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DATE:
SUBJECT:
INFORMATION
MEMORANDUM
Mayor & City Council
Alice H¢in¢ck¢~ Executive Secretary
July 22, 1996
NLC Congress of Cities Conference
Attached for your information is a memo from League of Minnesota Cities Executive
Director James Miller regarding the NLC Congress of Cities Conference to be held
December 7-10, 1996, in San Antonio, Texas. A copy of the brochure outlining the
conference program and registration information is also attached. If any members of the
Council are interested in attending this conference, this item should be placed on an
agenda for discussion.
As stated in Mr. Miller's memo, it is important that reservations are made as soon as
possible. The League of Minnesota Cities has reserved rooms at the Hyatt Regency and
at the Marriott Riverwalk for Minnesota delegates. Please note that the reservation
deadline for these rooms is August 2. If you do not wish to stay with the Minnesota
delegation, or if you miss this deadline, you may select any hotel in the San Antonio area.
13065 Orono Parkway · P.O. Box 490 · Elk River, MN 55330 · (612) 441-7420 · Fax: (612) 441-7425
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League of Minnesota Cities
Cities ~romoti~g excellence
145 University Avenue West, St. Pa~l, MN 55103-2044
Phone: (612) 281-1200 ° (800) 925-1122
Fax: (612) 281-1299 ° TDD (612) 281-1290
July 1, 1996
TO:
FROM:
SUBJECT:
Managers, Administrators, Clerks, Cities over 5,000 population
James F. Miller, Executive Director ~ /~ ~
NLC Congress of Cities, December 7-10, 1996 - San Antonio, Texas
Registration - Complete Immediately
A brochure outlining the conference program and registration information for the 1996 NLC
Congress of Cities is enclosed. It is extremely important that hotel reservations be made as
soon as possible. The earlier your city returns registration forms and requests for hotel
accommodations, the more likely you will receive your fu:st choice. Please note that LMC
has reserved 55 rooms at the Hyatt Regency San Antonio and 45 rooms at the San Antonio
Marriott Riverwalk for Minnesota delegates. To stay at one of these, write "Minnesota bloc"
on your hotel selection form and designate which is your first and second choice. Note that
both are within walking distance of the convention center. The reservation deadline for the
"Minnesota Bloc" in August 2. Of course, you may select any hotel if you do not wish to
stay with the Minnesota delegation.
Conference Program Highlights
As in previous years, there are several pre-conference training seminars listed in the brochure.
These do provide worthwhile opportunities for city officials to get additional training and
leadership skills. Most do involve separate registration and costs. Also, please note that we
will host a breakfast with the League of Wisconsin Municipalities on Sunday, December 7,
1996. More information about the site, program and cost will be forthcoming.
If the League can be of any assistance to you, please contact us.
Eric.
AN EQUAL OPPORTLTNITY/AFFIRMATIVE ACTION EMPLOYER
Crrv OF SA~ Ayro~o
WILLIAM E. THORTON
MAYOR
Dear Friends:
It is an honor and a pleasure to extend to you a
warm invitation to come to San Antonio for the 1996 Congress
of Cities and Exposition, December 7-10, 1996.
We, in San Antonio, take great pride in our city. We cele-
brate our diversity and our multi-cultural heritage. San Antonio
is one of the oldest cities in America and one of the most unique
with its richly preserved past; and we welcome the opportunity
to share it with you.
The National League of Cities Conference Program
Committee and San Antonio participants recently met and
worked hard to plan a conference that I am sure will more than
meet all your expectation.
As Mayor of San Antonio and as a member of the
National League of Cities Board of Directors, 1 invite you to
come and enjoy the excitement which is part of our holiday
tradition and take pan in a stimulating conference that will
provide all of us with ideas and challenges to enhance all our
communities.
Sincerely,
WILLIAM E. THORNTON
Mayor
NATIONAL LEAGUE OF CITIES
1301 PENNSYLVAN AV Ntm, N.W.
WASHINGTON, D.C. 20004
Dear Colleagues:
On behalf of the NLC Board of Directors, I would like to
invite you to join Bill Thornton, Host City Mayor and NLC
board member, in his city of San Antonio for the 73rd Congress
of Cities and Exposition on December 7-10, 1996.
This is your chance to register for the nation's premiere
event for elected officials from cities across America. Never has
the oppommity been so great to learn from one another as gow
eming and leading our communities changes. Take the time to
attend general sessions and workshops which will give you a
chance to take new ideas back to your cities and see some of the
programs San Antonio has successfully implemented in the area
of Economic Development and Community Policing.
This year's theme is "Celebrating Cities, Creating
Communities." Cities are implementing successful, innovative
programs everyday. Stop by and see some award-winning pro-
grams in the "Good Neighbors, Great Cities" Showcase.
During these challenging times when we are faced with
tough decisions everyday, we should celebrate our leadership,
our programs, and the strength of our cities. At the Congress of
Cities, you'll have a chance to learn about innovative solutions,
share ideas, and increase your skills as a local leader. It's a
worthwhile investment for you and your city.
I look forward to seeing you in San Antonio in December.
Sincerely,
Gregory S. Lashutka
President
Mayor, Columbus, Ohio
What makes an idea an inspiration?
What makes an event a happening?
What makes an activity an experience?
What gives a place an identity,?
Come to San Antonio for the 1996 Congress
of Cities, and you will find oug
It's not a secret, but it works like
magic.
And, thousands of municipal leaders
will be celebrating what they discover.
Because that's the amazing ingredient --
celebration.
And, it is a prime factor in creating
the concept of community.
The day-to-day work of local govern-
ment can generate an endless array of
ideas, events, and activities. But, the
ingenuity and resourcefulness of innova-
tive public officials can transform the
ordinary into the extraordinary, the tepid
into the terrific, the tired into the
inspired.
Not with gimmicks. Not with fi~t talk
and slick packaging. But with hard work,
commitment, and solid information.
Successful public service depends
upon the kinds of ideas and information
that you will find in abundance at the
1996 Congress of Cities -- not only at
the conference sessions, exhibits, tech
city, and cities showcase, but also in the
vibrant and pulsating community life in
San Antonio -- a diverse, dynamic, and
enchanting city.
Celebrating cities. It's a great way to
create community.
Creating a climate for community
requires inspiration -- the vision to see
things not just as they are, but also as
they have the potential to be.
Creating a climate for community
requires a commitment to making some-
thing happen, not simply allowing activi-
ties to follow whatever course they
encounter.
