Registration
2010 Annual Conference Pricing
| General Registration | Early Bird Rate
Through 11/2 | Standard Rate
After 11/2 |
| Member Registration (Standard) | $605
| $755 |
Member Group Registration
(Must register 3 or more standard registrants at the same time. ) | $555 | $705 |
| Heads/Speaker Registration | $375 | $375 |
| Non-Member Registration | $1095 | $1150 |
Pre-Conference Sessions
Thur, Dec 2, 10:00 - 2:30 PM | Standard
Registrants | Pre-con Only Registrants |
Member | Non-mem. | Member | Non-mem. |
W-1 Social Media Institute
| $350 | $525 | $490 | N/A |
W-2 Partnering with Today's Parents
| $350 | $525 | $490 | N/A |
W-3 Twenty Questions for 2020
| $350 | $525 | $490 | N/A |
| Heads Dinner (Invitation only) | Conf. Attendees | Non-Attendees |
Cost per plate: spouse/guest welcomed
Friday, Dec 3, 6:45 - 9:30 PM | $125 | $175 |
Sponsorship Opportunities
Sponsorship Levels
WHITE LEVEL SPONSORSHIP
The White Level Corporate Sponsorship relates specifically to the annual TABS Conference and consists of the benefits listed below. Register Online!
- One six foot table for your tabletop display in exhibit hall. See Exhibit Hall Guide for specifications and timeline.
- Two non-transferable conference registrations, including entrance into all workshops and keynote sessions. Also includes breakfasts, breaks, lunches and opening reception.
- Basic listing in the 2010 Annual Conference Preview, Conference Program and Conference Exhibitors' Page on the TABS website.
- One, single-use, mailing list of conference attendees. The list will be sent immediately following the November early-bird conference registration deadline.
RED LEVEL SPONSORSHIP
The Red Level Corporate Sponsorship covers the span of a full year (July 1,2010 - June 30, 2011) with the benefits listed below. Register Online!
- Premium listing in the 2010 Annual Conference Preview.
- One 1/4-page display ad in the 2010 Annual Conference Program.
- One, single-use, mailing list of conference attendees. The list will be sent immediately following the November early-bird conference registration deadline.
- One, customized, single-use mailing list of administrators, covering thousands of boarding school leaders across more than a dozen functional areas.
- One premium position six foot table for your tabletop display in 2010 Annual Conference exhibit hall. See Exhibit Hall Guide for specifications and timeline.
- Two non-transferable conference registrations, including entrance into all workshops and keynote sessions. Also includes breakfasts, breaks, lunches and opening reception.
- Prominent company listing with logo, link, contact information and 400-character description, for one year at TABS.org Corporate Sponsor’s page.
- Prominent company listing with logo, link, contact information and 400-character description in the TABS 2010 Boarding School Catalog, distributed to more than 30,000 families and educators.
- One TABS Web badge to display on your web page.
SIGNATURE LEVEL SPONSORSHIP
The following list of sponsorship opportunities are available at the Signature Level. Each opportunity includes the Red Level benefits. Register Online
| 2010 ANNUAL CONFERENCE SPONSORSHIPS | AVAILABILITY | COST |
| Upgrade to Premium 10 x 10 Booth in Foyer | 6 Available | $5250 |
| Annual Dinner for School Heads | Exclusive | $20150 |
| Keynote Address | Exclusive | $11500 |
| Opening Reception | Exclusive | $10750 |
| Seated Lunch | Exclusive | $9250 |
| Internet Café | | $8750 |
| Brochure/Gift Drop in Hotel Guest Rooms | Exclusive | $7500 |
| Materials Distributed at Registration | Exclusive | $5750 |
| Product Demo as Concurrent Session | 4 Available | $5500 |
| Hotel Key Cards | Exclusive | $6500 |
| Continental Breakfast | 2 Available | $4000 |
| Pre-Conference Workshop | 4 Available | $4750 |
| Break | 3 Available | $3750 |
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| 2010-11 WORKSHOPS & GUILDS | AVAILABILITY | COST |
| Managing Risk • June 2011 • Wilmington, DE | 2 Available | $4250 |
| Admission Academy • July 2010 • Boston, MA | 2 Available | $4500 |
| Reslife Academy • July 2010 • Boston, MA | 2 Available | $4500 |
| Boot Camp • July 2010 • Boston, MA | 2 Available | $2250 |
| Reslife Workshop • Feb 2010 • Boca Raton, FL | 2 Available | $2250 |
| Track Guild & Forum (Contact TABS office for details) | 8 Available | $6750 |
2010-2011 TABS Advertising Opportunities
Increase yourcompany's exposure by placing an ad in the 2010 Conference Program.Conference programs are distributed to nearly a thousand boardingschool leaders throughout the US, Canada and abroad, and is anexcellent opportunity for reaching key decision-makers in today's topboarding schools. For more information, please download the Advertising Opportunities pdf file, or purchase your ad space online.
