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2009 MBNA
Monument
Industry Show
Indianapolis, IN


Show Dates
Friday, January 23, 2009
Saturday, January 24, 2009
Sunday, January 25, 2009
Monday, January 26, 2009

ACTIVITIES AND NETWORKING

Don’t miss your chance to network with the industry’s finest professionals!  Pre-register today!

Friday, January 23
6:00 p.m. – 8:30 p.m.
Opening Reception on Exhibit Floor            

Begin your MBNA experience by attending the Welcome Reception from 6:00 p.m. – 8:30 p.m. on Friday, January 23 on the Exhibit Floor. This networking event brings you together with manufacturers, suppliers, wholesalers and your peers to discuss business needs and opportunities in a casual atmosphere. This is a great opportunity to expand your universe of contacts and collect ideas to apply in your business. Complimentary hors d'oeuvres, two drink tickets and a cash bar will be provided.

Saturday, January 24
7:00 p.m. – 10:00 p.m.
Canada Night with Reception-Style Dinner and Entertainment
(by invitation only)

MBNA Canadian members and friends are invited to join President Raber and other Canadian members for an evening including socializing, networking, a reception-style dinner and entertainment.  If you received an invitation, click here for more information or to RSVP.

Sunday, January 25
6:00 p.m. – 11:00 p.m.
Gala Reception and Casino Night with Dinner

The Gala Reception and Casino Night with Dinner provide you with one last chance to finish building business relationships started on the show floor. Beginning at 6:00 p.m. on Sunday, January 25, the event features an hour-long cocktail reception followed by dinner with a casino event occurring throughout all in celebration of the Association’s Consumer Advocacy Program. Attendees representing all aspects of the memorialization industry attend this event, creating an excellent venue for discussing business opportunities and partnerships. This is your chance to meet with members of the industry you may have missed during show hours.

The Legislative/Consumer Advocacy Committee, chaired by Debbie Dalton, CM, AICA will again be hosting the traditional Consumer Advocacy Auction as part of the Show but this year with a “CA-sino Night” twist, with the “CA” highlighting support for Consumer Advocacy.

Personal donations are being sought for the auction, and we could use your help!  To date we have the following donations and would like to pose a challenge to other State and Regional Associations as well as members and friends to get involved and support this effort by making similar donations!

Supporter   ____________________ Item______________________________
Rocky Mountain Monument Builders Rocky Mountain Ski Weekend
Bell Memorials, LLC    12 x 12 Granite Clock
Greeley Monument Works   One Week Timeshare in Cabo San Lucas
Muir’s Marble Works   10 Prints of Original Paintings and a Book
Pacific Northwest MBA $500 to use for purchase of an auction item
Thomas Carrigg & Son, Inc $100 donation
Frisbie Monuments Magnet/Sign
Brookhaven Monuments Southern Gift Basket
Indianola Memorial Works "Iowa" Gift Basket (G.C. for any Mariott Hotel $300)
Maine Memorial Co., Inc. Paul DiMatteo claims he wants to donate something to the auction.
Peter Troost Monument Company $500 American Airlines Gift Card
Peter Troost Monument Company "Business Makeover"  A member of the Troost Monument leadership team will spend a day at your company as your "Personal Trainer" sharing business ideas and practices that have worked well and those that have not. The topics to cover are for the winner to choose.  Troost Monument will bear all travel expenses.  Your only cost is the bid on this terrific prize.  Monument companies who compete with Troost in the states of Illinois, Wisconsin, Iowa, Indiana and Florida are not eligible to bid/win.
Hunt Memorials, Inc. Paid tuition to Charlie Hunt's School of Hard Rocks (weekend stone carving seminar). Value $350
Classic Memorial Graphics Donating Artbook 1 Computer Graphics. Over 1000 monument components. Value $1000
Mid-America Monument Builders Hand crafted Bird Bath
Spirits in Bronze Foundry "Trail Boss" Bronze sculpture with certificate of authenticity by maxine.  Maxine Schwartz was the featured artist in the November issue of MBNews.  Value $450.00.

Ideas for donations include trips, airline tickets, electronic gadgets, art work, gift baskets . . . everything welcome!

Click here for a donation form or contact MBNA at (800) 233-4472 or info@monumentbuilders.org.

Monday, January 26
12:00 noon – 2:00 p.m.
Closing Awards Luncheon

The Closing Awards Luncheon will provide time for additional networking and a chance for a renewed energy and understanding of our industry.  What better way to unwind after an exciting MBNA Convention than at the Closing Awards Luncheon?  The MBNAspires to Success Awards will be presented and new Certified Memorialists will be recognized.

MBNAspire to Success Awards
MBNA’s Aspire Awards were created to recognize monument builder companies that have drawn favorable attention to their companies, and in turn, to the industry through their specialized marketing and/or public relations campaigns.

All MBNA members in good standing are invited to submit entries for the 2008 MBNAspire to Success Marketing & Public Relations Contest.  For more information on how to submit, click here.

Any publicity you’ve received during the contest year (November 1, 2007 through November 1, 2008) is eligible. This includes coverage by newspapers, magazines, television, new acquisitions, celebrated anniversaries or testimonial letters.

Up to three (3) winners will be awarded the handsome granite MBNAspire Award, a tall, polished trophy that adds elegance and interest to any member’s lobby or bookshelf. Honorable mention entries will receive a certificate of merit suitable for framing. All winning entries will be featured in MBNews.