Creating a climate for community
involves an outlook of expectations that
can transform ordinary actions into posi-
tive experiences.
Giving a place an identity -- an
essence that defines its character and cel-
ebrates its vitality--is what creates com-
munity. That identity, in turn, is sustained
and strengthened by the ideas and actions
that come from the community.
Any celebration thrives on the suc-
cessful efforts that go into making it hap-
pen, so be sure to bring your best ideas
to share with your colleagues, and plan
to take a lot more home to help benefit
your community.
Celebrating cities. It's a great way to
create community!!
1996 COiVl; OF EXPOSITION
AN OPPORTUNITY TO
LEARN, SHARE IDEAS,
AND BUILD SKILLS
Join with your colleagues
from around the country to
learn about successful and
innovative local programs.
Talk to elected officials who
have the same concerns you
have in your city. Find ways to
anticipate and resolve problems
faced by elected officials
everyday. Bring your ideas
and help to create and enhance
strong communities.
The conference will offer a
wide range of substantive ses-
sions organized into six major
themes. The topics for the
conference were selected by a
45-member committee of NLC
members who met in April to
develop the program plan for
the conference. Four general
sessions during the conference
will feature top notch speakers
'ho will raise ideas and set the
_4age for concurrent workshops
and networking sessions. And,
the city of San Antonio is plan-
ning a series of mobile work-
shops highlighting successful
city programs to complement
the issues covered in work-
shops and roundtable discus-
sions. The conference will
offer in depth information in a
variety of formats to ensure
that your trip to San Antonio
will benefit your community in
positive and productive ways.
The following sections provide
a snapshot of the issues and
ideas that will be covered dur-
ing this exciting learning expe-
rience.
CITIES AND CITIZENS:
STRENGTHENING THE
CONNECTIONS
The health of our democratic
process is under serious chal-
lenge today. Many people feel
not only disconnected from
government, but even openly
negative toward it. Local offi-
Is sometimes feel that their
.onsrituencies are disinterested
government. As a result, local
leaders are seeking ways to
invigorate the roles and
processes that, at the communi-
ty level, bind citizens, institu-
tions, and government together
in a mutual effort to establish
goals and solve problems.
This series of workshops
will focus on tools, insights,
and ideas you can take back to
your city or town and imple-
ment to create stronger connec-
tions between your government
and citizens. The sessions will
draw on the Advisory
Council's year long study of
civic democracy and civic
responsibility which will con-
clude in San Antonio. Topics
to be covered include the cur-
rent media interest in civic
journalism, community conflict
that can emerge from racial
and ethnic differences, as well
as consider the enriching
potential of mulficultural cities,
and strategies for preserving,
and enriching democracy at the
local level.
SMALL CITIES...
CELEBRATING THE
COMEBACK
Small cities are on the up
and up! According to the U.S.
Census Bureau, 74 percent of
America's non-metropolitan
areas grew between 1990 and
1994, reversing population
losses of the 1980s. During
those years, employment grew
faster in rural areas than in
urban ones. The bottom line--
more and more Americans are
choosing to live and work in
smaller communities. As a
local official, it's likely you can
take some credit for-- and
advantage of-- this positive
trend.
This series of workshops
will explore, share, and cele-
brate the successes of
America's small cities and
towns. And, no matter what
style of learning you prefer,
there will be something to meet
your needs. Whether it's strate-
gies for citizen involvement ...
nomic development and down-
town revitalization ... commu-
nity-oriented programs for pub-
lic safety or housing ... regional
partnerships for providing
essential services ... cutting-
edge leadership skills ... or cre-
ative solutions for adopting
technology, you'll return home
with plenty of ideas tbr effi-
cient, cost-effective programs
already at work in today's most
vital small communities. This
series of workshops is spon-
sored by the Small Cities
Council.
THE CHALLENGES
AND DEMANDS OF
LOCAL LEADERSHIP
What kind of skills does it
take to lead today's cities and
towns into the future? As tech-
nology soars, as city demo-
graphics shift, and as new local
responsibilities evolve, the suc-
cessful local elected official
may benefit from a new vision
of leadership -- one that views
leadership as a "relationship of
influence" within the govem-
lng organization and within the
community.
This series of workshops
will examine how leadership is
evolving and will provide an
opportunity to learn and dis-
cuss the tools and strategies
needed to be an effective
leader. Sessions will focus on
collaboration, consensus build-
ing, effective communications,
and emerging leadership issues.
And, through a variety of for-
mats, including panel presenta-
tions, roundtable discussions,
case studies, and informal dia-
logue, participants will have
the opportunity to develop and
enhance their ability to lead
changing times. This series of
workshops is sponsored by
the Leadership Training
Council.
CHANGING
GOVERNANCE...
THE FUTURE IS NOW
Power to the cities.
emi mandates. These are the
signposts of the 90's. As we
approach the 21 st century,
many policy makers are
rethinking how government at
all levels works to serve the
people. From a major new
telecommunications law to the
Unfunded Federal Mandates
Reform Act to emerging city-
states, the relationship between
cities, counties, states, and the
federal government is in flux.
And this environment of gov-
ernmental change offers local
officials a unique opportunity
to become leaders in creating a
new intergovemmental system.
This series of workshops
will examine what is happen-
ing in Washington and in state
houses, that will have an
impact on local government
and how local officials can
identif~ the risks and seize the
opportunities. Sessions will
also focus on strategies for
ensuring an effective local gov-
ernment voice in decision-mak-
ing about roles and responsibil-
ities. Attend these workshops
and you will hear the perspec-
tives of decision-makers and
experienced government
observers who will give you
the tools to equip you and your
city for change.
PUBLIC SAFETY
CHALLENGES AND
SOLUTIONS FOR THE
NEXT CENTURY
Public safety is everyone's
top priority. When local offi-
cials are asked about issues
they want to discuss at NLC
annual conferences, public safe-
ty shows up on everyone's list.
This year is no exception - and
this series of workshops will
continue a dialogue that has
been a cornerstone of annual
meetings for the past four years.
These concurrent workshops
will explore comprehensive
approaches to ensuring safe and
secure communities, examples
of successful programs, and
zens of all ages partners in the
community's public safety
efforts. Through panel discus-
sions, roundtables, and mobile
tours, you will learn about inno-
vative approaches to these and
other public safety problems
that affect your commuruty.
Additionally, workshops will
examine innovative methods to
provide public safety through
community policing and how
using technology to provide
public safety can be cost--effec-
tive and more efficient.
