A Vision for the ’90s

ISRI’s 1990 Convention and Exposition

There’s so much going on in the recycling arena today that scrap processors and consumers can’t afford to miss an opportunity like the Institute of Scrap Recycling Industries’s 1990 Convention and Exposition. This detailed preview of the New Orleans event will help attendees schedule time for information gathering, equipment viewing, and pleasure in “The Big Easy,” March 9-13.

In the '80s, protecting the environment became paramount, equipment and treatment system designs met higher standards, and business relationships became more cautious. In the '90s, these issues are sure to intensify for recyclers-and other hot topics are bound to emerge.

At the Institute of Scrap Recycling Industries's (ISRI) 1990 Convention and Exposition, to be held at the New Orleans Hilton March 9-13, attendees can get a preview of the burning issues that will affect scrap processors' and consumers' operations in the '90s. A program of topical workshops, valuable committee gatherings, and modem equipment displays will help recyclers prepare for the volatile decade to come.

Worthwhile Workshops

The environment and legislation--put the two together and you've got the hottest issue facing recyclers in the '90s. Because the industry is encountering mounting heaps of legislation to protect the environment, ReMA committees have planned workshops to apprise recyclers of what to expect.

"Environmental News--Media Focus of the '90s," sponsored by ReMA's Public Relations Committee on Sunday, March 11, will offer insights into the lands of environmental subjects likely to be covered by the media as major national and local news stories. Attendee dialogue with journalists and public relations representatives on how the scrap recycling industry may be represented in future news stories, and how ReMA members can influence environmental news coverage, will be a highlight of this workshop.

Fresh methods for motivating company personnel will be the subject of "Employee Motivation: Innovative Solutions to an Age-old Problem," sponsored by the Education and Training Committee. Speakers at this Sunday session will include Dennis Beach, vice president of administration at Chaparral Steel Co., Midlothian, Texas, and Jack Metzner, vice president of marketing for Conservit, Inc., Hagerstown, Maryland. Barry Schuchman, president, Kasle Recycling Metallic Resources Corp., Indianapolis, will moderate.

On Monday, three state legislators will share the inside story of ways recyclers can get their message heard by their legislators at a workshop jointly sponsored by the Environment and Legislative Committees. "When ReMA Talks, Does Anyone Listen?" will explore what a state legislator wants to and needs to hear from a recycler as legislation is being formulated and discussed. This will be a rare opportunity to see politics up close.

The Young Executives Committee will sponsor "Tough Markets, Tough Years: Dealing with Stress and Rejection" on Monday. Speakers will include Rik Kohn, vice president of The Federal Metal Co., Bedford, Ohio, and chairman of ReMA's Consumer Division, and Shirley Hastings, a management consultant. Other workshops on Monday will be sponsored by the UBC Subcommittee, the Transportation Committee, the Government Sales Committee, and the Safety Committee.

Spotlights and Speakers

The spotlight schedule will begin on Sunday with a session on lead and zinc, sponsored by the Nonferrous Metals Committee. At Sunday’s Spotlight on Nickel and Stainless, sponsored by the Stainless & Alloys Committee, speakers will include Thomas A. Compton, vice president of operations, Armco Advanced materials Corporation; Heinz Pariser, partner, Heinz H. Pariser; and Francois-Gabriel Sauvage, vice president of sales and marketing, Eramet-SLN.

The Spotlight on Ferrous, to take place on Monday, will feature Gordon Forward, president, Chaparral Steel; this session will be sponsored by the Ferrous Committee. Also on Monday, the Nonferrous Metals Committee will sponsor the Spotlight on Copper, featuring Hugh B. Blaber, senior vice president of the copper division for Noranda Sales, and the Spotlight on Precious Metals, with Mark A. Cymrot, Esquire, of Cole Corette & Abrutyn. Cymrot will discuss the intrigue surrounding the Hunt brothers' attempt to comer the silver market in 1979-1980.

On Tuesday, the Nonferrous Metals Committee will host Dominique Paul Arnaud, president, Pechiney Trading Company, and Howard I. Kaplan, vice President of sales and marketing, Magcorp, at a session on aluminum and magnesium.

Special Sessions

In addition to the informative meetings noted above, a number of ISRI- and industry-related gatherings are planned. The Chapter Presidents' Meeting will take place on Saturday afternoon. On Sunday morning, ReMA President Richard E. Abrams, B. Abrams & Sons Inc., Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, will host the last President's Breakfast of his term of office. Later that morning will be a Board of Directors meeting. The Young Executives Committee will hold a reception Sunday evening.

