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NASPD Annual Convention Registration Packet Join Us Virtually & In-Person March 3-5, 2021

Hotel ZaZa Memorial City

Houston, Texas

National Association of Steel Pipe Distributors • 1501 E. Mockingbird Lane, Suite #212 • Victoria, TX 77904 Phone (361) 574-7878 • Fax (361) 574-9347 • www.naspd.com

Hotel ZaZa Memorial City Registration Information

Hotel ZaZa Memorial City 9787 Katy Freeway Houston, TX 77024 713-465-9292

Book your group rate by calling 1-888-880- 3244 Monday through Saturday 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. CST. Request the NASPD Room Block (reference ID: NAC304) Check-in time is 4 p.m. and check-out time is noon. Rates cannot be changed at check-in or check-out for guests who fail to identify their affiliation at the time the reservation is made. Cancellations must be done by 4 p.m. CST one day prior to the scheduled arrival time to avoid a penalty of first night's room and tax.

NASPD Annual Convention Hotel ZaZa Memorial City Houston, TX March 3–5, 2021

All meetings are virtual (no in-person meetings). All attendees are encouraged to attend the committee meetings. The Executive and Strategic Planning Committee meetings are invitation only.

Wednesday, March 3, 2021 11:30 a.m. – 05:30 p.m. Golf Tournament – Memorial Park

Thursday, March 4, 2021 01:00 p.m. – 01:45 p.m. Strategic Planning Committee (Virtual) 01:45 p.m. – 02:15 p.m. Membership Committee (Virtual) 02:15 p.m. – 03:00 p.m. Program Committee (Virtual) 03:00 p.m. – 03:30 p.m. Executive Committee (Virtual) 03:30 p.m. – 04:30 p.m. 2020 Board of Directors (Virtual) 05:30 p.m. – 07:30 p.m. Welcoming Reception Outdoors – Kirby Ice House-Memorial

Friday, March 5, 2021 08:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. General Session (Virtual) 08:00 a.m. – 08:30 a.m. Annual Meeting of the Membership 08:30 a.m. – 08:45 a.m. Member Spotlight: Akbar Khowaja, GM & Partner, Metal Networks AI 08:45 a.m. – 09:45 a.m. Speaker: “Navigating 2021 and Beyond,” Dan North, Chief Economist for North America, Euler Hermes 09:45 a.m. – 10:00 a.m. Break 10:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m. Speaker: “Making it Count in Business and in Life,” Dave Davlin, Professional Speaker 11:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. Panel Discussion: “State of the Industry,” Facilitator: Rye Druzin, Steel Market Reporter, Argus Media Panelists: George Thompson, VP, Commercial, Dura- Bond Industries; Jack McCarthy, Senior VP, Supply Chain Management and Technical Product Sales, MRC Global 12:00 p.m. – 01:30 p.m. Break 01:30 p.m. – 02:00 p.m. New 2021 Board Meeting (Welcome and Introductions) (Virtual) 02:00 p.m. – 03:30 p.m. Membership Discussion (Virtual)

DEADLINE: Feb. 18, 2021 2021 NASPD Annual Convention Registration Form Mail registration and fees to: NASPD ● 1501 E. Mockingbird Lane, #212 ● Victoria, TX 77904 Fax registration form to: (361) 574-9347 or register online at www.naspd.com. If you have any questions, call (361) 574-7878.

Registrant: ______Badge Name: ______Member Non-Member

Spouse: ______Badge Name: ______New Member (application submitted)

Company: ______Phone: ______Fax: ______

Address: ______City: ______State: _____ Zip: ______

E-Mail Address: ______

Please check your registration selections and total fee: (A non-member can attend a NASPD meeting only one time as a nonmember. If they want to attend a second meeting, they need to submit a membership application prior to the meeting.) Total Fees ___Full Registration (Virtual) - $400 members for member & nonmembers ______Full Registration (Virtual) plus Welcome Reception $550 for members & nonmembers ______Welcoming Reception Only - $225 members & $300 nonmembers (includes COVID Discount -25%) ______Welcoming Reception Only for Spouse - $127.50 members; $150 nonmembers (inclu COVID Dis -25%) ______Press - General Session - $100 ______Golf Optional (includes lunch, limited capacity, first-come, first-serve, staggered start) - $125 mem/non ______Golf Clubs Rental - $50.00 (TaylorMade or Mizuno) Right Hand___Left Hand___Male___Female______Golf Boxed Lunch: ___Club Sandwich, ___Cheese Burger, ___Chicken Sandwich, ___Veggie Burger ______List any dietary restrictions______

