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NASPD Annual Convention
Registration Packet
Join Us Virtually & In-Person
March 3-5, 2021
Hotel ZaZa Memorial City
Houston, Texas
National Association of Steel Pipe Distributors • 1501 E. Mockingbird Lane, Suite #212 • Victoria, TX 77904
Phone (361) 574-7878 • Fax (361) 574-9347 • www.naspd.com
Hotel ZaZa Memorial City
Registration Information
Hotel ZaZa
Memorial City
9787 Katy Freeway
Houston, TX 77024
713-465-9292
Register now to receive the NASPD group rate of $175 per night.
Book your group rate by calling 1-888-880-
3244 Monday through Saturday 9 a.m. to 5
p.m. CST. Request the NASPD Room
Block (reference ID: NAC304)
Check-in time is 4 p.m. and check-out time
is noon. Rates cannot be changed at
check-in or check-out for guests who fail to
identify their affiliation at the time the
reservation is made. Cancellations must be
done by 4 p.m. CST one day prior to the
scheduled arrival time to avoid a penalty of
first night's room and tax.
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NASPD Annual Convention
Hotel ZaZa Memorial City
Houston, TX
March 3–5, 2021
All meetings are virtual (no in-person meetings).
All attendees are encouraged to attend the committee meetings.
The Executive and Strategic Planning Committee meetings are invitation only.
Wednesday, March 3, 2021
11:30 a.m. – 05:30 p.m. Golf Tournament – Memorial Park
Thursday, March 4, 2021
01:00 p.m. – 01:45 p.m. Strategic Planning Committee (Virtual)
01:45 p.m. – 02:15 p.m. Membership Committee (Virtual)
02:15 p.m. – 03:00 p.m. Program Committee (Virtual)
03:00 p.m. – 03:30 p.m. Executive Committee (Virtual)
03:30 p.m. – 04:30 p.m. 2020 Board of Directors (Virtual)
05:30 p.m. – 07:30 p.m. Welcoming Reception Outdoors – Kirby Ice House-Memorial
Friday, March 5, 2021
08:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. General Session (Virtual)
08:00 a.m. – 08:30 a.m. Annual Meeting of the Membership
08:30 a.m. – 08:45 a.m. Member Spotlight: Akbar Khowaja, GM & Partner, Metal
Networks AI
08:45 a.m. – 09:45 a.m. Speaker: “Navigating 2021 and Beyond,” Dan North, Chief
Economist for North America, Euler Hermes
09:45 a.m. – 10:00 a.m. Break
10:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m. Speaker: “Making it Count in Business and in Life,” Dave
Davlin, Professional Speaker
11:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. Panel Discussion: “State of the Industry,” Facilitator: Rye
Druzin, Steel Market Reporter, Argus Media
Panelists: George Thompson, VP, Commercial, Dura-
Bond Industries; Jack McCarthy, Senior VP, Supply Chain
Management and Technical Product Sales, MRC Global
12:00 p.m. – 01:30 p.m. Break
01:30 p.m. – 02:00 p.m. New 2021 Board Meeting (Welcome and Introductions) (Virtual)
02:00 p.m. – 03:30 p.m. Membership Discussion (Virtual)
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DEADLINE:
Feb. 18, 2021
2021 NASPD Annual Convention Registration Form
Mail registration and fees to: NASPD ● 1501 E. Mockingbird Lane, #212 ● Victoria, TX 77904
Fax registration form to: (361) 574-9347 or register online at www.naspd.com. If you have any questions, call
(361) 574-7878.
Registrant: _______________________________ Badge Name: ___________________ Member Non-Member
Spouse: __________________________________Badge Name: ___________________ New Member (application
submitted)
Company: ____________________________________________________Phone: _________________ Fax: _______
Address: _____________________________________City: __________________________ State: _____ Zip: ______
E-Mail Address: ______________________________________________________
Please check your registration selections and total fee: (A non-member can attend a NASPD meeting only one time as a non-
member. If they want to attend a second meeting, they need to submit a membership application prior to the meeting.) Total Fees
___Full Registration (Virtual) - $400 members for member & nonmembers _________
___Full Registration (Virtual) plus Welcome Reception $550 for members & nonmembers _________
___Welcoming Reception Only - $225 members & $300 nonmembers (includes COVID Discount -25%) _________
___Welcoming Reception Only for Spouse - $127.50 members; $150 nonmembers (inclu COVID Dis -25%) _________
___Press - General Session - $100 _________
___Golf Optional (includes lunch, limited capacity, first-come, first-serve, staggered start) - $125 mem/non _________
___Golf Clubs Rental - $50.00 (TaylorMade or Mizuno) Right Hand___Left Hand___Male___Female___ _________
___Golf Boxed Lunch: ___Club Sandwich, ___Cheese Burger, ___Chicken Sandwich, ___Veggie Burger _________
___List any dietary restrictions__________________________________________________________ _______ __
TOTAL REGISTRATION AMOUNT= _______
Reservations: No Fee for Registrants but Advance Reservation Required:
