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California Association of

Clerks and Election Officials

CATHY DARLING ALLEN, PRESIDENT

Shasta County Clerk

1643 Market Street, Redding, CA 96001

530-225-5166 * Fax 530-225-5454 * Cell 530-604-2655

E-Mail:

Website: www.caceo58.org

April 18, 2013

Dear Exhibitors:

Please accept this invitation to attend the 105th Annual Conference of the California Association of Clerks & Election Officials. The conference will be held from July 16-19, 2013, at the Sofitel Hotel San Francisco Bay, Redwood City.

The theme this conference is “Back to the Future”. Looking at our past to develop a better future. Focusing on California’s progress in media and technology, innovation and legislation looking towards the future. What are ways to use technology or social media to better educate inform and effectively reach out to the public. .

As you may know, the Annual Conference is geared mainly for the Principals and Deputies in each county – the decision makers! The Association extends an invitation to all displaying exhibitors to join us Tuesday night at the Welcome Reception, the Association Luncheon Wednesday, and by separate registration, Association President’s banquet and dance Thursday night.

Our host hotel, The Sofitel San Francisco Bay stands on the shores of a tranquil lagoon, and its beauty inspires a refreshing ambience in every space. From the moment you arrive, you’ll experience the perfect blend of European elegance and California charm. Located between San Francisco and San Jose, the hotel puts both cities, area airports Silicon Valley and the Wine Country within convenient reach. Just minutes north, all of San Francisco is yours to savor. Premier attractions include California’s Great America Theme Park, Filoli Estate and Gardens, Fox Theatre, Hiller Aviation Museum, the Rodin Sculpture Garden, Shoreline Amphitheatre, Stanford University and Sunset Magazine Gardens.

We encourage you to take advantage of the opportunity to meet with past, present and future clients, with User Groups and Hospitality functions. .

Don’t delay, register soon. Refer to the Conference Information Sheet enclosed for more details and important dates of note. If I can be of assistance, please do not hesitate to contact me.

On behalf of our host, San Mateo County Clerks & Election Officials let me welcome you to the CACEO “Back to the Future”- Rebooting Excellence in Government; Annual Conference. We look forward to seeing you!

Chrissi Keller

Conference Coordinator