TOTAL REGISTRATION AMOUNT= ______Reservations: No Fee for Registrants but Advance Reservation Required: _____ I will attend _____ I will not attend Thursday, March 3, 2021, Golf Tournament. Names: ______I will attend _____ I will not attend Thursday, March 4, 2021, Welcoming Reception. Names: ______

_____ I will attend _____ I will not attend Friday, March 5, 2021, Virtual Membership Discussion. Names: ______

REGISTRATION/CANCELLATION POLICY: ALL FEES MUST BE PAID IN ADVANCE BY CHECK OR C/CARD. NO ON-SITE REGISTRATION. Only individuals with paid registration may attend the Annual Convention. You will not be added to the attendee list until all outstanding fees are paid. The deadline for registration is Feb.18, 2021. A cancellation fee of $50 will be charged for cancellations. Cancellation fees may be waived in certain health-related circumstances. Payment information listed below:

Payment Information: Credit Card or Check

Credit Card Type______Credit Card Billing Zipcode______

Credit Card Number ______Expiration_____Security_____

Date______

SIGNATURE: ______(Signature is required regardless of payment type) Payment for late registrations will only be accepted by credit card. Payment needs to be paid in U. S. Currency.

THE NASPD NEEDS YOU AS A SPONSOR 2021 NASPD Annual Convention Hotel ZaZa Memorial City Houston, TX

Here is another outstanding opportunity for truly effective marketing with your friends in the industry during the NASPD Annual Convention. You will receive recognition in the printed program, at each event and virtually. In order to obtain your first-choice sponsorship - don't hesitate - fax the form below right away to the NASPD at 361-574-9347.

The deadline is Feb. 18, 2021. Your company will receive excellent exposure with any of these advertising opportunities. If you have any questions, please call the NASPD at 361- 574-7878.

Note: Prepaid sponsors will have first choice of events.

There will be four levels of sponsorship. Sponsors will be recognized at their level of contribution. These are the categories: Platinum - $2,500; Gold - $1,000; Silver - $700; and Bronze - $350.

Take your pick of any of these great events: ______1. Sponsor of the Golf Tournament Platinum - $2,500 Gold - $1,000 Silver - $700 Bronze - $350 March 3, 2021 ______2. Sponsor of the Welcoming Reception Platinum - $2,500 Gold - $1,000 Silver - $700 Bronze - $350 March 4, 2021 ______2. Sponsor of the Virtual Convention Platinum - $2,500 Gold - $1,000 Silver - $700 Bronze - $350 March 5, 2021

Please check the event and the level of sponsorship.

Check enclosed for event(s) checked. Charge my credit card

Name: ______Company: ______

Address: ______

City: ______State: ______Zip: ______

Phone Number: ______Fax Number: ______

Credit Card Visa ( ) MasterCard ( ) AMEX ( ) Expiration Date Mo/Yr. ______Security Code ______

Credit Card #: ______Name on Credit Card: ______

Address Where CC Statement is Mailed: ______

Signature: ______Signature required regardless of payment type. Payment must be received before Feb. 18, 2021 deadline in order for sponsor’s name & company to appear on program and other advertising. No sponsor will be acknowledged until fees are paid. Form must be signed to be processed.

NASPD Privacy & Publicity Waiver

In consideration of your registration for any event hosted by, and/or the benefits of membership in the National Association of Steel Pipe Distributors ("NASPD," "we," or "us"), including your rights to attend such event and access and use our website, you agree:

1. NASPD and its affiliates (which include its licensees and advertising agencies), and the employees, officers, governing persons, and agents of any of them (all referred to here as "Authorized Persons") have the right to display, publish, transmit, stream, reproduce, record, photograph, digitize, modify, alter, edit, adapt, sell, license, or otherwise use and permit others to use (a) your name, image, likeness, appearance, voice, professional and personal biographical information, and other personal characteristics and private information, and (b) all materials created by us or on our behalf that incorporate any of the foregoing (collectively, the "Materials") in perpetuity throughout the world in any medium or format whatsoever now existing or hereafter created, including in magazines or on any internet site, mobile app, or social media post. Authorized Persons may use Materials in and on any print or electronic promotional materials, regardless of how delivered or distributed or for what purpose, including for advertising, member relations, public relations, publicity, and the promotion of NASPD and its membership, businesses, programs, products, and services, without further consent from or royalty, payment, or other compensation to you whatsoever.

