Convention & Expo
Convention & Expo

Convention

FRSA's 102nd Annual Convention 
and the Florida Roofing & Sheet Metal Expo 

Gaylord Palms Resort & Convention Center
Kissimmee, FL - June 5 - 7, 2024 

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Gaylord Palms
 

 

 

Florida Roofing & Sheet Metal Expo

FRSA proudly hosts the largest regional roofing show in the country. Over 225 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.

2024 Expo Floor Large

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

Foundation Auction

Check out the link below as new items are being added all the time. Check out great packages onsite at the Expo and bid from anywhere! 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 – 11:00 am - 5:00 pm

FRSA Beer Bust - Friday sponsored by GAF
Friday, June 7 – 11:00 am - 2:00 pm

Networking can make you thirsty! Stop by the Lounge area for a cold beer, compliments of our sponsors.

Expo Lunch - Thursday & Friday sponsored by Carlisle SynTec Systems, Drexel Metals, PAC-CLAD and TCParker & Associates. 

Thursday, June 6 - 11:00 am - 2:00 pm

Friday, June 7 - 11:00 am - 2:00 pm

FRSA’s Welcome Reception sponsored by Adams and Reese LLP, Atlas Roofing Corporation, Carlisle Construction Materials, Daltile Roofing, Eagle Roofing Products, FRSA, FRSA Self Insurers Fund and Versico Roofing Systems.
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.

2024 Welcome Reception Large

NWiR Mentorship and Networking Session
Wednesday, June 5 - 3:30 pm - 5:30 pm
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. 

2024 NWiR

FRSA Affiliate Competition 
Thursday, June 6 – 2:00 pm – 3:30 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.

2024 Affiliate Large

FRSA Business Luncheon sponsored by Millennium Metals Inc
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 

2024 Officer Installation

Reception sponsored by Gulfeagle Supply

Thursday, June 6 - 6:00 pm – 6:30 pm

Dinner
Thursday, June 6 – 6:30 pm – 9:00 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

2023 Fishing Tournament Winners

Sunrise Marina, Port Canaveral – 7:00 am – 1:00 pm

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 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.


2023 Golf Foursome

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! 

2023 Clay Tournament

Ladies' & Kids' Program Events
All Ladies' & Kids' programs will take place on-site.

Ladies' Program

Ceramics & Mimosas 

Thursday, June 6 – 9:00 am – 11:00 am

Join the ladies and create unique take-home ceramic artwork while enjoying Mimosas. All supplies, morning beverages and muffins are included in the ticket price. Register by May 13 to get your personalized Champagne Flute.

2023 Ladies Mosaics

Charcuterie Crash Course

Friday, June 7 – 9:00 am – 11:00 am

This event will make entertaining easy! A Gaylord Palms chef will provide you with samples and tips for making a Charcuterie board at home. Charcuterie board and food samples, morning beverages and muffins are included in the ticket price.

2023 Ladies Cake Deco

Kids’ Program sponsored by Certified Roofing Specialists Inc

All Kids’ Program events take place on-site and include chaperones.

Young Wizard Scientists

Wednesday Night, June 5 – 5:30 pm – 9:00 pm

We'll kick off the 2024 Kids' Program welcoming back Mad Science with a magical journey through the world of science. Young wizard scientists will explore disappearing liquids, foaming volcanoes, orbs and create spin art. Ticket price includes dinner, entertainment and hands-on demonstrations.

2023 Mad Science

Pool Party & Gatorland

Thursday Day, June 5 – 9:00 am – 3:00 pm

Kids will spend the morning at the Cypress Springs Waterpark with four slides, a multi-level playground and an infinity pool. After lunch, it's time for a wild encounter with the help of our friends from Gatorland. An expert Wrangler will rustle up some interesting animals that will include a baby gator for everyone to hold. Ticket price includes lunch and snacks.

2023 Gatorland

Extreme Video Game Night

Thursday Night, June 6 – 5:30 pm – 10:00 pm

Climb inside one of two giant game trucks packed with large screen TVs, the latest game consoles and a huge variety of video games including Mario Kart, Minecraft, Fortnite and other popular video games. Ticket price includes dinner and two hours of unlimited game play.

Arcade Blitz

Friday Day, June 7 – 9:00 am – 2:00 pm

Ready for some real fun? Here's your ticket to competitive arcade style games in a private room. Ticket price includes activities, lunch and snacks.

