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1 DURHAM CONVENTION ONVENTION & V & VISITORS BUREAU presents this proposal prepared for: Presented by: Corey Bizzell, Convention Sales Account Manager February 13, 2004

2 February 24, 2004 Miss Diane Lee 276 NCCAT Drive Cullowhee, NC Dear Diane: Thank you for considering Durham as the site for North Carolina Center for the Advancement of Teachers to hold it s Alumni Weekend. Durham is located at the pinnacle of North Carolina's noted Research Triangle region. Durham is home to the namesake Research Triangle Park, Duke and North Carolina Central universities. We are convinced Durham will also be an excellent site for this very important event. Your requirements will be met as follows: HEADQUARTERS & LODGING Durham has more than 7,000 sleeping rooms, over 2,500 in full-service properties. All together, Durham has more than 300,000 net square-feet of exceptional and unique meeting space including two major convention centers. Durham can accommodate 80-85% of the nation s conventions and meetings. Proposals from individual properties are included. The following information will detail Durham's location, background, and character, along with its climate, outstanding accessibility, abundance of features and activities, and specialty programs. The many convention and meeting services provided by the Durham Convention and Visitors Bureau are also included. We believe that Durham will make an excellent site for NCCAT to hold it s Alumni Weekend. We have had experience at hosting many successful events in the past and look forward to working with you on your special event. Sincerely, Corey Bizzell Convention Sales Manager 101 East Morgan Street Durham, North Carolina USA (919) TTD (919) (800) FAX (919)

3 LODGING INFORMATION Hotel Radisson Hotel Research Triangle Park Hilton Durham Guest Rooms $59.00 / Single Double 90 Rooms Per Night Property also offers one comp room for each 50 room nights occupied & $49.00 for 2 rooms to be used by staff or speakers $79.00 / Single Double 90 Rooms per night Meeting Room Rental The meeting charge will be waived based upon the purchase of breakfast, lunch, and dinner and guest rooms occupied of 65 or more each day. Room Rental Fees will be waived with $ in food and beverage purchase excluding food and beverage Millennium Hotel Durham $89.00 / Single Double Daily Meeting Room Rental has been waived. A one time setup fee of $ will apply. Room rates given do not include applicable sales or occupancy tax. Please refer to the individual proposals for complete details. 101 East Morgan Street Durham, North Carolina USA (919) TTD (919) (800) FAX (919)

February 17, 2004 NC Center for the Advancement of Teachers PROPOSAL Thank you for considering the Radisson Hotel Research Triangle Park for your hotel needs.

GUEST ROOMS: Date January 14-16, 2005 Day # Of rooms Friday 90 Day # Of rooms Saturday 90 We are happy to offer a special group rate of $56.

We will also offer one complimentary room for every 50 rooms occupied and we will offer a special rate of $49.00 for 2 rooms to be used by staff or speakers.

4 February 17, 2004 NC Center for the Advancement of Teachers PROPOSAL Thank you for considering the Radisson Hotel Research Triangle Park for your hotel needs. We look forward to the opportunity of hosting your group in January of GUEST ROOMS: Date January 14-16, 2005 Day # Of rooms Friday 90 Day # Of rooms Saturday 90 We are happy to offer a special group rate of $56.00 per room per night plus 13% tax for the above date. This rate is discounted from our weekend rate of $99.00 and does reflect the state per diem. We will also offer one complimentary room for every 50 rooms occupied and we will offer a special rate of $49.00 for 2 rooms to be used by staff or speakers. MEETING SPACE REQUIREMENTS: We have the meeting space available beginning January 14, 2005, Friday evening until January 16, 2005, Sunday afternoon for 185 theatre style and a separate banquet room for meals each day. The meeting charge will be waived based upon the purchase of breakfast, lunch and dinner and guest rooms occupied of 65 or more each day.

