2009 International Lubricants & Waxes Meeting Thursday, November 12 - Friday, November 13, 2009 Marriott Houston Westchase 2900 Briarpark Dr. [map] Houston, TX 77042-3704

General sessions provide technical experts and marketing representatives a chance to discuss the latest developments in lubricants, fuels and waxes. Attendees gain excellent networking opportunities and receive copies of the presentations.

Conference Highlights:
• Amy Claxton of My Energy will speak on the global wax trade.
• Nathan Betner of CITGO will address finding energy efficiency in the heavy duty sector.
• Jim Cooper, VP of Petrochemicals at NPRA, will provide an update on REACH and how REACH and TSCA will affect the industry.

Related Web Pages and Sites:
Speaker Information

Related Files:

Final Program

Attendee List

Who Should Attend:

Lubricants marketers, importers, base oil producers, sales representatives, refining and research engineers, and additive suppliers should attend.

Meeting Attire:

Business Casual (no tie - jacket optional)

Registration Fees: These fees are available through 11/04/2009
Name	Price	Available To
Member Registration - Early	$350.00	Refining Member Petrochemical Member International Member Associate Member Government
Member Registration - Late	$450.00	Refining Member Petrochemical Member International Member Associate Member Government
Non-Member Registration - Early	$695.00	NonMember
Non-Member Registration - Late	$795.00	NonMember
Spouse Fee	$100.00

Cancellation and Other Policies:

By registering for this meeting you signify that you have read, understand, and agree to abide by NPRA's policies on fees, registration, spouse/guest registration, and cancellations.

REGISTRATION POLICY: Those who are present at the site of an NPRA meeting and/or occupy a hotel room in the NPRA room block to conduct business with industry personnel gathered for that meeting are expected to register for that meeting and pay the registration fee, whether or not they attend a specific function.

FEE POLICY: Registration fees will be assessed in accordance with membership information currently on file with NPRA. If you have improperly indicated fees to be charged, the correct fees will be charged to your credit card.

SPOUSE/GUEST POLICY: A guest is a spouse/significant other, friend or an adult child (18 years old or older) who is NOT in an industry-related occupation. A co-worker, an associate or spouse who works within the industry may not use the Spouse/Guest registration category.

CANCELLATION POLICY: Registration cancellations may be made on-line, faxed to 202.835.0467 or e-mailed to LW@npra.org. No cancellations will be taken over the phone. Cancellations may be made by October 14, 2009 with no penalty. Cancellations done on-line or written cancellations postmarked, faxed, or emailed between October 15 and October 28, 2009 will receive a refund of fees, less a $50 processing fee. No refunds after October 28, 2009. Substitute conference registrations may be made in advance or on arrival with no penalty. Substitutions must be submitted in writing to LW@npra.org.

ETHICAL RESPONSIBILITY AND PROFESSIONAL AND PERSONAL CONDUCT CODE

The National Petrochemical and Refiners Association (“NPRA”) has adopted the following “Ethical Responsibility and Professional and Personal Conduct Code” (hereinafter, “the Code”). Every member of NPRA, their designated representatives, and non-member attendees at all NPRA meetings and forums agree to abide by the Code as a condition of membership in NPRA and attendance and participation at NPRA meetings and forums.

The Code requires the following of all individuals attending NPRA meetings and forums:

• Adherence to the NPRA bylaws and the NPRA policies and procedures, as adopted by NPRA’s Board of Directors.
• Strict compliance with federal antitrust laws.
• Adherence to all applicable federal and state laws.
• Maintenance of the highest level of professional and personal ethical behavior while attending NPRA meetings and forums.
• Prevention of certain behaviors, including harassment, violence, intimidation and discrimination of any kind involving race, color, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, disability or, where applicable, veteran or marital status.
• Assurance that conduct at all times and in all professional and personal dealings with each other and other attendees with the highest level of integrity and courtesy.
• Sharing of knowledge and expertise as speakers at NPRA educational events and sessions whenever practicable, without soliciting or explicitly promoting their own organization's products or services.
• Working to instill public and consumer confidence in the petrochemical and refining industries, its member companies, and its professionals, avoiding any action conducive to discrediting members of NPRA.
• Refraining from scheduling general attendance meetings, receptions or other events at times that conflict with substantive programming or social events at NPRA meetings without express written permission of NPRA.

ENTERTAINMENT POLICY: We ask your cooperation in observing Association policy on activities held in conjunction with any NPRA meeting:
* Meetings or social activities should not be scheduled that take registrants away from NPRA programs and NPRA-sponsored activities;
* Any company sponsoring a function to which 25 or more people are invited should outline its plans for advance approval by NPRA. In general, such functions will be approved if they do not unduly take registrants away from NPRA-sponsored activities;
* All representatives of companies sponsoring hospitality activities are expected to register for the meeting;
* Hospitality suites are expected to close by 1:00 a.m.;
* Food, beverage and service personnel (bartenders, hostesses, etc.) must be obtained through the hotel catering department;
* Suite promotional activities are to avoid the use of elaborate entertainment, expensive door prizes, suite attendance solicitation by individuals who are not full-time employees of the sponsoring company, or other similar activities.

Is Media Allowed?

Yes

Housing

Earliest Check-in Date: November 8, 2009
Latest Checkout-out Date: November 14, 2009
Final Reservation Cut-Off Date: October 23, 2009
(Some hotels may run out of space earlier or be cut-off prior to this date.)

Marriott Houston Westchase Hotel:
2900 Briarpark Dr.
Houston, TX 77042-3704



    Guest Room
    Rate: $165.00 Single/Double Occupancy
    Deposit: $165.00 Single/Double Occupancy

Travel Information:

AVIS is the official rental car agency for the International Lubricants & Waxes Meeting. Call 800-331-1600 and refer to AWD#:B7613999 to receive discounted rates.

Sponsors and Sponsorship Information:

Contact Merla Zollinger at merlaz@npra.org or call 202-457-0480 for sponsorship information.

Thank you to our 2009 sponsors:

Reception:
SK Lubricants