THANK YOU SPONSORS WELCOME Welcome, and thank you for attending the SMA 2018 Annual Conference in beautiful Santa Fe. We are celebrating the SMA’s 30th anniversary over the upcoming days and it is sure to be an enjoyable experience, with a lot to see and learn. It’s hard for me to imagine the amount of time and effort SMA members have donated over the past 30 years, from mounting strong efforts to correct code issues with writing and submitting more sen- Auction Entertainment Auction Buffet Opening Keynote and 30th Anniversary Celebration sible versions of existing codes, to the current writing of standards, the testing of materials, and the development of a Stair School to educate future stair builders. The SMA has evolved over the years as old and new members have shaped the culture and focus to fit the needs of our membership and the ever-changing housing industry. I have always felt one of the greatest strengths of the SMA is our diverse membership. From large corporations to the one-man operations, all having an equal voice in the direction of projects that are currently being worked on through their participation in committees. Native American Blessing, Breakfast and Awards Banquet and Reception Attendee Folders Program Printing As you read this, I am in the final days of my second term as president of the SMA. It has been a great honor, and I feel we have pushed projects forward and started new ones with a pure passion to share our skills. It has been very rewarding for me personally, and I feel I have gained much knowledge from other members though conversations, workshops and just being good friends with one another. I would like to thank all our members for the respect and cooperation they have shown to me and to one another during my time at the helm. I am proud to be a part of this incredible group of profes- sionals. Morning Coffee & Lunch with Exhibitors Lunch with Exhibitors Afternoon Break As the new president will be sworn it at the conference, please make every effort to support him or her. As an association we can make a difference in our Industry. We are SMA strong. Thank You, Steve Guenzel President Breakfast Morning Coffee Morning Coffee SCHEDULE AT A GLANCE TUESDAY, APRIL 24 LOCATION START TIME END TIME FRIDAY, APRIL 27 LOCATION START TIME END TIME Registration Mezzanine 3:00 pm 6:00 pm Registration Mezzanine 7:00 am 5:00 pm Breakfast with Native American Blessing New Mexico Room 8:00 am 9:00 am WEDNESDAY, APRIL 25 LOCATION START TIME END TIME Early Rise Breadkast (open to all attendees) Santa Fe Room 8:00 am 9:00 am Opening General Session with Keynote Address - Creating Long-Term Success by Differenciating Your Firm SMA Golf Towa Golf Club 9:00 am 3:00 pm Offsite Excursions (see activites page) Meet in the Hotel Lobby 10:00 am 3:30 pm Lumpkins Ballroom South 9:00 am 10:30 am Registration Mezzanine 12:00 pm 6:00 pm Pre-Conference Dinner (self pay; sign up sheet at registration) Meet in Hotel Lobby 6:30 pm 8:30 pm Morning Break Mezzanine 10:30 am 10:45 am Santa Fe Ghost Tour Meet in Hotel Lobby 8:30 pm 10:00 pm Design Values for Domestic Wood Species Used in Stairway Construction Lumpkins Ballroom South 10:45 am 12:00 pm Lunch with Exhibitors Lumpkins Ballroom North 12:00 pm 1:00 pm THURSDAY, APR 26 LOCATION START TIME END TIME Exhibits Open Lumpkins Ballroom North 1:00 pm 3:00 pm Registration Mezzanine 7:00 am 5:00 pm SMA Board of Directors Meeting Exchange Room 1:00 pm 2:30 pm Exhibitor Setup Lumpkins Ballroom North 7:00 am 12:00 pm Free Time to Explore Santa Fe 3:00 pm 6:00 pm Continental Breakfast Mezzanine 7:00 am 8:00 am Docent-Led Tours of the La Fonda on the Plaza (sign up at the SMA Registration Desk) Hotel Lobby 3:15 pm 5:15 pm SMA Awards Reception Garden Terrace 6:00 pm 7:00 pm STAIRCASE DESIGN & ENGINEERING SYMPOSIUM SMA Awards Banquet La Terraza 7:00 pm 8:30 pm LOCATION START TIME END TIME SMA “Sky’s the Limit” Dessert Reception with Astronomers Garden Terrace 8:30 pm 10:00 pm Designing Safe, Code-Compliant Residential Stairways Santa Fe Room 8:00 am 9:00 am Residential Balustrade Design Using Common Stair Parts Santa Fe Room 9:15 am 10:30 am SATURDAY, APRIL 28 LOCATION START TIME END TIME Morning Break Mezzanine 10:30 am 10:45 pm SMA Help Desk Mezzanine 8:00 am 12:00 pm Case Study: Loretto Staircase – How Would it be Built Today? Lumpkins Ballroom South 10:45 am 12:00 pm Breakfast Lumpkins Ballroom North 8:00 am 9:00 am Lunch with Exhibitors