/ Mississippi Banner Users Group
2008 Conference
September 14 –16, 2008
Whispering Woods Hotel & Conference Center
Olive Branch, MS

Mark your calendars! It is time for our annual gathering of Banner users for information, fun, and fellowship. This year our MBUG Conference will be held at Whispering Woods Hotel & Conference Center, 11200 East Goodman Road, Olive Branch, MS. They have newly renovated guestrooms with complimentary high speed internet. We are working to confirm presenters so the final agenda will be sent to you at a later date. As always, we need user participation to make our conference as informative as possible. If you would like to make a presentation, please contact Bettye Graves (), Marilyn Sauls (), Edith Riley (), or Chris Giger ().

General Information:

·  Our guest speaker for Monday’s luncheon will be Greg Cooley. Greg is a Certified Financial Planner and founding partner with Cooley and Labas Financial Advisors in Corinth, MS. His financial planning firm concentrates on all money management issues facing today’s clients.

·  If you plan to bring a guest please indicate on your registration form and include a $75.00 guest fee. The guest fee entitles entry to the Sunday evening social, Monday luncheon and Monday night social.

·  The schedule has not been finalized yet but, as in the past, the sessions will begin Monday morning.

Hotel Information:

·  www.wwconferencecenter.com

·  For hotel reservations call 662-890-2886 or 662-895-2941 and ask for “Inhouse Reservations”. You can also call the toll-free number, 1-866-760-3172. Identify yourself as being with MBUG – MS Banner Users Group to receive discounted room rates. All hotel reservations must be made by August 14, 2008.

·  Hotel room rates are $89.00/night (single or double) for the first 150 rooms reserved. Room reservation #151 and above will be $99.00. All reserved rooms will be in Whispering Woods Hotel until full. Any overflow rooms will be at the Fairfield Inn (across parking lot from Whispering Woods).

·  Check-in time is at 3:00pm and check-out is 11:00 am. Upon request, baggage storage can be arranged until your actual departure from the Conference Center.

·  The total room charges will be the room rate + 7% state tax + 2% tourist tax. To be exempt from the 7% state tax you must pay with a school check AND bring a copy of your MS Tax Exemption Certificate. State tax will be charged if you are paying with a personal credit card or check (even with MS Tax Exemption Certificate).

The 2% tourist tax will be charged to everyone. Out-of-state attendees must pay with a school check and also have a MS Tax Exemption Certificate (may be obtained from the MS State Tax Commission 601-923-7015).

·  All reservations must be guaranteed at the time of booking with a valid credit card, advance deposit of one night’s room and tax (paid by cash, certified check or money order), or approved direct bill. Please secure a confirmation number after making your reservation.

·  Individuals will be required to provide a valid credit card at check-in to cover any room incidentals. Payment of cash at check-in without a valid credit card must include a $20.00 per day incidental fee. Any unused portion of the incidental fee will be returned upon checkout.

·  Whispering Woods Hotel and Conference Center is a smoke free establishment. (There are designated smoking areas outside of the buildings.)

Driving Directions:

From Memphis International Airport:

Exit the airport taking I-240 East to Nashville. Exit on 385 East (Bill Morris Parkway). From 385 East exit Hacks Cross Road going South (right). Continue for approximately 4.5 miles. At the traffic light where AutoZone is on the left and Sonic is on the right, turn left. Drive to the end of that street and turn right to go to the front of the Conference Center.

I-40 Westbound from Tennessee:

Coming West on I-40 take I-240 West (to Jackson, MS). Follow I-240 to 385 East (Bill Morris Parkway). From 385 East exit Hacks Cross Road going South (right). Continue for approximately 4.5 miles. At the traffic light where AutoZone is on the left and Sonic is on the right, turn left. Drive to the end of that street and turn right to go to the front of the Conference Center.

I-40 Eastbound from Arkansas:

Coming East on I-40, take I-240 South toward Jackson, MS. Stay on I-240 East toward Nashville (do not take I-55) to 385 East (Bill Morris Parkway). From 385 East exit Hacks Cross Road gong South (right).

Continue for approximately 4.5 miles. At the traffic light where AutoZone is on the left and Sonic is on the right, turn left. Drive to the end of that street and turn right to go to the front of the Conference Center.

I-55 Northbound in Mississippi:

Coming North on I-55, take the 302 East exit. Continue East approximately 14 miles. At Hacks Cross Road (sign is in the median), go through the light and take the first left turn into Whispering Woods.

Northwest bound State Highway 78:

Coming Northwest on 78, take the Hacks Cross Road, Bethal Road, Exit 6. Go north (right) approximately 2 miles. At the light at 302, take a right turn, get into the left-hand lane immediately and take the first left into Whispering Woods.

Southeast bound State Highway 78:

Coming Southeast on 78, take the 302 East exit. At Hacks Cross Road (sign is in the median), go through the light and take the first left turn into Whispering Woods.

Mississippi Banner Users Group

2008 Conference

Whispering Woods Hotel and Conference Center

Olive Branch, MS

Registration/Invoice Form

Name
Title
Institution
Email Address

Please check primary track:

Alumni
Finance
Financial Aid
Human Resources
Student
Technical
I will be bringing a guest / Yes / No
Guest name (for nametag)

Conference Fees: $100.00 per attendee

(Add $50.00 late fee after August 14, 2008)

$75.00 guest fee

$150.00 non-member attendee (no late fees apply)

$150.00 on-site registration fee (member or non-member)

**Conference registration deadline is August 14, 2008. All registration received after that date will be considered late registration and will be strictly enforced. On-site registration cannot be paid by credit card.

Total Amount Due: $

Make checks payable to:

MS Banner Users Group, Inc

EIN: 20-0444828

Mail payment and registration form by August 14, 2008 to:

Becky Finley

Delta State University

Registrar’s Office

Kent Wyatt Hall 152

Cleveland, MS 38733

662-846-4042