Event Description: TELSE Fall Convention is to be held from October 24-26, 2021 at the Grand Hotel in Point Clear, Alabama. TELSE is comprised of telecommunications and broadband providers in Alabama and Mississippi. One of the purposes of the convention is to provide education regarding key topics of interest in the communications industry. TELSE expects approximately 150 individuals to attend the conference, representing a wide range of telecommunications providers, suppliers and other key players in the communications industry. This year, TELSE has invited two members of the Alabama legislature who it expects to attend and participate, Representative Randell Shedd and Senator Donnie Chasteen. They will serve an integral part of the educational sessions, participating in a panel discussion regarding Alabama's new legislation creating the Alabama Digital Expansion Authority and other initiatives to expand broadband access in Alabama. TELSE will offer to provide these invited public officials up to two nights lodging, on-site hospitality, and meals as part of the conference. The current conference agenda is enclosed with this request. The conference is funded by registration fees paid by TELSE members and business sponsorships. A list of sponsors is enclosed with this request and will be updated if needed. The sponsorships range from $250 to $1300.