The Vermiculite Association

Annual MeetingMay 16 – 18, 2018 San Francisco, CA

8:30 a.m. – 11:30 a.m. | 0830 – 1130 Board of Directors Meeting - Open to all TVA Members 11:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. | 1130 – 1230 Lunch and Norton’s Fantastic San Francisco Time Machine Emperor Norton, Emperor of the United States and Protector of Mexico 12:45 p.m. | 1245 Meet in Lobby for City Tour

1:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m. | 1300 – 1500 City Tour on a Classic Cable Car

5:30 p.m. – 6:00 p.m. | 1730 – 1800 Registration

6:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m. | 1800 – 1900 Welcome Reception 7:00 p.m. | 1900 Dinner on Your Own 8:00 a.m. – 8:30 a.m. | 0800 – 0830 Registration 8:30 a.m. – 8:45 a.m. | 0830 – 0845 Welcome and Introductions 8:45 a.m. – 9:45 a.m. | 0845 – 0945 Overview of Vermiculite Use in Lightweight Insulating Concrete on Roof Decks John Rose, Manager, Lightweight Insulating Concrete Systems, Siplast, Inc. 9:50 a.m. – 10:50 a.m. | 0950 – 1050 Work Safely with Silica (SiO2) Wajeeha Akram, Industrial Hygienist, U.S. Department of Labor, OSHA

10:50 a.m. – 11:05 a.m. | 1050 – 1105 Break 11:05 a.m. – 12:05 p.m. | 1105 – 1205 Session 3

12:05 p.m. – 1:25 p.m. | 1205 – 1325 Lunch and Annual Business Meeting

1:30 p.m. – 2:00 p.m. | 1330 – 1400 TVA Best Practices Overview

2:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m. | 1400 – 1500 Passive Fire Protection Solutions in Commercial Construction Sean O’Brien, Technical Sales Representative, Isolatek International

3:00 p.m. – 3:15 p.m. | 1500 – 1515 Break

2018 ANNUAL MEETING SCHEDULEWEDNESDAY, MAY 16

THURSDAY, MAY 17

Please note that this is a tentative meeting schedule subject to change.

2018 ANNUAL MEETING SCHEDULE

8:30 a.m. – 11:30 a.m. | 0830 – 1130 Board of Directors Meeting - Open to all TVA Members 11:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. | 1130 – 1230 Lunch and Norton’s Fantastic San Francisco Time Machine Emperor Norton, Emperor of the United States and Protector of Mexico 12:45 p.m. | 1245 Meet in Lobby for City Tour

1:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m. | 1300 – 1500 City Tour on a Classic Cable Car

5:30 p.m. – 6:00 p.m. | 1730 – 1800 Registration

6:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m. | 1800 – 1900 Welcome Reception 7:00 p.m. | 1900 Dinner on Your Own 8:00 a.m. – 8:30 a.m. | 0800 – 0830 Registration 8:30 a.m. – 8:45 a.m. | 0830 – 0845 Welcome and Introductions 8:45 a.m. – 9:45 a.m. | 0845 – 0945 Overview of Vermiculite Use in Lightweight Insulating Concrete on Roof Decks John Rose, Manager, Lightweight Insulating Concrete Systems, Siplast, Inc. 9:50 a.m. – 10:50 a.m. | 0950 – 1050 Work Safely with Silica (SiO2) Wajeeha Akram, Industrial Hygienist, U.S. Department of Labor, OSHA

10:50 a.m. – 11:05 a.m. | 1050 – 1105 Break 11:05 a.m. – 12:05 p.m. | 1105 – 1205 Session 3

12:05 p.m. – 1:25 p.m. | 1205 – 1325 Lunch and Annual Business Meeting

1:30 p.m. – 2:00 p.m. | 1330 – 1400 TVA Best Practices Overview

2:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m. | 1400 – 1500 Passive Fire Protection Solutions in Commercial Construction Sean O’Brien, Technical Sales Representative, Isolatek International

3:00 p.m. – 3:15 p.m. | 1500 – 1515 Break

8:30 a.m. | 0830 Meet in Lobby for Napa Valley Wine Train

10:30 a.m. – 2:30 p.m. | 1030 – 1430 Napa Valley Wine Train

4:15 p.m. | 1615 Approximate Arrival at Hotel

2018 ANNUAL MEETING SCHEDULE

FRIDAY, MAY 18

ADD-ON: NAPA VALLEY WINE TRAINGuests will travel back in time to the early 1920s, enjoying seating in dual cars during the three-hour experience. Changing cars during long distance journeys served to break up travel time, and allowed for time spent socializing with other guests.

