of Contents Item Topic Page Conference at a Glance 3-4 Transportation – Air, Car & METRO 6-10 Accommodations – Hotel & Conference Facility 12 Food & Beverages – Breakfast, Lunch, Happy Hour, Dinner & Evening Gathering Place 13-16 Conference Check-In 18 Pre-Conference – Team Building Event Sunday, October 7th– Top Golf 19 Pre-Conference – Ice Breaker Sunday, October 7th Museum, Photo, Reception & Dinner 21-22 Trade Show - Vendors & Signature Card 24-29 Conference – Day 1 Monday, October 8th Sessions 1 - 3 32-38 Conference – Day 2 Tuesday, October 9th Sessions 4 - 6 40-46 Conference – Day 3 Wednesday, October 10th 47-48 Post Conference – Thurs., October 11th 50-56 Contest 57 Review & Comments Sheets Session 1 - 6 & Conference 58-65 Conference Policies 66-67 Conference Attendees 68 METRO, Hazy Air & Space & Zoo Maps 69-72
Conference at a Glance Day Time Description Page October 6 Saturday 6:00 - 9:00 pm Conference Check In 18 7:00 - 10:00 pm Meeting /Dinner 12 8:00 - 2:00 am Unofficial Gathering Place CRAFTHOUSE 15 October 7 Sunday 8:00-10:00 am 2:00-03:00 pm Conference Check In 18 8:00 am – 9:00 pm Vendor Setup – Ballroom 24 9:00 am -1:30 pm Team Building Event –Top Golf 19 2:30 pm -9:30 pm Ice Breaker/Group Photo/Dinner 21-22 71-72 Open Till 2:00 am Unofficial Gathering Place Sunday Night Football First Down Sports Bar & Grill 15 October 8 Monday 7:00 - 9:00 am 2:00 - 3:00 pm Conference Check In 18 7:00 - 8:00 AM Breakfast for 1st Time Attendees AZFA’s Board Welcomes 1st Timers 11 7:30 am – 4:00 pm Show –Visit w/ Vendors 24 8:00 - 9:45 am Conference Commencement Welcome Business Meeting Keynote Address 32 10:00 – 11:30 am Breakout Session #1 33-34 11:00 - 12:00 pm 1:00 - 5:00 pm OSHA 10 Hr. - Part One 49 12:00 - 1:00 pm Lunch Provided 12 1:00 – 2:30 pm Breakout Session #2 35-36 3:00 - 4:30 pm Breakout Session #3 37-38 4:30 – 6:30 pm Reception / HAPPY HOUR!!! Meet & Greet with our VENDORS 12 8:00 - 2:00 am Unofficial Gathering Place Monday Night Football A-Town Bar & Grill 15
Day Time Description Page October 9 Tuesday 7:00 - 9:00 am Conference Check In 18 9:00 - 11:00 am Group Session #4 41-42 7:30 - 4:00 pm Show- Visit w/ Vendors 24 11:00 - 12:00 pm 1:00 - 5:00 pm OSHA 10 Hr. - Part Two 49 12:00 - 1:00 pm Lunch Provided 12 1:00 - 2:30 pm Breakout Session #5 43-44 3:00 - 4:30 pm Breakout Session #6 45-46 4:00 pm Vendors Depart 24 4:30 – 6:30 pm Reception HAPPY HOUR!!! Meet & Greet with First Timers 12 8:00 - Midnight Unofficial Gathering Place CRAFTHOUSE 15 October 10 Wednesday Meet at Zoo 8:30 8:30 - 9:30 am ZOO DAY VIA METRO Meet at the NZP Visitor Center at 8:30 Directions 7 & 8 70 11:00 - 11:15 am Group Photo – See Map 70 11:30 am - 1:00 pm Lunch Provided – See Map 70 FREE TIME!! METRO to DC MALL?? 9-10 4:30 - 6:30 pm HAPPY HOUR & Silent Auction 48 6:30 - 9:30 pm AZFA Banquet Dinner 12 Open till Mid Unofficial Gathering Place CRAFTHOUSE 15 October 11 FREE DAY Post Conference Visit Washington DC’s Museums & Memorials 50-56