No matter what public safe-
ty challenges your municipality
faces---these concurrent ses-
sions will provide new
approaches for your community.
COMPETITIVENESS:
YOUR COMMUNITY'S
ECONOMIC FUTURE
The economic vitality, qual-
ity of life, and social and physi-
cal infrastructure of a commu-
nity may depend on its ability
to compete in the global mar-
ketplace. Policy decisions
local leaders make about eco-
nomic performance may deter-
mine the quality ora communi-
ty's jobs, schools, neighbor-
hoods, and civic institutions.
To help local officials build
and enhance a stable, growing
economy that supports commu-
nity assets such as schools,
churches, and civic organiza-
tions, these workshops will
focus on developing strategies
for business growth and job
creation; building multi-sector
coalitions to shape local eco-
nomic strategies: preparing
workers for jobs in the new
economy; and strengthening
the capacities of local
resources. A mobile tour along
San Antonio's River Walk and
a tour of the Casa San Antonio
free trade program will also
highlight economic "best prac-
rices" that delegates can take
home and implement for their
community's economic future.
in and uninformed about lock__Devolution No unfunded fed- oppommities for making citi-
HOST CITY MOBILE WORKSHOPS
San Antonio officials are planning a series of spe-
cial workshops highlighting successful programs.
Re workshops will include presentations and site
v o that you can experience first hand how
t, / is carrying out the program and how you
might adapt it to meet your community's needs.
More detailed information about the Host City
mobile workshops will be covered in a separate
brochure that will be sent to all delegates with
your registration confirmation. Preliminary pro-
~ram plans include:
Casa San Antonio Trade Program
The city's intemational affairs department offers
NLC participants a glimpse into its marketing and
outreach efforts with a Mexico booth showcasing
the Casa San Antonio trade program. The direc-
tors from Mexico will be on hand to discuss how
San Antonio and its Mexican partners transformed
former Sister City relationships into revenue tbr
each respective community through two-way
trade.
River Walk Development San
Antonio's River Walk is the centerpiece of its $3
billion visitor indusmy. Its dynamic evolution and
gro,~xh over the past 60 years provides a model
for downtown revitalization in other parts of the
country. The city is planning to conduct a series
of informative tours along the River Walk during
the conference that will provide information on its
history and development and the benefits it has
provided to the city.
Success~l Public Safety Skategies
TI- ' will conduct a series of workshops high-
Iib _. successful components of its community-
based policing programs. Workshops will cover
two citizen involvement programs- the Citizen
Police Academy and the Cellular on Patrol
Program; a police bicycle and foot patrol pro-
gram; and the San Antonio Fear Free
Environment Program (SAFFE). Representatives
of the police depamnent will provide information
and practical advice on how to design and imple-
ment similar programs to ensure a safe and secure
community.
Coliseum Oaks Affordable Housing
Project Coliseum Oaks is a new neighbor-
hood of single-family homes created to provide a
safe, attractive community on San Antonio's East
Side. The goal of the public-private partnership
sponsoring this development is to build new
homes at reasonable prices and revitalize the inner
city to provide home ownership oppommities and
amenities for home buyers seeking affordable,
attractive new neighborhoods. The workshop will
include a visit to the neighborhood and an oppor-
tunity to learn about the unique and successful
partnership that made this project a reality.
A lily.ri ~' tim 21d Gm~ San
Antonio's "enchilada red" Central Public Library
has drawn remarkable attention in its first full year
of operation, both for its unique architecture and
its co-,,rehensive information resources. This
wt .~ will provide an opportunity to visit the
sm~,,.,,g library building and experience the wide
range of information ~oources that are available
including on-line central catalogue, bilingual cata-
logne resources for children, intemet connections,
and a new information kiosk project.
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GOOD NEIGHBORS,
GREAT CITIES: A SHOWCASE
OF CITY PROGRAMS
While everyone likes to talk about rein-
venting government, cities are actually
getting the job done. Cities are dynamic
and exciting places to live and to gather.
Cities are the engine that drives the cul-
ture and provide the gathering place
where the community defines itself.
Making cities work is a challenge that is
met by city officials with an equally
dynamic and exciting response.
The showcase will be your oppommity
to meet and compare notes with your col-
leagues about how they are changing the
way cities do business.
It will be a time of recognition for the
innovation and ingenuity of local officials.
It will be a time to celebrate the American
city-- as a place made up of neighbor-
hoods and as the hub of regional life.
Visit the "Good Neighbors, Great
Cities" showcase at the 1996 Congress of
Cities in San Antonio on Sunday and
Monday afternoon and learn about cities
from across the nation that are winning
acclaim tbr their leadership and creativity
in responding to local needs. The things
that you learn from their experiences will
be one of your most prized souvenirs of
your visit to San Antonio.
CONFERENCE SCHEDULE
December 6 December 7
General Registration General Registration
8:00 am. - 5:00p. m. 8:00 a.m.. 8:00p. m.
Pre-conference NLC Board of
Seminars Directors Meeting
9:00 a.m. - 5:00p. m. NLC Advisory
Council Meeting
9:00 a.m. - 5:00p. m.
Policy Committee
Meetings
9:00 a.m. - Noon
l:OO p. m. - 4:00p. m.
Orientation Session
for First Time
Attendees
5:30p. m. - 6:30p. m.
Opening Reception
6:30 p.m. - 8:30 p.m.
TIlE EXPOSITION
Delegates will have the oppor-
tunity to attend the nation's
largest and most representa-
tive municipal exposition
showcasing the latest in new
products, services, and ideas!
More than 200 companies
who provide services or prod-
ucts dealing with solid waste
collection, garbage recycling,
computer software and hard-
ware, traffic management,
emergency rescue vehicles,
communication, management,
energy, finance, education,
and much more will provide
information and resources to
assist you and your city in
delivering quality cost effec-
tive services to the public.
In addition to the special
activities planned in the
exhibit ball during the confer-
ence, you will be able to reg-
ister for a prize ch'awing.
Details on the prize drawing
and entry forms will be
included in your conference
packet. Prize winners will be
announced daily, and you
must be present to win.
TECH CITY
Once again, NLC, Public
Technology, Inc. (PTI), and
IBM will jointly sponsor
Tech City -a hands-on con-
nection to technology as a
tool for service delivery in
cities. Tech City will pro-
vide easy access to examples
of technology tools that are
being used in cities across
the counny. In addition,
Tech City will offer an
oppommity to experience
Access Local Govenm'~ent,
NLC's on-line source of
information and connections
for local officials. The Tech
City Theater will offer spe-
cial sessions demonstrating
successful technology appli-
cations in cities. And you
can spend time practicing
your on-line skills in the
Technology Playground.
