Business of Running a Utility Conference

Gatlinburg Convention CenterAUgUst 9-11

2017

VENDOR Information & Registration

Area Hotel InformationWe encourage you to make reservations early as all accomodations

are first come, first served.

Black Bear Inn & Suites (865) 436-5656 $92-$122 (Formerly the Clarion Hotel) Group Code: 2368 www.blackbeargatlinburg.com

Courtyard by Marriot (865) 436-2008 $149-$159 www.marriot.com

Gatlinburg Inn (865) 436-5133 $119 www.gatlinburginn.com

Greystone Lodge (865) 451-9202 $108 www.greystonelodgetn.com

Hampton Inn (865) 436-4878 $125 (Parkway) Group Code: TAUD17 www.hamptoninn3.hilton.com

Hampton Inn (865) 436-4993 $149 (Historic Nature Trail) Reservations available starting July 1 www.hamptoninn3.hilton.com

Hilton Garden Inn (865) 436-0048 $139-$189 www.gatlinburg.hgi.com

Holiday Inn Express (865) 395-6623 Call for rates www.hiexpress.com

Holiday Inn (865) 395-6623 Call for rates Vacation Club www.holidayinn.com

2017 BUsINEss CONFERENCE VENDOR REgIstRAtION

Registration Includes Hot Breakfast & Buffet Lunch

10’ x 10’ booth spaceRegistration for two (2) representatives

A table (6’) & two (2) chairs at each booth

Vendor setup & Breakdown: Tues., Aug. 8th 2:00pm - 5:00pm [setup] Weds., Aug. 10th 10:00am - 3:00pm [setup] Thurs., Aug. 11th 2:00pm [breakdown]

Don’t Forget! The Gatlinburg Convention Center provides access to electricity, however you must bring your own extension cords. Please note that the convention center does not

provide carpeting for booths.

For your convenience, you may have items shipped to the convention center ahead of your arrival:

[Your Company Name]ATTN: Lena Marler

234 Historic Nature TrailGatlinburg, TN 37738

Please make copies of this form for more than 4 registrants.

The Business of Running a uTiliTy ConfeRenCeaugust 9 - 11, 2017 | gatlinburg Convention CenterRegister online at www.taud.org.

Registrant 1: _________________________________ Registrant 2: _________________________________

Registrant 3*: _________________________________ Registrant 4*: ________________________________

Company: __________________________________________________

Address: ___________________________________________________

City: _____________________________ State: ____ Zip: ____________

Phone: (_______) - _______ - ____________ E-mail: _____________________________________________ AdditionalTauD MeMBeRs Registrants*/BoothsBooth Registration for Two $675 (by July 21), plus _______ x $50 = $ ______Booth Registration for Two $775 (after July 21), plus _______ x $50 = $ ______Additional Booths..............................................................................................................._______ x $250 = $ ______Attending Only (no exhibit) $375 = $ ______Attendee List (available after conference) $100 Superboosters receive this at no charge = $ ______

non-TauD MeMBeRs Booth Registration for Two $1,200 (by July 21), plus _______ x $50 = $ ______Booth Registration for Two $1,300 (after July 21), plus _______ x $50 = $ ______Additional Booths............................................................................................................._______ x $400 = $ ______Attending Only (no exhibit) $600 = $ ______Attendee List (available after conference) $200 = $ ______

BooTh PRefeRenCe Provide booth numbers in accordance with the enclosed Exhibit Hall layout; choices are not guaranteed.

First Choice: ________ Second Choice: ________ Third Choice: _________

BooTh iTeM/seRviCe/sPonsoRshiP RequesT Electricity included in booth feeAdditional tables................................................................................................................._______ x $30 = $ ______Additional chairs................................................................................................................._______ x $5 = $ ______Exhibit Hall Breakfast Sponsor (receive sponsorship recognition) $125 = $ ______Exhibit Hall Door Prize Sponsor (receive sponsorship recognition) $25 = $ ______

exhiBiT hall MealsPlease list spouse or children also attending breakfast and/or lunch.

___________________________________________ $20 x _____ breakfast(s) = $ ______

___________________________________________ $20 x _____ breakfast(s) = $ ______

___________________________________________ $20 x _____ lunch(es) = $ ______

___________________________________________ $20 x _____ lunch(es) = $ ______

Total amount Due = $ ______If preferred, you may use your Master Card, American Express, Discover or Visa.Only provide your credit card information on forms that are to be direct mailed or faxed. We cannot accept credit card information via email, including attachments.