Exhibit Hall
Schedule
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| Wednesday, December 1 |
4:30 p.m. - 6:00 p.m. | | Registration for Pre-Conferences |
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Thursday, December 2 |
8:00 a.m. - 6:30 p.m. | | Registration |
10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. | | Pre-Conference Workshops (W-1, W-2 & W-3) |
12:00 p.m. - 12:30 p.m. | | Box Lunch & Networking |
12:30 p.m. - 2:30 p.m. | | Pre-Conference Workshops (W-1, W-2 & W-3 continued) |
2:45 p.m. - 4:00 p.m. | | Networking Discussion Groups |
4:30 p.m. - 5:00 p.m. | | Canadian Welcome & Networking Session |
4:00 p.m. | | Exhibit Hall Opens |
5:00 p.m. - 6:30 p.m. | | Opening Reception in Exhibit Hall |
|
Friday, December 3 |
7:30 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. | | Registration |
7:45 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. | | Exhibit Hall Open |
7:45 a.m. - 8:30 a.m. | | Continental Breakfast in Exhibit Hall |
8:25 a.m. - 8:30 a.m. | | Welcome and Introduction |
8:30 a.m. - 9:00 a.m. | | Opening Address & Welcome: “KEEPINGTABS” - Pete Upham |
9:00 a.m. - 10:00 a.m. | | Featured Speakers |
10:00 a.m. - 10:30 p.m. | | Coffee Break in Exhibit Hall |
10:30 p.m. - 11:45 p.m. | | Concurrent Sessions A |
11:45 a.m. - 12:45 p.m. | | Lunch & Ruzicka Compass Leadership Award |
1:00 p.m. - 2:15 p.m. | | Concurrent Sessions B |
2:15 p.m. - 2:45 p.m. | | Coffee Break in Exhibit Hall |
2:45 p.m. - 4:00 p.m. | | Concurrent Sessions C |
2:45 p.m. - 5:30 p.m. | | Heads of School Forum |
4:30 p.m. - 6:00 p.m. | | Attendee Reception |
6:45 p.m. - 9:30 p.m. | | Heads Dinner, The Center Club - By invitation only |
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Saturday, December 4 |
8:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m. | | Registration |
| 8:00 a.m. - 8:45 a.m. | | Affinity Breakfast |
| 8:45 a.m. - 9:45 a.m. | | Concurrent Sessions D |
| 9:45 a.m. - 10:00 a.m. | | Coffee Break |
| 10:00 a.m. - 11:15 a.m. | | Concurrent Sessions E |
| 11:15 a.m. - 12:15 p.m. | | Affinity Lunch |
| 12:15 p.m. - 1:30 p.m. | | Concurrent Sessions F |
| 1:30 p.m. - 1:45 p.m. | | Coffee Break |
| 1:45 p.m. - 2:45 p.m. | | Concurrent Sessions G |
| 2:45 p.m. | | Conclusion of Conference |
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| Schedule subject to change. |
Concurrent Sessions
Descriptions are available for download.
