CONVENTION COMMITTEE AGENDA Tuesday, March 17, 2009 3 P.M

CONVENTION COMMITTEE AGENDA Tuesday, March 17, 2009 3 p.m. – 5 p.m. Suite 1906 Marriott Rivercenter San Antonio, TX

CONVENTION COMMITTEE MEMBERS Bill Rushing, Chair Renee J. Lewis, Staff Liaison Joseph J. Biernacki Debby Orsak Richard P. Bohan (excused) Aimee Pergalsky Ramon L. Carrasquillo Margaret H. Reed James H. Hanson David H. Sanders Cecil L. Jones Mike Schneider Carlos A. Lazaro (excused) Tanya K. Schnier Bill Lyons (excused) Tim Vaughan Kirk McDonald Kari Yuers

INCOMING MEMBERS Katie Bartojay Lawrence H. Taber

1.0 CALL TO ORDER (3 p.m.)

2.0 INTRODUCTIONS (3:01 p.m.)

3.0 APPROVAL OF THE MINUTES OF THE NOVEMBER MEETING AS DISTRIBUTED (3:08 p.m.) The minutes from the November 4, 2008 meeting are attached as Exhibit A.

4.0 CONVENTION ANNOUNCEMENTS (3:10 p.m.)

5.0 FINAL REPORT FOR THE FALL 2008 CONVENTION – St. Louis, MO (3:20 p.m.) Tim Vaughan, Co‐chair of the ACI Fall 2008 Convention in St. Louis, will provide a final report from the Fall 2008 Convention in St. Louis. Attendance was 1508 with an additional 135 guests. ACI collected approximately 300 books for the Book Drive.

7.0 CURRENT AND FUTURE CONVENTIONS 7.1.1 Spring 2009 Convention – San Antonio, TX “Infrastructure – Concrete Practice & Placement” (3:30 p.m.) Convention Committee Liaison – Bill Lyons Dick Kistner and Chuck Gregory, Co‐Chairs of the San Antonio Chapter Convention Committee, will report on the current convention. Staff will provide current attendance figures.

7.1.2 Fall 2009 Convention – New Orleans, LA “Spice Up Your Concrete” (3:45 p.m.) Convention Committee Liaison – Aimee Pergalsky Chair Rushing will report on the progress for the fall 2009 convention in New Orleans. A copy of the chapter’s report is attached as Exhibit B.

7.1.3 Spring 2010 Convention – Chicago, IL “Extreme Concrete” (3:55 p.m.) Convention Committee Liaison – Rick Bohan Kelly Page, Tri‐Chair of the Chicago Chapter Convention Committee, will update the committee on preparations for the spring 2010 convention. A copy of the chapter’s report is shown as Exhibit C.

7.1.4 Fall 2010 Convention – Pittsburgh, PA “Green Concrete in the Steel City” (4:05 p.m.) Convention Committee Liaison – Tim Vaughan Nick Wyiatz, Co‐Chair of Pittsburgh Chapter Convention Committee, will update the Convention Committee on the plans for the fall 2010 convention. A copy of the chapter’s report is attached as Exhibit D.

7.1.5 Spring 2011 Convention – Tampa, FL “Concrete – the Strength of Florida” (4:15 p.m.) Convention Committee Liaison – Kari Yuers & Joe Biernacki Joe Amon, Co‐Chair of the Tampa Chapter Convention Committee, will report on preparations for the spring 2011 convention.

7.1.6 Fall 2011 Convention – Cincinnati, OH “Bridging Theory and Practice” (4:20 pm.) Convention Committee Liaison – Mike Schneider Dan Dorfmueller, Chair of the Cincinnati Chapter Convention Committee, will provide an update on activities for the fall 2011 convention in Cincinnati. A copy of the chapter’s report is attached as Exhibit E.

7.1.7 Spring 2012 Convention – Dallas, TX (4:25 p.m.) The Northeast Texas Chapter has been invited to report on any preparations for the Spring 2012 Convention in Dallas, TX.

