2015 Annual Convention Program August 27 - 29, 2015 Begins Thursday at 8:00 am, adjourns Saturday at 12:00 pm

® National Air Filtration Association PO Box 68639

Virginia Beach, VA 23471

757.313.7400 Fax: 757.313.7401

www.nafahq.org [email protected]

1 245 Front Street The Westin Key West Key West, Florida 33040 866.837.4250 (central reservations) Resort & Marina 305.294.4345 (The Weston, Key West direct)

The Westin Key West Resort & Marina is one of the premier Key West hotels ideally located in “Old Town” Key West on the waterfront, one block from fabled Duval Street and next to the infamous Mallory Square. The resort is on the sunset side of the island. Key West is blessed by a year-round tropical climate, is the Southernmost city in the continental United States and an island city of palm-lined streets boasting Victorian homes, gingerbread conch houses and mansions. Whether you love water or land activities, Key West is unique, unspoiled and a feast for your heart and soul.

Check in Time: 4:00 pm Check Out Time: 11:00 am

Deadline for Reservations: July 29, 2015

Room Reservation Procedures / Cancellation: can be made by calling Westin Central Reservations at 866-837-4250 or The Westin Key West Resort & Marina during regular business hours at 305.294.4345. You can also make your reservations thru the NAFA / Westin webpage here: https://www.starwoodmeeting.com/events/start.action?id=1502056956&key=1FE524D2

It is understood that cancellations may be made by individuals without penalty until 72 hours prior to their arrival date.

Rates $209: Traditional Pool View Courtyard Rooms, single or double $269: Ocean Front Rooms, single or double $339: One Bedroom Ocean Front Suites

Rates are subject to current taxes and fees of 12.5%. Taxes are subject to change.

Parking: Self parking is $20 and Valet is $22 per day

Internet Access: Complimentary

Transportation from EYW - Key West International Airport Taxis are abundant at the airport. The cost is $18.00 one way / $9.00 per person.

Smoking: This hotel is a non-smoking facility.

Platinum Sponsors

3M Purification, Inc. AAF International Airflow Products Company, Inc. Cameron Great Lakes, Inc. CLARCOR Air Filtration Products Clean & Science Co., Ltd. Columbus Industries, Inc. D-Mark, Inc. Expanded Technologies Flanders Corporation Glasfloss Industries, Inc. Koch Filter Corporation Smith Filter Corporation Viskon-Aire Wallner Tooling \ Expac, Inc. 2 2015 Annual Convention Platinum Sponsors

Gold Sponsors American Metal Filter Company Fiber Bond Corporation

Silver Sponsors IFS Industries, Inc., Adhesives 3 Key West, Florida

The southernmost spot in continental and Cuban heritage in large part was in- America, Key West is a tropical blend of spired by Bahamian wreckers, commer- beautiful waters, exotic foliage, wonderful cial fishermen, spongers and Cuban cigar restaurants, history-enriched attractions makers. and thrilling outdoor activities. Gaze at centuries-old treasure of Spanish Visitors immediately enjoy the Caribbean galleon Nuestra Señora de Atocha. Dis- feel of this island nation called “The Conch cover modern art treasures by Key West’s Republic.” artists among dozens of galleries. Since its founding in 1822, Key West has Residents and visitors to the island ac- gone through many phases, from pirates tively participate in sightseeing, diving, to poets, and carries the creative torch fishing, watersports, golf and shopping by of such iconic former residents as Ernest day, and then become part of the sunset Hemingway and Tennessee Williams. celebration held each evening at Mallory Square, when tightrope walkers, jugglers You can view treasures from shipwrecks, and animal acts perform before the fiery discover the haunts of your literary he- sun settling into the Gulf of Mexico. roes, marvel at the unique Caribbean architecture and dazzling gardens that At night, streets filled with sidewalk cafes, bloom the entire year round. open-air bars, legendary pubs and world- class restaurants with island specialties From delicious cuisine to delightful shop- come alive. Drama, musicals and comedy ping to spectacular events, including sun- flourish on local stages. sets and sea adventures, Key West offers sun-drenched hospitality and entertain- Significant cultural sites include an 1860 ment. African Burial Ground, located on the is- land’s Atlantic Ocean shore beside a Civil Located closer to Cuba than to Miami, Key War-era fort, believed by experts to be West is Florida’s irreverent southernmost America’s only African refugee cemetery. subtropical paradise, a unique confluence of history, climate, natural beauty, cultural The island’s Historic Seaport district is a diversity, architecture and unabashed ro- popular place to arrange a day on the mantic appeal. water, whether you are a diver, snorkeler, fisherman or eco-tourist. Palm-lined streets with gingerbread man- sions and tin-roofed conch houses were In this city of fascinating contrasts, you home to Ernest Hemingway, Tennessee could easily find yourself wanting to let go Williams, Elizabeth Bishop, Robert Frost of mainland hassles permanently— and and Jimmy Buffett, a few of the famous many have done so. Come visit Key West, people who discovered solace and inspi- and you’ll see why. ration in the island city whose Bahamian

