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AgendaKeynote SessionsPlenary SessionsSkill Builder SessionsAdvanced Educational Session20 th Anniversary Celebratory Dinner Community Service ProgramCertification Program/SessionsRegistration PoliciesCancellation/Substitution Policies

Hotel ReservationsConvention SponsorsGeneral InformationAttireContinuing Education CreditExhibit HallGround TransportationDestination New OrleansQuestions

AGENDA Saturday, October 259:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. CTP Body of Knowledge Accounting & Finance Course*4:30 p.m. – 7:00 p.m. CTP Accounting & Finance Exam*

Sunday, October 268:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. CTP Body of Knowledge Management Course*3:30 p.m. – 7:00 p.m. CTP Management Exam*

Monday, October 278:00 a.m. – 7:30 p.m. Registration Desk Open9:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. CTP Body of Knowledge Law Course*8:30 a.m. – 1:30 p.m. City Parks New Orleans Community Service Project11:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. Exhibitor Move-in3:30 p.m. – 5:00 p.m. Advanced Educational Session “Leading Turnarounds in Emerging Markets: Titan

Chemicals Corp. Berhad”*4:30 p.m. – 7:00 p.m. CTP Law Exam*5:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m. Exhibit Hall Wine and Cheese Reception

Co-sponsored in part by CRG Partners; Evercore Partners; and NRC Realty Advisors, LLC

6:00 p.m. – 7:30 p.m. Opening Reception New Orleans StyleCo-sponsored by Conway MacKenzie & Dunleavy; Hunt Special Situations Group, L.P.;

Locke Lord Bissell & Liddell LLP; and RCS Real Estate Advisors

Tuesday, October 287:00 a.m. – 7:30 p.m. Registration Desk Open7:00 a.m. – 7:45 a.m. Continental Breakfast

Sponsored by Carl Marks Advisory Group LLC8:00 a.m. – 9:45 a.m. Convention Opening/Keynote Presentation by General Colin L. Powell, USA (Ret.)

Co-sponsored by AlixPartners; Accord Financial, Inc.; O’Keefe & Associates; and West, a Thomson Reuters business

9:45 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. Exhibit Hall Open9:45 a.m. – 10:30 a.m. Coffee Break

Co-sponsored by Atlas Partners, LLC and Buccino & Associates, Inc. 10:30 a.m. – 11:45 a.m. Skill Builder Sessions

I. “Capital Markets 101”II. “Power Negotiation and Conflict Resolution”III. “Getting the Message Across: Effective Communication Strategies for

Corporate Restructurings”12:00 p.m. – 2:30 p.m. Lunch, Presentation of Turnaround of the Year Awards and Carl Marks Student

Paper Prizes, and Plenary Session, “Distressed Investors: Capitalizing on the Restructuring Process”

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Co-sponsored in part byCarVal Investors; CIT; Morrison & Foerster; and Mesirow Financial Consulting LLC

Tuesday, October 28 Cont’d2:30 p.m. – 7:15 p.m. Exhibit Hall Open2:30 p.m. – 3:15 p.m. Coffee Break

Sponsored by DLA Piper US LLP3:15 p.m. – 4:30 p.m. Plenary Session: “Distressed Investing: How to Make Money in 2009”5:30 p.m. – 6:30 p.m. Diversity Reception

Sponsored by JPMorgan Chase & Co.6:30 p.m. – 7:15 p.m. 20th Anniversary Celebratory Exhibitor Reception

Co-sponsored in part by Huron Consulting Group7:30 p.m. – 10:30 p.m. 20th Anniversary industry Celebratory Dinner Featuring Comedian Dana Carvey;

Inaugural Hall of Fame Induction; Charitable Presentation to Save the Children, Presentation of Butler-Cooley Excellence in Teaching Awards

Chaired by Gerald P. Buccino, CTP, Buccino & Associates Inc. and John Wm. Butler Jr., Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom LLP

Wednesday, October 297:30 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. Registration Desk Open7:30 a.m. – 11:00 a.m. Exhibit Hall Open7:30 a.m. – 8:15 a.m. Continental Breakfast

Co-sponsored by Cooley Godward Kronish LLP; The Meridian Group; and Winston & Strawn LLP

8:30 a.m. – 10:00 a.m. Keynote Presentation by Bob Woodward, The Washington PostCo-sponsored by Evercore Partners; Sitrick And Company; and Tatum LLC

10:00 a.m. – 10:30 a.m. Coffee BreakSponsored by MorrisAnderson

10:30 a.m. – 11:45 a.m. Plenary Session: “Chaos in the Boardroom: A Day in the Life of a Director in a Distressed Company”

12:00 p.m. – 1:15 p.m. Plenary Session: “Practical Considerations and Ethical Issues in Challenging Financial Environments”

1:30 p.m. – 3:30 p.m. Lunch, Presentation of Transaction of the Year Awards, Keynote Presentation by Chris Gardner, author, book-turned-movie The Pursuit of Happyness

4:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m. TMA Board of Directors Meeting

Thursday, October 308:00 a.m. – 10:00 a.m. Certification Oversight Committee Meeting8:00 a.m. – 10:00 a.m. Chapter Presidents Meeting

* Additional fee required (see following pages/registration form for details)Please note that private company events may not conflict with any scheduled activity of the TMA 2008 Annual Convention.

KEYNOTE SPEAKERSGeneral Colin L. Powell, USA (Ret.)Tuesday, October 28, 8:00 a.m. – 9:45 a.m. (time reflects entire opening session)General Colin L. Powell, USA (Ret.) became the 65th Secretary of State on January 20, 2001. Previously, General Powell served as a key aide to the Secretary of Defense and as National Security Advisor to President Reagan. He also served 35 years in the United States Army, rising to the rank of Four-Star General and serving as Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff (1989 – 1993). During this time, he oversaw 28 crises to include the Panama intervention of 1989 and Operation Desert Storm in the victorious 1991 Persian Gulf War. This experience served him well following the events of September 11, 2001. A fervent champion of democratic values, General Powell stressed that fighting the war on terrorism is not just a military but also a diplomatic task. He led the State Department in major efforts to solve regional and civil conflicts and was especially concerned with the peace and security of Afghanistan and Iraq, countries where winning the peace is as important as Coalition battlefield victories.

