The League of California Cities Annual Conference is steadily approaching. Make sure to mark your calendar for these important dates. The League Partners will have a booth located next to the Helen Putnam booths on the concourse level of the Convention Center- stop by and say hello and pick up your League Partner pin.

Sept. 24, 4-6 pm: Opening General Session, Terrace Theater Long Beach Convention Center - The League Partners will present a video announcing the winners of the 2008 Helen Putnam Awards.

Sept. 24, 6-11 pm: Museum of Latin American Art, Long Beach- 3rd Annual Leadership Gala Casino Night hosted by Willdan along with support from Keenan & Associates. Our CitiPAC Casino is hosted by De La Rosa & Company (casino games starting at 7 pm). Contact Mike Egan at (916) 658-8271 or egan@cacities.org for more information.

Sept. 25, 4 pm: Platinum Partners only - Priority booth space drawing in Exhibitors Lounge on the show floor, Long Beach Convention Center.

Sept. 26, 8:15-9:30 am: Hyatt Hotel, Beacon A Room- League Partner Recognition Breakfast with the League Board of Directors. Platinum Partners receive 4 tickets, Gold Partners receive 3, Silver 2 and Bronze 1. To RSVP contact Melissa Lienau at (916) 658-8216 or mlienau@cacities.org.

Sept. 26, 9:30-11:00 am: Hyatt Hotel, Sea View Room- League Partner Steering Committee Meeting. Open to Bronze level and higher League Partners. The Steering Committee will discuss the Partner work plan and begin to outline the program’s 2009 priorities.

Sept. 26, 8 am-12:30 pm: 2009 Annual Conference booth space drawing held inside the Exhibitors Lounge on the show floor, Long Beach Convention Ctr.

Annual Conference Events Spotlight

Try Your Luck at the 3rd Annual Leadership Gala Casino Night to Take Place Sept. 24

Taking place at the picturesque Museum of Latin American Art in Long Beach from 6 to 11 p.m., the 3rd Annual Leadership Gala Casino Night promises conference attendees a fun filled evening of networking and games. Table Sponsorship opportunities are still available for this event. Sponsorship of this event is a great way to gain exposure and entertain city officials in a relaxed and fun environment. Sponsorships are available at the $1,500, $2,500 and $3,500 level. Contact Mike Egan at (916) 658-8271 or egan@cacities.org for more information.

Breakfast Recognizes League Partner Commitment

Mark your calendar for the League Partner Recognition Breakfast with the League Board of Directors, Sept. 26 from 8:15-9:30 a.m. This annual event, taking place at the Hyatt Hotel in Beacon A Room, gives the League Board of Directors a chance to recognize and thank our League Partner companies for their commitment to local government. CCLI participants and Helen Putnam Award winners will also be recognized. Platinum Partners receive 4 tickets, Gold Partners receive 3, Silver 2 and Bronze 1. To RSVP contact Melissa Lienau at (916) 658-8216 or mlienau@cacities.org to RSVP.