Dear Exhibitor,
We would like to welcome you to exhibit at the Missouri Sheriffs United Summer Training Conference & EXPO. This year’s conference will be held August 12-15 at the Margaritaville Lake Resort in Osage Beach, Missouri. This is your opportunity to showcase your business to Missouri sheriffs and their staff. We value the importance of our exhibitors to have a full afternoon to visit with the sheriffs of Missouri and other attendees.
The Annual Sheriffs Golf Tournament will be Sunday, August 11 with lunch from 11 a.m. to 12 p.m. and tee off at 12 p.m. Various golf sponsorships available.
Exhibitor Day will be Monday, August 12 from 1-5 p.m. There will be a luncheon between 12–1 p.m. MSU and MSA is proud to have the opportunity to work and partner with a group of exhibitors that provide product and services for law enforcement.
Hotel reservation information at Margaritaville Lake Resort is also provided for your convenience. Hotel reservations need to be made by July 14.
Sincerely,
Kevin Merritt
MSA & MSU Executive Director
HOTEL INFORMATION:
Margaritaville Lake Resort
494 Tan Tar A Drive, Osage Beach, MO 65065
Room rate: $145, Use Code SHER, Deadline: July 14, 2024
GOLF TOURNAMENT – BUILD YOUR TEAM!
Join the MSA vendors on Sunday, August 11 at 10:30 a.m., lunch at 11 a.m. and shotgun start at noon. Each team will have 4 players. Many sponsorship opportunities are available. Cash prizes for longest drive, longest putt and closest to the pin.
EXPO DETAILS
REGISTRATION: The deadline for registration to be received by the Missouri Sheriffs United is July 14, 2024. After that date you must call to confirm space availability. The conference registration table will open August 12, 2024 from 3-5 p.m. To register online, go to www.mosheriffsunited.com. Please contact Jeanne with any questions: 573-529-6900 or jeanne@mosheriffs.com. Room reservations may also be made by calling Margaritaville Lake Resort at 573-826-8272 or online use code SHER for special rate.
REGISTRATION FEE INCLUDES: The $600 registration fee includes one 8’ x 10’ booth space with pipe and drape, electric, Wi-Fi, one draped table, two chairs, signage, passport program and a wastebasket. Lodging is not included in the registration fee.
PAYMENT: Due in full at time of registration. Check, Mastercard, Visa, Amex and Discover accepted. Payable to: Missouri Sheriffs United.
SERVICE PACKET/ELECTRICITY: Electricity and Wifi included in registration.
ROOM RATE: Exhibitors must arrange for their own hotel reservations, as they are not included in the fee. Margaritaville Lake Resort room rate is $145 + applicable taxes. Use code: SHER Make your hotel reservations by July 14, 2024 to be assured of receiving the MSU conference rate. Guest room check-in time is 4:00 p.m.; check-out is 11:00 a.m. A 1:00 p.m. late check-out will be given to select rooms requesting it, based upon availability.
PASSPORT: Sheriffs will receive a card listing all companies exhibiting. The sheriff must have one representative of each participating company initial his card. Completed cards will be entered into a drawing, which will be from 4 p.m. to 5 p.m. This program is intended to bring all attendees to your booth.
HOSPITALITY ROOM: A hospitality room will be open during non-training hours. We are requesting that vendors do not open independent hospitality rooms without permission from the Missouri Sheriffs’ Association.
DOOR PRIZES: We encourage vendors to bring a door prize to be awarded by the vendor from 4:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m.
SPONSORSHIPS: Showcase your company and show further support for Missouri Sheriffs by being a conference sponsor. Sponsorships are a great way to get your company noticed and direct attendees to your exhibit booth. Please contact Jeanne Merritt with any questions: 573-529-6900 or jeanne@mosheriffs.com.
SET-UP: Vendor setup is Sunday, August 11 from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. and Monday, August 12 from 8:00 a.m. to noon.
EXHIBITS OPEN: Vendor exhibits will be open August 12 from 1:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. Prize drawings 4:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. Lunch from 12:00 p.m. to 1:00 p.m. in Windgate Hall.
