Convention Information
FRSA'S ANNUAL CONVENTION
FRSA celebrates it's 90th annual trade show and convention
"Building Balance"
June 27-30, 2012
The Peabody Hotel and Orange County Convention Center
Orlando, FL
The convention consists of four full days of education, networking, family fun, sports, friends and FRSA's highly recognized trade show, the Florida Roofing & Sheet Metal Expo.
Attendees can find something for everyone, beginning with the sporting events on Wednesday, which include a golf and a catch-and-release fishing tournament.
The next three days are packed with informative and interesting educational seminars, geared toward the roofing and sheet metal industries. Contractors can obtain valuable C. E. (continuing education) credits needed to keep an active license in Florida. Join us for our Kick-Off Luncheon, and then help us officially open the trade show. The trade show will be open for 10.5 hours, over three days, enabling attendees maximum scheduling flexibility.
On Friday, the education continues with more top name speakers, and is followed by the FRSA Business Luncheon. The trade show opens after the luncheon, and closes at 5:00 pm, enabling attendees and exhibitors time to regroup before heading to the Friday Night Theme Party. This has historically been a sold-out event, so don't delay in making your reservations! Tickets for this event can be reserved now and, if available, can be purchased at the FRSA Registration Desk.
Saturday continues with more educational seminars and a seminar specifically formatted for your foremen and superintendent. Bring the crew and let FRSA educate them for free. After the seminar, they can go through the trade show for free, learning about new products and services for the industry.
Saturday evening features our gala annual Reception and Banquet, where the new FRSA officers are installed. Dinner, entertainment and an awards presentation are sure to capture the night. Ending the 90th Annual Convention with desserts, dancing and socializing with your FRSA friends is a great end to our annual event. So be sure to make your plans now to attend - you won't want to miss out on all this fun!
To download a free ticket to the trade show, click here. Complete the ticket and bring it to the FRSA Registration Desk (DO NOT SEND TO FRSA) located in the lobby of the Orange County Convention Center - West Hall WD2 during one of the show days. We will print you out a badge good for any day of the show.
To preview exhibitors at the FRSA Trade Show, go to the Exhibitors page
Click here for a full convention brochure
Click here for a convention ticket form
Click here for driving directions to the Orange County Convention Center or parking information.
Convention Highlights and Costs
A full convention registration, click here to download full brochure, includes all educational programs or the Spouse/Guest Program, refreshment breaks, the Kick-Off Lunch on Thursday, the Business Lunch on Friday, the Friday Night Theme Party, all three days of the trade show, the 90th Annual Banquet and Reception on Saturday, and a chance for the Grand Prize Drawing. Click here to download a schedule of events.
Individual events tickets may be purchased ahead of time for each of the following social events:
Thursday Kick-Off Luncheon - $55.00
Let the fun begin by joining us at our Kick-Off Luncheon. The Educational Foundation will also present its annual scholarship awards.
Friday Annual Business Meeting & Luncheon - $55.00
Elections for new FRSA Officers and Directors will be held, along with Life and Honorary Membership recognition, the Annual Meetings of the Association, Educational Foundation, Credit Union and Self Insurers Fund, and presentation of the Charlie Raymond Membership Award, the Earl Blank Memorial Service Award, and the Bieler Family "Enthusiasm Gets It Done Award".
Friday Night Party - $110.00
Details to follow. Ticket includes dinner, drinks and band.
Saturday Night Banquet & Reception - $100.00
The Grand Finale of the Convention is the annual Banquet, which follows an hour-long reception. FRSA's Officers for the coming year will be installed; the President's Award and the prestigious Campanella Award will be bestowed upon a deserving recipient. Wrap-up this four-day event with a video presentation, highlighting some of the more memorable moments at this year's convention. The Grand Prize will be presented to the winner and the winner of the Educational Foundation Raffle will be selected. Once dinner and the awards are over, desserts, dancing and socializing with your FRSA friends and family is a fun-filled memorable way to to end FRSA's 90th Annual Convention.
Click here to download registration form. Note: tickets for individual events are sold on a first-come, first-serve basis and may not be available on-site. Please plan accordingly. To order individual tickets, click here.
Spouse/Guest Program Events - 9:00-11:00 am - sponsored by Bill and Terry O'Brien CPCUs
Thursday, June 28- Session #1 - Details to follow. Price includes continental breakfast. $40
Friday, June 29 - Session #2 - Details to follow. Price includes continental breakfast. $40
Saturday, June 30 - Session #3 - Details to follow. Price includes continental breakfast. $40
Kids' Program Events - sponsored by Certified Roofing Specialists Inc
Thursday, June 28 - Session #1 - 8:30 am - 1:30 pm - Kids "R" Crafty and Much More - Come join the fun with Kids "R" Crafty and Much More. This supervised setting will surely result in an enjoyable day for the kids as they create their own arts and crafts projects. There will also be games for the group to enjoy, creating a fun time for all. Ticket price includes craft supplies, lunch and beverages. $50
Friday, June 29 - Session #2 - 8:30 am - 10:00 pm - Details to follow. Ticket price includes lunch, dinner and beverages. $60
Saturday, June 30 - Session #4 - 8:30 am - 1:30 pm - Pool Party - Add to the kids day of fun; have them join in for a "not your ordinary" pool party. Water falls and slide just makes for a fun poolside day full of water activities. Price includes lunch and prizes. $50
Saturday, June 30 - Session #5 - 5 - 11 pm - Dinner, Movies and Ice Cream Sundae Party - After a hard day of playing; the kids come together for a fun evening starting with dinner, and then enjoying movies and a making their own Ice Cream Sundae Party. Fun for all. Price includes dinner and dessert. $50
Click here to download a registration form
FRSA Educational Foundation Seminars
Thursday, June 28
Seminar #1 - 7:30-9:30 am - Details to follow.
