Want to Host an O.U.C.H. Convention?

The 9th O.U.C.H. Convention  is July 11, thru July 13, 2008
Early check in will be Thursday July, 10

Proposals are being accepted for the 9th annual O.U.C.H. Convention. The convention committee eagerly awaits your proposals and the membership can't wait for the suspense to end. All proposals must be submitted by November 15, 2007.

Will the convention be in; Maine, Florida, Colorado, Las Vegas, California, or North Dakota???? Submitting the right proposal will let you play a part in determining where the convention will be held. If you don't know what's involved in being a convention host or how to make a proposal, read on for an overview. If you think you have the perfect location and are willing to make the commitment to be this years host, contact us for details.

DOWNLOADS AVAILABLE

For your convenience, download the Hotel Report Form and the Request For Proposal (RFP) form.

Please contact the convention committee at convention@ouch-us.org if you have any questions concerning how to submit a proposal, we'll be happy to assist you.

Note: A list including the name of city and at least 3 hotels must be submitted for review to the convention committee by November 15, 2007

Time, dedication and a commitment to make a difference

Volunteering to be the convention host is very appreciated and will take a considerable commitment of your time and effort. If you're up for the challenge and would like to submit a serious proposal, it is required that you research and list the international hub airports of the proposed location and 3 to 5 Hotels that will meet our conventions needs.

Do you have a host hotel in mind?  Does it have a web site we can look at?  List any web sites for the area (Chamber of Commerce, Visitor sites, etc.)  Also, list any special attractions the area has to offer.

What do convention hosts do?

Convention hosts work with the Convention Committee and the Board of Directors in:

• Locating the host hotel and dealing with the reservation office of that hotel to arrange any special packages or rates for attendees.
• May be asked to visit the hotels and take pictures of the rooms and facilities.
• Making arrangements with the host hotel for meeting and banquet facilities.
• Organizing the agenda.
• Arranging for any special speakers or presentations for technical sessions.
• Setting up and breaking down the convention.
• Anything else that needs to be handled in person.

If you would like to host an O.U.C.H. Convention in your area,
click here to e-mail us your:

• Name
• E-Mail
• Address
• Mailing Address
• Phone Number
• A description of your proposed convention site. 

The O.U.C.H. Convention Committee and Board of Directors will review all submissions and decide which proposal will be granted the next convention.

The decision will be based on the following:


• Accommodations available - Hotels, Meeting Facilities, Restaurants, Attractions, Things to do and see, etc.
• Travel Facilities - Proximity to International Airport - Vacation Opportunities - What possibilities does the area afford for attendees who would like to make an extended vacation of the trip.
• Previous Convention Locations - We would like give each area of the country the opportunity to host a convention. For that reason we will give top consideration to those locations that have not recently hosted a convention.
  

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