_____ I will attend _____ I will not attend Thursday, March 3, 2021, Golf Tournament.
Names: __________________________________________________________________________________________
_____ I will attend _____ I will not attend Thursday, March 4, 2021, Welcoming Reception.
Names: __________________________________________________________________________________________
_____ I will attend _____ I will not attend Friday, March 5, 2021, Virtual Membership Discussion.
Names: __________________________________________________________________________________________
REGISTRATION/CANCELLATION POLICY: ALL FEES MUST BE PAID IN ADVANCE BY CHECK OR C/CARD.
NO ON-SITE REGISTRATION. Only individuals with paid registration may attend the Annual Convention. You will not be
added to the attendee list until all outstanding fees are paid. The deadline for registration is Feb.18, 2021. A cancellation
fee of $50 will be charged for cancellations. Cancellation fees may be waived in certain health-related
circumstances.
Payment information listed below:
Payment Information: Credit Card or Check
Credit Card Type_________ Credit Card Billing Zipcode__________
Credit Card Number ___________________________________________________Expiration_____Security_____
Date___________________
SIGNATURE: _______________________________________ (Signature is required regardless of payment type)
Payment for late registrations will only be accepted by credit card. Payment needs to be paid in U. S. Currency.
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THE NASPD NEEDS YOU AS A SPONSOR
2021 NASPD Annual Convention
Hotel ZaZa Memorial City
Houston, TX
Here is another outstanding opportunity for truly effective marketing with your friends in the
industry during the NASPD Annual Convention. You will receive recognition in the printed
program, at each event and virtually. In order to obtain your first-choice sponsorship - don't
hesitate - fax the form below right away to the NASPD at 361-574-9347.
The deadline is Feb. 18, 2021. Your company will receive excellent exposure with any of
these advertising opportunities. If you have any questions, please call the NASPD at 361-
574-7878.
Note: Prepaid sponsors will have first choice of events.
There will be four levels of sponsorship. Sponsors will be recognized at their level of
contribution. These are the categories: Platinum - $2,500; Gold - $1,000; Silver - $700;
and Bronze - $350.
Take your pick of any of these great events:
______ 1. Sponsor of the Golf Tournament Platinum - $2,500 Gold - $1,000 Silver - $700 Bronze - $350
March 3, 2021
______ 2. Sponsor of the Welcoming Reception Platinum - $2,500 Gold - $1,000 Silver - $700 Bronze - $350
March 4, 2021
______ 2. Sponsor of the Virtual Convention Platinum - $2,500 Gold - $1,000 Silver - $700 Bronze - $350
March 5, 2021
Please check the event and the level of sponsorship.
Check enclosed for event(s) checked. Charge my credit card
Name: ______________________________________Company: _________________________________
Address: ______________________________________________________________________________
City: ____________________________________State: _________________ Zip: ____________________
Phone Number: ________________________________ Fax Number: _____________________________
Credit Card Visa ( ) MasterCard ( ) AMEX ( ) Expiration Date Mo/Yr. _________ Security Code _________
Credit Card #: ________________________Name on Credit Card: ________________________________
Address Where CC Statement is Mailed: ______________________________________________________
Signature: _______________________________________________
Signature required regardless of payment type. Payment must be received before Feb. 18, 2021 deadline in order
for sponsor’s name & company to appear on program and other advertising. No sponsor will be acknowledged
until fees are paid. Form must be signed to be processed.
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NASPD Privacy & Publicity Waiver
In consideration of your registration for any event hosted by, and/or the benefits of
membership in the National Association of Steel Pipe Distributors ("NASPD," "we," or "us"),
including your rights to attend such event and access and use our website, you agree:
1. NASPD and its affiliates (which include its licensees and advertising
agencies), and the employees, officers, governing persons, and agents of any of them (all
referred to here as "Authorized Persons") have the right to display, publish, transmit,
stream, reproduce, record, photograph, digitize, modify, alter, edit, adapt, sell, license, or
otherwise use and permit others to use (a) your name, image, likeness, appearance, voice,
professional and personal biographical information, and other personal characteristics and
private information, and (b) all materials created by us or on our behalf that incorporate any
of the foregoing (collectively, the "Materials") in perpetuity throughout the world in any
medium or format whatsoever now existing or hereafter created, including in magazines or
on any internet site, mobile app, or social media post. Authorized Persons may use
Materials in and on any print or electronic promotional materials, regardless of how
delivered or distributed or for what purpose, including for advertising, member relations,
public relations, publicity, and the promotion of NASPD and its membership, businesses,
programs, products, and services, without further consent from or royalty, payment, or
other compensation to you whatsoever.
