The document is a bid to host the 2014 MACUHO conference in King of Prussia, Pennsylvania at the Radisson Hotel Valley Forge Resort and Casino from November 4-7, 2014. The bid highlights the location near Philadelphia and attractions, hotel amenities including free parking and shuttle, programming space, and entertainment options. The budget estimates at least 200 attendees which would result in no net loss given registration fees and expectations to exceed 200 attendees based on location and past conference data.

1. MACUHO
2014 CONFERENCE BID

2. 2014 BID
The Vision
• MACUHO past and current leadership desire
to bring the conference back to region. It’s
been 10 years since the last conference.
• Great location and access to Philadelphia
• A high, quality, and engaging conference

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Theme: Bringing the City to the Valley
• Showcase Region’s Best
• Highlight: Philadelphia and SEPA region
• Historical and modern attractions

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Host Details
• November 4-7, 2014
• Radisson Hotel Valley Forge Resort and Casino
in King of Prussia, PA
• Only 25 minutes from Philly/airport and other
attractions
• Free parking and shuttle discount to airport
• Room rate $139 (plus tax)

5. Video
• http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tj32TuuLv
mM&feature=youtu.be

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Entertainment
• On-site and in town
– Restaurants and Night Club
– Wednesday night: Dinner on own in Philly
• Casino on site
• Thursday night: Quizzo and dancing!!

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Food and Beverage
• Wednesday
– Opening Reception
– Vendor Reception
• Thursday
– Continental Breakfast
– Vendor Recognition Lunch
– Recognition Dinner
• Friday
– Regional Breakfasts
– Closing Lunch

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Programming and Exhibit Space
• Over 40,000 sq. feet of space
• Exhibitors location right in route to
Programming rooms
• Free Wifi
• A/V needs budgeted to reduce liability and
provide higher quality technology

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Schedule
Tuesday, Nov. 4, 2014

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Wednesday, Nov. 5, 2014

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Thursday, Nov. 6, 2014

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Friday, Nov. 7, 2014

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Budget
• Registration fee: $229
– Different for Graduate and CHOs
• Budget in bid shows min. 200 attendees.
Expectation that 250+ will attend due to
location and previous conference data
• Income (net loss) at minimum if exceed 200
attendees

14. 2014 BID
Thanks to Bid team
• MACUHO 2014 Bid Team
– Licinia “Lulu” Barrueco Kaliher (Temple University), Co-Chair
– Sean Killion (Temple University)
– Jenn Thorpe (Chestnut Hill College)
– Shana Alston (Philadelphia University)
– Laura Egan (St. Joseph’s University)
– Shondrika Merritt (Temple University)

15. Questions