Glass TEXpo™ 2010
April 15 - 16, 2010
El Tropicano Holiday Inn Riverwalk
San Antonio, Texas

Seminar & Event Schedule

Special Events - Thursday, April 15

2:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m.
Keynote Address by Dr. Bill Crawford Sponsored by JLM Wholesale
Moving from Surviving to Thriving: How to Bring More Clarity, Confidence, and Creativity to Your Business and Your Life!
Dr. Crawford will present the keynote address on Thursday, April 15. His speech is titled "Moving from Surviving to Thriving: How to Bring More Clarity, Confidence, and Creativity to Your Business and Your Life!" Everyone has heard the statistics - 75 percent of business owners and mangers today describe their lives as "very stressful." Frustration and burnout are common and almost everyone predicts it's going to get worse before it gets better. And even though everyone is experiencing more stress than ever, they are also
tired of traditional "stress management" and people giving them simplistic answers to life's complex problems. In the April 15 session, Dr. Crawford will address this problem by first giving us new information about why this level of stress and frustration is so prevalent, and then, using humor, common language and common sense, he will offer a step-by-step system for accessing the clarity, confidence and creativity necessary for success in today's world.

In addition to holding a doctorate in psychology from the University of Houston, Dr. Crawford is a licensed psychologist, author of four books and an organizational consultant. Over the last 25 years he has created more than 3,200 presentations for such organizations as Sprint, Shell, JPMorgan/Chase, PBS and many other organizations and professional associations nationwide. He has a unique perspective on life,which he shares with such humor and energy that he is constantly referred to as the "Steve Martin" of corporate America. In addition, his two PBS specials have been seen by more than 15 million people and he has been quoted as an expert in such diverse publications as The New York Times and Entrepreneur magazine, just to name a few.

8:30 p.m.
Dinner Cruise
Join the Texas Glass Association (TGA) at 8:30 p.m. on Thursday, April 15 for a Riverwalk Dinner Cruise. You will enjoy a great Texas style dinner while traversing the famous Riverwalk in San Antonio. Pre-registration is required for this event, so make sure to select the cruise when completing the registration form.

8:30 p.m.
Texas Hold 'Em Tournament
TGA will sponsor its first Texas Hold 'Em tournament at 8:30 p.m. Thursday, April 15 at the El Tropicano Holiday Inn Riverwalk. You can learn this game very quickly and you'll have lots of fun. Door prizes, snacks, and prizes for 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place winners! Space is limited so register now. Pre-registration is required for this event, so make sure to select the tournament when completing the registration form.

Special Events - Friday, April 16

9:00 a.m. - 10:30 a.m.
TGA Annual Awards Breakfast
Plan to attend the Texas Glass Association (TGA) breakfast on Friday, April 16 from 9:00 a.m. - 10:30 a.m. for its annual awards breakfast. Pre-registration is required for this event, so make sure to select the breakfast when completing the registration form.

Architectural Track - Thursday, April 15

10:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.
Hurricane-Resistant Glazing Systems
This session will review how the International Building Code (IBC) interprets hurricane-prone regions and what must be considered in fenestration product selection, with a focus on Gulf Coast requirements. Participants will learn how hurricane-approved products are designed, tested and installed. The difference between large and small missile impact requirements and where those zones occur on a building will be explained. The speaker also will discuss how the ASCE-7 wind load structural requirements affect the selection of a building's components and cladding.

Speaker: Greg Taylor, regional manager for YKK AP. He is based in Dallas.

11:10 a.m. - 12:10 p.m.
BIPV: Challenges and Opportunities for the Contract Glazier
Come and learn the benefits and challenges of building integrated photovoltaics (BIPV) as it relates to the contract glazing industry. Russ Huffer, CEO of Apogee Enterprises, whose company has spent millions researching this new technology and how it fits into a curtainwall system. Huffer will offer a no-nonsense look at BIPV and what he has learned after 20 years of research - and important issues of which the industry needs to be aware.

Speaker: Russ Huffer, Apogee Enterprises.

