Spring Meeting. April 8-10, 2018 San Diego, CA

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1 Spring Meeting April 8-10, 2018 San Diego, CA

2 2018 Spring Meeting Schedule Sunday, April 8 10:00 a.m. 5:00 p.m. Golf Event (Lunch Included) Carmel Mountain Ranch Country Club Located just 25 minutes from downtown San Diego, Carmel Mountain Ranch Country Club is one of the premier semi-private golf clubs in the greater San Diego area. Designed by Ron Fream, the course has hosted U.S. Open qualifying, the San Diego Open qualifying and many local events. 5:00 p.m. 6:00 p.m. Registration Open Lobby 6:00 p.m. 8:00 p.m. Welcome Reception Opening Remarks/Golf Awards Restaurant Terrace Monday, April 9 7:30 a.m. 12:00 p.m. Registration Open Scripps Hall 7:30 a.m. 8:30 a.m. Breakfast 8:30 a.m. 9:15 a.m. Welcome and NGMA Member Introductions 9:15 a.m. 11:15 a.m. Construction Contracts, Risks and Insurance Pete Fowler, President and CEO Pete Fowler Construction Services, Inc. Construction Contracts, Risks and Insurance is for anyone involved in construction, financing, owning, improving, maintaining or managing real property. Legal risks, administrative issues, sky-rocketing workers compensation costs, increasing fees and taxation and complicated insurance issues are only a few of the reasons why construction costs have not dropped. This presentation is designed to help you avoid the most common pitfalls that cause project shortcomings, defects, delays, cost overruns, legal disputes and headaches in general. 11:15 a.m. 11:30 a.m. Break

3 2018 Spring Meeting Schedule Monday, April 9 (continued) 11:30 a.m. 12:00 p.m. Fan Energy Regulation Lee Buddrus, President Acme Engineering and Manufacturing Corporation This presentation will review the current status of fan energy regulation for the Department of Energy, the American Society of Heating Refrigeration Air Conditioning Engineers 90.1 & TC5.1 Fan Technical Committee, and for various state by state energy codes such as the California Energy Code and Florida Building Code. This session will elaborate on the impact of energy regulation on greenhouse growers. 12:00 p.m. 1:00 p.m. Restaurant Terrace Lunch 1:00 p.m. 5:00 p.m. Afternoon on Your Own or La Jolla Kayak Tour (add-on tour option) Kayak La Jolla and the 7 Caves! This guided tour in La Jolla is a favorite of both locals and San Diego visitors. Explore beautiful sea cliffs and caves as you glide through the La Jolla Ecological Reserve filled with marine life. Paddle to Sunny Jim s Cave, the Arch Cave, the Clams Cave and other sea caves for amazing close-ups of sandstone formations. Witness sea lions, garibaldi, leopard sharks, shovelnose guitarfish and even the occasional dolphin on this sought-after La Jolla kayak tour. 5:00 p.m. Photo: Joanna DiBona SanDiego.org Evening on Your Own Photo: Joanna DiBona

4 2018 Spring Meeting Schedule Tuesday, April 10 7:30 a.m. 8:30 a.m. Breakfast 8:30 a.m. 9:30 a.m. State-of-the-Art Supplemental Lighting for Controlled Environments Dr. Bruce Bugbee, Professor of Crop Physiology Utah State University 9:30 a.m. 9:45 a.m. Break Lighting technologies for plant growth have been improving rapidly over the past ten years. Both High Pressure Sodium and LED technologies have nearly doubled in efficiency; and growers are rapidly adding and upgrading supplemental lighting in their operations. These improvements, however, mean that selection among options is more complex. Utah State University continues to conduct independent testing of the efficiency of fixtures for plant growth, and has worked with lighting companies to optimize the delivery of photons to leaf surfaces. This talk will summarize the results of that work. 9:45 a.m. 10:45 a.m. Helping Your Customer GROW Their Business! James Grouzos, Regional Sales Mgr., Central and South East US/South America P.L. Light Systems This session will provide an overview of some key aspects of greenhouse lighting from both a practical and technical perspective. Learn about what factors to consider when deciding between a LED vs. HPS lighting solution. 10:45 a.m. 11:45 a.m. Cultivating the Millennial Workforce Curtis Thornhill, CEO Apt Marketing Solutions Millennial. What image pops in your head when you say that word? Maybe an urban hipster? Someone who likes to dress ironically, brew, forage, ferment; enjoy his or her style and life. There s nothing in that description fundamentally at odds with horticulture. In fact, they seem to align pretty well. We just need to make that case to the young talent the greenhouse industry needs to carry it into the future, and we need to make it in their language.