2. NASPD owns all rights, including copyright, in the Materials and you hereby assign to us any right, title, or interest you may have in or to them and all copyrights and other intellectual property rights in the Materials arising in any jurisdiction throughout the world in perpetuity, including all registration, renewal, and reversion rights, and the right to sue to enforce such copyrights. You retain no right to review or approve Materials before they are used by us, and you agree that we have no liability to you arising from any such use, including from any editing, alteration, distortion other effects resulting from our use of the Materials or their presentation of you. Any credit or other acknowledgment of you, shall be determined by us in our sole discretion. We have no obligation to create or use the Materials or to exercise any rights we have under these terms and conditions.

3. You hereby release, waive, and relinquish all Claims asserted in any jurisdiction throughout the world and arising directly or indirectly from exercise of rights under these terms and conditions by any Authorized Persons and/or any use of the Materials. "Claims," as used here, means all claims, demands, actions, suits, damages, costs, and expenses, including but not limited to claims for copyright or trademark infringement, infringement of moral rights, libel, defamation, invasion of any rights of privacy (including intrusion, false light, public disclosure of private facts, and misappropriation of name or likeness), violation of rights of publicity, physical or emotional injury or distress, or any similar claim or cause of action in tort, contract, or any other legal theory, now known or hereafter arising. Further, you agree not to make or bring any Claims against any Authorized Persons. You understand that NASPD is relying on your undertakings in these terms and conditions, and that you shall have no right to terminate, rescind, or modify them, in whole or in part.

SIGNATURE: ______6

PROTOCOLS FOR NASPD EVENT ATTENDEE PARTICIPANTS

COVID protocols for all in-person gathering:

● Events will be held outside or in an open-air facility (weather permitting). ● During registration & upon arrival—attendee will be required to: ○ Sign a liability waiver/indemnification document; ○ Answer a 14-day questionnaire. ● Face masks that cover an attendee’s mouth and nose are required to be worn at all times, except when they are actively eating or drinking. ● Reception attendees must remain seated at their chosen table and must remain at the same table throughout the entirety of the event. ● Entry—check-in safety and precautionary measures: ○ Temperature will be taken at the event entrance; if attendee’s temperature is 99 F degrees or above, the attendee will not be admitted to the event; ○ Hand sanitizer will be provided to sanitize hands; ○ Liability waiver/indemnification document will be available at the event check-in tables -- By attending, attendee assumes the risk of COVID-19 exposure and transmission; ○ Signage will be displayed on how to correctly wear mask covering nose and mouth, and what the expectations are for mask wearing; ○ Signage will be displayed on how to keep safe; ○ Check-in tables will have a six-feet separation guidance for check-in to avoid congregation around the table. ● Tables: ○ Tables will be placed and shall remain spaced so that attendee sitting at the table will have at least six feet distanced from other attendee(s) at that table and at any another table; ○ Five attendees will be seated to a table with one vacant seat between each attendee; ○ Hand sanitizer will be provided at each table; ○ Attendee may only leave their chosen table to get food or drink and will then be required to return to their chosen table; ○ A “How to Stay Safe Notice” will be displayed on each table. ● Common surfaces will be cleaned and disinfected regularly by event staff. ● Notices to follow CDC, city and state guidelines will be displayed – practice social distancing, wear mask, wash hands/sanitize. ● Food service at meetings, events, restaurants will follow the guidance of the food service providers according to their safety protocols. ● Marketing materials (print and digital formats) for event(s) will include COVID protocols: ○ NASPD website and conference material shall have a COVID notice on the top of the page that is obvious and apparent stating: ■ At NASPD, the safety and health of our members is of the utmost importance. Keeping in mind the current COVID situation and the local and state rules, NASPD has implemented additional safety standards to our events and activities. We appreciate and need our member’s agreement to these standards and upholding the required safety measures to protect themselves and others. ■ Please do not attend the event in person, if you have experienced the following (virtual options are provided for the conference): ● Within the last 14-days, if you experienced a new cough that you cannot attribute to another health condition; ● Within the last 14-days, if you experienced new shortness of breath that you cannot attribute to another health condition; 7