7.1.8 Fall 2012 Convention – Toronto, ON “Forming Our Future” (4:30 p.m.) Alain Belanger, Co‐Chair for the Toronto convention, will report on preparations for the fall 2012 convention in Toronto.

7.2 Requests to Host Future Conventions (4:35 p.m.) It should be noted that the Northern California/Western Nevada Chapter has agreed to host the convention in Reno, NV in 2014.

The Las Vegas Chapter is not willing to commit to hosting a convention at this time, but will consider the idea again in six months. Thus they have been temporarily removed from the convention schedule.

7.3 Changes to Convention Schedule (4:37 p.m.) The locations of future conventions and status of contract negotiations are noted in section 7.4 for reference. Please note that the schedule may change due to contract terms and availability.

Spring 2014 TBD Grand Sierra ‐ Reno, NV To be finalized in 2009 Fall 2014 10/26/14‐10/30/14 Hilton ‐ Washington D.C. Finalized Spring 2015 TBD Sheraton ‐ Denver, CO TBD Fall 2015 TBD TBD TBD Spring 2016 TBD Philadelphia, PA TBD Fall 2016 TBD Los Angeles/Anaheim, CA TBD

8.0 HOT TOPIC COMMITTEE REPORT (4:40 p.m.) The ACI San Antonio Chapter will sponsor the Hot Topic Session. Information about the session is listed below.

Sunday, March 15, 2009 7:30 PM - 10:00 PM

Hot Topic Session: Designing to Minimize Pavement Cracking SALON J Sponsored by the Hot Topic Committee

Session Moderator: Woodward L. Vogt President Paradigm Consultants, Inc. Houston, TX

Toby O. Martinez Principal Burge-Martinez Consulting, Inc. San Antonio, TX

Don't miss out on this Hot Topic session. Come hear experts discuss issues that designers must consider in order to minimize the development of cracks in concrete pavements. The panel will also host a question and answer session following the presentation.

The Paving Designer's Responsibilities to Minimize Cracking 7:30 pm Woodward L. Vogt, President, Paradigm Consultants Inc., Houston, TX

Bases, Subgrades and Inter-Layers 7:40 pm Dan G. Zollinger, Professor, Texas A&M University, College Station, TX

Joint, Cracks, and Slab Thickness 8:10 pm Neeraj Buch, Professor, Michigan State University, East Lansing, MI

Use of Reinforcement 8:40 pm Dan G. Zollinger, Professor, Texas A&M University, Bryan, TX

Concrete Mixtures 9:20 pm James M. Shilstone, Jr., President, Shilstone Companies, Irving, TX

9.0 FUTURE CONVENTION SCHEDULES (4:45 p.m.) Following the convention, representatives from TAC, EAC, the Convention Committee and staff are expected to review and approve the revised preliminary session program for the New Orleans convention attached as Exhibit F. This item is for information only.

10.0 OTHER BUSINESS (4:50 p.m.)

11.0 FUTURE MEETINGS (4:59 p.m.) The Convention Committee will meet again on Tuesday, November 10, 2009 3 p.m. to 5 p.m. in New Orleans, LA.

12.0 ADJOURN (5:00 p.m.)

CONVENTION COMMITTEE MINUTES Tuesday, November 4, 2008 3 p.m. – 5 p.m. Landmark 6 Renaissance Grand & Suites Hotel St. Louis, MO

CONVENTION COMMITTEE MEMBERS Bill Rushing, Chair Renee J. Lewis, Staff Liaison Joseph J. Biernacki Debby Orsak Richard P. Bohan (excused) Aimee Pergalsky Ramon L. Carrasquillo Margaret H. Reed James H. Hanson David H. Sanders (absent) Cecil L. Jones (excused) Mike Schneider Carlos A. Lazaro (excused) Tanya K. Schnier (absent) Bill Lyons (excused) Tim Vaughan Kirk McDonald Kari Yuers

