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Chairman's letterOn behalf of the International Packaged Ice Association, Leah and I would like to welcome you to the 99th Convention and Trade Show at this stunning venue. The Hyatt Regency Hill Country Resort and Spa showcases true Texas hospitality with its countryside ranch charm and convenience to the city. Our host property is truly ONE OF A KIND.

This year’s convention features informative speakers and presentations, along with our exhibit hall and networking opportunities. The Convention will open Tuesday and Chris Dunn will be presenting updates in his FSMA & PIQCS session. Our Keynote speaker, Dr. Kevin Elko, a favorite of mine, will deliver an empowering message on developing leaders.

We are also excited to have a brand new feature session on “The Ten Best Practices of Family Businesses” presented by the Goering Center which is an organization our family has worked with and is affiliated with University of Cincinnati’s College of Business. This interactive workshop will focus on ways to implement the best practices in your family-owned or private business.

The Exhibit Hall will open Tuesday evening with an Election Day Party 2016! We will have monitors to watch election results and keep things lively in the Exhibit Hall. VOTE EARLY

Make sure to visit your Associate Members in the exhibit hall throughout the hall hours as they display a variety of equipment and offer services important to attendees. The exhibit hall is the venue for networking as well, so please show your support to the hard efforts of our exhibitors by your attendance.

We are also so pleased to offer not one, but two plant tours this year. Thank you to Mireles Party Ice and Reddy Ice for opening their doors to convention attendees.

Our evening events continue to be one of the highlights of our convention. We are asking people to wear their favorite sports team apparel for the Chairman’s Gala Tailgate party “Texas Style”. This evening is sure not to disappoint as the fun, exciting live music, and delectable food and libations will be one to remember. We will then close the convention on Thursday evening with an enjoyable cocktail reception and the passing of the gavel.

Leah and I are looking forward to seeing you in Texas!

From Tommy Sedler, IPIA Chairman

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hyatt reGenCy hill Country resort and spa

Escape to the beauty of the Texas Hill Country and experience unrivaled hospitality and premium services at our host hotel, the Hyatt Regency Hill Country. With the inviting charm of a Texas ranch house and the amenities of a luxury resort, this first class resort is the perfect place for families to gather for our Convention & Trade Show while also enjoying a wide range of amenities for relaxing, playing and dining.The Hyatt Regency Hill Country is built on 300 acres of a historic family ranch and offers the convenience of the city with the peaceful charm of the Texas Hill Country. With 500 upscale guestrooms, including 58 suites, we invite you to come experience true Texan hospitality at this authentic 4-star, 4-diamond Hill Country Resort.A few of the amenities are:

« Dining – The hotel offers a variety of delicious food and beverage options to choose from including locally-sourced, upscale fare with a Texas twist at Antlers Lodge, fun saloon setting at Charlie’s Long Bar, or a relaxed, casual, family-friendly atmosphere at Springhouse Café

« Top rated Golf Course – 27- hole upscale golf course designed by Arthur Hills

« Full service Windflower Spa - features 21 treatment rooms for massage, facials, manicure, pedicure and hairstyling

« Water playground – located on 5 acres including Texas shaped pool, whirlpool, cascading waterfall, activity pool, 950’ Ramblin River, Flow rider wave machine, 22’ water slide and man-made beach.

« Health Club – Well equipped facility and jogging/nature/bicycling trails

« Sports activities - Hard service tennis courts, bocce ball, horseshoes, cornhole toss and badminton court and sand volleyball court