● Within the last 14-days, if you experienced a new sore throat that you cannot attribute to another health condition; ● Within the last 14-days, if you experienced new muscle aches that you cannot attribute to another health condition or a specific activity such as physical exercise; ● Within the last 14-days, if you had a temperature at or above 100.4° or the sense of having a fever; ● Within the last 14 days, if you had close contact, without the use of appropriate PPE, with someone who is currently sick with suspected or confirmed COVID-19. ■ All attendees are required to wear face coverings at the in-person events, maintain social distancing and follow other safety guidelines required by NASPD to maintain safety compliance with local, state, and CDC requirements.

Other and additional sanitation and safety guidelines may be imposed by the management of the event location. We will ask the management of the event location to advise the NASPD of their COVID policies and ask how they can further help with the sanitization in the meeting rooms and common areas.

COVID-19 questionnaire must be completed and signed by all staff, volunteers, attendees and patrons upon check-in at the event.

1. Within the last 14-days, have you experienced a new cough that you cannot attribute to another health condition? 2. Within the last 14-days, have you experienced new shortness of breath that you cannot attribute to another health condition? 3. Within the last 14-days, have you experienced a new sore throat that you cannot attribute to another health condition? 4. Within the last 14-days, have you experienced new muscle aches that you cannot attribute to another health condition or a specific activity such as physical exercise? 5. Within the last 14-days, have you had a temperature at or above 100.4° or the sense of having a fever? 6. Within the last 14 days, have you had close contact, without the use of appropriate PPE, with someone who is currently sick with suspected or confirmed COVID-19?

I will wear a mask to all NASPD events and will only remove the mask when I consume drinks or food and will replace the mask immediately after I finish my drink or food. The mask I use will cover my nose and mouth.

(Note: Close contact is defined as within six feet for more than 10 consecutive minutes)

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Memorial Park Golf Course

1001 E. Memorial Loop, Dr, Houston, TX 77007

Optional Event Wednesday, March 3, 2021

Hole #2 Photo Credit: Mike Nuzzo

11:30 a.m. – 5:30 p.m. Golf Course - Staggered Start $125 per player (members & nonmembers) (includes booking and green fees, carts and tournament services, and box lunch) $50 additional cost for golf club rentals (TaylorMade or Mizuno)

Note: The following are locations and activities not coordinated by the NASPD. Activities are listed below as possible suggestions to consider while in Houston but should be checked as times of operations are fluctuating. The information/photos printed in this packet are from a variety of sources, including Trip Advisor, Yelp, Wikipedia, Houston Real Estate, Houston Visitor Information Center, Hotel ZaZa and others.

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DOWNTOWN GUARD AND GRACE Exceptional theatre, music, dining and Allen Center, 500 Dallas St, Houston, TX entertainment opportunities await you in 77002, https://guardandgrace.com/ downtown Houston. 346-326-0789

BANTANGA HOUSTON ROCKETS VS. 908 Congress St., Houston, TX 77002 BROOKLYN NETS https://www.batangahouston.com/ March 3, 2021, 6:30 p.m. CST 713-224-9500 (SUBJECT TO CHANGE) Toyota Center, 1510 Polk Street, Houston, TX 77002, Tickets & COVID Protocols

DOWNTOWN THE ORIGINAL NINFA’S 2704 Navigation Blvd, Houston, TX 77003 https://ninfas.com/ HOUSTON SYMPHONY 713-228-1175 March 5-6, 2021 (SUBJECT TO CHANGE) Beethoven’s Pastoral - Jones Hall 615 Louisiana St, Houston, TX 77002 https://www.houston-theater.com/ 832-487-7050