2. NASPD owns all rights, including copyright, in the Materials and you hereby
assign to us any right, title, or interest you may have in or to them and all copyrights and
other intellectual property rights in the Materials arising in any jurisdiction throughout the
world in perpetuity, including all registration, renewal, and reversion rights, and the right to
sue to enforce such copyrights. You retain no right to review or approve Materials before
they are used by us, and you agree that we have no liability to you arising from any such
use, including from any editing, alteration, distortion other effects resulting from our use of
the Materials or their presentation of you. Any credit or other acknowledgment of you, shall
be determined by us in our sole discretion. We have no obligation to create or use the
Materials or to exercise any rights we have under these terms and conditions.
3. You hereby release, waive, and relinquish all Claims asserted in any
jurisdiction throughout the world and arising directly or indirectly from exercise of rights
under these terms and conditions by any Authorized Persons and/or any use of the
Materials. "Claims," as used here, means all claims, demands, actions, suits, damages,
costs, and expenses, including but not limited to claims for copyright or trademark
infringement, infringement of moral rights, libel, defamation, invasion of any rights of
privacy (including intrusion, false light, public disclosure of private facts, and
misappropriation of name or likeness), violation of rights of publicity, physical or emotional
injury or distress, or any similar claim or cause of action in tort, contract, or any other legal
theory, now known or hereafter arising. Further, you agree not to make or bring any Claims
against any Authorized Persons. You understand that NASPD is relying on your
undertakings in these terms and conditions, and that you shall have no right to terminate,
rescind, or modify them, in whole or in part.
SIGNATURE: _____________________________________________________________________________________
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PROTOCOLS FOR NASPD EVENT ATTENDEE PARTICIPANTS
COVID protocols for all in-person gathering:
● Events will be held outside or in an open-air facility (weather permitting).
● During registration & upon arrival—attendee will be required to:
○ Sign a liability waiver/indemnification document;
○ Answer a 14-day questionnaire.
● Face masks that cover an attendee’s mouth and nose are required to be worn at all times,
except when they are actively eating or drinking.
● Reception attendees must remain seated at their chosen table and must remain at the same
table throughout the entirety of the event.
● Entry—check-in safety and precautionary measures:
○ Temperature will be taken at the event entrance; if attendee’s temperature is 99 F
degrees or above, the attendee will not be admitted to the event;
○ Hand sanitizer will be provided to sanitize hands;
○ Liability waiver/indemnification document will be available at the event check-in
tables -- By attending, attendee assumes the risk of COVID-19 exposure and
transmission;
○ Signage will be displayed on how to correctly wear mask covering nose and mouth,
and what the expectations are for mask wearing;
○ Signage will be displayed on how to keep safe;
○ Check-in tables will have a six-feet separation guidance for check-in to avoid
congregation around the table.
● Tables:
○ Tables will be placed and shall remain spaced so that attendee sitting at the table will
have at least six feet distanced from other attendee(s) at that table and at any
another table;
○ Five attendees will be seated to a table with one vacant seat between each attendee;
○ Hand sanitizer will be provided at each table;
○ Attendee may only leave their chosen table to get food or drink and will then be
required to return to their chosen table;
○ A “How to Stay Safe Notice” will be displayed on each table.
● Common surfaces will be cleaned and disinfected regularly by event staff.
● Notices to follow CDC, city and state guidelines will be displayed – practice social
distancing, wear mask, wash hands/sanitize.
● Food service at meetings, events, restaurants will follow the guidance of the food service
providers according to their safety protocols.
● Marketing materials (print and digital formats) for event(s) will include COVID protocols:
○ NASPD website and conference material shall have a COVID notice on the top of the
page that is obvious and apparent stating:
■ At NASPD, the safety and health of our members is of the utmost importance.
Keeping in mind the current COVID situation and the local and state rules,
NASPD has implemented additional safety standards to our events and
activities. We appreciate and need our member’s agreement to these
standards and upholding the required safety measures to protect themselves
and others.