VISITORS Debby Amon, Tampa Alain Belanger, Toronto Mike Dale, Pittsburgh Manuel Diaz, San Antonio Cathy Fiorato, Chicago Chris Forster, Los Angeles Chuck Gregory, San Antonio John Glumb, ACI Jon Halverton, San Antonio Mike Hutzler, San Antonio Dick Kistner, San Antonio Lauren Mentz, ACI Pat O’Brien, Chicago Kelly Page, Chicago Dawn Rogers, Phoenix Katy Russell, Chicago Rich Shadle, Chicago Billie Snell, St. Louis and Phoenix Larry Taber, St. Louis Jim Turici, Pittsburgh George Wargo, Pittsburgh Nick Wytiaz, Pittsburgh

1.0 CALL TO ORDER (3 p.m.) Chair Rushing called the meeting to order at 4:03 p.m.

2.0 INTRODUCTIONS (3:01 p.m.) All those in attendance were introduced.

3.0 APPROVAL OF THE MINUTES OF THE October 16, 2007 MEETING AS DISTRIBUTED (3:08 p.m.) The minutes from the April 1, 2008 meeting were approved as distributed and are attached as Exhibit A.

4.0 CONVENTION ANNOUNCEMENTS (3:10 p.m.) Chair Rushing reminded attendees about the exhibitor point system, booth assignments are allocated by staff based on the point system, and the $150 per booth administrative fee to be paid to ACI beginning with the fall 2009 convention in New Orleans.

The Convention Committee adopted a policy that chapters no longer need to ask for special permission to set a one day local contractors fee, but rather are permitted to have a fee that is 50% of the one day early registration nonmember fee (not including lunch). Chapters should work with ACI staff to coordinate development of a special registration form for local contractors.

5.0 FINAL REPORT FOR THE SPRING 2008 CONVENTION – Los Angeles, CA (3:20 p.m.) Chris Forster provided a final report for the ACI Spring 2008 Convention in Los Angeles. Attendance was 1559 with an additional 190 guests. The chapter ended up with approximately $40,000 to put towards their next convention.

The only surprise to the chapter was concerning the Hot Topic session and who organizes this. The chapter did organize the session for their convention. Chair Rushing clarified that the chapter may organize this session, but are not required to do so. One year in advance chapters are requested to attend the Hot Topic Committee meeting to discuss if they are interested in organizing the session. If the chapter elects not to organize the session the committee may or may not put on a session.

The chapter also requested and was approved to host another convention. A copy of the chapter’s report is attached as Exhibit B.

6.0 BOOK DRIVE The goal for St. Louis is to collect 500 books. Donated books will be given to the town of Winfield, MO. Located 50 miles north of St. Louis; Winfield is recovering from a devastating natural disaster that has left most of the community submerged in water. Approximately 300 books were collected at the St. Louis convention.

7.0 CURRENT AND FUTURE CONVENTIONS 7.1.1 Fall 2008 Convention – St. Louis, MO “The Spirit of Concrete” (3:30 p.m.) Convention Committee Liaison – Dean Browning Co-chair Tim Vaughan updated the committee on events at the convention. Current attendance is 1495 attendees and 136 guests.

7.1.2 Spring 2009 Convention – San Antonio, TX “Infrastructure – Concrete Practice & Placement” (3:45 p.m.) Convention Committee Liaison – Bill Lyons Dick Kistner and Chuck Gregory, Co-Chairs of the San Antonio Chapter Convention Committee, reported on the planning of the spring 2009 convention in San Antonio, TX. Staff visited San Antonio this past June and was able to see the site of the Concrete Mixer during an event. The committee submitted their final tour program. Prices for the tours have been confirmed. To date the chapter has twelve exhibitors and approximately $100,000 in donations. The committee has worked with the Hot Topic committee to develop the session Minimize Pavement Cracking? Design and Construction. There will be a technical tour to CMC. The chapter is planning to sell their chapter shirts. A copy of the chapter’s report is attached as Exhibit C.

Staff will talk with the hotel to determine if room rates can be renegotiated.

