
SCHEDULE EXPO EDUCATION TOURS HOTEL

MONDAY, JUNE 22, 2015 - ARRIVAL DAY
1:00-5:00 pm |
Registration Desk Open, Coatroom
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1:00-8:00 pm |
Industry Expo Set-up, Salons D-I |
TBD |
Committee Meetings |
3:00 pm |
Associate Advisory Board Meeting, Singers |
4:30 pm |
Exhibitor Meeting, Salons D-I |
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Dinner on Own |
8:00 pm |
Next Generation Event, Off Site |
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RCI members in their twenties and thirties are invited to this fun mixer designed to help you get to know the next generation of industry leaders. |
TUESDAY, JUNE 23, 2015 - ANNUAL MEETING, EXPO & EDUCATION DAY
6:00-9:00 am |
Expo Set-up, Salons D-I |
8:00 am-3:00 pm |
Registration Desk Open, Coatroom
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8:00-9:00 am |
Welcome Breakfast & Annual Membership Meeting, Legends Ballroom |
9:00-10:00 am |
Education Session: Now Trending, Salons B-C
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Presenters: Bernard Pacyniak, Candy Industry
David Burton, The Capital Candy Jar |
10:00 am |
Expo Ribbon Cutting, Salon Foyers D-E |
10:00 am-3:00 pm |
Expo, Salons D-I |
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Lunch on Own |
12:00-1:00 pm |
Board & Board Spouses' Lunch, Singers |
12:00-2:00 pm |
Set-up for Candy Clinic, Salons A-C
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2:00-3:00 pm |
Reception & Business Card Exchange on Expo Floor, Salons D-I, Row 600
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3:00-5:00 pm |
Candy Clinic (RCI Members Only), Salons A-C
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Dinner on Own |
5:30-7:00 pm |
2015-2016 Executive Board Meeting, Robinson & Whitman
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7:00 pm |
2015-2016 Board of Directors Meeting, Robinson & Whitman |
9:00 pm |
Sweet Meet, Actors
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Stop by RCI's networking reception for a hosted bar after you return from dinner. |
WEDNESDAY, JUNE 24, 2015 - EXPO & EDUCATION DAY
8:00 am-2:00 pm |
Registration Desk Open, Coatroom |
8:00-9:00 am |
Breakfast, Legends Ballroom
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8:45 am |
Associate Member Meeting, Foyer D-E |
9:00-10:00 am |
Education Session: Marketing Outside of the Box, Salons B-C
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Presenters: Anna Dolle Bushnell, Dolle's Candyland, Inc.
Pam & Bill Hartley, Joy Lyn's Candies |
10:00 am-2:00 pm |
Expo, Salons D-I |
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Lunch on Own |
1:00-2:00 pm |
New Board Member Orientation, Writers |
2:00-3:00 pm |
Education Session: A Practical Approach to HACCP Planning, Salons B-C
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Presenter: Virginia Whetstone Maguire, Whetstone Chocolates |
3:00-4:00 pm |
Education Session: Getting Into Fair Trade, Salons B-C
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Presenter: Kip Walk, The Blommer Chocolate Company |
4:00-5:00 pm
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Kettle Talk Open Discussion (RCI Members Only), Salons B-C |
6:30 pm |
Reception, Salons D-E
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7:00 pm |
Awards Banquet, Salons D-E |
9:00-11:00 pm |
Sweet Celebration, Salons D-E |
THURSDAY, JUNE 25, 2015 - TOUR DAY
7:00 am |
Breakfast (tickets required), The Pantry in the Great Room
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7:00-8:00 am |
Registration Desk Open, Near Great Room |
8:00 am
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Buses Leave for Off-Site Tours
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6:30 pm* |
Buses Return to Hotel
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Dinner on Own |
FRIDAY, JUNE 26, 2015 - TOUR DAY
7:30 am |
Breakfast (tickets required), The Pantry in the Great Room
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7:30-9:30 am |
Registration Desk Open, Near Great Room |
9:45 am
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Buses Leave for Off-Site Tours
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6:30 pm* |
Buses Return to Hotel
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Dinner on Own |
*Note: All travel times are approximate and dependent on local traffic, construction and other factors that are beyond the control of RCI.
EXTEND YOUR STAY!
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June 28 - 30, 2015
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Extend your stay in New York City to visit the Summer Fancy Food Show. RCI members and attendees of RCI's Annual Convention & Industry Expo receive a discount to this largest specialty food trade event in North America. After registering for RCI's event, please look for the discount code in your confirmation email. |
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