GACSB 18th Annual Educational Exchange

"Journey Towards Excellence"

Dear Friend:

You are cordially invited to the 18th Annual Educational Exchange of the Georgia Association of Community Service Boards, Inc (GACSB) scheduled for October 25-27, 2015 at Chateau Elan in Braselton, Georgia. The Educational Exchange brings a common perspective to professionals and advocates providing Mental Health, Developmental Disabilities and Addictive Diseases services in Georgia. 

The theme of this year’s conference is “Journey Towards Excellence.” Our goal is to provide speakers who will open new vistas of thought and planning for executives and top staff at each of the Georgia Community Service Boards (CSB). Applications have been submitted for CEU credits with GPA, NASW, LPCA, GNA, GACA, and GAMFT. CMEs have also been requested for physician level participants. 

Please consider how your organization can help equip our members to be even more efficient and successful in an increasingly competitive market.

The format for this year’s conference is specially designed to create more exposure for your organization and increased interaction with decision makers.

Major exhibit times include the following special events:

• Welcome reception
• Plenary Sessions
• Breakfast in the exhibit hall
• Breaks in the exhibit hall

We welcome you to become a part of THE meeting of the year by becoming a sponsor and reserving exhibit space. Exhibit space is limited and will be offered on sponsorship level and first-come basis. Keep scrolling to find information on sponsorship opportunities, pricing, and contact information. Then click on the REGISTRATION TAB to secure your level of participation! If you are unable to attend this meeting but would like to be a sponsor, please let me know as soon as possible. I know that your participation will add to the experience for attendees from each of the Community Service Boards.

We look forward to seeing you in October! If you have questions, please contact our Member Services Coordinator, Lyly Trinh, via email at ltrinh@shpllc.com.

Sincerely,

Robyn Garrett

Executive Director

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Working Agenda:

http://files.ctctcdn.com/07a4b2d2301/b3f8300b-e6b3-4dab-b5b9-005ff731dc3a.docx

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Association Sponsor Profile Opportunities

The following profiles are available for purchase by sponsors/exhibitors:

• Platinum Level Sponsor
• Gold Level Sponsor
• Silver Level Sponsor
• Exhibitor

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Advertising Rates

Advertising may be purchased for placement in the GACSB Annual Educational Exchange Syllabus   (program book) at the following rates:

Full-Page Ad

Color                                   $750

Black and White                   $500 

Half-Page Ad

Color                                    $425

Black and White                    $300 

Quarter-Page Ad

Black and White (only)           $200

All advertising materials must be forwarded electronically to Lyly Trinh (ltrinh@shpllc.com) no later than close of business on Monday, September 28,  2015. 

Files should be submitted in PDF format. The program book is 8 ½" X 11". Vertically spiral bound on the left hand side. All advertisements will have a ½ inch white margin around all the sides. Should you not wish to lose text or image portions, please have your design team be mindful of this border.

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Additional Vendor Details

• As a registrant, you are welcome to join any sessions, meals, breaks, and sign-up for CEUs/CMEs.

• Sunday Registration will begin at 11:00AM for CSB and Vendor attendees.

• Exhibit hours match those of our agenda, please see above link.

• Vendor booth set-up is available on Sunday beginning at 1:00PM.

• A copy of the venue floor plan is available for your reveiw here: http://files.ctctcdn.com/07a4b2d2301/a6ced04b-20bc-43bd-ab7a-ccf602ca98fc.pdf

• Table size: 6 ft X 24 inch

• Table cloth and skirt colors: will be at the venue's discretion but they have indicated burgundy white or black will be utilized.

• Vendors in the Atrium will be on marble flooring while those in the Ballroom will be on a carpeted area.

• Shipping & Receiving Instructions: http://files.ctctcdn.com/07a4b2d2301/46788ca0-3db3-460d-b7da-f090a86497e1.doc At the end of the event please note FedEx and UPS come daily so there is no need for you to call for pick-up. You can simply leave your items at the booth if you have your own shipping label. If you do not have your own shipping label, one may be picked up at the business center or front desk. Again, please be sure this shipping form is left with the boxes at your booth.