■ Please do not attend the event in person, if you have experienced the
following (virtual options are provided for the conference):
● Within the last 14-days, if you experienced a new cough that you
cannot attribute to another health condition;
● Within the last 14-days, if you experienced new shortness of breath
that you cannot attribute to another health condition;
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● Within the last 14-days, if you experienced a new sore throat that you
cannot attribute to another health condition;
● Within the last 14-days, if you experienced new muscle aches that
you cannot attribute to another health condition or a specific activity
such as physical exercise;
● Within the last 14-days, if you had a temperature at or above 100.4°
or the sense of having a fever;
● Within the last 14 days, if you had close contact, without the use of
appropriate PPE, with someone who is currently sick with suspected
or confirmed COVID-19.
■ All attendees are required to wear face coverings at the in-person events,
maintain social distancing and follow other safety guidelines required by
NASPD to maintain safety compliance with local, state, and CDC
requirements.
Other and additional sanitation and safety guidelines may be imposed by the management of the
event location. We will ask the management of the event location to advise the NASPD of their
COVID policies and ask how they can further help with the sanitization in the meeting rooms and
common areas.
COVID-19 questionnaire must be completed and signed by all staff, volunteers, attendees
and patrons upon check-in at the event.
1. Within the last 14-days, have you experienced a new cough that you cannot attribute to another
health condition?
2. Within the last 14-days, have you experienced new shortness of breath that you cannot attribute
to another health condition?
3. Within the last 14-days, have you experienced a new sore throat that you cannot attribute to
another health condition?
4. Within the last 14-days, have you experienced new muscle aches that you cannot attribute to
another health condition or a specific activity such as physical exercise?
5. Within the last 14-days, have you had a temperature at or above 100.4° or the sense of having a
fever?
6. Within the last 14 days, have you had close contact, without the use of appropriate PPE, with
someone who is currently sick with suspected or confirmed COVID-19?
I will wear a mask to all NASPD events and will only remove the mask when I consume drinks or
food and will replace the mask immediately after I finish my drink or food. The mask I use will cover
my nose and mouth.
(Note: Close contact is defined as within six feet for more than 10 consecutive minutes)
_______________________________ ____________________________
Signature Printed: Date:
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United Airlines
Valid travel dates
Feb. 28-March 8, 2021
NASPD 2021 Annual Convention
Houston, TX
You may book your airline reservation online at www.united.com and enter the Offer Code
ZJVF492586 in the Offer Code box when searching for your flights. This code can only be used
for United Airlines planes.
If booking through a travel professional or United Meetings reservations, please call 800-426-
1122 and provide Offer Code ZJVF492586.
If you are traveling outside of the United States, please call your local United Airlines
Reservation Office and provide Offer Code ZJVF492586.
United Air Mileage Plus Rewards:
Experience dependable, first-rate service and earn miles in Mileage Plus, United’s award-
winning frequent flyer program. To enroll in Mileage Plus, log on to www.united.com.
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Memorial Park Golf Course
1001 E. Memorial Loop, Dr, Houston, TX 77007
Optional Event Wednesday, March 3, 2021
Hole #2 Photo Credit: Mike Nuzzo
11:30 a.m. – 5:30 p.m. Golf Course - Staggered Start
$125 per player (members & nonmembers) (includes booking
and green fees, carts and tournament services, and box lunch)
$50 additional cost for golf club rentals (TaylorMade or Mizuno)
10Note: The following are locations and activities not coordinated by the NASPD. Activities are listed below as possible
suggestions to consider while in Houston but should be checked as times of operations are fluctuating. The
information/photos printed in this packet are from a variety of sources, including Trip Advisor, Yelp, Wikipedia, Houston Real
Estate, Houston Visitor Information Center, Hotel ZaZa and others.
Houston, Texas
Perfect Place for Adventure
Welcome to Houston! Discover year-round paradise with endless options to explore the
destination’s indigenous wonders and celebrated surroundings. Allow the Hotel ZaZa to
unlock the very best our city has to offer. Below is a brief overview and a sampling of
Houston’s best, but should you have any additional questions or would like more customized
adventures, please contact the Hotel ZaZa at 713-465-9292.
Attractions & Adventures
DOWNTOWN GUARD AND GRACE
Exceptional theatre, music, dining and Allen Center, 500 Dallas St, Houston, TX
entertainment opportunities await you in 77002, https://guardandgrace.com/
downtown Houston. 346-326-0789
BANTANGA HOUSTON ROCKETS VS.