7.1.3 Fall 2009 Convention – New Orleans, LA “Spice Up Your Concrete” (3:55 p.m.) Convention Committee Liaison – Aimee Pergalsky Chair Rushing reported on the progress for the fall 2009 convention in New Orleans. Guests were surveyed in Los Angeles. The final tour program with tentative pricing is as follows:

French Quarter - $35 City Tour - $51 Taste of New Orleans - $57 Dinner Cruise - $69 Plantation - $85 Swamp Tour - $65

The chapter has revised the budget. Changes include removal of items and noting the decline in the market account which had sponsor funds held over from 2005.

Rushing has replaced several committee chairs and expects to replace a few more. Volunteerism is down in New Orleans since everyone is so busy with work. A copy of the chapter’s report is attached as Exhibit D.

7.1.4 Spring 2010 Convention – Chicago, IL “Extreme Concrete” (4:05 p.m.) Convention Committee Liaison – Rick Bohan Kelly Page, Tri-Chair of the Chicago Chapter Convention Committee, updated the committee on preparations for the spring 2010 convention. Staff recently visited a meeting of the Chapter Convention Committee. All but four of the chapter convention committee members are in attendance at the St. Louis convention. The chapter distributed the guest program survey at the St. Louis guest overview. Additionally a tour company has been selected. For Contractors’ Day they are planning a session on pervious concrete. Ron Burg is planning a Monday afternoon technical session and honorary reception for Tony Fiorato. A copy of the chapter’s report is shown as Exhibit E.

7.1.5 Fall 2010 Convention – Pittsburgh, PA “Green Concrete in the Steel City” (4:15 p.m.) Convention Committee Liaison – Tim Vaughan Nick Wyiatz, Co-Chair of Pittsburgh Chapter Convention Committee, reported on the plans for the fall 2010 convention. Staff visited with the chapter this past May. During the trip, a visit was paid to the Heinz History Center located one block from the Westin. This will be the site for the Concrete Mixer. The chapter is currently finalizing contracts for this event. Additionally the chapter would like to hold a dinner cruise on Monday evening. Fundraising letters were recently sent out. Letters will be sent to potential exhibitors in the near future. The chapter will co-host a Hot Topic session, but will not be sponsoring a technical session. A copy of the chapter’s report is attached as Exhibit F.

7.1.6 Spring 2011 Convention – Tampa, FL “Concrete – the Strength of Florida” (4:20 p.m.) Convention Committee Liaison – Kari Yuers & Joe Biernacki Debby Amon, Co-Chair of the Tampa Chapter Convention Committee, provided information on the preparations for the spring 2011 convention. The chapter’s report is attached as Exhibit G.

7.1.7 Fall 2011 Convention – Cincinnati, OH “Bridging Theory and Practice” (4:25 pm.) Mike Schneider from the Cincinnati Chapter Convention Committee updated the committee on the progress of the chapter convention committee. They have held one organizing meeting. The hotel and convention center contracts have been signed. Staff will be visiting the chapter on December 3, 2008.

7.1.8 Fall 2012 Convention – Toronto, ON “Forming Our Future” (4:30 p.m.)

Alain Belanger, Co-Chair for the Toronto convention, reported on preparations for the fall 2012 convention. Their first organizational meeting will be on November 18, 2008. They are considering holding the Concrete Mixer at the Royal Ontario Museum. Additionally due to the price of having a reception/stations, they are investigating the idea of a one hour cocktail reception followed by a plated dinner. There is no rule on whether the Concrete Mixer must be a reception or sit down dinner. Alain reminded everyone to not forget their passport!

7.2 Requests to Host Future Conventions (4:35 p.m.) There are no requests to host future conventions at this time.

7.3 Changes to Convention Schedule (4:37 p.m.) The locations of future conventions and status of contract negotiations are noted in section 6.4 for reference. Please note that the schedule may change due to contract terms and availability.

