Experienced convention attendees tell us that their spouse is a valuable asset in helping them build essential industry relationships. In many cases, the socializing among spouses at BSA networking and social events leads to additional personal contacts among convention attendees. BSA has planned a number of convention activities to include spouses/companions. All of the social and leisure events on Sunday, Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday include spouses and companions. If you have any questions, please contact saraht@cmservices.com. We strive to ensure all of our Convention attendees, including spouses and companions, have the best possible experience at the BSA Convention!
All leisure activities have a minimum participation requirement and are subject to cancellation. If a cancellation occurs, attendees will be notified via email ahead of time.
Please meet at the Vista Terrace.
Everyone is welcome to join this event to catch up with your BSA friends. Come to the Vista Terrace, look for the BSA signs, and be ready for fun and gorgeous views.
Attire for this event is casual.
Please meet at the Vista Terrace.
Please join the 2021 Convention Committee Spouses for a complimentary meet and greet at the Vista Terrace. Enjoy a coffee, tea or a breakfast pastry and meet old and new friends to kick off the 2021 Convention! Complimentary.
Attire for this event is casual.
Tom DeLuca, DeLuca Enterprises, Inc.
Royal Palm Ballroom
Open the windows to your imagination as Tom DeLuca uses the power of suggestion, and humor to showcase the wonderful imaginations and personalities within the audience. For those who are familiar with Tom’s show, you already know you will have lots of fun. BSA SPOUSES AND COMPANIONS ENCOURAGED TO ATTEND!
Attire for this event is resort casual.
Please meet at the 'Tram Pick Up' - located on the beach side of the Mangrove Pool
$45 per person
Enjoy an open air tram ride through a 200-acre protected Mangrove Estuary (approx. 5 minute tram ride or 15 minute stroll) to the perfectly manicured sugar-sand beach along the Gulf of Mexico. A skilled instructor will lead a relaxing session, suitable for all skill levels. This event will include tram ride, towels, yoga mats and water. (Restrooms are available)
Please dress in comfortable clothing.
Please meet at the Sunset Veranda.
$45 per person
Join us for some friendly competition and socializing in the spacious Pavilion. Coffee, tea, pastries, Bloody Mary's and mimosas will be served.
Attire for this event is casual.
Royal Palm Ballroom
Celebrate the cuisine of Florida and join us for a reception and plated dinner. Excellence Award Winners to be presented and a celebration of 55 years of BSA!
Attire is evening casual. Men should wear
Mangrove Pool
More details to come. TBD assigned seating.
Attire is TBD for this event.
Mangrove Pool
Join us on the last night at the Mangrove Pool for a casual Margaritaville themed event featuring live music from the Caribbean Chillers. Chat about memories of the Bearing Specialist Association and make new ones as you go!
Attires is beachy casual for the event.
The BSA Convention Committee has planned a casual convention. A resort casual policy with regard to daytime meeting dress includes the following:
Temperatures in November are in the mid to high 70's during the day, a low of high 60's in the evenings. Keep in mind that meeting rooms tend to be cooler than the outside temperature. A jacket or sweater may be necessary. For more information on dress for specific evening events, please refer to those events.
I thought assigned seating for Sunday evening was a great idea. The "team" event made it an even better experience!– Jeff Williams, General Bearing Corporation
Great convention. Liked the change in the business program. Speakers were relevant to our industry. Social events were fun.– Jim Fitzpatrick, Bearing Specialty Company
The business program was probably the best I have seen BSA execute. Great job.– Randy Breaux, Motion Industries, Inc.
The entire event was world-class. The attention to detail, schedule and programming were well worth the time and financial investment. The location worked well.– Jeff Guritza, Osborn
I very much liked the assigned seating, and felt that pushed people to meet each other - as a first time attendee, I liked it very much.– Charles Estermann, Weimer Bearing &Transmission, Inc.
This was the best convention I've attended because of the meeting structure, content, activities and venue.– David Zoesch, Schaeffler Group
It was a beautiful setting, very well run meetings, and some excellent group activities. The camaraderie throughout the organization and the fact that relationships do matter was very apparent.– Scott Eiss, NTN Bearing Corporation of America
The Annual Convention brings together the top leadership of only authorized bearing distributors and manufacturers and offers unparalleled opportunities to grow successful relationships with trusted supply chain partners.
