••••••••••••••••••••••••The 2003 National Mine Rescue, First Aid, Bench and Preshift Contest will be held at the Kentucky Fair and Exposition Center on September 15-19, 2003. We will need field layouts requiring the following; however, exact numbers may vary depending on the problems and will be determined at a later date. 700 Ln/ft. of 3' white drapery 4700 Ln/ft. of 3' high solid blue drapery 5800 Ln/ft. of 3' high solid red drapery 1500 Ln/ft. of 8' high solid white drapery 100 Ln/ft. of 8' high solid red/blue drapery to make three sided booths in five fields • Please note that in certain specified areas the drapery will need to be dropped one foot from the floor. The exact number of tables and chairs will be subject to change depending on number of participants which will be determined at a later date. Five 4' tables Two rear lit bi-level registrations counters 20' wide by 12' tall, or equivalent, entrance way marquee with lighted graphics. Possibly decorated at the base with greenery, foliage or whatever will be appropriate Ten easels to support clock boards that are 3' x 4' Ninety-eight 8' by 30" display tables Twelve 4', 6', 8' undraped display tables for fields and offices Three 8' x 24" x 30" red draped tables Three 6' x 24" x 30" red draped tables Two 6' x 24" x 30" blue draped tables Five hundred and ten Samsonite, or equivalent, folding chairs One 22" x 32" Message board w/easel One 22" x 32" banquet sign-mounted on a cork board One 22" x 32" directory sign One 22" x 32" seminar sign Five individual aisle signs with National Contest logo Number TBD: 10 x 10 exhibit booths with one 8' red draped table and two chairs Number TBD: Easels Number TBD: 7" x 44" identification signs Number TBD: Three line signs Number TBD: 3' x 5' state flags Four flatbed carts Three heavy AV carts-skirted Shimmery mylar backdrop for Awards Banquet Additional miscellaneous items may be needed based on determinations in July. Field personnel will be in the South Wing on Saturday and Sunday, September 13-14, to measure and mark corner locations on the floor for each layout. On Sunday morning, your personnel will begin working and placing the tubing and drapes at areas which we will designate. Setup in the Lobby, Concourse, Registration Area and South Wing Conference Center must be complete prior to 4:00 p.m. on Sunday. All setup in South Wing must be complete prior to 4:00 p.m. on Monday. The Bench and First Aid Contests will begin at 8:00 a.m. on Monday in the South Wing Conference Center. The Mine Rescue Contest will begin at 8:00 a.m. on September 16-18, in the South Wing. After the day’s events on September 16-18, minor changes will be necessary in the field (drapery) configurations located in the South Wing. Exact sketches of each day’s drapery layout will be provided prior to the Contest. You must provide personnel to complete such changes at the conclusion of each day’s events. After the day’s events on September 18, the South Wing will be reset for a Preshift Contest which will begin at 8:00 a.m. on Friday, September 19. Dismantling of the South Wing fields may begin at the completion of the Contest on Friday, September 19, which is usually between 2:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. We do not have the space leased on Saturday, September 20; therefore, all material must be removed from the Kentucky Fair and Exposition Center by 4:00 p.m. on Friday unless you work out other arrangements with KFEC personnel. No telephone request will be accepted. Fax number is (304) 256-3350 or (304)256-3332. **All response should be addressed to the contact person Lisa Fondale. Request will not be honored after the date of July 7, 2003.**

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