FRSA's 102nd Annual Convention
and the Florida Roofing & Sheet Metal Expo
Gaylord Palms Resort & Convention Center
Kissimmee, FL - June 5-7, 2023
Florida Roofing & Sheet Metal Expo
FRSA proudly hosts the largest regional roofing show in the country. Over 220 exhibiting companies displaying the latest products and services make this show a vital experience for roofing or sheet metal contractors. The Expo is located at the Gaylord Palms Convention Center and includes the Foundation Auction and the Affiliate Competition. As always, the Expo is FREE for all roofing contractors. Each representative of non-exhibiting manufacturers, distributors and suppliers will be charged a $295 fee and service providers will be charged a $995 fee for an Expo Hall Pass.
Gain a competitive advantage by exploring the latest and greatest the industry has to offer.
Expo Hours
Thursday, June 6 - 11:00 am-5:00 pm
Friday, June 7 - 10:00 am-3:00 pm
Foundation Auction
Wednesday, June 5 11:00 am-5:00 pm
Thursday, June 6 – 11:00 am-5:00 pm
Friday, June 7 – 10:00 am-2:00 pm
Check out the link below as new items are being added all the time. Place the highest bid on items in the Foundation’s Auction to head home with great getaway vacations, sporting event tickets, unique baskets and, of course, roofing products. Check out great packages onsite at the Expo and bid from anywhere! Text FRSA to 243725 or visit www.floridaroof.com/items to register and bid online. Bidding goes LIVE Friday May 31, the week before and concludes on June 7. All proceeds benefit the industry through the FRSA Educational and Research Foundation.
FRSA Lounge Bar - Thursday sponsored by Sunniland
Thursday, June 6 – 2:00 pm
FRSA Lounge Bar - Friday
Friday, June 7 – 12:00 pm
Networking can make you thirsty! Stop by the Lounge area for a cold beer, compliments of our sponsors.
FRSA’s Welcome Reception sponsored by Adams and Reese LLP and Carlisle Construction Materials
Wednesday, June 5 - 5:30 pm – 7:00 pm
Join us as we kick-off FRSA’s 102nd Annual Convention. Add delicious food stations and an open bar to this FREE event – the perfect opportunity to network with industry peers.
NWiR Mentorship and Networking Session
Wednesday, June 5
Join National Women in Roofing for an insight-filled session where you will be able to network with other NWiR members and hear from women in the industry about their career experiences.
FRSA Affiliate Competition
Thursday, June 6 – 2:00 pm – 3:00 pm
Affiliate chapters from across the state compete on the Expo floor to lead their Affiliate to victory. Proceeds benefit FRSA’s 2024 Charity of Choice.
FRSA Business Luncheon sponsored by
Thursday, June 6 - 11:15 am – 1:00 pm
Elections for FRSA Officers and Directors will be held, Life and Honorary Memberships bestowed along with other industry awards and FRSA Educational Foundation scholarship recipients honored.
FRSA Officer Installation Reception & Dinner
Reception sponsored by
Thursday, June 6 - 6:00 pm – 6:30 pm
Officer Installation Dinner
Dinner
Thursday, June 6 – 6:00 pm – 8:30 pm
FRSA Officers for the coming year will be installed, the President’s Award and FRSA’s highest honor, the Campanella Award, will be presented. Entertainment to follow.
Sports Tournaments
All sports tournaments will take place on Wednesday, June 5
Fishing Tournament sponsored by Walker Rep Group
Sunrise Marina, Port Canaveral – 7:00 am – 1:00 pm
Soak up the sunshine during a day of fishing on the open seas. Boats carrying groups of six will set out along Florida’s beautiful East Coast to find the catch of the day. Check-in begins at 6:30 am with the tournament running from 7:00 am – 12:00 pm. Following the tournament, winners will be announced and grab-and-go lunches will be available. Registration fee includes boat, rod and reel, tackle, beverages, lunch and prizes. Individual registrants will be paired and space is limited.
Golf Tournament sponsored by Furman Insurance - Acrisure
Falcon’s Fire Golf Club, Kissimmee – 8:00 am – 1:00 pm
Falcon’s Fire Golf Club is recognized both locally and nationally as one of the finest public golf courses in Orlando. This Rees Jones designed championship golf course features over 7,000 yards from the back tees and provides golfers four sets of tees to choose from. Check-in begins at 7:00 am, with the tournament beginning at 8:00 am. Registration includes green fees, cart, range balls, refreshments, continental breakfast, lunch and prizes. Teams are 4-person scramble format and individual registrants will be paired. Get your registrations in early! Registrations will be limited to 128 players on a first-come, first-served basis.
Clay Shooting Tournament - sponsored by Drexel Metals
Tenoroc Shooting Range, Lakeland - 10:00 am – 1:00 pm
The tournament is comprised of several stations at a variety of shooting levels designed to have everyone from beginners to experts hitting the target. Range fees, ammunition, lunch and prizes are included in the ticket price. Each participant must provide their own gun or arrange gun rental ahead of time. Registrations will be limited to 75 participants, so sign up early!
Ladies' & Kids' Program Events
All Ladies' & Kids' programs will take place on-site.