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In all areas, General Powell used the power of diplomacy and the universal ideal of democracy to build trust, forge alliances and then begin to transform these once-unstable regions into areas where societies and cultures prosper. General Powell was devoted to grasping opportunities as well as to confronting the global and regional security challenges of the 21st century. He was at the forefront of the administration's efforts to advance economic and social development worldwide – in the fight against HIV/AIDS, in the promise of the Millennium Challenge Account, the most significant change in helping needy nations since the Marshall Plan, and in pursuing a freer trading and investment climate worldwide. General Powell was the founding chairman of America’s Promise-The Alliance for Youth, a national crusade to improve the lives of the nation’s youth. He also served on the Board of Governors of The Boys & Girls Clubs of America and was a member of the Advisory Board of the Children's Health Fund.

Since returning to private life, General Powell has become a strategic limited partner at Kleiner Perkins Caufield & Byers, the renowned Silicon Valley venture capital firm. He is also the founder of the Colin Powell Policy Center at his alma mater, the City College of New York, and is helping to raise funds for the Martin Luther King, Jr. Memorial in Washington, D.C., and for the construction of an education center for the Vietnam Veterans Memorial.  

Bob WoodwardThe Washington PostWednesday, October 29, 8:30 a.m. – 10:00 p.m.Bob Woodward has worked for The Washington Post since 1971. He has won nearly every American journalism award, and the Post won the 1973 Pulitzer Prize for his work with Carl Bernstein on the Watergate scandal. In addition, Woodward was the main reporter for the Post’s articles on the aftermath of the September 11 terrorist attacks that won the National Affairs Pulitzer Prize in 2002. Woodward won the Gerald R. Ford Prize for Distinguished Reporting on the Presidency in 2003. The Weekly Standard called Woodward “the best pure reporter of his generation, perhaps ever.” In 2003, Albert Hunt of The Wall Street Journal called Woodward “the most celebrated journalist of our age.” In 2004, Bob Schieffer of CBS News said, “Woodward has established himself as the best reporter of our time. He may be the best reporter of all time.” Woodward has co-authored or authored eleven #1 national best-selling non-fiction books -- more than any contemporary American writer. Woodward’s other three books were national best sellers for months. Newsweek magazine has excerpted six of Woodward’s books in headline-making cover stories, 60 Minutes has done pieces on five of his books and three of his books have been made into movies. Chris GardnerAuthor, book-turned-movie The Pursuit of HappynessWednesday, October 29, 1:30 p.m. – 3:30 p.m. (time reflects entire lunch program)Chris Gardner is the head of his own successful brokerage firm, living the life he had always dreamed of. But, his path to success took a series of extraordinary turns. Just 20 years ago, Gardner was homeless, trying to support his son as a single parent. Always hard-working and tenacious, a series of circumstances in the early 1980’s left Gardner homeless in San Francisco and the sole guardian of his toddler son. Unwilling to give up Chris Jr., or his dream of financial independence, Gardner started at the bottom. Without connections or a college degree, he earned a spot in the Dean Witter Reynolds training program. Often spending his nights in a church shelter or the bathroom at a Bay Area Rapid Transit station in Oakland, Gardner was the sole trainee offered the job. He spent 1983-1987 at Bear Stearns & Co., where he became a top earner and, in 1987, he founded the brokerage firm Gardner Rich & Co. in Chicago. Gardner's first book, The Pursuit of Happyness, an account of his life story, was released in June 2006. Two years later, the blockbuster film of the book was released, starring Will Smith. Currently, Gardner supports many programs serving the homeless, donating time and assistance. He also serves as a board member of the National Fatherhood Initiative, whose mission is to improve the well-being of children by increasing the proportion of children growing up with involved, responsible and committed fathers. Gardner was the recipient of the group’s Father of the Year Award in 2002.

PLENARY SESSIONSTuesday, October 28, 12:00 p.m. – 2:30 p.m. (time reflects entire lunch session)“Distressed Investors: Capitalizing on the Restructuring Process”Moderator: Henry S. Miller, Miller Buckfire & Co., LLCPanel: Jeffrey H. Aronson, Centerbridge Partners, L.P.; Robert N. Dangremond, CTP, AlixPartners; Hon. Robert D. Drain, U.S. Bankruptcy Court, Southern District of New York; Brad E. Scheler, Fried Frank

Distressed investors have become fixtures of the corporate restructuring landscape. Highly sophisticated hedge funds, CDOs and other non-traditional capital providers have emerged, creating a new class of constituents who are using a

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variety of strategies to reshape the restructuring process. Distressed investors have created lucrative opportunities by exerting significant influence through acquiring fulcrum securities of underperforming companies in what has become a much more litigious restructuring environment.  In addition, some “unintentional” distressed investors that would have otherwise been able to lay off risk have now found themselves in the distressed investing business. This panel of experts will share their perspectives on the current landscape, these issues and more.

Tuesday, October 28, 3:15 p.m. – 4:30 p.m.“Distressed Investing: How to Make Money in 2009”Moderator: James H.M. Sprayregen, Goldman Sachs & Co. Panel: Ronald F. Greenspan, FTI Consulting, Inc.; Robert Mellman, JPMorgan; David L. Resnick, Rothschild, Inc.; Gregory L. Segall, Versa Capital Management

The unraveling of the residential real estate and mortgage markets that began in Q3 2007 began a chain of events that spread throughout the corporate debt markets creating turbulence in many industries. For both the distressed investor and restructuring professional, the current environment creates many new opportunities. This panel of seasoned professionals and thought leaders will explore the state of the economy and provide perspective on current trends and views on the sectors of the economy where opportunities will lie in 2009.

Wednesday, October 29, 10:30 a.m. – 11:45 a.m.“Chaos in the Boardroom: A Day in the Life of a Director in a Distressed Company”Moderator: Frank A. Merola, Jefferies & Company, Inc. Panel: D.J. (Jan) Baker, Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom LLP; Marcia L. Goldstein, Weil Gotshal & Manges LLP; F. Duffield Meyercord, Carl Marks Advisory Group LLC; Robert Stevens (Steve) Miller, Delphi Corporation

When a company is in financial distress, the world for the board of directors is turned upside down. The expansion of the board of directors' duty to act in the best interest of stakeholders, the numerous issues boards face at different points in the turnaround and the periodic threat of litigation against the board create unique dynamics in the boardrooms of today’s troubled companies. For those who advise and sit on boards of companies involved in a restructuring, hear from the experts as to what board members endure, their concerns and the issues that are top of mind.

