107th Annual Meeting

Meeting Registration

Pre-registration has closed.  Please register on-site at the AWPA desk.  You may also download a form to complete in advance. 

Getting to Fort Lauderdale

Fort Lauderdale is served by the Fort Lauderdale International Airport (FLL), which offers hundreds of commercial flights per day on all major airlines from 55 non-stop destinations. Make your reservations early to get the best fares, although our experience has been that the lowest fares tend to be available between 21 and 28 days prior to your expected travel date. The airport is located 6 miles southwest of the hotel (about a 15-minute ride in a taxi). Rental cars and public transportation are also available at the airport. For those of you driving to Fort Lauderdale, you can get there via I-75 or I-95.  

Hotel Reservations

The meeting will take place at the Marriott Harbor Beach Resort, located at 3030 Holiday Drive, right on the Atlantic Ocean. This year’s meeting promises something for everyone. The group rate for the meeting is $199 single/double city view room with a balcony.  Other room types and plans may be available at other rates.  We are beyond the cut-off date for hotel reservations, but rooms may still be available at the group rate. CLICK HERE FOR ONLINE HOTEL RESERVATIONS  You may also make reservations by telephone by calling (U.S. or Canada)
1-888-236-2427  (for international telephone numbers, click here.)  Be sure to tell the reservations agent that you are attending the American Wood Protection Association meeting.

Spouse/Guest Program

On Monday, participants will be whisked away to an undisclosed location for an "Iron Chef" style cooking competition, with assistance from South Florida's most talented chefs.  The group will be divided into teams and will compete for the title of AWPA's top chef!  You'll eat what you cook, so bring your culinary "A game".  On Tuesday, take a leisurely land 'n' sea tour of Fort Lauderdale, the Venice of America.  See the homes of the rich and famous by boat, then see everything else Fort Lauderdale has to offer by private coach.  We've made sure that you'll have plenty of time on your own to relax at the beach, go shopping, indulge in a spa treatment, or enjoy the beachfront atmosphere.

The Hacker's Classic - our 2011 Golf Event

The Jacaranda Golf Club West Course in Plantation, Florida has been chosen to host the AWPA 2011 Hackers Classic Golf Tournament on Sunday, May 15, 2011.   We selected Jacaranda because of its new Tif-Dwarf luxurious putting surfaces, tightly manicured collection areas, plush emerald green fairways and bunkering designed to entice the risk-reward golfer.  The Club recently invested $10 million in creating a “living works of landscape art” theme while retaining a championship caliber.  The course is a home for the Nationwide Qualifying Tour for professional golfers, yet is exceptionally kind to lady golfers.  The Hackers Classic Tournament will follow a scramble format, with prizes abound.

Pickler's Prance 5K Fun Run/Walk

The 2011 Pickler’s Prance 5K Fun Run/Walk will take participants on a tour of beautiful Fort Lauderdale and the beachfront walk. The event will begin on the morning of Sunday, May 15. There is no charge for the event, but you must register to participate. 

Suppliers Showcase

The Suppliers Showcase is a great way to make potential customers aware of your products and services at a very reasonable price.  The Suppliers Showcase is normally held in conjunction with coffee breaks for a more comfortable, inviting interaction with potential sales contacts.  We intentionally limit the number of spaces to maximize your opportunities to meet the people who need your products. 

Current  Suppliers Include:

Ametek Process Instruments

Applied Rigaku Technologies

Eco Chemical, Inc

Forest2Market

IWT

OMI Industries

Oxford Instruments

Wood Care Systems

WoodWorks

Things to See and Do in Fort Lauderdale

Fort Lauderdale is one of the top tourist destinations in the U.S. because of its golden beaches, along with casual chic dining opportunities and abundant nightlife. For more information on what to do in Fort Lauderdale, go to the Fort Lauderdale Convention & Visitor’s Bureau website: http://www.sunny.org

Schedule of Events

General Chair:  Jeff Morrell

Program Chair:  Ken Laughlin

Saturday, May 14

10:30 am to 11:00 am - Committee on Committees Meeting

11:00 am to 3:00 pm - Executive Committee Meeting

1:00 pm to 5:00 pm - Registration Desk Open

Sunday, May 15

8:00 am to 5:00 pm - Registration Desk Open

8:00 am - Pickler’s Prance 5K Fun Run/Walk (Meet in the Hotel Lobby at the Main Entrance)

8:00 am - The 2011 AWPA "Hacker's Classic" Golf Tournament  (Meet at the golf club by 8:00 am for a shotgun start)

1:00 pm to 4:00 pm - Green Building Workshop:  "Life Cycle Analysis, Carbon Accounting, and Environmental Product Declarations - What's It All About?"  Presented by Dr. Jim Bowyer, Professor Emeritus, University of Minnesota

Task Group Meetings:

• 3:00 pm to 5:30 pm

• 3:00 pm to 3:30 pm - T-2 Lumber Retailers TG

• 3:30 pm to 4:00 pm - P-9 Acetylated Wood TG

• 4:00 pm to 5:30 pm - T-7 Quality Control TG

4:00 pm to 5:00 pm - Southern Pressure Treaters Association Meeting

6:00 pm to 7:30 pm - President's Reception

Monday, May 16

8:00 am to 5:00 pm - Registration Desk Open

8:30 am to 10:15 am - Opening Session

• Welcome

• Award of Merit Recognition:  Dr. Stan Lebow, USDA Forest Products Laboratory

• Recognition of Sponsors

• General Committee Reports

• President's & Vice President's Addresses

• Keynote Address:  A 21st Century Assessment of the U.S. Wood Products Sector and Treated Wood Industry, presented by Dr. Jim Bowyer, Professor Emeritus, University of Minnesota