Tech City has become a vital
resource for local officials
during the Congress of Cities
to get connected to the
newest technology applica-
tions that can make a differ-
ence in your community.
General Registration
8.'00 a.m. - 6:00p. m.
Host City.
Ecumenical Service
8:00 a.m. - 9:00 a.m.
Opening General
Session
9:15 am. - 11:00 a.m.
Exposition
10:30 a.m. - 5:00p. m.
NLC Resource
Center and
Teeh City
10:30 a.m. - 5:00 txra.
Exhibit Hall
Reception
!1:15 a.m.- 1:00 p.m.
Concurrent
Workshops
hOOp. re. - 4:30 p. rn.
Resolutions
Committee Meeting
l:OO p. m. - 4:00p. m.
Showcase of City
Programs
2:00p. m. - 5:00p. m.
Nominating
Committee Hearing
General Registration
&00 a.m. - 5:00p. m.
General Session
9:00 a.m. - 10:30 a.m.
Concurrent
Workshops
10:45 a.m. - Noon
Exposition
10:45 a.m. - 5:OO p. m.
NLC Resource
Center and
Tech City
10:45 a.m. - 5:00p. m.
Exhibit Hall Lunch
12:00p. m. - h3O p. m.
Concurrent
Workshops
l:30 p. m. - 5:00 p. rn.
Showcase of
City Programs
2:00 p. rn. - 5:OO p. m.
General Registration
8.'00 a.m. - 2:00p. m.
General Session
9:00 a.m. - 10:30 a.m.
Concurrent
Workshops
10:45 a.m. - Noon
Del~ates Luncheon
12:15 p. m. - l:45 p. m.
Annual Business
Meeting
2:00p. m. - 5:00p. m.
Host City Closing
Event
6:30p. m.
NEWCOMERS TO THE CONGRESS OF CITIES
AND NEWLY-ELECTED OFFICIALS.I!
The Congress &Cities can be a very confusing experience if
you have never before attended. If you are newly-elected to
office, or you have never attended the conference, a special
orientation session has been designed to introduce you to the
National league of Cities and the Congress &Cities. This
session will be held on Saturday, December 7 at 5:30 p.m. in
the San Antonio Convention Center.
Complete the "Attendee Profile" on the Housing and
Registration form to receive more detailed information about
the orientation session for first time attendees.
CONSTITUENCY GROUPS
Network with colleagues with similar interests at NLC's con-
stituency group meetings. Several special opportunities will
occur among various diverse groups who invite their mem-
bers and new colleagues to collaborate in their caucuses.
Many of their meetings and events will be open to anyone
registered at the Congress of Cities, while others will only be
open to members of the group.
APAMO will convene its annual business meeting and host a
reception for APAMO members and colleagues in conjunc-
)n with local Asian Pacific American leaders in the San
:mtonio area.
The group will convene its annual business meeting and a
reception for members and interested colleagues. Please
check offthe GLBLO activity fee on the registration form
and include payment with the full conference fee.
~ ~ ~ ~ (l~,O) This year,
HELO celebrates its 20th anniversary as a constituency group
of NLC. To recognize its 20th year, HELO plans some spe-
cial activities including an anniversary reception and banquet.
This will be open to members and nonmembers. Please
check off the appropriate HELO fees on the registration form
and include payment with the full conference tee.
(I~,-R'O) NBC-LEO members and colleagues will partici-
pate in the annual membership meeting, the membership lun-
cheon, workshops and a special reception. NBC-LEO will
have a headquarters office to help interested new members
get acquainted with the group. Please check offthe NBC-
LEO membership dues/activities fee on the regismtion form
and include payment with the full conference tee.
~ ~ ~ ~ University and
college community officials and friends are welcome to par-
ticipate in the annual mundtable discussions and a workshop.
There will also be a UCC Board of D/rectors meeting during
the conference.
W~mm~ in ~ 6~nmm~m~ {¥~1M6) This year,
'IMG will sponsor a pre-conference seminar, the traditional
, ~etworking Bnmch/Membership Meeting, and an evening
event to help women delegates get acquainted with WIMG
and learn about how WIMG is helpful to local women lead-
en. Activities are open to all delegates. Sign up for the
brunch event on the registration form and include pa.anent
along with the fi~ll cont~rence fee.
LEADERSHIP
TRAINING INSTITUTE
Institute, established in 1992,
is guided by the Leadership
Training Council. The
Institute's program will be
sponsored by the Leadership
Training Council.
The 14 half-day and full-
day seminars are designed to
enhance participants' abilities
to understand and lead change
and innovation in their com-
munities. These seminars,
facilitated by skilled instruc-
tors, will provide participants
opportunities for exchanging
ideas and strategies with both
their peers and other subject
matter experts. A separate
registration fee will be
charged for these pre-confer-
ence seminam. Because of
limited space for each of these
sessions, registrations will be
accepted on a space available
basis. Please register early to
avoid being closed out of the
session you would like to
attend.
FRIDAY
DECEMBER 6
Full-day Seminars
9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Registration Fee: $145
This workshop will intro-
duce you to Carver's Policy
Governance Model for defin-
ing the governing role and the
council-management partuer-
ship. In this interactive work-
shop, you will learn how to
distinguish council issues
from management issues,
how to govern the municipal-
ity from a policy perspective,
how to connect with citizens
as owners of government
instead of citizens as cus-
tomers of government how
to tbcus council meetings on
opportunities for leadership,
how the city council can seize
its opportunity, to herald a
rebirth of citizen governance,
and hou, to get tree chief
executive officer performance
in a city manager. John
Carver, President, Carver
Governance Design, will lead
this session.
9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Registration Fee: $145
As an elected official, you
are looked upon to solve a
variety of problems, often
simultaneously. This work-
shop will provide you with a
clear and practical six-step
process for solving problems
quickly and effectively. You
will learn how to identify a
problem as distinguished
from its symptoms, to collect
and analyze data, to plan for
action, and to evaluate results.
The seminar will also explore
aspects of group dynamics
that facilitate or inhibit group
problem-solving, and provide
practice through case analysis
and interactive exercises.
