Minutes 2019 ERA Trade Show Committee August 29°”, 2018 Mike Dietrich called the meeting to order at 6:45 pm CT Attendees: Art Glass, Jessica Myers, Stephanie Schroeder, Michele Schroeder, Mike Schroeder, Mohammad Samii, Bob Thomas, Ken Plourde, Mike Dietrich, Daren Roggentien. 1: Oasis Hotel and Conference Center: a. Mike Schroeder reported that He, Michele, Stephanie and Daren and Crystal Roggentien traveled to Springfield, Missouri on the weekend of August 17″ -August 19″ to meet with the Oasis Hotel and Conference Center Representative. Mike reported that the facility is dated but has recently been remodeled and is very clean and fresh. The decor is very nice with an indoor and outdoor pool. The Conference Center is very modern with their own A/V System with drop down Video Screens and Projectors. The Conference Center has their own A/V Technician on Staff that can elevate any problems that arise. Mike informed that he had negotiated a fee of $250.00 for the 2019 ERA Trade Show. The Oasis Hotel has Video Screens to broadcast the daily events for the Trade Show. The Hotel also has the capability to broadcast the 2019 ERA Trade Show Itinerary to the Guest Room TV’s. Mike informed that he has spoken with the Oasis Hotel on room rates and they would be about $10.00 cheaper per night than the 2018 ERA Trade Show. The room night guarantee is 200-225 room nights over 3 days and the Oasis Hotel would Comp Rooms on the number of Guests reserved. Mike informed that he has the Catering Menu for the Lunch Buffets and the pricing is good. The Oasis Hotel has a free Breakfast Buffet every morning but is not exclusive for ERA Members. The Oasis Hotel has a very nice Restaurant and Bar. There are many other Restaurants located within walking distance of the Oasis Hotel. The Oasis Hotel has plenty of free parking for ERA Members that are driving to the Trade Show. The Oasis Hotel is 10-15 minutes from the airport with free shuttle service provided. ERA Members that are flying into the 2019 ERA Trade Show need to contact the Oasis Hotel with their arrival times. The Oasis Hotel and Conference Center is all under 1 roof and can be viewed online at Oasis Hotel and Conference in Springfield, Missouri. Michele reported that she has been in contact with the Springfield Chamber of Commerce and will be working on the details.