THEATRE DISTRICT https://www.houston-theater.com/ SAINT ARNOLD BREWING 1-877-975-5596 COMPANY 2000 Lyons Ave, Houston, TX 77020 https://www.saintarnold.com/ 713-686-9494

Z ON23 ROOFTOP BAR 1121 Walker Street, Houston 77002 THE BREAKFAST KLUB https://www.zutrorestaurant.com/location/z- 3711 Travis Houston, TX 77002 on-23-rooftop-bar/ 346-330-3446 https://thebreakfastklub.com/ 713-528-8561

GALLERIA MOXIE’S The Galleria is the best shopping area in 5000 Westheimer Rd #250 Houston because of its numerous stores. https://us.moxies.com/restaurant- Just about every brand and product in locations/tx/uptown-houston-post-oak America are available here. There is ample 346-571-6164 parking with garages near the indoor multiplex mall but there also is consistent traffic throughout the day surrounding the Galleria. We recommend taking an Uber.

NORTH ITALIA BLVD Place, 1700 Post Oak Blvd #190 Houston, TX 77056 CARACOL RESTAURANT https://www.northitalia.com/locations/housto 2200 Post Oak Blvd #160, Houston, TX 77056 n-tx-blvd-place/ https://www.caracol.net/ 281-605-4030 713-622-9996

THE ANNIE CAFÉ & BAR MASTRO’S STEAKHOUSE 6 BLVD Place, 1800 Post Oak Blvd #6170, Houston, TX 77056 1650 W Loop South Houston, TX 77027 713-840-1111 https://www.thepostoakhotel.com/restaurant s/mastros-steakhouse/ 713-993-2500

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RAINBOW LODGE 2011 Ella Blvd, Houston, TX 77008 ALICE BLUE https://www.rainbow-lodge.com/ th 250 W 19 St, Houston, TX 77008 713-861-8666 https://www.alicebluehouston.com/ 713-864-2050

SONOMA WINE BAR & RESTAURANT - HEIGHTS 801 Studewood St, Houston, TX 77007 HAROLD’S RESTAURANT, BAR & https://www.sonomahouston.com ROOFTOP TERRACE 713-864-9463 350 W 19th St, Houston, TX 77008 https://www.haroldsheights.com/ 713-360-6204

MEMORIAL CITY PERRY’S STEAKHOUSE & A city-within-a-city, it is conveniently located GRILLE in west Houston along the I-10 corridor, 9827 Katy Fwy, Houston, TX 77024 inside Beltway 8. Some large oil and gas https://perryssteakhouse.com/ companies, as well as the second largest 832-358-9000 medical campus are nearby. While it’s not too far from central Houston, Memorial City holds its own by offering great shopping centers with less traffic and easier entrance to popular venues. There are 100 diverse restaurants satisfying every palate, bars, hotels and much more.

BRENNER’S STEAKHOUSE 10911 Katy Fwy, Houston, TX 77024 https://www.brennerssteakhouse.com/# 713-465-2901

TASTE OF TEXAS 10505 Katy Fwy, Houston, TX 77024 https://www.tasteoftexas.com/ 713-932-6901

KARBACH BREWING CO. 2032 Karbach St, Houston, TX 77092 https://www.karbachbrewing.com/ 713-680-8886

TOWN & COUNTRY VILLAGE 750 Town & Country Blvd Houston, TX 77024, https://townandcountryvillage.com/ 713-464-7353

MEMORIAL PARK/RIVER BACKSTREET CAFE 1103 S Shepherd Dr Houston, TX 77019 OAKS https://www.backstreetcafe.net/ The Memorial Park and River Oaks areas 713-521-2239 border one another. Memorial Park offers greenspace in the busy city connecting the Galleria by passing through scenic River Oaks to Downtown. It attracts the young and old with its outdoor activities and historic Beverly Hills glam-like homes of the super wealthy.

