Fall Conference. 16th MARCUMS Conference. October 13 & 14, Penn State University. Moving FORWARD

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1 Fall Conference 16th MARCUMS Conference October 13 & 14, 2015 Penn State University Moving FORWARD

2 16th MARCUMS Conference October 13 & 14, 2015 The 16th annual MARCUMS conference will be hosted by Penn State University, at the Bryce Jordan Center in University Park, Pennsylvania on October 13 & 14, The theme for this year s conference is Moving Forward. We invite all college and university mail service employees to join us at this year s conference. New Technology, New Equipment, New Processes, New Standards, New Security Issues... NEW SOLUTIONS. With the virtual world taking the lead, technology is ever changing. We are met with new challenges and new hurdles every day. The only thing we can do to keep our Mailrooms sustainable is to continue evolving. In order to succeed in the accomplishment of our visions and goals, we must be able to not only look forward, but also have the ability to create the changes that will make those visions and goals a reality. Vendors will be on-site to share information. There will be plenty of opportunities to make new friendships with your peers and a roundtable discussion. Make it a PRIORITY and join us for Moving Forward. Monday, October 12 6:30 p.m. MARCUMS board dinner. If you would like to join us (at your expense) RSVP by ing [email protected] 8:00 p.m. Board Meeting Tuesday, October 13 Conference Schedule Please note that this schedule is subject to change. 7:00 a.m. Vendor set up 8:00 a.m. Shuttle pick up at The Penn Stater Conference Center Hotel 8:00 9:00 a.m. Registration at the Bryce Jordan Center 8:30 9:00 a.m. Breakfast 8:00 a.m. 4:00 p.m. Vendors area open (continued on next page)

3 Conference Schedule Tuesday, October 13 (continued) 9:00 9:30 a.m. Welcome and introduction of Vendors 9:30 9:50 a.m. Gail Hurley, Associate Vice President, Auxiliary and Business Services, Penn State 9:50 10:10 a.m. Abbas Badani, Director, Multimedia & Print Center, Penn State 10:10 10:40 a.m. Ice Breaker 10:40 11:10 a.m. Break and Vendor time 11:10 11:50 a.m. Anne Davis & Michelle Isham, Marketing and Mailing 11:50 a.m. 1:30 p.m. Lunch and Vendor time 1:30 2:10 p.m. Lea Holt, USPS Delivery Partner Project 2:10 2:40 p.m. Break and Vendor time 2:40 3:20 p.m. US Postal Inspector, Dangerous Mail 3:20-3:30 p.m. Break 3:30 5:00 p.m. Penn State Book Store and Tour of Copy Central at the HUB or Shuttle to The Penn Stater 5:30 p.m. Shuttle pick up at The Penn Stater 6:00 6:30 p.m. Reception, BJC Founders Lounge 6:30 7:30 p.m. Dinner 7:30 p.m. Dinner sponsor time 7:45 p.m. Business Meeting 8:30 p.m. Shuttle to The Penn Stater Wednesday, October 14 7:45 8:20 a.m. Breakfast and Vendor Time 8:00 a.m. 4:00 p.m. Vendors area open 8:20 9:00 a.m. Tom Parry, International Mail 9:00 9:40 a.m. Brenda Mull, Disaster Recovery 9:40 10:00 a.m. Break and Vendor time 10:00 10:40 a.m. Elizabeth Pflugler, Benchmarking 10:40 a.m. 12:00 p.m. Multimedia & Print Center Tour 12:10 1:30 p.m. Lunch and Vendor time 1:30 2:10 p.m. Lea Holt, IMpb 2:10 2:50 p.m. Theresa Roby, Branching Out 2:50 3:10 p.m. Break and Vendor Time 3:10 3:50 p.m. Brenda Fick, TBA 3:50 5:00 p.m. Round Table Discussion/ Ice Cream, Grilled Stickies, and Door Prizes 5:00 p.m. Conference Adjourned