Wednesday, October 29, 12:00 p.m. – 1:15 p.m.“Practical Considerations and Ethical Issues in Challenging Financial Environments”Moderator: Hon. Barbara J. Houser, U.S. Bankruptcy Court, Northern District of TexasPanel: Hon. Kevin J. Carey, U.S. Bankruptcy Court, District of Delaware; Hon. Randall L. Dunn, U.S. Bankruptcy Court, District of Oregon; Hon. Robert E. Gerber, U.S. Bankruptcy Court, Southern District of New York; Hon. Paul M. Glenn, U.S. Bankruptcy Court, Middle District of Florida

Ethics is always an issue of concern, not just for lawyers but for all professionals involved in the restructuring and corporate renewal industry. The recognition and proper resolution of ethical issues is particularly crucial when the actions of the professionals facing these issues are scrutinized both by adverse parties and the judge in a bankruptcy case or other legal proceeding. As the economic and financial environment becomes ever more challenging, restructuring and corporate renewal professionals will likely find themselves having their ethical decisions scrutinized and challenged in court with increasing frequency. This panel of seasoned and respected bankruptcy judges from across the United States will share their views on these issues.

SKILL BUILDER SESSIONSTuesday, October 28, 10:30 a.m. – 11:45 a.m.

I: “Capital Markets 101”Moderator: Saul E. Burian, Houlihan Lokey Howard & ZukinPanel: Edward Albert, Fortress Investment Group LLC; Adrian R. Frankum, FTI Consulting, Inc.; Guity Javid, Spring Street Capital; W. Jerome McDermott, GE Corporate Financial Services

The turmoil in capital markets over the last year has changed the options available to distressed companies in need of financing. This multidisciplinary panel will provide practical perspectives of both companies and capital providers regarding these options and the overall state of the capital markets, as well as identifying current issues and challenges to be addressed when structuring and closing financings.

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II: “Power Negotiation and Conflict Resolution”Moderator: Randall Wright Patterson, CTP, Lake Pointe Partners LLCPanel: Terry D. Coleman, Republic Financial Corporation; Robin E. Phelan, Haynes and Boone LLP; Lisa M. Poulin, CTP, CRG Partners Group LLC

Building on an overview of negotiation basics, this session will help you to determine the best negotiation style for you, explore negotiation strategies, learn how to negotiate with difficult people, get tips on telephone and e-mail negotiation and talk about the challenges of cross-cultural differences in international negotiation. Hear experienced restructuring professionals give real life examples of negotiation strategies for debt restructuring, covenant default waivers and forbearance agreements, incentive compensation, lease agreements, unsecured creditor actions, union unrest and more.

III: “Getting the Message Across: Effective Communication Strategies for Corporate Restructurings”Moderator: Brenda Adrian, Sitrick And Company Panel: Stefano Aversa, AlixPartners; Marie Beaudette, Dow Jones Daily Bankruptcy Review; M. Natasha Labovitz, Kirkland & Ellis, LLP; Anthony Schnelling, Bridge Associates LLC

With the one-minute news-cycle world that we live in, perception quickly becomes reality. A company in the midst of a restructuring only gets one chance to tell its story. Learn to direct your message to the proper constituencies through the proper channels at the proper time. Learn to overcome the bad press of other cases in your industry by communicating directly to your audiences. Create the communication reality for your vendors, customers and employees – this isn’t a marketing activity – this is reality. This panel, comprised of restructuring experts and a member of the media, will discuss their experiences working with high-profile turnaround situations, strategies that worked, crushing bad press that had to be overcome and techniques for successfully communicating your messages – all while adhering to the legal strategy of the case. 

ADVANCED EDUCATIONAL SESSIONMonday, October 27, 3:30 p.m. – 5:00 p.m.“Leading Turnarounds in Emerging Markets: Titan Chemicals Corp. Berhad”$95/personDonald M. Condon Jr., Sr. Vice PresidentWestlake Chemicals Corporation(former managing director, Titan Chemicals Corp., Bhd.)

Today, Titan Chemicals Corporation is the largest integrated producer of olefins, polyolefins, aromatics and related chemicals in South East Asia, as well as Malaysia’s largest publicly listed industrial firm, with annual revenue exceeding US $2 billion. Early in the millennium, Titan struggled amidst the most depressed market conditions in Asian chemical industry history; excessive debt brought on by recent expansion and departure of some of Titan’s original investors, increasing petroleum-based feedstock costs, deterioration in operating performance and morale, and limited equity ownership.

Participants in this session will gain insights into how establishment of a focused business strategy; significant improvements to operations, cost, and teamwork; debt renegotiation and restructuring; and a successful (IPO) equity offering were managed successfully in the context of uncertain markets.

20TH ANNIVERSARY INDUSTRY CELEBRATORY DINNERTuesday, October 28, 7:30 p.m. – 10:30 p.m.Join TMA for an evening of elegance and tribute as we celebrate 20 years of the turnaround management, restructuring, and distressed investing industry. The evening’s program includes:

Contribution to Save the Children, an organization dedicated to turning around children’s lives, to commemorate achieving this industry milestone

Presentation of the Butler-Cooley Excellence in Teaching awards Entertainment by Emmy-award winning comedian Dana Carvey TMA Hall of Fame inaugural induction ceremony, honoring and preserving the names of those individuals whose

outstanding contributions have increased the stature and respect of our industry

Hall of Fame Inaugural Class Inductees Jay Alix, CTP, founder, AlixPartners

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Edward I. Altman, Ph.D., professor, New York University Stern School of Business John (Jack) Wm. Butler Jr., partner and co-practice leader of the global corporate restructuring practice, Skadden,

Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom LLP Dominic (Dom) DiNapoli, COO, FTI Consulting, Inc. Lawrence (Larry) A. Marsiello, retired vice chairman and chief lending officer, CIT Group Harvey R. Miller, partner, Weil, Gotshal & Manges LLP Henry S. Miller, chairman and co-founder, Miller Buckfire & Co., LLC William (Bill) C. Repko, senior managing director and co-head of the restructuring advisory practice,

Evercore Partners Wilbur Ross, chairman and CEO, WL Ross & Co. LLC Sanford (Sandy) C. Sigoloff, retired, Sigoloff & Associates

Dinner Chairs Gerald P. Buccino, CTP, Buccino & Associates Inc. John Wm. Butler Jr., Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom

Vice ChairsThank you to the following firms for their generous sponsorship of the 20th Anniversary Industry Celebratory Dinner.

