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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
Wing Sales - Breakfast Sponsor, Exhibitor
NW Gas Association - Lunch Sponsor, Exhibitor
DuraVent - Break Sponsor

    

Be a sponsor, have a booth! Get a live interview, logo placement and attendee list.

Exhibit Booth: $750 (includes 2 registrations)
Event Sponsor: $500 (includes 1 registration)









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