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2010 NACC Annual Conference

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HOTEL AND CONFERENCE HEADQUARTERS

The South Bend Marriott will be this years host hotel just minutes from the University of Notre Dame and the College football hall of fame. The Marriott provides a free airport shuttle and parking is $9 per day. Their 298 upgraded guest rooms feature luxury linens and high speed internet access. The well equipped fitness center is one of the largest in South Bend and they also have a swimming pool. Later in the day enjoy the authentic Irish pub, Sean O’casey’s. Special conference rate of $109 plus tax per room night are available until May 3rd, 2010 or until our block of rooms are sold out. If you call the hotel and you are told that there are no rooms left in our block, please contact Theresa Traulsen at the NACC’s office.

Contact the South Bend Marriott directly to book your room at 574-234-2000. Mention that you’re with the National Association of Collegiate Concessionaires to receive the discounted room rate.

Here is the URL to their website: http://www.marriott.com/hotels/travel/sbnin-south-bend-marriott/

AIRPORT & TRANSPORTATION DIRECTIONS

PDF Campus Map

Arrival by air

The South Bend Regional Airport is about 15 minutes by car from the Notre Dame campus (flights should be booked to South Bend, Indiana -- airport code SBN). From the airport, go east on Lincolnway West (left out of the airport) to downtown South Bend. Turn left on Indiana 933 (Michigan Street) and proceed about two miles to Angela Boulevard. Turn right onto Angela, and then turn left at the second stoplight (Eddy Street). Follow signs to visitor parking.

Visitors also can fly to Chicago and drive or take a bus to Notre Dame. The University is about two hours by car from Chicago’s O'Hare International Airport and about 90 minutes from Midway International Airport. From O'Hare, take I-190 east out of the airport, merge onto I-90 east (the Kennedy Expressway) toward downtown Chicago and merge with I-94 south (the Dan Ryan Expressway). Take the Skyway exit off the Dan Ryan and remain on I-90 to the Indiana Toll Road, which merges with I-80. From the Illinois border, it is about 75 miles to Exit 77 (the South Bend/Notre Dame exit).

Arrival by car

From the north: The University is located just south of the Indiana Toll Road (Interstate 80/90). Exit I-80/90 at Exit 77 and turn right onto Indiana 933. Make a left at the fourth stop light (Angela Boulevard), then turn left at the second stoplight (Eddy Street). Follow signs to visitor parking.

From the south: Take U.S. 31 north which becomes Indiana 933 just south of the city of South Bend. Stay on Indiana 933 through downtown South Bend to Angela Boulevard. Turn right onto Angela, and then turn left at the second stoplight (Eddy Street). Follow signs to visitor parking.

Arrival by train

The South Shore Line trains run directly from the Chicago Loop (corner of Michigan and Randolph) to South Bend Regional Airport in South Bend (about a two-hour trip). From the airport, the Notre Dame campus is approximately a 15-minute ride by car. Various transportation methods are available (e.g. taxi, rental car, limo).

GROUP OUTINGS

Golf: A Member/Vendor scramble golf outing will be held at Warren Golf Course. On Tuesday June 8, 2010, vans will leave the hotel at 7:30 AM with tee off times starting at 8:30 AM. Cost will be $100 per person which includes range balls, cart, 2 non-alcoholic drinks and lunch.

The course architects, Bill Coore and Ben Crenshaw, designed a course that will challenge your skills and refresh your soul. As they so aptly put it, “We wanted an old-fashioned, traditional course. One based on subtleties rather than special effects.” The Warren Golf Course is reflective of the spirit and tradition of the University of Notre dame that has endured since its founding in 1842. We hope you enjoy this truly unique experience.

Registration and fees must be received by May 12, 2010.

Alternative Activity:
Notre Dame Football Experience : Due to a recent scheduling conflict with the University we are unable to provide the entire experience. Members who have already paid will be refunded the difference ($25) between the experience and the walking tour. Also, all walking tour participants will now receive a football jersey.

Walking tour of the University of Notre Dame: We have a great tour of the University of Notre Dame campus planned. We will tour the campus visiting Old College which was the first building constructed by Father Edward Sorin, C.S.C., founder of the University of Notre Dame. We will visit the Log Chapel and the Grotto of our Lady of Lourdes. The tour will continue to the Main Building where you can see the Golden Dome from the inside. You will also see the dining halls and many other sites along the way. If members have other specific sites on campus that they would like to see, we will try to include them as well.

EVENING ACTIVITIES (for both members and vendors)

WELCOME RECEPTION
The member/vendor welcome reception dinner is being held at the College Football Hall of Fame. Full of fun and exciting, interactive exhibits and displays to help keep the spirit of college football alive. You can try your hand at throwing passes and kicking field goals. Then visit the Stadium Theater, which gives you a 360-degree sight and sound experience of a football Saturday.