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Thursday, August 27th; 9:00 am - 1:00 pm* Trolley Tour with Museums A one hour private tour on the Old Town Trolley is the best way to see the charming Southernmost City. Traveling down picturesque streets, you’ll get a close-up view of the interesting things that make Key West a special place.

Along the way, our tour conductors create a festive atmosphere as they share the island’s history with knowledge and humor. During the tour we will stop at the Ernest Hemingway Home where the group will enjoy a narrated tour of the home and grounds. From here we will head over to the Harry S. Truman, Little White House for a guided tour. (Don’t forget to enjoy breakfast at the resort.)

Friday, August 28th; 9:00 am -1:00 pm* Key West Bike Tour

Enjoy a city tour of Key West via the locals most popular form of transportation: bicycle. This two and half hour tour takes you through the lanes and parks only locals frequent. Along the way you’ll learn fun facts and the great history of Key West. The tour has stops along the way for photo ops and Q&A’s. At the end of the tour, guests will enjoy lunch a HarbourView Café offering expansive, waterfront views of the Key West Harbor.

Saturday, August 29th; 9:00 am - 1:00 pm* Come Sail Away

Enjoy a half day at sea, as we welcome you aboard our classic sail boat. We’ll set sail for an exclusive island where you will be able to enjoy snorkeling and sunbathing on the beach. Our crew will keep you refreshed with fresh fruit, chips, salsa, and hummus. For lunch, a deluxe wrap to be enjoyed on board or while soaking in the beautiful sun rays of the Florida Keys.

Snorkeling equipment will be available.

*Times are approximate Sign up for all three, or choose just one or two activities!

5 Program* - Key West Thursday, August 27, 2015 Friday, August 28, 2015 7:00 - 8:00 am 7:00 - 8:00 am Breakfast Breakfast 8:00 - 8:30 am 8:30 - 9:30 am Open & Welcome What’s Next for You with Christopher A. Zaker, CAFS, NCT PPACA (Obamacare) NAFA President Glasfloss Industries James Taylor, President Greg Guy, CAFS Taylor Group Conference Chair Expanded Technologies, Inc. 10:30 - 11:30 am 8:30 - 9:30 am Economic Forecast for What the hell did he just 2015 & 2016 say? Decoding Litigation Speak Till Schreiber, Ph.D. Assistant Professor Henry Quillian of Economics Taylor English Duma LLP College of William & Mary

10:00 am - 2:00 pm Guest Program 9:00 am - 1:00 pm Key West Bike Tour Guest Program Meet in the lobby Trolley Tour with Museums Meet in the lobby 10:30 - 10:45 am Break 9:30 - 9:45 am Break 10:45 - 11:45 am 9:45 - 10:45 am What Kind of Filtration for Great Ideas on How to Run a a Net Zero Home? Distributorship - Today Andy Persily Ray Isaac (Invited) NIST Isaac Heating & Air Conditioning

Noon - 1:45 pm 10:45 11:45 am Lunch; NAFA Business Meeting; Procurement for Growing Election; Committee Reports a Business: Getting Through Purchasing 1:45 - 3:45 pm Committee Meetings Alan Veeck, PhD Education & Training Committee Meeting Denali Guidelines Committee Meeting Technical & Certification Committee Meeting Membership & Marketing Committee Meeting 12:30 - 5:30 pm NAFA Foundation Golf Tournament 3:45 - 4:15 pm Key West Golf Club NAFA Foundation Meeting 1:00 pm Shotgun Start Taxis will be available at the hotel for 6:00 - 7:00 pm transportation to the course Past President’s New Member & Guest Reception (By Invitation Only) 6:30 - 8:30 pm Open and Welcome Reception 7:00 - 10:00 pm NAFA Awards Banquet

