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Call for Exhibitors: Invitation to participate in the 41st annual USA|Kansas Convention
For vendors who are interested in exhibiting at USA|Kansas' convention, here are some details that will help as you prepare for the show:

Booth Rates and Specifications
  • Booth (8’ x 10’): $500 for the first booth, $325 for each additional booth
  • School Buses: Beginning at $475 (see the Exhibitors Prospectus for a complete listing of fees)
Booth rental includes an 8’ x 10’ booth with an 8’ draped backdrop, 3’ draped side rail dividers, one 6’ table, 2 chairs and a complimentary promotional sign. In order to prevent interference with adjoining booths, no signs or equipment shall extend beyond the sides of the booth.

Electrical service, Internet connection, carpet, freight, storage, etc. are NOT included in the booth rental. An Exhibitor Service Kit and order forms will be provided with your confirmation notice once the Exhibitor Reservation Form has been returned to and processed by the USA|Kansas office.

Refunds and cancellations: Cancellations made after December 1, 2011 are nonrefundable.

Hospitality Suites

Vendors exhibiting at the convention will have the option of obtaining a hospitality suite. Since hospitality suites will be allocated on an exhibitor preference basis, requests must be cleared through the USA|Kansas office before contacting hotels. USA|Kansas will be using the Wichita Hyatt Regency for all convention activities.

Booth Assignments

Assignment of booth space will begin in early December according to the following criteria. Vendors will be notified no later than January 6, 2012 of booth assignments.
  • 1st assignment: USA|Kansas Corporate Sponsors
  • 2nd assignment: USA|Kansas Affiliate Members who have exhibited at past conventions
  • 3rd assignment: USA|Kansas Affiliate Members
  • 4th assignment: First come, first assigned
Prize Drawings

We invite you to hold prize drawings Wednesday evening and Thursday all day. Exhibitors are asked to donate items to be given away. If you choose to have a raffle, you will select the winner and bring the pick-up ticket to the front of the stage where the winner will be announced to go to your booth for distribution of the prizes.

USA|Kansas Representatives

Questions regarding these instructions should be directed to Kim Torrez, 785.232.6566.



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SB 350, the Democrat's plan to restore funding to the BSAPP over several years, is now is now available online. Click here to download the bill.

KSDE has provided a run, SF12-051 (January 10, 2012), which provides the effects of a proposed school finance plan being offered by Democratic leaders in the Kansas Legislature. The plan provides for an increase in BSAPP for the 2012-13 school year of $66.75; in the 2013-14 school year an additional $66.75 and in the 2014-15 school year an additional $133.50 (based upon 50 percent of the state general fund increase.) Beginning with the 2014-15 school year, this plan will provide general state aid based upon 50 percent of the state general fund increase (excluding KPERS).

Governor Brownback's Excellence in Education Act is now available online. While some part of the plan looked familiar, the bill included many other provisions that are still being reviewed. The bill is 138 pages long. Click here to download the bill.

To view a section-by-section summary of the Excellence in Education Act, click here.

KSDE has updated the Governor’s school finance reform plan based upon information available at this time (January 24, 2012). It is important to note that this plan would not take effect until the 2013-14 school year. Click here to download SF12-066.

The USA|Kansas Legislative Action Center has a listing of all U.S. Kansas Congressional delegation members, Kansas Senate, Kansas House of Representatives, and Kansas State Board of Education members - including office numbers, phone numbers and email addresses. If you don't know who your legislator is, click here. Individuals can search for Legislators by entering your home address and/or school address.

 
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