SPECIAL NOTICE -- 1997 TACOM/INDUSTRY LOGISTICS SYMPOSIU The U.S. Army Tank-Automotive and Armaments Command, with administrative support from the Michigan chapter of the American defense preparedness association (ADPA), will host the 1997 TACOM/industry logisitics data symposium April 15-17, 1997 at the northfield Hilton hotel located in Troy, Michigan. This year's theme is 'logistics reform and the ($1.8 billion) promise ". This annual symposium brings together government and industry employees from throughout North America to network and discuss issues and concerns relevant to the constantly changing field of Acquisition Logistics. It offers formal government and industry presentations, workshops, displays, and demonstrations. This year's agenda features many notable speakers. Scheduled as keynote speakers are Mr. Keith Charles, deputy assistant secretary for plans, programs, and policy, Mr John rittenhouse, senior VP (retired), General Electric, and Col. Diana beardsley, USAF. If you would like to receive a complete agenda, a registration form, or just additional information about the symposium, contact ADPA representative, Mr. Robert ament at (810) 445-2474. Also, limited exhibit display space is available on a first come, first served basis. For more details and a schedule of fees contact MS. Claire McClary, the ADPA POC at (810) 825-8822, or email: MCCLARY@GDLS.COM. The registration fee is $220. 00, which includes the reception, continental breakfasts, lunches, coffee breaks, the symposium proceedings and other logistical administrative expenses. Point of contact at the northfield Hilton for registration is MS. Kerry kropa (810) 879-2100. Major credit cards are accepted. Register by April 1, 1997 to guanrantee the $220.00 fee; after April 1ST the registration fee goes up to $250.00. A block of rooms have been reserved at the Hilton for those who require overnight lodging 14-17 April at a special symposium rate of $69 per day for the government attendees and $8 9 per day for industry attendees. In order to receive these rates reservations must be made by 24 Mar 97. Please Call the hotel directly at (810) 879-2100 to make your lodging reservations; identify yourself as an attendee of the symposium to receive the special rate. Point of contact: TACOM, Attn: AMSTA-IM-OPIL (Debra Marshall), Warren, MI 48397-5000. see NOTE: N/A. All R esponsible sources may submit an offer which will be Co nsidered.

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