MSA Next Meeting

Make your plans now to attend the MSA Annual Meeting and Golf Scramble in Indianapolis, October 7-8. You'll enjoy some great educational programs and several opportunities to network with the fine sign people of the Midwest. And when you're not attending MSA events you and your family can enjoy several nearby state parks, the Indianapolis Zoo, or Conner Prairie Interactive History Park. Through MSA's educational seminars we will show you how to improve your company's bottom line and how to develop a more productive relationship with your banker.

Thursday, October 7
8:00 am	MSA Board Meeting
11:30 am	Golf Scramble, The Country Club of Indianapolis
6:30 pm	Reception & Banquet
Friday, October 8
7:30 am	Breakfast, MSA Annual Meeting & Election
9:00 am	Seminar: Successful Cash Flow Management, Tony Busch
Noon	Luncheon
12:30 pm	Roundtable Discussion: How To Meet With Your Banker, Kit Stolen
2:00 pm	Meeting Concludes

Seminars

Successful Cash Flow Management will show you how to improve the bottom line performance of your sign company through better management of your cash flow. The primary reason businesses fail is through not understanding and adequately managing the cash flow of the business. On Friday morning Tony Busch, Priora Cash Flow Management, will discuss some specific topics such as how to manage the cash flow conversion cycle, how to manage a working capital line of credit, and how to save money by taking discounts, even if you need to borrow to do so. We will learn break-even terminology and how it benefits volume, pricing and profits. And Tony will show you how increased awareness of your company's numbers will benefit your company's bottom line. You will be able to budget to manage the actual performance of your sign company. Tony can show you how to manage your company's numbers and not let them manage you.

During the working luncheon on Friday, you will have the opportunity to participate in a Roundtable Discussion - How To Meet With Your Banker. This popular format allows you to learn from the discussion leader and from each other. You and your sign company management peers will discuss what works. The discussion will include what bankers look for and how to prepare to meet with a banker. This is your opportunity to ask questions of a top-notch banker without the questions "staying with you." Kit Stolen, Chief Operating Officer of Salin Bank, Indianapolis, will guide this informative session.

Golf Tournament

Before attending the educational sessions of the MSA Annual Meeting enjoy some friendly competition and networking with your sign industry peers at the MSA Golf Scramble at The Country Club of Indianapolis, Thursday, October 7. The tourney includes lunch, and prizes.

The Country Club of Indianapolis (2801 Country Club Rd., Indianapolis, 46234) is 20 miles and less than 1/2 hour from MSA's host hotel, the Marriott North. The country club was founded in 1891. The golf course features "rolling terrain traversed by meandering Mario Creek." Visit www.ccindianapolis.com. Golf registration closes Monday, September 27.

Area Attractions

Northern Indianapolis has something to offer everyone. The Canal and White River State Park www.in.gov/whiteriver are near the host hotel and provide a walkable area that includes the Indianapolis Zoo www.indyzoo.com, the Indiana State Museum www.indianamuseum.org, the NCAA Hall of Champions www.ncaahallofchampions.org, Victory Field, and many other attractions. The Fashion Mall is within walking distance of the Marriott North www.fashion-at-keystone.mallsite.us.

Nearby Broad Ripple Village offers unique shops, art galleries, and dining, plus a lively mix of bars and clubs with entertainment ranging from live bands to dance music www.discoverbroadripplevillage.com. The 1,700 areas of Fort Benjamin Harrison State Park provide hiking, biking, and water sports www.in.gov/dnr/parklake. Conner Prairie Interactive History Park re-creates life in 19th century Indiana, engaging visitors in common activities of the 1800s. Go to: www.connerprairie.org.

Hotel Reservations

The MSA Annual Meeting will take place at the Marriott Indianapolis North Keystone at the Crossing. This is the top rated Marriott in North America based on customer surveys.

The Marriott Indianapolis North is located at 3645 River Crossing Parkway, Indianapolis, IN 46240. Lakeview rooms with balconies are available at $119, single or double, plus tax. Make your room reservations by calling the Marriott directly at (317) 705-0000 or calling the Marriott Reservations Line: (800) 228-9290. For more information, visit www.marriott.com/indno.

Meeting Registration Fees

	Early Registration(By 9/21/10)	Late Registration(After 9/21/10)
Full Meeting (includes all meetings & meals on 10/ 7-8-no golf)	$194	$219
Single Day - Thursday Only (Includes reception & banquet-no golf)	$84	$99
Single Day - Friday Only (Includes breakfast, lunch & seminars)	$139	$159
Golf Scramble - Thursday (includes Lunch & Prizes) Golf registration closes 9/27	$99
Child's Meal at Banquet (Contact office for more information)	$8

How to Register

Click on the link below to download a meeting registration form. Complete the registration form, and mail it with your check to: MSA, 4128 Woodsly Dr., Batavia OH 45103. Make your check payable to MSA. Note: Registrations must be received by MSA no later than September 21 to qualify for the early registration fee.