« Camp Hyatt and family activities

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Convention aGenda

Monday, noveMber 7th Early Arrival Day 8:00am – 11:30am Executive Committee Meeting 10:00am – 6:00pm Registration/Hospitality Desk 1:00pm – 4:30pm Board of Directors Meeting 12:00pm – 10:00pm Supplier Optional exhibit set-up (Restricted to Suppliers only) 6:30pm – 10:00pm Board of Directors Dinner or Dinner on your own

tuesday, noveMber 8th

8:00am – 8:00pm Registration/Hospitality Desk 8:00am – 4:30pm Supplier Exhibit Set-Up (Restricted to Suppliers only) 8:00am – 12:30pm Mel Eads Memorial Golf Tournament Onsite at Hyatt Hill Country 12:00pm – 1:00pm Canadian Association of Ice Industries lunch meeting 1:00pm – 4:30pm FSMA and PIQCS Session Chris Dunn, Food Safety Advisor GFSI (Global Food Safety Initiative), IFS PACsecure packaging standards Pius Gasser, GCP Consulting 5:30pm – 9:30pm Exhibit Hall Grand Opening, Signature Cocktail Contest Election Day Party 2016!

Wednesday, noveMber 9th

7:00am – 7:45am Roger Breisch Memorial Fun-Run Walk 7:30am – 4:30pm Registration/Hospitality Desk 8:00am – 9:30am Breakfast in the Exhibit Hall 9:30am – 10:00am Welcome and Gold Sponsor Presentations 10:00am – 11:00am Keynote Speaker, Dr. Kevin Elko “I’m Strong if You’re Strong, Leadership By Developing the Gifts of Your People and Shaping a Winning Culture” 11:00am – 12:00pm Annual Business Meeting Recognition Awards

Wednesday, noveMber 9th (continued) 12:00pm – 1:30pm Lunch in Exhibit Hall (hosted by Suppliers)12:00pm – 2:30pm Exhibit Hall open 2:00pm – 3:30pm Ladies Pool Meet up – Spa Pool 2:30pm – 5:00pm The Ten Best Practices of Family Business Steve McLemore, Goering Center 3:30pm – 3:45pm Refreshment Break 7:00pm – 10:00pm Chairman’s Gala “Tailgate Party – Texas Style”

thursday, noveMber 10th

7:00am – 7:45am Roger Breisch Memorial Fun-Run Walk 7:30am – 1:30pm Registration/Hospitality Desk 7:45am – 9:00am Past Chairman Breakfast 8:00am – 9:30am Breakfast served in Exhibit Hall 8:00am – 11:00am Exhibit Hall Open 9:00am – 10:00am Focus Session – Public Affairs Chris Lamond, Thorn Run Partners 9:45am – 10:00 am Coffee Break 10:00am – 11:00am Rising Health Care Costs – Is Your retirement income keeping up?” John Sullivan, JLS Wealth Mangagement

11:30am Buses depart for afternoon Ice Plant Tours

11:45am – 1:30pm Mireles Party Ice Plant Tour & Lunch 1:45pm – 3:45pm Reddy Ice Plant Tour & Ice Bag

Throwing Contest 4:00pm Buses return to the hotel

5:30pm – 7:30pm Final Goodbye Cocktail Reception – Passing of the Gavel Open night to enjoy dinner with industry friends

Friday, noveMber 11th

7:00am – 11:00am Exhibitor Tear-downhave a saFe trip hoMe!

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Throughout his career Steve has demonstrated a talent for quickly grasping the big picture, developing concrete plans for success and building organizational momentum. He applies these skills when working with and educating Goering Center members, and connecting them with resources to help them grow. The Goering Center is located at the Lindner College of Business at the University of Cincinnati, and is a leading educational and informational resource center for family and closely held businesses.John Goering, a former University of Cincinnati accounting professor and registrar, launched the Center in 1989. Growing up in his family’s meat packing business, he recognized that family businesses often need communication assistance to successfully manage conflicts and disagreements. With input from John Goering, our Board of Advisors and others, the Center has compiled the Best Practices of successful family and private businesses. This interactive workshop will focus on ways to help implement the best practices in your family or privately-owned business.

public aFFairs 2016 and beyond

Chris Lamond, IPIA Consultant/ Thorn Run Partnersthursday, noveMber 10, 2016 9:00aM – 10:00aM