908 Congress St., Houston, TX 77002 BROOKLYN NETS
https://www.batangahouston.com/ March 3, 2021, 6:30 p.m. CST
713-224-9500 (SUBJECT TO CHANGE)
Toyota Center, 1510 Polk Street, Houston,
TX 77002, Tickets & COVID Protocols
11DOWNTOWN THE ORIGINAL NINFA’S
2704 Navigation Blvd, Houston, TX 77003
https://ninfas.com/
HOUSTON SYMPHONY 713-228-1175
March 5-6, 2021 (SUBJECT TO CHANGE)
Beethoven’s Pastoral - Jones Hall
615 Louisiana St, Houston, TX 77002
https://www.houston-theater.com/
832-487-7050
THEATRE DISTRICT
https://www.houston-theater.com/
1-877-975-5596
SAINT ARNOLD BREWING
COMPANY
2000 Lyons Ave, Houston, TX 77020
https://www.saintarnold.com/
713-686-9494
Z ON23 ROOFTOP BAR
1121 Walker Street, Houston 77002
THE BREAKFAST KLUB https://www.zutrorestaurant.com/location/z-
3711 Travis Houston, TX 77002 on-23-rooftop-bar/ 346-330-3446
https://thebreakfastklub.com/
713-528-8561
12GALLERIA MOXIE’S
The Galleria is the best shopping area in 5000 Westheimer Rd #250
Houston because of its numerous stores. https://us.moxies.com/restaurant-
Just about every brand and product in locations/tx/uptown-houston-post-oak
America are available here. There is ample 346-571-6164
parking with garages near the indoor
multiplex mall but there also is consistent
traffic throughout the day surrounding the
Galleria. We recommend taking an Uber.
NORTH ITALIA
BLVD Place, 1700 Post Oak Blvd #190
Houston, TX 77056
CARACOL RESTAURANT https://www.northitalia.com/locations/housto
2200 Post Oak Blvd #160, Houston, TX 77056 n-tx-blvd-place/
https://www.caracol.net/ 281-605-4030
713-622-9996
THE ANNIE CAFÉ & BAR
MASTRO’S STEAKHOUSE 6 BLVD Place, 1800 Post Oak Blvd #6170,
Houston, TX 77056
1650 W Loop South Houston, TX 77027
713-840-1111
https://www.thepostoakhotel.com/restaurant
s/mastros-steakhouse/
713-993-2500
13HEIGHTS THE HEIGHTS THEATER
Anyone who works in downtown Houston March 3-4, 2021(SUBJECT TO CHANGE)
desires to own a home in the Heights. It’s Wynonna and Cactus
known for its charming A-frame and historic 339 W 19th St Houston, TX 77008
looking homes, revitalized eateries and http://www.theheightstheater.com/
sidewalks. You will find many popular bars
and restaurants in this neighborhood.
RAINBOW LODGE
2011 Ella Blvd, Houston, TX 77008
ALICE BLUE https://www.rainbow-lodge.com/
250 W 19th St, Houston, TX 77008 713-861-8666
https://www.alicebluehouston.com/
713-864-2050
SONOMA WINE BAR &
RESTAURANT - HEIGHTS
801 Studewood St, Houston, TX 77007
HAROLD’S RESTAURANT, BAR & https://www.sonomahouston.com
ROOFTOP TERRACE 713-864-9463
350 W 19th St, Houston, TX 77008
https://www.haroldsheights.com/
713-360-6204
14MEMORIAL CITY PERRY’S STEAKHOUSE &
A city-within-a-city, it is conveniently located GRILLE
in west Houston along the I-10 corridor, 9827 Katy Fwy, Houston, TX 77024
inside Beltway 8. Some large oil and gas https://perryssteakhouse.com/
companies, as well as the second largest 832-358-9000
medical campus are nearby. While it’s not too
far from central Houston, Memorial City holds
its own by offering great shopping centers
with less traffic and easier entrance to
popular venues. There are 100 diverse
restaurants satisfying every palate, bars,
hotels and much more.
BRENNER’S STEAKHOUSE
10911 Katy Fwy, Houston, TX 77024
https://www.brennerssteakhouse.com/#
713-465-2901
TASTE OF TEXAS
10505 Katy Fwy, Houston, TX 77024
https://www.tasteoftexas.com/
713-932-6901
KARBACH BREWING CO.
2032 Karbach St, Houston, TX 77092
https://www.karbachbrewing.com/
713-680-8886
TOWN & COUNTRY VILLAGE
750 Town & Country Blvd Houston, TX
77024, https://townandcountryvillage.com/
713-464-7353
15MEMORIAL PARK/RIVER BACKSTREET CAFE
1103 S Shepherd Dr Houston, TX 77019
OAKS https://www.backstreetcafe.net/
The Memorial Park and River Oaks areas 713-521-2239
border one another. Memorial Park offers
greenspace in the busy city connecting the
Galleria by passing through scenic River
Oaks to Downtown. It attracts the young and
old with its outdoor activities and historic
Beverly Hills glam-like homes of the super
wealthy.
