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PARTICIPANTS Important aspects of the Advanced Government Finance Institute are the diversity of its participants,the setting that enables them to learn from one another,and the opportunity to make enduring professional friendships. The 1992 Advanced Institute brought together participants from 19 states,Ontario,Puerto Rico,and Australia. More than one-third of them were the chief or assistant chief finance officer of their jurisdiction;14 percent were the treasurer or comptroller;and 12 percent were thedirector or assistant director of budget. They came from cities both large and small;from counties,townships and villages;school districts,special districts and authorities;and two were from state governments. Participants in past Institutes have called it the best professional development program they have ever attended. From the 1992 program evaluations come these comments: • 'Td advise all government CFOs to attend." • "One of the best week's work I have ever accomplished." • "I have attended two other universities with similar programs,and this was a Cadillac." • "An excellent way to inject a research/academic perspective into the profession." • "I give it an A+and encourage others to attend." LOCATION The location of the Institute program—in the heart of the University of Wisconsin—Madison campus—has been enthusiastically acclaimed by attendees. Participants are housed in the Wisconsin Center Guest House,overlook- ing Lake Mendota,and classroom work takes place in nearby University buildings. All are within walking distance of the University's Lakeside Terrace and recreational facilities,as well as the shops,cafés,and bookstores of State Street and the capitol square,the site of local markets and gathering place for concerts. EXTRA CURRICULAR ACTIVITY As in past years,a social event will be arranged for Thursday evening;preliminary plans are for a visit to Frank Lloyd Wright's home,Taliesin,and Hillside School followed by a dinner at a restaurant designed by Wright. TUITION The Institute fee of$1,250 covers tuition,housing and meals at Institute facilities,notebook,and sponsored activities from the afternoon of Sunday,July 18th through noon,Friday,July 23rd. HOW TO APPLY Admission to the Advanced Government Finance Institute is by application,and participation is limited to 50 attendees in order to sustain the concentrated,interactive nature of the program.Selection of participants will be made on the basis of their experience in government,types of positions held,and order of application. Preference • will be given to applicants who currently hold government positions. Applications for enrollment are available from GFOA's Washington office;contact Barbara Weiss or Nancy Gleason at GFOA, 1750 K Street,NW,Suite 200,Washington,DC 20006(telephone:202/429-2750;fax:202/429- 2755). APPLICATIONS WILL BE ACCEPTED NO LATER THAN JUNE 25, 1993 PARTICIPATION IS LIMITED;EARLY APPLICATION IS ADVISED