5 GUEST ROOM AMENITIES INCLUDE: Full service restaurant & lounge with comp Hors d Oeurves, 4:00-7:00pm Remodeled guest rooms, corridors, restaurant and banquet facilities. NEW FREE HIGH SPEED INTERNET ACCESS TO ALL GUESTS. Double rooms are queen bedded. Dual line telephones with dataports & voice mail. Three telephones in all rooms. Free local phone calls In room irons/boards, coffee makers, hair dryers, and magnified mirrors. On-site Exercise & Weight Room Computer Room w/ complimentary Internet use & printers available. Lighted tennis and basketball courts Electronic door locks Complimentary parking Video check out Our hotel is committed to guest satisfaction and we prove that with our 100% Guest Satisfaction Guarantee. If a problem or mistake occurs, we ensure it will be resolved to your full satisfaction in a manner that demonstrates respect, empathy and Genuine Hospitality. The Radisson Hotel Research Triangle Park is a President Award Winning Hotel, the highest award given by Radisson Hotels for the last eleven years including Ms. Lee, at this time we are not holding the proposed space. Please feel free to call me at any time if you have any questions or need additional information. It would be our pleasure to have you tour our hotel upon your request. Sincerely, Michele Hughes Director of Sales Radisson Hotel Research Triangle Park 150 Park Drive Research Triangle Park, NC Check us out on our web site and take a virtual tour at

Tuesday, February 24, 2004 Proposal Prepared by the Hilton Durham especially for North Carolina Center for the Advancement of Teachers 2004 SLEEPING ROOM

6 Tuesday, February 24, 2004 Proposal Prepared by the Hilton Durham especially for North Carolina Center for the Advancement of Teachers 2004 SLEEPING ROOM REQUIREMENTS Day *Date # Rooms Rate Friday Saturday $79single/double occupancy Rate is net non-commissionable and exclusive of applicable taxes.

7 2004 MEETING REQUIREMENTS Day Date Event Time Attendees Setup Friday and 1-14 Thru Meeting All day 185 Theater Style Saturday 1-15 Friday 1-14 Dinner TBD 185 Rounds Saturday 1-15 Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner TBD 185 Rounds FOOD & BEVERAGE See enclosed Menus for selections & pricing. All menus and pricing are subject to change. All menus, meeting rooms diagrams and hotel information is available on-line at Above meeting space is normally $ per day, but will be waived with $ in food and beverage purchase for entire event excluding tax and gratuity. Room set-up fees will apply as stated above. AMENITIES FOR GUESTS 194 Beautifully Appointed and Freshly Renovated Sleeping Rooms 10,000+ Square Feet of Meeting Space Two On-site Restaurants and Sports Bar On-Site Exercise Facilities Complimentary USA Today Delivered to Rooms Mon-Fri 2-Line Phones & Voice Mail High Speed Internet Access in Sleeping Rooms and Meeting Rooms ADA Compliant Complimentary Parking Outdoor Pool A Guarantee to Meet & Exceed the Expectations of Your Entire Group NEARBY ATTRACTIONS Duke University and Duke University Medical Center Duke Gardens & Chapel Durham Bulls Athletic Park Restaurants & Nightlife The Carolina Theatre The Streets at Southpoint Shopping Mall Area Golf Courses NC Museum of Life & Science Municipal Parks, Walking Trails & Historic Sites The Hilton Durham is located just 20 minutes from Raleigh-Durham (RDU) International Airport.

February 18, 2004 North Carolina Center for the Advancement of Teachers Ms. Diane Lee Cullowhee, NC 28723 Dear Ms. Lee: Thank you for the opportunity to respond to your request for a proposal.

