Special Events Information

GENERAL SESSION AND KEYNOTE ADDRESS
Friday, October 18th
8:30 a.m. – 9:50 a.m.
Dallas Convention Center, Hall C Ballroom

Keynote Address by Mr. Henry Cisneros, CEO and Chairman, American City Vista

Sunbelt Builders Show 2002 is proud to feature Henry Cisneros, CEO and Chairman of American City Vista as the keynote speaker in Dallas. Mr. Cisneros will provide insight to the emerging and significant Hispanic market that will have sizable impact on the home building industry in the Southwest over the next ten year. Mr. Cisneros will provide key marketing strategies and impressive statistics that will change your marketing goals and will create new opportunities for everyone in the home building industry.

As the founder and chairman of American City Vista, Henry Cisneros brings executive and urban planning experience to the home building joint venture he formed with KB Home in August, 2000. Previously, Cisneros was President and Chief Operating Officer of Univision Communications in Los Angeles, the Spanish-language broadcaster that has become the fifth-most-watched television network in the nation. From 1993 to 1997, Cisneros served as the Secretary of the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development.

TEXAS SHOOT-OUT GOLF TOURNAMENT
Wednesday, October 16, 2002
Buffalo Creek Golf Club
1:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.

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*all proceeds benefit HOMEPAC of the Texas Association of Builders. Personal contributions only.

Description: Designed by Tom Weiskopf and Jay Morrish, Buffalo Creek has been rated the #1 best public course in the Dallas/Fort Worth area. Having received a Four Star Rating from Golf Digest "Places to Play", the course offers Bentgrass greens and Bermuda grass fairways. The overall design strategy of the course was to make every golfer use every club in the bag.

Enjoy the afternoon visiting with building professionals from across the Sunbelt region while playing golf at this challenging course. Entry fees include green fees, cart, range balls, drinks, prizes, $10,000 cash hole-in-one prize, chances to win trips to Europe and Florida, plus lots of fun. Transportation will be provided from the Hyatt Reunion Hotel. Shot-gun start but an individually based tournament with a Callaway scoring system.

WELCOME PARTY
Friday, October 18, 2002
Dallas Convention Center, Hall C
4:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m.

Join us for a networking event celebrating the opening of Sunbelt Builders Show 2002! The Welcome Party provides the ideal environment to relax and further network with industry colleagues and exhibitors on the tradeshow floor with live entertainment.

LONE STAR AWARDS PROGRAM
Friday, October 18, 2002

Ballroom of the Hyatt Reunion Hotel - Dallas, Texas
6:30 - 7:00 Cocktails
7:00 - 11:00 Dinner and Program
Black-tie optional

Description: The Lone Star Awards - the only statewide tribute to excellence in the remodeling industry. The event will showcase the work of the finalists in 23 categories. For further information click Lone Star Awards.

PRESIDENT's LUNCHEON & KEYNOTE SPEAKER
Dallas Convention Center
11:30 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.

Description: The President's Luncheon is the perfect opportunity to
share a meal and socialize with fellow professionals. This year's
luncheon program promises to be especially inspiring and rewarding with
the installation of the incoming Texas Association of Builders'
President.

Speaker: Marc Marsan, Founder, Marco Polo Explorers

The Keynote Speaker, Marc Marsan will strip back to the essence of your imagination, peel off inhibitions to reveal clarity of thought, jettison out of the rut onto fresh ground with these stimulating techniques that will keep you in touch with your creative senses. Learn how to maintain the sense of adventure in your design work and avoid the pitfalls of routine. Don’t copy; create! will become your mantra.

STAR AWARDS PROGRAM
Saturday, October 19, 2002
Ballroom of the Hyatt Reunion Hotel - Dallas, Texas
6:30 - 7:00 Cocktails
7:00 - 11:00 Dinner and Program
Black-tie Attire

Description: Ten years ago, the Texas Association of Builders launched the Texas Star Awards - the only statewide tribute to excellence in the home building industry. The awards program has gained national attention due to the exceptional homes, remarkable merchandising and inventive marketing programs. This year, the Star Awards has expanded to include states from across the Sunbelt region of Arkansas, Louisiana, New Mexico, Oklahoma, Texas and New Mexico. The event will showcase the work of the finalists in 58 categories.

Sunbelt Builders Show Client Day
Saturday, October 19, 2002
Dallas Convention Center, Hall C
10:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.

Sunbelt Builders Show was created for trade professionals to gain new ideas about the home-building industry, network with industry colleagues and see the latest in products and technology. On Saturday, October 19th we are opening the doors to all of your clients who may be in the market for new home-building products. What better way for them to see the latest trends and possibly pick up some new items for their home-building or remodeling projects. Simply have them complete a VIP Pass, obtained through Show Management by September 16, 2002 and admission is free. For more information, contact Jan Fratus at (972) 402-0094 x204.