Chris will be joining us in Texas to share the Public Affairs committee successes and progress in 2015/2016 and what we can expect in the future.  His updates will include the

FDA, Conference of Food Protection, Canadian Food Inspection Agency, Cal Poly study, and other public affairs topics.

rising health care costs (is your retirement income keeping up?)John Sullivan, JLS Wealth Mangagement thursday, noveMber 10, 2016 10:00aM – 11:00aM

Everyone is seeing the challenges of ever increasing health care costs. John will present his thoughts and expertise on

the rising health care costs in this country and what you can do to understand how to manage them now and in retirement.

Dr. Kevin Elkoi’M strong iF you’re strong: leadership by developing the giFts oF your people and shaping a Winning culture

Dr. Elko received his Bachelors in Biology Education and Coaching from California University of Pennsylvania. He then went on to West Virginia University where he received

two Masters and a Doctorate and was later inducted into West Virginia University Hall of Fame.

He went on to intern at the United States Olympic Committee in Colorado Springs. In Sports, he has consulted with various successful

NFL teams including The Pittsburgh Steelers, The Dallas Cowboys, The Philadelphia Eagles, The Miami Dolphins and The New Orleans Saints. In college sports, Dr. Elko has worked with seven BCS National Championship Football Teams including The University of Miami, L.S.U., The University of Alabama and Florida State University.

In the business world, Dr. Elko focuses on helping organizations in the areas of Leadership, Goal Setting, and various other motivational topics. His corporate clients have included ING, Tyson Foods, Abbott Labs, LPL Financial, The Hartford, Genworth, Jackson National Life, Pioneer Investments, Morgan Stanley, Bank of America, Merrill Lynch, and Sun Life just to mention a few.

Dr. Elko is the author of four books, Nerves of Steel, The Pep Talk, True Greatness: Mastering the Inner game of Business Success and Touchdown: Achieving Your Greatness on the Playing Field of Business and Life.

Featured Keynote speaker

General sessionsFsMa and piQcsChris Dunn, Food Safety Advisortuesday, noveMber 8, 20161:00pM – 4:30pM

Join us for this opportunity to understand that ‘Times are a Changin’. Chris will provide details on the PCQI, Preventive Controls Qualified Individual requirements and

Building your FSMA Food Safety Plan. Chris will also be on site for several days and is available to meet one on one with producers to discuss and/ or review their food safety plans, HACCP and other topics. Contact Chris directly to schedule your 30 minute session cdunn@dunnworks.comgFsi (global Food saFety initiative) iFs pacsecure packaging standards

Pius Gasser, GCP ConsultingThis session will review GFSI and GFSI- recognized standards and review what IFS PACsecure means. It will also discuss why it is important to consider using IFS PACsecure-certified suppliers and how they can impact audits.

the ten best practices oF FaMily businesses (and how to avoid a family feud)Steve McLemore, Engagement DirectorGoering Center for Family and Private Business, University of CincinnatiWednesday, noveMber 9, 20162:30pM – 5:00pM

What does twenty-five years of research and active support of family owned businesses conclude? There are ten best practices that can dramatically increase the odds of success, growth, and longevity of family and private companies. Take advantage of the mistakes learned by others and avoid an unnecessary family feud.Steve McLemore, Member Engagement Director at the Goering Center for Family & Private Business, will be presenting on the topic. (continued, next column)

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hotel information/reservationsThe Hyatt is offering IPIA attendees a rate of $199 per night single or double occupancy plus applicable taxes (currently 16.75%) and $10 Resort fee per day.

