Successful Conference - 150 attendees, 12 presenters, 20+ vendors, lots of prizes!

13 on the committee

We had our own Audio/Visual person

Successful online registration

President Shelton said he would provide start-up funds

Areas to Improve:

Advertising of event

Add P-card payment option

Increase registration fee, but offer more scholarships/discounts to increase registration numbers

Goals:

Chose an uplifting theme

Survey staff for topic they would like to see at the conference

Hold first meeting in August

Increase number vendors at next conference

Have an "early bird" discount for early registrations

Add chocolate chip cookies to dessert menu

Create scholarship/discount program for individuals who would like to attend, but can't because of individual financial reasons

Increase awareness of conference, even some departments with SAC members were not aware of the conference

Hold an essay contest for free conference registration

Advertise!

Increase attendance by advertising, working with Marketing Committee, announce in New Employee Orientation, send announcements to department heads

Encourage Greater participation form SAC members

Find great Keynote speaker and great presenters

Have good topics

Emphasize the support of the UA President

Find a good location for the conference

Form subcommittees