Schedule at a Glance
Beau Rivage Resort & Casino, Biloxi, Mississippi
Wednesday, July 18th
6:00 pm - 9:00 pm
"LET'S GET SAUCED" Reception
Sponsored by faces and Eastern Metal Supply
Sal & Mookie's New York Pizza & Ice Cream Joint, 110 Lameuse St.
Less than a 10-minute walk from the Beau Rivage and directly across the street from the Hard Rock Cafe. Meeting in lobby @ 5:45 p.m. for group walk.
Thursday, July 19th
11:00 am - 6:00 pm
Registration Desk Open - Convention Floor
10:00 am - 6:00 pm
Scholarship Office - Gardenia
10:00 am - 12:00 pm
Board of Directors Meeting - Azalea BC
(MSSA Policy: All Board Meetings are open)
3:30 pm - 4:30 pm
Achieving Real Business Results: - Camellia A
Understanding each person's strengths allows organizations to build great teams, develop future leaders, and create an amazing culture.
3:30 pm - 5:00 pm
Exhibits Setup - Magnolia Ballroom
5:00 pm - 6:00 pm
Networking Reception - Azalea ABC
6:00 pm - 7:00 pm
Golf Calcutta - Azalea ABC
Friday, July 20th
6:00 am - 12:30 pm
Biloxi Charter Fishing aboard the Silver Dollar III - THIS EVENT IS SOLD OUT
Meeting in West Bus Lobby, Bus departing @ 6:00 a.m. to Point Cadet Marina. Boats (2) departing 6:30 am sharp! Returning @ 11:30 a.m. Breakfast sandwich, fruit and coffee available by Bus Lobby entrance
This event is SOLD OUT
7:00 am - 1:00 pm
Golf Elvis Davis Golf Classic
Meeting in West Bus Lobby, Bus departing @ 7:00 a.m.
Continental Breakfast @ golf course
Shotgun start @ 8:00 am, please arrive by 7:30 am
Returning at 2:00 p.m.
Shell Landing Golf Club: 3499 Shell Landing Blvd., Gautier, MS 39553
7:45 am - 6:00 pm
Registration Desk Open - Convention Floor
8:30 am - 1:00 pm
Skeet & Trap Event
Meeting in West Bus Lobby, Bus departing @ 8:30 a.m., returning 1:00 p.m.
Coast Rifle and Pistol Club: 16706 Highway 67, Biloxi, MS
9:00 am - 12:30 pm
Call to Action: Honoring Our Veterans
Meeting in Hotel Lobby @ 9:00 am, returning 12:30 pm.
2:00 pm - 5:30 pm
Exhibits Setup - Magnolia Ballroom
4:30 pm - 5:45 pm
The Reception for New Members - Azalea ABC
By invitation only, 2017-18 New Members, Elite Classes, Board Members and Past Presidents
5:00 pm - 6:00 pm
MSSA Reception - Magnolia Foyer
6:00 pm - 6:45 pm
Business Dinner / Awards - Camellia Ballroom
Including: Sponsors Acknowledgment, Sign Design Contest Awards, Agnew/Condray
Elite Class 2018 Awards / Introduction of 2019 Elite Class
6:45 pm - 7:00 pm
Scholarship Awards
7:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Scholarship Live Auction / Raffle / Agnew-Condray Award
Saturday, July 21st
8:30 am - 3:00 pm
Registration Desk Open - Convention Floor
8:00 am - 9:00 am
Past Presidents' Breakfast - Azalea C
(Past MSSA Presidents welcome)
9:00 am - 9:20 am
Product MFR., MFR Representatives, Suppliers & Engineers Meeting - Magnolia Ballroom by stage
9:30 am - 10:30 am
Seminar: When OSHA Darkens Your Door - Azalea A & B
Being prepared, staying compliant, and knowing your rights.
10:30 am - 2:30 pm
Exhibit Hall Open - Magnolia Ballroom
Including: Silent Auction
Open to all Members, lite lunch provided
2:30 pm - 4:00 pm
Exhibitor Breakdown
3:00 pm - 4:00 pm
Elite Class 2017, 2018 and 2019 - Azalea C
5:30 pm - 11:00 pm
All Things Southern, MSSA 'Hanging Out' with Lazy Magnolia Brewery
Meet in Bus Lobby @ 5:15, buses departing @ 5:30 pm
Buses returning to hotel @ 10:00 & 11:00 pm
Brewery Tour, Musical Entertainment, Beer Tastings and a Southern Dinner