BRASSERIE
1962 W Gray Houston, TX 77019
https://www.brasserie19.com/
713-524-1919
LA GRIGLIA
2002 W. Gray Houston, TX 77019
https://www.lagrigliarestaurant.com/
713-526-4700
16MIDTOWN FRONT PORCH PUB
This is a hip area outside Downtown for 217 Gray St., Houston, TX 77002
young professionals seeking rentals versus http://www.frontporchpub.com/
owning homes. Lots of upscale apartment 713-571-9571
options within walking distance to bars and
restaurants make this a desirable place to
live for 20-30 year-olds.
IZAKAYA
318 Gray St., Houston, TX 77002
https://www.houstonizakaya.com/
BRENNAN’S 713-527-8988
3300 Smith St, Houston, TX 77006
https://www.brennanshouston.com/
713-522-9711
OPORTO FOODING HOUSE &
WINE
125 W Gray St, Suite 500 Houston, TX
DAMIAN’S CUCINA ITALIANA 77019, https://www.oportomidtown.us/
3011 Smith St, Houston, TX 77006 713-528-0115
https://www.damians.com/
713-522-0439
17MONTROSE GEORGIA JAMES
The Montrose area is conveniently located 1100 Westheimer Rd Houston, TX 77006
between Midtown and River Oaks. Its artsy, https://www.georgiajamessteak.com/
eclectic style and trendy restaurants and 832-241-5088
bars have made it the popular hub for
Sunday brunching in Houston.
HAY MERCHANT
1100 Westheimer Rd Houston, TX 77006
https://www.haymerchant.com/
713-523-9805
EMPIRE CAFÉ
1732 Westheimer Rd, Houston, TX 77098
https://empirecafe.com/about/
713-528-5282
NOBIE’S
2048 Colquitt St Houston, TX 77098
www.nobieshtx.com
346-319-5919
18RICE VILLAGE/WEST MUSEUM OF FINE ARTS
Feb. 21-June 20, 2021 (SUBJECT TO
UNIVERSITY CHANGE)
Rice Village is located near Rice University, Hockney-Van Gogh: The Joy of Nature
the medical and museum districts and just a 1001 Bissonnet, Houston, Texas 77005
few miles from downtown and River Oaks. It https://emuseum.mfah.org/
offers walkability to a variety of diverse 713-639-7300
restaurants, bars and shopping.
HOPDODDY BURGER BAR
5510 Morningside Dr. Suite 100, Houston,
TX 77005
https://www.hopdoddy.com/
281-557-2337
RICE UNIVERSITY
6100 Main St, Houston, TX 77005
https://www.rice.edu/
713-348-0000
HUNGRY’S
2356 Rice Blvd. Houston, TX 77005
https://hungryscafe.com/
713-523-8652
RICE VILLAGE SHOPPING
CENTER
https://rice-village.com/
19SOUTHEAST HOUSTON KEMAH BOARDWALK
Southeast Houston encompasses many 215 Kipp Ave, Kemah, TX 77565
cities near NASA. It’s known for its https://www.kemahboardwalk.com/
aeronautical companies and coastal
activities. It’s becoming an attractive area for
retirees who seek waterfront homes and
warmer weather.
BOONDOGGLE’S & CHELSEA
WINE BAR (near NASA)
4106 E NASA Pkwy, El Lago, TX 77586
https://www.boondogglespub.com/
https://chelseawinebartexas.com/
B: 281-326-2739 & C: 281-326-5282 NASA
1601 E NASA Pkwy, Houston, TX 77058
https://spacecenter.org/
GALVESTON
https://fishingbooker.com/destinations/locati
on/us/TX/galveston TANGER OUTLETS
5885 Gulf Fwy, Texas City, TX 77591
https://www.tangeroutlet.com/houston
281-534-4200 (near Galveston)
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Cancellations
The registration fee for the NASPD 2021 Cancellation fees are $50 but may be waived
Annual Convention includes the direct cost of in certain health-related circumstances.
the various activities: reception, meals and
entertainment, all meeting sessions, meeting The deadline for annual convention
materials, speakers’ fees and expenses, registration is Feb. 18, 2021.
administrative expenses, audio-visual
equipment, freight and other similar
expenses.
Reservations
COVID Discount -25% Included Hotel ZaZa-Memorial City
Virtual Registration (mem/nonmen) $400
Non-member can attend one meeting before join
Virtual Registration + Welcome Reception
(mem/nonmember) $550
Welcome Reception Only (Mem) $225
Weclome Reception Only (Nonmem) $300
Weclome Reception Only (Mem/Spou) $127.50
Weclome Reception Only (Nonme/Spou) $150
Golf (Member/Nonmember). $125
Press – General Session $100
The deadline for registration is Feb. 18, 2021.
