"Over 300 people are registered to attend," said Lynn Clark,
Executive Director of TARA. "This years show features more
products from more vendors than ever before."
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2005 TARA Convention and Buying
Show Agenda
printable version |
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Saturday, March 19 |
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2:00 pm - 7:00 pm Registration
Marriott Riverwalk Hotel, Ballroom Level |
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8:00 pm - 12 midnight Casino
Night
Marriott Riverwalk Hotel, Ballroom Level
Sponsored by Benefit Marketing Solutions &
RentSmart by Nationwide |
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Sunday, March 20 |
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6:45 am Golfers
depart for Canyon Spring Golf Club
Meet in Hotel Lobby |
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8:00 am TARA Golf Classic
Sponsored by Ashley Furniture & O’Rourke Sales Co. |
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9:45 am Gruene Day Trip
Meet in Hotel lobby |
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12:00 noon - 6:00 pm Registration
(Exhibitors check in here before proceeding to Exhibit
Hall)
Marriott Riverwalk Hotel, Ballroom Level |
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12:00 noon - 7:00 pm Exhibitor
Load-In
Henry B Gonzalez Convention Center, Convention Way |
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2:00 pm - 5:00 pm Hospitality
Suite Open
Marriott Riverwalk Hotel
Sponsored by RSSS |
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7:00 pm - 8:30 pm Welcome
Reception
Oak Tree Terrace, Marriott Riverwalk Hotel
Sponsored by RentSmart by Nationwide |
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8:30 pm Explore the Riverwalk on
your own |
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Monday, March 21 |
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8:00 am - 9:00 am Registration &
Continental Breakfast
Henry B Gonzalez Convention Center
Sponsored by High Touch |
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9:00 am -- 9:15 am Convention
Begins
Mission Room, HBG Convention Center
Master of Ceremonies: Kelly Sayre, President
Invocation: John Rogers
Pledge of Allegiance: Dan Matthews
National Report: Bill Keese, APRO |
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9:15 am - 9:30 am TARA
Legislative Update
Lobbyists Terral Smith & William Yarnell
Terral Smith & Associates |
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9:30 am - 10:30 am Dr. Kerry
Johnson
“How To Grow Your Business 70% in 6 Weeks!”
Sponsored by RentSmart by Nationwide |
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10:30 am - 10:45 am Break
Sponsored by Benefit Marketing Solutions |
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10:45 am - 11:30 am Dr Kerry
Johnson (cont’d.) |
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11:30 am. - 12:30 pm Lunch with
Exhibitors
Ballroom A, HBG Convention Center
Sponsored by RentSmart by Nationwide & Electrolux Home
Products |
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12:30 noon - 7:00 pm Trade Show
Exhibits |
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3:00 p.m. Ice Cream Break
Sponsored by RentSmart by Nationwide |
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6:00 pm - 7:00 pm Dinner in
Exhibit Hall
Sponsored by Ashley, RentSmart by Nationwide, Zenith,
RentWay & Fiesta Rent To Own |
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7:00 pm - 12:00 midnight
Exhibitor Load-Out |
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7:00 pm - 9:00 pm Reception
Honoring New Members & Out of State Guests
Hospitality Suite, Marriott Riverwalk Hotel
Sponsored by RSSS |
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Tuesday, March 22 |
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8:00 am Continental Breakfast
Marriott RiverWalk Hotel, Ballroom Level
Sponsored by RentSmart by Nationwide & DSI Systems |
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9:00 am - 9:30 am General
Membership Meeting |
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9:30 am - 12:00 noon Ron White
“How to Have a Winning Year: Discovering the Power of
Your Memory”
Sponsored by RentSmart by Nationwide |
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10:30 - 10:45 am Break
Sponsored by Inform Business Systems |
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12:30 pm - 2:30 pm Board of
Directors & Advisory Board Meeting
Valero Room, Marriott Riverwalk Hotel |