Phil Arra, Hunt Special Situations Group, L.P. Loretta Cross, Grant Thornton LLP Richard D’Amaro, Tatum, LLC Jonathan A. Carson, Kurtzman Carson Consultants LLC Robert N. Dangremond, CTP, AlixPartners Eric D. Goldberg, Stutman, Treister & Glatt John E. Goldthorpe, Chase Business Credit Marcia L. Goldstein, Weil, Gotshal & Manges LLP Robert Grabowski, West, a Thomson Reuters business DeLain E. Gray, FTI Consulting, Inc. Thomas Henderson, Accord Financial, Inc. Rick Kuebel, III, Locke Lord Bissell & Liddell LLP Frank R. Mack, CTP, Conway, MacKenzie & Dunleavy Spence J. Mehl, RCS Real Estate Advisors F. Duffield Meyercord, Carl Marks Advisory Group LLC Ward K. Mooney, Crystal Capital Patrick O’Keefe, CTP, O’Keefe & Associates Timothy R. Pohl, Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom LLP David L. Resnick, Rothschild, Inc. Gregory L. Segall, Versa Capital Management Durc Savini, Miller Buckfire & Co., LLC Michael S. Sitrick, Sitrick And Company David Ying, Evercore Partners

Dinner EntertainmentDana Carvey, Emmy-award Winning ComedianEmmy-award winning comedian Dana Carvey has maintained a tremendous career. A repertory member of Saturday Night Live since the 1986-87 season, Carvey left in 1992 after seven seasons. He is best known for his characters of the Church Lady; Hans, of the Hans and Franz bodybuilding duo; Garth, Wayne Campbell's (Mike Myers) "Excellent Cohost" on the immensely popular sketch "Wayne's World;" and Weekend Update's Grumpy Old Man. In 1992, Carvey appeared in the blockbuster film Wayne’s World and, following public demand for a sequel, appeared in Wayne’s World 2 in 1993. Carvey's transfer from the small screen to the large screen included roles in The Road to Wellville, Clean Slate, and Trapped in Paradise. His early film work includes his debut in This is Spinal Tap, Racing with the Moon, One of the Group, where he portrayed Mickey Rooney's grandson, Blue Thunder, Tough Guys with Burt Lancaster and Kirk Douglas, and starring in the comedy Opportunity Knocks. Carvey won an Emmy Award in 1993 for Outstanding Individual Performance in a Variety or Music Program. He has received a total of six Emmy nominations, one of which was for a guest appearance on HBO's highly acclaimed Larry Sanders Show. Carvey was also honored with the American Comedy Award as Television's Funniest Supporting Male in 1990 and 1991.

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COMMUNITY SERVICE PROJECTCity Park New OrleansMonday, October 278:30 a.m. – 1:30 p.m.

Located in the heart of New Orleans, City Park offers 1,300 acres of natural attractions; children’s play areas; and sports and recreational activities. For generations of New Orleanians, the park has been a place to picnic, play sports, jog, bike, wander through gardens or take a boat ride. City Park is home to the New Orleans Botanical Gardens, New Orleans Museum of Art and the largest collection of mature live oaks in the world – trees in the oldest grove are more than 600 years old.

City Park not only sustained $43 million in damages from Hurricane Katrina, but staffing has gone from 260 employees to just over 30. Volunteers are essential to the rebirth of this cherished park. At last count, in February 2007, more than 9,000 volunteers had invested more than 43,000 hours to rebuild areas of the park, and there is still work to be done.

TMA is pleased to be part of this rebuilding effort as part of its TMAssist program in New Orleans. TMAssist New Orleans began in 2005, and continued into 2006, with business recovery workshops for small businesses impacted by Hurricane Katrina. The TMAssist program has evolved to include educational and service projects in any area with extraordinary need.

TMA offers attendees an opportunity to rebuild and restore the park. Past examples of these worthwhile volunteer projects include restoring playgrounds, planting trees or flowers, stringing holiday lights, or revitalizing some of the 22 miles of shoreline. Transportation, lunch, equipment and related necessities will be provided. This TMAssist project and its volunteers will be recognized during the convention. Further details regarding the project will follow in the coming months; please visit TMA’s website for details.

If you would like to participate in this TMAssist community service project, please mark the appropriate section of the registration form. TMA has arranged for its room rate at the New Orleans Marriott to be available on Sunday night, October 26, so that volunteers may be prepared to start work early on Monday, October 27.

CTP CERTIFICATION PROGRAMThe Certified Turnaround Professional (CTP) designation was launched in 1993 to monitor and maintain a program of certification for professionals engaged in the turnaround, crisis management, restructuring and renewal of troubled businesses, organizations and associations. The CTP program encourages, measures and recognizes professional excellence and expertise related to workouts, restructurings and corporate renewal. Certification is available to all qualified professionals. Although the examination may be taken before completing other requirements, all standards must be met prior to certification. Click here for details about the certification program, courses, and exams. Or, contact Manager of Certification Nicole Gibby at ngibby@turnaround.org or 312-242-6034. All courses and exams listed below will be held at the New Orleans Marriott. Annual Convention registration is not required to register for the courses or exams.

Body of Knowledge (BOK) Courses$400/course

Saturday, October 25, 9:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.: Accounting & Finance Sunday, October 26, 8:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.: Management Monday, October 27, 9:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.: Law

Taught by a business school professor, practicing attorney and United States Bankruptcy Judge, the BOK courses are open to all corporate renewal professionals seeking a comprehensive understanding or refresher on turnaround management, as well as for those individuals pursuing the CTP designation.

CTP Certification Exam$250/section

Saturday, October 25, 4:30 p.m. – 7:00 p.m.: Accounting & Finance Sunday, October 26, 3:30 p.m. – 7:00 p.m.: Management Monday, October 27, 4:30 p.m. – 7:00 p.m.: Law

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The CTP exam is based upon a comprehensive body of knowledge covering the areas of accounting & finance, management and law. The times listed above indicate maximum time allowed for each exam section. Individuals may only sit for the CTP exam after their application for certification has been accepted and approved by the Standards Committee and their application fee has been received. Click here to access the application for certification. Please use the convention registration form to sign up for the exam(s). Note that the certification application fee may not be paid using the registration form in this brochure.

Registration Policies Body of Knowledge Courses/ExamsRegistration forms must be mailed or faxed or executed online. Phone registration is not accepted. Registration is not considered complete until payment is received and processed. Written confirmation of your registration and appropriate course materials will be sent by UPS Ground Service within three business days of receipt of your registration. The confirmation notice will contain complete logistical details. The course materials are an integral part of the course experience and/or exam preparation. To ensure that you are adequately prepared for the course(s) and/or exam(s), you are encouraged to send a registration form in a timeframe that ensures adequate time to receive and review the materials. If you would like to receive the course materials in a timelier manner than UPS Ground Service will allow, please apply the appropriate surcharge to your total amount due. Surcharges are detailed on the registration form and below. Fees are payable to TMA in U.S. dollars.

