NADRA IS THE OFFICIAL SPONSOR OF

DeckExpo 2008 in Orlando, Florida
March 3 - March 7, 2008 (Inclusive of NADRA Events)

Embassy Suites - The Official NADRA Hotel for DeckExpo
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SCHEDULE AT A GLANCE

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March 3, 2008 - Monday
NADRA PRE-CONFERENCE CERTIFICATION COURSES
Deck Framing Connection Seminar - Simpson Strong-Tie. Time: 8 a.m.
Design Software to Increase Sales and Efficiency - DeckTools. Time: 1 p.m.

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March 5, 2008 - Wednesday
NADRA 4th ANNUAL MEETING. Time: 5pm to 7pm

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March 5 - 6, 2008 - Wednesday and Thursday
NADRA 3rd ANNUAL SILENT AUCTION. Time: During Exhibit Hours
Donate an Auction Item!
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Friday, March 7, 2008
GOLF OUTING - NADRA OPEN II. Time: 8:00 a.m. Shotgun Start
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EVENT DETAILS
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Deck Framing Connection Seminar
Date: Monday, March 3
Time: 8:00am - 12:00pm
Speaker: Jim Mailey, Simpson Strong-Tie
Description: This program will provide a better understanding of what may cause a deck to fail and what a code compliant deck would look like. The International Residential CodeŽ and International Building CodeŽ have requirements for post and column supports, post-to-beam connections, bearing requirements for joists, stair treads, stringers and post-to-guardrail connection requirements. This program will review the standards and methods used to satisfy those requirements. Also, we will review the issues that cause corrosion of metal connectors and fasteners, and Simpson Strong-Tie guidelines when selecting the proper connector and fastener.

Objectives: After successfully completing this course, you will be able to:

* Identify common causes of deck failures

* Put into practice standards and methods of code compliant connections
* Choose fasteners and connectors for specific applications

Credits/Designations: Upon successfully passing the test offered at the end of this course you will be certified for a period of three years for Deck Framing Connections. A Certificate will be issued. This course is produced and managed by NADRA as well as the exhibiting company.

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DeckTools - Design Software to Increase Sales and Efficiency
Date: Monday, March 3
Time: 1:00pm - 5:00pm
Speaker: Richard Oesterreicher, DeckTools

Description: Using DeckTools Design and Sales software, attendees will learn how immersive virtual worlds will help increase sales in both volume and value. Discover the efficiencies that software can provide to the back office by producing estimates and material take-offs while creating a deck design. This course covers initial setup, configuration, and a complete project design and estimating to give you the running start you need to put DeckTools to work for your

Objectives: After successfully completing this course, you will be able to:

* Use DeckTools software to increase sales
* Improve the effectiveness of written or emailed proposals
* Save time when creating detailed building plans

Credits/Designations: Upon successfully passing the test offered at the end of this course you will be certified for a period of three years for DeckTools Design and Sales Software. A Certificate will be issued. This course is produced and managed by NADRA as well as the exhibiting company.

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NADRA 4th ANNUAL MEETING
Date: Wednesday, March 5, 2008
Time: 5:00pm - 7:00pm

Description: NADRA's 4th Annual Meeting will include the election of new board members. Awards will be presented. See and hear the "Year in Review" to learn about the state of the industry and your trade association's involvement. Find out projections for continuing programs such as Deck Safety Month and the Merit Award. All are welcome. It will be an exciting time, so please plan on attending!

Note: Membership MUST be current in order to vote.

Sponsorships for Food and Beverage available.
Call 888.623.7248 or email info@nadra.org

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NADRA 3rd ANNUAL SILENT AUCTION

Date: During Exhibit Hours, March 5th & 6th
Where: NADRA Booth # 451
Description: The NADRA booth will again be full of extraordinary auction items for you to bid on. Last year's winners walked away with great values on NADRA member products and other items. Funds raised through the Silent Auction will go to support NADRA's programs as we go into our fourth year. Make sure to visit the NADRA booth and sign up for your Bidding Number early!

Donate an item for the Silent Auction! Great product exposure at DeckExpo!
Click here for the form!
Sneak a Peak at Auction Items to date!

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NADRA OPEN II
Annual Golf Outing - Kissimmee Bay Golf Course

NADRA THANKS ITS HOLE AND PRIZE SPONSORS!

Date: Friday, March 7, 2008
Time: 8:00am Shotgun Start, 1:00pm Awards Ceremony and Lunch
Where: Kissimmee Bay Country Club, 2801 Kissimmee Bay Cir., Kissimmee, Florida.
Description: The NADRA Open promises to be a fun day in the sun. Last year's event in Las Vegas brought out over 60 players, and a good time was had by all. Back for the second year will be a prize for the "Longest Drive with a 2x4".

Nominated as one of America's "Best New Courses" by Golf Digest, the Course meanders between a dozen water hazards, with wooded areas of century old oaks and towering cypress trees.
See the course at www.kissimmeebaycc.com. Don't miss the fun!

Transportation to be announced.

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This is a great opportunity to get your name out there in front of decision makers in our industry. Hole sponsors get the added benefit of placing literature/samples in the goody bag.

Lots of exposure for your company through signage, website, member communications, and Professional Deck Builder Magazine. Golf Prize sponsorships available too.

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Fore!

Bob Lett,
NADRA Board Member
Golf Tournament Chair
888.NADRA.4U (888.623.7248)
Info@NADRA.org