To all Metro Users: November 11, 2005.

It is time to plan for the 38th annual Metro Users Group Conference. Tucson Newspapers and The Arizona Republic have agreed to host the Metro User’s Group Conference. The conference will be held from Saturday, February 25 through Wednesday, March 1, 2006 at the Hilton Tucson El Conquistador.
The success of the conference depends on participation from all the Metro Users. Your contribution on cost saving ideas, revenue-enhancing opportunities, 48” web width conversions and improved maintenance procedures has/will certainly pay dividends. The Metro Users Group will continue to provide the best networking and information gathering opportunities necessary to keep your Goss equipment running. If you have a cost saving idea and want to share this information please contact one of the board members.
We strongly urge you to book your room at the Hilton Tucson El Conquistador under the Metro Users Group Room Block. Early registration will make it easier for us to accommodate everyone. We will order a jacket for those who register early and will also order a very limited amount of additional jackets to have on hand. The deadline for making your room reservation is January 31, 2006.
Taxi transportation from the airport to the hotel is approximately $45 to $50. For alternative transportation, you can also contact the Arizona Stage Coach at 520-889-1000 or www.azstagecoach.com. (they only accept Visa and Master Card).
Where:
Hilton Tucson El Conquistador
10000 N. Oracle Rd.
Tucson, Arizona 85704

Please make your own room reservation by filling out the enclosed form or by contacting the Hilton Tucson El Conquistador at 520-544-5000 or 1-800-325-7832. We have a group rate starting at $149.00. The cut–off date for the MUG room block is January 31, 2006. After that date the rooms can be released for general sale at the prevailing resort rate.

When & What:

• Saturday, February 25, 2006 Metro Users Annual Golf Tournament
• Sunday, February 26, 2006 Tucson Newspapers plant tour & Gala Reception
• Monday, February 27, 2006 Opening General Session Metro User’s Presentation & Goss Update
• Tuesday, February 28, 2006 Breakout Sessions
• Wednesday, March 1, 2006 Technical Seminars (half day)   Quality/Color Registration   RTP Analysis   27.7 Newsprint   Web Width Reduction (going 48”?)

  
  
  Thank You,

  Larry Appleby, President
  Matt Theiler, Vice President
  Russell Christensen, Treasurer
  Terry Augustyn, Secretary
  Jeff Lansing, Executive Board
  Tom Hojnicki, Goss Representative
  Wayne Bean, Vendor Coordinator
  

Information For Newspaper Delegates

• Annual Dues Form
• 38^th Annual Meeting Agenda
• Registration form for
      Annual Golf Tournament.
• Hotel Room Reservation Form
• President's Letter
• Metro Users 2006 Conference Registration Form
• Conference Postcard

Information For Vendors