BRASSERIE 1962 W Gray Houston, TX 77019 https://www.brasserie19.com/ 713-524-1919

LA GRIGLIA 2002 W. Gray Houston, TX 77019 https://www.lagrigliarestaurant.com/ 713-526-4700

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IZAKAYA 318 Gray St., Houston, TX 77002 https://www.houstonizakaya.com/ BRENNAN’S 713-527-8988 3300 Smith St, Houston, TX 77006 https://www.brennanshouston.com/ 713-522-9711

OPORTO FOODING HOUSE & WINE 125 W Gray St, Suite 500 Houston, TX DAMIAN’S CUCINA ITALIANA 77019, https://www.oportomidtown.us/ 3011 Smith St, Houston, TX 77006 713-528-0115 https://www.damians.com/ 713-522-0439

MONTROSE GEORGIA JAMES The Montrose area is conveniently located 1100 Westheimer Rd Houston, TX 77006 between Midtown and River Oaks. Its artsy, https://www.georgiajamessteak.com/ eclectic style and trendy restaurants and 832-241-5088 bars have made it the popular hub for Sunday brunching in Houston.

HAY MERCHANT 1100 Westheimer Rd Houston, TX 77006 https://www.haymerchant.com/ 713-523-9805

EMPIRE CAFÉ 1732 Westheimer Rd, Houston, TX 77098 https://empirecafe.com/about/ 713-528-5282

NOBIE’S 2048 Colquitt St Houston, TX 77098 www.nobieshtx.com 346-319-5919

RICE VILLAGE/WEST MUSEUM OF FINE ARTS Feb. 21-June 20, 2021 (SUBJECT TO UNIVERSITY CHANGE) Rice Village is located near Rice University, Hockney-Van Gogh: The Joy of Nature the medical and museum districts and just a 1001 Bissonnet, Houston, Texas 77005 few miles from downtown and River Oaks. It https://emuseum.mfah.org/ offers walkability to a variety of diverse 713-639-7300 restaurants, bars and shopping.

HOPDODDY BURGER BAR 5510 Morningside Dr. Suite 100, Houston, TX 77005 https://www.hopdoddy.com/ 281-557-2337

RICE UNIVERSITY 6100 Main St, Houston, TX 77005 https://www.rice.edu/ 713-348-0000

HUNGRY’S 2356 Rice Blvd. Houston, TX 77005 https://hungryscafe.com/ 713-523-8652

RICE VILLAGE SHOPPING CENTER https://rice-village.com/

SOUTHEAST HOUSTON KEMAH BOARDWALK Southeast Houston encompasses many 215 Kipp Ave, Kemah, TX 77565 cities near NASA. It’s known for its https://www.kemahboardwalk.com/ aeronautical companies and coastal activities. It’s becoming an attractive area for retirees who seek waterfront homes and warmer weather.

BOONDOGGLE’S & CHELSEA WINE BAR (near NASA) 4106 E NASA Pkwy, El Lago, TX 77586 https://www.boondogglespub.com/ https://chelseawinebartexas.com/ B: 281-326-2739 & C: 281-326-5282 NASA 1601 E NASA Pkwy, Houston, TX 77058 https://spacecenter.org/

GALVESTON https://fishingbooker.com/destinations/locati on/us/TX/galveston TANGER OUTLETS 5885 Gulf Fwy, Texas City, TX 77591 https://www.tangeroutlet.com/houston 281-534-4200 (near Galveston)

Registration Information

Cancellations

The registration fee for the NASPD 2021 Cancellation fees are $50 but may be waived Annual Convention includes the direct cost of in certain health-related circumstances. the various activities: reception, meals and entertainment, all meeting sessions, meeting The deadline for annual convention materials, speakers’ fees and expenses, registration is Feb. 18, 2021. administrative expenses, audio-visual equipment, freight and other similar expenses. Reservations COVID Discount -25% Included Hotel ZaZa-Memorial City Virtual Registration (mem/nonmen) $400 Non-member can attend one meeting before join

Virtual Registration + Welcome Reception (mem/nonmember) $550 Welcome Reception Only (Mem) $225 Weclome Reception Only (Nonmem) $300 Weclome Reception Only (Mem/Spou) $127.50 Weclome Reception Only (Nonme/Spou) $150 Golf (Member/Nonmember). $125 Press – General Session $100

The deadline for registration is Feb. 18, 2021. Only individuals registered may attend convention events.

