INTERNATIONAL PACKAGED

CONCRETE MANUFACTURERS ASSOCIATION

FALL MEETING 2008

QUEBEC CITY, QUEBEC, CANADA

 SEPTEMBER 19-22, 2008 (Departing on Tuesday, September, 23, 2008)

MEETING HIGHLIGHTS

It is with great pleasure to invite you to the IPCMA Fall Meeting 2008 located in Quebec City, Quebec, Canada during their 400^th year anniversary celebration (1608-2008). Quebec City is the capital of the Canadian province of Quebec. The historic walled section of the town is full of Old World charm with its narrow, winding streets and profusion of boutiques, museums, and special attractions. It boasts over 100 cafés, bistros, and gourmet restaurants where business travelers love to relax and linger after a day of meetings. Visitors are fascinated by its fortifications, the cannons arrayed along its ramparts, the architectural treasures within its walls, and the special care with which the past has been preserved.

AIRPORT & TRANSPORTATION

Nearest Airport to fly into would be (YQB) Quebec Airport, QC, CA. Taxis are always available at airport and rate from the airport to downtown hotels is approximately $30 CDN + gratuities.

HOTEL ACCOMODATIONS

The Château Frontenac, a historic hotel which dominates the city skyline, is probably one of their most well known landmarks and will be the host of the IPCMA’s hotel accommodations.  Standing high on a bluff overlooking the mighty St. Lawrence River, Fairmont Le Château Frontenac is not merely a hotel located in the heart of Old Québec - it is the heart of Old Québec. 

Offering exquisite dining opportunities and superior meeting facilities, this stately hotel stands above historic Old Québec, a United Nations World Heritage Site. A stay at the château permits you easy walking access to all of the wonderful sites and experiences that Old Québec has to offer.

1-800-441-1414 

Group Code: IPCM18

HOTEL DEADLINE AUGUST 28, 2008

·       VERY IMPORTANT:  Due to the high demand of this hotel, rooms are very limited.  They will be on a first come, first serve bases.  When they are gone, there gone.   I would suggest making your reservations NOW.

   ***Only difference between the deluxe room and Fairmont room is the view.  Ask the operator for more information

EVENT AND MEETING AGENDA

Friday, September 19, 6:30- 8:00 WELCOME COCKTAIL RECEPTION (OPTIONAL):

Place:  Chateau Frontenac  Time: 6:30-8:00 pm    Attire:  Casual dress

FALL 2008 GOLF TOURNAMENT

Saturday, September 20, 2008  Time is to be announced at a later date

Enjoy a unique landscape at the Golf de la Faune Golf Course. The spectacular beauty of the vast Laurentian Mountains and the unique panorama of a meticulously preserved wetland are all within the heart of Quebec City. The Golf de la Faune is an unforgettable experience for any golfer.

First Prize                $100.00

Second Prize            $ 75.00

Third Prize               $ 50.00

Boobie Prize             $ 25.00

SATURDAY , SEPTEMBER 20^th  10:00 am-1:00 pm QUEBEC CITY WALKING TOUR

A Quebec City Walking Tour will be available to all attendees not playing golf.  Your tour will include: Place d'Armes, the Artists' Alley, Place Royale, the shops on Petit Champlain Street, a look at the beautiful architecture, the art galleries and much more. The tour will finalize at the Farmers' Market next to the 400th Birthday Pavilion, or at the Chateau Frontenac.  *Due to time schedule, please eat a late, hearty breakfast on your own because breakfast and lunch will not be provided in the tour.

Saturday Night, SEPTEMBER 20^th  6:00 p.m. – 9:30 p.m. PARLIAMENT RECEPTION AND DINNER

PLACE: Assemblée Nationale du Québec                   

TIME: 6:00 p.m. Departure -10:00 p.m.

ATTIRE:  Dressy Casual calls for dressed-up versions of casual looks.

Men: it could be trousers and a sport coat, or causal suit.

Ladies: Dressy pants look or causal dress

From the moment you set foot in the National Assembly dining room, the charm and elegance of its striking beaux arts decor beckon you in for an unforgettable experience. Inaugurated in 1917 and long called the Café du Parlement, the dining room is located in the inner courtyard of the Parliament Building. 