6 Program* - Key West Saturday, August 29, 2015 Notes: 7:00 - 8:00 am ______Breakfast ______8:00 - 10:00 am CAFS Tutorial ______8:00 - 8:30 am ______CAFS Update Training; What’s new in ______The NAFA Guide to Air Filtration, 5th Ed. ______Alan C. Veeck, CAFS, NCT II ______NAFA Executive Director ______8:30 - 9:30 am ______Let’s Take IEQ Worldwide ______William P. Bahnfleth William P. Bahnfleth, PhD, ______PE, FASHRAE, FASME Professor and Director, ______Indoor Environment Center Dept of Architectural Engineering ______The Pennsylvania State University ______9:00 am - Noon Guest Program ______Come Sail Away Meet in the lobby ______

9:30 - 10:30 am ______Role of Filters in Commissioning ______William McMullen (Invited) Building Commissioning Association ______10:00 am - 12:00 pm CAFS Testing NCT Testing 10:30 - 10:45 am Break Attention all current CAFS: 10:45 - 11:45 am What we Learned that Mandatory CAFS Update Training for Worked Best this Year all CAFS Personnel The CAFS Renewal Distributor Panel Seminar attendance is required for all NAFA Members who currently have a 12:00 pm CAFS. The purpose of the seminar is to Conference Adjournment provide all of the updates from the 5th Edition of the NAFA Guide to Air Filtration. 12:30 - 3:00 pm NAFA Board of Directors Meeting *Program Subject to Change 7 Beaches

Bahia Honda State Park: Located at South Beach: Located on the south end 36850 Overseas Hwy, Mile Marker 37. of Duval Street on the Atlantic Ocean. This island is home to one of Florida's The beach has relatively shallow water southernmost state parks, known for and is a great spot for children. beautiful beaches, magnificent sunsets, and excellent snorkeling. Visitors can Beach: Located on our picnic on the beach and take a swim, secluded island just 500 yards offshore or simply relax and enjoy the balmy sea by launch from the Westin marina. The breezes that caress the shores year- beach at Sunset Key Guest Cottages is round. The park's concession rents one of the most beautiful beaches in kayaks and snorkeling gear and offers the Florida Keys with fine white sand boat trips to the reef for snorkeling ex- imported from the Bahamas. Buoys are cursions. Nominal park entry fee. in the water to designate allowed swim- ming areas; please swim within these Clarence S. Higgs Memorial Beach: Lo- buoys. Hours are from 9:15am-5:30pm. cated on Atlantic Blvd. near White Street Beach attendants, shady seating, towels, Pier. Swimming, recreational facilities, beachside food and beverage service restrooms and public tennis courts (just (for purchase) is available. A beach pass across the street) are available. There is a must be purchased the same day as use sandy beach with shallow water. (at a nominal fee) as access to this beach is limited and on a first-come, first-serve Fort Jefferson Dry Tortugas National basis. Beach passes are available at the Park: Located 70 miles west of Key Concierge desk in the lobby of the Main West. This Civil War-era fort is the larg- Building starting at 8 am. Passes are est masonry structure in the Western sold per person, no children's price. The Hemisphere. Accessible only by boat or launch departs from slip #30 at the seaplane. Swim, snorkel and dive in the Westin marina at quarter after each hour surrounding waters. (from 9:15am-4:15pm) and returns to the Westin marina at the bottom of each Fort Zachary Taylor: Located at the hour (from 9:30 am - 5:30 pm). Passes end of Southard Street. (Enter through must be presented to the boat captain the ). A local favorite, this prior to boarding. Beach shoes are 87-acre state park includes a famous recommended. Please note: All carry- Civil War fort. The coral beach is bor- on bags are subject to inspection by dered by rows of Australian pines. Good our staff. Access to Sunset Key Island is deep-water swimming, chair rentals, restricted to the beach area only. grills, restrooms and a concession stand. Admission is $2.50 for pedestrians. Prices and availability are subject to Smathers Beach: Located on Atlantic change without notice. Blvd. (112 mile east of Higgs Beach and just west of the Key West International For more information please contact The Airport). The largest beach in Key West Westin Key West Concierge: 305.292- with picnic areas, restroom facilities, 4313 or Concierge@WestinKeyWestRe- volleyball, watersports and food vendors. sort.com Sandy beach with shallow water.

