Convention Registration

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MACHINERY DEALERS
NATIONAL ASSOCIATION
EST.
1941
The 75th Annual Convention & Business Meeting
The MDNA 75th Annual Convention &
Business Meeting is May 5 - 8, 2016 at
The Broadmoor, Colorado Springs, CO
The BROADMOOR is located in the heart of one of the
most beautiful and historic places on Earth. The Pikes
Peak region abounds with dozens of attractions that
are open year-round and appeal to sightseers, nature,
sports and adventure-minded travelers of every age.
Pikes Peak: America’s Mountain – Reaching 14,115 feet,
scenic Pike’s Peak. Katharine Lee Bates penned “America the Beautiful” in 1893 after visiting the summit.
The BROADMOOR Pikes Peak Cog Railway – For 115
years, the Manitou and Pike’s Peak Railway has taken
passengers to the 14,115 foot summit.
Book Your Hotel Rooms:
Use the MDNA Special Group Rate
Room Type: Group Rate
The Broadmoor
CLASSIC
$229
SUPERIOR $249
PREMIER $269
Hotel Cut-off is April 1st
Please visit the hotel website for more information
on additional hotel charges.
The Stables at The BROADMOOR – Experience unique
western horseback riding.
Reserve your hotel room now CALL: 1-800-634-7711
Cave of the Winds – The oldest attraction in the Pikes
Peak region. Be sure to check out their newest attractions, Wind Walker Challenge Course and the Bat-a-Pult
Zip line ride!
There are
Cheyenne Mountain Zoo – America’s ONLY mountain
zoo and home to the largest giraffe heard in North
America, with more than 700 diverse and exotic creatures.
Colorado Wolf and Wildlife Center – Personalized one
hour walking tours through the sanctuary guaranteed
up-close view of the beautiful, majestic, and elusive
wolf!
The MDNA Convention is open to MDNA Members,
MDNA Premier Vendors, sponsors – and invited guests
2 ways
To Register for Convention:
1) Visit the online registration page for tickets fast!
2) Or, you may manually print the online form and send
it to the MDNA National Office by fax to 703.836.9303
Schedule of Events
Thursday, May 5th
8:00 am - 12:00 pm
Board of Directors Meeting
Preceded by a breakfast buffet at 7:30 am, this meeting is open to representatives of all companies that are MDNA members in good standing.
Advance reservations are required
9:00 am - 5:00 pm
Convention Registration, Exhibits, Catalog Show
An opportunity to display up to 200 copies of one of your sales catalogs or
brochures in the registration/exhibits area.
Noon - 2:00 pm
Welcome Lunch Buffet
Enjoy a lunch buffet and get reacquainted with your friends from around the
world.
2:00 pm - 4:00 pm
Kickoff Event
Be Ready for the Annual Fun Start to the Convention!
Team Building Fun Event
Casual Attire
7:00 pm - 10:00 pm
ROCKY MOUNTAIN “Hi” PARTY
Our opening night Welcome Party will be held in the Broadmoor's majestic
Cheyenne Lodge, located on the slopes of the Rockies high above the hotel
itself. With spectacular views of the mountains and Colorado Springs it is the
perfect venue to say “hi” to friends. Enjoy a cocktail reception on the deck
designed around an outdoor fireplace. Then the authentic lodge will be the
setting for a buffet dinner and lively entertainment. It is sure to be a high
point of the convention!
Cocktails and full dinner buffet
Friday, May 6th
8:00 am - 9:00 am
Continental Breakfast Buffet
8:00 am - 2:00 pm
Convention Registration, Exhibits, Catalog Show
9:00 am - 1:30 pm
Spouse/Companion Event
The Spouse Event features a tour of the Garden of the Gods, a national
landmark. You will experience dramatic views of 300 foot towering
sandstone rock formations against a backdrop of snow-capped Pikes Peak
and brilliant blue skies. Then we will visit historic downtown Manitou
Springs. This artists' enclave is a treasure trove of art galleries and boutique
shops. These activities will culminate with a wonderful lunch, where we will
enjoy our tradition of visiting with old friends and meeting new friends.
• Casual Attire
• Limited space available - Preregistration is required
• Open to spouses and children only
Garden of the Gods
9:00 am - 10:30 am
Federal Bureau of Investigation – Anti Fraud Seminar
Field agents from the Denver Field Office will take us through the many ways
to protect our business and ensure that we take the necessary precautions to
help keep machine tools out of the hands of bad guys as we do business
around the world.
Topics include The Red Flags to Look for When Receiving Requests from
Around the World:
*Too eager to pay more for an item
*Buying expensive items with no inspection or due diligence
*Money coming from one country with machine going to another country
They will also cover these topics that every machinery dealer should know:
* Export compliance and security
* Correct ECCN numbers and determining when an export license is needed
* How to get an export license when required to do so
* General fraud problems and signals to look out for
10:30 am - 12:00 pm
Seven Steps to Small Business Success
Understanding and embracing the concept of Lifecycle Marketing.
What’s the difference between businesses that thrive and those that seem to
just survive? Successful businesses have a sales and marketing plan that
brings in a constant stream of new prospects and maximizes the value of
existing customers. This is done by understanding the principles of Lifecycle
Marketing for Small Business-the seven steps thriving businesses are using to
grow, nurture and retain valuable customers.
In this powerful and informative presentation, you will learn to analyze areas
of opportunity in your business and develop a sales and marketing plan to
open your customer floodgates. You will also learn how these seven steps
can help you:
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Drive more prospect traffic without increasing your spending
Convert customers at a much higher rate
Squeeze maximum value out of your existing clients
Grow your referral business to have people begging to be your customer
Schedule of Events
12:00 pm – 1:00 pm
Buffet Lunch
Prepare your own box lunch to take with you golfing or to any other
afternoon activity or just fix a plate, sit down, relax and socialize.