All fees must be paid in advance using a credit card (MasterCard, VISA, or American Express) or a check. Please register for the convention online at www.naspd.com using the online The rate for a guest room is $175 per night registration form. plus taxes. Reservations may be made by calling 1 - (888) 880-3244 and refer to

NASPD Room Block (reference ID: Late Fees NAC304)

Rates cannot be changed at check-in or Due to COVID, a 25 percent discount was check-out for guests who fail to identify their applied to all registrations. There will not be affiliation at the time the reservation is any late fees. There is a $50 cancellation fee made. Any guaranteed reservation not but it may be waived in certain health-related cancelled by 4 p.m. CST one day prior will be circumstances. subject to one-night room and tax and

cancellation fee. Check-in time is 4 p.m. CST and check-out time is 12 p.m. CST.

We have contracted a certain number of rooms for this convention based on historical numbers. If we use fewer rooms than our room block, the NASPD will be required to pay for the unused rooms. If we need more rooms than our room block, there is a chance the hotel will sell out or charge a higher rate for rooms outside of our room block. It is important that you book a room as soon as possible. Transportation

Once you’re on the ground, your

transportation choices are as follows: Travel A taxicab ride would differ depending on time it takes to get to the hotel especially if there

is traffic. Taxi ride could be $70 and Uber and Lyft could be $40. Getting There:

Forecast

Please contact your local airline/airport for COVID protocols.

Designated Airline for the Convention The March daytime average temperature is 70. The nighttime average temperature is United has been designated as the official 55. airline for the NASPD 2021 Annual Convention. Call 1-800-468-7022 in the U.S. Bring layers allowing for warm to cool Outside the United States, call your local temperature variances. United Airlines reservation office. Be sure to enter your discount code – ZJVF492586. This code is good only for United Airlines What to pack? flights.

It is always possible that you may find a cheaper rate on another airline. If you qualify for a Senior Citizen discount on United, you will receive an even better rate.

All convention functions are business causal. Note, this year the dinner will be held outside. The Hall of Fame Award has been rescheduled to 2022.

Bring layers for a range of temperatures from warm to cool. 22

Speakers (Virtual) NASPD Golf Tournament Memorial Park Course 8:30 a.m. – 8:45 a.m. Akbar $125 per person/member Khowaja, GM & Partner, Metal (Box Lunch Included) Networks AI Golf Club Rental is additional $50 “Member Spotlight,” Friday, March 5, 2021 11:30 a.m. – 5:30 p.m. CST Wednesday, March 3, 2021 Akbar Khowaja has been in the metals distribution industry

for over 10 years

Welcoming Reception and is an expert in inventory risk Thursday, March 4, 2021 management. He 5:30 p.m. – 7:30 p.m. CST has helped Kirby Ice House-Memorial numerous metal Business Casual Attire service centers . increase their “earns & turns” through business process improvements, technology

applications, and data analytics. He currently Membership Discussion (Virtual) is one of the leads at Metal Networks AI. The Friday, March 5, 2021 company’s vision is to enable a FASTER + 2 p.m. – 3:30 p.m. CST CONNECTED metals supply chain through AI technology. They recently launched their

Press is not allowed in the D2D Buyouts Platform, which some NASPD Membership Discussion members may be affiliated. He holds a Masters degree in Engineering & Management from Case Western Reserve ZASPA University. 10 a.m.- 6 p.m. Thursday-Friday 9 a.m.- 8 p.m. Saturday 8:45 a.m. – 9:45 a.m. Dan North, 9 a.m.- 6 p.m. Sunday Chief Economist for North American, Euler Hermes “Navigating 2021 and Beyond,” Friday, March 5, 2021

Dan North is one of North America’s most renowned and sought after speakers on the U.S. and Canadian economies. He has a unique ability to break down complex topics into understandable themes to create a highly informative and engaging presentation. Dan continually receives top ratings from the events he

keynotes and is held in high esteem by his peers. Since 1996, Dan North has been with Euler Hermes, the world’s oldest and largest credit insurance company. As the company’s chief economist for North America, he uses 23

