ILLINOIS ASSOCIATION OF

HOUSING AUTHORITIES

2010 MAINTENANCE/MANAGEMENT CLINIC

EXHIBITOR INFORMATION

THE FIESTA BEGINS

Wednesday afternoon and evening April 21st we will gather in the Holiday Hall for a “Sensational Time.” BE SURE YOU HAVE ALL YOUR BASIC ARTICLES TO ATTRACT ATTENTION TO YOUR PRODUCT. Cards will be given to all participants, which they will bring to each booth to get initialed in order to be eligible for prizes. While they are getting your autograph, you’ll have an excellent opportunity to show them your products. You may want to schedule at appointment with them for Thursday morning to discuss things in more detail. We encourage you to apply early for an exhibit space at our annual Maintenance/Management Clinic.

THE FOLLOWING ARE INCLUDED IN YOUR REGISTRATION FEE:

1. BOOTH - Each exhibit booth will be 10 Ft. x 8 Ft. and will contain the following equipment:

One 72” x 24” draped display table - Two folding chairs

One 0 to 500 watts electrical outlet: - 8 Ft. backdrops and 3 Ft. side drops

2. SIGNS -An exhibitor identification sign will be provided. The sign will be 7” X 44” and will contain the Company Name and booth number.

3. DECORATORS - IAHA has contracted with: Excel Decorators

3600 Winchester Rd.

Springfield, IL. 62707

(217) 528-4024 Fax (217) 528-4026

E-mail: exceldecorators.com

All those registered will receive a letter from Excel with instructions on how to obtain their service kit forms.

4. SPECIAL EQUIPMENT/NEEDS - If you have any special needs or require any special equipment, please contact Excel and make arrangements directly with them.

5. SET-UP/TEAR-DOWN - Excel will set up Wednesday, April 21, 2010 from 8:00 A.M. to 1:00 P.M. Exhibitors are to be set up by 4:00 P.M. We will OPEN the vendor area to the attendees at 4:00 P.M. until 8:00 P.M. on Wednesday, April 21st On Thursday morning April 22nd we are opening the vendor area from 9:00 A.M. until 11:00 A.M. We ask that you tear down IMMEDIATELY after 11:00 A.M. We encourage you to set up meetings with individual that want more information on your product. Excel Decorators will be tearing down immediately. We are planning on having our Banquet in the Holiday Hall and must have time to clean up and set up the room. We appreciate your cooperation.

VENDOR RECOGNITION BREAKFAST –The IAHA will honor all vendors at a breakfast on Thursday, April 22nd at 8:30 A.M. Please plan to attend this breakfast to receive your gift from the IAHA before leaving. At this time all vendor prizes will be given away.

6. ADVANCE SHIPMENTS - Any advance shipments must be sent to Excel Decorators 3600 Winchester Rd, Springfield, IL 62707. NOT THE HOTEL.

Make arrangements directly with Excel.

7. EXHIBIT TIMES/ACTIVITIES Wednesday, April 21, 2010

9:30 a.m. Conference Opens – GOLF TOURNMENT

FOR VENDORS and Attendees – See information below.

1:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m. Vendors set up their booths.

4:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. All participants will be bringing the attendance CARD to your booth to get your initials - (cards will be provided by the IAHA.) This is your CHANCE to show those BUYERS how they can use your product. Cards will be used for prize drawings. You may add your own prize if you wish.

Food will be available 5:30 – 7:30 p.m.

8:00 –? IAHA Hospitality Room (location to be announced) VENDORS ARE WELCOME, SO PLEASE COME.

Thursday, April 22, 2010

7:30a.m. - 8:30 a.m. Vendor Appreciation Breakfast. Plaques will be presented at 8:30 a.m.Vendor prizes will be given away at this time.

9:00a.m. - 11:00 a.m. Vendor area to be open.

11:00 a.m. Vendors tear down displays.

12::00 Noon – Please join us for lunch.

5:00 p.m. - ? FIESTA TIME! YOUR INVITED TO THE FIESTA FOR A NIGHT OF DINING AND ENTERTAINMENT.

8. REGISTRATION

Exhibitors should pick up a registration package at the registration desk in the Hotel Lobby on Wednesday April 21st between 8:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m. This package will contain your nametag and tickets for meals.

9. DOOR PRIZES

IAHA will provide door prizes for the participants. You may add your own prize if you wish. All vendor prizes are to be given away at the breakfast on Thursday.

10. SPONSORSHIP Get your name out in front by being a sponsor for the following?

Cocktail Party $350.00 Afternoon Break $125.00

Breakfast $300.00 Morning Break $100.00

If you choose to be a sponsor, your name will appear on a large poster at the function.

11. ALL REGISTRATIONS ARE FINAL. Please make your own hotel reservations by calling:

Decatur Conference Center and Hotel, 4191 US Highway 36 West,

Decatur, Illinois 62522 Phone: 217-422-8800.

We have secured a rate of $97.00 1-4 persons. Please request this rate by specifying that you will be attending the IAHA Maintenance & Management Clinic function

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12. AGAIN THIS YEAR YOUR REGISTRATION FEE WILL INCLUDE A FREE

ASSOCIATE MEMBERSHIP TO THE IAHA.

13. DON’T FORGET - YOU ALSO RECEIVE A FULL PAGE AD IN THE CLINIC

BOOK FREE! It must be in to Vicki Miles or the printer no later than March 26th.

GOLF TOURNAMENT

SPONSORED BY: BARRY AT BARTON CARROLL’S: Cell: 815-603-1451 or Fax information to

800-978-2048. If Barry is out please leave name and phone number and mention IAHA Golf Tournament.

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WHO FOR: ALL H. A. PERSONNEL, VENDORS, SPEAKERS, AND INSTRUCTORS

WHEN: APRIL 21, 2010 TEE TIME 9:30 A.M. BEST BALL – PEORIA HANDICAP - THIS WILL ENABLE VENDORS TO GET FINISHED BEFORE SHOW TIME.

WHERE: SCOVILL GOLF COURSE DIRECTLY BEHIND THE HOLIDAY INN.

COST: $50.00 FOR 18 HOLES INCLUDING CART. You can pay Barry at the course.