Welcome to No Frills 2005: Grand Valley is the Place to Be!

Welcome to No Frills 2005: Grand Valley is the Place to Be! Learn About Our Farmland 2 Barnyard Staff Information 3 List of Chores (Weekend Itinerary) 4 Planting Timeline 4 Ring the Cowbell It s Chow Time! (food) 5 After a Hard Day (hotel information) 5 Working the Fields (meeting rooms) 6 Getting Your Tractor to Campus (transportation) 7 Farming Costs (budget) 8 Registration Forms 9 Waivers 10 Campus Map 11 More About the Hotel 12 Conference Host Agreement 13 Letters of Support 14-16 1

Learn About Our Farmland The main campus of Grand Valley State University is situated on 1,112 acres in Allendale, Michigan, located 12 miles west of Grand Rapids. Classes are also offered at the university's Pew Campus in Grand Rapids, Meijer Campus in Holland, and through centers at Muskegon and Traverse City established in cooperation with local community colleges. Founded in 1960, GVSU has grown over time from a small college to a large university that now has a student population of over 21,000. Over 5,000 of those students call on-campus housing home during the school year. Students living in on-campus housing have access to a variety of housing options, from traditional and suite style living centers to apartment-style housing and apartment complexes. Much of our housing is among the newest in Michigan. GVSU s Residence Housing Association, made up of an executive board, Community Council members, and members at-large, is committed to empowering and developing the students of Grand Valley. They are encouraged to become involved as Community Council members or as members at-large. This is made possible by the help from the professional housing staff, subregional, regional, and national affiliates, as well as other Grand Valley organizations and the off-campus population. 2

Barnyard Staff Name: Jackie Chavarria Year: Freshman Major: Film and Video Conference Experience: GLACURH 2003 Fun Fact: Ferris Bueller is my Hero Name: Kevin Conn Year: Sophomore Major: Business Economics Conference Experience: 3 MORHA business meetings Fun Fact: I love to rollerblade everywhere. Name: Allison Graham Year: Sophomore Major: Advertising/Public Relations Conference Experience: NACURH 2003 Fun Fact: I went to my first auto race at ten days old. Name: Teri Gort Year: Junior Major: Mathematics with secondary education emphasis Conference Experience: GLACURH 2004 Fun Fact: I like to knit and quilt. Name: Mike Slocum Year: 1 st year graduate student (bid team advisor) Major: College Student Affairs Leadership Conference Experience: 15 conferences/business meetings Fun Fact: I love to play Frisbee golf! 3

List of Chores Thursday: Early registration (as needed) Friday: 3-6:30pm Registration 7-12am Business Saturday: 6:30-8am Breakfast at hotel 8-12pm Business 12-1pm Lunch @ Fresh Food Co. 1-5:30pm Business 6-7:30pm Dinner @ Fresh Food Co. 7:30-11pm Business (if needed) Sunday: 6-11am Check-Out at hotel 7-10am Breakfast at hotel Note: This is a sample schedule; actual schedule determined by RBD Planting Timeline February 6, 2004 Bid at No Frills 2004 March 25, April 22, September 24 Email Updates GLACURH 2004 Registration Handed Out December 6, 2004 Registration Due January 5, 2005 Late registration due ($15 late fee per delegate) January 12, 2005 Registration confirmations sent January 28 th -30 th, 2005 No Frills 2005!!! 4

