FleetPride Kickoff 2020
February 21-23, 2020
Gaylord Texan

Welcome to the FleetPride 2020 Kickoff Meeting Information Center

We are looking forward to a great FleetPride 2020 Kickoff Meeting! This year’s meeting will take place from Friday, February 21 – Sunday, February 23 at the Gaylord Texan Resort in Grapevine, Texas. Our executive leadership team will offer insight into our company strategies and show you our plans for the coming year. You’ll also get to meet many of our key suppliers, hear from your regional leaders, and receive specialized training.

We look forward to seeing you in Dallas for the FleetPride 2020 Kickoff Meeting!

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*Registration must be completed by Friday, November 1, 2019.

General Info

Time Zone

Central Time (CST)

Climate / Temperature

The average high temperature in Dallas during the Kickoff Meeting is 62 degrees, and the average low is 41 degrees. Weather conditions can vary widely and change quickly, so check the forecast and pack accordingly. A jacket is suggested.

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Dress Code

Friday, February 21, 2020	FleetPride Dress Code (Jeans + FleetPride shirt)
Saturday, February 22, 2020 (Day)	Jeans (Polo shirt will be provided – to be worn by all team members)
Saturday, February 22, 2020 (Evening)	Casual
Sunday, February 23, 2020	Jeans (Polo shirt will be provided – to be worn by all team members)

Agenda

Thursday, February 20 – Field Leadership Friday, February 21, 2020 Saturday, February 22, 2020 Sunday, February 23, 2020

Start	End	Event/Activity	Location
7:30 a.m.	8:30 a.m.	Breakfast	Grapevine C
8:45 a.m.	1:00 p.m.	Field Leadership Meeting General Session	Grapevine A and 1-3
1:00 p.m.	2:00 p.m.	Lunch	Grapevine C
2:30 p.m.	5:00 p.m.	Field Leadership Team Building Event	The Laurel
5:00 p.m.	6:00 p.m.	Happy Hour	The Laurel
6:00 p.m.	8:00 p.m.	Dinner	The Laurel

Start	End	Event/Activity	Location
7:00 a.m.	9:00 a.m.	Breakfast for Early Arrivals/Field Management	Grapevine A-D
8:00 a.m.	12:00 p.m.	RVP Breakouts (Field Management/National Accounts)	Austin 1-6; Fort Worth 1-2
9:00 a.m.	1:45 p.m.	Attendee Registration and Backpack Pickup	Grapevine A/C Reg Desks
12:30 p.m.	1:45 p.m.	Lunch	Grapevine A-D
2:00 p.m.	3:35 p.m.	General Session – Executive Presentations Part 1	Grapevine A-D
3:35 p.m.	3:50 p.m.	Break
3:50 p.m.	5:30 p.m.	General Session – Executive Presentations Part 2	Grapevine A-D
5:30 p.m.	6:00 p.m.	Break/Hotel Check-in
6:00 p.m.	8:00 p.m.	Supplier Expo Happy Hour	Longhorn A-B
7:00 p.m.	7:30 p.m.	Jalapeno Eating Contest (in Supplier Expo)	Longhorn A-B
8:00 p.m.	10:00 p.m.	Dinner/Awards Ceremony	Grapevine A-D