7.4 Convention Contract Negotiation Status for Future Conventions A revised listing of future conventions is shown below for reference. Staff will provide information on the status of contracts and its impact on the schedule. Status Year Date Hotel/City Spring 2009 3/15/09-3/19/09 Marriott Rivercenter Hotel; San Antonio, TX Final Fall 2009 11/8/09-11/12/09 Marriott; New Orleans, LA Final Spring 2010 3/21/10-3/24/10 Sheraton - Chicago, IL Final Fall 2010 10/24/10-10/28/10 Westin, Omni & Convention Center - Pittsburgh, PA Final Spring 2011 4/3/11-4/7/11 Marriott & Wyndham; Tampa, FL Final Fall 2011 10/16/11-10/20/11 Millennium Hotel & Convention Center – Cincinnati, Final OH Spring 2012 3/18/12-3/22/12 Hyatt Regency; Dallas, TX Final Fall 2012 10/21/12-10/25/12 Sheraton Centre; Toronto, Ontario - Canada Final Spring 2013 TBD Phoenix, AZ In progress Fall 2013 TBD Quebec City, Quebec – Canada In progress Spring 2014 TBD Reno, NV In progress Fall 2014 Hilton - Washington D.C. Finalized Spring 2015 TBD Sheraton - Denver, CO In progress Fall 2015 TBD Las Vegas, NV In progress Spring 2016 TBD Philadelphia, PA To be completed in 2009 Fall 2016 TBD Los Angeles/Anaheim, CA To be completed in late 2009

8.0 HOT TOPIC COMMITTEE REPORT (4:40 p.m.) The ACI Missouri Chapter held a session on Sunday, November 2, 2008 from 7:30 pm to 10:00 pm at the America’s Center in Room 240. The session is entitled “Renewal of Bridge Infrastructure: Inspection Maintenance and and Security Upgrades.” There were up to 80 attendees at the session.

9.0 FUTURE CONVENTION SCHEDULES (4:50 p.m.) Following the convention, representatives from TAC, EAC, the Convention Committee and staff are expected to review and approve the revised preliminary session program for the San Antonio convention attached as Exhibit H. This item is for information only.

10.0 OTHER BUSINESS (4:52 p.m. 11.0 FUTURE MEETINGS (4:59 p.m.) The Convention Committee will meet again on Tuesday, March 17, 2009 3 p.m. to 5 p.m. in San Antonio, TX at the Marriott Rivercenter.

12.0 ADJOURN (5:00 p.m.) The meeting adjourned at 5:27 p.m.

AMERICAN CONCRETE INSTITUTE FALL CONVENTION

November 8-12, 2009

2009 Convention Committee Report to Convention Committee – San Antonio, March 2009 Co- Chairman Bill Rushing 1. Mixer –Mardi Gras World and caterer contracts set. See Co- Chairman attached menu. Decided to eliminate the mini ball. The Mark Cheek committee felt it was too much an already busy affair. Busses Secretary will pick up at hotel entrance. One NOPD will assist in traffic Jose Rodriguez control for loading. There will be one local person on each bus

Treasurer giving a canned presentation of what will be seen and where to Don Meyn go for certain features. Optional features include police escorts to location and Mardi Gras Throw Cups (should budget allow). Fundraising Om Dixit Additional bathrooms on a trailer to be brought in for the event. 2. Finances –To date, $32,500 in contributions collected. This is Social Events approximately 40% of goal. Final funds from the 2005 Anthony Lamana convention Fidelity account closed out. Current budget Students attached. Norma Jean Matte 3. Guest Program – Final tours selected, pricing set. See attached Bridget Kelly 4. Dinner Cruise –Jazz/dinner cruise on a paddle wheeler on the Exhibits Mississippi River on Monday night has been scheduled James Kapesis (previously approved by CC, for 2005 convention).

Contractor’s Day 5. Technical Session – TBD Darryl Elliot 6. Contractor’s Day – two Sessions are being planned. Speakers are shown on the attached line up of topics and speakers. The Technical Programs Subash Kulkarni lunch session speaker is Dr Tim Ryan, Chancellor at UNO. He will be discussing “Where will the next Contractor’s dollar be Guest Program coming from?” Contractor’s offered a discount through the use Suresh Shah of local vouchers to attend the one day Contractor’s Day. 7. Student Program - Competition to be cube competition. Likely that the competition will be held in the exhibit area. Testing machine has been arranged. The student lunch costs are a real concern. Tentative price is $25 for cold cut sandwich, salad and dessert. Working with hotel on other options to suit budget.

