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Agenda
Sunday, May 5
Golf Tournament - Indian Creek Golf Club, Hood River - 4 person scramble, tee times start at 10:00 am.
5:00 - 7:00 pm - Welcome Reception - Best Western Hood River Inn. Join us for social time and fun indoor "yard games." Corn hole, giant Jenga, beer pong... and appetizers and drinks will be served! - Sponsored by Western Hearth Distributors
Monday, May 6
8:00 - 8:45 am – Breakfast & Visit Exhibitors - Sponsored by Wing Sales
8:45 - 9:00 am - Welcome, Exhibitor Introductions.
9:00 - 2:45 pm - CONCURRENT SESSION - Technical/Trouble Shooting Class. Speaker/topic TBD (Tentative)
9:00 am - 12:00 pm - CONCURRENT SESSION - NFI CORE Review Class (Course only. Exams are done online). Speaker: TBD, depending on subject (wood, pellet, gas)
9:00 – 10:00 am – Tim Read, WhyFire (Topic TBD)
10:00 – 10:30 am – Edward Hosack - The State of Wood Stoves
10:30 – 10:50 am – Break & Visit the Exhibitors - Sponsored by DuraVent
10:50 – 11:40 am – Government Affairs Hot Topics - Carolyn Logue, NWHPBA Lobbyist; Harvey Gail, OHPBA Lobbyist/Executive Director; John Crouch, HPBA Public Affairs; Ryan Carroll, HPBA Government Relations
11:40 - 12:00 pm – Break with Exhibitors
12:00 – 12:30 pm – Lunch - Sponsored by NW Gas Association
12:30 – 1:00 pm – NW HPBA & Oregon HPBA Affiliate Membership Meetings (break out rooms)
1:00 pm - 4:00 pm - CONCURRENT SESSION, Continued - NFI Gas Review Class (Course only. Exams are done online). :
1:00 – 2:00 pm – Retailer Roundtables. Gather around tables to discuss topics of importance to the hearth industry. During the wrap up session, share what your group discussed!
2:00 – 2:15 pm – Break with Exhibitors
2:15 – 3:00 pm – Jill McClure, President and CEO, HPBA (Virtual- Leadership Topic)
3:00 - 3:45 pm - Speaker (Chimney Sweeping and Service Topic)
3:45 – 3:50 pm – Short Break
3:50 – 4:45 pm – Matt Bradley, WhyFire (Topic TBD)
4:45 – 5:00 pm – Wrap Up, Door Prizes
Hotel Information:
Hotel: Rooms at the Best Western PLUS Hood River Inn are being held. Rates are from $149 - $189 per night, plus tax. Book rooms by April 10, 2024, to guarantee availability. Call 1-800-828-7873 and mention "Hearth Patio Barbecue Conference."
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Thank You Sponsors and Exhibitors! Western Hearth Distributors - Welcome Reception Sponsor Be a sponsor, have a booth! Get a live interview, logo placement and attendee list. Exhibit Booth: $750 (includes 2 registrations) |