MACHINERY DEALERS NATIONAL ASSOCIATION

EST. 1941

The 75th Annual Convention & Business MeetingThe MDNA 75th Annual Convention & Business Meeting is May 5 - 8, 2016 atThe Broadmoor, Colorado Springs, CO

The BROADMOOR is located in the heart of one of the most beautiful and historic places on Earth. The Pikes Peak region abounds with dozens of attractions that are open year-round and appeal to sightseers, nature, sports and adventure-minded travelers of every age.

Pikes Peak: America’s Mountain – Reaching 14,115 feet, scenic Pike’s Peak. Katharine Lee Bates penned “Ameri-ca the Beautiful” in 1893 after visiting the summit.

The BROADMOOR Pikes Peak Cog Railway – For 115 years, the Manitou and Pike’s Peak Railway has taken passengers to the 14,115 foot summit.

The Stables at The BROADMOOR – Experience unique western horseback riding.

Cave of the Winds – The oldest attraction in the Pikes Peak region. Be sure to check out their newest attrac-tions, Wind Walker Challenge Course and the Bat-a-Pult Zip line ride!

Cheyenne Mountain Zoo – America’s ONLY mountain zoo and home to the largest gira�e heard in North America, with more than 700 diverse and exotic crea-tures.

Colorado Wolf and Wildlife Center – Personalized one hour walking tours through the sanctuary guaranteed up-close view of the beautiful, majestic, and elusive wolf!

The MDNA Convention is open to MDNA Members, MDNA Premier Vendors, sponsors – and invited guests

Use the MDNA Special Group Rate Room Type: Group Rate

The BroadmoorCLASSIC $229SUPERIOR $249PREMIER $269

Hotel Cut-o� is April 1st

Please visit the hotel website for more information on additional hotel charges.

Reserve your hotel room now CALL: 1-800-634-7711

There are 2 ways

To Register for Convention: 1) Visit the online registration page for tickets fast!

2) Or, you may manually print the online form and sendit to the MDNA National O�ce by fax to 703.836.9303

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Book Your Hotel Rooms:

Schedule of Events

Thursday, May 5th 8:00 am - 12:00 pmBoard of Directors MeetingPreceded by a breakfast bu�et at 7:30 am, this meeting is open to represen-tatives of all companies that are MDNA members in good standing. Advance reservations are required

9:00 am - 5:00 pmConvention Registration, Exhibits, Catalog ShowAn opportunity to display up to 200 copies of one of your sales catalogs or brochures in the registration/exhibits area.

Noon - 2:00 pmWelcome Lunch Bu�etEnjoy a lunch bu�et and get reacquainted with your friends from around the world.

2:00 pm - 4:00 pmKicko� EventBe Ready for the Annual Fun Start to the Convention!Team Building Fun EventCasual Attire

7:00 pm - 10:00 pmROCKY MOUNTAIN “Hi” PARTYOur opening night Welcome Party will be held in the Broadmoor's majestic Cheyenne Lodge, located on the slopes of the Rockies high above the hotel itself. With spectacular views of the mountains and Colorado Springs it is the perfect venue to say “hi” to friends. Enjoy a cocktail reception on the deck designed around an outdoor �replace. Then the authentic lodge will be the setting for a bu�et dinner and lively entertainment. It is sure to be a high point of the convention!Cocktails and full dinner bu�et

Friday, May 6th 8:00 am - 9:00 amContinental Breakfast Bu�et

8:00 am - 2:00 pmConvention Registration, Exhibits, Catalog Show

9:00 am - 1:30 pmSpouse/Companion EventThe Spouse Event features a tour of the Garden of the Gods, a national landmark. You will experience dramatic views of 300 foot towering sandstone rock formations against a backdrop of snow-capped Pikes Peak and brilliant blue skies. Then we will visit historic downtown Manitou Springs. This artists' enclave is a treasure trove of art galleries and boutique shops. These activities will culminate with a wonderful lunch, where we will

enjoy our tradition of visiting with old friends and meeting new friends.• Casual Attire• Limited space available - Preregistration is required• Open to spouses and children only

9:00 am - 10:30 amFederal Bureau of Investigation – Anti Fraud Seminar Field agents from the Denver Field O�ce will take us through the many ways to protect our business and ensure that we take the necessary precautions to help keep machine tools out of the hands of bad guys as we do business around the world.

Topics include The Red Flags to Look for When Receiving Requests from Around the World:*Too eager to pay more for an item*Buying expensive items with no inspection or due diligence*Money coming from one country with machine going to another country

They will also cover these topics that every machinery dealer should know:* Export compliance and security* Correct ECCN numbers and determining when an export license is needed * How to get an export license when required to do so* General fraud problems and signals to look out for

10:30 am - 12:00 pmSeven Steps to Small Business Success Understanding and embracing the concept of Lifecycle Marketing. What’s the di�erence between businesses that thrive and those that seem to just survive? Successful businesses have a sales and marketing plan that brings in a constant stream of new prospects and maximizes the value of existing customers. This is done by understanding the principles of Lifecycle Marketing for Small Business-the seven steps thriving businesses are using to grow, nurture and retain valuable customers.

In this powerful and informative presentation, you will learn to analyze areas of opportunity in your business and develop a sales and marketing plan to open your customer �oodgates. You will also learn how these seven steps can help you:

• Drive more prospect tra�c without increasing your spending• Convert customers at a much higher rate• Squeeze maximum value out of your existing clients• Grow your referral business to have people begging to be your customer

Garden of the Gods

Schedule of Events

12:00 pm – 1:00 pmBu�et Lunch Prepare your own box lunch to take with you gol�ng or to any other afternoon activity or just �x a plate, sit down, relax and socialize.