Ring the Cowbell It s Chow Time! The barnyard staff is working hard to bring the best meals and snacks possible for your stay here in the countryside. Friday night s dinner will be on your own, but the staff is currently seeking discounts from local area restaurants. On Saturday and Sunday, the hotel will provide continental breakfasts. Lunch and dinner will be provided at the Fresh Food Company, Grand Valley s most talked-about place to eat. This all-you-can-eat facility offers the best in Home-style, Italian, Mediterranean, Vegetarian and Grill options, as well as a full salad and dessert bar. Also, corporate sponsorship through Pepsi, Papa John s and other vendors is in the works to bring the best hospitality possible on both Friday and Saturday night. After a Hard Day Farmhands will spend their evenings at the Sleep Inn, located less than five minutes from campus. The hotel is a three story, 60-room facility and will be rented in its entirety for the weekend. Each room will provide an iron, coffee maker, and hair dryer, as well as full size desks for delegates legislation-writing needs. High-speed (T1) Internet access is also available upon request. Suites include refrigerators and whirlpool tubs in addition to the above amenities. There are handicapped accessible rooms available upon request. The Sleep Inn also has a pool, Jacuzzi, and hospitality room available anytime during the weekend. For the Regional Board of Directors, GVSU s Office of Housing and Residence Life has granted use of a university-owned condominium for their stay. Located just two minutes from campus, the condo has two stories, complete with a meeting room in the lower level. It also has three bedrooms, full kitchen, and laundry room. 5

Working the Fields All meetings will be held in the heart of the Grand Valley campus at the Kirkhof Center. All rooms will be fully stocked with refreshments to keep everyone growing throughout the day. NCC delegation meetings will be held in the Pere Marquette room, which can be arranged in any requested format, and is also equipped with computer access, projector, and any other Audio/Visual needs. NRHH delegation meetings will be held in rooms 215/216 with arrangements similar to the NCC meeting room. Other meeting rooms, such as 250 A through 250 F (Grand River Room cabins) and room 201 will be provided nearby for NCC breakout and training sessions. Second Floor- Kirkhof Center 6

Getting Your Tractor to Campus Free parking will be provided at the hotel and on the GVSU campus. Shuttle service is also available (for an additional fee) for those flying into Gerald R. Ford International Airport (GRR), located 30 minutes away in Grand Rapids. Driving Directions to the GVSU Allendale Campus: From Detroit/Lansing: I-96 West to I-196 West (Gerald Ford Freeway) through downtown Grand Rapids to Lake Michigan Drive, Exit #75 (M- 45). Take Lake Michigan Drive (M-45) approximately 10 miles to campus. Detroit is approximately 160 miles from GVSU. Lansing is approximately 75 miles from GVSU. From Chicago: I-94 East to I-196/US-31 (Exit 34) at Benton Harbor. Take I-196 East toward Grand Rapids. Take US-31, (Exit 44), North to M-45 (Lake Michigan Drive). Turn right (East) on M-45 and go approximately 12 miles to the entrance of GVSU. Chicago is approximately 200 miles from GVSU. PLEASE NOTE: Michigan is one hour ahead of Illinois AND Wisconsin (EST). From Indianapolis: I-65 North for about 150 miles. Take I-94 E via exit number 259B toward Toledo/Detroit. I-196 N via exit number 34 toward Holland/Grand Rapids. Take the Byron Rd exitexit number 55- toward Zeeland, left on Byron Rd. Go about a mile to second light and make two rights onto Chicago Dr. Continue for about 10 miles. Turn left onto 48 th Ave, follow to Grand Valley entrance. From Fort Wayne: I-69 N toward LANSING. Take I-94 (West) via exit number 38 toward Chicago. Take US-131 N via exit number 74B toward GRAND RAPIDS. Continue until I-196 (West) towards Holland. Take exit 75 Lake Michigan Drive. Continue on Lake Michigan Drive 12 miles to the entrance of GVSU. 7