MEMBER/VENDOR DINNER WEDNESDAY
This Mardi Gras theme Member/Vendor dinner will be held outdoors Wednesday night on the campus of Notre Dame. This dinner will allow you to interact with other guests as we suit up to play whiffle ball against each other. The menu will feature items like Jambalaya Chicken, Char-grilled Shrimp, Cajun Tbones, Fresh Crawfish and much more.

MEMBER/VENDOR DINNER THURSDAY
Thursday nights member/vendor dinner will be held at the Studebaker Museum. Here you can admire nearly 70 timeless vehicles, including one-of-a-kind classics like the 1934 Bendix, the 1956 Packard Predictor concept car and President Lincoln’s Carriage.

Cubs -vs- White Sox at Wrigley Field
Come with us to experience this cross-town, inter-league game at historic Wrigley Field! Friday June 11th, 40 NACC members will be transported from Notre Dame to Wrigley Field in Chicago. There are only 40 tickets, so it's first come first serve. The cost is $40 per person. So sign up now because when the 40 tickets are gone, they're gone!

UNIVERSITY MEMBER PRIZES
Members will receive special chips by visiting conference sponsor’s booths during the trade show. Those members that collect the entire set of sponsor chips will turn their set in at the end of the trade show for a numbered ticket. The numbered ticket will entitle the member to participate in the prize drawing Wednesday afternoon.

EDUCATIONAL/INTEREST SESSIONS

Concession Management Sales Survey.
Speaker TBD, discuss survey & how online submission worked this year.

Effective Delegation Skills.
Presented by Guest Speaker Gar Trusley.

Motivation and Work Satisfaction.
Presented by Guest Speaker Gar Trusley.

Keeping your Resume up to date.
Presented by ND Human Resources.

How to get started accepting Credit Cards.
Member panel will facilitate this question and answer member forum.

Open forum.
Facilitated by Bill McQuerry, University of Arizona.

CONFERENCE BAGS
The conference bag is a carry-on sized roller-bag provided by Whirley DrinkWorks. Notre Dame is also providing many other conference gifts. So don’t be surprised if your new conference roller-bag goes home stuffed!

UCMT TRAINING COURSE

For 2010, all members (University and Vendor) have the opportunity to take the UCMT course for a special price of $250 per student. This class, scheduled for June 12-14 at the University of Notre Dame, will only be held if there are a minimum of 6 students enrolled by May 8, 2010. If on this date there are not a minimum of 6 students enrolled, the class will be cancelled. The next class will be scheduled for 2011 at UMASS. This special price is limited to the first 15 students, after which the price returns to $500 per student.

This three day course covers a wide variety of topics including: sales forecasting, setting & measuring results of management goals, employee relations (recruiting, training, retaining valuable employees, corrective action), managing concessions stands, inventory controls, and sales reporting. Our financial reporting section covers basic accounting, purchasing, financial reports (weekly, monthly, quarterly, and annual), budgeting, and forecasting. We also cover some catering topics: menu management, break even analysis, sales, and set up basics.

Our interactive learning environment encourages each student to share their ideas & experience. A big part of the class is learning from each other and how different concessions operations handle facility restrictions, special events, staff or NPO issues, information related to design problems, and other practical solutions that can be immediately applied.

Each day will end with a quiz of that day's material and the 2nd & 3rd day begin with a question & answer session from topics covered the previous day. The fee for this course is $500; it is available to all NACC members. Class manual, daily snacks, one dinner, and a sporting event (2010 Cubs Game) are included in your course fee. If your organization has three or more members participating, we give a discounted price of $450 per person.

TRADE SHOW

The trade show will be held at the University of Notre Dame Wednesday, June 9, 2010 from 11:00 am to 2:00 pm. Vendors will have the undivided attention of the University Members for 3 hours. We do not schedule any other events at this time. Members also have lunch at the trade show.

As a vendor member of the NACC, you can advertise your new products on the NACC’s web site new products page. This service is included in your membership. Go online at www.NACC-Online.com to see what other vendor members are promoting.

Cancellation Policy

90 days prior to conference: 75% refund
89-60 days prior to conference: 50% refund
59 days prior to conference: 0% refund

For more information, contact:

Theresa Traulsen
Executive Director
Email: info@NACC-Online.com
Phone: 206-440-9203 Fax: 206-440-9213

Future Conference Host locations:

June 13-17, 2011
University of Massachusetts
Amherst, MA.

Future Locations:

University of Oregon, 2012
Indiana University, 2013

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