Association officials have invited RTO dealers from all
surrounding states in an attempt to 'regionalize' the show. The
Ohio Rental Dealers Association (ORDA) organized the nations
first regional RTO tradeshow in September, 2004. The event was
dubbed "The Midwest Expo" and included dealers from Indiana,
Michigan, Wisconsin, Ohio, Kentucky, Pennsylvania, Illinois and
West Virginia, (see
story).
TARA Lobbyists, William Yarnell and Terral Smith, will update
convention attendees on the association's recent legislative push (see
story). TARA will also sponsor a Casino Night, Annual TARA
Golf Tournament (see
photo gallery of the 2004 TARA Golf Tournament), and a
Gruene Day Trip.
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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 |
Association officials have invited RTO
dealers from all surrounding states