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Announcement
6th Annual CARE Conference - May 5-7, 2008
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Sandpearl Resort 500 Mandalay Avenue Clearwater Beach, Florida 33767 Phone Number: 727-441-2425 Sandpearl Resort |
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*All attendees, including speakers, must register and pay the registration fee for the conference.
6th Annual CARE Conference
You won't want to miss the 6th Annual CARE Conference in sunny Clearwater Beach, Florida. We have selected a beautiful and environmentally friendly venue for this year's conference. The Sandpearl Resort is a LEED Certified property which adorns 700 feet of Clearwater's sugar white beachfront.
If you answered yes to any of these important questions about the carpet recycling industry and its impacts, you need to join us in Clearwater Beach, Florida for the 6th Annual CARE Conference.
Hotel Reservations
Hotel reservations for the Sandpearl Resort can be made by calling 877-726- 3111 or 727-441-2425. When calling to make your reservation be sure to use the Group Code: Carpet America Recovery Effort. To take advantage of the group rate you must book your reservation by phone, online reservations will be charged at the normal rate. One nights reservation fee will be charged at the time of booking. Cancellations must be made 5 days prior to arrival.
In order to take advantage of the group discount rate, hotel reservations must be made on or before April 4, 2008. Due to the limited number of rooms available at the Sandpearl Resort, it is suggested that reservations be made at the earliest possible date to ensure availability.
Reclamation Center Tour
Quicksilver Recycling has graciously opened their doors to give the CARE Conference attendees an opportunity to visit an operating carpet reclamation center while in the Tampa Bay area. The date for the tour will be Monday, May 5, 2008. A shuttle bus will depart from the Sandpearl Resort at 10:00 am, with an estimated return time of 12:00 pm. An opportunity to reserve your spot on the tour will be avaliable during the conference registration process.
Environmental Protection Agency / Carpet America Recovery Effort Innovations in Carpet Recycling Award - New Award
The EPA/CARE Award was established to recognize innovation as it relates to any aspect of carpet recycling. As a relatively new undertaking, innovation is extremely important to the advancement and success of the Carpet Recycling Industry. For this reason, the EPA and CARE have chosen to honor the organization, team or individual that has pursued and demonstrated innovative solutions or processes that have positively impacted carpet recycling. This award will be presented for the first time in May of 2008 at CARE's 6th Annual Conference in Clearwater Beach, FL. The deadline for submission is March 3, 2008.
Interested parties may visit the EPA/CARE Award webpage or contact Jeremy Stroop concerning eligibility and submission criteria.
Golf Event
With a prestigious history steeped in tradition, the Belleview Biltmore Golf Club is committed to your total golf experience. A picturesque, championship course, skilled PGA golf professionals and personal club service. Designed by world famous golf architect Donald Ross, the Belleview Biltmore Golf Club has been an American favorite since 1925. With all this and more the 71-par championship course offers a challenging and scenic golf experience to the serious golfer or weekend player.
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LEED® (Leadership in Energy & Environmental Design) tour - Sandpearl Resort
The Sandpearl is proud to be a LEED resort. The Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) Green Building Rating System is the nationally accepted benchmark for the design, construction, and operation of high performance green buildings. LEED recognizes construction performance in five key areas of human and environmental health: sustainable site development, water savings, energy efficiency, materials selection and indoor environmental quality. Let us take you behind the scenes and explain how we proudly became a LEED facility.
The LEED tour will be offered May 7, 2008 at 1:00 pm. The tour should last about one hour. An opportunity to reserve your spot on the tour will be avaliable during the conference registration process.
Conference Sponsors
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Conference Sponsorship and Exhibit Opportunities Available
Contact Jeremy Stroop @ 706-271-7874 or