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Conference Followup For Delegates For Vendors
November 7, 2003
President's Letter

Dear Metro Users Group Member:
It is time to plan for the 36th annual Metro Users Group Conference.

The Houston Chronicle has agreed to host the Metro User's Group Conference. The conference will be held from Saturday, February 28 through Wednesday, March 3, 2004.

The success of the conference depends on participation from all the Metro Users. Your contribution on cost saving ideas, revenue-enhancing opportunities, and improved maintenance procedures has certainly paid dividends. The Metro Users Group will continue to provide the best networking and information gathering opportunities necessary to keep your Goss equipment running. If you have a cost saving idea and want to share this information please contact one of the board members.

We strongly urge you to book your room at the Hilton Americas Houston under the Metro Users Group Room Block. Early registration will make it easier for us to accommodate everyone. The deadline for making your room reservation is February 6, 2004.

Where:
Hilton Americas-Houston
1200 Avenida de las Americas
Houston, Texas 77010

Please make your own room reservation by filling out the enclosed form or by contacting the Hilton Americas-Houston at 1-800-236-2905. We have a group rate starting at $129.00. The cut-off date for the MUG room block is February 6, 2004. After that date the rooms can be released for general sale at the prevailing resort rate.

When & What:

Saturday, February 28, 2004
Metro Users Annual Golf Tournament

Sunday, February 29, 2004
Houston Chronicle plant tour & Gala Reception

Monday, March 1, 2004
Opening General Session Metro User's Presentation & Goss Update

Tuesday, March 2, 2004
Breakout Sessions

Wednesday, March 3, 2004
General Session (half day)

If you have failed to mail your annual dues for your newspaper ($125.00) this must be included with the conference registration fee.

The cost for registration is $150.00 per delegate and must be received by February 6, 2004. Registration at the conference will be $175.00.

Please send or fax the attached invoice with your check or credit card information as soon as possible. Our web page is at www.metrousers.com

Golf Tournament
The golf tournament is being held at the Kingwood Country Club on the Forest course Saturday, February 28, 2004. The Forest course is designed to give you all the excitement you can handle. The Forest Course at Kingwood Country Club has already received plenty of notoriety as the host site of the Kevin Costner movie "Tin Cup".

Plenty of refreshments will be available during the exciting day of golf. Please fill out and mail the enclosed entry form if you plan on participating in the event. Registration for golf will be limited to a first come basis. There are a limited number of spots. We have filled up every year, so don't be left out-register now. Send completed golf registration form to Russ Christensen.

Sincerely,

Russ Christensen-President
Matt Theiler-Secretary
Larry Appleby-Treasurer
Jeff Lansing-Executive Board
Tom Hojnicki-Executive Board
Wayne Bean-Executive Board

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