September 21 - 24, 1997, East Lansing, Michigan.  Attendance:  89

• Hosts: Michigan State and the University of Michigan.
• Registration deadline: Aug 15, 1997. Registration fee: $295, including 9 meals and all buses. Guest fee: $145, includes 3 breakfasts, 3 evening meals, and buses.
• Lodging: Kellogg Center hotel, phone 517-432-4000 ($69.00) -- mention the AUREO Conference. FAX number is 517-353-1872.
• Travel: Fly into Lansing, MI (Capital City Airport). Taxi to hotel is 20 minute ride and costs $13-17.
• Rental cars: Enterprise $159.99/wk, 1,050 miles; Thrifty $179/wk, unlimited miles; National $204/wk, unlimited miles.

• Dress: Casual dress and comfortable shoes are recommended. Expect hi's of 70, lows of 50.
• Location: Regional, or local maps.
• Michigan Travel/Tourism Guide, another travel guide, and autumn leaf color update and tours.
• Golf: Michigan Golf Guide, or phone 800-446-5364.
• Football: University of Michigan vs. Bayor University, Saturday, September 20, contact Michele Everard via EMail, or phone 313-763-1299.
• Local weather, East Lansing, Michigan
• Fishing: Boat Charters (Great Lakes), phone 517-886-3999.
• Lansing, Michigan Entertainment Guide
• Traverse City: 4 hrs from East Lansing, travel Info (800) 872-8377
• Mackinac Island: 4 hrs from East Lansing, travel Info (800) 666-0160
• Grand Haven: 2 hrs from East Lansing, travel Info (800) 303-4094
• Saugatuck: 2 hours from East Lansing, travel Info (616) 857-1701
• Frankenmuth ("Little Bavaria"): 1 1/2 hours from East Lansing, travel info (800) 386-8696.

Agenda

Saturday, Sep 20, 1997

Optional activities:

	2:00 - Golf - Forest Akers East
	12:30 pm - Football:  University of Michigan vs. Bayor University,
	contact Michele Everard or phone 313-763-1299.
	All day - Self-guided Tours Including: MSU Campus and Lansing/East Lansing area 

Sunday, Sep 21, 1997 
8:00 	Golf Tournament, Forest Akers East
4:00 	Walking/Bus Tour of MSU Campus
5:30 	Reception in Horticultural Gardens
7:00 	Dinner at University Club
8:30	Case Study Assignments - John Majeroni
Monday, Sep 22, 1997
7:00	Continental Breakfast 
8:00 	Introductions and Welcome - Roger Wilkinson, VP for Finance and Operations, MSU
8:30	Plenary Session - Michigan State University Land Management Office Overview, Jerry Haarer
9:00	Sessions:	Cause and Effect of MSU Construction 
			Projects Totaling $350,000,000 - Ron Flinn (A/VP Physical Plant,
			Norm Schlief & Jeff Kacos (MSU)
			Federal Land Issues
10:30	Sessions:	Selling Real Estate - Dennis Torres, Mary Sapp
			MSU Residence Hall Systems/University Apartments - Chuck Gagliano,
			Dir Univ Housing, MSU
12:00	Lunch with Harry Jones, AchieveMax, Inc.
	Sit by Case Study Teams
1:30	Sessions:	GIS Hands-On-Workshop - Allen Brace and Marty Epstein
			Privatization of Student Housing - - Jim Wilson, 
				Kathleen Kelleher, Dan Buehly, Susan Weinberg
			Appraisal Primers
3:00	Sessions:	GIS Hands-On-Workshop (Cont'd) - Allen Brace and Marty Epstein
			Land Sales At Auction - Bill Sheridan, RE Broker
			Eminent Domain- Neal Lessenger 
5:00	Bus Tour of MSU Campus and Farms
6:00	Pig Roast and Horse Auction at MSU Horse Facility
Tuesday, Sep 23, 1997
7:00	Continental Breakfast - Kellogg Center
8:00	Greyhound Bus to Ann Arbor
9:30	Freshen Up/Break
10:00	University of Michigan Welcome, Michele Everard and Norman Herbert
10:30	Sessions:	Real Estate Investments - Michele Everard
			Approaches to New Construction, Design & Build, Construction Management - 
				Tom Schlaff (UM)
12:00	Lunch (Speaker)
	AUREO Business Meeting
2:00	Transportation to Ann Arbor for AUREO Guests (arrive about 3:30)
2:30	Sessions:	Negotiation Skills
			Understanding Financial Statements - Myron Mitsuyasu
4:00	Campus Walking Tour
6:00	Dinner, Assembly Hall, Horace H. Rackham School
8:00	Return to East Lansing by Bus
Wednesday, Sep 24, 1997
7:00	Continental Breakfast
8:00	Plenary Session - Case Study Report
8:30	Plenary Session - Project Showcase
10:30	Sessions:	Policies and Procedures Sequel - Diane Dimitroff
			Facility Audits/Inspections
			Technology/WebSites/Year 2000
12:00	Lunch - Round Table Discussions
1:30	Sessions:	Policies and Procedures Sequel - Diane Dimitroff
			Gift Real Estate/Charitable Remainder Trust 
			Leasing - Gordon Schanck, University California
3:00	Tour of MSU Farms
5:00	Conference Adjourns

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