Course Binder Shipping SurchargeWithin the United States

$35 for one binder $45 for two binders $55 for three binders

Outside the United States $70 for one binder $90 for two binders $110 for three binders

Cancellation/Substitution PoliciesBody of Knowledge (BOK) CoursesNotification of cancellation must be received in writing (e-mail is acceptable). Cancellations will not be reviewed or processed until they are received in writing. Phone cancellation is not accepted. If your written notification of cancellation is received up to ten business days prior to the start of the BOK course, you will be issued a full credit to be used for registration for any BOK course in the next 12-month period. Cancellations received within ten business days of the start of the course will be issued a credit, less a $75 processing fee, to be used for registration for any BOK course in the next 12-month period. No refunds will be given.

Substitutions for BOK courses are permitted at any time. Notification of substitution must be submitted in writing (e-mail is acceptable). Substitutions will not be reviewed or processed until they are received in writing. Phone substitution is not accepted. The substitute must be from the same firm as the original registrant, and the substitution notice should include accurate contact information for the substitute registrant.

ExamNotification of cancellation must be received in writing (e-mail is acceptable). Cancellations will not be reviewed or processed until they are received in writing. Phone cancellation is not accepted. For each cancelled exam section, you will be issued a full credit to be used for the same exam section in the next 12-month period. Substitutions are not allowed for the exam.

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If your cancellation notice includes cancellation of the TMA 2008 Annual Convention, please note that the convention cancellation policies further in this document will apply to the convention portion of your registration. The policies above will apply to the courses and exams. TMA’s convention policy regarding one cancellation processing fee for the total of all registered events will not apply if one or more of those registered events includes a certification course or exam.

REGISTRATION POLICIESRegistration FeesUnless otherwise indicated, registration fees include educational sessions, meals and social functions. Convention events are not pro-rated. To attend any portion of the convention, you must register for the entire convention at the appropriate fee as indicated on the registration form and in the chart below. The registration fee allows admission for one individual only. Registrations may not be shared. All registered attendees will receive a name badge at the convention that must be worn for admittance into all sessions, meals, social events and the exhibit hall.

Registration CategoriesPlease register by completing the convention registration form or TMA’s online registration system. Registration fees are listed in the chart below, and definitions of these registration categories follow below the chart.

Category On or before August 22 After August 22Member $1195 $1395Nonmember $1395 $1595Full-time Academic/Government Employee $750 $950Spouse/Guest Full Registration $520 $520Spouse/Guest Event Pass $275 $275

The member registration fee is for current, active TMA members. Please note that TMA membership is on an individual basis. Unless otherwise appropriate as defined below, all other attendees will be charged the nonmember fee. If it comes to be that an individual registers at the member rate, and TMA has no membership record, the individual will be charged the nonmember rate unless s/he can produce proof of membership.

For the full-time academic/government employee registration fee, a full-time academic is defined as a student enrolled in at least 12 credit hours per term at an accredited university or an instructor employed on a full-time basis by an accredited university. Please submit appropriate documentation with your registration form.

The spouse/guest full registration fee is for family members, friends and/or non-industry related individuals. TMA members are not eligible for this registration option. Individuals who practice in the corporate renewal industry and who are not TMA members are also not eligible for this registration option. Spouse/guest full registration includes entrance to all meals, social functions, keynote presentations and the exhibit hall. Spouses/guests will receive a name badge at the convention that must be worn for admittance into these events. Except for the event pass detailed below, meals and social functions are not available on a pro-rated basis for spouses/guests. To attend any of the sessions included in this fee, you must register your spouse/guest at the full spouse/guest rate.

The spouse/guest event pass is for family members, friends and/or non-industry related individuals. TMA members are not eligible for this pass. Individuals who practice in the corporate renewal industry and who are not TMA members are also not eligible for this pass. The pass allows entry into the following events only:

Wine and Cheese Reception (Monday, October 27) Opening Reception (Monday, October 27) Gala Reception (Tuesday, October 28) 20th Anniversary Industry Celebratory Dinner (Tuesday, October 28).

Access to keynote presentations, awards presentations, social/meal events and/or the exhibit hall requires full spouse/guest registration as detailed in the previous column.

On-site registration for members, nonmembers, and full-time academics/government employees will be subject to a $100 surcharge (added to the post-August 22 fees). This fee does not apply to the certification sessions, advanced educational session, or spouse/guest registration options.

Submitting Your RegistrationRegistration forms must be mailed or faxed to TMA. You may also register online. Phone registration is not accepted. Registrations are not considered complete until payment is received. Individuals who register at the early registration fee

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but fail to provide payment before the Friday, August 22, 2008, deadline will be charged the regular registration fee. The registration form and payment must be received, not postmarked, by August 22. Postmarks will not be considered.

Registered attendees will receive confirmation of their registration by email. For those individuals who register online, this is an additional notice to that which you automatically receive after your registration is processed. This notice contains important convention details. Please carefully review this confirmation notice for accuracy, especially for contact information, and please print a copy for your records. Changes must be submitted in writing by fax to 1-312-578-8336 or email to Angela Worlds at aworlds@turnaround.org. Because of the time required to process registration, TMA cannot guarantee that you will receive this written confirmation notice prior to the start of the convention if your registration form is received after Friday, October 17, 2008. A confirmation notice is not required for admittance into the convention.

Pre-registration DeadlineOnly on-site registration forms will be accepted after Monday, October 20, 2008. TMA will not accept any registration forms or substitution notices in advance of the convention after Monday, October 20, 2008. On-site registration opens at the New Orleans Marriott on Monday, October 27, 2008, at 8:00 a.m. Please note that there is a $100 on-site registration surcharge for certain registration categories (there is no surcharge to substitute a registration on-site).

Registration ListTo ensure your inclusion in the registration list distributed on site, your registration form, with payment, must be received at TMA’s international headquarters office by 5:00 p.m. Central on Monday, October 20, 2008. TMA cannot guarantee that individuals who submit registration forms after this date will be included in the registration list.

CANCELLATION AND SUBSTITUTION POLICIESThe policies below apply to all TMA convention activities. Cancellation and substitution policies for the certification courses and exams are detailed in the certification program section above.

Cancellation PolicyNotification of cancellation must be submitted in writing (email is acceptable). Cancellations will not be reviewed or processed until they are received in writing. Phone cancellations are not accepted.

Cancellations received on or before Monday, October 13, 2008, will be refunded as follows: Entire Convention Cancellation: Attendee will receive a refund for the total cost of convention less a $250

processing fee. If the cancellation also includes cancellation of a Spouse/Guest registration (either spouse/guest registration option), the refund will be for the total of all registration fees less the $250 processing fee.

Spouse/Guest Full Registration Cancellation Only: Attendee will receive a refund for the cost of spouse/guest full registration less a $150 processing fee.