Seminar #2 - 7:30-9:30 am - Details to follow.
Seminar #3 - 8:00-11:00 am - Details to follow.
Seminar #4 - 10:00-11:00 am - Details to follow.
Friday, June 29
Seminar #5 - 7:30-8:30 am - Details to follow.
Seminar #6 - 7:30-8:30 am - Details to follow.
Seminar #7 - 7:30-8:30 am - Details to follow.
Seminar #8 - 9:00-11:00 am - Details to follow..
Architects and Building Officials Program - 10:30 am-1:30 pm - Details to follow.
Saturday, June 30
Foremen and Superintendents' Program - 8:00-10:00 am - Details to follow.
Seminar #9 - 8:00-10:00 am - Details to follow.
Seminar #10 - 8:00-10:00 am - Details to follow.
Seminar #11 - 9:00-10:00 am - Details to follow.
Special Education Package - $300.00
If you want to attend just the educational programs, you may purchase a Special Education Package, which provides you with 8 hours of continuing educations.
Click here to download a list of seminars
Note: Licensed roofing, sheet metal and air conditioning contractors are required to earn 14 hours of continuing education credit per renewal cycle (two years). Within the 14 hours, they must meet six specific training requirements: (Adv) course meets Advanced Florida Building Code, (BSP) Business Practice, (G) General, (L&R) laws and rules, (WPS) Workplace Safety, (WC) Workers' Compensation, (WMM) Wind Mitigation credit. Excess hours cannot be carried to the next renewal cycle. All other hours are recorded as (G) General.
Sports Tournaments
Wednesday, June 27
Golf Tournament - 8:00 am - Rosen Shingle Creek Golf Club - sponsored by Furman Insurance and Bonds and Sunniland Corp
The award winning Shingle Creek Golf Club will serve as host of the Earl R. Blank Memorial Golf Tournament. This remarkable course, which takes its name from the prestine creek that traverses the property, creates a beautiful setting for a day of golf. Come on out and test your skills on the course that tests some of the worlds best players. Registration fee includes green fees, cart, range balls, refreshments, continential breakfast, prizes and lunch. Check-in begins at 7:00 am, with the tournament beginning at 8:00 am. Teams are 4-person scramble format; individual registrations will be paired. $110
Fishing Tournament - 7:00 am - Disney's Wilderness Lodge - sponsored by Ludowici Roof Tile Co
Located at Disney's Wilderness Lodge, this two-hour catch-and-release fishing excursion will have fish jumping into your boat - a perfect treat for family members. Tournament fee covers boat, tackle, rods and reels. Five people per boat; individual registrations will be paired. $75
Click here to download a sports registration form
The Peabody Hotel - The premier choice of Orlando hotels near the Convention Center...The Peabody Orlando is a custom-built Orlando hotel catering to the meetings and conventions industry nationwide. The hotel is a masterpiece of contemporary design and luxurious decor and furnishings. Since opening its doors in 1986, The Peabody Orlando has established itself as the Orlando convention hotel of choice for the nation's professional meeting planners. As one of the only two Forbes Four-Star, AAA Four Diamond hotels in the entire city, their luxury accommodations match world-class lodging with a convenient setting. Conveniently located in the midst of the 7-million-square-foot Orange County Convention Center, and the only hotel located directly across the street from the center's main entrance. The Peabody Orlando features luxury hotel accommodations and is a national landmark hotel in the meetings and conventions industry. A short drive to Walt Disney world, Sea World, and Universal Orlando. Just 15 minutes from Orlando International Airport (MCO). The Peabody Orlando exudes relaxed elegance, and the warmth of Southern hospitality. The ideal location is further enhanced by the whimsy of the Peabody Ducks, and their world-famous march on the red carpet at 11:00 am and 5:00 pm. The Peabody Orlando traditions are old, yet timeless come stay and enjoy The Peabody Excellence. click here to download a hotel reservation form. www.peabodyorlando.com
For more convention information, contact Lois Page at (407) 671-3772 ext. 177 or e-mail Lois at lois@floridaroof.com or speak to Janette Cabrera at ext. 100.
2012 Convention & Trade Show Sponsors - these generous sponsors help FRSA underwrite the cost of our Convention and Trade Show events. Please keep them in mind when you place your next order.
If you are interest in sponsoring, please click here to download a sponsor form.
