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Schedule of Events - Scaling New Heights



Saturday, April 27
3:30 pm-5:00 pm
SUPPLIER DIVISION BUSINESS MEETING
(Open to AHAM Membership)

Saturday Evening
DINNER ON YOUR OWN

Sunday, April 28
9:00 am-12:00 pm
AHAM CANADA COUNCIL BUSINESS MEETING
(Open to AHAM Canada Council Members Only)

12:00 pm-1:00 pm
AHAM CANADA COUNCIL BUFFET LUNCH
The AHAM Canada Council meeting will be followed by a buffet lunch.
(Open to AHAM Canada Council Members Only)
 
1:30 pm-3:15 pm
AHAM CRITICAL ISSUES UPDATE
AHAM volunteer and staff issue leaders will provide updates on key U.S. and Canada issues.
(Open to all attendees)

3:30 pm-5:30 pm
FLOOR CARE DIVISION BUSINESS MEETING
(Open to Floor Care and Supplier Division Members Only)

6:30 pm-7:30 pm
WELCOME RECEPTION
Sponsored by Intertek

7:30 pm- 9:00 pm
WELCOME BUFFET DINNER
An official kickoff to the annual member meeting in an informal setting.  An opportunity for attendees to connect and meet new friends.
(Open to all attendees)
Sponsored by Honeywell

Monday, April 29
7:15 am-7:45 am
DEPARTURE FOR EMBASSY OF CANADA
Buses will depart for the Embassy of Canada starting at 7:15 am.  Upon arrival, coffee and networking in the Theater Lobby.
(Open to all attendees)

7:45 am - 9:30 am
ANNUAL BUSINESS MEETING BREAKFAST
Embassy of Canada, Canada Room
Join us at the Embassy of Canada where AHAM will hold its Annual Business Breakfast Meeting. Speakers include Welcome Remarks from the Embassy of Canada; Chairman’s Address; Paul Sikir, Vice President of Design Engineering, Sub-Zero, and Keynote Remarks “The World in 2013,” delivered by General Michael Hayden, Former Director of  the Central Intelligence Agency, and Former Director of the National Security Agency, United States of America.
Sponsored by CSA Group

10:00 am-11:30 am
GENERAL SESSION
Embassy of Canada, Theater
The General Session will include the State of the Association report by AHAM President Joe McGuire and Keynote Remarks, “Economic Outlook,” delivered by Dr. Martin Regalia, Senior Vice President for Economic and Tax Policy and Chief Economist, U.S. Chamber of Commerce.

10:00 am-11:30 am
GUEST EVENT:   NEWSEUM TOUR
Guests may wish to tour the Newseum after attending the Annual Business Meeting Breakfast.  The Newseum is devoted to the history of news broadcasting both print and televised.  Buses will return to the Ritz-Carlton starting at 11:30 am.
(Open to all attendees)
$22.00 per person

11:30 am-12:00 pm
DEPARTURE FOR THE RITZ-CARLTON
Buses will depart for the The Ritz-Carlton starting at 11:30 am.

12:00 pm-1:00 pm
NETWORKING LUNCH
Meet other attendees during this informal buffet lunch.
(Open to all attendees)
Sponsored by Stericycle ExpertRECALL

1:15 pm-3:15 pm
MAJOR APPLIANCE DIVISION BUSINESS MEETING
Invited Speaker:  Dr. David Danielson, Assistant Secretary for Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy, U.S. Department of Energy
(Open to Major Appliance and Supplier Division Members Only)
Sponsored by PolyOne 

3:30 pm-5:30 pm
PORTABLE APPLIANCE DIVISION BUSINESS MEETING
Invited Speaker:  Zachary Freeze, Director, Sustainability, General Merchandise, Walmart
(Open to Portable Appliance and Supplier Division Members Only)

6:30 pm-9:30 pm
CHAIRMAN'S RECEPTION & DINNER
The annual dinner of AHAM’s Board Chairman highlighted by the presentation of the appliance industry achievement awards including the industry’s most coveted award, the Home Appliance Industry Leadership Award (HAIL). 
(Open to all attendees)
Sponsored by UL

Tuesday, April 30
8:00 am-11:30 am
BOARD OF DIRECTORS MEETING
(Closed)

11:30 am-12:30 pm
INFORMAL BOARD LUNCH
(Closed)

1:30 pm-5:00 pm
CAPITOL HILL VISITS
As requested by members.  If you would like help setting up a Congressional visit, please contact us.
(Open to AHAM Members)