Members of the Gulf Coast Chapter of the Institute of Scrap Recycling Industries Inc. (ISRI) will be gathering June 16-18 in Grapevine, Texas, for the group’s annual convention.
Several noteworthy speakers have been invited to this year’s event, which takes place at the Gaylord Texan Resort and Convention Center, which is billed as a “luxury resort [with] three Texas-themed indoor atriums, restaurants, shops, clubs, and numerous indoor/outdoor activities.”
Caterpillar Inc. vice president Gerald Palmer will address attendees on Friday, June 17, as will former broadcast journalist and current motivational speaker Vicki Hitzges. Also on Thursday, a number of ISRI staff members will offer presentations on programs and efforts underway by ISRI at the national level. Additionally, an industry dialog session will be moderated by David J. Joseph Co. President and CEO Keith B. Grass.
On Saturday, June 18, more than half a dozen speakers have been scheduled, including Nucor Corp. Executive VP John Ferriola; Keywell Executive VP Philip Rosenberg; Manitoba Corp. President Brian Shine; E.L. Harvey & Sons owner Ben Harvey; and Aleris Rolled Products Division President John Wasz.
Social and networking opportunities include the Thursday golf tournament and clambake, the Friday opening reception and dinner buffet, and breakfast, lunch and evening banquet events on Saturday.
More information, including a downloadable registration form, can be found at www.gulfisri.com.
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