Palms Casino Resort
Information
Location
Deluxe Guestrooms offer spacious comfort and are available with two double
beds or one king size bed. These Deluxe Guest Rooms feature 27” televisions,
in-room safe, in-room refreshment center, coffeemaker, hair dryer, iron &
full size ironing boards, Internet access, complimentary USA Today
newspaper, and Aveda bath products.
Palms Spa
Everyone deserves a little R&R,
especially in Sin City. From body treatments to facials, and massages to
waxing in one of our treatment rooms, everything you need to rejuvenate
after a great night getting your fantasy on is a phone call away. With our
extensive cardio and workout equipment, you’ll be feeling the burn in no
time. Click on our Spa Menu for pricing information or call for
reservations, (702) 942-6937.
Shopping at the
Palms
Shopping at the Palms includes a
sundries shop, gift shop, tattoo parlor and jewelry store. The Palms also
has a hotel shuttle to The Forum Shops at Caesar’s Palace.
Hotel Dining
- Alize - Rooftop Dining
- Blue Agave - Latin American
- Bistro Buffet - Buffet
- Gardunos - New Mexican
- Little Buddha - Sushi
- N9NE Steakhouse - Steak & Seafood
- Nove Italiano - Italian
- Simon Restaurant & Lounge - American
- 24/7 Cafe - American
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Hotel Lounges
- Ghostbar
- Island Bar
- Moon
- The Playboy Club
- Rain
- Sidelines Sports Bar
- The Mint Hi-Limit Lounge
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Hotel Entertainment
- Pearl Concert Theatre
- Brenden Theatres
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Swimming
Opulent outdoor playground featuring two acres of swimming pools. Up to
three thousand guests can party in style, enjoying live concerts, DJs and
three incredible bars.
The Glass Bar, located under an elevated, glass bottomed deck pool provides
cool comfort for guests above. While providing unique scenery for bar
patrons below. The Waterfall Bar is hidden behind a cascading, 12-foot
waterfall. The Entry Bar greets guests as they enter our unique oasis of
pleasure.
Twenty-seven Cabanas let guests cool off in the shade. Each one features all
the comforts of home. A 32” LCD, speakers with individual volume control,
house phone, lighted fan, refrigerator, safe and luxurious furniture.
Golf
The hotel is situated around numerous private, semi-private and municipal
golf courses. The hotel will make arrangements for your group’s tee times.
Hotel Room
Reservations
Palms Casino Resort
The Palms Casino Resort is the host hotel for Glass Week and the BEC
Conference 2009. All official functions will take place at the Palms Casino
Resort. Rooms are $189/night, single/double. You may make hotel reservations
by contacting the hotel directly at (866) 942-7770. Use code HG0211C to
receive the GANA discounted room rate.
Bally’s Las Vegas
GANA has also contracted sleeping rooms at Bally’s Las Vegas. No official
functions will take place at this hotel. However, you may choose to make
hotel reservations here for $139/night, single/double. You may make hotel
room reservations by contacting Bally’s directly at (800) 634-3434. Use code
SBGAN9 to receive the GANA discounted room rate.
Reservation Deadline:
January 12, 2009
Scheduled Activities
Golf Tournament
Arroyo Golf Club, Las Vegas, NV
Modified Scramble
Shotgun Start - 12:00 p.m., Sunday, February 15, 2009
Gently swaying palms,
cascading waterfalls, and emerald green fairways weave a colorful tapestry
that sprawls across the rolling terrain of what once was a desert. At Red
Rock Country Club, the sculpting hands of nature and time have been artfully
aided by the timeless design of a modern day master, Arnold Palmer.
GANA will have access to
only one golf course. You must be a registrant to play. All entries will be
processed on a first-come, first served basis. Men and women playing in
the golf tournament will play by the same rules. We will be playing a
modified scramble with mixed teams. This format will narrow the playing time
to 4 or 4 1/2 hours. The golf course is approximately 25 minutes from the
hotel. To be eligible you must send in your certified handicap “and/or
abouta.” Entry deadline is January 12, 2009. No refunds if you cancel
20 days or less prior to tournament date. Send your entry now to prevent
being placed on the waiting list.
The entry fee of $165 will
include setup, driving range, scoring, prizes, box lunch and cart rental.
Callaway golf clubs are available for rental at $60 per set. Please note on
the registration form whether right or left handed clubs are preferred.
Prepayment required - see Registration Form. If you have any pairing
requests, please contact the GANA office.
