1. Estimated Expense Comparison MadisonChattanoogaCincinnati Meeting space?$8,740$0 Catering$27,717$67,228$92,789 A/V costs?$16,104$12,807 Total$60,932$92,072$105,596 Total per attendee $152 (per 400 people) $154 (per 600 people) $176 (per 600 people) These figures do not account for any discounts we may receive or facility labor charges we may incur  GWPC lists total cost for facility as $60,932, invoice from Monona catering was $27,717. So, meeting space and A/V make up the bulk of the difference ($33K).  Both Chattanooga and Cincinnati’s catering estimates include a more diverse selection of breakfast food than was offered in Madison. For example, these figures include juices, fruit, bagels, etc (not included in Madison and a common complaint.  The Monona Terrace provided all vegetarian lunches (nearly ¼ of the total) free of charge, which helps explain the low catering cost.

2. Estimated Expense Comparison MadisonChattanoogaCincinnati Meeting space?$8,740$0 For Chattanooga & Cincinnati… Meeting space estimate based on same needs as in Madison  5 breakout rooms for 4 days (hold between 65-150 people in theater setup), smallest for staff/ready room  Additional small rooms informal discussion sessions, lunch meetings  General session room (opening & closing plenaries)  Banquet room (lunches, receptions, breakfast, breaks)— in Chattanooga, we can have this room set up (capacity is over 600) with tables and chairs thruout—so people can use it for impromptu discussions, small meetings, presentation prep, etc.  Exhibit hall (can have breakfast, reception, here, too)

3. Estimated Expense Comparison For Cincinnati and Chattanooga… Catering estimates based on 600 people—  4 continental breakfasts  2 boxed lunches, 1 banquet lunch  3 afternoon breaks  2 receptions MadisonChattanoogaCincinnati Catering$27,717$67,228$92,789 Remember--  Both Chattanooga and Cincinnati’s catering estimates include a more diverse selection of breakfast food than was offered in Madison. For example, these figures include juices, fruit, bagels, etc (not included in Madison and a common complaint.  The Monona Terrace provided all vegetarian lunches (nearly ¼ of the total) free of charge, which helps explain the low catering cost.

4. Estimated Expense Comparison For Cincinnati and Chattanooga… A/V estimates based on same needs as in Madison  5 LCD projectors, 5 laptops each for 4 days (2 extra for 2 days—opening plenary, banquet)  1-2 internet connections each day  easels/flipcharts, microphones/podium… MadisonChattanoogaCincinnati A/V costs?$16,104$12,807

5.  Additional Madison costs (from GWPC’s breakdown):  Vendor set-up$3,036  Postage & shipping$29,680  Printing$18,615  Bus charters$1,690  Registration materials$1,333  Proceedings CD$275  TOTAL$54,629 Expense Comparison Issues

6.  Registration—goal of 600 people  full registration ($225) est. 400 this level = $90K  discounted ($125) est. 200 at this level = $25K  So, about $115K from registration  Vendors—goal of 30-40 paid vendors (20+ in Madison)  base fee of $750 (includes 2 registrations) = $22-25K  Sponsors—about $18K in additional sponsors in Madison— can we match that again? Exceed it? Where will the money come from… Total from registration and vendors = $137K

7. total from registration and vendors = $137K Estimated hard costs = $147K Where will the money come from…

8.  Each workgroup/goal group of the Council should identify 4- 5 issues/topics you would like to address during the conference. Think about which pieces of the framework the issues address.  For each of the issues, workgroups should make an initial decision as to whether the appropriate format would be paper presentations, skills/training workshop, or panel/facilitated discussion. Indicate if you have a lead person/speaker in mind.  Then we can indicate which piece(s) of the framework each session (90 minute, or longer) relates to. This may allow for greater flexibility and innovation than a traditional track structure. How do we begin to develop the 2004 Conference Structure?

9. The next slide contains a table with various conference components: 90 minute sessions Workshops & longer discussion sessions Poster sessions Lunch and breaks Opening and Closing Plenary, Receptions, etc. Developing the 2004 Conference Structure… Start to play around with the conference organization. Based on your issues/themes and their appropriate formats, what should go where?

10. MorningAfternoon & Early Evening Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Opening Plenary Break 90 min. session (4-5 concurrent sessions) Box Lunch Workshops & longer discussion sessions 90 min. session (4-5 concurrent sessions) 90 min. session (4-5 concurrent sessions) Box Lunch Workshops & longer discussion sessions Recep- tion Workshops & longer discussion sessions Poster Session Poster Session Sit down Lunch (Award) 90 min. session (4-5 concurrent sessions) Council Workgroup Discussions Poster Session Closing Plenary PosterSession End of Conference Social Event Field Trip Break Sample Structure… PLAY AROUND with the pieces!