Heartland 2008 Social Events

You Belong at Heartland!

Monday

Heartland Golf Tournament
Sponsor: The Comfort Company
Irv Warren Memorial Golf Course
Shotgun Start at 1:00 pm

For the third year, the tournament will be played at Waterloo’s premier golf facility, Irv Warren Memorial Golf Course, home of the Waterloo Open Golf Classic, Iowa's largest professional golf tournament. Play 18 holes of best ball and meet your fellow VGM members and participating vendors.

Hog Roast & Fireworks
Sponsors:	Brightree Gaymar Industries Gulf South Medical Supply Innovation In Motion Medela Healthcare
Beverage Sponsor
	Lake Court Medical
Fireworks Sponsor
	Permobil
VGM Headquarters 6 to 10:00 p.m.

Start your Heartland experience off right at this Iowa-style event. Grab a beer or a soda from the trough and taste some of Iowa’s finest pork and beef, cooked on-site. Get an up-close look at John Deere’s finest farm machinery. And enjoy a private fireworks display to rival any municipal show you’ve ever seen! This new addition is sure to blow you away!

Tuesday

Exhibit Hall Grand Opening Reception
Sponsors:	Invacare Med-Lift & Mobility, Inc.
Five Sullivan Brothers Convention Center Exhibition Hall 5:00 to 8:00 p.m.

Spend some quality time checking out the hottest products and guaranteed best prices in the industry offered by VGM’s Participating Vendors. Enjoy delicious hors d’oeuvres and complimentary beer, wine and soda while you peruse the show floor. Get to know other VGM Members and introduce yourself to the more than 80 VGM Participating Vendors who are exhibiting. Afterward, check out one of the many downtown Waterloo hot spots. Check with the Guest Service desk, located in the registration area, for more information.

Wednesday

Heartland Gala
Sponsor: Respironics
6 p.m. to midnight

Don’t miss the famous VGM Heartland Gala!  It’s the most talked about event in the industry! Feast on a hearty buffet, enjoy complimentary beer, wine and soda, and dance the night away to live music.

Thursday

Heartland Bowling Tournament
7 to 10:00 p.m.

VGM is always on a roll and this event is no different. Join us for a BOWLING outing for food, fun and plenty of strikes! No experience necessary. Sign up for your team of 6 in the registration area of the convention center and we’ll compete for prizes, bragging rights and the Heartland trophy!