Lumpkins Ballroom North 12:00 pm 1:00 pm SMA Annual Business Meeting Lumpkins Ballroom South 9:00 am 10:00 am Exhibits Open Lumpkins Ballroom North 12:00 pm 3:00 pm Offsite Guest Program Meet in Hotel Lobby 10:00 am 3:00 pm Innovations in Wood Product Research Lumpkins Ballroom South 2:00 pm 3:00 pm Morning Break Mezzanine 10:00 am 10:30 am ANSI AWI-SMA 063400 Wood Stair and Rail Standard Update Breakout Sessions Round 1: Fall Safety, Sales Growth, Hiring your Dream Team 10:30 am 12:00 pm and International Code Council Stair Codes Update Lumpkins Ballroom South 3:15 pm 4:15 pm Lunch Lumpkins Ballroom North 12:00 pm 1:00 pm LOCATION START TIME END TIME Committee Meetings TBD 1:00 pm 2:15 pm Stairbuilding Technology & Product Development in the UK Lumpkins Ballroom South 8:00 am 9:00 am Afternoon Break Mezzanine 2:15 pm 2:30 pm Level II SMA Code Certification Lumpkins Ballroom South 9:15 am 10:15 pm Breakout Sessions Round 2: Fall Safety, Sales Growth, Hiring your Dream Team 2:30 pm 3:30 pm Exhibits Open with Lunch Lumpkins Ballroom North 12:00 pm 3:00 pm New Member Orientation Santa Fe Room 1:00 pm 1:45 pm Closing Session with Keynote Speaker - Commandments to Build a Customer-Centric Business SMA Architectural Educator Certification - Shawn Christman Santa Fe Room 3:00 pm 3:45 pm Lumpkins Ballroom South 3:30 pm 5:00 pm Welcome Reception at Loretto Chapel Loretto Chapel 5:15 pm 7:00 pm Dinner, Auction, Entertainment Lumpkins Ballroom South 7:15 pm 10:00 pm Friends Out On the Town - (Dinner Self Pay) Meet in Hotel Lobby 6:00 pm 9:30 pm CONFERENCE INFORMATION TUESDAY This year, we’re opening registration early to accommodate those of you coming to Santa Fe to participate in the offsite excursions starting on Wednesday. Registration is located on the 2nd floor, the mezzanine level. WEDNESDAY All are welcome to join us for the early-risers breakfast before you head out to golf or the various tours. Don’t forget to sign up for the offsite dinners and the free docent-led tour of the hotel. There will be two tours offered Thursday afternoon. It’s a great chance to learn about the history of the La Fonda on the Plaza. Tonight’s informal dinner is self-pay, and we have several different restaurants around old town to appeal to all tastes and budgets. At least one SMA board member will be at each restaurant, so this will be a great chance to see old friends or meet new ones and get to know more about the SMA. We will meet in the hotel lobby at 6:30p to head to the restaurants. If you signed up for the ghost walk, met in the hotel lobby at 6:30 where ghost guide Allan Pecheco will take you through the streets of old town Santa Fe in the hopes of experiencing a ghost sighting, ending at the La Posada Hotel, home to a beautiful 19th century staircase…and the ghost of Julia Staab. THURSDAY Start the morning off networking with fellow attendees over a tasty breakfast, then get ready for a full day of learning, either attending SMA breakouts or the Staircase Design & Engineering Symposium. These programs are being offered concurrently, so take a moment to review the schedule to decide what will work best for you. Are you new to SMA or a conference first-timer? Join the SMA Board of Directors for a meet and greet session to learn more about SMA and the conference. Tonight, be sure and attend the reception at the Loretto Chapel, where curator Richard Lindsley will share the history of the “Miraculous Staircase” and where you can get an up close and personal look at this historic structure. After the reception, join us for dinner back at the La Fonda on the Plaza, immediately followed by the ever-popular SMA Auction and rip-roaring entertainment by hypnotist Tim Triplett. FRIDAY Please be sure and join us promptly at 8 am for a full breakfast, which will start with a Native-American Blessing by the First War Chief of the Picuris Pueblo Indian Tribe. Check the schedule to familiarize yourself with the day’s sessions being offered. We have a packed schedule and want to make sure you take full advantage of the educational offerings. Be sure and join us tonight for the SMA reception and StairCraft Awards dinner. We have some things in store for you that you will remember forever! SATURDAY This is your final day to enjoy a hearty breakfast before we get down to business at our Annual Business Meeting, with the President’s State of the Association address, officers reports and other association business.