Delegates will gather Monday afternoon for the first of two general sessions. On Tuesday morning, 1990-1991 ReMA national officers will be elected at a second Board of Directors meeting.

At the keynote brunch on Tuesday, new association officers will be introduced and former New York City Mayor Edward I. Koch will speak to attendees on the future of America's cities. The environment will be the theme of the second general session, Tuesday afternoon.

Sojourns for Spouses

Holding a convention in New Orleans has generated a blend of interesting and enjoyable program ideas for spouses. Newcomers to "The Big Easy" (a nickname for New Orleans) will want to attend the "Introduction to New Orleans" on Saturday. Attendees will be provided with maps and sightseeing guides, plus an insider's advice on where the locals do their dining, dancing, and shopping.

The shopping theme will be continued at "What to Look for When Shopping for Antiques," another Saturday session. Macon Riddle, of the shopping consulting firm Let's Go Antiquing, will moderate a program hosting proprietors of shops specializing in furniture, silver, porcelain, jewelry, and paintings. Riddle has been a consultant to Fodor's Guide and has been featured in Homes and Gardens and House Beautiful.

"Regional Architecture," on Sunday, will feature Sally Evans Reeves, a New Orleans native who promotes historic preservation in the city. Reeves is the city archivist and currently is working to preserve 5,000 19th-century watercolors of houses and tracts in the region.

A Sunday afternoon tour will cover Longue Vue and the New Orleans Art Museum. Longue Vue, the former home of Edith and Edgar Stern, contains 45 rooms in 21,600 square feet, and was built on an 8-acre estate. It is known for its gardens, musical fountains, patios, and whimsical touches. Among the home's features are Wedgwood pottery, Turkish rugs, Chinese rice paper screens, and fine American and European antiques. The New Orleans Art Museum holds impressionist, contemporary, and pre-Columbian art as well as bronzes by Rodin.

To spice up their convention visit, spouses can attend one of four lessons on creole and Cajun cooking; classes will be held Sunday afternoon, Monday morning, Monday afternoon, and Tuesday afternoon. Joe Cahn, of the New Orleans School of Cooking, will instruct students about the region's food and its many cultural flavors.

Spouses can take a journey into the state's past during Monday's day-long tour of old Louisiana plantations. The Houmas house, a restored antebellum mansion of Greek Revival design, was built on land formerly owned by the Houmas Indians. Once the center of a 20,000-acre sugar plantation, the house contains museum-quality examples of early Louisiana craftsmanship. At Nottoway, the South's largest plantation manor, spouses can view a blend of Greek Revival and Italianate architecture. The house has 64 rooms encompassing 53,000 square feet.

One of the most treasured areas in New Orleans is the Garden District, which spouses can stroll through on Monday. The whole site was once a part of the sprawling Livaudais plantation, and has become a luxurious area for its imaginative residents. Its pre-Civil War architecture, lush foliage, and quiet streets are sure to give viewers a sense of the exquisite. Visits to two private residences are scheduled for the tour.

A chance to find the perfect antique can be had at Monday's Magazine Street antique shopping spree. Shoppers might be able to find just what they want for a price below that of most antique centers.

To help work off some of that rich New Orleans cuisine, spouses can compete in a round-robin tennis tournament on Tuesday. Participants will play four games each; doubles partners will be assigned by the tennis pro. Prizes will be awarded to the top four players.

Entertainment for All

Convention delegates won't want to miss a special evening of dining and dancing, "You, the Night, and the Music," on Saturday. Following a buffet reception, Kenny Rogers will sing. Rogers has earned Grammys, People's Choice Awards, platinum albums-and the appreciation of those who have loved his music for years.

The convention's grand finale will be on Tuesday evening with "Louisiana 1990, a theme party packed with New Orleans sights and sounds. Partygoers can take a walk down Bourbon Street to savor the French Quarter, stroll along the banks of the Mississippi to take in the diversity of plantation and Cajun ways of life, and participate in Mardi Gras. Dancers should be sure to stop at Club ISRI--A real hot spot in "town." Cuisine for the evening will be peppered with creole and Cajun specialties.

Dates and Times

The Scrap Industry Exhibition will take place in two locations at this year's convention: adjacent to the main exhibit hall will be an outdoor heavy-equipment exhibition. Exhibition hours will be Saturday from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., Sunday from 10:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., and Monday from 8:00 a.m. to noon. More than 100 firms will display their equipment and services.

