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in focus: San Antonio on a River Walk improvement project that eventually will link Brackenridge Park on the north end with Mission Espada to the south. Countless landmarks, hotels and restaurants are within walking distance of the River Walk – an obvious contributor to the hundreds of meetings that San Antonio hosts each year. San Antonio offers more than 30,000 rooms citywide, with more than 10,000 in the downtown area, close to the convention center. San Antonio also is home to three resort properties offering meeting and golf and spa amenities. With the expanded and renovated Henry B. Gonzalez Convention Center, any size group is welcome! The center, located right on the River Walk, now features 1.3 million square feet of building space with double the exhibit space, along with more meeting space, three ballrooms ranging in size for added flexibility and a theater for the performing arts with seating for 2,521. From carpet to ceiling, the convention center features public art and interior design that reflects San Antonio’s culture and heritage. The meetings industry in San Antonio continues to be strong, with the convention center expansion and renovation providing an even greater appeal to meeting planners. The new Grand Hyatt Hotel, adjacent to the convention center in San Antonio, is under construction and scheduled to open in Spring 2008. Featuring 1,000 rooms, 50 suites, more than 70,000 square feet of flexible meeting space and an outdoor terrace that can hold 2,500, the Grand Hyatt is a luxurious addition to downtown. ◆ W H E N M E E T I N G D E C I S I O N S A R E WA I T I N G O N Y O U , You won’t be waiting on us. When you call us for a quote, we guarantee we’ll give you a response within two hours or we’ll discount your master account by 5% after the meeting. Our 2-Hour Response Guarantee on a quote for a meeting at a hotel offering up to 37,000 square feet of meeting space and direct access to the historic Riverwalk. Another way we set the standard. To plan your NEXT MEETING 111 Pecan Street East San Antonio, TX 78205 visit www.crowneplaza.com/sariverwalk or call 214.354.2800 Sales office open between 7am and 7pm. If you do not receive a response within two hours the hotel will rebate/ discount the final master account or the contract authorizer 5% of the total charges/master account. Not applicable to services/suppliers rendered outside the hotel. Rebate/discount is based on final consumed charges. Rate/discount transaction is executed by the hotel where the event is being consumed. Commissions paid on net revenue. ©2007 InterContinental Hotels Group. All rights reserved. Most hotels independently owned and/or operated. 333051_Crowne.indd 1 6/12/07 02:52:13 PM Bringing history to life in the heart of San Antonio. Next to the Alamo and RiverCenter Mall, gateway to The River Walk and all the fun of San Antonio • Meeting rooms for groups of 5 to 500; 316 guest rooms • Full service spa, fitness center, Texas-size heated pool • Golf privileges at area courses • Two blocks from the San Antonio Convention Center; 15 minutes to the airport. New this year: The Menger now has access to rooms at the newly renovated Crockett Hotel across the street, bringing our accommodations to some 400 rooms! Call for information or site inspection today: (800) 345-9285. 204 Alamo Plaza, San Antonio www.historicmenger.com 46 Association LEADERSHIP | September/October 2007 334915_Menger.indd 1 7/4/07 8:50:00 PM http://www.crowneplaza.com/sariverwalk http://www.historicmenger.com

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Contents Chairman's Column Homepage 60-Second Solutions An Interview with TSAE’s New Chairman TSAE’s Newest Board Members 7 Measures of Success Association Case Study: Diversity on the Board Assessing Your Association: Texas Nursery and Landscape Association TSAE's Annual Golf Tournament Between the Covers Now Online at TSAE.org – Association Leadership Magazine Getting Found Through Web Searches “I Survived a Year on a Committee!” New Members Community Spotlight San Antonio Mississippi Gulf Coast Index to Advertisers Board of Directors

Association Leadership - September/October 2007

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