TIMELINE SUGGESTIONS FOR REGIONAL CONFERENCE PLANNERS:
		Hoping this timeline might help.  Please add to it if you want or make suggestions.
		10 weeks prior – finalize list of everyone from the broader community that you want to receive fliers and emails. Hunt up new names! Don't forget colleges, religious leaders, local elected officials, grassroots groups, business leaders!
		9 weeks prior-finalize Program Registration Fliers to printer
		8 weeks prior- take fliers to printer
		7 weeks prior- mail or send to TCSW for bulk mail if you want that, TCSW State can send out a blast email if you want.
		6 weeks prior-program flier received by addressees,
		5 weeks prior-get out all press releases and line up TV/Radio interviews. TCSW State can send out your press releases.
		4 weeks prior-communicate with Presenters and Moderators on Final Details for conference,
		Send invitations to community leaders, program officers at foundations in your area, religious leaders, all legislative delegation from your area, economic development folks, etc..
		Send email blast to all nonprofit nonmembers or others on your list as a reminder. State can send if you give us list.
		3 weeks prior-send final program to printer with all Ads, Advocacy Awards, etc.
		1 week prior-finalize rooms for sessions and print any needed handouts.