Spouse/Guest Event Pass Cancellation Only: Attendee will receive a refund less a $75 processing fee. Advanced Educational Session: Attendee will receive a refund for the cost of the session less a $25 processing fee.

Refunds will be issued following the convention, no later than November 24, 2008.

Cancellations received after Monday, October 13, 2008, will not be refunded. This includes the entire convention registration and/or any portion of the registration. TMA does not issue credits for future conferences.

Please note that if you register for the convention after these cancellation dates have passed, you will not be eligible for any type of refund. These cancellation policies apply to all individuals, regardless of when the registration form is submitted.

Note regarding TMA Membership Renewal: Unless otherwise indicated in your cancellation notice, TMA will not cancel the membership renewal portion of any registration. If you would like to cancel the membership renewal portion of your registration, please indicate that within your cancellation notice. Cancelled membership renewals will be refunded in full.

Substitution PolicySubstitutions are permitted at any time. Substitutions must be submitted in writing (email is acceptable). Substitutions will not be reviewed or processed until they are received in writing. Phone substitutions are not accepted. The substitute must be from the same firm as the original registrant, and the substitution notice must contain accurate contact information for the new registrant; otherwise, TMA cannot guarantee an accurate listing in the registration list. Substitutions must be of the same membership status/category (e.g., member, nonmember, academic); otherwise, the substitute will be invoiced for

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the difference in registration fees. Please note that substitutions made after October 20, 2008, may not be reflected on the registration list, per the policy above.

Entire Convention: Substitution of an entire convention registration includes all registered options (e.g., either spouse/guest registration option, advanced educational session). If the substitute does not wish to utilize one or more of these options, refunds will be issued in accordance with the policies detailed (1) above for full convention and spouse/guest registration (2) in the certification section above for certification courses and exams.

Spouse/Guest Full Registration or Event Pass: Substitutions are allowed for the spouse/guest registration options provided that the substitute is a spouse/guest of a member of the same firm as the original registrant, meaning spouse/guest registration is transferable only within the same firm.

Advanced Educational Session: Substitutions are allowed at any time provided that the substitute is from the same firm as the original registrant.

Note regarding Membership Renewal: Membership renewals are non-transferable. In the case of a substitution for an entire convention registration, the membership renewal will stay with the original registrant.

HOTEL RESERVATIONSTo reserve a room at the New Orleans Marriott, please call 1-800-228-9290 or 1-504-581-1000. Mention Turnaround Management Association to receive the specially negotiated room rate of $245/night, single or double occupancy. These rates are only available through Tuesday, September 30, 2008. TMA cannot guarantee that the room block or hotel will not sell out before then. Please make your reservation soon. The New Orleans Marriott is located at 555 Canal Street, New Orleans, LA, 70130. The guest fax number is 1-504-523-6755.

TMA requires that a convention registration form (which includes payment) be received within ten business days of making a hotel reservation. TMA reserves the right to terminate the hotel reservation of any individual who does not comply with this policy.

EVENT SPONSORSAccord Financial, Inc.Aon Risk Services, Inc.AlixPartnersAtlas Partners, LLCBBKBond Schoeneck & King PLLCBuccino & Associates, Inc.Carl Marks Advisory Group LLCCarVal InvestorsCITConway MacKenzie & DunleavyCooley Godward Kronish LLPCRG PartnersCrystal CapitalDeloitte Financial Advisory Services LLCDLA Piper US LLPExecutive Sounding Board Associates Inc.Evercore PartnersFennemore Craig, P.C.FTI Consulting, Inc.Grant Thornton LLPHunt Special Situations Group, L.P.

Huron Consulting GroupJPMorgan Chase & Co.Kurtzman Carson Consultants LLCLocke Lord Bissell & Liddell LLPThe Meridian GroupMesirow Financial Consulting LLCMiller Buckfire & Co. LLCMorrisAndersonMorrison & FoersterNational City Capital MarketsNRC Realty Advisors, LLCO’Keefe & AssociatesRCS Real Estate AdvisorsRothschild, Inc. Sitrick And CompanySkadden Arps Slate Meagher & Flom LLPStutman, Treister & Glatt PCTatum LLCVersa Capital ManagementWest, a Thomson Reuters businessWeil Gotshal & Manges LLPWinston & Strawn LLP

Additional Convention SponsorsEvent sponsors provide financial support for TMA’s international conferences. In addition to those sponsors listed in the agenda, the following sponsors have also generously provided support for the TMA 2008 Annual Convention: Aon Risk Services, Inc. (Audio CDs) Versa Capital Management (Convention Bags) Executive Sounding Board Associates Inc. (Lanyards)

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BBK (Pocket Agenda) FTI Consulting, Inc. (Program Book/CD-Rom) Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom LLP (Program Book/CD-Rom) Deloitte Financial Advisory Services LLP (Room keys) National City Capital Markets (The Wall Street Journal Room Drop – Tuesday) Bond, Schoeneck & King PLLC (The Wall Street Journal Room Drop – Wednesday) Fennemore Craig, P.C. (The Wall Street Journal Room Drop – Wednesday)

20th Anniversary Convention Partnership ProgramBased upon inquiry and feedback, the 20th Anniversary Convention has created a unique partnering program for this celebration. Firms interested in participating should contact Joe Karel at jkarel@turnaround.org or 312-242-6039 for further information.

GENERAL INFORMATIONDrink TicketsEach registered attendee of the 2008 Annual Convention (including individuals registered for the Spouse/Guest Full Registration fee) will receive six complimentary drink tickets with their on-site registration materials. Individuals registered for the Spouse/Guest Event Pass will receive four complimentary drink tickets. Drink tickets are required for the following events only:

Opening Reception (Monday, October 27) Gala Cocktail Reception (Tuesday, October 28).

Drink tickets are not required at any other events. Drink tickets are for alcoholic beverages only (includes beer, wine and liquor). Soft drinks, juice and water are available at no charge. The bars at the receptions that require drink tickets will not take cash. Additional drink tickets may be purchased at the TMA registration desk. Tickets will only be sold in books of six for $40 per book.

Cyber CafeStay connected while away from the office at TMA’s Cyber Café. Connect to the Internet, check email or update and print documents on one of several computer workstations. The Cyber Café is located in the TMA registration area and will be open during registration desk hours.

Attire Educational Sessions: Business Casual Social Events: Business 20th Anniversary Industry Celebratory Dinner: Business/CocktailBusiness Casual: For men, includes cotton pants such as khakis, polo-type or button-down collared shirts, sport coats. For women, includes slacks or cotton pants, button-down shirts or top. Business (After Five/Cocktail Attire): For men, includes collared, button-down shirts, suit and tie. For women, includes pant/skirt suits or dresses.

