The Florida Police Chiefs Association is holding its Mid-Winter Conference and Exposition from January 9-12, 2000, at the World Golf Village Resort Hotel, in St. Augustine, Florida and you are cordially invited to attend. Once again, Chief Rick Overman and the members of the Training Committee have put together an outstanding program. Our conference topic will be School Violence. Jefferson County Colorado Sheriff John P. Stone and Steve Davis PIO will share their insights into the tragedy and the lessons learned from the violence that took place in Littleton Colorado at Columbine High School. Conference forums will also focus on legislative initiatives slated for 2000 and we will take a look at the latest in police training and equipment improvements to help us fight crime.
As our veteran vendors know, we broke attendance records at our last mid-winter conference and the exhibition space was sold out. We anticipate excellent attendance from police executives. We would like you to exhibit your latest, innovative products and services to these decision makers. Once again this year, we will send special invitations to local Sheriff's Offices, command staff, and purchasing personnel of surrounding police departments, as well as corporate security directors, to view the exhibits free of charge. The FPCA will host this training conference and exposition. They will allow food and drink in the vendor area to enhance viewing hours. Vendor space will sell out so don't delay ... to hold your place, mail, fax, or e-mail your registration form as soon as possible!
Monday, January 10, 2000 - Tuesday, January 11th, 2000. Exhibition times are set around training and food breaks for maximum exposure. Setup will be on Monday, 8:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. The exhibition area will be open at 1:00 p.m. and will be the site of a reception with lavish hors d'oeuvres from 5:00 p.m until 7:00 p.m. The exhibit hours for Tuesday are from 7:30 a.m. until 5:00 p.m.
The registration fee for the conference is $399 for an 8' x 10' booth. Booths include table draping, two chairs, facility rental, and individual electrical outlets. The FPCA will provide 24-hour security. All of our vendors are invited to participate in the cocktail reception and our continental breakfast which will all be held IN THE VENDOR AREA. To guarantee space, you must return your completed registration form and deposit of $100 by December 1, 1999 with the balance due no later than December 31, 1999. Since space is limited, reservations, display locations and special requests will be based on the order of receipt of checks.
Vehicles will have access to the exposition area. Floor load capacity is 15 lbs. per square foot. Street access/loading dock door information: Interior, 6'6" high x 11'9" wide; Exterior, 8'10" high x 11' 10" wide. The facility also is capable of supplying single and three phase electric, as well as fiber optic access to phone and data.
FPCA's unique vendor directory check-off concept will be used again during our Mid-Winter Conference as it continues to receive a positive response from both the Chiefs and vendors. In order for our members to participate in the prize drawings, they must get each vendor to initial their vendor card. We will be giving away several valuable prizes. Perhaps your company would like to contribute an item? If so, then please give us a call or include the information on your registration form and we will follow-up with the designated contact person.
Hotel accommodations will be handled directly by World Golf Village Resort Hotel which is located directly off Interstate 95 at 500 South Legacy Trail, St. Augustine, Florida 32092. For reservations please call the hotel at 1-888-446-5301 or FAX them at (904) 940-8008. Please mention that you are an exhibitor at the Florida Police Chiefs Association Conference. Please call by December 8, 1999 to guarantee your special room rate of $89 per night.