5 2018 Spring Meeting Schedule Tuesday, April 10 (continued) 11:45 a.m. 12:15 p.m. Concurrent Division Meetings La Jolla Canyon Structural Member Meeting Component & Service Member Meeting 12:15 p.m. 1:30 p.m. Lunch and Annual General Meeting Scripps Ballroom 2 1:30 p.m. 5:00 p.m. Afternoon Activity-Volleyball 6:30 p.m. 7:30 p.m. Reception Restaurant Terrace 7:30 p.m. 8:30 p.m. Banquet Dinner Scripps Ballroom 2 Photo: Joanna DiBona SanDiego.org

6 Hotel Details Photo: Hilton La Jolla Torrey Pines Hilton La Jolla Torrey Pines N Torrey Pines Rd, La Jolla, CA Phone: The Hilton La Jolla Torrey Pines Website Room Rates Single/Double Occupancy: $219 (plus state and local taxes) Make your reservations online or by calling The reservation deadline is March 16, If reserving online please use the group code NGMA04. If reserving over the phone please mention National Greenhouse Manufacturers Association to receive the discounted rate. All rooms in NGMA s room block are available on a first-come, first-served basis. The negotiated room rate will only be available until the block is full or the deadline date is reached. Parking Information Overnight self-parking is $30 per car/night and valet parking is $40 per car/night. Rates are subject to change without notice. Travel Information Photo: Joanna DiBona SanDiego.org San Diego International Airport (SAN) 3225 N Harbor Dr. San Diego, CA Phone: Free, dedicated shuttle buses run continually to transport customers between the Airport and the Rental Car Center. Rental Car Agencies: Budget Enterprise Zipcar SuperShuttle: BLUEVAN ( ) Uber and Lyft operate across the San Diego area. Download their apps for availabilities.

7 Places to Eat Onsite Torreyana Grille (in the Hilton La Jolla Torrey Pines) For Reservations Call: (858) Casual, yet contemporary spot for seasonal seafood and drinks with acclaimed ocean views and a patio. R. Valentien (in the Lodge at Torrey Pines) For Reservations Call: (858) Photo: Hilton La Jolla Torrey Pines Intimate, wood-beamed eatery with elegant, seasonal American fare and a deck with golf-course views. The Grill at Torrey Pines (in the Lodge at Torrey Pines) For Reservations Call: (858) Sporty all-day grill with American fare and outdoor seating adjacent to a celebrated golf course. A Short Drive Green Acre Nautilus (approximately 0.7 miles from the host hotel) 3535 General Atomics Ct, San Diego, CA Stylish organic cafe by Brian Malarkey featuring produce grown in an on-site sustainable garden. Farmer & The Seahorse (approximately 0.4 miles from the host hotel) Torreyana Rd, San Diego, CA Photo: Hilton La Jolla Torrey Pines Enjoy the inventive dishes inspired by the bounty produced by local farmers, the freshest catch from the Pacific coastal waters, and more. Babboi Natural Gelato (approximately 5.5 miles from the host hotel) 8008 Girard Ave #150, La Jolla, CA An array of gelato flavors are made with organic ingredients at this quaint parlor with ocean views. The Taco Stand (approximately 5.9 miles from the host hotel) 621 Pearl St, La Jolla, CA Fast-food style tacos, burritos and churros served in a colorful shop with a retro vibe.