Lunch speaker being discussed- two potential speakers have been contacted. At this time, prelim speaker is Dr Sid Jacobson Title: The Gentle Art of Reading People

Outline: Neuro-Linguistic Programming States of mind The Task-Relationship continuum The evolution of relationships & communication What you see and hear does make a difference Thinking about thinking Negotiations, persuasion & long term relationships Your future

8. Exhibitors – Have visited the exhibition space. Very large space will likely have more room than needed. After discussions with Renee, appears there is space for 37 booths. Solicitation for exhibitors has begun. $1500/booth. 2 booths sold to date. In San Antonio, several members are soliciting exhibitors there. Several local exhibitors have also been contacted. 9. Other – pins are purchased and being distributed in San Antonio. These are 2009 pins. In N.O. the “collector item” 2005 pins will be handed out. We will be using the bags from 2005 for registration materials. 10. Opening Reception – Met with hotel and the tentative menu would be chips, dip, cheese and veggies. Cost is $23,000. This may be trimmed back depending on funds raised. 11. Hospitality – discussed options with hotel. Minimum price is $15 per person for only croissants, coffee and juice. Discussing bigger menu first day and then tapering back as the days progress.

Sales/Catering

Contract

Client/Organization Event Date Telephone Fax Event # American Concrete Institute LA Chapter 11/10/2009 (Tue) (504) 861-9076 (504) 861-9076 E05216

Address Booking Contact Site Contact Guests 7612 Burthe Street, New Orleans, Louisiana 70118 Anthony Lamanna Anthony Lamanna 1300 (Pln)

Party Name Theme Sales Rep Booking Email American Concrete Institute Gala Business Reception Cherilyn Taromina [email protected]