Platinum Sponsor
TAMKO Building Products - www.tamko.com
Special Event Sponsor
Diamond Sponsors
ABC Supply Co Inc - www.abcsupply.com
Southeastern Metals Mfg - www.semetals.com
Gold Sponsor
Emerald Sponsor
Glenn, Rasmussen, Fogarty & Hooker, P.A. - www.glennrasmussen.com
Sapphire Sponsor
Soprema Inc - www.soprema.com
Silver Sponsors
Allied Building Products - www.alliedbuilding.com
Atlas Roofing Corp - www.atlasroofing.com
CertainTeed Corp - www.certainteed.com
Dan's Custom Sheet Metal Inc - www.dcsm.net
GAF-Elk Corp - www.gaf.com
IKO - www.iko.com
JW Edens & Co Insurance - www.jwedensinsurance.net
Sika Sarnafil - www.usa.sarnafil.sika.com
Suncoast Roofers Supply - www.suncoastrooferssupply.com
Sunniland Corp - www.sunniland.com
Bronze Sponsors
A.C.T. Metal Deck Supply - www.metaldecksupply.com
Gulfeagle Supply - www.gulfeaglesupply.com
Johns Manville Corp - www.jm.com
Mark Kaufman Roofing Contractor - www.markkaufmanroofing.com
Millennium Metals - www.mmi2000.net
Polyglass USA - www.polyglass.com
Rick Damato - Friend of FRSA - www.twitter.com/roofsbyrick
Tarco - www.tarcoroofing.com
Affiliate Sponsors
RCASF - www.rcasf.org
Affiliate Competition Sponsor
Badge Holders
Banquet Wine
Convention Brochure Sponsor
Fortuna Logistics/MaxCon
Convention Program Wrap
Suncoast Roofers Supply - www.suncoastroofersupply.com
Convention Sponsor
Coolie Cups
Escalator Sponsor
Exhibitor Meeting
Express Line at FRSA Registration Desk
Fishing Tournament
Ludowici Roof Tile - www.ludowici.com
Friday Beer Bust
RK Hydro-Vac Svs - www.rkhydrovac.com
Friday Business Meeting Lunch
Friday Morning Coffee Break
Roof Hugger - www.roofhugger.com
Friday Night Theme Party
Gifts for Ladies'
CertainTeed Corp - www.certainteed.com
Golf Ball Sponsor
TAMKO Building Products - www.tamko.com
Golf Beverage Sponsors
Hunter Panels - www.hpanels.com
Golf Closest to the Pin Sponsor
Suncoast Roofers Supply - www.suncoastroofersupply.com
Golf Hole Sponsor
CertainTeed Corp - www.certainteed.com
Hunter Panels - www.hpanels.com
Suncoast Roofers Supply - www.suncoastroofersupply.com
Golf Prizes
Ken & Loretta Hartley
Golf Putting Contest Sponsor
Suncoast Roofers Supply - www.suncoastroofersupply.com
Golf Tees
Lanco & Harris Corp - www.lancopaints.com
Golf Tournament
Furman Insurance & Bonds - www.furmaninsurance.com
Sunniland Corp - www.sunniland.com
Highlighters for Contractors/Seminars
Kids' Program Sponsor
Certified Roofing Specialists - www.certifiedroofingspecialists.com
Ladies' & Kids' Program Sponsors
Destin Roofing Inc - www.destinroofinginc.com
Mark Kaufman Roofing Contractor - www.markkaufmanroofing.com
Service Works - www.serviceworksroofing.com
Spouse/Guest Program Sponsor 3-Days
Bill & Terry O'Brien CPCUs
Lanyard Sponsor
ABC Supply Co Inc - www.abcsupply.com
Notebook Sponsor
Drexel Metals LLC - www.drexmet.com
Pens for Contractors/Seminars
Recycling Containers Sponsor
Owens Corning - www.owenscorning.com
Saturday Beer Bust
Saturday Morning Coffee Break
Sports Towels
Gulfeagle Supply - www.gulfeaglesupply.com
Thursday Beer Bust
GAF-Elk Corp - www.gaf.com
Thursday Kick-Off Luncheon
Thursday Morning Coffee Break
ABC Supply Co Inc - www.abcsupply.com
Southeastern Metals Mfg - www.semco.com
Thursday Grand Opening Sign Sponsor
Fortuna Logistics/MaxCon
Thursday Kick-Off Luncheon
FRSA-SIF - www.frsasif.com
Video Show Extravaganza
FRSA-SIF - www.frsasif.com
Welcome Reception
Tile Roofing Institute (TRI) - www.tileroofing.org
FRSA Association - www.floridaroof.com
Winner's Award Board
Sponsor benefits include: (time permitting) name on all promotional material - sign at event; name in the Convention Program Guide; recognition in Roofing Florida magazine a minimum of 2 issues; sponsor sign in the trade show; verbal recognition at the event/day; ribbon in booth if exhibitor; sponsor ribbon on badges; name on door tag hangers placed on every room in the FRSA room block at The Peabody Hotel; name on table tents at meal functions; Bronze, Silver, Sapphire, Emerald, Ruby, Gold and Platinum sponsors receive additional recognition.
Click here to request information about registering for this convention.