AZFA 25th ANNUAL CONFERENCE Sponsors DATE DESCRIPTION Sponsor Sun October 7th RECEPTION - ICE BREAKER Cash Bar / Sponsor Hors d’oeuvres SILVER Savers LLC DJB Contracting DINNER - ICE BREAKER Inspire all and get the conference off to a Great Start Monday October 8th BREAKFAST – Board Welcomes 1st Time Attendees SILVER CLC Cabling Service, Inc – Vendor Speaking to Group Working Lunch Between Training Sessions PLATINUM Powernet RECEPTION – Meet and Greet with Commercial Members Cash Bar / Sponsor Hors d’oeuvres GOLD A thru Z DATE DESCRIPTION Sponsor
Tuesday October 9th LUNCH – Sponsor a Meeting over Lunch SILVER ASSOCIATED BUILDERS, INC. LIMBACH RECEPTION – Conference Welcomes 1st Time Attendees Cash Bar / Sponsor Hors d’oeuvres SILVER HSU Builders, Inc TAMMAL Enterprises, Inc. Wednesday October 10th LUNCH -NZP’s Zoo Day at the New Conservation Pavilion SILVER QUINN EVANS ARCHITECTS CONSIGLI RECEPTION - Cash Bar / Sponsor Hors d’oeuvres SILVER Lend Lease TEX/AM CONSTR. CO, INC DINNER – AZFA Banquet Silent Auction, Business Meeting, Awards & Presentations SILVER GOLD Forrester CONSTRUCTION Constellation DATE DESCRIPTION Sponsor METRO CARDS Conference attendees will be required to use METRO to attend several events BRONZE RCK CONTROLS Gregory Architects Neptune-Benson Neptunebesson.com
GROUP T-SHIRT with Conference LOGO BRONZE mcmullan & associates Corners Limited Corrim Company Conference Lanyards and Bags BRONZE KELTRON keltroncorp.com Satchell Engineering & Associates, Inc satchellengineering.com WE'RE THE BUILDERS AND THINKERS THAT HELP ZOOS AND AQUARIUMS RUN.
Airports to Hotel DCA Ronald Reagan National Airport – 16 minutes 7.3 miles – Taxi $33.00 approx. METRO to Ballston MU - 32 minutes IAD Dulles International Airport Drive - 25 minutes 22 miles - Taxi $57.00 approx. Public Trans. – 1 hour Bus to Rosslyn Station then METRO to Ballston MU BWI Baltimore Washington International - 1 hour / 55 miles - Taxi $95.00 approx. Public Trans. – 1 hr. 45 min. MARC to Union Station METRO to Ballston MU PARKING WHILE STAYING AT THE HOTEL Hotel Parking Review from Internet: The only parking here is valet at $33 a day, when I asked if there was parking nearby, they said no. Using the parking app, I found a spot at 593 Ballston point, about a block away, for $10 a day. Boom, saved 60 bucks right there. 950 N Glebe Rd. – Garage 0.12 mi walking It is located on the west side of Glebe Rd. between N Fairfax Dr. and 9th St N. You can only access this location traveling south on Glebe Rd. This facility does NOT allow in/out privileges. 4301 N Fairfax Dr. – Garage 0.16 mi walking This facility does NOT allow in/out privileges. OUT PARKING APPS FOR BEST LOCATION
Room Rate $189 plus taxes October 7–10, 2018 Special Rates Available from October 4 – 13 Conference, Exhibit and Training Session Room Day Time Description Page October 6 Saturday On Your Own Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner - 7:00 to 10:00 pm BOARD Member’s MEETING DINNER Louisa May Alcott Boardroom 12 8:00 to 2:00 am UNOFFICIAL GATHERING CRAFTHOUSE 901 N Glebe Rd 15 October 7 Sunday On Your Own BREAKFAST- On Your Own Starbucks Coffee Shop in Lobby - 9:00 to 1:30 pm LUNCH – Provided at Team Building Event – TOP GOLF 19 2:30 to 9:30 pm DINNER – Provided @ Ice Breaker - Group Photo - Happy Hour - Dinner 21-22 Open till 2:00 am UNOFFICIAL GATHERING PLACE First Down Sports Bar & Grill 4213 N. Fairfax Drive Arlington, VA 22201 15 October On Your Own BREAKFAST- On Your Own Starbucks Coffee Shop in Lobby _