 

Sunday, September 21^st  8:30 a.m. BOARD MEETING

Board Meeting will begin at 8:30 a.m. Held in the Board Room in the Montcalm Room

Sunday, September 21^st  10:00 a.m. Brunch

Place:  Le Champlain Restaurant

Attire:  Casual

Sunday, September 21st 12:30 GENERAL MEETING (Members)

Place:  - Frontenac Room

Attire:   Casual

General meeting will begin with introduction of members and discussion of old and new business with President Doug Frazer, Presiding.

·              The first speaker, Mark Langen, Interstar Pigments will speak on the subject of "Granular Pigment and Dispensing Systems" for dry mix packaging applications.  

·              Second Speaker, Bob Rumbolt, Director of Sales and Marketing with Poraver North America will make a presentation on a “New substitute for sand and aggregates made with light weight additives made from 100% post consumer recycled glass”.

·              Lastly, Cliff Brewis, Senior Construction forecast with McGraw-Hill will present a program beginning with an “overall economic perspective, and then move to a discussion of specific types of construction.  The major construction sectors of residential, commercial and public works will be reviewed.  The program is intended to provide insights on what types of construction are expanding and declining, and more importantly, why”.

Monday, September 22^nd   7:30 a.m. -8:30 a.m. CONTINENTAL BREAKFAST FOR MEMBERS:

Place:   Jacques Cartier Room                Attire: casual

Monday, September 22^nd   8:45 am -1:30p.m.  PLANT TOUR AND LUNCH

HOTEL:  Meet in Front of Main Lobby at 8:30 a.m.

BUS DEPARTS:  7:45 Taxi pick-up at Fairmont Le Château Frontenac

8:45 Flight Departure – Quebec City Jean Lessage

International Airport

9:30 Flight Arrival in Rivière-du-Loup

10:00 Welcoming Notes

10:30 Premier Tech site visit

12:00 Lunch

13:30 Flight Departure – Rivière-du-Loup Regional Airport

14:30 Arrival at Fairmont Le Château Frontenac

Attire: Casual

Premier Tech Systems Invites members to view their facility with a unique transportation opportunity.  They have chartered planes to give you a bird’s eye view of the area while traveling to their plant.  You will have the opportunity to view: 2 of 5 manufacturing plants of Premier Tech Systems including our High Tech laser cutting table; • A complete packaging line running Soils (Premier Horticulture manufacturing plant); • A demonstration of a single and dual servo-driven High Speed Weighing Scales, an Impeller Valve Packer, a High-Speed Open-Mouth Bagger, a Conventional Palletizer as well as our single and dual Robotic Palletizing Cells

Monday, September 22^nd ,LADIES TOUR AND LUNCH on the “Isle of Orleans”9:00 a.m.–2:30 p.m.

HOTEL:  Meet in the Lobby of Hotel 8:45

Bus Departs:  9:00 a.m.

Isle d'Orleans located, a 15 minute drive from Old Quebec is the perfect place to relax, while enjoying nature. Let yourself be charmed by its more-than-a-century old history. Despite its small size, this island floating in the middle of the St. Lawrence River has many attractions for you to visit. You will find chocolate factories, orchards as well as lunch at a small ancestral inn overlooking the St. Lawrence River.

Attire: Casual (casual pants and top)

Monday Afternoon, Sept. 22^nd  DINNER CRUISE ON THE ST. LAWERENCE RIVER
 

Boarding: 5:30

Cocktails: 6:00 to 7:00

Cruise departure: 7:00

Dinner: 7:00 to 9:00

Return and disembarkation: 9:00 to 9:15

You will cruise down the St. Lawrence River aboard the Louis Jolliet Cruise Boat while enjoying a fine dining cuisine better know as “Quebec City's unique cruising restaurant”.  As the sun goes down, take in all the magic of Quebec City by night. The fabulous view from the comfort of the boat’s glassed-in decks sets the stage for a very special evening. 

Attire:  Comfortable and casual (blue jeans would be appropriate.  Bring a jacket for night time temperatures)