Only individuals registered may attend convention
events.
All fees must be paid in advance using a credit
card (MasterCard, VISA, or American Express)
or a check. Please register for the convention
online at www.naspd.com using the online The rate for a guest room is $175 per night
registration form. plus taxes. Reservations may be made by
calling 1 - (888) 880-3244 and refer to
NASPD Room Block (reference ID:
Late Fees NAC304)
Rates cannot be changed at check-in or
Due to COVID, a 25 percent discount was
check-out for guests who fail to identify their
applied to all registrations. There will not be
affiliation at the time the reservation is
any late fees. There is a $50 cancellation fee
made. Any guaranteed reservation not
but it may be waived in certain health-related
cancelled by 4 p.m. CST one day prior will be
circumstances.
subject to one-night room and tax and
21cancellation fee. Check-in time is 4 p.m. CST
and check-out time is 12 p.m. CST.
We have contracted a certain number of
rooms for this convention based on historical
numbers. If we use fewer rooms than our
room block, the NASPD will be required to
pay for the unused rooms. If we need more
rooms than our room block, there is a chance
the hotel will sell out or charge a higher rate
for rooms outside of our room block. It is
important that you book a room as soon as
possible. Transportation
Once you’re on the ground, your
transportation choices are as follows:
Travel A taxicab ride would differ depending on time
it takes to get to the hotel especially if there
is traffic. Taxi ride could be $70 and Uber and
Lyft could be $40.
Getting There:
Forecast
Please contact your local
airline/airport for COVID protocols.
Designated Airline for the Convention The March daytime average temperature is
70. The nighttime average temperature is
United has been designated as the official 55.
airline for the NASPD 2021 Annual
Convention. Call 1-800-468-7022 in the U.S. Bring layers allowing for warm to cool
Outside the United States, call your local temperature variances.
United Airlines reservation office. Be sure to
enter your discount code – ZJVF492586.
This code is good only for United Airlines What to pack?
flights.
It is always possible that you may find a
cheaper rate on another airline. If you qualify
for a Senior Citizen discount on United, you
will receive an even better rate.
All convention functions are business causal.
Note, this year the dinner will be held outside.
The Hall of Fame Award has been
rescheduled to 2022.
Bring layers for a range of temperatures from
warm to cool.
22Speakers (Virtual)
NASPD Golf Tournament
Memorial Park Course 8:30 a.m. – 8:45 a.m. Akbar
$125 per person/member Khowaja, GM & Partner, Metal
(Box Lunch Included)
Networks AI
Golf Club Rental is additional $50
“Member Spotlight,” Friday, March 5, 2021
11:30 a.m. – 5:30 p.m. CST
Wednesday, March 3, 2021 Akbar Khowaja has
been in the metals
distribution industry
for over 10 years
Welcoming Reception and is an expert in
inventory risk
Thursday, March 4, 2021 management. He
5:30 p.m. – 7:30 p.m. CST has helped
Kirby Ice House-Memorial numerous metal
Business Casual Attire service centers
.
increase their “earns & turns” through
business process improvements, technology
applications, and data analytics. He currently
Membership Discussion (Virtual) is one of the leads at Metal Networks AI. The
Friday, March 5, 2021 company’s vision is to enable a FASTER +
2 p.m. – 3:30 p.m. CST CONNECTED metals supply chain through
AI technology. They recently launched their
Press is not allowed in the D2D Buyouts Platform, which some NASPD
Membership Discussion members may be affiliated. He holds a
Masters degree in Engineering &
Management from Case Western Reserve
ZASPA University.