Contract Conditions: all functions are made upon and subject to the rules and regulations of the Foundry and the following conditions: 1. CONFIRMATION OF RESERVATION: Group Bookings require this signed contract and a deposit to confirm reservation. Otherwise, group space is subject to release without further notice. Bella Luna Sales Managers will confirm the required deposit for your function. 2. PAYMENT: Final Payment is due at the conclusion of the event. We accept Cash, pre-approved Company Check, MasterCard, Visa, Discover Card, Diner's Club and American Express. One bill for all charges will be given to The Client, unless prior arrangements are made with the Sales Department. In the event of credit being established with our accounting department, The Client agress to pay an interest rate of 1.5% per month (annual percentage rate of 18%) or the maximum interest rate permitted by law on all delinquent charges after 30 days PLUS attorney fees incurred by The Foundry in the event collection of unpaid charges is placed in the hands of an attorney. 3. GUEST COUNT GUARANTEES: Final guest count must be guaranteed three (3) business days prior to the event. If guarantee is not given, final bill will be based on "Planned Guest Count" or number of guests in attendance, whichever is larger. The Foundry will prepare for your guaranteed guest count. 4. MINIMUM REVENUES: A minimum revenue is required to secure The Foundry and is stated in The Banquet Contract. 5. EVENT TIME & LENGTH: The function will begin promptly at the contracted time, and the function room or area shall be vacated at the indicated closing time. Should the time be extended, The Client will bear the additional costs of food and beverage in accordance with the selected menu and beverage package. Exceeding the contracted time frame is subject to The Foundry availability of space and the Management's discretion. 6. PRICES: All food, beverage and merchandise prices are subject to change without notice. The FOundry will guarantee pricing a maximum of three (3) months out. 7. SERVICE CHARGE: A non taxable 20% service charge will be applied to all food and beverage. 8. SALES TAX: The applicable sales tax of 9.75%. 9. TAX EXEMPT GROUPS: Tax-exempt groups must provide copy of a valid State Sales Tax Exempt Certificate prior to the event. Client must be named as exempt organization. 10. CANCELLATION POLICY: Reservation Deposit is due and payable upon execution of this Contract and will be credited to Customer's account upon settlement thereof. If Customer cancels this reservation within 60 days prior to the Date of Event, all rights of Customer hereunder shall cease and Bella Luna Catering, LLC shall retain the Reservation Deposit as liquidated damages. Cancellation within 61-90 days prior to event entitles Customer to a 50% refund of Reservation Deposit. Cancellation 91 days or more prior to event entitles Customer to the full refund of Reservation Ddeposit. Deposits paid by credit card are subject to a 10% accounting fee upon refund. 11. SET-UP: Set-up requirements and specifications will be coordinated by the sales department and Restaurant Manager. Again, every attempt will be made to honor The Client's seating requests. 12. EVENT SUPPLIERS: All outside vendors contracted by The Client (Florist, Rentals, Decor, Entertainment) must be approved by The Foundry at least two (2) weeks prior to event. All equipment MUST be picked up at the conclusion of the event. The Foudnry is not responsible for any arrangements made with outside vendors. All table decor must be stable and safe. Manager reserves the right to refuse the placement of decor. 13. FOOD & BEVERAGE: If you are using Bella Luna Catering, we do not charge a rental fee for The Foundry, however, a minimum revenue is required. If you choose to use an outside catering service, The Foundry will provide the bar services along with the staff to facilitate and a rental fee will be requried. An outside catering company must be approved by The Foundry. 14. DAMAGES: The Client is responsible for damages to or on the The Foundry Property or injury to The Foundry staff and guests caused by the Client and/or the Client's guests. Excessive loss or breakage of rental supplies will be billed to the Client. 15. CONTRACTUAL LIABILITY: Performance of this Function Agreement is contingent upon the ability of The Foundry management to complete the same, and is subject to labor troubles, disputes or strikes, accidents, government (federal, state or municipal) requisitions upon travel, transportation of foods, beverages or supplies, inclement weather, "Acts of God", and other causes whether enumerated herein or not, beyond the control of management preventing or interfering with performance. In no event shall The Foundry or Bella Luna, LLC., be liable for the loss of profit or for other similar or dissimilar collateral or consequential damages whether based on breech of contract, warranty, or otherwise. 16. AUDIO VISUAL: Any special audio visual requirements must be communicated to the Sales department two week prior to the event date. 17. LOST & FOUND: The Foundry will not be held liable for damage, destruction, or loss of any merchandise or property, left in The Foundry by The Client or The Client's guests after the function. 18. FUNCTION AGREEMENT: This document constitutes the entire agreement between The Client and The Foundry. It may not be changed, modified or amended, except by an agreement in writing signed by both parties. This agreement shall be governed by and constructed in accordance with State laws. Facsimile copies of this agreement signed by both parties shall be proper form of accordance.

E05216 - American Concrete Institute LA Chapter

Rooms Selection

Banquet Room Setup Style Start End Serving Description Offsite Buffet 7:00 pm 10:00 pm Dinner Buffet

Setup Notes

Food/Service Item

Food/Service Items Price Qty Total 10,000.00 Deposit Due with Signed Contract 50% of Total Estimated Charges Due 30 Days Prior to Event 100% of Balance Due with Attendance Guarantee on November 3, 2009