The insm~ctors are Nancy
Lampen, Director of
Management Programs, New
York State School of
Industrial and Labor
Relations, Comell University,
and Pat Semanek, Senior
Associate, Programs for
Employment and Workplace
Systems, New York State
School of Industrial and
Labor Relations, Comell
University.
BL Who's In Chuge
He, ? Exe,tising
Leadefsh~ in tm
9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Registration Fee: $145
Emergency management
requires strong leadership. At
the local level, elected offi-
cials must act quickly and
with sound judgment while
quieting the fears of the com-
munity. To govern effective-
ly, local leaders must estab-
lish an emergency manage-
ment policy; clarify lines of
authority with federal, state,
local, and volunteer agencies;
and manage the economics of
disaster recovery. Through
the use of presentation, role
playing, and case studies, you
will learn and use skills tbr
addressing the four phases of
emergency management-
mitigation, preparedness,
response, and recovery. This
is a new course designed
especially for local officials,
by Federal Emergency
Management Agency
(FEMA) in cooperation with
NLC. John McKay,
Superintendent, Emergency
Management Institute,
Federal Emergency
Management Agency
(FEMA) will lead the session.
Half-day Seminars
1:30 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Registration Fee: $95
Events in local and nation-
al news have drawn attention
to issues of race, class, and
gender that divide our com-
munities. How can elected
officials begin to create an
environment oftrusff What
strategies can be used to initi-
ate dialogues among diverse
groups? In this dynamic,
interactive workshop, you will
learn leadership strategies and
facilitation skills for effective-
ly leading conversations on
the difficult issues surround-
ing diversity. This workshop
has received the highest rat-
ings at previous NLC confer-
ences. Henry McKoy, State
Senator, North Carolhm will
lead the seminar.
1:30 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Registration Fee: $95
As members of a local
leadership team, elected offi-
cials must work together to
serve their city. As a member
of the policy-making team,
how do you balance your
constituent interests with
those &the other members of
the team? This workshop
will explore how local leader-
ship teams can work together
effectively in ways that align
team members to common
goals. You will learn critical
skills ~br working with t~llow
communiw leaders in team
settings, and practice strate-
gies for developing a vision,
understanding the common
ground among team members,
developing guiding principles
that lead to cooperative collec-
tive action, and generating
commitment to move your
team's leadership efforts for-
ward in your community. The
instructors are Dr. Lawrence
H. Peters, Professor of
Management, Texas Christian
University; and Don Brush,
President, Renova
Corporation.
1:30 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Registration Fee: $95
This seminar will focus on
The Leadership Equation, a
collaborative leadership model
based upon the presenter's
re. search with the 25 most
tically powerful women in
· .nerica. Organizational
downsizing and the globaliza-
tion of the economy are result-
ing in smaller, flatter, organi-
zations in which employees
work closely with each other
and with their leadership.
Effective leadership styles for
this changing workplace focus
more on collaboration and
empowerment and less on
command and conn'ol.
Engage in a dynamic discus-
sion of the challenge of devel-
oping a collaborative leader-
ship style and putting these
skills into practice in your
community. The instructor is
Toni Bemay, PhD., Principal,
The Leadership Equation
Institute. This seminar is
co-sponsored by Women in
Municipal Government
(WIMG).
SATURDAY
DECEMBER 7
Full-day Seminar
9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Registration Fee: $145
In this era of transition.
orgamzations and individuals
are experiencing exponential
rates of change. As leaders,
elected officials must serve as
change agents, encouraging
and helping their colleagues
and constituents to remain pro-
ductive and motivated in tur-
bulent times. In this work-
shop, you will learn techniques
for dealing with your own
reactions to change, under-
standing your role as a change
leader, handling resistance,
preparing your community for
change, and supporting people
through change. You will
learn the fundamentals of tak-
ing risks and building founda-
tions for personal and organi-
zational change. The instruc-
tor is Bill Repp, President of
Organization Development
Group.
Half-day Seminars
~ lhsBededOIrNJd's
9:00 a.m. - Noon
Registration Fee: $95
As an elected official,
building positive relations with
the media is the key to getting
your messages across with the
impact you want. In this
workshop, you will learn spe-
cific techniques for responding
to hostile or difficult questions,
creating concise and effective
press releases, and holding
well-attended and timely press
conl'~rences. This dynamic
and interactive workshop has
received the highest ratings at
previous NLC conferences.
The instructor is Karen Kalish,
President of Kalish
Communications.
9:00 a.m. - Noon
Registration Fee: $95
In the face of social, politi-
cal, and economic change,
cooperation between elected
officials and professional
administrators is more critical
than ever. Effective and pro-
ductive council-manager rela-
tionships develop through the
deliberate efforts of coun-
cilmembers and managers to
communicate openly and hon-
estly, differentiate theft roles
and responsibilities, focus on
mutual goals, and work dili-
gently to establish trust and
teamwork. Share your knowl-
edge and experience in this
interactive workshop to devel-
op ways m build this impor-
tant relationship. The instruc-
tors for this seminar are Terri
Williams, Mayor, Webster
Groves, Missouri, Dick
Bowers, City Manager,
Glendale, Arizona, and Martin
Vanacour, City Manager,
Scottsdale, Arizona.
Registration Fee: $95
In today's turbulent times,
elected officials need to re-
engineer their relationships
with their constituency. The
best way to turn adversaries
into collaborators is to create
ongoing win-win partnerships
based on mutual benefit, sup-
port, and understanding. Upon
completing this workshop, you
will be able to use a three-step
communication process for
turning adversaries into collab-
orators and a six-step process
for creating win-win partner-
ships. You will also learn
proven strategies for running
meetings to achieve your
objectives and gain ownership
of your vision, and for build-
lng trust, support, and under-
standing within your con-
stituency. Larry S. Julian,
President of The Julian Group,
will lead the seminar.
9:00 a.m. - Noon
Registration Fee: $95
As an elected official, you
interact both formally and
informally with people of
many backgrounds and cul-
tures. This workshop will
explore how to communicate
effectively with constituents.
colleagues, or employees who
come from backgrounds dif-
ferent from your own--
whether these differences are
cultural, racial, ethnic, socio-
economic, gender-based, age-
based, or any combination
thereof. Through a variety of
activities, you will identify
your personal communication
style, examine how assump-
tions and stereotypes affect
communication, and how ver-
bal and nonve~oal messages
are interpreted differently
across cultures. The insu'uctors
are Cynthia Stengel, Director,
Program for Academic
Advancement at Fort Lewis
College and Julie Cajune,
Professor at Salish-Kootenae
College.