Hotel resort fee includes the following: « (2) Complimentary bottles of water per day« Coffee, Tea in room and In Room

Safe« Internet« Self-Parking« 24-Hour access

to Health Club« Local/800/888

Telephone calls« Complimentary

general access to the Windflower Spa

« Bicycle Rental and Outdoor Games

« Full access to Golf practice facility, Golf Bag storage and preferred Golf Tee Times

« Tennis Court Rental (excludes equipment)« Complimentary use of self-service laundry facility

Host Hotel Policy – Due to hotel commitments, the Association requests that members and guests stay at our host hotel and book through the online link provided by IPIA/Suncoast Meetings on the IPIA website.

If you opt to stay at an alternative hotel please be aware that a $100 supplemental fee will apply per person to Full registrations and $50 per night for Exhibit Hall Passes

hotel reservation instructions« Online registration link is located at www.packagedice.

com/2016convention in the 2016 Convention and Tradeshow section

« Reservations by phone - If you choose to call the hotel directly please identify yourself as part of International Packaged Ice Association (IPIA) in order to get our special rate. Reservations can be reached at (402) 592-6464 or 1-888-421-1442

« Sleeping room guarantee – A credit card guarantee is required to hold your sleeping room. Cancellations made within 72 hours of arrival will forfeit (1) nights room & tax

ice plant toursMireles party ice plant tour and lunch

THuRSDAY, NOVEMBER 10, 201611:45AM – 1:30PM

Mireles Party Ice is an independent packaged ice company servicing the San Antonio and surrounding areas. Jesse started his first business in 1974 with a fruit and vegetable store, which later developed into a corner store specializing in draft kegs to go. After crushing bars of ice to sell with kegs for many years, Jesse (with some help from his son Jesse IV) founded Mireles Ice in 2001. From a meager 10 ton ice plant to today's two facilities producing 100 tons, Mireles Ice is expanding to a new state of the art facility. The new facility will utilize two existing P-34 ice makers, along with a new P-34XL and a Keith Walking

Floor ice bin, and 4 bagging lines. The Mireles family is proud to host this tour of their new production facility during the IPIA 99th annual convention.

reddy ice plant tour & ice bag throWing contest

THuRSDAY, NOVEMBER 10, 20161:45PM – 3:45PM

Reddy is again graciously opening their doors to IPIA attendees. We will be touring their San Antonio facility that produces 140 tons of production. This seasoned facility is unique in that it incorporates robotics in addition to two (2) manual lines and a block line.They are also hosting our 2nd Annual Ice Bag Throwing contest. This contest was an enormous hit last year and one of the highlights of the convention! Be sure to come out for some fun and witness the strength and agility of our Ice Men and Women.

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What is included in your registration/registration policies

registration policies

FuLL REGISTRATION ExHIBIT HALL PASS(Supplier’s must first have (1) full registration)

SPOuSE PACKAGE (only accompanied by a full registration)

Includes: « Access to all Convention & Trade Show

events, except for golf« (2) Breakfasts, (1) Lunch, Welcome

Reception and Final Reception, Chairman’s Party/Dinner, Plant Tours and Lunch

« Access to all Education sessions and events in the Exhibit Hall.

Includes:« Access to all events in the Exhibit Hall« (2) Breakfasts, (1) Lunch, Welcome

Reception« Plant Tours and Lunch

Includes:« Evening Functions in the Exhibit Hall

(does not include breakfast or access in the AM)

« Welcome Reception, Final Reception and, Chairman’s Party/Dinner

« Wine & Cheese Spa meet up

EARLY BIRDOn or before 9/1/16

REGuLAR 9/2/2016 – 10/15/16

LATE10/16/16 - convention

Full Registration member $595 $650 $715Full Registration non-member $825 $880 $945Exhibit Hall Pass member $375 $395 $425Exhibit Hall Pass non-member $475 $495 $525Spouse Package (must be accompanied with full registration) $425 $475 $495

« ATTENDEE BADGES – All paid registration categories, i.e., exhibit hall pass vs. full registration will be identified by the attendee’s badge holder color. Badges are monitored at all events. Badges are nontransferable and Event no-shows are not allowed to transfer the rights of their paid ‘seat’ to a non-paid attendee.

