National Black Police Association, Inc.

30 Kennedy Street N.W. Suite 101

Washington, D.C. 20011

202/ 986-2070

202/ 986-0410 Fax

To: Chapters, Members

From: National Office

Subject: Conference Bid Process

The selection of a meeting site is a critical factor in the success or failure of a meeting. The needs and objectives of the meeting must first be identified and matched to those cities that can appropriately handle them. Towards that end, if a National Black Police Association Chapter would like to submit a bid to be considered as a potential site for future conference, you must be able to provide the following:

Transportation (airport pick-ups)

Officers assigned to conference

Church located in the African American community

March route in or through the African American community

Community involved in conference workshops

Basketball game in the community

100 officers from the host city attend conference

$25,000.00 financial assistance raised towards conference

Establish local steering committee

Identify local entertainment for conference events

Identify local support for conference events

Assistance with program journal development

Liaison with Convention and Visitors Bureau

Note:

Conference Schedule/Specifications (See Attachment)

Two – three years in advance (site selection)

Rotation – East to West (if possible)

Must have local chapter or steering committee

NATIONAL BLACK POLICE ASSOCIATION

ANNUAL NATIONAL EDUCATION & TRAINING CONFERENCE

August

CONFERENCE SCHEDULE

MONDAY, August 200

9:00am – 5:00pm Command Center

9:00am – 5:00pm Registration/ Exhibits set-up

5:00pm – 7:00pm NBPA Board of Director Mtg.

Hospitality Suite (All Week)

TUESDAY, August 200

6:00am – 7:00am Aerobics

9:00am – 5:00pm Command Center

9:00am – 5:00pm Registration

9:00am – 5:00pm Exhibitions

9:00am – 10:30am NBPA Prayer Breakfast

11:30am – 1:00pm National Black Police Association Opening Session

1:00pm – 2:30 Lunch (Open)

2:30pm – 5:30pm Workshops (4)

7:00pm – 9:30pm Host City Reception

Hospitality Suite

WEDNESDAY, August 200

6:00am – 7:00am Aerobics

9:00am – 5:00pm Command Center

9:00am – 5:00pm Registration

9:00am – 5:00pm Exhibitions

9:00am – 12:00pm Workshops (4)

12:00 pm – 2:00pm LUNCH (OPEN)

2:00pm – 5:00pm Workshops (4)

6:30pm Basketball Game

9:30pm –NBPA Scholarship Disco

Hospitality Suite

THURSDAY, August 200

6:00am – 7:00am Aerobics

9:00am – 5:00pm Command Center

9:00am – 5:00pm Exhibitions

8:00am – 11:00am Workshops (4)

11:00am – 1:00pm National Black Police Association

Regional Awards Luncheon

Keynote Speaker –

1:30pm – 4:30pm Workshops (4)

4:30pm – Depart for staging Area (MARCH)

7:00pm - Memorial Services –

Hospitality Suite

FRIDAY, August 200

6:00am – 7:00am Aerobics

9:00am – 5:00pm Command Center

9:00am – 5:00pm Exhibitions (Breakdown)

9:00am – 12:00pm Workshops (3)

P/P Workshop Certificate

12:00pm – 2:00pm Lunch (Open)

2:00pm - 3:30pm (6) Regional Meetings

Northeast Region

Eastern Region

Southern Region

Midwest Region

Western Region

NBPA Support Auxiliary

4:00pm – 6:00pm General Session

7:30pm – 8:30pm Century Club Reception

SATURDAY, August 200

6:00am – 7:00am Aerobics

9:00am – 5:00pm Command Center

9:30am – Open Day

7:00pm – until NATIONAL BLACK POLICE ASSOCIATION AWARDS BANQUET AND DANCE

Hospitality Suite

SUNDAY, August 200

Check-out

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION FOR CONFERENCE

Workshops - 75 persons theater seating (24 –26 Workshops)

Host City Reception – 400 persons (May Be off-Site)

Prayer Breakfast – 250 persons (head table for 10)

Opening Session – 400 persons theater seating (head table for 10)

Regional Awards Luncheon – 300 persons (head table for 10)

NBPA Awards Banquet/Dance 350 persons (head table for 10)

Scholarship Disco – 400 people (dance floor)

Regional Meeting – 50 persons theater seating

Century Club Reception – 100 persons

General Session – 400 persons theater seating (head table for 10)

Exhibits – 10 -15 table tops (Tuesday thru Friday)

NBPA Office – Sunday – Saturday

Command Center Sunday – Sunday