1:30 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Registration Fee: $95
This workshop will explore
a new stage in the growth of
our democracy in which citi-
zens are enthusi~.~cally
becoming involved in tackling
America's biggest problems.
What are the skills citizens
need in order to participate
effectively in the "living
democracy?" Further, what
skills do local officials need to
understand and encourage
effective citizen involvement?
Join with fellow elected offi-
cials to share ideas for promot-
ing involvement, and learn ten
core skills, or"arts of democ-
racy,'' for leading the way
toward the "living democra-
cy.'' Frances Moore Lappe,
Author of Diet Fora Small
Planet, and Co-Director of
The Center for Living
Democracy; and Paul Martin
DuBois, Co-Director of The
Center for Living Democracy
will facilitate this session.
01~ 61~n~ Y~r
City a Jump-Sk,,t on Ihe
21d Cedury
1:30 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Registration Fee: $95
In addition to all of your
other responsibilities, as a
local elected official you are
required to be a futurist as
well. This seminar will intro-
duce you to STEEP Scanning,
a process used by professional
futurists to identify and inter-
pret trends. STEEP (Social,
Technological, Economic,
Ecological, Political) is used to
ensure scanning in all direc-
tions to develop a total vision
of the future. In this seminar,
you will practice STEEP scan-
ning, identify issues and trends
for your city, and discuss
threats and opportunities posed
by those trends. The instructor
is Dr. Oliver W. Marl&y,
Professor and Chairman,
Graduate Studies of the Future
and Institute for Futures
Research, University of
Houston-Clear Lake.
1:30 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Registration Fee: $95
Globalization is the process
forced by global tlows of peo-
ple, information, trade, and
capital. It is accelerated by
technology, potentially harm-
ful to the environment, and
driven by multinational corpo-
rations. What are globaliza-
tion's effects on cities and
towns.'? How do local leaders
deal with the economic, tech-
nological, political, and cultur-
al implications of globaliza-
tion? This workshop will help
you answer these questions,
plus learn how government
and business can partner as
part of the collective leader-
ship among the world's peo-
ples. The instructor is Dr.
George C. Lodge, Professor of
Business Administration,
Harvard Business School.
This seminar is co-
sponsored by the
International Union of Local
Authorities {IULA).
AIRPORT INFORMATION
San Antonio International Airport is
13 miles from the downtown River
Walk and is directly linked via
expressway. Delegates may ride the
shuttle, take a taxicab, or rent a car to
get to the hotels.
STAR SHUTTLE
For reservations-210/341-6000
Fares: One way $6 adults; children
under six are free.
TAXIS
Metered service based on $2.80
for the first mile and $1.10 for each
additional mile. The time to the cen-
tral business district is approximately
15 minutes with an average fare
being about $12 plus tip. Four ride
for the price of one. Price subject to
change.
TRAVELING AROUND
THE CITY ON THE VIA
METROPOLITAN TRANSIT
SERVICE
There are many forms of transporta-
tion for traveling around San
Antonio. Whether you want to travel
the scenic route downtown on the
trolley car or by horsedrawn car-
riages or by river shuttle, the choice
is yours. If you want to experience
the public transportation' system,
there are 95 regular bus routes, and
four San Antonio downtown street-
car routes that travel to every major
tourist attraction and business in the
central business district, VIA makes
travel around the city very easy and
pleasurable. There are express routes
from the downtown area to the dif-
ferent theme parks.
If you are looking for a new
experience, downtown travel is a
breeze on the VIA Streetcar. Hop on
board an open air, authentic repro-
duction of a rail streetcar which trav-
eled the streets of San Antonio more
than 50 years ago. Four streetcar
mutes take you to many downtoxvn
locations, including The Alamo,
Spanish Governor's Palace, La
Villita, St. Paul Square, Southwest
Craft Center, Institute of Texan
Cultures, and the King William area.
Downtown shopping is made easy
with the streetcar traveling past major
stores. Fare is 50 cents.
Please call VIA's Downtown
Information Center at 210-227-2020
for information on all public tnms-
portation. Fares are based on travel
distance.
RIVER SHUTTLE
The River Shuttle provides a quick
and scenic water taxi to restaurants
and hotels along the River Walk.
River taxis are available by reserva-
tion for $4 plus tax for adults and $1
for children five and under. Iickets
may be purchased in advance at sew
eral downtown hotels and restau-
rants. Price is subject to change.
ACTIVITIES FOR SPOUSE,
GUESTS, AND YOUTH
City officials are also planning a
variety of special activities for spous-
es, guests, and youth during the con-
ference. All delegates will
receive a detailed brochure about
these special events with their regis-
tration confirmations. Preliminary
plans include:
A day-long visit to Nuevo
Laredo just across the border in
Mexico. The program will include a
guided tour of the shops and market,
lunch, and plenty of time for shop-
ping.
A visit to the LBJ Ranch near
Johnson City, Texas, which is still a
working ranch, followed by a stop at
nearby Fredricksburg, Texas, an
historic town founded in 1846 by
German immigrants.
A tour of another piece of
Germany set deep in the Texas hill
country, New Braunfels, a planned
community established by German
immigrants in 1845.
A "made in San Antonio shop-
ping tour" featuring visits to craft
centers, a print factory, and the Pace
Picante Sauce headquarters in San
Antonio.
A tour of neighborhoods and
landmarks that highlight San
Antonio's diverse culture including
the Spanish Governor's Palace, the
King William German District, and
the Mission San Jose, known as the
Queen of Missions.
HOST CITY CLOSIHG EVENT
Come and experience San Antonio
and its colorful history in one single
exciting event.
'* A little bit of Texas
· A little bit of Mexico
· Some of Spain and France
· And a whole lot of San
Antonio
Learn how to do the Texas
two-step or dance to Conjunto
Music. Enjoy everything from
Texas caviar to quesadillas and cat-
fish fingers.
In other words, experience a
real Texas party with many surprises.
You all come!!!
SPECIAL
AIRFARE DISCOUNTS
TO
SAN ANTONIO
NATIONAL LEAGUE OF
CITIES
1996 CONGRESS OF CITIES
DECEMBER 7 - 10, 1996
NLC has named Travel One as
the official travel coordinator
and American, Delta, United,
and US Ak as the official carri-
ers for the 1996 Congress of
Cities and Exposition in San
Antonio. Specially negotiated
5% and 10% discounted air-
fares will be offered when you
book your travel through:
TRAVEL ONE
TOLL-FREE:
1-800-800-8641
24 Hour Assistance,
7 days a week
Identify yourself as:
A Congress of Cities Attendee
~iERAL
,,,fOR/~TION
Every delegate, guest, speaker,
representative of the media, and
any other conference participant
must complete this form in full
to be registered and to be
assigned a hotel room.