« REGISTRATION PACKAGES – Attendees are allowed into the events for which they have paid for as outlined under ‘What’s included in your Registration’.

« Individual event tickets are not sold on site or in advance except to IPIA members.

« Golf tournament refunds are allowed up to 14 days prior to the convention. After this date you may do a name change but there will not be any refunds.

« Online registration: www.packagedice.com/2016convention in the 2016 Convention and Tradeshow section

« PAYMENT – You have the option to pay by check or credit card. There is a 3% handling fee added to your invoice for those choosing to pay by credit cards. If you do not want to pay this fee, please be sure to send in check payment within (30) days of submitting your registration and no later than October 15, 2016.

« CHECKS – All checks should be made payable to IPIA and mailed to the IPIA office at 238 East Davis Blvd, Suite 213, Tampa, FL 33606.

If you need assistance with your registration or need a hard copy of the registration form please contact Suncoast Meetings at ipia@suncoastmeetings.com or (813) 852-1977

CANCELLATION POLICY: Refunds for registration fees will be granted if they are received 30 days prior to arrival date. There is no charge for substitutions/name changes. A $40.00 processing fee will apply to all refunds requested more than 30 days prior to arrival date. Cancellations prior to 7 days (but within a month) will be subject to a $100 processing fee. There will not be any refunds within 7 days of arrival although substitutions/name changes from same company will be at no charge. Refunds for golf and optional tours require 14 days notice.

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Mel Eads Annual Golf TournamentHYATT REGENCY HILL COUNTRY COURSEtuesday, noveMber 8, 2016 8:00aM – 12:30pM Hyatt Hill Country will be the host for our annual Golf Tournament/Outing. It is scheduled pre-convention this year so be sure to arrive early if you plan on playing. This course features a 200 acre, 27 championship golf facility and was designed by nationally acclaimed Arthur Hills. This course meets all the standards of a truly legendary golf club and will be a great backdrop for the IPIA golf tournament.PRICE: $170.00

Welcome Reception – Election Day Party 2016!3RD ANNUAL SIGNATURE COCKTAIL CONTEST tuesday, noveMber 8, 20165:30pM – 9:30pM

The Opening Reception in the Exhibit hall will be quite special this year as we theme our ballroom, red, white and blue with screens to watch the live Presidential Election results come in. Join us with our industry suppliers and colleagues for some patriotic fun along with the 3rd annual signature cocktail contest. Be sure to vote early.

NEW THIS YEAR –Supplier LunchIN EXHIBIT HALLWednesday, November 9, 201612:00pm – 1:30pmThank you to our Associate members for hosting the Wednesday lunch in the Exhibit Hall

Ladies Meet up at the Spa PoolWednesday, noveMber 9, 2016 2:00pM – 3:30pM

Come join our first Lady, Leah Sedler for a refreshing afternoon at the Spa Pool. Light snacks, Moscow mules and wine will be served.

Chairman's PartyTAILGATE PARTY – TEXAS STYLEWednesday, noveMber 9, 2016 7:00pM – 10:00pM

Join our sports enthusiast Chairman, Tommy Sedler and his wife Leah for an entertaining night of tailgating – Texas Style by the wood-burning limestone fireplace pavilion and pool. Wear your favorite team’s sports jersey or apparel and get ready for some great music and authentic Texas BBQ and cuisine.Come ready to kick up your heels with some Texas Two-Step and enjoy a beautiful evening under the stars!

Final Goodbye Cocktail ReceptionPASSING OF THE GAVELthursday, noveMber 10, 20165:30pM – 7:30pM

Please join us as we do the passing of the gavel from Chairman Tommy Sedler to Chairman Dann Ades. New this year is a business casual reception only with cocktails, hors D’oeurves and time to round out a great convention with industry colleagues. Enjoy your open evening to explore the cuisine of San Antonio!

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