THE 2008 MITA CONVENTION

IN

Las Vegas

The 2008 convention is planned for July 14 to 18, 2008 and Friday will have classes to 5:00.
We have some added features for the 2008 MITA Convention to be held in Las
Vegas 14 July - 18 July! As noted before, The Orleans has much to offer:
beautiful guest rooms, well-lit and individually climate-controlled meeting
rooms, and great food. This year we have some of our advertisers displaying
their products - at least two have signed on so far. There's also a lot to
do in your free time: several restaurants, a movie theatre, bowling alley,
and a free shuttle to the Strip..


The economy is still rebounding in Las Vegas! This has resulted in increases
meal expenses for the 2008 MITA Convention, so there is a slight increase in
registration and Banquet this year as we try to be creative in our attempts
to continue to bring you a convention that is a good value.

We believe that the MITA Convention offers a great value for its attendees that is unparalleled in any other industry.

We look forward to seeing you all in Las Vegas!

Guest's lunches: $17 / day

The banquet, Wednesday Evening, (all you can eat) Buffet and Prize Drawing in the Convention Dining Room will cost $36.50 / person. (this is in addition to the registration fee).

2008 will be a great convention that will be well worth the investment. Don't miss out! Send in your registration early!

EARLY REGISTRATION (Must be received before July 1st) LATE REGISTRATION

(If received after July 1st)


Member Rates:

All five days $372.00

Daily: $95.00



Non Member Rates:

All five days $522.00

Daily: $130.00


Member Rates:

All five days $430.00

Daily: $108.00



Non Member Rates:

All five days $560.00

Daily: $150.00


(You can visit the hotel's web site at

http://www.orleanscasino.com

The Orleans,

4500 W. Tropicana Ave., 800-675-3267.(Reservations)

Cheap Airfare to Las Vegas

Compare Fares and Book it early at:
http://www.travelocity.com
http://www.expedia.com
http://www.hotwire.com/index.jsp

Hotel Floor Plans (click here)


MANUFACTURERS and other instructors to PRESENT (2007)

(It will be updated for 2008 when information is available)

Lowrey, Kurzweil, Kawai, Roland, Rodgers, and Yamaha are expected to offer presentations.

In addition to the manufacturers, MITA instructors may make presentations dealing with Tone Wheel Hammond, Baldwin T-Pulse, etc.

Roger Jessup will be in attendance representing Kurzweil,

More information will be posted as it becomes available.


For the classes, it is a good idea to bring pencil (or pen) and paper. A portable computer may be useful, too, if you have one, since some of the presenters hand out material on CDs. It is not essential, though. Perhaps a calculator would be useful if you take the certification test (may need to calculate current, voltage, etc., in solving some of the problems.)


The weather in Las Vegas in July will be hot. But, the air conditioning in the class rooms may be a bit cool. So, a Sweater or light jacket is a good idea.


The 2008 MITA Convention

See the tentative Convention Schedule.

HOTEL RESERVATIONS

Contact the hotel for your reservation.

Airfare / Orleans hotel room packages may beavailable through Prestige Travel at 800-228-0391, as well as through other booking agents, such as Las Vegas Travel Bureau. There's no detriment to MITA if you book your trip on a package, but be sure to let the hotel know that you are attending the MITA convention. Note that, if you book the rooms through a travel agent, the hotel may not be notified until a couple of weeks before the convention.

OVER $1,000 WORTH OF DOOR PRIZES

The Door Prize Drawing at the Wednesday Night Banquet will feature prizes and Parts Gift Certificates, donated by the manufacturers, ranging in value from $25 to $500.

GUESTS:

Family and friends are welcome to join us at lunch (Cost $17 / day)



We will once again organize, for those interested, events for family and friends to do as a group and/or groups.(details to be provided)

REGISTRATION FORM

Print the Registration Form, fill it out, and mail it, along with your check (or the Credit Card Form), to the MITA convention coordinator.

Click here for the Registration Form in html format.

Click here for the Registration Form in PDF format (probably will print better)

New! Pay by Charge Card; Downloaf the pdf Charge Card Payment Form

MITA International Convention Registration

376 Old Woodbury Rd.

Southbury, CT 06488

 

This address is on the form.

Painted Desert Golf Club, Las Vegas

Our beautiful championship golf course is the ideal setting to treat golfers of all skill levels to an unforgettable day. Our experienced Tournament Director, Andy Rose, will assist you in planning and executing your golf event. We take care of all your groups‚ needs at Painted Desert Golf Club. All group events include green fees, cart fee, range balls, custom score cards, cart signs and contest markers.