· Payment must be received in
full prior to hotel assignment
and registration processing.
NO REGISTRATION WILL
BE PROCESSED WITH-
OUT ACCOMPANY'lNG
PAYMENT IN FULL.
· Ail requests for registration,
hotel, and changes must be in
writing (no telephone requests
accepted).
· On-site registration fees and
special events fees must be
paid in full at the time of regis-
tration. Payment may be
made by credit card, cash, or
check. NLC will not bill for
registration or special events.
· The $25 spouse/guest fee is
non-refundable.
METHODS OF PAYMEHT
Conference Registration Fee may be
paid for by credit card (Mastercard or
VISA), check, voucher, or purchase
order.
Voucher ancot purchase order
payments must be received within 30
days of reaeipt of the NLC conference
registration acknowledgment. NO
VOUCHER OR PURCHASE
ORDER REQUEST WILL BE
ACCEPTED AFl'ER THE
NOVEMBER i CUTOFF DATE.
· NLC accepts credit card
guarantees only for your hotel.
· If you wish to guarantee your
hotel by check, voucher, or pur-
chase order, submit your ,._marantee
directly to the hotel once you have
rcq:¢ived a hotel confirmation. This
method of ~_marantee will not detav
your housim, assi?wnent.
· All checks must be submitted to
the hotel no later than 14 days in
advance of your amval date to
guarantee your accommodations.
If accommodations are not guaran-
teed 14 days in advance, the reser-
vation will be cancelled,
· All government purchase orders,
vouchers, or claims must be sub-
mined to the hotels FOUR
WEEKS prior to your arrival, and
are subject to hotel approval.
Mail your form and payment to:
Nic Conference Registration
Center
p. o. Box #010
Lockbox 4053
Richmond, VA 23285
Overnight your form and payment to:
NLC Registration Center
Two Vintage Park, Suite 200
45365 Vintage Park Iqaza
Sterling, Virginia 20166
Fax (Visa and MasterCard payments
only are accepted by fax):
(703) 318-7568
September 27, 1996:
Postmark deadline for early regis-
tmfion
November I, 1996:
Postmark deadline for advance reg-
istration, hotel requests, and
requested changes to existing hotel
accommodations. After this date
you mast register on-site.
November 8, 1996:
Postmark deadline for cancella-
tions.
All requests for cancellation must be in
writing, postmarked by November 8,
1996. and are subject to a $50 cancel-
lation fee. No partial refunds will be
made if you decide not to at~end par-
ticular functions.
To guarantee your room, all hotels
tx*X:luim a one night deposit plas tax,
par room 14 days prior to your arrival.
This is required even if you plan to
arrive befure 6:00 p.m. All unguaran-
teed reservations 14 days pdor to
an'ival will be cancelled.
No mail registrations will be
accepted with a postmark later than
November I. After this date you
mast register on-site.
Direct Member -- Officials and staff
from cities that pay dues directly to
NLC as well as to their state municipal
Associate Member -- For-profit cor-
porations and no.n-profit organizations
(including uni',ersities, libraries, non-
municipal governments, and regional
councils) that pay dues dtreetly to
NLC.
Imlir~d' ~nl~r -- Officials and
staff from cities that pay dues only to
their state municipal leagues and not
directly to NLC.
Otlm' ~ Anyone lofficials, staff.
individuals} or any organization {enti-
ty) that does not pay dues to NLC or
state municipal leagues.
SAVINGS ON CONFERENCE FEES ARE
JUST ONE OF THE BENEFITS OF NLC
MEMBERSHIP. TO FIND OUT IF
YOUR COMMUNITY IS A DIRECT
MEMBER CITY, OR TO RECEM
MEMBERSHIP INFORMATION,
PLEASE CALL THE NLC MEMBERSHIP
OFFICE AT (202)626-3190
CONFERENCE REGISTRATION RATES
Early*
Direct Member and $355
Associate Member
Indirect Member $445
Other $515
Spouse/Guest $25
Advance** On-Site
$390 $425
$490 $535
$575 $610
$25 $25
* Postmarked by September 27,1996
**Postmarked by November 1,1996
SAN ANTONIO HOTELS
All of the hotels are in close proximi-
ty to the convention center. The
hotels range in prices and amenities.
Listed below is a brief description of
each hotel property.
1. The Crockett Hotel
is 2 1/2 blocks from the convention
center, and NLC has blocked 175
guest rooms. The hotel has two
restaurants, pool, and jacuzzi.
2, Th~ Hampton Inn is located 4
blocks fi~m the convention center,
and NLC has blocked 75 rooms. The
hotel has complimentary continental
breakfast and a pool.
3. Hilton Palado del Rio
is located directly across the street
from the convention center, and NLC
has blocked 400 rooms. The hotel
has four restaurants, an exercise
room, pool, and a business center.
4. The Holiday Inn Riverwalk is
located 7 blocks from the convention
center, and NLC has blocked 200
rooms. The hotel has two restaurants,
a fitness room, two pools, and
whirlpool.
5. Homewend Suites is located 4
blocks from the convention center,
and NLC has blocked 70 suites.
Each suite has a kitchen, sleeper sofa,
~edroom, and the hotel has a litness
center, pool, jacuzzi and offers a
complimenta]T continental breakthst.
6. The Hyatt Regemy San
Antonio is located 3 blocks from the
convention center, and NLC has
blocked 550 rooms. The hotel has
two restaurants, an exercise room,
and pool.
7. La Mansion del Rio
is a four-star, four-diamond Spanish
colonial mansion located 5 blocks
from the convention center, and NLC
has blocked 200 rooms. The hotel
has two restaurants, 24-hour room
service and twice daily maid service.
8. La Qulnta Convention Center is
located 1 1/2 blocks from the conven-
tion center, and NLC has blocked 150
rooms. The renovated hotel has
complimentary continental breakfast.
9. The Marriott Rivercenter
is an award winning, four-star rating,
full-service hotel located across the
slxeet fi'om the convention center, and
NLC has blocked 900 rooms. The
hotel has three restaurants, an execu-
tive fitness center, and two pools.