10 a.m.- 6 p.m. Thursday-Friday
9 a.m.- 8 p.m. Saturday 8:45 a.m. – 9:45 a.m. Dan North,
9 a.m.- 6 p.m. Sunday Chief Economist for North
American, Euler Hermes
“Navigating 2021 and Beyond,” Friday, March
5, 2021
Dan North is one of
North America’s
most renowned and
sought after
speakers on the
U.S. and Canadian
economies. He has
a unique ability to
break down complex
topics into
understandable
themes to create a highly informative and
engaging presentation. Dan continually
receives top ratings from the events he
keynotes and is held in high esteem by his
peers. Since 1996, Dan North has been with
Euler Hermes, the world’s oldest and largest
credit insurance company. As the company’s
chief economist for North America, he uses
23macroeconomic and quantitative analyses to speaking skills in the early 90’s as a national
help manage Euler Hermes’ risk portfolio of speaker in the public schools across
more than $250 billion in annual trade America. Combining his entertainment ability
transactions within the region. Prior to joining with a powerful message, he was
the company, Dan worked for Citicorp, using instrumental in the fight for education and
similar analyses to create outperforming against drugs. At the advice of friends
investment strategies. Dan North earned his working in corporate America, Davlin began
MBA from the Wharton School of Business. to develop presentations for the corporate
As one of the leading U.S. economists, Dan and association market and the rest is
North has appeared on CNBC, Fox Business history. He now speaks at numerous
News, ABC News Now, France 24, and corporate and associational conferences
Bloomberg Radio and Television. He has each year. From public school students to
been quoted by USA Today, Barron’s, CEOs, Davlin’s message has made a
Bloomberg Business Week, The Washington difference in the lives of thousands, and his
Post, Paris Le Monde, The Wall Street impact continues to grow each year as he
Journal, and New York Times. After having shares his philosophy and wisdom through
predicted the 2008/2009 recession and its speaking and writing.
implications accurately, Dan North was
ranked 4th on Bloomberg’s list of the 65 top 11 a.m. – 12 p.m. Rye Druzin,
economic forecasters in 2010. Dan North is a
well-known and frequent economic Steel Market Reporter, Argus
commenter on some of the world’s largest Media, Facilitator
and most influential media outlets, including “State of the Industry,” Friday, March 5, 2021
CNN, New York Times, The Wall Street
Journal, BBC, Washington Post, Bloomberg Rye Druzin is a steel
and more. He is often asked to provide Euler market reporter for
Hermes’ viewpoints on issues including the Argus Media, a
Employment and JOLTS reports, GDP, the London-based price
Federal Reserve, manufacturing, reporting agency
insolvencies, trade – including their impact on (PRA). Located in
North American businesses. Argus’ Americas
headquarters in
Houston, he has
10 a.m. – 11 a.m. Dave Davlin, covered the North
Professional Speaker, DTD American steel
Communications industry since January 2019. Prior to Argus,
“Making It Count in Business and in Life,” Rye worked for Texas-based newspapers
Friday, March 5, 2021 from 2014 through 2019 covering the oil and
gas industry across the Permian Basin and
Over 25 years ago, Eagle Ford shale fields.
Dave Davlin began
bringing smiles to
faces with a form of
entertainment he
developed as a
young boy. From
NBA and major
college arenas
across America to
the Summer
Olympic Games in Seoul, South Korea and
even to the world-famous Branson Strip.
“Travelin” Davlin has entertained people of
every age and background. His amazing
ability with basketballs even landed his name
and picture in the 1990 Guinness Book of
World Records. Davlin began to hone his
2411 a.m. – 12 p.m. Jack McCarthy, U S Steel Tubular. There he was responsible
Senior VP, Supply Chain for worldwide tubular sales and strategy of
tubular products. He managed over $3 billion
Management & Technical Product a year in sales; 98 percent in the oil & gas
Sales, MRC Global, Panelist industry. He is a graduate of Allegheny
“State of the Industry,” Friday, March 5, 2021 College with a Bachelor of Arts in Political
Science.
Jack McCarthy is
Senior Vice
President of Supply
Chain Management See You Virtually and in Houston!
and Technical Susannah, Gail & Amy
Product Sales for
MRC Global, the
largest pipe, valve
and fitting distributor
to the energy
industry in the
world. He leads an international team of
product experts, supply chain professionals
and inventory specialists, and is responsible
for the management of the global PVF supply
chain. McCarthy works closely with the most
respected PVF suppliers in the world to
support the upstream production, midstream
pipeline, gas utilities and downstream and
industrial sectors. Prior to joining MRC Global
with the acquisition of LaBarge Pipe and
Steel in 2005, he held roles in business
development, sales and sales management
in the industrial distribution industry.
McCarthy is a graduate of the University of
Illinois at Urbana-Champaign and is a former
vice president and board member of the
National Association of Steel Pipe
Distributors. McCarthy is a member of MRC
Global’s Executive Management Team.
11 a.m. – 12 p.m. George
Thompson, VP, Commercial, Dura-
Bond Industries, Panelist
“State of the Industry,” Friday, March 5, 2021
George Thompson is an energy and steel
executive with expertise in strategically
developing and leading commercial teams.
He is Vice President of Commercial for Dura-
Bond Industries. He has a history of
effectively creating and leading people and
organizations to long-term success in the
tubular and steel industries. He is skilled in
customer relationships, negotiation,
operations management, procurement,
strategic planning and business
development. Prior to joining Dura-Bond
Industries, he worked for almost 30 years for
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