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VAL-TEST ANNUAL SHOW AND MEETING The Val-Test Show is held in late January/early February of each year. We have approximately 120 Vendors and 60 Distributors in attendance. The Show is an 'order writing' conference where the Vendors and Members interact with each other. VAL-TEST RETURNS TO NAPLES FOR 2011 SHOW The VAL-TEST Group announced that the 2011 VAL-TEST Show will be held February 3rd through February 6th, 2011 at THE NAPLES BEACH RESORT in Naples, Florida. On January 23 - 26th, VAL-TEST members met with VAL-TEST Suppliers at the 2010 VAL-TEST SHOW at the Naples Beach Hotel in Naples Florida. On the first day, VAL-TEST members met to review 2009 and preview plans for 2010. New suppliers were discussed, as well as marketing programs such as the VAL-TEST EXTRA STIMULUS PROMOTION for March and April. Additionally members were presented with ideas pertaining to current trends that are affecting our industry, including....FACEBOOK, LEEDS CREDITS, STAYCATIONS and CASH FOR CAULKERS. On the second day, members attended the Supplier exhibits to discuss their plans for the up-coming year and take advantage of Show Specials. That evening, VAL-TEST sponsored a SUNSET party that featured an elegant selection of food and beverages and the sub tropical sounds of Steely Pan. At the party, Mike Coyne of AMES / TRUE TEMPER and Dave Irvin of MINWAX were honored with Supplier Appreciation Awards for their many years of hard work in support of the group. Congratulations to Mike and Dave and Thank You. On Tuesday, there were more Exhibits followed by a well-deserved Golf Outing. Steve Phillips of LEIGHT SALES, Chris Tague of TRUPER, Sean Lorden of RAFFERTY and Keith St. George, also of RAFFERTY, won the lowest gross award. Also on Tuesday, VAL-TEST members voted for their favorite new products, Grunt Products and Hot Headz were awarded first place in the Sundries and Hardware Divisions. Congratulations to the winners. On the third day, members stayed one more morning for extended appointments with select suppliers. This is an under appreciated addition to the Show. It is the best opportunity that our members have to spend extended time with those special suppliers. There was something very special about this year ’s show. Perhaps we were all glad that in spite of the recession we could still get together in this beautiful environment to take advantage of the specials and discuss marketing plans with our suppliers. Plus, we saw some great new products and displays. The member meetings, exhibits, weather, food, golf, show specials, new products, and open discussions were all great. The show was a success, and again, we feel that we put the group in a very positive light, which set us up well for the rest of the year - Thank you to all who participated.

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