On Aug. 13, the board of directors will hold its annual meeting to review current programs and new ideas. A CFI certification team meeting and the second annual CFI Chapter Conference are also scheduled for that day.

The convention opens Aug. 14 with a leadership conference sponsored by the WFCA, workshops and seminars, a first timer's meeting and a welcome reception that night.

A Visit the Associates breakfast opens Aug. 15, followed by the opening conference, associate education hours and The Great Race, where members will race in teams at speeds of up to 40 miles per hour.

Aug. 16 wraps the convention up with a Visit the Associates breakfast, the Charlie Gress Award ceremony, seminars, and a grand celebration commemorating 10 years for CFI.

For more information, telephone (816) 231-4646 or visit the website at www.CFIinstallers.com.