ISRI’s 1990 Convention and Exposition

There’s so much going on in the recycling arena today that scrap processors and consumers can’t afford to miss an opportunity like the Institute of Scrap Recycling Industries’s 1990 Convention and Exposition. This detailed preview of the New Orleans event will help attendees schedule time for information gathering, equipment viewing, and pleasure in “The Big Easy,” March 9-13.

In the '80s, protecting the environment became paramount, equipment and treatment system designs met higher standards, and business relationships became more cautious. In the '90s, these issues are sure to intensify for recyclers-and other hot topics are bound to emerge.

At the Institute of Scrap Recycling Industries's (ISRI) 1990 Convention and Exposition, to be held at the New Orleans Hilton March 9-13, attendees can get a preview of the burning issues that will affect scrap processors' and consumers' operations in the '90s. A program of topical workshops, valuable committee gatherings, and modem equipment displays will help recyclers prepare for the volatile decade to come.

Worthwhile Workshops

The environment and legislation--put the two together and you've got the hottest issue facing recyclers in the '90s. Because the industry is encountering mounting heaps of legislation to protect the environment, ReMA committees have planned workshops to apprise recyclers of what to expect.

"Environmental News--Media Focus of the '90s," sponsored by ReMA's Public Relations Committee on Sunday, March 11, will offer insights into the lands of environmental subjects likely to be covered by the media as major national and local news stories. Attendee dialogue with journalists and public relations representatives on how the scrap recycling industry may be represented in future news stories, and how ReMA members can influence environmental news coverage, will be a highlight of this workshop.

Fresh methods for motivating company personnel will be the subject of "Employee Motivation: Innovative Solutions to an Age-old Problem," sponsored by the Education and Training Committee. Speakers at this Sunday session will include Dennis Beach, vice president of administration at Chaparral Steel Co., Midlothian, Texas, and Jack Metzner, vice president of marketing for Conservit, Inc., Hagerstown, Maryland. Barry Schuchman, president, Kasle Recycling Metallic Resources Corp., Indianapolis, will moderate.

On Monday, three state legislators will share the inside story of ways recyclers can get their message heard by their legislators at a workshop jointly sponsored by the Environment and Legislative Committees. "When ReMA Talks, Does Anyone Listen?" will explore what a state legislator wants to and needs to hear from a recycler as legislation is being formulated and discussed. This will be a rare opportunity to see politics up close.

The Young Executives Committee will sponsor "Tough Markets, Tough Years: Dealing with Stress and Rejection" on Monday. Speakers will include Rik Kohn, vice president of The Federal Metal Co., Bedford, Ohio, and chairman of ReMA's Consumer Division, and Shirley Hastings, a management consultant. Other workshops on Monday will be sponsored by the UBC Subcommittee, the Transportation Committee, the Government Sales Committee, and the Safety Committee.

Spotlights and Speakers

The spotlight schedule will begin on Sunday with a session on lead and zinc, sponsored by the Nonferrous Metals Committee. At Sunday’s Spotlight on Nickel and Stainless, sponsored by the Stainless & Alloys Committee, speakers will include Thomas A. Compton, vice president of operations, Armco Advanced materials Corporation; Heinz Pariser, partner, Heinz H. Pariser; and Francois-Gabriel Sauvage, vice president of sales and marketing, Eramet-SLN.

The Spotlight on Ferrous, to take place on Monday, will feature Gordon Forward, president, Chaparral Steel; this session will be sponsored by the Ferrous Committee. Also on Monday, the Nonferrous Metals Committee will sponsor the Spotlight on Copper, featuring Hugh B. Blaber, senior vice president of the copper division for Noranda Sales, and the Spotlight on Precious Metals, with Mark A. Cymrot, Esquire, of Cole Corette & Abrutyn. Cymrot will discuss the intrigue surrounding the Hunt brothers' attempt to comer the silver market in 1979-1980.

On Tuesday, the Nonferrous Metals Committee will host Dominique Paul Arnaud, president, Pechiney Trading Company, and Howard I. Kaplan, vice President of sales and marketing, Magcorp, at a session on aluminum and magnesium.

Special Sessions

In addition to the informative meetings noted above, a number of ISRI- and industry-related gatherings are planned. The Chapter Presidents' Meeting will take place on Saturday afternoon. On Sunday morning, ReMA President Richard E. Abrams, B. Abrams & Sons Inc., Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, will host the last President's Breakfast of his term of office. Later that morning will be a Board of Directors meeting. The Young Executives Committee will hold a reception Sunday evening.

