The National Association of Black and White Men Together is activley looking for bids for our 33rd Annual Convention to be held in Summer 2013. If you would like to host us at your hotel, please contact us at the email address listed below.
We are looking for bids for a host Hotel for the 33rd NABWMT Annual Convention July/August 2013
The National Association of Black and White Men (NABWMT) is a nationwide association with chapters in over 30 cities. The organization has met annually for a National Convention for over thirty years. The NABWMT is committed to fostering respect, honesty and communication among people of different racial and cultural backgrounds. http://www.nabwmt.org/
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Ken Baron or Mack Scott |
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National Co-chairs |
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Preferred method of communication: email nabwmt@nabwmt.org
Responses MUST be received by: March 30, 2012
Event Specifications:
What: National Convention
When: July/August 2013
Conference Pattern: The conference begins with Board Meetings on Monday and Tuesday for 25 people. General Sessions, workshops and program activities begin on Wednesday through Saturday for up to 120 people. The conference concludes with a Saturday banquet. Most attendees will depart by 3:00 p.m. Sunday.
Preferred Dates:
Monday, July 22, 2013 through Sunday, July 27, 2013
Alternate Dates:
Sunday, July 15, 2013 through July 20, 2013
Sunday, July 29, 2013 through August 3, 2013
Guestroom Requirements:
DAY |
Monday |
Tuesday |
Wednesday |
Thursday |
Friday |
Saturday |
Sunday |
ROOMS |
2 |
2 |
40 |
40 |
40 |
40 |
2 |
Recent History:
2002 Miami Beach FL Sheldon Beach Resort $99
2003 Kansas City, MO Marriot Plaza $119
2004 Atlanta GA Hyatt Midtown $99
2005 Pittsburgh PA Best Western Parkway $75
2006 Long Beach CA The Coast Hotel $99
2007 Cleveland OH Wyndham Payhouse Square $79
2008 Saint Louis MO Holiday Inn Select,$94
2009 Philadelphia PA Crowne Plaza Hotel $129
2010 Fort Lauderdale FL Marriot Hotel $69
2011 Las Vegas, NV Stratosphere Hotel, $35 - $45
2012 San Diego, CA, Double Tree by Hilton, $129
Conference Profile:
The program includes diverse activities that will be memorable and enhance the likelihood of making new friendships and sustaining existing ones.
Past “events” of organization have included the following features, which may or may not be incorporated into the proposed event for 2013:
- Educational workshops, “edu-tainment” and seminars
- Social events including a “talent” show of participants
- Special plenary events and activities
- Dances, social events, beach parties, cruises, etc.
Concessions requested:
1 complimentary room per 30 paid rooms
Group rate available for 3 days prior and 3 days post
1 Complimentary Hospitality one bedroom suite
6 upgrades per night to Concierge Level or executive/junior suites at group rate
7 VIP amenities
Complimentary in-room and/or wireless high-speed internet access
Complimentary bottles of water daily
Complimentary parking
Billing:
All room, tax and incidental charges are the sole responsibility of the attendee. All meeting & function related charges (food and beverage, audio-visual and meeting related fees to be paid for by NABWMT via deposit schedule and direct bill to be established with hotel.
TYPICAL PROGRAM
Day |
Time |
Event |
# Guest |
Setup |
Monday |
9am – 5pm |
Registration |
Flow |
Existing |
Monday |
9am – 5pm |
Board Meeting |
25 people |
Conference Style |
Tuesday |
9am – 5pm |
Registration |
Flow |
Existing |
Tuesday |
9am – 5pm |
Board meeting |
25 people |
Conference Style |
Tuesday |
9am – 5pm |
Bush/Mallon Institute Workshop |
50 people |
Classroom Style |
Wednesday |
9am – 9pm |
Registration & Hospitality Room |
Flow |
Existing |
Wednesday |
9am – 5pm |
Board Meeting |
25 people |
Conference Style |
Wednesday |
9am – 5pm |
House of Delegates Meeting |
50 people |
Classroom Style |
Wednesday |
10am – 11:30am |
Plenary Session |
75 people |
Theatre Style with Head Table |
Thursday |
9am – 9pm |
Registration & Hospitality Room |
Flow |
Existing |
Thursday |
2pm – 3:30pm |
Plenary Session |
75 people |
Theater Style with Head Table |
Thursday |
4pm – 5:30pm |
Candidates Forum |
70 people |
Theater Style |
Thursday |
12pm – 1pm |
Co-Chairs Luncheon |
100 people |
Rounds of 8 |
Thursday |
5:30pm – 7pm |
Dinner |
100 people |
Rounds of 8 |
Thursday |
8pm – 11pm |
Talent Show |
Flow |
Club Style |
Friday |
9am – 9pm |
Registration & Hospitality Room |
Flow |
Existing |
Friday |
10am – 11:30am |
Plenary Session |
75 people |
Theater Style |
Friday |
3:30pm – 4:30pm |
Plenary Session |
100 people |
Theater Style |
Friday |
12pm – 1:30pm |
Celebration of Life Luncheon |
100 people |
Rounds of 8 |
Friday |
2pm - 3pm |
Breakout Room 1 |
45 people |
Theater Style |
Friday |
2pm – 3pm |
Breakout Room 2 |
45 people |
Theater Style |
Friday |
2pm – 3pm |
Breakout Room 3 |
25 people |
Theater Style |
Friday |
3pm – 4pm |
Breakout Room 4 |
45 people |
Theater Style |
Saturday |
9am – 9pm |
Registration & Hospitality Room |
Flow |
Existing |
Saturday |
3pm – 5pm |
New Board Meeting |
25 people |
Conference Style |
Saturday |
7pm – 8pm |
Reception |
100 people |
Cocktail Style |
Saturday |
8pm – 10pm |
Annual Awards Banquet |
120 people |
Rounds of 8 |
Sunday |
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No scheduled meetings |
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