CONTINUING EDUCATION CREDITEducational sessions at the 2008 Annual Convention provide an overview of topics relevant to the practice of corporate renewal. There is no prerequisite or advance study necessary to attend the 2008 Annual Convention or to qualify for continuing education credit. The 2008 Annual Convention is a “group-live” educational offering. For information regarding administrative policies such as complaints or refunds, please contact TMA at 1-312-578-6900.

Convention Program (excludes Advanced Educational Session) CPAs —maximum of 7.5 hours of CPE CTPs – maximum of 7.5 hours of CPE Attorneys—7.5 hours (50-minute hour) or 6.25 hours (60-minute hour). CLE applications are pending with individual

state bars. TMA cannot guarantee state bar approval. Please visit www.turnaround.org for updates. Advanced Educational Session CPE—maximum 1.5 hours CTPs—maximum 1.5 hours CLE —1.8 hours (50-minute hour) or 1.5 hours (60-minute hour).Body of Knowledge Courses CPE—maximum 6.5 hours

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CTPs—maximum 6.5 hours CLE —upon request, TMA can apply to individual states for the law section The Turnaround Management Association is registered with the National Association of State Boards of Accountancy as a sponsor of continuing professional education on the National Registry of CPE Sponsors. State boards of accountancy have final authority on the acceptance of individual courses for CPE credit. Complaints regarding sponsors may be addressed to The National Registry of CPE Sponsors, 150 Fourth Avenue North. Ste. 700, Nashville, TN 37219-2417. Website: www.nasba.org.

VISIT THE EXHIBIT HALLAnnual convention exhibitors provide critical services to corporate renewal professionals. Don’t miss this opportunity to learn how more than 80 service providers, including investors, asset-based lenders, accounts receivable outsourcing professionals, appraisers, real-estate consultants, liquidators and advisors, among others, will benefit your business. If you have questions about exhibiting at the 2008 Annual Convention, please contact Joe Karel at 1-312-242-6039 or jkarel@turnaround.org.

Exhibit Hall Hours Monday, October 27, 5:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m. Tuesday, October 28, 9:45 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.; 2:30 p.m. – 7:15 p.m. Wednesday, October 29, 7:30 a.m. – 11:00 a.m.

Past ExhibitorsABF JournalAccuVal Associates, IncorporatedAlliance Cost ContainmentAssociation of Machinery and Equipment Appraisers

(AMEA)American Bankruptcy Institute (ABI)Association of Insolvency and Restructuring Advisors

(AIRA)Atlas Partners, LLCThe Atwell CompaniesBayside CapitalBibby Financial Services Inc.Bourget & AssociatesThe Branford GroupBridge Finance GroupBrown Gibbons Lang & Co.Brownfield Restoration Group, LLCCapital Recovery Group LLCCapitalSourceCarVal InvestorsCentury Services (USA) Inc.Chirch Global, LLCCommercial Finance Association (CFA)Commercial Law League of America CLLA)ComVestCSC DiligenzThe Deal, LLCDoveBid Valuation ConsultantsDow Jones & Co.EMCC, Inc.Emerald Technology Valuations, LLCEmpire Valuation Consultants LLCEuler Hermes ACIFGI FinanceFirst American Title Insurance CompanyGarnet Capital Advisors, LLC

GoIndustry USAGordon Brothers GroupGreat American GroupGreystoneHRH/Thilman FilippiniThe Hilco OrganizationHunt Special Situations Group, L.P.Insight EquityInternational Sureties, Ltd.Keen Consultants, LLCKoster Industries, Inc.LFC Group of CompaniesLibra Securities, LLCLiquid Asset Partners LLCMedical Capital CorporationMelville Capital Life SettlementsMerrill Lynch CapitalMesirow FinancialMohawk MachineryNational City Business CreditNew Generation ResearchNorthern Healthcare Capital LLCNRC Realty Advisors, LLCOSI OutsourcingPrime Locations LLCRabin WorldwideRepublic Financial CorporationRCS Real Estate AdvisorsRitchie Brothers AuctioneersRSM McGladrey Financial Process OutsourcingSB Capital Group, LLCSM Financial Services CorporationSTAG Capital PartnersThe Schonbraun McCann GroupStrategic Auction AllianceSummit Investment Management

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Sun Capital Group, Inc.Textron Financial Business CreditTiger Valuation Services LLCTowerHunter Executive SearchTranzon LLC

W.W. Williams DistributionWachovia Capital FinanceWindham ProfessionalsWoodside Capital

GROUND TRANSPORTATIONThe New Orleans Marriott is located approximately 15 miles from Louis Armstrong International Airport (MSY).

Taxicab ServiceTaxicabs are available on the lower level of MSY, outside the baggage claim area. Taxicab fare to the Marriott is approximately $28 for one or two persons, with a travel time of approximately 25 minutes, depending on traffic. There is a $12 fee, per passenger, for three or more passengers. A $1.00 fuel surcharge is added to the total fare, and certain baggage may be subject to an additional charge.

Shuttle ServiceAirport Shuttle New Orleans offers service between MSY and hotels in the French Quarter, including the Marriott, for a fee of $15/person each way or $30/person round-trip. Three bags per person may be transported. Call 1-866-596-2699 or 504-522-3500 for further details or to make a reservation. A reservation is recommended at least 24 hours in advance of your departing flight to ensure timely departure to the airport. At MSY, ticket booths are located on the lower level in the baggage claim area. Visit http://www.airportshuttleneworleans.com for more information.

Sedan ServiceTo arrange private car service, contact Limousine Livery by calling 1-504-561-8777 at least three hours prior to departure. Approximate cost is $100 each way, inclusive of gratuities, fuel surcharges and service charges. There is a $25 surcharge for service between 12:00 a.m. and 5:00 a.m. Sedan service is not readily available at the airport. Advance reservations are required.

Driving from MSY to the New Orleans MarriottFollow signs for I-10E. Take I-10E to Exit 234B toward Poydras St/Superdome. Turn left onto Camp Street. Take Camp Street to Canal Street. Turn right on Canal Street. Make a u-turn on Canal Street to enter the driveway of the Marriott.

Parking at the New Orleans MarriottValet parking is available for $33/day with unlimited in/out service. Self-parking is not available.

Car RentalIf you plan to rent a car in the New Orleans area, please note that TMA members may receive as much as 10 percent off regular car rental rates from Avis. For more information, call Avis at 1-800-331-1212. Individuals calling from outside the United States may find the appropriate phone number for the country from which they are calling by visiting www.avis.com and selecting Customer Service, then Feedback/Worldwide Phone Numbers. Mention identification number V368995 to the telephone agent to take advantage of the TMA member discount.