8 February 18, 2004 North Carolina Center for the Advancement of Teachers Ms. Diane Lee Cullowhee, NC Dear Ms. Lee: Thank you for the opportunity to respond to your request for a proposal. The Millennium Hotel Durham and staff welcome the opportunity to serve you. We offer all of the services and amenities that our guests have come to expect and value. Our property is part of a very high profile, upscale chain of hotels owned by Millennium Hotels and Resorts. Currently there are 116 Millennium hotels located in 13 countries, including such key cities as: New York City, Chicago, Los Angeles, Boston, London, and Paris. Price-Value, Service and Quality are always important when considering a hotel selection. The Millennium Hotel Durham benefits include but are not limited to: Value for your dollar. No other hotel in the Triangle can offer guests such value considering all the services and amenities found in a full service hotel. Airport Shuttle Service to/from RDU. Provides for convenience, costs savings and peace of mind Local Shuttle to Duke University/Medical Centers, local mall, theaters and restaurants available. Location conducive to entertainment. Brand name and one of a kind restaurants plus a variety of local entertainment options makes for fun filled hours of socialization and camaraderie. Location conducive to business. Strategically located between I85 & I40, adjacent to Duke University and Medical Center, minutes from RDU International Airport, RTP, Durham, Raleigh and Chapel Hill. Clean, comfortable, well appointed oversized guestrooms. Allow guests to stretch out and relax, especially for extended stays. Indoor climate controlled pool and therapeutic Jacuzzi. Emphasizes stress relief and low impact exercise environment.

Millennium Hotel Durham There s no place in Durham that makes you feel more at home than the Millennium Hotel, Durham.

experience friendliness and personalized service Bel Gusto s Restaurant. A convenient and healthy way to dine without leaving the hotel.

Lobby Bar with complimentary hors d oeuvres Monday-Friday 4:30pm 6:00pm. Good time to wind down from a hard days work.

9 Millennium Hotel Durham There s no place in Durham that makes you feel more at home than the Millennium Hotel, Durham. Whether you re having lunch in Bel Gusto, sitting by the fireplace in the intimate Lobby Bar, or calling for room service you will experience friendliness and personalized service Bel Gusto s Restaurant. A convenient and healthy way to dine without leaving the hotel. If you don t want to leave the comfort of your room, room service is also available. Lobby Bar with complimentary hors d oeuvres Monday-Friday 4:30pm 6:00pm. Good time to wind down from a hard days work. Cardio Fitness Center Stair steppers, treadmills and bikes make for an aerobic workout to compliment your exercise program. Located in a serene like setting. Tree lined perimeter invites guests to exercise out of doors, in a safe suburban environment.

10 Location. We are conveniently located to area corporations, associations and all major points of interest. Duke university and Medical center are just a mile from our front door and easy interstate access connects you with all major business centers, including downtown Durham, Research Triangle Park, Chapel Hill and other area universities-university of North Carolina and North Carolina Central University. Raleigh-Durham International Airport is a short drive from the hotel with complimentary shuttle service for all registered guests. A variety of restaurants, shopping and entertainment are just minutes away. I have enclosed a written proposal. We sincerely hope to accommodate your group. If you should need additional information, your call is welcome on my direct line of (919) Sincerely, Shannon Raymond Sales Manager Millennium Hotel Durham

Proposal to host the: NCCAT Alumni Weekend Requested Dates: January 14, 2005-January 15, 2005 Millennium Hotel Durham Durham, NC 27705 We understand your needs to be as follows and can accommodate

11 Proposal to host the: NCCAT Alumni Weekend Requested Dates: January 14, 2005-January 15, 2005 Millennium Hotel Durham Durham, NC We understand your needs to be as follows and can accommodate all of the requests for your meeting: Guest Rooms: DAY DATE Friday 01/14/05 Saturday 01/15/05 NUMBER OF ROOMS Total Standard Rooms: 180 Standard Room Rates: We are pleased to extend a non-commissionable group rate of $ 89.00plus tax, single/double North Carolina sales tax (7%) and area resort tax (6%) is 13%.

12 Meeting Space Requirements: DATE START/END TIME FUNCTION # PEOPLE SET UP FRI. 1/14/05 PM MEETING 185 THEATRE TBD DINNER 185 ROUNDS SAT. 1/15/05 ALL DAY MEETING 185 THEATRE AM BREAKFAST 185 FLOW 12 NOON LUNCH 185 ROUNDS PM DINNER 185 ROUNDS MEETING SPACE CHARGES. Daily meeting room rental waived A one time set up fee of $ will apply. Additional Incentives: Airport shuttle service. Local shuttle available. Complimentary Parking. One complimentary room night per 40 room night utilized. 2 complimentary upgrades to our 4 th Floor Millennium Club Level. 21 day cut off. Group rate available 3 day before and 3 days after the conference. The Millennium Hotel Durham will exceed your expectations as a host hotel. Our staff is dedicated and committed to providing superior guest services. We will do everything to insure you and your guests are very well taken care of and receive the finest service. We invite you to experience the Millennium difference! Please do not hesitate to call me at my direct line of if I can answer any additional questions. I will call you within the week to check on your decision. I sincerely hope to work with you to make this event a complete success to our mutual advantage. Sincerely, Shannon Raymond Sales Manager Millennium Hotel Durham

