Conference Overview  Saturday, Oct. 6 – Wednesday, Oct. 10  2,500-3,000 Attendees Expected  More than 2,300 in Milwaukee  Opportunity to showcase Arizona & its cities, towns and counties

Host Committee Responsibilities  Make conference enjoyable and rewarding experience  Plan several events & activities  Local fundraising  Logistical support

Host Committee Co-Chairs  David Cavazos, City Manager, Phoenix  John Kross, Town Manager, Queen Creek & ACMA 2012 President  David Smith, County Manager, Maricopa County

Host Subcommittees  Social Events – Ed Zuercher, Phoenix; and Andi Welsh, El Mirage  Athletic Events – Gayle Mabery, Clarkdale; and George Kolb, Surprise  Field Demos – Dawn Irvine, Gilbert; and Bob Flatley, Coolidge  Inspirational Breakfast – George Pettit, ACMA Life Member  Opening Session – Jimmy Jayne, Navajo County  Volunteers – Kari Kent, Mesa; and Kristen Krey, Glendale  Spouse/Guest Tours – Tim Ernster, Sedona; and Charlie McClendon, Avondale  Assistants Exchange – Susan Thorpe, Peoria; Manny Gonzalez, Pinal County; and Shawn Nau, Maricopa County  Fundraising – Mike Hutchinson, ACMA/ICMA Range Rider  Partner Service Project – Corey Williams, Phoenix

Sampling of Events Planned

Saturday, October 6 Heard Museum Expected Attendance: Ticket Price: TBD, approximately $35

Sunday, October 7 Phoenix Convention Center Sports Theme – Dbacks tentative; contacting other sports teams Expected Attendance: 2,500 Ticket Price: Included in Registration, Non-Registrants $35

Tuesday, October 9 Corona Ranch Expected Attendance: 800-1,000 Ticket Price: TBD, approximately $40

Opening Session – Sunday, Oct. 7  Contact: Jimmy Jayne  Gift – Custom Navajo Pot  Speakers – Mayor Stanton, Chairman Wilson  Phoenix & Luke Air Force Base Color Guards  Phoenix Boys Choir  Invocation - Auxiliary Bishop Eduardo A. Nevares

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Field Demonstrations  Contacts: Dawn Irvine & Bob Flatley  Educational content  Approx. 7-9 total  List to be published in July Issue of PM Magazine Boeing Facility in Mesa Maricopa County Court Tower

Athletic Events  Contacts: Gayle Mabery & George Kolb Planned Events Include: Sunday, October 7 7 a.m. -10 a.m. – 5K Tempe Town Lake 7 a.m. -2 p.m. – Golf tournament at TPC 8 a.m. -2 p.m. – Tennis event at City of Surprise Tennis & Racquet Complex 7:30 p.m. -10:30 p.m. – Bowling at Lucky Strike Monday, October 8 7 a.m. – 10 a.m. – Hiking at Piestewa Peak Monday and Tuesday, October 8& 9 7 a.m. – 8:15 a.m. – Chair Yoga

Other Activities/Events  Inspirational Breakfast Volunteer day of, volunteer for logistical support  Assistants Exchange Volunteer to host assistants, help with committee  Spouse/Guest Tours Volunteer to assist on-site  Partner Service Project Send in ideas, volunteer on-site

How do I volunteer?  For a Subcommittee: Contact co-chairs  During the Conference: Sign up w/ Kari Kent or Kristen Krey  Volunteer brochure on ACMA site: