R&DA's 2022 Spring Meet ing
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R&DA's 2022 Spring M eet ing
The Hot el Hershey
March 21-23, 2022
Hershey, PA
"NEW MILITARY CHALLENGE NEEDS & BEYOND"
Attendees will hear invaluable presentations by key gover nment officials, network with
decision maker s & receive updates regarding cr itical issues related to militar y feeding
around the world.
KEY SESSIONS:
- Work Group Sessions with Relevant Gover nment Agencies
- Special Combat Ration Workshops
- Updates on Militar y Nutr itional Feeding Progr ams
- Industr y Cor por ate Updates
- Tabletop Exhibition Showcase
- Militar y Assistance Progr am Updates
- Q& A Panel Discussions
- Much, Much, More!
RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT ASSOCIATES FOR MILITARY FOOD
AND PACKAGING SYSTEMS, INC.
16607 Blanco Rd., Ste. 1103, San Antonio, TX 78232
Tel: 210- 493- 8024 Fax: 210- 493- 8036 Email: r da@militar yfood.or g
Webpage:www.militar yfood.or g
GENERAL PROGRAM OF EVENTS
Program subject to change
Monday, March 21, 2022
1:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m. Registration & Information Desk
1:00 p.m. – 5:30 p.m. Exhibitor set-up
3:30 p.m. – 4:30 p.m. R&DA’s Boot Camp 101- Government/Military Marketplace
6:00 p.m. – 6:30 p.m. Newcomers' Orientation Workshop
6:30 p.m. – 8:30 p.m. Networking Welcoming Reception & Mini-EXPO
(Exhibits must be set-up by 5:30 pm)
Tuesday, March 22, 2022
7:30 a.m. – 8:30 a.m. Breakfast
7:30 a.m. – 2:30 p.m. Registration & Information Desk
8:30 a.m. – 3:30 p.m. General Sessions
• Keynote Address
• Military Service Updates
• USMC Field Feeding Updates
• Rations Workgroup Session
12:00 p.m. – 1:30 p.m. Networking Luncheon
12:00 p.m. – 1:30 p.m. R&DA General Board Meeting Working Lunch
1:30 p.m. – 4:00 p.m. Breakout Sessions
6:30 p.m. – 8:30 p.m. R&DA Hospitality Reception
Wednesday, March 23, 2022
7:30 a.m. – 8:30 a.m. Breakfast
7:30 a.m. – 2:30 p.m. Registration & Information Desk
8:30 a.m. – 2:30 p.m. General Sessions
• JCCoE Updates
• Military Assistance Program Updates
• DoD Nutritional Panel Discussion
• Combat Feeding Updates
12:00 p.m. – 1:30 p.m. Networking Luncheon
1:30 p.m. – 4:00 p.m. Breakout Sessions
6:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m. Closing Reception & Banquet
Thursday, March 24, 2022
7:00 a.m. – 8:30 a.m. Breakfast Grab & Go
R&DA’s 2022 Spring Meeting
March 21-23, 2022
Meeting Registration Form
RESEARCH & DEVELOPMENT ASSOCIATES FOR MILITARY FOOD & PACKAGING SYSTEMS, INC.
16607 Blanco Rd., Ste 1103 San Antonio, TX 78232 TEL: 210-493-8024 FAX: 210-493-8036 Corporate Email: rda@militaryfood.org
FULL MEETING REGISTRATION FEES:
SALUTATION : (Dr., Mr., Ms., LTC, COL, etc.) : Payment Payment
Received Received
NAME: By Feb. 28th After Feb. 28th
NAME FOR BADGE (Jim, Sue, etc.): Industrial/Individual
Members (2022 dues paid) $1199.00 $1319.00 =
TITLE:
Non-Member’s $1399.00 $1519.00 =
ORGANIZATION: 1st Time Company Attendee $1099.00 $1219.00 =
STREET: Federal Government $0.00 $ 0.00 =
DISCOUNTS:
CITY: STATE: ZIP:
TEL: CELL: Other = -______________
EMAIL ADDRESS FOR MEETING ROSTER: SPOUSE/GUESTS:
NAME OF SPOUSE FOR BADGE:
TEL: EMAIL:
EMAIL ADDRESS FOR MEETING CONFIRMATION: (Complimentary admission to the Welcoming Reception and Hospitality Reception only.
Admission to other meeting sessions and events is not included. Anyone consulting with,
or employed by, an organization eligible for membership with R&DA is not eligible
for this fee. If you plan on participating in the spouse/guest meals, please indicate below)
Is this your first R&DA meeting? Yes No
Will you attend the Banquet Dinner on Wed.? Yes No Spouse/Guest Meals $199.00 =___________
Number of Attendees: (There are no refunds or credit for meals received after February. 28, 2022)
(For Meal Count)
TOTAL AMOUNT = _______________________
Please list any special services: (accessibility, dietary, or other needs)
Credit Card No: Exp. Date: Name on Card: Signature: CVV/CVC
Credit Card Payment Check Payment PayPal Payment (https://www.militaryfood.org/spring-meeting)
Please return registration form, along with payment (US funds or Credit Card). Make check payments to R&DA, 16607 Blanco Rd., Ste. 1103, San Antonio, TX 78232.