13 LOCATION AND BACKGROUND Durham is a compact, forested, single-city community of 233,100 located at the pinnacle of a 3,000-square-mile North Carolina region known as the Research Triangle. Durham is also home to the region s namesake, Research Triangle Park. Durham began as a Native-American village called Adshusheer on the Great Indian Trading Path, resettled by Scotch-Irish and African-Americans in the 1700 s and named Durham in After the Civil War, the community first attained worldwide recognition with Bull Durham tobacco and the worldwide trust founded by the Duke Family. Today, Durham is the CITY OF MEDICINE, USA, and is home to national centers for medicine, health care, diet & fitness, the humanities, publishing, sports, art, research, and technology. CHARACTER Durham is a unique blend of ethnic groups, cultures, lifestyles, and interests. Due to the presence of Duke, NCCU, RTP, and several medical centers, regional influence is blended with a mix of people from throughout the country and the world. Durham is consistently ranked among the best places in the nation to live and do business. WEATHER INFORMATION METEOROLOGICAL DATA DURHAM, NORTH CAROLINA Latitude: 35 52' N Longitude: 78 47' W Elevation: Ft. Grnd 416 Baro 415 Time Zone:Eastern Research Triangle J F M A M J J A S O N D YR Temperatures F Daily Maximum Daily Minimum CLIMATE Temperatures here are very pleasant, allowing for outdoor activities, like golf, almost year-round. Seasonal temperatures fall into these ranges: spring, 60 s to 70 s; summer, 80 s to 90 s; fall, 60 s to 70 s; winter, 30 s to 60 s. Precipitation (inches) Water Equiv (including snow, ice)

14 ACCESS By air Durham is within an hour s flight or day s drive of 54% of the nation s population. Durham co-owns RDU International Airport, an East Coast hub located at the edge of Wake County and midway between Durham and Raleigh. Served by 11 major and regional air carriers. By ground Durham is also located at the intersection of major Interstates 85 and 40 midway between Philadelphia and Atlanta and the Atlantic Ocean and Appalachian Mountains. NATIONAL HWY DRIVE CITIES MILEAGE TIME Atlanta 364 7:27 Boston :32 Chicago :38 Dallas :17 Denver :38 Los Angeles :08 Miami :50 Nashville :01 New Orleans :44 New York :42 Philadelphia 383 8:41 Pittsburgh :37 St. Louis :22 NORTH CAROLINA Asheville 225 3:28 Charlotte 148 1:48 Fayetteville 98 1:50 Greensboro 54 1:02 New Bern 123 2:38 Winston-Salem 82 1:32 Wilmington 130 2:48 Within an hour's flight of half the US population, Durham is served by RDU International Airport with nearly 400 flights daily. INTRASTATE CITIES FLYING TIME Asheville, NC...1:10 Charlotte, NC...0:50 Greenville, NC...0:45 Wilmington, Kinston, NC...0:45 REGIONAL CITIES FLYING TIME Atlanta, GA...1:26 Baltimore, MD...0:55 Birmingham, AL...2:55 Charleston, SC...1:12 Columbia, SC...0:55 Fort Myers, FL...1:55 Fort Lauderdale, FL...2:00 Greenville, Spartanburg, SC...1:00 Hilton Head, SC...1:20 Jacksonville, FL...1:20 Miami, FL...2:00 Myrtle Beach, SC...:43 Nashville, TN...1:32 Norfolk, Virginia Beach, VA...0:50 Orlando, FL...1:41 Richmond, VA...0:55 Savannah, GA...1:18 Tampa, St. Petersburg, FL...1:48 Washington, Dulles...0:58 Washington, National...0:59 West Palm Beach, FL...1:50 Philadelphia Washington, DC New York INTERNATIONAL CITIES FLYING TIME Cancun, Mexico...3:00 Freeport, Bahamas...1:45 London, England...7:40 Montreal, Canada...3:15 Ottawa, Canada...1:55 Toronto, Canada...1:45 NATIONAL CITIES FLYING TIME Boston, MA...1:46 Chicago, O Hare, IL...1:13 Cincinnati, OH...1:27 Cleveland, OH...1:30 Columbus, OH...1:30 Dallas, Fort Worth, TX...2:00 Denver, CO...5:00 Detroit, MI...1:44 Hartford, Springfield, CT...1:34 Houston, TX...2:30 Indianapolis, IN...1:45 Kansas City, MO...5:00 Las Angeles, CA...4:00 Las Vegas, NV...4:30 Louisville, KY...2:40 Milwaukee, WI...4:00 Minneapolis, St. Paul, MN...1:30 Newburgh, NY...1:30 Newark, NJ...1:28 New Orleans, LA...2:25 New York, Islip/Long Island...1:27 New York, JKF...2:00 New York, LaGuardia...1:30 New York, Stewart-Newburgh...1:28 Memphis, TN...1:20 Philadelphia, PA...1:12 Pittsburgh, PA...1:15 Providence, RI...1:33 Rochester, NY...3:05 Salt Lake City, UT...5:45 San Francisco, CA...5:37 San Jose, CA...5:56 St. Louis, MO...2:39 Atlanta Miami

