MORE GREAT MONDAY EVENTS

KICK OFF CONFERENCE Savvy scheduling allowed attendees to take part in Rootin’ Tootin’ Clay Shootin’ or the Biosphere 2 Tour AND the optional Pre-Conference Seminar on “Meeting the Challenges of Leadership in Today’s Workplace.”

Biosphere 2 Tour Tis optional guided tour on Monday gave attendees an inside look at a conceptual and engineering marvel initially created to better understand how natural environments generate conditions appropriate for life. Biosphere 2 has now become a unique research, outreach and teaching facility exploring the complex interactions of water, soil, air, sun and life under controlled conditions on a large scale. Attendees experienced the look and feel of environments ranging from the dessert, to the ocean, to the rainforest, learning fascinating details from their guide throughout their walking tour.

Attendees immersed themselves in the fascinating environments of Biosphere 2.

First Time Attendees First Time Attendees enjoyed a great opportunity to meet and mingle during the First Time Attendees Reception. It was held just prior to the Monday evening President’s Welcome Reception and in the same inviting indoor/outdoor venue, the Westin La Paloma’s Arizona Foyer and Deck.

President’s

Tese first time TPI Conference attendees from Chubu Co., Ltd., came all the way from Japan. From left to right: Shigeaki Yamada, Fumiaki Miyachi, Eiji Ota, Keiko Ota, and Akira Mibu.

Welcome Reception Next, the TPI Family gathered together to meet the first-timers, renew connections, and enjoy the beautiful setting. TPI President Jimmy Fox provided a warm welcome to all.

Te beautiful scenery provided the backdrop as Jimmy Fox greeted the TPI family during the President’s Welcome Reception.

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Te President’s Welcome Reception brought the TPI family together to catch up with old friends and meet new ones.

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