macroeconomic and quantitative analyses to speaking skills in the early 90’s as a national help manage Euler Hermes’ risk portfolio of speaker in the public schools across more than $250 billion in annual trade America. Combining his entertainment ability transactions within the region. Prior to joining with a powerful message, he was the company, Dan worked for Citicorp, using instrumental in the fight for education and similar analyses to create outperforming against drugs. At the advice of friends investment strategies. Dan North earned his working in corporate America, Davlin began MBA from the Wharton School of Business. to develop presentations for the corporate As one of the leading U.S. economists, Dan and association market and the rest is North has appeared on CNBC, Fox Business history. He now speaks at numerous News, ABC News Now, France 24, and corporate and associational conferences Bloomberg Radio and Television. He has each year. From public school students to been quoted by USA Today, Barron’s, CEOs, Davlin’s message has made a Bloomberg Business Week, The Washington difference in the lives of thousands, and his Post, Paris Le Monde, The Wall Street impact continues to grow each year as he Journal, and New York Times. After having shares his philosophy and wisdom through predicted the 2008/2009 recession and its speaking and writing. implications accurately, Dan North was ranked 4th on Bloomberg’s list of the 65 top 11 a.m. – 12 p.m. Rye Druzin, economic forecasters in 2010. Dan North is a well-known and frequent economic Steel Market Reporter, Argus commenter on some of the world’s largest Media, Facilitator and most influential media outlets, including “State of the Industry,” Friday, March 5, 2021 CNN, New York Times, The Wall Street Journal, BBC, Washington Post, Bloomberg Rye Druzin is a steel and more. He is often asked to provide Euler market reporter for Hermes’ viewpoints on issues including the Argus Media, a Employment and JOLTS reports, GDP, the London-based price Federal Reserve, manufacturing, reporting agency insolvencies, trade – including their impact on (PRA). Located in North American businesses. Argus’ Americas headquarters in Houston, he has 10 a.m. – 11 a.m. Dave Davlin, covered the North Professional Speaker, DTD American steel Communications industry since January 2019. Prior to Argus, “Making It Count in Business and in Life,” Rye worked for Texas-based newspapers Friday, March 5, 2021 from 2014 through 2019 covering the oil and gas industry across the Permian Basin and Over 25 years ago, Eagle Ford shale fields. Dave Davlin began bringing smiles to faces with a form of entertainment he developed as a young boy. From NBA and major college arenas across America to the Summer Olympic Games in Seoul, South Korea and even to the world-famous Branson Strip. “Travelin” Davlin has entertained people of every age and background. His amazing ability with basketballs even landed his name and picture in the 1990 Guinness Book of World Records. Davlin began to hone his 24

11 a.m. – 12 p.m. Jack McCarthy, U S Steel Tubular. There he was responsible Senior VP, Supply Chain for worldwide tubular sales and strategy of tubular products. He managed over $3 billion Management & Technical Product a year in sales; 98 percent in the oil & gas Sales, MRC Global, Panelist industry. He is a graduate of Allegheny “State of the Industry,” Friday, March 5, 2021 College with a Bachelor of Arts in Political Science. Jack McCarthy is Senior Vice President of Supply Chain Management See You Virtually and in Houston! and Technical Susannah, Gail & Amy Product Sales for MRC Global, the largest pipe, valve and fitting distributor to the energy industry in the world. He leads an international team of product experts, supply chain professionals and inventory specialists, and is responsible for the management of the global PVF supply chain. McCarthy works closely with the most respected PVF suppliers in the world to support the upstream production, midstream pipeline, gas utilities and downstream and industrial sectors. Prior to joining MRC Global with the acquisition of LaBarge Pipe and Steel in 2005, he held roles in business development, sales and sales management in the industrial distribution industry. McCarthy is a graduate of the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign and is a former vice president and board member of the National Association of Steel Pipe Distributors. McCarthy is a member of MRC Global’s Executive Management Team.

11 a.m. – 12 p.m. George Thompson, VP, Commercial, Dura- Bond Industries, Panelist “State of the Industry,” Friday, March 5, 2021

George Thompson is an energy and steel executive with expertise in strategically developing and leading commercial teams. He is Vice President of Commercial for Dura- Bond Industries. He has a history of effectively creating and leading people and organizations to long-term success in the tubular and steel industries. He is skilled in customer relationships, negotiation, operations management, procurement, strategic planning and business development. Prior to joining Dura-Bond Industries, he worked for almost 30 years for 25