• A separate loading dock is available for those bringing equipment vs. shipping but the venue has indicated that you are more than welcome to simply pull up to the front door and have a bellman assist with unloading.

• Electrical – power outlets will be available to you but you are encouraged to bring your own extension and surge protectors as the venue will charge your company $50 for rental. Should you decide to rent these items however, please see the following request form: http://files.ctctcdn.com/07a4b2d2301/0ae8ebf2-51cd-4070-bcc4-08877723b1f5.doc

• Standard Wifi/Internet Connection- Complimentary. Please join the "ChateauElan" network with the password "GACSB1015." Should your company require hard wired access to the internet, please see the following request form: http://files.ctctcdn.com/07a4b2d2301/0ae8ebf2-51cd-4070-bcc4-08877723b1f5.doc

• Booths will be assigned based on participation level as well as time of electronic registration completion date. PLEASE EXPECT AN EMAIL FROM LYLY TRINH WITH YOUR INDIVIDUAL ASSIGNMENTS MID-SEPTEMBER.

• Selection of sponsorship benefits will be offered based on participation level as well as time of electronic registration completion. PLEASE EXPECT AN EMAIL FROM LYLY TRINH TO MAKE YOUR SELECTIONS LATE-SEPTEMBER.
  

• Signs will be placed on the tables for your ease of identification and convenience. 

• Please note the Sunday President’s Vendor Appreciation Reception will have a CASH BAR.

• Among the ~300 participating are: CSB CEOs, CFOs, COOs, Board Members, Medical Directors, clinical and other management level staff.

• During the event, please do not hesitate to contact GACSB Staff for any needs:                                           * Lyly Trinh 912-704-1729

• Dress is business casual. For those individuals who are cold-natured, it is advised to bring a light sweater.

• Throughout the Exchange, drawings are made for attendees to receive door prizes. We welcome your company to bring any promotional prizes you wish to donate to the raffle.

• Vendor Booth break-down will be by 2PM on Tuesday.

• A current attendee listing will be distributed via email to registered vendors following the one month mark and one week mark prior to the event. The final listing will be distributed following event end.

• TO ENSURE YOU ARE RECOGNIZED IN OUR PROGRAM, FOLLOWING COMPLETION OF YOUR ELECTRONIC REGISTRATION PLEASE FORWARD YOUR AGENY LOGO (in the highest resolution format available) TO LTRINH@SHPLLC.COM BY MONDAY, SEPTMBER 28TH

• Check back regularly! Additional details to be posted as they become available.

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Book Your Room Today:

WE ARE PLEASE TO ANNOUNCE THAT CHATEAU ELAN HAS BEEN COMPLETELY BOOKED BY OUR CSB ATTENDEES AND SPONSORS/EXHIBITORS. AT THIS TIME YOU MAY CONTACT THEM TO BE PLACED ON THE WAITING LIST OR CONTACT OUR OVERFLOW HOTEL, HOLIDAY INN EXPRESS THROUGH THE INFORMATION FURTHER BELOW.

Chateau Elan Winery & Resort
100 Rue Charle­magne
Braselton, GA 30517 

 

Reservations: (678) 425-0900 x 41

Online Booking: https://booking.chateauelan.com/

Group Code: 63Q95D

Group Rates are available through September 24, 2015

$150 Single/Double

$250 Suites

Flying in for the Educational Exchange? Hartsfield–Jackson Atlanta International Airport Code: ATL

See Chateau Elan's recommended transportation vendor:  HERE

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We have obtained an overflow block of rooms with Holiday Inn Express Braselton, located 0.26 miles from Chateau Élan.

2069 Highway 211 Northwest - Braselton,  Georgia  30517

 We are listed under GACSB October 2015, Group Code “GAC”. They have offered to our group a rate of $89  for Kings or Double Queens.

You have the option of calling their central reservations line directly (1-877-624-4334), or book online via the following link: 

http://www.hiexpress.com/redirect?path=hd&brandCode=ex&localeCode=en®ionCode=1&hotelCode=BSEGA&_PMID=99801505&GPC=GAC

Register Now! 

*PLEASE BE ADVISED FEES ARE APPLIED TO ALL CANCELATIONS; YOUR AGENCY WILL BE ASSESSED A $100 CHARGE.*