PD Brochure.pdf

PD Menu.pdf


The 2008 MITA Convention

2008 Convention schedule (tentative) is shown below.

Details will be added to this schedule as they become available
.

Note: MITA, Int. is not responsible for instructors who have to cancel prior to their presentations at the Seminar.

Convention 2008 Schedule as of June 17, 2008


Room A:

Monday AM: Hammond Tone Wheel – Lonnie Smith and Bill Dotsey

Monday PM: MITA Certification  – Dave Willman

Tuesday AM: Hammond Tone Wheel – Lonnie Smith and Bill Dotsey

Tuesday PM: Artisan – Mark Andersen

Wednesday AM: Artisan – Mark Andersen

Wednesday PM: MITA Certification  – Dave Willman

Thursday AM: MITA Certification  – Dave Willman

Thursday PM: Kawai Old & New Products – Juan Escobar & Mark Wisner

Friday AM: Kawai Old & New Products – Juan Escobar & Mark Wisner

Friday PM:


Room F

Monday AM: Rodgers 700 – Melvin Lewis

Monday PM: Rodgers 890/925 – Melvin Lewis

Tuesday AM: Lowrey A5000 Prestige – Russ Pfeffer and Wally Klinka

Tuesday PM: Lowrey A5000 Prestige – Russ Pfeffer and Wally Klinka (Repeat)

Wednesday AM:  Baldwin – Everything you wanted to know about Baldwin in 4 hours – Robert Spoon

Wednesday PM:  Baldwin – Everything you wanted to know about Baldwin in 4 hours – Robert Spoon (repeat)

Thursday AM: Rodgers 890/925 – Melvin Lewis

Thursday PM: Rodgers 700 – Melvin Lewis

Friday AM: N/A

Friday PM: N/A


Room I

Monday AM: Kurzweil –Mark Pro Series Theory – Roger Jessup

Monday PM: Kurzweil –Practical & troubleshooting Mark Pro Series and older models  – Roger Jessup

Tuesday AM: Kurzweil –Mark Pro Series Theory   – Roger Jessup (Repeat)

Tuesday PM: Kurzweil –Practical & troubleshooting Mark Pro Series and older models – Roger Jessup (Repeat)

Wednesday AM: Yamaha – AV (Home Audio/Video Equip.) Part 1 Primary Training: Basic & “Green” Power Supplies, Amplifiers, Protection circuits, Diagnostics and DSP (Digital Sound field Processing) Models: RX-V663 (HTR-6160), RX-V863 (HTR6180), RX-V1800 & FX-V3800  – Harvey Casey & Company

Wednesday PM: Yamaha – AV (Home Audio/Video Equip.) Part 2 Products NEW Receivers and Sound projectors (YSP-4000) – Harvey Casey & Company (repeat)

Thursday AM: Yamaha – NEW CLAVINOVA – Models F11 & F01: General Block and Troubleshooting Techniques - Harvey Casey & Company

Thursday PM: Yamaha – Pro Audio and Keyboard (Portable and Stage) – Models EMX512SC, STAGEPAS 300/500, P85 & YPG635 Digital Keyboard - Harvey Casey & Company

Friday AM: Yamaha – OLDER CLAVINOVA & OTHER MODELS – general block & troubleshooting techniques: Keyboard & Panel eBUS – Harvey Casey & Company

Friday PM: Yamaha – (Repeat) Pro Audio and Keyboard (Portable and Stage) – Models EMX512SC, STAGEPAS 300/500, P85 & YPG635 Digital Keyboard - Harvey Casey & Company


Room H

Monday AM:

Monday PMWebPages Development and Hosting – designing your own web page and services offered – Terry Wall

Tuesday AM: Roland - Overall presentation of company and repair procedures (keyboard related) – Video Presentation, Jim King, Mark “Spook” Larson and Michael Boomer

Tuesday PM: Roland - Repeat of above

Wednesday AM: Roland - Repeat of Tuesday’s schedule

Wednesday PM: Roland - Repeat of Tuesday’s schedule

Thursday AM:

Thursday PM:

Friday AM: N/A

Friday PM: N/A


EVENINGS:

Monday: (Open)

Wednesday: "Banquet, Attendance Prizes"

Thursday Evening: Yamaha Service Web and Other New On-Line Systems – Harvey Casey & Company (Room I


Click here to download the 2008 schedule in TABULAR format, which you could print and use for planning

 

 

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