The experience will begin in the Lounge Car, where a welcome toast of wine will be served, and as the train departs Napa, everyone will receive a cheese and charcuterie plate. During this portion of the ride, everyone is encouraged to explore the train. Guests may even step outdoors on the observation deck to take beautiful pictures of the Napa Valley!

Then, when the train arrives in St. Helena, the group will be directed to the dining car, where the gourmet culinary experience will commence with a three-course meal. The Wine Train offers a choice of soup or salad, choice of entree, and even a choice of dessert.

All meals are prepared fresh-to-order onboard the train and theculinary team is able to accommodate special dietary requirements. The Wine Train is proud to be one of Napa’s best restaurants!

The cost of the Napa Valley Wine Train is $210.

Included in your rate is the following: •Three Hour Dining Journey •Three-Course Meal •Welcome Toast of Wine •Unlimited Coffee, Hot Tea or Ice Tea •Tax and Gratuity

Additional beverages are available at the cash bar on board.

THURSDAY, MAY 17 continued3:15 p.m. – 4:15 p.m. | 1515 – 1615 Technology Trends & Disruptive Innovation Patrick Schwerdtfeger, Business Futurist

6:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m. | 1800 – 1900 Reception

7:00 p.m. | 1900 Dinner

The Westin St. Francis335 Powell StreetSan Francisco, CA 94102 http://www.westinstfrancis.com/

All meeting events and transportation are centered around the official host hotel. To maximize your enjoyment, comfort and ability to attend all programming, we highly recommend that you book your stay at this location. TVA has contracted with The Westin St. Francis to offer a limited number of discounted rooms. The discounted room rate will be available until April 13, 2018 or until the room block has been filled. Reservations are the responsibility of the attendee and we encourage you to make your arrangements quickly, for the best price and availability. Hotel rooms can be booked for May 15 – 19, 2018 at the following rates:

Single/Double: $339.00 Quads: $399.00

Triple: $369.00 Additional Person: $30.00 Hotel room rates per room per night are subject to applicable taxes in effect at the time of check out. Reservations can be made online or by contacting the hotel directly at 1-800-937-8461 and mentioning you are with the Vermiculite Association 2018 Meeting. The hotel does not provide shuttle service, so be sure to make transportation arrangements.

San Francisco International Airport: FlySFO https://www.flysfo.com/

Car Rentals Hertz and Budget car rental services are available at the airport. To access the Rental Car Center from the airport terminals, take the AirTrain Blue Line.

Hertz Budget 1st Floor 4th Floor (650) 624-6600 (650) 877-0998 Uber and Lyft operate across the San Francisco Bay area. Download their apps for availabilities.

HOTEL DETAILS

TRANSPORTATION INFORMATION

HOTEL & TRANSPORTATION

The Westin St. Francis Parking Fees: Overnight: $68, plus tax ($75 for oversized vehicles or SUVs) Hourly: $12 with 2-hour minimum

PLACES TO EAT

THINGS TO DO

Caruso’s (onsite restaurant) Caruso’s is a welcoming, relaxing place for morning coffee, an afternoon snack or a quick bite in the evening. Guests can select from a diverse menu featuring specialty coffee drinks, homemade pastries, wines by the glass, Panini sandwiches, salads and a full bar. After a long day of important meetings or sightseeing in San Francisco, it’s a revitalizing spot for relaxing and unwinding. The Oak Room Restaurant (onsite restaurant) The Oak Room Restaurant has a long and glorious history. This beautiful, wood-paneled room opened with great fanfare in 1913 as the Men’s Bar, and quickly became the meeting place for men to smoke cigars and pipes while drinking and playing dice on the bar.