Seminars

Wednesday, June 5, 2024

8:00 am – 9:00 am / Seminar #1 – Advanced FRSA-TRI 7th Ed Tile Manual
8:00 am – 10:00 am / Seminar #2 – Advanced FBC 8th Ed (2023) HVHZ Roofing Changes
8:00 am – 10:00 am / Seminar #3 – Roofing Contractor Legal Issues
8:00 am – 2:30 pm / Seminar #4 – CCN Sales Bootcamp 
10:30 am – 11:30 am / Seminar #5 – Collecting Payments on Construction 
10:30 am – 11:30 am / Seminar #6 – Estimating for Small Businesses      
10:30 am – 11:30 am / Seminar #7 – Advanced Tile Hip and Ridge Installation
10:30 am – 11:30 am / Seminar #8 – Business Succession Planning 
10:30 am – 11:30 am / Seminar # 9 – Advanced FBC 8th Ed (2023) Roofing Changes
11:45 am – 12:45 pm / Seminar #10 – Ventilation Best Practices                       
11:45 am – 12:45 pm / Seminar #11 – Workers’ Comp Coverage & PEO Issues
11:45 am – 12:45 pm / Seminar #12 – Service Isn’t What You Think It Is
11:45 am – 12:45 pm / Seminar #13 – OSHA Defense                                  
1:00 pm – 2:00 pm / Seminar  #14 – How to Price and Sell Preventative Maintenance
1:00 pm – 2:00 pm / Seminar #15 – Crisis Management                           
1:00 pm – 2:00 pm / Seminar #16 – Advanced Tile Hip and Ridge Installation
1:00 pm – 2:00 pm / Seminar #17 – Advanced FBC 8th Ed (2023) Roofing Changes

Thursday, June 6, 2024

6:00 am – 5:00 pm / FRSA Registration Desk Open
7:00 am – 8:00 am / Seminar #18 – How to Price and Sell Preventative Maintenance
7:00 am – 8:00 am / Seminar #19 – Metal Roofing                       
7:00 am – 8:00 am / Seminar #20 – CCN Sales Strategies
7:00 am – 8:00 am / Seminar #21 – The History of Roofing           
8:00 am – 11:00 am / Seminar #22 – Building Officials & Architects Program
8:15 am – 9:15 am / Seminar #23 – Service Isn’t What You Think It Is
8:15 am – 9:15 am / Seminar #24 – Workers’ Comp Coverage & PEO Issues
8:15 am – 9:15 am / Seminar #25 – Ventilation Best Practices                       
8:15 am – 10:15 am / Seminar #26 – Roofing Contractor Legal Issues
9:30 am – 10:30 am / Seminar #27 – Roofing is a Team Sport           
9:30 am – 10:30 am / Seminar #28 – Low Slope: Interfacing with Decking Material
9:30 am – 10:30 am / Seminar #29 – Preventing Falls Using a Deck Inspection Program
9:30 am – 10:30 am / Seminar #30 – Estimating the Right Way – Commercial

Friday, June 7, 2024

6:00 am – 3:00 pm / FRSA Registration Desk Open
7:00 am – 8:00 am / Seminar #31 – Wind Mitigation Methods 
7:00 am – 8:00 am / Seminar #32 – Ventilation Best Practices           
7:00 am – 8:00 am / Seminar #33 – Advanced FRSA-TRI 7th Ed Tile Manual
7:00 am – 8:00 am / Seminar #34 – Preventing Falls Using a Deck Inspection Program
7:00 am – 9:00 am / Seminar #35 – Roofing Contractor Legal Issues
8:15 am – 9:15 am / Seminar #36 – Elevate Google Ranking with Local SEO
8:15 am – 9:15 am / Seminar #37 – Metal Roofing           
8:15 am – 9:15 am / Seminar #38 – Business Succession Planning
8:15 am – 9:15 am / Seminar #39 – Foremen & Superintendents – Hazard Recognition / English
8:15 am – 9:15 am / Seminar #40 – Foremen & Superintendents – Hazard Recognition / Spanish

 


Special Thanks to our 2024 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 2024 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

*Sponsorships are reserved for current exhibitors and members of FRSA only! Thank you for your interest in supporting FRSA through sponsorship!


Special Thanks to our 2024 Media Partners

 

       


 


Florida Roofing & Sheet Metal Expo

Florida Roofing & Sheet Metal Expo

June 5 - 7, 2024 - Gaylord Palms Resort & Convention Center - Kissimmee, FL

 



2024 S.T.A.R. Awards

2024 S.T.A.R. Awards

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. 


2024 Charity of Choice

2024 Charity of Choice

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. 


Convention & Expo FAQs

Convention & Expo FAQs

Convention & Expo FAQs