15 CONVENTION & MEETING SERVICES Durham hosts 5.2 million visitors every year, including nearly 4,000 conventions and meetings attended by nearly 136,000 delegates. Durham offers a wide range of convention services to save time and help make each event successful. Most are complimentary! SPECIAL SERVICES Site inspections/familiarization tours Transportation and shuttle suggestions Suggestions for pre- and post-convention tours or trips Suggestions on speakers Americans with Disabilities Act information / other special needs Calendar of local events ATTENDANCE PROMOTION/ PUBLICITY & PRINTED MATERIALS Maps and promotional materials (see Destination Information) Slides, photographs and graphics Local media list or labels Bulletins to alert the local Visitor Industry Fact-checking for programs & materials CONVENTION SERVICES DIRECTORY List of vendors who provide needed services, from baby-sitters to florists to equipment MEETING FACILITIES GUIDE Complete guide to all meeting and convention facilities in Durham SPOUSE/CHILDREN EVENT PLANNING IDEAS Suggestions for spouse activities Ideas for children's activities REGISTRATION ASSISTANCE Four hours of complimentary registration assistance when 400 or more rooms used. More available at cost. Two hours of complimentary registration assistance when rooms are used. More available at cost. On-site laser-printed name badge set-up (see Name Badges) REGISTRATION & WELCOME INFORMATION Information/welcome table set-up in meeting facility and stocked with Durham information (see Destination Information) Welcome booth colorful backdrop for information table, featuring Durham highlights "Welcome to Durham" banner hung at meeting facility for groups Welcome letters from community or civic leaders Community or civic leader to personally welcome groups Durham bags for goodies (10 cents each) Customized Souvenir Poster Maps: - Two customized Poster Maps for registration table - One per delegate for groups with 300 or more rooms used on the busiest night HOUSING SERVICES For groups using more than two hotels, the housing service centralizes and coordinates individual reservations via toll free number, mail, and voice mail and provides tracking reports for the planner. Arrangements must be made prior to obtaining room rates. DESTINATION INFORMATION Complimentary self-guided Downtown Walking Tour brochures Complimentary Durham maps Copy-ready Dining maps Complimentary Official Durham Visitors Guides NAME BADGES Durham self-adhering badge (10 cents each) Laser-printed, self-adhering badge (40 cents each) Durham badge and holder with clip (50 cents each) Laser-printed badge and holder with clip (1 dollar each) Durham badge and holder with pin (35 cents each) Laser-printed badge and holder with pin (70 cents each) Ribbons, at cost.

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