CRA 18th Annual Conference & Trade Show

                                                                       Recycling's Many $hades of Green

                                                                                March 25-28, 2008

                                                                           Hilton North Raleigh, NC


 

Welcome Letter

CRA Hold Harmless Agreement - Please send completed form to the CRA by March 14, 2008

Hilton Electrical Request Form

Convention Makers - Additional Equipment Order Form

                                            Labor Service Order Form

                                            Freight Service Form

                                            Shipping Labels

CRA Golf Classic Brochure - It's not too late to register for the 2nd Annual Golf Classic

 

 

Dear Exhibitor:

 

 

Thank you for your participation in the Carolina Recycling Association’s (CRA) 18th Annual Conference & Trade Show, to be held March 25-28, at The Hilton North Raleigh in North Carolina .  Don’t delay…  Call 919-872-2323 to reserve your room today at the CRA group room rate of $107.00 +tax (not guaranteed after February 22); there is no charge for parking and complimentary wireless internet is available throughout the hotel.

 

As an Exhibitor you will be provided with an 8' x 10' booth with pipe and draping (8' high drapes, 3' high side dividers) one skirted and draped table, one booth identification sign (your company name), two chairs and one waste basket.  Registration for Exhibitors will be located directly next to the general registration desk located outside the Grand Ballroom of the Hilton.

 

You will be receiving an email confirming your organization name, contact information and description is correct and includes all the information you would like to see in our final conference program. If at anytime you would like to confirm your company listing, booth #(s) or the additional booth representatives you may contact the CRA at lnvelesaris01@aol.com or (919) 545-9050.

 

Advance shipment of your display will be going to Convention Makers, Inc.. I  have attached pre-printed shipping labels, a freight order form and a drayage information form for Convention Makers, Inc. You have the opportunity to ship your items directly to the Hilton North Raleigh no earlier than March 21 or you will be charged a holding fee.

 

Convention Makers, Inc.

12-D Charlotte Highway

Asheville , NC 28803

Ph: (828) 298-3700

Fax: (828) 298-3400

ncconventions@aol.com

 

EXHIBIT HALL ACCESS: Exhibits will be in the Grand Ballroom. There are several docking stations at the back of the Ballroom.  Any shipments sent to The Hilton North Raleigh should be addressed to

The Hilton North Raleigh

3415 Wake Forest Road ,

Raleigh , NC 27609

Carolina Recycling Association

ATTN: Lisa Velesaris or Ana Romano

 

NOTE: You will be charged a holding fee if you ship your items for arrival to the Hilton before March 21.

 

If you need electricity or other engineering at your booth please use the attached order form Completed Electrical & Engineering Order Forms should be faxed to 919-876-0890 ATTN: Ana Romano, Catering Sales Manager at The Hilton North Raleigh. You may contact Ana with questions at 919-872-2323.

 

If you require a telephone hook up at your Booth please call Bell South directly to have them set up service for you 800-919-2800.

 

The 2nd Annual Golf Classic will be held on Tuesday, March 25. 

I have included a golf brochure and registration form for your review. Dave VanDeventer is coordinating this years’ Golf Classic. If you would like to sign up as an attendee or sponsor please contact Dave at 864-270-7958.

 

The Carolina Recycling Association understands your time is important to you and we want you to have the best exhibitor experience possible.  For this reason we will be holding a Trade Show Open House on Thursday, March 27 from 2:00pm – 5:00pm. We will send you Trade Show passes to distribute to your clients that will allow them access into the Open House.

 

You are not expected to be at your booth when attendees are in sessions or attending full conference activities (i.e. opening general session, AM/PM concurrent sessions, Awards Luncheon).  NOTE: the only time the Exhibit Hall will be locked is when the Hall is officially closed at the end of each day/night.

 

On Wednesday, March 26 the Carolina Recycling Association will be hosting a GREEN Reception with dinner, dancing, music and LIVE Auctionl!  If you are interested in donating an item to the Auction please contact Paige Tate at 919-545.9050.

 

Completion of Forms: Your cooperation in filling out all necessary forms and returning them promptly will help avoid last-minute oversights and complications during exhibit set-up. Please be sure that the correct forms are returned to the correct place.

 

The Hilton North Raleigh

Electrical & Engineering Service Order Form (as needed)

 

Convention Makers, Inc.

Labor Order Form (as needed)

Additional Equipment Rental Order Form (as needed)

Drayage/Advance Shipment (Freight) Order Form (as needed)

 

CRA Office-

Hold Harmless Form (all exhibitors) - due by March 14, 2008

 

Don’t delay…  Call 919-872-2323 to reserve your room today!!!!

 

Lisa Velesaris

CRA Project Coordinator

919-545-9050 W

910-494-4154 C

919-545-9060 F

 

Thank you for your continued support of the CRA. 

We’re looking forward to seeing you in Raleigh !