Spring Meeting 2002

FCIA SPRING MEETING PLANNED FOR DENVER

This year's Spring meeting, now known as the "FCIA Education and Committee Action Meeting" will be held April 3-5, 2002 at the Embassy Suites, downtown Denver. The room rate is $139 a night. Book your airplane and room reservations now. Be sure to mention "Firestop Contractors International Association" when calling. Arrive in time for Wednesday's 2:00 p.m. Committee meetings and the FCIA Cocktail Reception . Treat yourself to one of Denver's fine restaurants Wednesday night and get set for Thursday's morning meeting.

The two-day meeting will include many technical sessions to improve your industry knowledge, FM testing and committee meetings as well.

You will be receiving a detailed invitation shortly so watch your fax and mail.

After the meeting, break out your driver for round of golf. Or if skiing is more your style, strap on your skis and hit the mountains. Vail, BeaverCreek and Breckenridge are some of the ski areas located a short 1 1/2 hour drive from downtown Denver. Don't forget to sign up!

Call Embassy Suites to reserve your room at 800-733-3366 or 800-362-2779! Be sure to mention "Firestop Contractors International Association."

Update as of March 14

NOTICE: Cutoff Date has been extended to March 22!!
Call the Embassy Suites now to reserve your room, phone and info below.

The Denver FCIA "Education and Committee Action Conference" is approaching fast. Sign up now to reserve your spot at these important "Back to Basics" Seminars:

Speakers - Legal Issues (Karen Layng-Vedder Price), Code Issues you need to know about (Bill Koffel-Koffel Associates), FW Dodge Economic Outlook & Contractor Tools (Rusty Sherwood-FW Dodge), Panel Discussion (Greg Markling-M+O+A Architects, Taryn Edwards-Hensel Phelps, Inc General Contractor, Tom Meyer-Code Official, City of Broomfield, CO)

Committee Meetings - FCIA Committees have accomplished huge things in a short 3 years. However, there's still goals to accomplish that will make our industry better.

FCIA Dinner - Meet with FCIA Members from around the country and Canada. Also, IFC will speak about their code official education programs.

Golf Tournament - The first FCIA Golf Tournament will be great fun. We can't wait to see the "traveling trophy" Kathy Taraba is making!

Call the Embassy Suites, Downtown Denver, (800.733.3366) now to make your reservations. FAXBACK the meeting and golf forms that you'll receive in this week's mailing to register. This meeting promises to be educational, productive.......and fun!

Questions, Call the FCIA Office, 630.690.0682