IADD Annual Meeting


	2005 IADD Annual Meeting October 20-22, 2005 Omni Mandalay Hotel at Las Colinas, Irving (Dallas), TX, USA
	“Don’t Gamble With Your Business”
	There’s a difference between a gamble and a calculated risk. - Captain Shepard in Sink the Bismarck! Change your life today. Don’t gamble on the future, act now, without delay. - Simone De Beauvoir When you’re in the back of the pack, you can gamble a little bit more. - Michael Andretti
	21st Century Die Shop Management — What Really Matters Most Now Moderator: Mike Adams, Adams Technologies; Speaker: Jerry Kovach, J.F. Helmold & Bro. The future should not be a gamble. By attending this program, you will learn the industry facts and trends you need to know to make good decisions. If you understand where your company stands, you can become more than just a survivor. This session will also cover why management is still the #1 key to success. You’ll discover how to pinpoint the true, cause-effect relationship between measured performance results and leading management practices, using the exclusive “Competitive Leadership System” (CLS) database with facts from over 300 companies. In addition, you will pinpoint your personal and your company’s management practices and what your company needs to change most, with optional and confidential use of the CLS survey and analysis. This includes: Planning continuous process improvements Establishing measured performance goals and visual tracking; will include a free CD copy of the CLS STATS TRACKER software for application in your company Turning plans into projects with teams and schedules Making projects results happen with effective accountability communication True-Cause problem solving for technology and people Training for productive skills Motivating the Right Stuff Also learn how to make change happen for world-class results — a 5-step process for turning your management team into world-class winners. This workshop will include reference literature, worksheets and software. There will also be opportunities for interactive discussions with other attendees and the workshop presenter. Managing Generational Differences Moderator: Tom Sporleder, Printron; Speaker: Lewis G. Bender, Ph.D., Southern Illinois University at Edwardsville This fast moving workshop examines and analyzes the differences, similarities and issues involving people of different ages who come together in the workplace. Participants are presented the latest data related to how to manage and motivate younger employees. The views, behaviors and attitudes of the different generations are explored in a serious and humorous fashion. Participants are assisted in finding new ways to view and work with other generations. Sales and Marketing for Diecutters and Diemakers Moderator: Bob Larson, Larson WorldWide; Speaker: Mike Adams, Adams Technologies Why should diecutters and diemakers have a sales and marketing plan? For the same reasons all businesses should have a plan; if you don’t know where you want to go, how will you ever get there? The sales and marketing plan is an integral part of a good business plan, but it is usually not given the attention it deserves. Diecutters and diemakers concentrate their sales and marketing efforts in narrow segments of the market. This type of marketing is called “niche marketing.” The session will deal with cost-effective ways we can reach our niche and maximize our sales efforts. Shaping Future Technology Moderator: Steve Gore, Data Technology; Speaker: To Be Announced Do you have an idea for technology that you’d love to see available in the future? This brainstorming session will collect ideas from those attending, who will then vote to select the most viable possibilities. These potential innovations will then be printed in The Cutting Edge, making them available to the companies with the ability to produce them. So put on your thinking caps and prepare to shape the future.

	MEETING PROGRAM
	Wednesday, October 19 8:00AM - Noon	Executive Committee Meeting
	Thursday, October 20 8:30AM - 4:30PM 3:30PM - 6:30PM 6:15PM - 8:45PM	Board of Directors Meeting Registration of Members and Guests Welcome Event and Buffet Dinner
	Friday, October 21 7:30AM 8:00AM - 12:00N 12:00N - 12:45PM 12:45PM - 1:00PM 1:00PM - 1:30PM 1:30PM - 2:40PM 2:40PM - 2:50PM	Continental Breakfast Available General Session & Safety Awards Lunch Safety Awards State of the Chapters Address Business Meeting Closing Remarks
	11:30AM - 2:00PM	Spouse Activity “Wait Till You See What We’ve Planned for You” We ask your indulgence and patience as we put the finishing touches on a unique and interactive activity. The Omni and Dallas offer so many venues for a great event, we can guarantee you’ll enjoy yourself while spending time with the other participants. We’d appreciate your signing up now, and if you’re not satisfied, we’ll take care of it. Thanks!
	8:30PM - 11:00PM	Optional Charity Group Activity “Texas Hold ’Em Benefit Tournament for Victims of Hurricane Katrina” You say you don’t have a poker face? It doesn’t matter whether you know a “flush” from a “flop” or “Pocket Rockets” from a “Bowling Hand,” you can help victims of Hurricane Katrina by supporting our Texas Hold ’Em poker tournament. Your entry ticket fee, all additional chip and raffle ticket sales, and other proceeds will be donated to assist in the recovery efforts along the Gulf Coast. Even non-card sharks will enjoy this fun evening, cheering on the players and vying for raffle prizes generously donated by our industry colleagues. Let’s go “All In” on the victims’ behalf.
	Saturday, October 22 7:30AM 8:00AM - 12:00N 12:00N - 12:45PM 12:45PM - 2:30PM	Continental Breakfast Available General Sessions Lunch General Sessions
	6:30AM - 7:15PM 7:15PM - 9:15PM	Cocktail Reception Awards Dinner Gather one last time with friends and colleagues for a delicious dinner and awards presentations before exploring Dallas’s nightlife at your leisure.