Ladies' Program sponsored by
Thursday, June 6 – 9:00 am – 11:00 am
Friday, June 7 – 9:00 am – 11:00 am
More information will be available as we get closer to the show dates!
Kids’ Program sponsored by
All Kids’ Program events take place on-site and include chaperones.
Wednesday Night, June 5 – 5:30 pm – 9:30 pm
Thursday Day, July 13 – 9:00 am – 3:00 pm
Thursday Night, July 13 – 5:30 pm – 10:00 pm
Friday Day, July 14 – 9:00 am – 2:00 pm
More information will be available as we get closer to the show dates!
Seminars
2024 Seminar Schedule is not currently available.
2023 Seminars:
Wednesday, July 12, 2023
8:00 am – 10:00 am / Seminar #1 – 2023 Florida Building Code 8th Edition
8:00 am – 10:00 am / Seminar #2 – Contractor Licensing Issues & Construction Contracts
9:00 am – 3:30 pm / Seminar #3 – CCN – KPI Managing by the Numbers
10:15 am – 11:15 am / Seminar #4 – The OSHA Inspection & Citation Process
10:15 am – 11:15 am / Seminar #5 – Fall Protection - What Employers Need to Know
11:30 am – 12:30 pm / Seminar #6 – Navigating Material Volatility
11:30 am – 12:30 pm / Seminar #7 – Estimating the Right Way
12:45 pm – 1:45 pm / Seminar #8 – Tile Hip & Ridge Installation
12:45 pm – 1:45 pm / Seminar #9 – Workers’ Compensation Coverage & the Perils of PEOs
2:00 pm – 3:00 pm / Seminar #10 – FBC Requirements for Underlayment
2:00 pm – 3:00 pm / Seminar #11 – FRSA-TRI 7th Edition Tile Manual
Thursday, July 13, 2023
7:00 am – 8:00 am / Seminar #12 – KPI Managing by the Numbers
7:00 am – 8:00 am / Seminar #13 – Lightweight Insulating Concrete Roof Decks
7:00 am – 8:00 am / Seminar #14 – How to Start or Grow a True Service Department
8:00 am – 11:00 am / Seminar #15 – Architect & Building Officials Program
8:15 am – 9:15 am / Seminar #16 – The Impact of the Legalization of Marijuana on the Construction Industry
8:15 am – 9:15 am / Seminar #17 – Designing for Performance – Single-Ply Roofing Lessons
8:15 am – 9:15 am / Seminar #18 – Top 5 Employment Issues in Roofing
8:15 am – 9:15 am / Seminar #19 – Workers’ Compensation Coverage & the Perils of PEOs
9:30 am – 10:30 am / Seminar #20 – FBC Requirements for Underlayment's
9:30 am – 10:30 am / Seminar #21 – Top 5 Insurance Issues in Roofing
Friday, July 14, 2023
7:00 am – 8:00 am / Seminar #22 – Wind Mitigation Methods, the Law!
7:00 am – 8:00 am / Seminar #23 – Top 5 Insurance Issues in Roofing
7:00 am – 8:00 am / Seminar #24 – Estimating the Right Way
7:00 am – 8:00 am / Seminar #25 – Fall Protection - What Employers Need to Know
8:15 am – 9:15 am / Seminar #26 – Tile Hip & Ridge Installation
8:15 am – 9:15 am / Seminar #27 – Specialty Shingles – Code & Installation Requirements
8:15 am – 9:15 am / Seminar #28 – Reputation Management Legal Issues
8:15 am – 9:15 am / Seminar #29 – KPI Managing by the Numbers
8:15 am - 9:15 am / Seminar #30 - Service Department Training Revelations
8:15 am - 9:15 am / Seminar #31 - A Crash Course in Effective Digital Marketing & Lead Optimization
Special Thanks to our 2023 Convention & Expo Sponsors!
Our generous sponsors help FRSA underwrite the cost of Convention and Expo events. Please keep them in mind when you place your next order.
To view a complete list of sponsors, visit the 2023 Sponsor Page.
Interested in sponsoring an event at the 2024 Convention & Expo? Contact Rachel Zehnal at 800-767-3772 ext. 199 or rachel@floridaroof.com.
Time permitting, all sponsors will receive the following recognition:
Company name and website hyperlinked on FRSA's website
Company name in the official Convention Program
Recognition in Florida Roofing Magazine
Recognition as a sponsor in the event mobile app
Sponsor sign at the Expo
Ribbon in booth (if exhibitor) and sponsor ribbon on badges
Company name on door tag hangers placed on every room in FRSA block at the Gaylord Palms Resort & Convention Center
Points for 2025 Expo booth selection
Platinum, Diamond, Gold, Ruby, Emerald, Sapphire, Silver and Bronze sponsors receive additional recognition
Special Thanks to our 2023 Media Partners
June 5-7, 2024 - Gaylord Palms Resort & Convention Center - Kissimmee, FL
S.T.A.R.—Spotlight Trophy for the Advancement of Roofing is an awards program designed by the Florida Roofing and Sheet Metal Contractors Association (FRSA) to recognize members' unique and outstanding projects. A panel evaluates the entries for inclusion and outstanding performance in each category.
Each year, the FRSA President selects a Charity of Choice to support. Donations are received during the year and presented during FRSA's Annual Convention.