8 Monday 7:00 to 8:00 am Breakfast for 1st Time Attendees AZFA’s Welcomes 1st Timers 11 12:00 to 1:00 pm LUNCH - Provided F. Scott Fitzgerald Ballroom 12 4:30 to 6:30 pm Happy Hour!! Reception Vendors - Meet & Greet Pre-Function and Ballroom 12 On Your Own DINNER – On Your Own 16 8:00 to 2:00 am UNOFFICIAL GATHERING A-Town Bar & 4100 N. Fairfax Drive Arlington, VA (p) 703-991-4699 15 Breakfast, Happy Hour, Dinner & Evening Gathering Place
Day Time Description Page October 9 Tuesday On Your Own BREAKFAST- On Your Own Starbucks Coffee Shop in Lobby - 11:00 to 2:00 pm LUNCH – Provided F. Scott Fitzgerald Ballroom 12 4:30 to 6:30 pm HAPPY HOUR!! – Reception 1st Time Attenders - Meet & Greet Pre-Function Area C & D – Ballroom 12 On Your Own DINNER – On Your Own 16 8:00 pm until Midnight UNOFFICIAL GATHERING PLACE CRAFTHOUSE 901 N Glebe Rd 15 October 10 Wednesday On Your Own BREAKFAST- On Your Own Starbucks Coffee Shop in - 12:00 to 1:00 pm LUNCH - Provided Zoo Day’s Conservation Pavilion 47 4:30 to 6:30 pm HAPPY HOUR!! - Reception Silent Auction / AZFA Banquet Pre-Function Area C & D – Ballroom 48 6:30 to 9:30 pm DINNER - Provided AZFA Banquet & Awards Dinner 48 Open till Midnight UNOFFICIAL GATHERING PLACE CRAFTHOUSE 901 N Glebe Rd 15 October 11 Thursday On your own BREAKFAST, LUNCH and DINNER – On Your Own - Open till Midnight UNOFFICIAL GATHERING PLACE CRAFTHOUSE 901 N Glebe Rd 15
Day Time October 6 Saturday 6:00 - 9:00 pm October 7 Sunday 8:00 - 10:00 am 2:00 - 3:00 pm October 8 Monday 7:00 - 9:00 am 2:00 - 3:00 pm October 9 Tuesday 7:00 - 9:00 am Please contact Marc Muller 202 345 9007 if further assistance is required
October 8 Monday 7:30 am - 4:00 pm Meet with conference attendees 4:30 - 6:30 pm Happy Hour!! Reception Vendors - Meet & Greet Pre-Function and Ballroom October 9 Tuesday 7:30 am - 4:00 pm Meet with conference attendees 4:00 PM Vendors Break down Exhibits Conferences
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We are the thinkers that keep Zoos & Aquariums running From the drawing to the last coat of paint and beyond, we work to build better zoo and aquarium habitats for animals, and unique visiting experiences for people. And we do all that while maintaining sustainable practices. Monday, October 8th Sessions 1-3 8 Monday 7:00 - 9:00 am 2:00 - 3:00 pm Conference In 18 7:00 - 8:00 am Breakfast Meet & 1st Time Attendees meet with AZFA Board 11 7:30 – 4:00 pm Trade Show –Visit w/ Vendors 8:00 - 9:45 am Conference Commencement Welcome Business Meeting Keynote Address 12
10:00–11:30 pm Breakout Session #1 33-34 11:00 - 12:00 pm OSHA 10 Hr. - Part One (a) 49 12:00- 01:00 pm Lunch Provided 12 1:00 - 5:00 pm OSHA 10 Hr. - Part One (b) 49 1:00 – 2:30 pm Breakout Session #2 35-36 3:00 - 4:30 pm Breakout Session #3 37-38 4:30 – 6:30 pm Reception / HAPPY HOUR!! Meet & Greet with our VENDORS 12 8:00 - 2:00 am Unofficial Gathering Place A-Town Bar & 4100 N. Fairfax Dr. Arlington, VA (p) 703-991-4699 15 Monday, October 8th
