JOINT FIBER BUYERS/STA ANNUAL MEETING
June 28 - 30, 2009
The Westin
Hilton Head, South Carolina
The Fiber Buyers (GTMA/NCMA/NCTO/SCMA) and The Southern Textile Association (STA) are excited to partner in June of 2009 for a joint annual meeting at The Westin Resort & Spa on Hilton Head Island, SC.
Each of these organizations has been focused on educating their meeting attendees on key industry, economic, legislative, trade, and management issues. Since the focus of the past meetings has been so similar, it made sense to work together. While preserving and dedicating time during the meeting to address matters of significance primarily to the STA, meeting jointly with the fiber buyers and suppliers will enable both groups to plan and execute a much more impressive and value-added program than either could acting independently. In addition, a larger attendance will mean greater interaction among decision-makers within our industry.
| Saturday, June 27, 2009 |
| 5:00 p.m. |
Staplcotn Hospitality Suite
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| Sunday, June 29, 2009 |
| 2:00 - 3:00 p.m. |
STA Marketing Forum Committee Meeting
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| 4:00 - 6:00 p.m. |
STA Executive Committee Meeting
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| 3:00 - 7:00 p.m. |
Staplcotn Hospitality Suite
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| 4:00 - 7:00 p.m. |
Registration
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| 7:00 - 11:00 p.m. |
Reception & Dinner Dance
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| 8:00 p.m. |
Staplcotn Hospitality Suite
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| Monday, June 29, 2009 |
| 7:30 - 8:00 a.m. |
Registration |
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| 8:00 - 9:00 a.m. |
Cotton Breakfast Meeting
Presiding: Wally Darneille, NCTO Chairman, PCCA
"Industry Outlook and Opportunities"
Wally Darneille, NCTO Chairman
Plains Cotton Cooperative Association
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| 9:15 - 11:00 a.m. |
Joint General Session
Jim Netzel, SCMA Fiber Buyers Division Chairman
DAK Americas
"Cotton Update"
Anthony Tancredi
Allenberg Cotton Company
"Washington’s Focus on Regulatory Issues"
John Fee
Alston & Bird
"Trade & Legislative Update"
Cass Johnson
NCTO President
"Political Outlook and Congressional Agenda"
Rep. Larry Kissell (D-NC)
8th Congressional District
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| 1:00 p.m. |
Golf Tournament
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| 1:30 p.m. |
Beach Activities
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| 1:30 p.m. |
Bingo
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| 5:00 - 6:30 p.m. |
Staplcotn Hospitality Suite
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| 6:30 - 8:00 p.m. |
Reception
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| 7:00 - 8:15 p.m. |
STA Board of Governors Breakfast Meeting
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| Tuesday, June 30, 2009 |
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| 8:30 - 10:30 a.m. |
"Joint General Session"
Presiding: Jim Booterbaugh, STA Chairman
National Spinning Co., Inc.
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"Economic Outlook"
Dr. J. B. Penn, Chief Economist
John Deere
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"Global Military Hot Spots"
Invited Speaker from Paris Island, SC
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"Humorist"
David Ferrell
Inspiring Comedy, Inc.
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| 10:45 - 12:00 noon |
"STA Business Session"
Presiding: Jim Booterbaugh, STA Chairman
National Spinning Co., Inc.
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"Awards"
Larry Oates, Awards Chairman
Carolon Company
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"President’s Address"
Jim Booterbaugh, STA Chairman
National Spinning Co., Inc.
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Report of Nominating Committee
Mitch Hensley, STA Past President
Patrick Yarn Mills
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Click to download the Conference Registration Form
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Click to download the Westin Reservation Form
Textile Fundamentals Course
Wednesday, August 5, 2009
Gaston College East Campus
Textile Technology Center
7220 Wilkinson Blvd.
Belmont, NC 28012
The Textile Technology Center at Gaston College - East Campus, in partnership
with The Southern Textile Association is pleased to offer an overview of the world
of Textiles.
This program is ideal for business people who do not have a formal background
in textiles and who work with textile firms or firms that utilize textile products.
In the course of a half day program, the experienced and knowledgeable staff at
the Textile Technology Center will acquaint attendees with fibers, yarn and fabric
formation, the printing and dyeing of consumer products. The atmosphere is
informal, interactive, and involves some “hands on” learning at the centers well
equipped pilot facility.
This program will equip each attendee with the basic understandings to work
in a business sector where Textile terminology is a regular part of the ongoing
business process. You will receive a DVD, reference workbook and glossary of
terms for future use.
terms for future use.
As part of its mission to service the Textile Industry, this course is being offered
at a nominal fee of $35 to cover the cost of lunch and materials. We ask you to
register in advance so we can have enough materials on hand by filling out the
registration form (enclosed insert). The course will be offered on:
If you would like to attend The Textile Fundamentals Course and/or the Summer
Marketing Forum, please return the registration form in the pdf download below, along with payment to P.O. Box 66, Gastonia, NC 28053-0066.
Click to download the TEXTILES FUNDAMENTALS COURSE REGISTRATION FORM
2009 Summer Marketing Forum
Thursday, August 6, 2009
Gaston College East Campus
Textile Technology Center
7220 Wilkinson Blvd.
Belmont, NC 28012
| SUMMER MARKETING FORUM PROGRAM |
| Thursday, August 6th, 2009 |
| 8:30 a.m. |
Registration/Networking/Coffee
Textile Technology Center, Belmont, NC
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| 9:00 a.m. |
Introduction & Program Overview
Jim Booterbaugh, National Spinning Co., Inc.
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| 9:10 a.m. |
“A Retailer Perspective”
Benjamin G. Belton, President.
Benjamin’s Department Store
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| 9:40 a.m. |
“How a United Domestic Supply Chain Can Re-Energize Retail”
Kim H. Hall, Marketing Manager Fashion Apparel
Radicispandex Corporation
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| 10:10 a.m. |
“Re-Inventing Your Business In Tough Economic Times”
Eric Henry, President
T. S. Designs
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| 10:40 a.m. |
Break
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| 11:00 a.m. |
“Procurement and Financing Opportunities for Textiles”
Stephen E. Lamar, Executive Vice President
The American Apparel & Footwear Assn. (AAFA)
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| 9:00 a.m. |
Panel Discussion With Speakers
Jim Booterbaugh, National Spinning Co., Inc.
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| 11:45 a.m. |
Lunch
“ATME-I MEGATEX 2010”
Tom Kennan, Sales Manager
Mack Brooks Exhibitions
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| 12:30 p.m. |
“Balancing Imported Versus Domestic Sourcing”
Mark Hellwig, Vice President Supply Chain Management
La-Z-Boy
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| 1:00 p.m. |
“Market Climate In Industrial Fabrics”
Jeff Rasmussen, Market Research Manager
Industrial Fabrics Association International (IFAI)
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| 1:30 p.m. |
Panel Discussion With Speakers
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| 2:00 p.m. |
Adjourn
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Click to download the 2009 MARKETING FORUM PROGRAM and REGISTRATION FORM