12:20 p.m. - 1:20 p.m.
Complying with Energy Codes and LEED
Several organizations, as well as city, state and federal agencies, are getting more involved in establishing and administering guidelines for energy use in buildings. This seminar will review how these codes affect the type of glass and glazing systems that are specified and installed. Participants will learn about ASHRAE energy guidelines and NFRC Certificates of Compliance to determine overall U-values for a system based on glass type. The speaker also will address how glazing systems can contribute to LEED credits.

Speaker: Tom Minnon, CSI, CDT, LEED AP, YKK AP regional manager. He is based in Derry, NH.

Business Management Track - Thursday, April 15

10:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.
Texas Construction Association - Working with the Texas Legislature
This presentation will discuss the value of the Texas Glass Association's membership with the Texas Construction Association; how TCA advocates on behalf of the glazing subcontracting industry; what new Texas laws affect your business; insight on the November general election; and expected construction industry issues for the 2011 legislative session.

Presented by: The Texas Construction Association.

11:10 a.m. - 12:10 p.m.
Economic Trends - Riding the Ebb and Flow Economic Trends in the Industry—and in the Region
Join one of the country's foremost experts on industry economic forecasting to learn what will happen in the glass and door and window industries, as well as a look at the region's economy. Come hear what some companies are already doing and how you, too, can manage the economic tides effectively.

Speaker: Michael Collins is an investment banker with a focus on the glass and window industries, an area in which he conducts extensive research. He publishes Industry Benchmark Survies, conducts semiannual industry updates webinars and writes a monthly article for Door & Window Manufacturer magazine.

12:20 p.m. - 1:20 p.m.
Workers' Compensation
Come and learn what you can do to keep cost down and losses under control. This is one seminar you don't want to miss.

Speaker: Fositi Marie Nicholson, OHST Loss Prevention Consultant, Texas Mutual Insurance.

Architectural Track - Friday, April 16

10:30 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.
Proper Application of Shower Doors, Mirrors and More
During this session, you'll see the safe and proper way to install all glass shower doors, mirrors and more. Hear some of the top tricks of the trade to make this portion of your installations run smoothly. Learn some of the pitfalls to avoid and how to tackle the job correctly the first time around to ensure no calls (aside from compliments) come back to your shop.

Speaker: Matt Docis, sales representative for C.R. Laurence Co., Inc. He is based out of Houston.

Business Management Track - Friday, April 16

10:30 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.
Getting Others to Get It! How to Ensure That What You Say Is Heard and Acted Upon
Ever tried to communicate important information to someone, only to have him or her become resistant, defensive and/or argumentative? As a manager or business owner, this can be a big problem, because either you spend way too much time trying to convince them of the value of your perspective, or you just get into a debate around "who's right?" In "Getting Others to Get It," Dr. Crawford goes way beyond "good communication skills" by showing participants what is really happening when others are being resistant and why just continuing to give them data doesn't work! Finally, he will show you how to motivate others to not only hear what you are saying as valuable information but also take more responsibility for acting on your suggestions.

Speaker: Dr. Bill Crawford of Crawford Performance Solutions in Houston.

Schedule At A Glance

Wednesday, April 14, 2010
1:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m. Registration Open
1:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m. Exhibitor Move-In

Thursday, April 15, 2010
7:30 a.m. - 8:00 p.m. Registration Open
8:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. Exhibitor Move-In
10:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. Seminars & Workshops
2:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m. Opening Keynote
3:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. Glass TEXpo™
6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. Welcoming Cocktail Party on the Show Floor
8:30 p.m. TGA Riverwalk Dinner Cruise (separate ticket required)
8:30 p.m. TGA Texas Hold 'Em Tournament (separate ticket required)

Friday, April 16, 2010
8:30 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. Registration Open
9:00 a.m. - 10:30 a.m. TGA Awards Breakfast
10:30 a.m. - 11:30 a.m. Seminars & Workshops
11:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. Glass TEXpo™
4:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. Exhibitor Move-Out