1:15 pm – Shotgun Start
Optional Golf Outing
Golf with your fellow MDNA members on The Broadmoor’s Champion West
Course skirting the base of the Rocky Mountains (additional charges apply).
Or take part in one of the
many available tours or
activities. The afternoon
is yours to enjoy all that
The Broadmoor and
Colorado Springs have to
offer.
7:00 pm – 11:00 pm
PLAY at the Broadmoor’s Club Room (Optional event or free evening, the
choice is yours)
Come PLAY at our private MDNA party in one of the Broadmoor’s most unique
and fun rooms, appropriately called “PLAY”. Choose your partners and your
opponents for bowling, billiards, foosball or shuffle board. Or if your favorite
game is socializing you can PLAY at chatting and enjoying an open bar and
The Broadmoor's casual cuisine. “PLAY” is designed as a luxury club room and
is the perfect venue to network with your MDNA friends in an environment
that only The Broadmoor can offer.
Join the fun at PLAY!
* Optional event $75 per person, advance registration required
* Casual Attire
* Or, if you choose take advantage of all that Colorado Springs and the
Broadmoor have to offer including numerous restaurants, cafes and lounges
on property.
Saturday, May 7th
8:00 am - 11:00 am
Convention Registration
8:30 am - 10:30 am
Breakfast & Annual Meeting
Your MDNA President, Officer Team, and Committee Chairmen will report to
you on the progress and plans that our various committees and subsidiaries
(Including Membership, Public Relations, Chapter Leadership, AMEA, and
LOCATOR) are making to help maintain a strong and growing association.
Also included in the Annual Meeting is the election of our National Officers.
The Annual Meeting portion will start at 9:00 a.m. At that time all non-MD-
NA Members will be asked to leave the room.
Attire: Jackets and ties required for presenters
10:30 am - 10:45 am
MDNA Board of Directors Meeting
This meeting is open to representatives of all companies that are MDNA
members in good standing. (Advanced reservations are required.)
Attire: Jackets and ties required for presenters
11:00 am – 12:00 pm
AMEA Presents “Family Feud”
It’s time to play….Family Feud! Join AMEA as we present our own take on
the popular television game show Family Feud. You and your fellow machinery dealers will be teamed up to form your own “Machinery Family” and
compete against one another to test your machinery knowledge. The
program is sure to be entertaining, educational and a great laugh. Even
better, the winning team will walk away with some great prizes!
12:00 pm - 1:00 pm
MDNA Lunch and Learn Webinar (a live version)
Increase Your Relevance Through Intentional and High
Impact Content
Presenter: Jen Dalton, CEO of BrandMirror
You will learn:
1. How to develop your personal brand and
understand what content showcases your areas
of expertise consistently
2.How to leverage evidence to build your credibility
3.How to map out an intentional and efficient social
media strategy based on your business goals and strategic focus
7:00 pm - 12:00 am
President's Reception and Banquet
Following a cocktail reception in the elegant Pompeiian Room, the Broadmoor's world famous chefs will treat you to a culinary experience to remember at the annual President's Banquet. Then dance the night away to a
fabulous live band as our 75th Annual Convention comes to a close.
Cocktail Attire
1941
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MACHINERY DEALERS
NATIONAL ASSOCIATION
EST.
1941
The 75th Annual Convention & Business Meeting
MDNA’s 75TH Annual Convention
Friday, May 6th Optional Events
PRE-REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED
No onsite registration can be accommodated
Spouse Event: Garden of the Gods Tour, Shopping and Lunch
9:00 am
Attending Spouse Name: ________________________________________________________________
Company Name: _____________________________________________________________________
Email: ___________________________________________________________________________
Home Address: ______________________________________________________________________
__________________________________________________________________________________________________
MDNA Golf Outing
Join us at The Broadmoor’s West Golf Course for an afternoon of friendly competition. All skill levels are welcome. This will be a shotgun start format and
foursomes will be set up combining all skill levels.
Broadmoor West Course
Get ready for rolling fairways, multi-level greens, and demanding hazards at the stunning yet formidable West Course. Don't let the stunning mountain views
distract you; the West Course may look like a postcard, but it offers a very challenging and rewarding round of golf. “One of the most beautiful courses you will
ever play”, says Convention Chairman John Conroy.
· Shotgun start at 1:15 pm
· $180 Per Person, Price includes green fees, and cart
· Golf clubs and shoes are available for rental, so there is no need to bring your clubs
Name of Golfer: __________________________________
Golfer Skill Level or Handicap: ______________________________
__________________________________________________________________________________________________
PLAY at The Broadmoor’s Club Room
7:00 pm - 11:00 pm
Come PLAY at our private MDNA party in one of the Broadmoor’s most unique and fun rooms, appropriately called “PLAY”. Choose your partners and your
opponents for bowling, billiards, foosball or shuffle board. Or if your favorite game is socializing you can PLAY at chatting and enjoying an open bar and the
Broadmoor's casual cuisine. “PLAY” is designed as a luxury club room and is the perfect venue to network with your MDNA friends in an environment that only the
Broadmoor can offer.
Join the fun at PLAY!
$75 per person, advance registration required
Name(s): _________________________________________________________________
Company Name: ____________________________________________________________
Email: __________________________________________________________________
Please Return This Form Via Fax: 703-836-9303
Or Email: office@mdna.org before April 15th.