Colibri Mexican Bistro (3 minute walk from hotel) Upscale Mexican cuisine and specialty margaritas offered in a warm, traditional atmosphere. Hops & Hominy (6 minute walk from hotel) Rustic yet chic restaurant serving coastal Southern food like fried oysters and American microbrews. Jeanne D’arc (5 minute drive from hotel) Classic French fare served in a charming, romantic venue in the basement of the Hotel Cornell. Replete with tapestries, stained glass and artifacts, the decor celebrates the life and deeds of France’s legendary heroine, Joan of Arc. E & O Kitchen and Bar (5 minute drive from hotel) Celebrating its 20th year, this huge restaurant is one of the few remaining places that first heralded the fusion trend. The food touches on China, Thailand, Indonesia, Korea and other Asian outposts and is a prime stop for a midafternoon repast, as it’s open continuously for lunch and dinner.

Golden Gate Bridge This magnificent span, perhaps San Francisco’s most famous landmark, opened in 1937 after a four-year struggle against relentless winds, fog, rock and treacherous tides. Stretching 4,200 feet and towering as high as a 65-story building, this well-known bridge is the gateway to San Francisco. Alcatraz Park rangers conduct tours by recounting the prison’s thrilling history along with intriguing anecdotes about Al Capone and other legendary figures that made a “home” here. Fisherman’s Wharf Fisherman’s Wharf, on the northern waterfront, is one of the city’s busiest tourist areas. Souvenir shops and stalls selling crab and clam chowder in sourdough bread bowls appear at every turn, as do postcard views of the bay, Golden Gate and Alcatraz. There’s also a colony of sea lions to see and historic ships to tour. At Ghirardelli Square, boutiques and eateries reside in the famed former chocolate factory.

Baker Beach While San Francisco isn’t known for being a beach town, the city’s Baker Beach is often considered one of the best in California. Located in the northwestern area of San Francisco in the Presidio, Baker Beach is primarily known for its sweeping views of the Golden Gate Bridge and the neighboring Marin Headlands. The mile-long beach offers travelers plenty of room to spread their legs and features picnic areas and access to nearby Presidio trails. Travelers flock here to snap photos of the bridge.

2018 ANNUAL MEETING INFORMATION

Join The Vermiculite Association for the Annual Meeting being held in San Francisco, CA! The event promises top-notch speakers, fascinating tours and the best opportunity to network with others in the industry. To attend, please fill out the registration form and return it to the association headquarters:

The Vermiculite Association, 2207 Forest Hills Drive, Harrisburg, PA 17112 or fax to 717-238-9985

Please complete one form per attendee (duplicate as needed). Attendee Information

Attendee Name (as it should appear on badge):

Business Name:

Street Address:

City: State: Zip: Country:

Phone: Cell:

Email:

Registration Rate: o Member Delegate ($950) o Non-Member Delegate ($1500) o Companion ($400)

Meal Preference: o Standard o Vegetarian o Gluten-free

Add-On: o Napa Valley Wine Train ($210)

Emergency Contact and Special Needs

Name of non-attending contact:

Phone: Cell:

Please indicate if you have any special dietary needs or require special accommodations to fully participate:

PAYMENT INFORMATION AMOUNT DUE: US$ o Check (made payable to “The Vermiculite Association” in USD) o Visa o MasterCard o Discover o Wire Transfer+

+ Please contact finance@vermiculite.org for wire transfer details.

Card Number: Exp. Date: 3-Digit Security Code:

Cardholder Name (please print):

Cardholder Signature:

Billing Address (if different from above):

City: State: Zip: Country:

If you have questions regarding the meeting, please contact TVA headquarters at 717-238-9902 or events@vermiculite.org.

The Vermiculite Association Annual Meeting May 16 – 18, 2018

San Francisco, California

Registration Form – Registration & Cancellation Deadline is May 4, 2018

Cancellations must be received in writing on or before the cancellation deadline to receive a full refund.