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Sunday, September 28, 2014

		Start Date	End Date	Start Time	End Time
STC Golf Event at San Antonio TPC		9/28/2014	9/28/2014	11:30 AM	6:00 PM	9/28/2014 11:30 AM - 6:00 PM Designed by PGA TOUR legend Greg Norman with player consultant Sergio Garcia, the Oaks Course reflects the TOUR's departure from the modern tournament style course (expansive grass areas and spectator mounding) to a more natural look and feel, without sacrificing the fan experience making it very tournament friendly. Price to play is $149 per player, which includes green fee, cart fee, range balls, bag gratuity, tournament setup and scoring Tee time is Sunday, September 28, 2014 at 1:00 p.m. Buses will pick up the golfers at the Hilton Palacio del Rio at 11:00 a.m. Par-72, 7,435 yard course Club rentals are available for $55 plus sales tax (payable at the pro shop) Course contests and prizes will be awarded to the winners Dress code includes a shirt with a collar, pants, slacks or bermuda-length shorts, soft spikes or tennis shoes.

Monday, September 29, 2014

		Start Date	End Date	Start Time	End Time
Exhibitor Set-up		9/29/2014	9/29/2014	8:00 AM	11:00 AM	9/29/2014 8:00 AM - 11:00 AM
(Closed) Board of Directors Meeting		9/29/2014	9/29/2014	8:30 AM	10:30 AM	9/29/2014 8:30 AM - 10:30 AM
(Closed) New Board Orienation Meeting and Lunch		9/29/2014	9/29/2014	10:30 AM	1:00 PM	9/29/2014 10:30 AM - 1:00 PM
Welcome Reception		9/29/2014	9/29/2014	6:00 PM	8:00 PM	9/29/2014 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM Includes good eats and open bar for all registered STC members and guests.

Tuesday, September 30, 2014

		Start Date	End Date	Start Time	End Time
Exhibitor Set-up		9/30/2014	9/30/2014	7:00 AM	8:00 AM	9/30/2014 7:00 AM - 8:00 AM
Call to Order & Anti-Trust Reminder		9/30/2014	9/30/2014	8:00 AM	8:15 AM	9/30/2014 8:00 AM - 8:15 AM Presenter: President Rick Doyle; General Counsel Bill Bell
Keynote Address: An Executive Economic Briefing		9/30/2014	9/30/2014	8:15 AM	10:15 AM	9/30/2014 8:15 AM - 10:15 AM Presenter: Brian Beaulieu, ITR Economics Review of short- and long-term U.S. and Global economic forecasts How the forecasts will directly impact the synthetic turf industry and STC members Suggested Management Objectives for STC members Business Cycle Phases that pertain to STC members Leading Economic Indicators that STC members should/must watch Economic insight on inflation, interest rates, and taxes Time-sensitive current events of public concern and how they are likely to affect the businesses of STC members. Instructions for moving forward
Critical Research Update		9/30/2014	9/30/2014	10:15 AM	11:15 AM	9/30/2014 10:15 AM - 11:15 AM Presenter: John Sorochan, PhD, Associate Professor, Field Safety Center, University of Tennessee Player Performance and Safety
Polymer Stabilization and Ultraviolet Resistance of Synthetic Turf Fibers		9/30/2014	9/30/2014	11:00 AM	11:30 AM	9/30/2014 11:00 AM - 11:30 AM Presenter: David Dyas, BASF How color, fiber shape, and polymer type affect u/v stabilization Stabilization challenges that exist today The future in the u/v stabilization of synthetic turf fibers
Crumb Rubber: Recent Air- and Water-Quality Studies and Other Information		9/30/2014	9/30/2014	11:30 AM	12:00 PM	9/30/2014 11:30 AM - 12:00 PM Presenter: Marke Jennings-Temple, Eng.D., Senior Consultant - Asia-Pacific, Sports Turf Research Institute (STRI), Brisbane, Australia What was released from SBR under worst-case laboratory conditions The results of in-situ air quality tests at a new and established field An update on World-first water quality research
Exhibitor Showcase & Lunch		9/30/2014	9/30/2014	12:00 PM	2:30 PM	9/30/2014 12:00 PM - 2:30 PM Connect with STC members, buyers, end-users, specifiers, and other local invitees.
Track #1: Sports Fields		9/30/2014	9/30/2014	2:30 PM	4:30 PM	9/30/2014 2:30 PM - 4:30 PM Insured (3rd-party) Warranties: The Real Scoop (with Q&A) – Glen Quackenbush, Scott Danahy Naylon Impact Testing Toolbox for Synthetic Turf Sports Fields and Playgrounds – Panel: Buzz Splittgerber, BuzzTurf; Mike Gentile, Sportslabs USA
Track #2: Landscape & Recreation		9/30/2014	9/30/2014	2:30 PM	3:30 PM	9/30/2014 2:30 PM - 3:30 PM Considerations and Potential Use of Synthetic Grass in Florida Landscapes – Jason Kruse, Assistant Professor, Turfgrass Science, University of Florida Benefits of Synthetic Grass as an Accessible Playground Surface – Mara Kaplan, Let Kids Play
Exhibitor Break-down		9/30/2014	9/30/2014	4:45 PM	6:00 PM	9/30/2014 4:45 PM - 6:00 PM

Wednesday, October 1, 2014

		Start Date	End Date	Start Time	End Time
Call to Order & Anti-Trust Reminder		10/1/2014	10/1/2014	8:00 AM	8:10 AM	10/1/2014 8:00 AM - 8:10 AM Presenter: President Rick Doyle; General Counsel Bill Bell
Fairwell Address		10/1/2014	10/1/2014	8:10 AM	9:00 AM	10/1/2014 8:10 AM - 9:00 AM Presenter: Chairman John Baize Chairman of the Board 2012-12 Executive Committee (Officer) of the Board, 2011-14 Board Director, 2010-14
Board of Directors Awards and Introductions		10/1/2014	10/1/2014	9:00 AM	9:15 AM	10/1/2014 9:00 AM - 9:15 AM Presenter: John Baize, Immediate Past Chairman Recognize valued service of outgoing board directors Introduce new board directors and officers
Remarks from New STC Chairman of the Board		10/1/2014	10/1/2014	9:15 AM	9:30 AM	10/1/2014 9:15 AM - 9:30 AM
Update and Open Discussion		10/1/2014	10/1/2014	9:30 AM	10:30 AM	10/1/2014 9:30 AM - 10:30 AM Presenter: Moderator: Davis Lee, InnovaNet Group Update and Open Discussion about the Current Options and Actual Practice for the Reclamation, Reuse, and Recycling of Synthetic Turf
Group Interactive Work Sessions		10/1/2014	10/1/2014	10:30 AM	11:30 AM	10/1/2014 10:30 AM - 11:30 AM STC’s Four Pillars of Strategic Priority: Advocate on Critical Issues Market Educate Retain and Recruit Members For Our European Members: Discussion of the European Synthetic Turf Industry and Market – John Baize, Moderator
Adjournment		10/1/2014	10/1/2014	11:30 AM	Not Specified	10/1/2014 11:30 AM - Not Specified

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