Start	End	Event/Activity	Location
6:45 a.m.	7:45 a.m.	Breakfast	Grapevine A-D
6:45 a.m.	7:45 a.m.	New Team Member Team Breakfast with ELT (invitation only)	Grapevine 1-3
7:45 a.m.	8:30 a.m.	Saturday Expectations and Executive Q&A	Grapevine A-D
8:30 a.m.	9:30 a.m.	Supplier Expo (all team members)	Longhorn A-B
9:30 a.m.	5:15 p.m.	Supplier Expo (regional rotation)	Longhorn A-B
9:35 a.m.	5:15 p.m.	Regional Breakouts	Grapevine 1-2, 3-4, 5-6; Austin 1-3, 4-6; Fort Worth 5-7
12:30 p.m.	2:00 p.m.	Lunch	Grapevine A-D
1:00 p.m.	2:00 p.m.	Supplier Lunch and Learn Sessions (signup only)	San Antonio 1-6, Dallas 5-7
3:30 p.m.	3:45 p.m.	Break
5:15 p.m.	6:00 p.m.	Supplier Expo Happy Hour and Bingo Card Redemption	Longhorn A-B
6:30 p.m.	7:30 p.m.	Buses to Dinner
7:00 p.m.	10:30 p.m.	Dinner and TopGolf Event (opening ceremony at 7:30)	TopGolf The Colony

Start	End	Event/Activity	Location
6:15 a.m.	8:00 a.m.	Drop Off Luggage	Longhorn B
6:45 a.m.	8:00 a.m.	Breakfast	Longhorn B
8:00 a.m.	9:00 a.m.	Regional Breakouts	Longhorn A
9:10 a.m.	9:45 a.m.	General Session and Prize Giveaways	Grapevine A-D
9:45 a.m.	10:00 a.m.	Break
10:00 a.m.	11:15 a.m.	Keynote Speaker and Sendoff	Grapevine A-D
11:15 a.m.	1:00 p.m.	Box Lunches and Retrieve Luggage	Longhorn B
11:15 a.m.	4:00 p.m.	Travel to Airport	Longhorn B

Accommodations

Hotel

Lodging at the Gaylord Texan will be arranged for you based on your online registration. FleetPride will cover your lodging expenses for the program nights of Friday, February 21, 2020 and Saturday, February 22, 2020.

Do not contact the Gaylord Texan directly.

Area Managers, TSMs, RVPs, etc. will arrive on Wednesday, February 19 for additional training and meetings that begin Thursday morning. Others will arrive on Thursday, February 20 because of travel length or availability. Lodging for attendees required to arrive before Friday, February 21 will be covered by FleetPride. Early arrivals will only be approved if you must arrive early for Thursday activities, for travel reasons, or for weather-related issues.
Hotel arrangements (except as noted above) will only be made for the Kickoff Meeting dates. Any expenses incurred outside the Kickoff Meeting dates (extended hotel stay, attractions, ground transportation, etc.) will be your responsibility. FROSCH Travel will not make these arrangements for you. Also, please be aware that space at the Gaylord Texan before and after the event is very limited. Early arrivals and late departures may need to book in another hotel for the days outside the Kickoff Meeting.

Check-in time is 4:00 p.m. Check-out time is 11:00 a.m.

Gaylord Texan

1501 Gaylord Trail
Grapevine, TX 76051

Travel

Air Travel

Arrival Time

All attendees should be booked to arrive in Dallas by 12:30 p.m. Central time on Friday, February 21. Ground transportation from DFW International Airport or Dallas Love Field to the Gaylord Texan will be arranged.

Departure Time

The meeting will end on Sunday, February 23, 2020 at 11:15 a.m. Central Time.

Return transportation will depart from the Gaylord Texan on Sunday, February 23, 2020 beginning at 11:30 a.m. Buses will depart every half-hour…

Ground Transportation

Parking at the Gaylord Texan

On-site self parking fee: $17.00 per day plus tax
Valet parking fee: $27.00 hourly | $35.00 overnight plus tax

Parking is available in the Gaylord Texan parking garage. Parking fees include in/out privileges for overnight guests only. Use your room key to enter and exit the garage. Parking fees will be listed on your hotel bill and can only be expensed for the meeting dates.

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Contact

Email

Registration Questions

Please contact Kim Arguello at Kim.A@ironpeacockevents.com with any questions.

Travel and Hotel Questions

Please contact FROSCH Travel at fleet@frosch.com.

FleetPride Kickoff 2020February 21-23, 2020Gaylord Texan