8 Key West Top 10 Activity Recommendations

1. Fishing Some of the best 7. Museums The Hemingway fishing in the country is in Key West. Home and Museum. Here in his studio Sailfish, dolphin, cobia, tarpon, shark & he wrote A Farewell to Arms, For Whom barracuda, just to name a few. Choose the Bell Tolls and several others. The from ‘Flats’, ‘Light Tackle’, or ‘Deep Sea’ Audubon House, Mel Fisher’s Treasure fishing. Museum, The Shipwreck Historium, The Key West Aquarium, The Curry Mansion, The Key West Museum of Art & History 2. Southernmost Point in the (“Custom’s House”) and The Lighthouse Continental USA Standing here, you to name just a few! are closer to Cuba than anywhere else in the USA! An excellent photo oppor- tunity! Located at Whitehead Street 8. Art Galleries From the fa- and South Street. mous Wyland Gallery to our local art galleries our island has always appreci- ated art! Explore the cultural heritage 3. Old Town Trolley Tour at the East Martello Museum and the “Don’t just visit Key West, relive it!” On many galleries that mushroom in un- the Old Town Trolley. This fully narrat- suspecting places. ed, 90 minute tour is a showcase of the BEST of Key West. 9. Sunset Celebration Ten- nessee Williams and a group of friends 4. Conch Tour Train The Conch would mix drinks at Mallory Square Tour Train has been entertaining Key and watch the glorious sunsets. Today West visitors since 1958. With the it is celebrated with artisans, entertain- friendly conductors, humorous stories ment, food and drinks. It has become and more than 100 points of interest so popular that the Mallory Square spanning centuries of local history. celebration has grown onto the Westin Pier as well! So don’t miss the sunset, at the Westin harbor front or from a higher 5. North America’s ONLY Liv- angle at the Westin Sunset Deck. ing Coral Reef Climb aboard the Fury Catamaran for a 3-hour sail & snorkeling at the coral reef! 10. Dining Topping the list is Latitudes Beach Cafe on Sunset Key. Or try one of Key West’s other premiere 6. The Gardens of Key West eateries such as Bistro 245, The Com- Key West has never had a frost and thus modore, A&B Lobster House, Pisces, Mi- have some of the lushest gardens in the chael’s, Prime 951, Café Marquesa, Mar- country. Visit the Garden Club (at the tin’s or 915. So many great restaurants West Martello Tower) or the Key West to choose from. Botanical Gardens (on Stock Island).

For more attractions and activity ideas, http://www.fla-keys.com/, or visit the concierge desk at The Westin Key West Resort & Marina 9 NAFA Annual Convention Registration Form Key West, Florida August 27 - 29, 2015

Member Registration $ 650 $ ______

Non Member Registration $ 900 $ ______

2015 Annual Convention Sponsorship $500 – Silver; $750 – Gold; $1,000 – Platinum $ ______2015 NAFA Scholarship Golf Tournament Handicap: ______$100 $ ______

Club Rental - Left handed clubs  Right handed clubs  $42 $ ______

Golf Tournament Sponsorship $150 $ ______

NAFA Foundation Support $50 - $100 - $250 - $500 - Other $______$ ______

Spouse / Guest Registration Includes Banquet, Other Meals, Registration Materials and Three Guest Tours. *Contact NAFA for $ 550* $ ______individual pricing if you do not want to attend all Guest Tours.

Children’s Registration (age 10 - 18) Please indicate age of all $50 $______children. Includes all meals. Does not include spouse/guest events.

Additional Banquet Tickets $ 150 $ ______

CAFS Exam Member ($200); Non Member ($500); NCT Exam ($75) $ ______

Total ______Method of Payment (Check One)

 Check Name ______ Visa  MasterCard  American Express  Discover Spouse Name ______

Email Address ______Company Name ______

Phone ______Fax ______

Credit Card Number______Exp: ______

Billing Address ______

Signature ______

Fax this form to NAFA at 757.313.7401 by July 29, 2015 10 Sponsorship Opportunities

Sponsorship for the convention is available and we hope that you will con- sider any one of the following:

Platinum Sponsorship ($1,000) Public Recognition and Appreciation throughout the event Signage displayed throughout the event Recognition in NAFA Publications 50% off one registration for one company member

