TRALA 2010 ANNUAL MEETING
APRIL 6-8
Doral Golf Resort & Spa
Miami, FL
Doral Golf Resort & Spa in Miami, Florida, is the place and April 6-8 is the date for TRALA's 2010 Annual Meeting. Mark your calendar to convene with the leaders of the vehicle renting and leasing industry for what promises to be an outstanding gathering.
Register today to attend the 2010 Annual Meeting. Once you have signed-up, please call 1-800-713-6725 right away to reserve your hotel accommodations and mention "trutrua" to receive the special negotiated rate of $139 per night. You can also click here and book your reservations directly online.
The meeting will be packed with opportunities for interaction with industry colleagues and key decision-makers. Attend the conference and you will:
- Acquire valuable ideas to grow your business's profitability
- Develop and strengthen strategic relationships with industry leaders to expand your business
- Learn about the latest equipment and technologies that are shaping the future of the industry
- Hear what customers want and need from their renting and leasing partners
- Learn about TRALA's legislative and regulatory activities at the state and federal level and how they impact your business
TRALA Members collectively purchase 40 percent of the new commercial vehicles registered in the U.S., so attending Wednesday's Technology Fair is a must to see the latest industry innovations in products, services and technologies. Attendance is always high because there are no competing business sessions scheduled during this time and lunch will be served. If you wish to exhibit at the Tech Fair, please complete that portion of the online registration form to sign up for the space early.
ACTIVITIES
The Doral Golf Resort & Spa is nestled in a lush South Florida setting convenient to both the Miami and Fort Lauderale airports. This legendary resort (is the perfect haven set amidst a flourishing wildlife preserve), five championship courses, including the legendary Blue Monster, and a newly renovated European-inspired spa facility with 52 private treatment rooms and three pools. Also on property are six restaurants, tennis, fitness center and family-friendly Blue Lagoon waterpark.
GOLF
You will not want to miss out in participating in TRALA’s Golf Tournament to be held on Thursday, April 8. The event sponsored by Eaton Corporation - Roadranger will be held on the Blue Monster golf course. Please complete that portion of the registration form and include a $125 tax-deductible contribution for each player. These funds support TRALA’s Scholarship Program, which awards $5,000 scholarships, renewable up to four years, to deserving students whose parents work for TRALA member companies.
For any one wishing to play golf anytime other than the tournament, TRALA has negotiated special rates for all the Doral courses. The Blue Monster course is $235/player and is caddie mandatory. The rate per player is inclusive of one (1) fourcaddie per foursome. The Great White course is $130/player; Gold is $85/player; Red is $85/player and Silver (located off property) is $130. All rates per player include greens fees, cart fees practice balls and golf services fees. Please call (305) 592-2030 60 days prior to the Annual Meeting to reserve tee times and make sure to mention that you are with the Truck Renting and Leasing Association to receive the discounted rates.
WEATHER AND DRESS
Miami's average high temperature in April is in the high 60s, dipping down into the mid-50's in the evening. Attire for all of TRALA meetings is resort casual and spouses/guests are encouraged to dress appropriately for the day's activities. Tuesday's Board of Directors dinner and Thursday's reception and dinner are cocktail attire.
TRANSPORTATION INFORMATION
The Doral Golf Resort and Spa is 45 minutes from Miami Airport and 60 minutes from Fort Lauderdale Airport. The hotel can arrange transportation for you from the airport. Just contact the hotel for rates and information. TRALA has negotiated special rates with Enterprise Rent-A-Car. To take advantage of these great rates, click on the Enterprise Rent-A-Car logo or the following link, www.enterprise.com. Please enter the corporate account number, L16Y117 in the opening screen and you will then be prompted for a the three-digit pin on the following screen, which is "TRU." If you have any questions or concerns, please contact the TRALA staff at (703) 299-9120.
ADVANCE SCHEDULE OF EVENTS
TUESDAY, APRIL 6 |
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| 7:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. | Conference Registration |
| 7:00 - 8:30 a.m. | Breakfast for All |
| 8:00 - 9:00 a.m. | Light Truck Rental Council |
| 9:00 - 10:30 a.m. | Finance & Scholarship Committees |
| 10:30 - 10:45 a.m. | Coffee Break |
| 10:45 - Noon | Membership Committee |
| Noon - 1:30 p.m. | Lunch for All |
| 1:00 - 4:30 p.m. | Technology Fair Exhibitor Set-up |
| 1:30 - 3:30 p.m. | Government Relations & Security Committees |
| 3:30 - 4:30 p.m. | Nominating Committee (Committee Members Only) |
| 5:30 - 6:30 p.m. | TRALA Board of Directors Welcome Reception |
| 6:30 - 8:30 p.m. | TRALA Board of Directors Dinner (Invitation Only) |
WEDNESDAY, APRIL 7 |
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| 7:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. | Conference Registration |
| 7:00 - 8:30 a.m. | Breakfast for All |
| 7:45 a.m. | All-Conference Assembly Mark Catlin, National Account Executive, J.J. Keller & Associates, Inc. Welcoming Remarks, Election of Directors & Scholarship Awards Finance Keynote Refreshment Break Industry Keynote |
| 11:30 a.m. - 2:30 p.m. | Technology Fair and Lunch for All |
| 2:30 - 3:30 p.m. | FASB Business Workshop |
| 3:30 a.m. - 3:45 p.m. | Refreshment Break |
| 3:45 - 5:00 p.m. | TRALA Legal Workshop |
| 6:00 - 7:30 p.m. | Welcome Social |
THURSDAY, APRIL 8 |
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| 7:00 a.m. - Noon | Conference Registration |
| 7:00 - 8:30 a.m. | Breakfast for All |
| 7:30 - 9:00 a.m. | Associate Member Advisory Council |
| 9:00 - 10:30 a.m. | Equipment and Technology Advisory Council |
| 10:30 - 11:30 a.m. | TRALA Board of Directors Meeting (Board Members Only) |
| 1:00 - 5:30 p.m. | Golf Tournament Shot Gun Start (Box Lunches Provided) |
| 1:00 - 4:00 p.m. | Spouse/Guest Poolside Hospitality |
| 6:30 - 7:00 p.m. | Reception |
| 7:00 - 9:00 p.m. | Annual Awards Dinner & Ceremony Golf Tournament Awards Incoming TRALA Chairman’s Remarks 2010 Driver of the Year Award |
FRIDAY, APRIL 9 |
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| 8:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. | Leasing System Meetings |
Please contact Shannon Murray at smurray@trala.org or (703) 299-9120 if you have any questions.