Welcome to the Lone Star State and the

132th Annual NGAUS General Conference
 Austin, Texas
August 20-23, 2010

Exhibitor Prospectus

Opportunities for Sponsorship                                  Sixth Street                                    Super Shuttle Discount                       

Additional Sponsorship Opportunities                      Stubb's Bar-B-Q                            Watch a video on Texas

NGAUS Hotel Information                                        The Driskill Hotel

Industry/Exhibitors Room Request Form                 Scholtz Garten

Industry/Exhibitors Hotel FAQ                               

Map of NGAUS Hotels

Map of Downtown Austin

Schedule of Events                                                                                                                                                                                                 

Welcome to Austin the fourth largest city in the State of Texas, Austin is the state capitol, situated on the Colorado River and is the "LIVE MUSIC CAPITAL OF THE WORLD".  With three man-made lakes within its city limits, the landscape features rolling hills and live oaks.  Austin’s a city that doesn’t take itself too seriously.  After all, you can’t have a motto like “Keep Austin Weird” and be buttoned-up.  We’re laid-back, full of energy and, yes, a little weird.  Austin is the home to the University of Texas (established in 1839) which is the largest public university in the United States.  Outdoor recreation include downtown hike and bike trails, Lone Star riverboat tours, river rafting, Schlitterbahn Waterpark Resort, Zilker Park Boat Rental, along with water fun and cruising on Lake Austin, Lake Travis, Lady Bird Lake, and Barton Springs.   We’re also like no place else in Texas. Sure, you’ll find the occasional honky-tonk and plenty of barbecue.  But you’ll also find a thriving art community, filmmakers, sports fanatics, and 200 live music venues.  And world-renowned festivals.  The Congress Avenue Bridge spans Lady Bird Lake in downtown Austin and is home to the largest urban bat colony in North America.  The colony is estimated at 1.5 million Mexican free-tail bats.   Each night from mid-March to November, the bats emerge from under the bridge at dusk to blanket the sky as they head out to forage for food.  This event has become one of the most spectacular and unusual tourist attractions in Texas.  So, check us out. Because there’s always something happening in Austin.

Conference Timeline
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 Sponsors Golf Tournament
The 18-hole "Star Ranch" course at the The Golf Club At Star Ranch facility in Hutto, features 7,017 yards of golf from the longest tees for this par 71 course. The course rating is 73.8 and it has a slope rating of 131 on Bermuda grass.  With undulating fairways and greens flanked by pristine white sand bunkers, The Golf Club at Star Ranch promises to provide an enjoyable experience for both the novice and scratch golfer.

Aug. 20
NGAUS Golf Tournament
White Wing Golf Course at Sun City is an 18-hole, par 72 course.  White Wing Golf Club is designed to fit within the natural surrounding and enhance existing topographical features. Whenever possible, tees and greens are incorporated into the existing Texas Hill Country landscape features such as rolling hills, ravines and stands of decade old oak trees. The course occupies 118 acres that includes three lakes. The 18-hole Legacy Hills Golf Course at Sun City in Georgetown, features 7,088 yards of golf from the longest tees for a par of 72 . The course rating is 73.4 and it has a slope rating of 127 on Bermuda grass.

TAGs Reception
 The TAGs reception will include a meal at the Driskill Hotel.  Built in 1886 as the showplace of a cattle baron, the Driskills Romanesque architecture and extravagant Texan decor provide a grandiose escape and a five star meal.  Following the meal, TAGs will attend a fast-paced musical montage of Texas at the Paramount Theater …the way it is and the way folks imagine it to be.

 Company Grade Mixer
 Scholz Garten is the last of the "great Biernartens"  in Austin.  It is a place that the entire family could go before "horseless carriages" and "moving pictures" took their toll on everyone’s time.  Good food, music, and cold beer is still a tradition at Scholz Garten.

 

Warrant Officer Mixer
 Stubb's BBQ is legendary for the amazing acts that have graced their stage within the past few years. From Hip Hop to Country, Rock and Roll to Singer Songwriter, Indie Rock to Electronica. Past acts include Willie Nelson, The Killers, Joan Jett, Blue October, Snoop Dogg, Dwight Yoakam, Ludacris, and many more... Legendary Texas style barbeque with the highest quality beef, pork and turkey slow smoked to perfection.

 Aug. 21

 Governors Reception
 Dust off your boots, put on your hat, and ride into a lifetime of rodeo memories!  Enjoy an authentic Texas Style Rodeo and meal at the Governor’s Reception.  Enjoy a colorful, action-packed, and high energy entertainment that you'll never forget!

Aug. 22

Spouses Luncheon
 This year, the Spouses Luncheon will feature four adventure trips to choose from: 
    Riverwalk Ramble - San Antonio
    Visit the The Alamo, Riverwalk and enjoy the charm of downtown San Antonio
 

    Shopping Therapy - San Marcos Outlet Mall
    Spend a fun filled day shopping for bargains at the Tanger Outlet Center.
  

    Texas Hill Country Antiques  – Fredericksburg
    Shopping in Fredericksburg.  While there visit the National Museum of the Pacific War and enjoy the Texas Hill Country and the Texas-German

    Heritage of the city.
  
     Remember the Domain! - Austin Shopping
    Phase I of The Domain is now open and offers impeccable restaurants and luxury shops anchored by Neiman Marcus and Macy’s. And in keeping

    with the Austin spirit, you’ll find it all in a pedestrian-friendly, open-air lifestyle center.
 

TRANSPORTATION
 Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS) is located eight miles from downtown Austin. AUS offers non-stop service to 36 destinations. You can learn more about the airport at www.ci.austin.tx.us/austinairport. Click here to get a list of commercial airlines with service to Austin. The City of Austin will provide a free shuttle to conference attendees on the main travel days Aug. 19, 20 and 23.  Taxis are an option for other days. 


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