Exhibitors
Blackbaud
Table Number: 53
http://www.blackbaud.com
Providing software and services that improve operational efficiency, relationship building, & fundraising.
Primary Contact:
Rashid Tauheedah
solutions@blackbaud.com
2000 Daniel Island Drive
Charleston, South Carolina 29492
T: 843-216-6200 ext: 3573
Bowie Gridley Architects
Table Number: 66
http://www.bowiegridley.com
Innovation in Context: Architecture, Planning and Interiors for School Communities
Primary Contact:
Suzannne Singleton
ssingleton@bowiegridley.com
1010 Wisconsin Ave. NW
Washington, District of Columbia 20007
T: 202-337-0888
Brock and Company
Table Number: 69
http://www.brockco.com
Providing quality dining and catering services for independent schools, with a focus on sound nutrition and today's youth.
Primary Contact:
Gerry Dodge
gdodge@brockco.com
257 Great Valley Parkway
Malvern, Pennsylvania 19355
T: 877-594-5353 ext: 226
ClassBook.com
Table Number: 54
http://www.classbook.com
A premier online bookstore with unsurpassed customer service. The perfect bookstore solution for boarding schools!
Primary Contact:
Steven Montano
smontano@classbook.com
34 Commercial Drive
Castleton, New York 12033
T: 877-477-6217
Crane MetaMarketing Ltd.
Table Number:
http://www.cranebrandwork.com
Developing branding programs that help schools achieve internal alignment and external clarity.
Primary Contact:
Patti Crane
inquiry@cranebrandwork.com
831 Christopher Robin Road
Alpharetta, Georgia 30005
T: 770-642-2082
FCD Educational Services
Table Number: 68
http://www.fcd.org
FCD is one of the leading providers of school-based substance abuse prevention services.
Primary Contact:
Laura Sannicandro
schools@fcd.org
398 Walnut Street
Newton, Massachusetts 02460
T: 617-964-9300 ext: 201
finalsite
Table Number: 35
http://www.finalsite.com
Bringing innovative web design and web software to leading schools and organizations around the world.
Primary Contact:
Kathy Venezia
education@finalsite.com
809 Main Street
East Hartford, Connecticut 06108
T: 800-592-2469
Flik Independent School Dining
Table Number: 16
http://www.FlikISD.com
Customized dining solutions for lifestyles that embrace sustainability & social responsibility.
Primary Contact:
Eileen Coughlin
elsie.lacourt@compass-usa.com
3 International Drive
Rye Brook, New York 10573
T: 914-935-5401
FPP Edu-Media
Table Number: 38
http://www.fppedumedia.com
Latin America’s largest student recruitment solutions company, offering the only boarding school fair in the region.
Primary Contact:
Daniela Ronchetti
info@fppmediacorp.com
Alameda Lorena, 684 - casa 4 - Jardins
Sao Paulo, 01424-000
T: +11 55 3051 2496
Gale Associates, Inc.
Table Number: 48
http://www.galeassociates.com
Consulting engineers specializing in the investigation, evaluation and design of building envelope systems.
Primary Contact:
Edward Madden
info@gainc.com
1122 Kenilworth Drive
Suite 206
Towson, Maryland 21204
T: 443-279-4500
Global Secutive
Table Number: 52
http://www.secutive.com
Providing comprehensive worldwide insurance solutions designed for the student travel market.
Primary Contact:
Jochen Ostermann
jostermann@secutive.com
303 9th Ave N
Saint Petersburg, Florida 33701
T: 727-894-7282
H2L2 Architects & Planners
Table Number: 28
http://www.H2L2.com
Designing schools which incorporate the necessary tools, trends and traditions to create facilities for today’s student.
Primary Contact:
Fran Rucker
frucker@h2l2.com
714 Market Street
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania 19106
T: 215-925-5300 ext: 381
HIT Application Solutions
Table Number: 40
http://careflowEMR.com
CareFlow is an electronic medical record specifically built for use in independent school health centers.