Other Activities
Places of
Interest
- Fountains at Bellagio
- Shark Reef - Mandalay Bay
- Masquerade in the Sky - Rio All-Suites Resort and Casino
- Hoover Dam
- Grand Canyon (and Grand Canyon Skywalk)
- Eiffel Tower - Paris Resort and Casino
- Guggenheim Hermitage Museum - Venetian
- Lion Habitat - MGM Grand
- Manhattan Express Roller Coaster - New York-New York
- Siegfried and Roy’s Secret Garden and Habitat - Mirage
- Volcano - Mirage
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Shopping
- Belz Factory Outlet World
- Miracle Mile - Planet Hollywood
- Fashion Outlet of Las Vegas
- Fashion Show Mall
- Forum Shops at Caesars Palace
- Grand Canal Shoppes at the Venetian
Nightlife
- Coyote Ugly Bar & Dance Saloon - New York-New York
- Curve - Planet Hollywood
- The Ghost Bar - Palms Resort Casino
- Insomnia - Planet Hollywood
- Light - Bellagio
- Tao - Venetian Resort
- VooDoo Lounge - Rio All-Suites Resort and Casino
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Dining
- 3950 - Mandalay Bay (702) 632-7777
- Alex - Wynn Las Vegas (702) 770-9966
- Buffett’s Margaritaville (702) 733-3111
- Commander’s Palace (702) 892-8272
- Planet Hollywood
- Le Cirque - Bellagio (702) 693-7223
- Mesa Grill - Caesars Palace (702) 731-7110
- Mon Ami Gabi - Paris (702) 944-4224
- Voodoo Cafe - Rio (702) 777-7777
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Schedule of Events
Sunday, February
15, 2009
7:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. Task Group Room
7:00 a.m. – 9:00 p.m. Registration Desk
8:00 a.m. – 10:00 a.m.
BEC Division Technical Committee Meeting
Sponsored by J.E. Berkowitz, LP
Future of High Performance Architectural Window and Curtainwall
Systems
Greg Decker, Technoform
12:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m.
Golf Tournament
Co-Sponsored by Tubelite Inc. and Wausau Window and
Wall Systems
7:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.
Joint Reception
Co-Sponsored by Kawneer Company, Inc. and Zeledyne
Monday, February
16, 2009
7:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. Task Group
Room
7:00 a.m. – 8:00 p.m. Registration Desk
7:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m. Internet Café
7:00 a.m. – 8:00 a.m. Continental Breakfast
8:00 a.m. – 3:45 p.m.
General Session
8:00 a.m. – 8:15 a.m.
Welcome
Max Perilstein, BEC Division Chair
Arch Aluminum & Glass Company
8:15 a.m. – 8:45 a.m.
GANA: Energy
A Crisis, Challenge, and Opportunity for the Glass Industry
William Yanek, Executive Vice President
Glass Association of North America
8:45 a.m. – 9:20 a.m.
Emerging Products Panel
Quiet Windows – Why the Need?
Julia Schimmelpenningh, Saflex, a unit of Solutia Inc.
Building Integrated Photovoltaics (BIPV)
Vince Van Son, Alcoa
9:20 a.m. – 9:50 a.m.
Compatibility of Building Materials and the
Role/Risk to Contract Glaziers
Peter Poirier, Tremco Glazing Solutions Group
9:50 a.m. – 10:15 a.m.
Morning Communications Break
Sponsored by Saflex
10:15 a.m. – 11:15 a.m.
Risk Management Through Contract Administration
Richard Kalson, Thorp Reed & Armstrong, LLP
11:15 a.m. – 11:45 a.m.
What’s New with LEED
Henry Taylor, Kawneer Company, Inc.
11:45 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.
Luncheon
1:00 p.m. – 1:30 p.m.
Introduction to Building Information Modeling
(BIM)
Mike Collins, Autodesk
1:30 p.m. – 2:30 p.m.
Safety in the 21st Century: What is Required on
the Job Site?
Marcus Burkhart, Enclos Corp.
Mike Norwood, South West Safety Consultants
2:30 p.m. – 3:00 p.m.
Afternoon Communications Break
Beer Break
Sponsored by W&W Glass
3:00 p.m. – 3:45 p.m.
How Product/Project Certification Will Impact
Contract Glazing in the Next Few Years
Greg Carney, Glass Association of North America
Dr. Thomas Culp, Birch Point Consulting
6:00 p.m. – 8:30 p.m.
Reception
Sponsored by Viracon
Tuesday, February
17, 2009
7:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. Task Group
Room
7:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. Registration Desk
7:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. Internet Café
7:00 a.m. – 8:00 a.m. Continental Breakfast
8:00 a.m. – 11:30 a.m.
General Session
8:00 a.m. – 9:00 a.m.
Seven Common Sense Principles of Leadership
Dick Vermeil
Sponsored by Vitro America, Inc.
9:00 a.m. – 10:00 a.m.
How Green Building and Energy Will Affect the
Contract Glazier
Russ Huffer, Apogee Enterprises, Inc.
10:00 a.m. – 10:30 a.m.
Morning Communications Break
Sponsored by Dow Corning Corporation
10:30 a.m. – 11:30 a.m.
State of the Glass and Glazing Industry
Russ Ebeid, Guardian Industries Corp.
Co-Sponsored by Tubelite Inc. and Wausau Window
& Wall Systems
Additional
Sponsors
Arch Aluminum &
Glass Company - Attendee Lanyards
Goldray Industries, Ltd. - Virtual Trade Show
Guardian Industries Corp. - Attendee Shuttle Cases
Oldcastle Glass - Directional Signage
Pilkington North America, Inc. - Conference Advertising
PPG Industries, Inc. - Certified Fabricator Program - USB Drives
General Information
Air Travel
The Palms Casino Resort is 15
minutes from the McCarran International Airport.
Ground
Transportation
From the McCarran International
Airport, rental car service is available from: Advantage, Alamo, Avis,
Budget, Dollar, Enterprise, Hertz, National, Payless, Savmore and Thrify.
View shuttle information online at
www.mccarran.com.
You may also pick-up a cab or limo from the airport. Cab service to the
hotel will be approximately $30. Limo service to the hotel will be
approximately $75-100.