1:15 pm – Shotgun StartOptional Golf OutingGolf with your fellow MDNA members on The Broadmoor’s Champion West Course skirting the base of the Rocky Mountains (additional charges apply). Or take part in one of the many available tours or activities. The afternoon is yours to enjoy all that The Broadmoor and Colorado Springs have to o�er.

7:00 pm – 11:00 pmPLAY at the Broadmoor’s Club Room (Optional event or free evening, the choice is yours)

Come PLAY at our private MDNA party in one of the Broadmoor’s most unique and fun rooms, appropriately called “PLAY”. Choose your partners and your opponents for bowling, billiards, foosball or shu�e board. Or if your favorite game is socializing you can PLAY at chatting and enjoying an open bar and The Broadmoor's casual cuisine. “PLAY” is designed as a luxury club room and is the perfect venue to network with your MDNA friends in an environment that only The Broadmoor can o�er.Join the fun at PLAY! * Optional event $75 per person, advance registration required * Casual Attire* Or, if you choose take advantage of all that Colorado Springs and the Broadmoor have to o�er including numerous restaurants, cafes and lounges on property.

Saturday, May 7th 8:00 am - 11:00 amConvention Registration

8:30 am - 10:30 amBreakfast & Annual MeetingYour MDNA President, O�cer Team, and Committee Chairmen will report to you on the progress and plans that our various committees and subsidiaries (Including Membership, Public Relations, Chapter Leadership, AMEA, and LOCATOR) are making to help maintain a strong and growing association. Also included in the Annual Meeting is the election of our National O�cers.

The Annual Meeting portion will start at 9:00 a.m. At that time all non-MD-

NA Members will be asked to leave the room.Attire: Jackets and ties required for presenters

10:30 am - 10:45 amMDNA Board of Directors MeetingThis meeting is open to representatives of all companies that are MDNA members in good standing. (Advanced reservations are required.)Attire: Jackets and ties required for presenters

11:00 am – 12:00 pmAMEA Presents “Family Feud”It’s time to play….Family Feud! Join AMEA as we present our own take on the popular television game show Family Feud. You and your fellow machin-ery dealers will be teamed up to form your own “Machinery Family” and compete against one another to test your machinery knowledge. The program is sure to be entertaining, educational and a great laugh. Even better, the winning team will walk away with some great prizes!

12:00 pm - 1:00 pmMDNA Lunch and Learn Webinar (a live version)Increase Your Relevance Through Intentional and HighImpact ContentPresenter: Jen Dalton, CEO of BrandMirror You will learn:

1. How to develop your personal brand and understand what content showcases your areas of expertise consistently 2.How to leverage evidence to build your credibility3.How to map out an intentional and e�cient social media strategy based on your business goals and strategic focus

7:00 pm - 12:00 amPresident's Reception and BanquetFollowing a cocktail reception in the elegant Pompeiian Room, the Broad-moor's world famous chefs will treat you to a culinary experience to remem-ber at the annual President's Banquet. Then dance the night away to a fabulous live band as our 75th Annual Convention comes to a close.Cocktail Attire

MACHINERY DEALERS NATIONAL ASSOCIATION

EST. 1941

The 75th Annual Convention & Business Meeting

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MDNA’s 75TH Annual ConventionFriday, May 6th Optional EventsPRE-REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED

No onsite registration can be accommodated

Spouse Event: Garden of the Gods Tour, Shopping and Lunch9:00 am Attending Spouse Name: ________________________________________________________________Company Name: _____________________________________________________________________Email: ___________________________________________________________________________Home Address: ________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________MDNA Golf OutingJoin us at The Broadmoor’s West Golf Course for an afternoon of friendly competition. All skill levels are welcome. This will be a shotgun start format and foursomes will be set up combining all skill levels.

Broadmoor West CourseGet ready for rolling fairways, multi-level greens, and demanding hazards at the stunning yet formidable West Course. Don't let the stunning mountain views distract you; the West Course may look like a postcard, but it o�ers a very challenging and rewarding round of golf. “One of the most beautiful courses you will ever play”, says Convention Chairman John Conroy.

· Shotgun start at 1:15 pm· $180 Per Person, Price includes green fees, and cart· Golf clubs and shoes are available for rental, so there is no need to bring your clubs

Name of Golfer: __________________________________ Golfer Skill Level or Handicap: ______________________________

__________________________________________________________________________________________________PLAY at The Broadmoor’s Club Room 7:00 pm - 11:00 pm Come PLAY at our private MDNA party in one of the Broadmoor’s most unique and fun rooms, appropriately called “PLAY”. Choose your partners and your opponents for bowling, billiards, foosball or shu�e board. Or if your favorite game is socializing you can PLAY at chatting and enjoying an open bar and the Broadmoor's casual cuisine. “PLAY” is designed as a luxury club room and is the perfect venue to network with your MDNA friends in an environment that only the Broadmoor can o�er.Join the fun at PLAY!

$75 per person, advance registration required

Name(s): _________________________________________________________________Company Name: ____________________________________________________________Email: __________________________________________________________________

Please Return This Form Via Fax: 703-836-9303 Or Email: o�ce@mdna.org before April 15th.