DESTINATION NEW ORLEANSThe cultural riches and sensual indulgences that have always defined New Orleans continue to flourish and thrive. The cities eccentricities are born from a rich heritage, respectfully and indelibly woven into the fabric of everyday life. New Orleans continues to welcome visitors with a genuine hospitality and singular flair. The city’s intricate mix of cultures creates a chameleon destination and, with so many aspects to its character, New Orleans can fulfill everyone’s desires. Below is a sampling of all that this historic city has to offer. Visit www.neworleanscvb.com for more information.

Art, Architecture and Attractions One of the Gulf South’s finest art museums and sculpture gardens, the New Orleans Museum of Art features an

outstanding collection of world art and an expansive Faberge gallery. For details about exhibits and events, visit www.noma.org.

The Ogden Museum of Southern Art is home to the largest and most comprehensive collection of Southern art in the world, exhibiting and interpreting the art of the South within the context of the region’s history and culture. Visit www.ogdenmuseum.org for details.

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One of the top five facilities in the country, Audubon Zoo is home to more than 2,000 animals in their natural habitats, including a rare white alligator. Visit www.auduboninstitute.org for details.

Audubon Aquarium of the Americas offers a glimpse of sea life, with impressive exhibits of sharks, jellyfish, penguins, otters and New Orleans’ other rare white alligator. Visit www.auduboninstitute.org for details.

Oak Alley Plantation, a National Historic Landmark, is famous for its alley of 300-year old live oak trees leading up to this classic Greek-revival style antebellum home. End your visit at the Oak Alley Restaurant for a taste of traditional Cajun and Creole cuisine. Visit www.oakalleyplantation.com for details.

Tours The New Orleans Ghost Tour offers theatrical, historical and entertaining walking tours of the French Quarter

and Garden District. Experience locations associated with ghostly apparitions, paranormal activity and the supernatural. Visit www.neworleansghosttour.com for details.

As described by Frommer’s New Orleans, Historic New Orleans Tours, Inc. “is the place to go for authenticity rather than sensationalism.” Tours of the French Quarter, Garden District, Cemetery Voodoo and Haunted Spots offer a rich history of the city. Visit www.tourneworleans.com for details.

Cajun Pride Swamp Tours offer a fun and scenic way to experience swamp and wildlife refuge. Learn about the Louisiana Wetlands and its wildlife inhabitants, particularly the life and habits of the American alligator. Visit www.cajunprideswamptours.com for details.

Events The 10th Annual Voodoo Music Experience attracts fans from around the world to enjoy some of the most

celebrated artists in the music world today. From October 24 – 26, more than 140 bands will entertain, including Stone Temple Pilots, R.E.M. and The Neville Brothers. Visit www.thetenthritual.com for details.

Arts Market of New Orleans features handmade, affordable art from local and regional artists and artisans. Between 50 and 100 artists display their wares each month. Arts Market also features live entertainment, dining and children’s activities areas. Visit www.artscouncilneworleans.org for details.

Shopping The country’s oldest public market, the French Market, offers shopping, entertainment and regional cuisine

along the riverfront in the celebrated French Quarter. Visit www.frenchmarket.org for details. Magazine Street, known locally as the “Street of Dreams,” offers six miles of eclectic shops, hip boutiques, art

studios, spas and restaurants that span the gamut from offbeat to upscale, shabby to chic – all tucked into charming row houses, Victorian cottages and renovated warehouses. Visit www.magazinestreet.com for details.

The Shops at Canal Place offers a stunning variety of world-class shops and cafes, including Saks Fifth Avenue, Brooks Brothers and Williams-Sonoma. Visit www.theshopsatcanalplace.com for details.

Music and DiningNew Orleans is the birthplace of jazz, a melting pot of musical inspiration and innovation. Music is an indelible part of the city’s history, an important facet of its identity and one of the most colorful threads in its cultural tapestry. From street performers to intimate clubs, jazz funerals to festivals, symphonies to rock concerts, music permeates and enriches the city life.

Some people eat to live. New Orleanians live to eat. New Orleans is a veritable melting pot of cuisines. From renowned restaurants such as Galatoire’s and Commander’s Palace to neighborhood hotspots like Clancy’s and Muriel’s, New Orleans offers a menu to match every culinary passion.

As of May 2008, 103 live music clubs and more than 850 restaurants were open. Visit www.neworleanscvb.com and select “Restaurants” and “Music and All That Jazz” to find the spots best suited for you.

The New Orleans MarriottThis outstanding hotel rises 41 stores and boasts spectacular views of the downtown skyline. Proudly unveiling the completion of a $38 million renovation, the New Orleans Marriott reflects the unique spirit and rich culture of the Crescent City. This landmark hotel is located at the edge of the historic French Quarter, and features 1,329 beautifully appointed guest rooms and suites, complemented by a sparkling Concierge Lounge and revamped lobby. Discover everything needed for a satisfying stay, including the fine dining of 5 Fifty 5, serving a fresh approach to Louisiana

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cuisine, a chick wine bar, and an on-site Starbucks, FedEx Kinko’s business center, and fully-equipped health club. Guests are positioned steps from Jackson Square and Bourbon Street. Discover the synthesis of business and pleasure at the esteemed Marriott New Orleans Hotel in the French Quarter.

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QUESTIONS?Executive DirectorLinda Delgadillo, CAE 1-312-578-6900 or ldelgadillo@turnaround.org

Convention Registration, Substitution, Cancellation Angela Worlds 1-312-242-6035 or aworlds@turnaround.org

Overall Convention, Speakers, Student Paper CompetitionLaura Ivaldi 1-312-242-6030 or livaldi@turnaround.org

Certification ProgramNicole Gibby 1-312-242-6034 or ngibby@turnaround.org

Event Sponsorship, Exhibit Hall, Cornerstone ProgramJoe Karel 1-312-242-6039 or jkarel@turnaround.org

Public RelationsCecilia Green, APR, CAE 1-312-242-6031 or cgreen@turnaround.org

Chapter Relations Mike McCarthy, CAE 1-312-242-6038 or mmccarthy@turnaround.org

MembershipMary Carravallah 1-312-242-6037 or mcarravallah@turnaround.org

Turnaround and Transaction AwardsDonna Steigerwald 1-312-242-6040 or dsteigerwald@turnaround.org

Butler-Cooley Teaching AwardsMichele Drayton 1-312-242-6044 or mdrayton@turnaround.org