Delegates will gather Monday afternoon for the first of two general sessions. On Tuesday morning, 1990-1991 ReMA national officers will be elected at a second Board of Directors meeting.

At the keynote brunch on Tuesday, new association officers will be introduced and former New York City Mayor Edward I. Koch will speak to attendees on the future of America's cities. The environment will be the theme of the second general session, Tuesday afternoon.

Sojourns for Spouses

Holding a convention in New Orleans has generated a blend of interesting and enjoyable program ideas for spouses. Newcomers to "The Big Easy" (a nickname for New Orleans) will want to attend the "Introduction to New Orleans" on Saturday. Attendees will be provided with maps and sightseeing guides, plus an insider's advice on where the locals do their dining, dancing, and shopping.

The shopping theme will be continued at "What to Look for When Shopping for Antiques," another Saturday session. Macon Riddle, of the shopping consulting firm Let's Go Antiquing, will moderate a program hosting proprietors of shops specializing in furniture, silver, porcelain, jewelry, and paintings. Riddle has been a consultant to Fodor's Guide and has been featured in Homes and Gardens and House Beautiful.

"Regional Architecture," on Sunday, will feature Sally Evans Reeves, a New Orleans native who promotes historic preservation in the city. Reeves is the city archivist and currently is working to preserve 5,000 19th-century watercolors of houses and tracts in the region.

A Sunday afternoon tour will cover Longue Vue and the New Orleans Art Museum. Longue Vue, the former home of Edith and Edgar Stern, contains 45 rooms in 21,600 square feet, and was built on an 8-acre estate. It is known for its gardens, musical fountains, patios, and whimsical touches. Among the home's features are Wedgwood pottery, Turkish rugs, Chinese rice paper screens, and fine American and European antiques. The New Orleans Art Museum holds impressionist, contemporary, and pre-Columbian art as well as bronzes by Rodin.

To spice up their convention visit, spouses can attend one of four lessons on creole and Cajun cooking; classes will be held Sunday afternoon, Monday morning, Monday afternoon, and Tuesday afternoon. Joe Cahn, of the New Orleans School of Cooking, will instruct students about the region's food and its many cultural flavors.

Spouses can take a journey into the state's past during Monday's day-long tour of old Louisiana plantations. The Houmas house, a restored antebellum mansion of Greek Revival design, was built on land formerly owned by the Houmas Indians. Once the center of a 20,000-acre sugar plantation, the house contains museum-quality examples of early Louisiana craftsmanship. At Nottoway, the South's largest plantation manor, spouses can view a blend of Greek Revival and Italianate architecture. The house has 64 rooms encompassing 53,000 square feet.

One of the most treasured areas in New Orleans is the Garden District, which spouses can stroll through on Monday. The whole site was once a part of the sprawling Livaudais plantation, and has become a luxurious area for its imaginative residents. Its pre-Civil War architecture, lush foliage, and quiet streets are sure to give viewers a sense of the exquisite. Visits to two private residences are scheduled for the tour.

A chance to find the perfect antique can be had at Monday's Magazine Street antique shopping spree. Shoppers might be able to find just what they want for a price below that of most antique centers.

To help work off some of that rich New Orleans cuisine, spouses can compete in a round-robin tennis tournament on Tuesday. Participants will play four games each; doubles partners will be assigned by the tennis pro. Prizes will be awarded to the top four players.

Entertainment for All

Convention delegates won't want to miss a special evening of dining and dancing, "You, the Night, and the Music," on Saturday. Following a buffet reception, Kenny Rogers will sing. Rogers has earned Grammys, People's Choice Awards, platinum albums-and the appreciation of those who have loved his music for years.

The convention's grand finale will be on Tuesday evening with "Louisiana 1990, a theme party packed with New Orleans sights and sounds. Partygoers can take a walk down Bourbon Street to savor the French Quarter, stroll along the banks of the Mississippi to take in the diversity of plantation and Cajun ways of life, and participate in Mardi Gras. Dancers should be sure to stop at Club ISRI--A real hot spot in "town." Cuisine for the evening will be peppered with creole and Cajun specialties.

Dates and Times

The Scrap Industry Exhibition will take place in two locations at this year's convention: adjacent to the main exhibit hall will be an outdoor heavy-equipment exhibition. Exhibition hours will be Saturday from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., Sunday from 10:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., and Monday from 8:00 a.m. to noon. More than 100 firms will display their equipment and services.