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 Saturday, Sunday, Monday and Tuesday 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 Verbena Terrace.
Everyone is welcome to join this event to catch up with your BSA friends. Come to the Verbena Terrace, look for the BSA signs, and be ready for fun, games and gorgeous views.
Attire for this event is casual.
Please meet at the Verbena Terrace.
Please join the 2022 Convention Committee Spouses for a complimentary meet and greet at the Verbena Terrace. Enjoy a coffee, tea or a breakfast pastry and meet old and new friends to kick off the 2022 Convention! Complimentary.
Attire for this event is casual.
Indian Wells Ballroom
Come explore the common sense, easy to understand, counter-intuitive and very fascinating realm of demography. BSA SPOUSES AND COMPANIONS ENCOURAGED TO ATTEND!
Attire for this event is resort casual.
Indian Wells Ballroom
Party like the Rat Pack! Frank Sinatra and his entourage made Greater Palm Springs their playground for decades, leaving their mark on the area. We will start at 6:30 pm on the 18th Terrace & Lawn for cocktails. At 7:00 pm, bring your drink into the Indian Wells Ballroom to continue the party with dinner and Rat Pack era music. This event will have assigned seating. Your table number can be found on the back of your name badge.
Attire: Men and women are asked to dress in formal cocktail attire with a 1960's vibe!
Please meet at the Courtyard
$25 per person
A skilled instructor will lead a relaxing session, suitable for all skill levels. This event will include towels, yoga mats and water.
Please dress in comfortable clothing.
Please meet at Sunrise Terrace
$50 per person
Join us for some friendly competition and socializing in the Gardenia Room. Coffee, tea, pastries, Bloody Mary's and mimosas will be served.
Attire for this event is casual.
The Grove at Indian Wells
Join us for a casual wine tasting dinner event. Taste wines from California wineries and enjoy time with fellow BSA attendees under the stars while listening to a live rock-based accoustic band.
Attire: Men and women are asked to dress in business casual/cocktail party for this event.
Main Pool
Join us on the last night at the Main Pool for a casual California style event. Chat about favorite BSA memories, new and old!
Attire: Men and women are asked to dress in 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 May are a high of 95ºF during the day, a Low of 65ºF 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.
The BSA Convention offers the best opportunity for the leadership of distributors and manufacturers to grow their relationships and set strategy for mutual business growth. This year, attendance at the convention is a must for all of us, to be able to move forward and rekindle those relationships that have been compromised over the past year.– John Masek, Bearing Service Inc.
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
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.
