara	Innovation and Education to Address Concussions in Football
	5:45 pm - 6:45 pm	Ed Tobergte (Gear 2000)	Football Shoulder Pad Construction
6/12/2008	1 pm - 2 pm	Panel of Equipment Managers	Athletic Equipment Transportation
	1 pm - 3 pm	Jeff Cockrell	If You Want to Gather Honey, Don't Kick Over the Bee Hive
	2 pm - 3 pm	Jerry Fife	Computers
	3 pm - 5 pm	Karen Morrison	Understanding Title IX and  Equipment Choices