MEETING HIGHLIGHTS
Special Presentations for All Winter Meeting Attendees
Anti-Counterfeiting
Monday, January 18, 2010 11:15 a.m. - 12:45 p.m.
Presented by Scott Lynch, President & Secretary, ABMA
Counterfeiting is an estimated $600 billion a year problem which costs U.S. businesses $200 - $250 billion annually and is directly responsible for the loss of more than 750,000 American jobs.
Scott Lynch will discuss the Facts and Impact of counterfeiting bearings and what the World Bearing Association (WBA) is doing to combat the problem. Learn how distributors and manufacturers can partner with ABMA to educate and motivate end users to buy from authorized WBA sources.
Vendor Managed Inventory - Proven Technology Changing the Game in Industrial Distribution
Monday, January 18, 2010 1:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m. during the Information Technology & Supply Chain Committee Meeting
Presented by Max Buchanan, Director of Sales - Automotive, Heavey Duty & Industrial, Datalliance, Inc.
All Winter Meeting attendees are invited, even if you are not a member of the Information Technology & Supply Chain Committee.
This Session will show how vendor managed inventory (VMI) changes the way you do business with key suppliers to further remove supply chain inefficiencies. Learn how this collaborative approach strengthens business partnerships and truly delivers value for both parties. Buchanan will present the commercial evolution of VMI and showcase results from the bearing industry and others that document why recognized industry leaders have embraced VMI. As the industry prepares for a rebound, this presentation will show how working collaboratively can help suppliers and distributors execute a strategy to maintain service to commercial customers with less inventory and lower administrative costs.
DOUBLETREE GUEST SUITES TAMPA BAY |
The 203 room, Doubletree Guest Suites Tampa Bay is an all-suite hotel located on the water overlooking Tampa Bay in the Rocky Point business area. The hotel offers complimentary scheduled shuttle service to and from Tampa International Airport.
BSA members are being offered a very special rate of $119.00 per night. |
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Click here for online reservations or call their toll-free Reservations department at 800-HILTONS (800-445-8667) and refer to the Bearing Specialists Association (BSA) group block to get the negotiated group rate. The deadline for reservations is Wednesday, December 23rd, 2009.
The hotel features two-room suites with a separate bedroom featuring Sweet Dreams beds and parlor. In-room amenities include high-speed internet access (wired or wireless for $9.95 per day), two dual-line phones with voicemail and dataports, two cable televisions, wet bar, mini refrigerator, microwave and complimentary in-room coffee and tea. Hotel amenities include a sundeck surrounding the heated, outdoor pool which overlooks the Old Tampa Bay Wildlife Preserve, an indoor fitness center (Doubletree Fitness by Precor®), an onsite gift shop and complimentary 24-hour business center.
 Dining options include the Galerie Restaurant and Lounge featuring a full breakfast buffet, lunch and dinner menus with indoor or outdoor seating from 6:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m. and In-Room Dining from 6:00 a.m. to 11:00 p.m. Poolside service is also available.
Check in time is 3:00 p.m. and check-out time is 12:00 Noon. A deposit of one night's room and tax charges or credit card information authorizing the deposit is required at the time of reservation.
Complimentary self-parking is available in the hotel's open outdoor lot.
BSA GOLF EVENT 
BSA has reserved tee times for four foursomes starting at 8:00 am on Sunday, January 17th at the Westchase Golf Club located approximately 12 miles from the Doubletree Guest Suites. Nationally known architect Lloyd Clifton designed the par 72, 6710-yard course which winds through natural wetlands, wooden bridges and bulkheads.
Cost is $70 per person including cart. Rental clubs are available for $40 per set (golf shoes are NOT required). Please contact the BSA office if you need to reserve rental clubs. You will pay the rental fee directly to the golf club. Please indicate on your registration form if you would like to play in this golf event and include the golf fee with your registration fee.
Transportation to Westchase Golf Club is not included. Please notify the BSA office if you will be renting a car so that car-pooling to the golf course can be arranged.
TRANSPORTATION FROM TAMPA INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT
The Doubletree Guest Suites offers complimentary scheduled airport shuttle service to and from Tampa International Airport which leaves the hotel every hour from 6:00 a.m. to 11:00 p.m. When arriving at Tampa International Airport, call the Doubletree Care Line at 813/574-3042 after picking up your baggage and the shuttle will be dispatched to pick you up.
RENTAL CARS:
All major rental car companies are available at Tampa International Airport. Click here for a list of transportation options.
DRIVING DIRECTIONS:
From Tampa International Airport (5 miles):
- Leaving the airport, go Northeast on the ramp to N Memorial Hwy / FL-589 N/FL-60 W.
- Take the SR-60 W exit on the Left toward Clearwater
- Merge onto W Courtney Campbell CSWY/FL-60
- Turn Right onto N Rocky Point Drive.
- Turn Left onto N Rocky Point Drive W.
From St. Petersburg-Clearwater International Airport (13 miles):
- Start out going West toward Fairchild Drive.
- Take the SR-686 W ramp toward Beaches/Clearwater.
- Turn slight Right onto Roosevelt Blvd/FL-686 W.
- Merge onto CR-611 N.
- Take the SR-60 E ramp toward Tampa.
- Merge onto FL-60.
- Turn Left onto N Rocky Point Drive.
- Turn left onto N Rocky Point Drive W.
Click here for printable directions from other areas in Florida and both airports.
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