RCA's 19th Annual Meeting:Weathering the Storm

February 20-22, 2009
Gaylord Palms Resort
Kissimmee, Florida

With those of us in the construction industry looking to stay ahead of the curve during this economic downturn, keeping abreast of current trends and gathering all the financial data we can has become a priority. RCA’s 2009 Annual Meeting will be an informative program with a focus on the economy.

Friday, February 20, 2009
6:00-8:00 pm  
Welcome Reception
Daytona 1 & 2

Saturday, February 21, 2009
8:00 - 8:45 am 
Continental Breakfast
Naples 1-3

8:45 - 9:00 am 
Welcome Remarks: Matthew Schimenti, Schimenti Construction Company, RCA President
Naples 1-3

9:00 - 10:15 am
Featured Speaker: Mark P. Vitner, Chief Economist, Wachovia Bank
Naples 1-3

10:15 – 10:30 am 
Break

10:30 – 11:45 am 
Featured Speaker: Scott Winstead, Principal, FMI
Naples 1-3

11:45 am– 12:00 pm 
Break

12:00 – 1:00 pm 
Lunch and Business Meeting
Introduction of Board of Directors and Advisory Board
Induction of 2009 – 2012 Board Members
Recognition of Outgoing Board of Directors & Advisory Board Members
RCA State of the Union/Committee Updates
Naples 1-3

1:00 – 2:15 pm
Retailers Panel featuring:
Tom Eckinger, Eckinger Construction Company
Kim Klinger, Sephora USA LLC
Tom McDermott, Limited Brands
Sam Pena, JACOBS
Moderated by Scott Winstead, Principal, FMI
Naples 1-3

2:15 – 3:00 pm 
Featured Speaker: Peter Strniste, Counsel, Robinson & Cole LLP
Naples 1-3

3:10 – 3:15 pm  
Wrap-up
Naples 1-3

6:30 to 9:00 pm 
Dinner Reception
Guests welcome (Additional fee required)
Naples 1-3

Sunday, February 22, 2009
8:00 am to 2:00 pm 
Project Management Training for Contractors and Retailers
Led by Jack Sims, Jack E. Sims & Associates
Naples 3

Project Management Training on February 22 is offered at no charge to members, prospects, retailers, and other interested industry professionals. Regardless of the size of your company--one Project Manager and one Superintendent vs. numerous Project Managers and numerous Superintendents--the top management priority is the same: Team Work. Getting everyone on your team on the same page of music and keeping them in tune project after project is no small task and it does not happen by accident. Getting your team in tune and keeping it in tune is the result of well defined job responsibilities, good technical skills and good managerial skills at all levels within the organization and constant review of policies and procedures to insure efficient operations and outstanding customer service. During good economic times, this is important. During difficult economic times, it is essential for survival. Customer Service has always been recognized as an important part of business. Universally, in many industries, the trend in recent years has been less customer service, not more. While it is unclear why this has happened, it is clear that this trend will have to be reversed by companies that intend to survive the current economic crisis. Customer service is a top priority and will be an essential ingredient for survival. Breakfast and lunch will be served. Space is limited so reserve your seat now.