You may also submit your payment via PayPal https://www.militaryfood.org/spring-meeting. Electronic receipts will be provided before March 14th. Registration fees
will be refunded if written cancellation is received by February 28, 2022, minus a $100 service fee. There are no refunds on cancellations received after February 28, 2022,
due to pre-payment requirements. NOTE: Attendees with special needs (accessibility, dietary or other needs) should make this known to R&DA at the time of registration.
HOTEL RESERVATION INFORMATION
A block of rooms is reserved at The Hotel Hershey at rates which apply to R&DA attendees
only: $219.00 single/double per night. Based on availability, attendees can reserve rooms three
(3) days before and (3) days after the meeting dates at the group rate of $219.00. All hotel
reservations must be made through the R&DA hotel link at
https://www.militaryfood.org/spring-meeting no later than March 3rd. The hotel will send
a room confirmation that will include your reservation number.IMPORTANT INFORMATION FOR ATTENDEES
ACCOMMODATIONS: R&DA’s 2022 Spring CODE OF CONDUCT: R&DA is committed to
Meeting will be held at The Hotel Hershey in Hershey, providing a professional, collegial, safe, supportive, and
PA. The Hotel Hershey is located at 100 Hotel Road respectful virtual meeting environment, regardless of a
Hershey, PA 17033-0400 person’s race, color, ethnicity, national origin, citizenship
REGISTRATION & FEES: Discounted registration status, age, religion, disability, status, gender, gender
rates are a member benefit, and you must be a member in identity, sexual orientation, genetic information, physical
good standing of R&DA at the time of registration to appearance or other characteristic (“personal
receive the discount. To check your membership status characteristics”). R&DA expects individuals to uphold
please contact admin@militaryfood.org. Details on the professional and educational purposes of R&DA and
membership are posted on the R&DA website at its events by respecting the rights, privacy, safety, and
http://www.militaryfood.org/membership. Discounted dignity of all persons. R&DA expects individuals to
rates are eligible only for “first time” new company exercise professionalism, consideration and respect in
attendees. R&DA will send a meeting confirmation to their speech and actions. R&DA expects individuals to
the email provided on your registration form when refrain from harassing speech and other harassing
payment is received and processed. Registration behavior.
provides access to all events to include receptions, meals,
all sessions regardless of topic, tabletop exhibits, TRANSPORTATION: The Hotel Hershey is located in
breakout sessions, and awards banquet. R&DA Members Central Pennsylvania, just 90 minutes from Baltimore
will receive access to briefings/presentations 7-10 days and Philadelphia, 2 hours from Washington, DC and 3
after the conference on the Members Only website page hours from New York City. The nearest full-service
at https://www.militaryfood.org/membersonly. Meeting airport is the Harrisburg International Airport (MDT)
fees received after February 28, 2022, will not receive the which is about 9 miles from the hotel. Other servicing
early registration discount. Electronic receipts will be transportation convenient to the hotel is the Amtrak
provided before March 14, 2021. Railway Station (PA-HAR) which is about 7 miles from
the hotel. Uber/Lyft, taxi, shuttle services and rental cars
PROGRAM MATERIALS: The program materials are the best way to get to the hotel. Complimentary self-
will be available on the Meeting Attendee Resources parking and valet parking is available. For further
webpage at https://www.militaryfood.org/meeting- information, please contact the Concierge at 717-533-
attendee-resources after March 11th. Program materials 2171.
will also be provided in a hard-copy format onsite in your
attendee packet. DRESS CODE: Appropriate dress for this conference is
business casual for civilians and class B uniform or
ROOM RESERVATION METHOD: A block of uniform of the day for military personnel. Dress code
rooms is reserved at The Hotel Hershey at rates which suggestion for the evening banquet on Wednesday is
apply to R&DA attendees only: $219.00 single/double semi-formal for civilians and ceremonial uniform for
per night. Based on availability, attendees can reserve military personnel.
rooms three (3) days before and (3) days after the meeting
dates at the group rate. All hotel reservations must be SPECIAL NEEDS: Persons with disabilities or special
made through the R&DA hotel link at needs, including any type of food restriction or allergy
https://www.militaryfood.org/spring-meeting no should indicate that request on the registration form or
later than March 3rd. Accompanied with your send a description of any services needed to
reservation, a completed registration form is needed. jcook@militaryfood.org before Feb. 28.
The hotel will send a room confirmation that will include
your reservation number. Please make your reservations SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES: Increase your
early as we will sell out of all rooms under our brand exposure by taking advantage of one or more of the
negotiated room block. Check-in time is 4:00pm and sponsorship or advertising opportunities provided at
check-out is 12:00pm. Hotel cancellations made less R&DA’s Spring Meeting. To discuss how we can help
than 72 hours prior may result in a penalty for up to two with your marketing goals, please contact Jan Cook
nights lodging cost. A limited number of government at jcook@militaryfood.org or 210-493-8024.
rate per diem rooms will be available to U.S. Federal
Government employees and all others will be charged CANCELLATIONS: Registration fees will be refunded
only $219 per night. After the cut-off date, these rooms if written cancellation is received by February 28, 2022,
will be sold from $285-$459 per night. Rooms are minus a $100 service fee. There are no refunds on
available three days prior and after the meeting if space cancellations received after Feb. 28th due to pre-
is available. payment requirements. Substitutions may be made but
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