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Unless noted otherwise, all events will take place on the 2nd floor of the Sheraton Oklahoma City Downtown Hotel. *Schedule is subject to change.

Sunday, September 18, 2022
 All Day Early Arrivals
Monday, September 19, 2022
3:00-5:00 PM Executive Board Meeting, Executive Boardroom, 2nd Floor
5:00-6:00 PM  Registration Desk, *Sheraton Lobby

5:30-7:30 PM

Welcome Reception, *Shuttles depart from Sheraton Lobby
Enjoy a hosted bar with appetizers at the home of RCI member and Woody Candy Company owner, Brian Jackson.

Event badge is required to attend. Pick up badges at RCI registration table located in Sheraton Lobby. Transportation will be provided, with a shuttle to and from the host hotel between 5:15-7:30 PM.
Evening Dinner on Own
Tuesday, September 20, 2022
7:00-9:00 AM  Board of Directors' Meeting (Breakfast Served) 
Kiamichi Room, 2nd Floor
7:30-9:00 AMBreakfast, 20th Century Ballroom, 2nd Floor
7:30-10:00 AM  Registration Desk, Century Foyer, 2nd Floor

9:00 AM

Education: Pecans: The Original Supernut 
Red Carpet Room, 2nd Floor

10:00 AM

Panel Discussion: Made in Oklahoma 
Red Carpet Room, 2nd Floor
11:30 AM-1:00 PM 

Lunch Buffet & Suppliers' Tell-n-Sell 
20th Century Ballroom, 2nd Floor

Enjoy lunch while mingling with attendees and visiting suppliers' table top displays.

Supplier members: To reserve space for table-top displays, register for the event and email: RCI Executive Director, Angie Burlison.
1:30-2:00 PM  Candy Clinic Set Up, Red Carpet Room, 2nd Floor
2:00 PM       
          

Education: Crunch Time: Nut-Based Confections 
Red Carpet Room, 2nd Floor

3:00 PM 
  
  

Candy Clinic (RCI Member Exclusive), Red Carpet Room, 2nd Floor
During this idea-sharing session, RCI members will present holiday ideas for the upcoming Christmas, Valentine's Day and Easter seasons. 

4:00 PM
 
 
  

Kettle Talk  (RCI Member Exclusive), Red Carpet Room, 2nd Floor
RCI members engage in an open discussion, asking each other questions about chocolate techniques, production, labeling and more.
Evening  Dinner on Own
9:00-11:00 PM 


 
 		Sweet Meet, *The Brick Room
After dinner, stop by RCI's networking reception hosted by Rebecca Craig of Marie's Candies, 2022-2023 RCI Board President.
 
Wednesday, September 21, 2022
6:30-8:00 AM Breakfast, 20th Century Ballroom, 2nd Floor
8:00 AM-5:00 PM Off-Site Confectionery Tours, *Departure from Sheraton Lobby
Evening  Dinner on Own
Note: Tour day travel time is approximate and dependent on factors beyond RCI's control.