BREAKOUT SESSION #1 10:00 – 11:00 am Topic Presentation 11:00 – 11:30 am Questions & Answers Session #1 Topics Rm 1A Did you ever want to the Architect? Well here is your chance! 1 1B Making Green = Green $$ 2 1C Fire! Are Your Systems 3 Session #1 Notes PLEASE COMPLETE SESSION REVIEW FORM - PAGE #58
4:00 – 4:30 pm Questions & Answers Session #3 Topics Room 3A Job Hazard Analysis Training 1 3B Sand vs Glass Pool Filter Media: Which is Better? 2 3C Taking the Next Step in the Organization 3 Session #3 Notes PLEASE COMPLETE SESSION REVIEW FORM - PAGE #60 Session #3 - Descriptions Room 3A Job Hazard Analysis Training – Steve Walden - SI OSHEM Safety and Occupational Health Specialist 1
MEET AT ZOO 8:30 am 8:30 am – 9:30 am Meet in Visitor’s Center Auditorium – Welcoming Event See Zoo map enclosed 7 & 8 Map 11:00 am - 11:15 am Group Photo – Meet at the Seal & Sea Lion Amphitheater Sea Lion Training Demo @ 11:15 Zoo Map 70 9:00 - 11:00 am Tour the Zoo See Enclosed Map for Locations 70 11:30 am - 1:00 pm Lunch Provided – Conservation Plaza See Enclosed Zoo Map 70 FREE TIME!! FREE TIME!! METRO to WASHINGTON DC MALL?? 9 4:30 - 06:00 pm HAPPY HOUR & Silent Auction Opens 48 6:00 - 8:00 pm AZFA Banquet Dinner 48 Open till Midnight UNOFFICIAL GATHERING PLACE CRAFTHOUSE 901 N Glebe Rd 15
ACTIVITIES FOR AZFA ZOO DAY – WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 10th, 2018 Start Time End Time Event Location Details 8:30 am 9:30 am NZP Welcomes AZFA for ZOO DAY Visitors Center Auditorium – First Building on left as you enter on pedestrian entrance of Conn. Ave. Director Steve Montfort welcomes the group to Smithsonian’s National Zoo & Conservation Biology Institute 10:00 10:30 Great Cats Circle, between the two yards to the right of the carousel Talk with an animal keeper who cares for the Zoo's lions and tigers twice daily between the animal yards to the right of the carousel in Great Cats Circle. 10:00 11:00 Elephant House BACK OF HOUSE TOUR Learn all about Asian elephants and how animal care staff works with these animals! 10:30 10:50 Mammal House An animal keeper will introduce you to one of the Zoo's mammals like an armadillo or naked mole rat. 11:00 11:15 Amazonia Exhibit- entrance level Thousands of fish species live in the Amazon Basin. Meet some of them during this feeding in Amazonia in the rain forest 11:00 11:15 Andean bear yard, between Amazonia and American Trail Talk with one of the animal keepers who cares for the Zoo's Andean bears, located between the Zoo's Amazonia and American Trail exhibits. 11:00 11:20 Kids' Farm Alpacas, donkeys, and goats-Oh My! Keepers will introduce you to one of the many furry or feathered residents of the Farm. This demonstration is weather dependent. 11:00 11:20 Reptile Discovery Center Come meet a keeper at the Reptile Discovery Center and learn about one fascinating species they care for. Start Time End Time Event Location Details