	OTHER INFORMATION
	All registrants will receive an information packet listing sites to see, things to do, dining recommendations, hotel and shuttle information and general travel tips to help you enjoy your stay.

	REGISTRATION
	2005 IADD Annual Meeting October 20-22, 2005 - Omni Mandalay Hotel at Las Colinas - Irving (Dallas), TX, USA
	Please list each name separately and circle names of first time attendees: Name_____________________________ Name _____________________________ Name_____________________________ Name _____________________________ Company____________________________________________________________ Address_____________________________________________________________ City_________________________ State/Prov____________ Zip/PC______________ Phone____________________________ Fax____________________________ Email_______________________________________________________________

	____ IADD Members at $550 ____ IADD Member Spouses at $295	____ Non-members at $650 ____ Non-member Spouses at $395
	____ Friday “Wait Till You See” Spouse Activity at $45 each ____ Friday Texas Hold ’Em Charity Tournament at $50 each
	Registration fees include breakfasts, cocktail receptions and dinner. Spouse Activity and Charity Tournament are ticketed events. We will arrive on _______________ (date) and depart on _______________ (date)
	Cancellation policy: Registrants who are unable to attend the Annual Meeting will receive a refund less a $40 administrative fee if a written cancellation request is received by October 7, 2005. Refunds cannot be granted after the cutoff date, but substitutions are acceptable until the date of the event.
	Payment Method: ____ Check Enclosed ____ MasterCard ____ Visa Card Number: ___ ___ ___ ___ - ___ ___ ___ ___ - ___ ___ ___ ___ - ___ ___ ___ ___ Expiry Date: ___ ___ / ___ ___ ___ ___ (month/year) CVS (3 digits) ___ ___ ___ Name on Card: ________________________________________________ Signature: ________________________________________________

	Omni Mandalay Hotel Reservations: 1-972-556-0800 Mention the IADD for special room rate of $139 single/double ALL ROOM RESERVATIONS MUST BE MADE BY SEPTEMBER 22, 2005 Room block cannot be held past this date. Reservations made after September 22 are on hotel availability basis only.
		Continental Airlines is the official carrier for this conference. Special fares are available by contacting your travel agent or Continental at 1-800-468-7022. Use passcode #UFNK7H when you make your reservations. (Additional online code #ZQS2)
	Avis is the official car rental company. For reservations, call 1-800-331-1600 and mention AWD Number J990601 to get special discounted rates.
	ONLY MEETING REGISTRATION AND ACTIVITY FEES SHOULD BE REMITTED TO THE IADD. HOTEL EXPENSES ARE THE RESPONSIBLILITY OF EACH REGISTRANT AND ARE PAID AT CHECK OUT TIME. Please mail completed registration form with check payments to: International Association of Diecutting and Diemaking 651 W. Terra Cotta Ave., Ste. 132, Crystal Lake, IL 60014 Phone: 1-815-455-7519 Toll Free: 1-800-828-4233 Fax: 1-815-455-7510 Email: staff@iadd.org Internet: www.iadd.org If paying by credit card, you may fax registration form with completed credit card information to 1-815-455-7510. *Be sure to make room reservations directly with Omni Mandalay (see above).*