St Thomas Conference 2004
Firestop Industry Conference & 5 Year Anniversary Celebration
November
10 - November 12, 2004
Frenchman's Reef Hotel, St. Thomas, US Virgin Islands
This year's theme, "International Effective Compartmentation"
will feature seminars on how Firestopping fits into the bigger
picture of Effective Compartmentation, throughout the globe.
Our agenda will look like past programs with seminars, trade
show and education programs. Look for a great educational
program ... and celebration of FCIA's 5th Anniversary.
Marriott
Frenchman's Reef and Morning Star Beach Resort
5 Estate Bakkeroe
St. Thomas, 00801, US Virgin Islands
Phone: (800) 223-6388
Rooms: Water View rooms have been requested for FCIA
attendees, at the rate of $175/night ($53/night discount).
But you need to complete the hotel
reservation form and fax it back to the hotel at (340)
715-6191 before October 1, 2004 to receive this special rate.
Frenchman's Reef overlooks Charlotte Amalie, the harbor to St. Thomas and is very convenient to the downtown shopping and restaurant district. Since November is a very busy time in St. Thomas, reserve your rooms now.
The
Corporate Travel Management Group, Inc. (CTMG) is
FCIA's new travel partner and is waiving ticket fees and providing
5 - 10% discounts for FCIA Attendees who fly American Airlines,
St. Thomas' major carrier. Discounts apply only to tickets
issued by CTMG. If travel is confirmed with CTMG on any carrier
other than American, a $25.00 per person ticket fee is charged.
Contact info: Diane
Fielmann Group Co-Coordinator at Corporate Travel Management
Group, 450 E. 22nd St., Lombard, Il. 60148. Phone: (800) 323-3800
or (630) 691-9100 ext-523 for Diane's direct line. Fax: (630)
691-8097
St. Thomas is a US Territory, so no passports are required
for US Citizens and your cell phones will work fine.
Agenda
Room assignments are subject to change, correct as of 9/22/04. Check registration packet for final program locations."| Tue/Wed, Nov 9/10 | Wed, 11/10 Thu, 11/11 Fri, 11/12 |
Time |
Event |
| Arrivals & Hotel Check In - Rates good 4 days prior and 4 days after conference |
| Wed, Nov 10 | Wed, 11/10 Thu, 11/11 Fri, 11/12 |
Time |
Event |
| 8:00a - 1:30p |
FCIA Check In at Foyer |
| 8:00a - 12:30p | FCIA Board Meeting (FCIA Board of Directors Only) |
| 1:00p - 2:45p | FCIA Presidents Report Firestopping Worldwide UL Restructuring - Monica Keeler, UL (includes Lunch) |
| 2:45p - 3:00p | Break (Sponsored) |
| 3:00p - 4:00p | FCIA Seminar Project Profile & Industry Discussion |
| 4:15p - 5:30p |
FCIA Committee Meetings Accreditation |
| 7:00p | Dinner on your own |
| Thu, Nov 11 | Wed, 11/10 Thu, 11/11 Fri, 11/12 |
Time |
Event |
| 7:30a | FCIA Check-In |
| 7:30a - 8:30a |
FCIA Continental Breakfast (Sponsored), Trade Show |
| 8:30a - 10:15a |
Effective Compartmentation Seminar - Business Opportunities
|
| 10:15a - 10:30a | Break (Sponsored) |
| 10:30a - 11:45a | Grease Duct Education Program - International Firestop Council |
| 11:45a - 12:00p | FCIA Election Candidate Presentations |
| 12:00p | Free time - Shop, Snorkel, Tour |
| 6:00p | FCIA 5 Year Gala Anniversary Reception |
| 7:30p |
FCIA 5 Year Gala Anniversary Dinner - (Sport Coat Recommended)
|
| Fri, Nov 12 | Wed, 11/10 Thu, 11/11 Fri, 11/12 |
Time |
Event |
| 7:30a - 8:00a | FCIA Continental Breakfast, Trade Show |
| 8:00a - 8:45a | FCIA & Effective Compartmentation
Code Update Industry Issues Discussion |
| 8:45a - 9:00a | Break |
| 9:00a - 10:30a 10:40a - 12:00p |
3 Seminars, 1 hr., 20 mins. long, 10 minute passing period. Choose 2 Seminars Perimeter Fire Containment - Ray Usher & Jim Shriver FCIA Firestopping AIA CEU Education Training - Technical / Education Committee - Richard Keeney and Bill McHugh FCIA FM 4991 University Contractor Training - Aedan Gleeson, DRI & Tom Hottenroth, DRI |
| 12:15p | Leave for FCIA Golf and Fishing Tournament Golf at Mahogany Run Golf Course, St. Thomas, USVI Fishing abord the local favorite vessel |
| Sat, Nov 13 | Wed, 11/10 Thu, 11/11 Fri, 11/12 |
Time |
Event |
| 8:00a - 1:00p | FCIA Optional Sail / Snorkel Outing to Buck Island, St. Thomas, USVI |
Casual Dress for the meetings