Mississippi Banner Users Group
2009 Conference
September 20-22, 2009
Natchez, MS
It is that time of year again.
This year's conference will be held at
the Natchez Convention Center
Deadline for Registration: August 31, 2009
(after this date a late fee will be charged and rooms are not guaranteed at Natchez Grand Hotel)
The Natchez Grand Hotel is the host hotel for MBUG 2009. It is a new facility
overlooking the beautiful Mississippi River. The historic Eola Hotel is the overflow hotel.
As always, we need user participation to make our conference as informative as possible. If you
would like to make a presentation, please contact Marilyn Sauls, Edith Riley, or Angie Miller.
If you have questions about the location or the conference in general, please contact
Cindy Hampton, MBUG president.
General Information:
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Conference registration deadline is August 31, 2009. The registration
form can be printed off by clicking the following link
2009 Registration Form. In the past, we have had problems getting all registration forms and
fees in by the deadline date. Please be conscientious of this deadline. All registration received
after the deadline date will be considered late registration. On-site registration
cannot be paid by credit card.
Conference Fees:
MEMBERS: |
$100.00 registration fee per MBUG member |
NON-MEMBERS: |
$150.00 registration fee per non MBUG member |
LATE FEE: |
$25.00 late fee applies after August 31, 2009 |
GUEST FEE: |
$75.00 |
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Hotel room rates are $128.00/night, single/double at either hotel. To be exempt from all taxes, you
must present a copy of your institution's MS Tax Exemption letter and you must pay with a school check
or school issued credit card. No personal form of payment is tax exempt - this includes cash.
All hotel reservations must be made by August 31, 2009.
Reservations can be made by calling and identifying yourself as being with MBUG - MS Banner Users Group
- to receive the discounted room rates.
Natchez Grand Hotel - 1-866-488-0898 or 601-446-9994
Eola Hotel - 1-866-445-EOLA (3652) or 601-445-6000
Both hotels are within a short walking distance of the convention center.
Check-in time will be 4:00 p.m.
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The special event this year has been moved to Sunday evening, 6:30-8:30 p.m. We will gather for an
evening of fun, food and fellowship at Dunleith - a historical antebellum home in Natchez. Your
breath will be taken away the moment you lay eyes on this magnificent Greek Revival Mansion. Dunleith
is an indelible icon and truly represents all that history encompasses in Natchez. Tours of the home
will be available. Heavy hor'dorves will be served.
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Monday evening will be free time on your own. Several establishments around town will be open for your
entertainment - and of course, shopping centers are nearby.
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The guest speaker for Monday’s luncheon will be Mr. Clyde Ray Weber, a local humorist. Mr. Weber is a
Clerk of Court in Concordia Parish, LA and very well known in the area.
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Please indicate on your registration form if you plan to bring a guest to either the
reception or luncheon and include a $75.00 guest fee.
Don't forget . . . .
August 31, 2009 Conference registration deadline.
August 31, 2009 Hotel reservations deadline.
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