New Orleans Conference
2001
Firestop Industry Conference
New Orleans, LA;
November 7, 8, 9 - 2001 (Recap)
The FCIA Program Committee is pleased to invite you and
your associates to the FCIA Annual Meeting, New Orleans, LA
in early November. Our meeting, themed "Advancing the Technical
Knowlege of the Firestop Contractor", will be a value to you
and your firm.
The FCIA Annual Meeting will include sessions on firestop
spray equipment and hand tool use, Perimeter Fire Containment
discussions, a panel discussion on the Joint Commission of
Accreditation of Healthcare Organizations, (JCAHO), FCIA Committee
Reports and Meetings. The Meeting fee includes the FCIA Banquet
on Thursday night. An FM "DRI" Test will be administered on
Friday afternoon. For those not attending the test, a session
on "How to get FM Approved" will also occur.
Call the hotel today for room reservations (limited number
available - you must make reservation before October 15) and
book your flight now. Then, fill out and submit the online
form (or fax back its print-out) registering for the meeting
and activities. FCIA's meeting will be held at the New Orleans
Marriott-Renaissance
Hotel, 888-364-1200. Rooms are under the "FCIA or Firestop
Contractors International Association" name, Association Rate
- $189/night. Transportation: Taxi - about $24; Airport Shuttle
- $10 (504-522-3500 for the required reservations).
Session Overview: (detailed
schedule)
Wed,
Nov 7 |
8:00a - 12:00p |
FCIA Board Meeting. (Board Members only) |
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1:30p |
FCIA General Session, UL & FM Updates, Committee
Highlights & Recruiting, Presidents Message |
Thu,
Nov 8 |
8:00a - 5:00p |
FCIA Sessions - Pursuing JCAHO Hospital
Projects, Education Comm. Presentation, FCIA Workshops
on tools & equipment |
|
6:00p |
Reception, IFC Presentation and Industry
Banquet |
Fri,
Nov 9 |
8:00a - 11:00a |
FCIA Committee Reports, FCIA Business Meetings,
Elections |
|
1:00p - 4:30p |
FM Testing, 4991Contractor candidates only |
|
1:00p - 4:30p |
FM 4991 Roundtable Workshop for Contractors
seeking FM Approval |
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6:00p |
Evening on own |
Sat,
Nov10 |
|
FCIA Golf....if enough participants sign
up. |
FCIA is vibrant and membership has grown from 20 contractor
firms in 1999, to 97 contracting, manufacturing, distribution,
manufacturers reps and other associate member organizations
in 2001. The FCIA Program Committee looks forward to welcoming
you to New Orleans.
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