Credit Card Number: ____________________________ Exp. Date: _________ Amount: ____________

Card Holder Name: _____________________________ Signature: ______________________________

Billing Address: __________________________________________ State: ______ Zip: _____________

E-mail (for receipt): _____________________________________________________________________

Send your payment information or check, made payable to TAUD to:TAUD

P.O. Box 8041Murfreesboro, TN 37133-8041

Fax: (615) 898-8283 | Questions? (615) 896-9022

suPeRBoosTeR level Diamond Platinum

Gold Silver

SuperbooSterS: even if you do not owe booth fees for this event, you muSt register to guarantee your booth space!

Held in the mountains of Gatlinburg, this is TAUD’s largest indoor conference. Offering Continuing Education sessions for

both the administrative and operational sides of a utility, session topics are designed to ensure that attendees are kept as up-to-date as possible with regards to the latest regulations, technologies, and services available in our industry. One of the major highlights of this conference is the Exhibit Hall, where attendees have the opportunity to meet one-on-one with vendors and distributors and to network with other utility personnel.

The Business Conference also offers three events for attendees to participate in that benefit TAUD’s Tennessee Political Action Committee (TUPAC): the Henry Elrod Memorial Golf Tournament, TUPAC Trap Shot and the TUPAC Silent Auction. Every year our industry is faced with a number of challenges, making it increasingly difficult for our utilities to operate and exist. By participating in one (or all) of these fundraisers, you’re not only assisting in TAUD’s legislative efforts, but benefiting our industry as a whole.

Conference schedule Six (6) hours of Operator CE & eight (8) hours of TAP & Commissioner training available! See insert for detailed session information.

WEDNEsDAy, AUgUst 9 8:00am TUPAC Golf Tournament 9:30am TUPAC Trap Shoot10:00am - 3:00pm Vendor Setup 1:00pm - 6:00pm Registration 4:30pm - 7:00pm Opening Reception & TUPAC Silent Auction

tHURsDAy, AUgUst 10 7:30am - 9:30am Continental Breakfast 9:30am - 11:00am Supersession, Awards, & Best Tasting Water Contest Finals11:30am - 1:00pm Lunch 1:00pm - 4:00pm Sessions

FRIDAy, AUgUst 11 7:30am - 8:30am Breakfast 8:30am - 11:30am Sessions

EXHIBIT HALL LAYOUTPlease Note: Booth requests cannot be guaranteed! Please be sure to indicate three (3) booth options when completing your

registration form. Vendor setup is tues., aug. 8 (2-5pm) & Weds., aug. 9 (10am-3pm).

For saFety purposes, vendors will not be permitted to breakdown booth spaces until 2:00 pm thursday.

exhibit Hall open Wednesday: 4:30-7pm & thursday: 7:30am-1pm

**Booths in red have already been reserved by superbooster sponsors.**

Every August during the Business of Running a Utility Conference, TAUD hosts the TUPAC Golf Tour-nament, Trap Shoot and Silent Auction events. Proceeds from these annual events benefit the Tennessee Utility Political Action Committee, or TUPAC. If you’re playing golf, participating in the trap shoot or bidding on silent auction items, you are directly assisting TAUD in our legislative efforts.

All utility commissioners, managers, employees and associate members of TAUD are eligible to donate, however, any funds donated to TUPAC must be from

TUPAC Golf ToUrnAmenTWednesday, August 9 Registration/Breakfast: 6:30 amShotgun Start: 8:00 am

TUPAC TrAP ShooT Wednesday, August 9 Registration: 9:30 amShotgun Start: 10:00 am

TUPAC SilenT AUCTiondonation drop-off: wednesday 1:00-6:00pmWednesday, August 9 4:30-7:00pmThursday, August 10 7:30-1:00pm

personal accounts. TUPAC is required to report donations from individuals that exceed $100 within a reporting period. If your donation exceeds $100, please be sure to obtain and complete a disclosure form and return it to TAUD staff.

TAUD encourages you to support TUPAC by participating in one of these annual fundraising events or by donating to the Silent Auction. To learn more about TUPAC, visit www.taud.org and click on the Legislative tab. You may also contact Larry Lewis at (731) 234-0360 or by e-mail at larrylewis@taud.org.

P.o. Box 2529Murfreesboro, Tn 37133www.taud.org

Henry Elrod Memorial golf tournament

The sevierville golf Club1444 old Knoxville highwaysevierville, Tn 37876(865) 429-4223

Registration/Breakfast: 6:30amshotgun start: 8:00am

single Registration fee: $90Team Registration fee: $360 hole sponsorship: $300

for more information, contact:larry lewis (731) 234-0360Mike Clingenpeel (615) 476-8400

Proceeds from this tournament help fund the Tennessee Utility Political Action Committee (TUPAC).

August 9, 2017

Visit www.taud.org to register