8 Things to Do in San Diego Onsite The Hilton La Jolla Torrey Pines has a variety of activities you can enjoy in your free time, without leaving the hotel! Enjoy the hotel s fitness center, pool, sundeck and tennis court. Relax at the luxurious spa, or play a round of golf at the world famous Torrey Pines Golf Course. A Short Drive Torrey Pines Gliderport (approximately 1.5 miles from the host hotel) 2800 Torrey Pines Scenic Dr, La Jolla, CA (858) Photo: Hilton La Jolla Torrey Pines Even if an adventure in the sky is not for you, this is a great place to grab a bite to eat with spectacular views. La Jolla Cove (approximately 5.5 miles from the host hotel) 1100 Coast Blvd, La Jolla, San Diego, CA (619) San Diego s most desirable spot for swimming, diving and snorkeling. The water is calm and the cove is ecologically protected. There is also a world famous dive site that is located in the La Jolla ecological preserve. Birch Aquarium at Scripps Institution of Oceanography (approximately 5.5 miles from the host hotel) 2300 Expedition Way, La Jolla, CA (858) Birch Aquarium at Scripps is the public outreach center for Scripps Institution of Oceanography at the University of California, San Diego. Girard Avenue and Prospect Avenues Near La Jolla Cove (approximately 5.6 miles from the host hotel) Photo: Next Level Sailing In the heart of La Jolla, these two streets are packed with high-end restaurants and stores. Enjoy a great walk in while shopping for souvenirs in a nice area. Sunny Jim Cave (approximately 5.3 miles from the host hotel) 1325 Coast Blvd, La Jolla, CA (858) Grab your sneakers and take a fun trip down a hundred-year-old hand-carved tunnel that leads to the only sea cave in La Jolla that you can enter by land! Also, don t forget to check out the cave store, it is packed with souvenirs and snorkel rentals. Photo: Joanna DiBona

9 NGMA Spring Meeting Registration Form April 8-10, 2018 San Diego, CA Registration and Cancellation Deadline is March 30, 2018 Cancellations must be submitted in writing on or before the cancellation deadline to receive a full refund (less a $25 administration fee). No refunds will be given after the deadline. All fees are in USD. NGMA Member Registration Rate $800 per person NGMA Non-Member Registration Rate $1,000 per person Companion Registration Rate $400 per person Additional Activities Golf Registration $85 per person Includes: Sunday reception; Monday breakfast, morning sessions and lunch; Tuesday breakfast, morning sessions, lunch, reception and dinner. Includes: Sunday reception; Monday breakfast, morning sessions and lunch; Tuesday breakfast, morning sessions, lunch, reception and dinner. Includes: Sunday reception; Monday breakfast and lunch; Tuesday breakfast, lunch, reception and dinner. Includes: Lunch and a round of golf at the Carmel Mountain Ranch Country Club. La Jolla Kayak Tour $35 per person Contact Information (Please complete one form per attendee; duplicate as needed.) Attendee Name (as it should appear on badge): Business Name: Street Address: City: State: Zip Code: Phone: Registration Rate: $ NGMA Member Non-Member Companion Golf La Jolla Kayak Tour Emergency Contact Name: Emergency Contact Phone: Meal Preference: Standard Meals Vegetarian Meals Gluten-Free Meals Please check here if you have any additional special dietary needs or require accomodations to fully participate in the Spring Meeting. A staff member will contact you to discuss your specific needs. TOTAL DUE: Check (made payable to NGMA in USD) MasterCard Visa Discover Card Number: Exp. Date: / 3-Digit Security Code: Cardholder Name (please print): Cardholder Signature: Billing Address (if different than above): Don t forget! You can register instantly online at via our secure server! Please return this form to NGMA at 2207 Forest Hills Drive, Harrisburg, PA 17112, via fax to or admin@ngma.com. For questions regarding this form or the Spring Meeting, please call