10. Tho Marriott Riverwalk is
located directly across the s~eet fi.om
the convention center, and NLC has
blocked 400 rooms. The hotel has
two restaurants and a food court
(Pizza Hut, Gourmet Bean, and
Burger King), a health club, and two
pools.
! !. The Monger Hotel is located
2 blocks from the convention center,
and NLC has blocked 250 rooms.
The hotel has two restaurants, a full
service spa, and pool.
12. The Plaza San Antonio is a
four-star, four-diamond service hotel
located 2 blocks fi.om the convention
center, and NLC has blocked 150
rooms. The hotel has two restaurants,
pool, a health club, tennis, bicycles,
and courtyards with exotic birds.
13. The Ramada Emily Morgan is
located 3 blocks ~om the convention
center, and NLC has blocked 140
rooms. The hotel has two restaurants,
an outdoor pool, hot tub spa, and an
exercise room.
14. The Sheraton Gunter is locat-
ed 7 blocks fi.om the convention cen-
ter, and NLC has blocked 200 rooms.
The hotel has two restaurants, an
exercise room ~th nautilus equip-
ment, heated pool. and jacuzzl.
! $. The newly-renovated Crowne
Plaza St. lniheny is located 6
blocks from the convention center,
and NLC has blocked 200 rooms.
The hotel has two restaurants, a fit-
ness center, and pool.
16. The Sumner Suites is located 4
blocks from the convention center,
and NLC has blocked 80 suites. The
suites include a living room with
sleeper sofa. bedroom, mini-kitchen,
and a work area. The hotel has a
complimenta~ continental breakfast.
out this box will greatly help us develop an attendee profile, as well
identify first time attendees. Please check or fill in appropriate information.
GENERAL BACKGROUND INFORMATION
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NO REGISTRATION WILL BE PROCESSED W1THOUT ACCOMPANYING
PAYMENT IN FULL.
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Title
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Mailing Address
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~ ~ ~ (Postmarked by September 27, 1996)
$355 Direct Member $
$355 Associate Member $
$445 Indirect Member $
$515 Non-Member/Other $
S25 Spouse (non-refundable) $
~ R~ ~ (Postmarked by November 1,1996)
$390 Direct Member $
$390 Associate Member $
$490 Indirect Member
$575 Non-Member/Other $
$25 Spouse (non-refundable) $.
~ ~ (Friday, December 6)
$145 I. Strengthening Council Effectiveness $.
$145 II. Problem-Solving Tools for Local Officials $.
$145 III. Who's In Charge Here? $.
$ 95 IV. Dialo~e on Diversity $
$ 95 V. Building Local Leadership Teams $
$ 95 VI. Collaborative Leadership Styles
~ ~ (Saturday, December 7)
$145 VII. The Future is Here $
$ 95 VIII. The Officials' Guide to Media Relations $.
$ 95 IX. .Dynamic Council-Manager Relations $
$ 95 X. How m Turn Adversaries into Collaborators $
$ 95 XI. Communicating Across Differences $
$ 95 XII. The Living Democracy $
$ 95 XIII. Scanning Emerging Issues $
$ 95 XIV. Managing Globalization in the Age of Interdependence $
$25 GLBLO Activity Fee $
$35 HELO Annual Dues (elected/direct member city) $
$45 HELO Annual Dues (elected/non-member city) $
$55 HELO Annual Dues (supporting member) $
$70 HELO 20th Anniversary. Reception, Banquet. and Special
Activities Fee (HELO members) $
$40 HELO 20th Anniversary Reception and Banquet Only
(Non-Members) $
$160 NBC-LEO Annual Dues/Activities Fee (includes workshops,
headquarters, luncheon, reception and 1997 membership dues) $.
$50 WIMG Networking Brunch $.
.acks are to be made payable to:
.~ATIONAL LEAG[ E OF CITIES
No registrations or cancellations will be
accepted by telepN)ne.
All requests must be in wining
For FASTER REGISllMT10N,
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__ I do not require hotel accommodations at any of the hotels tisted below.
Please contact me regarding suite intbrmation.
I pre/Er a non-smoking room (assibmed on a space available basis).
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Departure Date __/__/__ Time
Special Housing Request
e.g., v, heelchair accessible rooms, etc. If you have special housing or tran.~oortafion needs,
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The NLC Con ferenee Regisa'ation Center is authorized to use the above c',ud to pay all applicable ~gk~trati~ fees and
guarantee my ho~el reservation. I understand that one night's room charge will be billed through this card if l dui to show
up for my assigned housing on the confirmed date unless I have cancelled my reservation with the hotel at least 72 hours in
Cardholder Signature Date
Rates listed below are for single or double occupancy. Indicate your first-choice hotel
with the ttumber l, and circle the room type you desire. Number the other hotels fi'om 2
to 16 in order of your preference. Your hotel and room type will be assigned based on your
postmark and hotel room availability at the time your request is processed. For suite information contact the NLC Conference Registration Center.
All unguaranteed reservations will be automatically cancelled if not guaranteed 14 days
prior to amval.
All rooms require one night deposit plus tax per room.
O(cupan(y (~lease ch'de)
Choke Hotel Name Single Double
__(1) Crockett Hotel
(2) Hampton Inn Downtown
(3) Hilton Palacio del Rio
(4) Holiday Inn Riverwalk
(S) Homewood Suites
(6} Hyatt Regency San Antonio
S104
$83
$142
$112
$99
$130
La Mansion del Rio $143
(8) La Quinta Convention Center $83
{9) Marriott Rivercenter $132
__(I0) Marriott Riverwalk
__{!Il Menger Hotel
__{12) Plaza San Antonio
S104
$83
$142
$112
$99
$146
$143
$83
$158
$132 $132
$95 $95
$126
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__113~ Ramada Emily Morgan $98 $108
_.__(14~ Sheraton Gunter $97 S97
.__{15) Crowne Plaza St. Anthony $109 $109
__._{16l Sumner Suites $89 $89
All ma~or credit card.,; are accepted at the
contknence
Please return this form with your registrafinn
pa,anent to:
NLC Conferema Registration Centre'
P. O. Box 85080
Lo(kbox 4053
Richmond, VA 23285
National League of Cities
1301 Pennsylvania Avenue. N.W.
Washington. D.C. 20004
~ge your credit card and fax'
.tach#re to register instantly!
E.MILY REGISTRATION
CUTOFF DATE SEP'I'EMBER 27. 1996