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2009 MBNA
Monument
Industry Show
Indianapolis, IN


SCHEDULE OF EVENTS

2:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m. MBNA Board of Trustees Meeting
6:00 p.m. - 8:30 p.m. President's Reception & Dinner
(by invitation only)
Friday, January 23, 2009
8:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. MBNA Board of Trustees Meeting     
3:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. Registration Open    
5:00 p.m. - 5:45 p.m. Certified and New Memorialist Mixer
(by invitation only)
5:45 p.m.  Ribbon Cutting Ceremony at Exhibit Entrance
6:00 p.m. - 8:30 p.m. Opening Reception on Exhibit Floor
Saturday, January 24, 2009
7:00 a.m. - 7:00 p.m.  Registration Open
7:00 a.m. - 8:30 a.m.  Certified Memorialist Breakfast 
8:30 a.m. - 9:55 a.m. Restoration of the Sword of Sacrifice
Robert Youngs, CM, Smith Monument Company, Ltd.
8:30 a.m. - 9:55 a.m.  Give 'em the Pickle
Ruth Bell, CM, AICA, Bell Memorials
8:30 a.m. - 9:55 a.m.  Building Your Business with the Internet
Angelica Aiello, AICA, Monuments Sebastiano Aiello, Inc. 
9:55 a.m. - 10:20 a.m.  Refreshment Break
10:20 a.m. - 11:45 a.m.  Restoration of the Sword of Sacrifice
Robert Youngs, CM, Smith Monument Company, Ltd.
10:20 a.m. - 11:45 a.m.  Give 'em the Pickle
Ruth Bell, CM, AICA, Bell Memorials
10:20 a.m. - 11:45 a.m. Building Your Business with the Internet
Angelica Aiello, AICA, Monuments Sebastiano Aiello, Inc.
12:00 p.m. - 2:00 p.m. Luncheon and Keynote
Jerry Markbreit, Former NFL Referee
2:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m. Past President's Meeting
2:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m.  Exhibit Hall Open 
6:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.  District Meetings (TBD)
7:00 p.m. - 10:00 p.m. Canadian Night with Dinner
(by invitation only)
Sunday, January 25, 2009
7:00 a.m. - 7:00 p.m.  Registration Open
7:30 a.m. - 8:00 a.m. Worship Service
8:00 a.m. – 9:00 a.m. Memorial Service and Annual Membership Meeting
9:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. Certified Memorialist Exam
9:15 a.m. - 10:15 a.m. Manufacturer & Wholesaler Division Meeting
9:15 a.m. - 10:15 a.m. Supplier & Bronze Division Meeting
9:15 a.m. - 10:15 a.m.  Legislative Update
Carolyn Jacobi, MBNA Consumer Advocate 
10:15 a.m. - 10:45 a.m. Refreshment Break
10:45 a.m. - 12:10 p.m. Restoration of the Sword of Sacrifice
Robert Youngs, CM, Smith Monument Company, Ltd.
10:45 a.m. - 12:10 p.m. Give 'em the Pickle
Ruth Bell, CM, AICA, Bell Memorials
10:45 a.m. - 12:10 p.m. Building Your Business with the Internet
Angelica Aiello, AICA, Monuments Sebastiano Aiello, Inc.
1:30 p.m. - 5:00 p.m. Exhibit Hall Open
6:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m. Gala Reception
7:00 p.m. - 11:00 p.m. Gala with Casino Night for Consumer Advocacy
Monday, January 26, 2009
7:30 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. Registration Open
8:00 a.m. - 9:00 a.m. State/Provincial Association Officers Continental Breakfast
9:00 a.m. - 11:45 a.m. Exhibit Hall Open 
12:00 p.m. - 2:00 p.m. Closing Awards Luncheon
2:15 p.m. - 3:45 p.m. Board of Trustees Meeting & Orientation


For your convenience, an information desk will be open throughout the Convention to assist attendees with any questions.  Schedule is subject to change.