2008 Expo & Convention Schedule
Gaylord Texan Resort, Grapevine, Texas
All events held at the Gaylord Texan, unless indicated

 SUNDAY, July 20 ~ Exhibitor Move-In

6:30 am - 2:00 pm  (Separate Registration Required)
Texas Food & Fuel Expo Golf Tournament, 7:30 am tee time, Tour 18, Flower Mound
Sponsored by Texas Spurs & TPCA PAC

8:00 am - 2:00 pm  (Separate Registration Required)
TPCA PAC Sporting Clay Tournament, 9:00 am tournament, Elm Fork Clay Sports, Dallas
Sponsored by TPCA PAC

8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Exhibitor Move-In, Exhibit Halls B-D

10:00 am - 5:00 pm
Exhibitor Registration, Exhibit Hall D

1:00 pm - 5:00 pm
Attendee Registration, Exhibit Hall D

3:30 pm - 5:00 pm
TGCA Board of Directors, Austin Room 1&2

5:00 pm - 5:30 pm
TGCA YED Committee Meeting, Dallas Room 1

5:00 pm - 5:30 pm
Texas Spurs Membership Meeting, Grapevine Ballroom D

6:00 pm - 8:00 pm
TGCA Past Chairman’s & Board Dinner, Riverwalk Café
TPCA Board of Directors Dinner, Mission Plaza

7:45 pm - 11:00 pm (Ticketed Event - Separate Registration Required for Hold’ Em Tournament)
Texas Spurs Casino Party & Texas Hold ’Em Tournament, Grapevine Ballroom D
 ~ Texas Hold ’Em: 7;45 pm check-in and 8:00 pm tournament
 ~ Casino Party: 8:00 pm to 10:30 pm

 MONDAY, July 21 ~ 1st Expo Day

7:30 am - 10:00 am
Exhibitor Move-In, Registration, Final Touches, Exhibit Halls B-D

7:30 am - 4:00 pm
Attendee Registration, Exhibit Hall D

8:15 am - 9:30 am  (Ticketed Event)
Inspirational Breakfast with Guest Speaker Jim Morris “The Rookie”, Grapevine Ballroom C

9:30 am - 10:30 am
Exhibitor Trade Show Pre-Sell, Grapevine 5&6
 ~ 2009 Expo being held in San Antonio on Monday & Tuesday, July 20 & 21

9:45 am - 10:45 am
Educational Session, “Capturing the Hearts of Hispanic Consumers at Retail”, Grapevine 1 & 2

11:00 am – 4:00 pm
Exhibits Opens, Exhibit Halls B-D

11:30 am - 1:00 pm
Spouse/Guest Event with Guest Speaker Susan Warren, Palomino 1, Lone Star Tower, 3rd Fl
(FREE for Full Spouse Registrant, Registration is Required)

12 pm, 1 pm, 2 pm & 3 pm
$250 Cash Drawings: Attendee Prize Drawings & Buyer’s Drawing Sweepstakes

6:30 pm - 10:00 pm (Ticketed Event)
Opening Night Gala and Live Auction, Grapevine Ballroom C&D
 ~ An evening of fun and laughter with Comedian Buzz Sutherland
 ~ Kids Program “Pizza & Movie” with Gaylord Camp counselors
   (FREE for Youth Registrant, Registration is Required)

10:30 pm - 12:00 am  (By Invitation Only)
TGCA Chairman’s Reception, Chairman’s Dennis Kelley Suite

 TUESDAY, July 22 ~ 1st Expo Day

8:00 am - 9:30 am
TGCA Awards Breakfast, Grapevine 1 & 2 (Ticketed Event)
TPCA Chairman’s Breakfast, Grapevine Ballroom C  (Ticketed Event)

8:30 am - 3:00 pm
Attendee Registration, Exhibit Hall D

9:00 am - 11:00 am
Exhibitor Arrival & Food Preparation, Exhibit Halls B-D

9:00 am - 10:00 am
Exhibitor Breakfast, Booth 412, Sponsored by Owens, Oak Farms and Royal Cup Coffee

9:45 am - 10:45 am
Educational Session, “Customer Service Excellence - Make ‘Em Say “Wow!”, Grapevine 1&2

9:45 am – 10:45 am
Brand Meetings:  Alon/Fina - Grapevine 3&4, ExxonMolbil - San Antonio 5&6, Valero – Grapevine 5&6

11:00 am – 12:00 pm
Brand Meetings:  ChevronTexaco - Grapevine 1&2, ConocoPhillips – Grapevine 3&4, Shell – Grapevine 5&6,
CITGO – San Antonio 5&6

11:00 am - 3:00 pm
Exhibits Open, Exhibit Halls B-D

12 pm, 1 pm & 2 pm
$250 Cash Drawings: Attendee Prize Drawings & Buyer’s Drawing Sweepstakes

1:00 pm
TPCA PAC Silent Auction Bidding Closes, Members Lounge

2:00 pm
Bonus Bonanza Drawing, Members Lounge

3:00 pm - 7:00 pm
Exhibitor Move-Out