Farming Costs Total Attendees Unit Cost 140 160 180 Administrative Copies $0.00 Sponsored by RHA $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 Folders $1.00 $140.00 $160.00 $180.00 Nametags $2.00 $280.00 $320.00 $360.00 Office Supplies/Setup $0.00 Sponsored by RHA $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 Postage $100.00 $100.00 $100.00 $100.00 Signage $25.00 $25.00 $25.00 $25.00 Telephone $0.00 Sponsored by RHA $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 Food Saturday breakfast $0.00 Provided by hotel $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 Saturday lunch $5.25 $735.00 $840.00 $945.00 Saturday dinner $6.25 $875.00 $1,000.00 $1,125.00 Sunday breakfast $0.00 Provided by hotel $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 Meeting Room Snacks $3.50 $490.00 $560.00 $630.00 Hospitality $300.00 $300.00 $300.00 $300.00 Meeting Rooms $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 Miscellaneous $100.00 $100.00 $100.00 $100.00 Conference Memory $0.00 Sponsored by HRL $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 Technology $300.00 $300.00 $300.00 $300.00 Conference Staff Recognition $150.00 $150.00 $150.00 $150.00 RBD and NBD (15) Saturday lunch $5.25 $78.75 $78.75 $78.75 Saturday dinner $6.25 $93.75 $93.75 $93.75 Condominium- three nights $0.00 Sponsored by HRL $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 Corporate Sponsor (2) Saturday lunch $5.25 $18.00 $18.00 $18.00 Saturday dinner $6.25 $14.00 $14.00 $14.00 Hotel- two nights $59.95 $119.90 $119.90 $119.90 GLACURH Add-On Free $6.00 $840.00 $960.00 $1,080.00 Sponsorship CSAL/ Dean of Students $200.00 $-200.00 $-200.00 $-200.00 Total without Hotel $4,459.40 $4,939.40 $5,419.40 Cost per delegate without hotel $31.85 $30.87 $30.11 Housing Delegate, one night $14.99 $14.99 $14.99 $14.99 Delegate, two nights $29.98 $29.98 $29.98 $29.98 Advisor, one night $29.98 $29.98 $29.98 $29.98 Advisor, two nights $59.95 $59.95 $59.95 $59.95 Cost per Delegate $61.83 $60.85 $60.08 Cost per Advisor $91.80 $90.82 $90.06 Advertised Delegate Price U.S. $62.00 $61.00 $60.50 Advertised Advisor Price U.S. $92.00 $91.00 $90.50 Advertised Delegate Price Canadian Conversion of 1.32 $82.00 $80.50 $80.00 Advertised Advisor Price Canadian $121.50 $120.00 $119.50 8

No-Frills 2005: Grand Valley is the Place to Be! College/University: Name: Gender: M / F Address: Email: Phone: Emergency Contact: Phone: Relationship of Contact: Position: NCC Advisor NRHH RBD Other: Dietary Concerns: Facility Needs: Approximate time of arrival Mode of Transportation Make checks payable to: No Frills 2005 C/O Residence Housing Association 103 STU; 1 Campus Drive 9

Allendale, MI 49401 No-Frills 2005: Grand Valley is the Place to Be! Release and Assumption of Risk I,, in consideration of the Great Lakes Affiliate of College and University Residence Halls and Grand Valley State University, allowing my participation in the No-Frills 2005 Business Meeting from January 28-30, 2005, hereby release the officers, agents, employees and members of the Great Lakes Affiliate of College and University Residence Halls, Grand Valley State University, and the Sleep Inn from all liability for damage and injuries which I may sustain during the No-Frills 2005 Business Meeting. I recognize that there will be a variety of programs, and events offered on Grand Valley State University s campus and surrounding community. I assume all risk associated with participation in such events, programs, and all others related to the conference. This waiver includes and claims for personal injuries, emotional injuries or property damage. Delegate/Advisor Signature Parent/Guardian Signature (if under 18) Date Date No-Frills 2005 Policies: Alcohol, Illegal Drugs and Damages I,, agree as a representative from my university and with the intent to positively represent my university at the No-Frills 2005 conference policies: 1. Alcohol Possession is a violation of the dry conference policy of GLACURH. Any violation of this policy will result in immediate removal from the No-Frills 2005 Conference at the delegate s own expense. Housing costs will not be refunded. 2. Illegal Drugs or Possession is prohibited. In any incidents of suspected use and/or possession of any illegal drugs, the police will be called for action and the delegate will be immediately removed from the No-Frills 2005 Conference at the delegate s own expense. Housing costs will not be refunded. 3. Damages to a room: the cost will be split between all of the delegates in that room. Damages in other areas are the responsibility of the person(s) involved. Delegate/Advisor Signature Date 10

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