4 Directions to Penn State The Penn Stater Conference Center Hotel 215 Innovation Boulevard State College, PA From New York City and Points East: Take I-80 W in PA to Exit 161 (Bellefonte). Follow PA 26 S to US 220 S, and take Exit 74 for Innovation Park/Penn State University. Stay in the right lane of the exit and follow the sign for Innovation Park. Turn right at the end of the ramp onto the Park Avenue extension, and turn left at the stop sign onto Innovation Boulevard. The Penn Stater Conference Center Hotel will be on the right. From Philadelphia: Take the PA Turnpike/I-76 W to Exit 247 (Harrisburg East), and follow signs for the next 15 miles to Route 322 W. Take 322 W past Lewistown toward State College (stay on 322 W towards Philipsburg), and take the Penn State University/Innovation Park Exit. Turn left at the stop light, and follow signs for Innovation Park Exit A directly to The Penn Stater in Innovation Park. From Harrisburg: Take 322 W past Lewistown toward State College (stay on 322 W towards Philipsburg), and take the Penn State University/Innovation Park Exit. Turn left at the stop light, and follow signs for Innovation Park Exit A directly to The Penn Stater in Innovation Park. From Pittsburgh: Take Route 22 E to Duncansville. Merge onto Route 220/I-99 N toward Altoona and go north for 24 miles. Turn right onto US 220 toward State College for 11 miles; merge onto Route 322 E to State College. Stay on Route 322 and later the 322 East/ US 220 N bypass to the Penn State University/Innovation Park Exit. Turn left at the stop light, and follow signs for Innovation Park Exit A directly to The Penn Stater in Innovation Park. From Washington, DC: Take Route 270 N toward Frederick and then I-70 west and north to the PA Turnpike W. At Bedford take US 220/I-99 N toward Altoona and go north for 24 miles. Turn right onto US 220 toward State College for 11 miles; merge onto Route 322 E to State College. Stay on Route 322 and later the 322 East/US 220 N bypass to the Penn State University/Innovation Park Exit. Turn left at the stop light, and follow signs for Innovation Park Exit A directly to The Penn Stater in Innovation Park. From Points West: Take I-80 E in PA to Exit 161 (Bellefonte). Follow PA 26 S to US 220 S, and take Exit 74 for Innovation Park/Penn State University. Stay in the right lane of the exit and follow the sign for Innovation Park. Turn right at the end of the ramp onto the Park Avenue extension, and turn left at the stop sign onto Innovation Boulevard. The Penn Stater will be on the right. Airport The University Park Airport (SCE), State College (approximately 10 minutes from campus) is serviced by Delta, United, and US Air.

5 Bryce Jordan Center 127 Bryce Jordan Center, University Park, PA For directions and a map, go to parking and click on Directions & Maps Conference Lodging Discounted hotel rates for conference attendees are available at The Penn Stater Conference Center Hotel by calling before September 12, MARCUMS Conference Discount Rate: $118 plus tax per night. To make reservations call the hotel directly and mention the MARCUMS Conference to get this conference rate. Conference Registration Information To register, please complete the registration form and send it along with your check, made payable to: MARCUMS Tax ID# Anne Ristenbatt, Treasurer of MARCUMS Mail & Service Tech Lebanon Valley College 101 N. College Avenue Annville, PA Conference Registration Fees Non-Member registration fees include membership fees through June 30, 2016 Early Registration (Submitted by October 3, 2015) On-Site Registration MARCUMS Member: $ MARCUMS Member: $ Including Annual Dues: $ Including Annual Dues: $ Non-Members: $ Non-Members: $ Registration fees include all sessions, program materials and meals. MARCUMS members may bring a member of their staff at the designated conference fee, without paying an additional membership fee. For those not using The Penn Stater Shuttle Service, parking permits will be available for purchase at Registration on Tuesday, October 13th. REFUNDS: Requests for refunds will be honored only if the Treasurer of MARCUMS receives notification on or before October 16, There is a $25 administration fee for all cancellations. Gift Exchange Bring a gift along to the conference from your college to exchange it for a gift from another college. It can be a t-shirt, blanket, pen, mug, etc. be creative! How it works: Participation is optional, but encouraged. If you wish to participate, bring your item to the registration table on Tuesday morning. A card with your name will be placed into the drawing for the exchange. Later in the day, the gifts will be in bags and will be randomly exchanged by drawing the cards. If you want to bring an article of clothing, instead of guessing what size to bring, you may wish to list the clothing item and your name on an index card and when your item is drawn, the recipient can give you their size and address to send it to them.

6 2015 MARCUMS Conference Registration Attendee Name College/University Department Name City State Zip Phone Fax Address Are you a first time attendee: n Yes n No Guest(s) Please check appropriate box(es) below: n MARCUMS member: $ n MARCUMS member & annual dues: $ n Non-Member: $ Fees Enclosed: n Yes n No Total Enclosed: Make checks payable to: MARCUMS Tax ID# Please help us reduce food waste and mark appropriate boxes below to indicate the meals you will be attending. n Tuesday Breakfast n Tuesday Lunch n Tuesday Dinner n Wednesday Breakfast n Wednesday Lunch Send completed registration to: Anne Ristenbatt, Treasurer of MARCUMS Mail & Service Tech Lebanon Valley College 101 N. College Avenue Annville, PA 17003

7 MARCUMS Application for Membership July 1, 2015 June 30, 2016 Name Position/Title College/University Department Name Street Address 1 Street Address 2 City State Zip Phone Fax Address Join now by completing the application and returning it with your dues enclosed. You will also find alternate payment options on our website Note: There are fees associated with credit card payments. Annual Membership Payable to: MARCUMS n Individual: $40.00 n Institutional: $60.00 (up to 4 members) n Payment enclosed n Online payment Send completed application to: Anne Ristenbatt, Treasurer of MARCUMS Mail & Service Tech Lebanon Valley College 101 N. College Avenue Annville, PA 17003

8 Make plans to attend the 16th MARCUMS Conference hosted by Penn State. October 13 & 14, 2015 Hear from industry experts. Network with peers and develop professional skills. Exchange ideas and discuss topics that will help in your mail environment. Learn tips to save time and money. Vendors will be there exhibiting office supplies, software and equipment sales. CHECK OUT gomarcums.org MARCUMS c/o Angie Bires The Pennsylvania State University 101 Hostetter Business Services Building University Park, PA