Primary Contact:
Ashley Calderwood
bbk@healthitservices.com
623 N Pottstown Pike
Suite B
Exton, Pennsylvania 19341
T: 610-524-2909
inRESONANCE
Table Number: 45
http://www.inresonance.com
Providing FileMaker Pro database and web solutions that bring control and flexibility to key operations.
Primary Contact:
Ryan McFarlane
info@inresonance.com
32 Industrial Drive E
Northampton, Massachusetts 01060
T: 413-587-0236
Lands' End
Table Number: 1
http://landsend.com/school
Delivering uniform solutions for schools. Committed to excellence in quality, service and support.
Primary Contact:
Jennifer Cooley
school@landsend.com
6 Lands' End Lane
Dodgeville, Wisconsin 53595
T: 608-937-5412
Laureate Hospitality Education
Table Number: B
http://www.laureatehospitality.com
Laureate is an international community of universities that encourages learning without boundaries.
Primary Contact:
Olivier Brack
olivier.brack@laureate.net
1440 Water View Lane
Suwanee, Georgia 30024
T: 770 406 8951 ext: 770 406 89
Magic Hour Communications
Table Number: 46
http://www.magic-hour.com
Magic Hour designs and develops advanced websites with effective strategy, design, and CMS.
Primary Contact:
Louis Gudema
info@magic-hour.com
77 Rumford Avenue
Waltham, Massachusetts 02453
T: 781-647-1600
Metz & Associates, Ltd.
Table Number: 67
http://www.metzltd.com
A leading provider of food service and support services management in the United States.
Primary Contact:
John Geronimo
metzgroup@metzcorp.com
2 Woodland Drive
Dallas, Pennsylvania 18612
T: 570-675-8100
National 4-H Youth Conference Center
Table Number: 21
http://www.4hcenter.org
Premier youth conference center in the Washington DC area designed especially for youth travelers.
Primary Contact:
Sean Valentine
svalentine@4hcenter.org
7100 Connecticut Ave
Chevy Chase, Maryland 20815
T: 301-961-2827
Newschoolyard
Table Number: 43
http://www.newschoolyard.com
The only open source web vendor to NAIS schools. Spectacularly affordable; undeniably visionary.
Primary Contact:
Mark Bistline
mark@newschoolyard.com
9 Sunset Road
Bristol, Rhode Island 02809
T: 401-849-6110
Peapod Design
Table Number: 39
http://www.peapoddesign.com
A marketing/design firm creating award-winning viewbooks, brochures, annual reports, magazines, and websites.
Primary Contact:
Jim Healey
jim@peapoddesign.com
158 Main Street
New Canaan, Connecticut 06840
T: 203-966-4881
Remuda Ranch
Table Number: 55
http://www.remudaranch.com
Provides intensive inpatient and residential treatment for women and girls with eating and anxiety disorders.
Primary Contact:
Deborah Russo
karen.jones@remudaranch.com
1 East Apache Street
Wickenburg, Arizona 85390
T: 678-770-7369
RenWeb School Management Software
Table Number: 33
http://www.RenWeb.com
A web-based, database driven school management software system to handle all school data management needs.
Primary Contact:
Paul Baker
Sales@RenWeb.com
PO Box 1622
Burleson, Texas 76097
T: 866-800-6593
SAGE Dining Services, Inc.
Table Number: 36
http://www.sagedining.com
SAGE is the nation's leading provider of exceptional dining services and gourmet catering to discerning independent schools.
Primary Contact:
Paco Rodriguez
sales@sagedining.com
222 Bosley Avenue
Suite B7
Towson, Maryland 21204
T: 410-339-3950
SeniorSystems
Table Number: 18
http://www.senior-systems.com
Providing comprehensive module solutions integrated into a single database design for all campus management needs.
Primary Contact:
Richard Ellis
sales@senior-systems.com
15915 Katy Freeway, Suite 560
Houston, Texas 77094
T: 888-480-0102
Silverpoint, Inc.
Table Number: 27
http://www.silverpoint.net
Providing superior web design and development for schools, while delivering lasting website solutions.