MARDI GRAS WORLD TO PROVIDE BEVERAGE SERVICE PASSED HORS D'OEUVRES *Cajun Boiled Shrimp with Creole Red Sauce *Goat Cheese Stuffed Cherry Tomato Lollipop *Smoked Duck and Poblano Quesadilla *Skewered Beef Tips and Portobello with Oyster Sauce *Petite Crab Cakes with Smoked Jalapeno Remoulade *Pecan Crusted Oysters with Wasabi Aioli BEAUTIFUL BUFFETS *Market Fresh Farmer's Salad with Our Assorted Housemade Dressings *New Orleans Style Barbeque Shrimp Over Creamy Cheesy Grits Garnished with Fresh Green Onions *Whole Cajun Fried Boneless Turkey Breasts *Couchon De Lait Slow Roasted Pig and Andouille Sausages Basted and Glazed in an Abita Beer Reduction *Pasta Prima Vera with Caramelized Mushrooms, Onions and Fresh Herbs *Creole Jambalaya with Gulf Shrimp, Roasted Chicken and Andouille Sausage *Housemade Breads, Rolls and Focaccia SWEET CONFECTIONS Pixie Versions of Our Chef's Favorites: *Key Lime Pie, Southern Pecan Pie, Fruit Tarts, Double Fudge Chocolate Brownies *Assorted King Cakes *Banana Bread Pudding with Myer's Rum Sauce FOOD PRICE PER PERSON EXCLUSIVE OF TAX & SERVICE 38.00 ALL FOOD IS EXCLUSIVE OF TAX (9.75%) AND SERVICE (20%) This Price is Based on a Minimum of 1200 Guests If Your Guests Guarantee Falls Below 1200 Your Price Per Guest will Increase This Event is Based on 3 Hours, You will be charged 1200.00 per each additional hour

11/24/2008 01:34 pm Bella Luna Restaurant 2 of 3 fone 504.586-1309 fax 504.586-1311 www.BellaLunaRestaurant.com E05216 - American Concrete Institute LA Chapter

Comments

All Buffet and Food Tables and Linens for the Food Tables Silverware and plates provided by The Foundry for food service.

Uniformed Staff for Set-up, Service and Break down All Food Preparation Staff To be Provided by The Foundry

Subtotal 0.00 Paid 0.00 Card Number

Tax 0.00 Balance 0.00 Pay Method Approval

Service Charge 0.00 Due Date 6/15/2007 Card Holder Expires

Total Value 0.00 Next Deposit 5,000.00 Signature

FUNCTION CONTRACT: This document constitutes the entire agreement between Client and Restaurant. This Contract and the requested deposit must be received by Restaurant within two weeks of date of this Contract or this Contract becomes null and void. CONTRACT MAY NOT BE CHANGED, MODIFIED OR AMENDED, EXCEPT BY AN AGREEMENT IN WRITING BY BOTH PARTIES. This Contract shall be governed by and constructed in accordance with Louisiana laws. Facsimile copies of this agreement signed by both parties shall be proper form of acceptance. I have read the above contract and agree to the terms and conditions as well as any terms and conditions on any contract addendum's which I may sign.

Client: ______Date:______

Sales Rep:______Date:______

11/24/2008 01:34 pm Bella Luna Restaurant 3 of 3 fone 504.586-1309 fax 504.586-1311 www.BellaLunaRestaurant.com

October 24, 2008

Anthony Lamanna American Concrete Association 7612 Burthe Street New Orleans, LA 70118

Blaine Kern's Mardi Gras World

CONTRACT

Blaine Kern's Mardi Gras World, Inc. agrees to rent the area known as Mardi Gras World on the 10th day of November 2009 for a period of Three (3) hours from 7:00PM to 10:00PM

INCLUDED IN THE RENTAL ARE THE FOLLOWING:

Base Rental Fee -(Den #7+#3)$4,000.00 per first 100 guests + $5.00 each addtl Base rental is for (3) three hours. (ie. 500 guests $6,000.00 rental fee). EACH ADDITIONAL HOUR $500.00 1,300 People $10,000.00

Reception Area - Lighted with Mardi Gras colored chase lights and decorated with huge papier mache' figures that are used in the Mardi Gras parades.

Lighting - Special Mardi Gras Lighting includes no overhead light. Floats chosen at strategic areas are outlined in colored & white lights to create a "carnival atmosphere". Several large props are highlighted with chase lights.

Main Entertainment Area Permanent Stage is provided complete with electrical quad box. Entertainers provide their own sound and light systems. Our company electricians will provide additional electrical requirements when necessary for an additional fee. Our gift shop re