Minneapolis now has space reserved for two weekends: July 9/10-14 and July 23/24-28, 2008

We have these on hold until Sept. 1^st:

A Ballroom in the Convention Center for Friday and Saturday. Hotel rooms and all other convention functions will occur at The Millennium Hotel (rates below). Another block of rooms (100) at the nearby Ramada Inn. 50 singles and 50 doubles at $99 is on hold until Sept. 1st. See further below for other accomodation options.

The Millennium is the closest hotel to the convention center, just 125 steps away. The hotel features 322 comfortably equipped guestrooms inclusive of ten suites. We also provide an indoor pool, sauna and workout suite with state of the art exercise equipment. Parking is available in our ramp adjacent to the hotel and Thrifty Car Rental is onsite for easy convenience.

Function rates without food and beverage to go along with the meeting space, I have indicated the maximum rental fees for the rooms. Note that using the Loring for the general session (We could do the double horse shoe in there), the group is in close proximity to the 4 Avenue rooms, also located on the lower level. Another great aspect of this location is that this area has easy access since we have a great staircase in the lobby of the hotel that leads right to it, or guests can take the elevator. The maximum number in each of the four 810 square foot breakouts is 60 people in theatre style.

We understand your requirements and offer these rates:

Proposed Group Rate

Please note, this rate is not guaranteed until the time of contract and does not include occupancy tax, currently at 13.15%.

The following agenda recaps the meeting space the Millennium can provide for your national meeting on either weekend:

Note meeting room rental for the program above is $12,800. Adding food and beverage to this program will reduce the meeting room rental fees. Total food and beverage minimum for your group will be assessed at a later date. This could be less if the Loring rooms are not needed during the two days the Convention is across the way.

Taxes and service charges do not apply towards the minimum. All meeting space charges are subject to the current taxes as follows: 10.15% for food, 12.65% for all alcoholic beverages, and 7.15% for audio visual equipment. In addition, a service charge of 20% shall be added to all audio visual and food and beverage charges.

We are holding the above room block or meeting space. Note that the rates and prices included in this proposal are valid until Sept. 1st, 2007.

We have been in close communication with the hotel staff and we are confident that the fully unionized Millennium Hotel Minneapolis would be honored to host the Green Party of the United States event. We are confident that they can provide all the necessary components to ensure an enjoyable experience for everyone. If you have any questions or need additional information, please visit our website at www.millenniumhotels.com and feel free to contact me at (612) 359-2214 or by email at emunsell@mill-usa.com.

The Convention Center

The actual convention because of the 1000-1500 person size will need to be held at the Convention Center. It is only 125 steps away from The Millennium Hotel.

If we use no other rooms the cost is:

We do have our Ballroom available for you on July 11 & 12, 2008 and July 25 & 26 on a first option basis

The rental will be $3,750.00 per event day for a total of $7,500.00.

So 12,800

+ 7,500

$20,300 (this is a base rate)

CONVENTION CENTER

A blend of form and function, the Minneapolis Convention Center (MCC) provides aesthetically pleasing and innovative solutions for a variety of events. With nearly 480,000 square feet of exhibit space, 87 column-free meeting rooms, a 28,000-square-foot ballroom, and an auditorium with superb production and flexible technology options, the facility can handle any event from a small meeting to a large convention or trade show.

Conveniently located close to freeways and only 20 minutes from the airport on the southern edge of downtown Minneapolis, the MCC is easy for attendees and exhibitors to find. Plus, the MCC is connected by climate-controlled skyways to the downtown hotels, restaurants and shopping.

The Minneapolis Convention Center (MCC) is actively involved in sustainable business practices. They understand that even small initiatives, when you host over 500 events a year with nearly 900,000 people, can have a major positive impact on the environment.That is why the MCC is proud of their sustainable programs—large and small.

• Environmental Programs
• HVAC and Lighting systems monitored around the clock to save energy
• Food waste sent to a hog farm for use as animal feed
• 50 recyclable material collection receptacles (paper/can/bottle) throughout the building for attendees
• Cardboard compacter – 98% of material is recycled
• Low-flow automatic-flush toilets
• Restroom sinks have spring-loaded faucets
• 100% green cleaning products (except for blood contaminated areas)
• Yard waste goes to a composting center
• Wood waste is used as mulch
• Metal scrap is sent to a recycling center
• Light bulb recycling
• Staff sustainability training on what can be recycled, where and why it’s important

Hotels around convention location

Millennium Hotel Minneapolis

1313 Nicollet Mall

Minneapolis, MN55403-2697

USA

tel: +1 612 332 6000

fax: +1 612 359 2160

reservation: +1 866 866 8086

Nestled in downtown Minneapolis on the tree-lined sidewalks of Nicollet Mall, Millennium Hotel Minneapolis offers convenient access to commercial districts, dining, vibrant nightlife and cultural activities. Connected to Minneapolis Convention Center via enclosed skyway. Minneapolis/St. Paul International Airport is just 20 minutes away. Excellent shopping within blocks of the hotel.

From 94 or 35. Exit 11th Street (NOT 11th Ave.) Take 11th Street to 2nd Avenue. Take left on 2nd Avenue. Turn Right on Nicollet Mall. Hotel is on Right. From 394. Exit 12th Street. Take 12th Street to LaSalle Avenue. Take Right on LaSalle to Grant Street. Take Left on Grant Street to Nicollet Mall. Take Left on Nicollet Mall. Hotel is on Right.

Linked by skyway to the convention center, this hotel is adjacent to Nicollet Mall, downtown's main shopping artery, and 9 blocks from the Warehouse entertainment district and Hennepin theater district.

This pet-friendly hotel offers a popular restaurant, a martini lounge, a business center, an indoor pool, a sauna, and wireless Internet access. An enclosed skyway connects to downtown restaurants and shops.

Guestrooms feature high-speed Internet access, large desks with ergonomic chairs, rich cherry-wood furnishings, gourmet coffee, and angled windows that open fully. In-room spa services are available.

Other options

There are several hotels on the downtown area of Minneapolis and the Convention Center. You are welcome to choose another place to stay besides the convention host hotel. Right acaross the street from the Millennium is the Hyatt (which is not union).

Green homes

We will have a few (very limited) homes available for those who have no other alternatives. They can only be provided on a first come first serve basis for as many homes as we have available.

Camping

Minneapolis can offer group camping sites to over 1200 people in Hennepin County, see www.threeriversparkdistrict.org/reservations/groupcamp.cfm

Minnesota has 66 state parks and 6 state recreational areas—the second oldest state park system in the U.S., after New York www.house.leg.state.mn.us/hrd/issinfo/nrfacts.htm