Gold Sponsorship ($750) Public Recognition at the event Signage displayed throughout the event Recognition in NAFA Publications 25% off one registration for one company member

Silver Sponsorship ($500) Public Recognition and Appreciation throughout the event Signage displayed throughout the event Recognition in NAFA Publications 2015 Annual Convention Sponsors*

Platinum 3M Purification, Inc. AAF International Airflow Products Company, Inc. Cameron Great Lakes, Inc. CLARCOR Air Filtration Products Clean & Science Co., Ltd. Columbus Industries, Inc. D-Mark, Inc. Expanded Technologies Flanders Corporation Glasfloss Industries, Inc. Koch Filter Corporation Smith Filter Corporation Viskon-Aire Wallner Tooling \ Expac, Inc.

Gold American Metal Filter Company Fiber Bond Corporation

Silver IFS Industries, Inc., Adhesives

Confirmed Sponsors as of this printing* 11 NAFA Board of Directors

Executive Officers Immediate Past President President South Central Regional Director President Harry Allen, CAFS Ray Riopel, CAFS Chris Zaker, CAFS, NCT AllergyZone, LLC. B. C. Air Filter, Ltd. Glasfloss Industries 9812 Shelbyville Road, Suite 2 2809 Norland Avenue P.O. Box 150469 Louisville, KY 40223 Burnaby, BC V5B 3A9 Dallas, TX 75315 502.339.1500 800.704.2111 604.435.4396 Fax: 604.291.2510 740-687-1100 Fax: 740-687-1145 Fax: 502.339.7333 [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] www.bcairfilter.com www.glasfloss.com www.allergyzone.com Southeast Regional Director President-Elect Regional Directors Kevin Delahunt, CAFS Jeron Downing, CAFS Term [10/12 – 9/15] Dave Downing & Associates Northwest Regional Director B. G. E. Service & Supply Ltd. 130 North 39th Avenue Trey Fly, CAFS, NCT II 6324 - 10th Street Phoenix, AZ 85009 Term [10/14 – 9/17] Calgary, AB T2H 2K7 602.264.5100 Fax: 602.241.7500 Joe W. Fly Co., Inc. Canada [email protected] 4820 Memphis Street 403-243-5941 Fax: 403-243-3346 www.davedowning.com Dallas, TX 75207 [email protected] 214.634.2200 Fax: 214.634.7928 www.thefiltershop.com [email protected] www.joeflyco.com Northeast Regional Director Treasurer Mark Mattingly, CAFS Timmy Lott, CAFS, NCT II Southwest Regional Director Term [10/12 – 09/15] Pure Air Filter Sales & Service Julie Engelstad, CAFS Koch Filter Corporation 204 Eastman Street Term [10/14 – 09/16] PO Box 3186 Greenwood, MS 38935 Fiber Bond Corporation Louisville, KY 40201 662.453.0034 Fax: 662.453.8199 110 Menke Road 502.634.4796 Fax: 502.637.2280 [email protected] Michigan City, IN 46360 [email protected] www.pureairco.com 219.879.4541 Fax: 219.874.7502 www.kochfilter.com [email protected] Secretary www.fiberbond.net International Director Greg Guy, CAFS Rubén A. Cespedes, CAFS Expanded Technologies, Inc. North Central Regional Director Term [09/10 – 10/16] 177 Hayes Industrial Drive Jay Reese, CAFS Av, Nueva Providencia #2214 Marietta, GA 30062 Term [10/14 – 9/17] Of. 173 770.792.0888 Fax: 770.792.0882 3M Purification, Inc. Providencia, Santiago Chile [email protected] 400 Research Parkway 56.2.2335.0418 www.expatech.com Meriden, CT 06450 Fax: 56.2 2335.7733 203.237.5541 [email protected] [email protected] www.rcaltd.cl www.3Mpurification.com 2015 Annual Convention Platinum Sponsors

3M Purification, Inc. AAF International Airflow Products Company, Inc. Cameron Great Lakes, Inc. CLARCOR Air Filtration Products Clean & Science Co., Ltd. Columbus Industries, Inc. D-Mark, Inc. Expanded Technologies Flanders Corporation Glasfloss Industries, Inc. Koch Filter Corporation Smith Filter Corporation Viskon-Aire Wallner Tooling \ Expac, Inc.

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