Primary Contact:
Andrew McKenzie
info@silverpoint.net
3600 Clipper Mill Road, Suite 422
Baltimore, Maryland 21211
T: 800-588-5330
Stanmar, Inc.
Table Number: 72
http://www.stanmar-inc.com
Stanmar designs and constructs athletic facilities for independent schools, and private colleges/universities.
Primary Contact:
James Wakely
jwakely@stanmar-inc.com
321 Commonwealth Road,
Suite 201
Wayland, Massachusetts 01778
Sustainable Horizon
Table Number: 3
http://SustainableHorizon.com
Sustainable Horizon customizes international programs focusing on community service, environmental conservation and cultural immersion.
Primary Contact:
Lindsey Allen
lindsey@sustainablehorizon.com
75 Ferry Lane
Phoenixville, Pennsylvania 19460
T: 718-208-5099
The S/L/A/M Collaborative
Table Number: 70
http://www.slamcoll.com
Creating educational facilities that foster community, respect tradition, and support the mission of schools.
Primary Contact:
John McClure
mail@slamcoll.com
80 Glastonbury Blvd.
Glastonbury, Connecticut 06033
T: 860-657-8077
TIAA-CREF
Table Number: 37
http://www.tiaa-cref.org
Helping those in the academics plan for and live in retirement through an array of financial products and services.
Primary Contact:
Suzanne Spunzo
sspunzo@tiaa-cref.org
1670 Broadway Ste 2200
Denver, Colorado 80202
T: 303-626-4147
Turnaround Marketing Communications
Table Number: 19
http://www.turnaroundmkt.com
Strategic branding, marketing and design for enrollment, development and alumni relations since 1991.
Primary Contact:
Rob Norman
Rob@turnaroundmkt.com
54 Friends Lane
Suite 116
Newtown, Pennsylvania 18940
T: 800-979-3555 ext: 103
Veracross
Table Number: 30
http://www.veracross.com
A web-based, school information management system that connects your campus into one seamless community.
Primary Contact:
Ed Magin
info@breuer.com
701 Edgewater Road
Suite 360
Wakefield, Massachusetts 01880
T: 781-303-1127
WhippleHill Communications
Table Number: 58
http://www.whipplehill.com
Combining web designs, content management and student information software to meet your marketing needs.
Primary Contact:
Will Redway
willr@whipplehill.com
436 South River Rd
Bldg C
Bedford, New Hampshire 03110
T: 603-669-5979 ext: 3259
Hotel Information
Reserve Your Room Today!
After clicking the link above, simply add your dates of arrival and departure.
Discover the Renaissance Harborplace, a four-diamond jewel among downtown Baltimore hotels and Inner Harbor accommodations, situated just steps from the areas most unique sights and attractions. Experience the rich culture of Charm City in a place that's destined to delight you, and enjoy the wide assortment of fine restaurants, shopping and entertainment, all within an easy walk from your room.
You can reserve your room for the 2010 TABS Conference online at the special conference rate* of $179 per night (single/double occupancy).
Though the cut-off date for the reduced rate is Tuesday, November 2, 2010, this rate applies only to a select number of rooms that will usually sell out prior to November 4. Therefore we strongly advise you to make your reservations early.
All reservations must be guaranteed with a major credit card or accompanied by a first night room deposit. The deposit is refundable if the reservation is canceled by 6:00 p.m. on the date of your scheduled arrival. If you need to cancel your reservation, use Marriott's Passkey Service, or contact the Renaissance Harborplace directly at 800-266-9432. Ask for the TABS reduced rate of $179. Be sure to record all reservation and cancellation numbers.
Please note that the Renaissance Harborplace Hotel is a 100% smoke-free facility. Smoking is not permitted in any guest rooms or public areas.
Renaissance Harborplace Hotel
202 East Pratt Street
Baltimore, MD 21202 USA
Phone: 410-547-1200
Fax: 410-539-5780
*A modest portion of the negotiated room rate helps offset a share of the conference food expense and other hotel event charges.