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January 2003
Table of Contents
Message from HOD Chair
Annual Symposium Preparations
Annual Symposium Activities
Core Curriculum Update
CPG Implementation Tool Kit
2002 Winter Conference
Upcoming Events

AMDA's 26th Annual Symposium Preparations

Registration

The 2003 AMDA Annual Symposium is just a few short weeks away. If you have not already registered for the meeting, we will only be accepting registrations through February 21, 2003. After that, you are welcome to register for the meeting on site at the Orlando World Center Marriott beginning Wednesday, March 5. If you have questions regarding registration, please contact AMDA at 410/740-9743 or Laurie Wilson, Registrar, at lpwilson@amda.com.

Hotel Information

The Marriott Orlando World Center Hotel will serve as the headquarters for AMDA's 26th Annual Symposium. This deluxe 200-acre resort is set in a lush tropical setting. The hotel offers swimming with 4 pools, 2 children's pools, 10 restaurants and lounges ranging from fine to casual dining, 24-hour room service, spa services, 24-hour fitness center, tennis, golf, and daily resort activities.

Discount Disney Theme Park Tickets

There is still time to purchase discount tickets to the Orlando attractions.

For online information on the Orlando area attraction ticket prices, including Walt Disney World, Universal Studios and Sea World, go to http://amda.ticketstours.com.

Attraction tickets must be ordered by February 22, 2003, as the tickets are shipped directly to you in advance of the meeting.

The hotel is located at 8701 World Center Drive, Orlando, FL 32821. The phone number is 407/239-4200. Our group room rate is $219 for single occupancy and $239 for double occupancy. All rooms have private balconies with patio furniture.

AMDA's room block has sold out. Individuals may contact the hotel at 800-621-0638 to see if any rooms have become available due to cancellations. Alternative accommodations can be found by contacting the Orlando Convention & Visitors Bureau at 407-363-5872, or by e-mail to info@orlandocvb.com.

Travel Discounts

AMDA has negotiated discounts with Delta Airlines and Southwest Airlines for the Annual Symposium. Delta Airlines is offering special rates, which allow you a 5% discount off Delta's published round-trip fares. By purchasing your ticket 60 days prior to your departure date, you can receive an additional 5% bonus discount. To take advantage of these discounts, call Delta Meeting Network Reservations at 800/241-6760, Monday-Sunday, 8:00 am-11:00 pm (EST) and refer to File Number 192592A.

Southwest Airlines offers a 10% discount off most fares for air travel to and from AMDA's 26th Annual Symposium. Call Southwest Airlines Group and Meetings Reservations at 800/433-5368, and reference the assigned AMDA ID Code #J7700. Reservations Sales Agents are available 7:00 am-8:00 pm (CST) Monday through Friday, or 8:30 am-5:30 pm (CST) Saturday and Sunday. Reservations must be made five or more days prior to the travel to take advantage of the Southwest offer.

Airport

The Orlando International Airport is approximately 17 miles from the World Center Marriott. A taxicab ride is approximately $38 one way. Convenient and affordable transfer between the Orlando International Airport and the Orlando World Center Marriott is offered by the Mears Transportation Group. AMDA will include discounted coupons for roundtrip fares in the attendee confirmation materials. Simply proceed to one of the Mears Motor Shuttle ticket booths, located in the baggage claim area to redeem your coupon. Shuttles depart every 30 minutes from the airport. Roundtrip shuttle service is $25 per person w/coupon.

Class   Daily     Weekly   Weekend/Daily
Compact $38.99 $124.99 $32.99
Intermediate $40.99 $157.99 $34.99
Full Size 4 Door $46.99 $195.99 $40.99
Mini Van $51.99 $259.99 $55.99
(Taxes, local government surcharge and/or optional items,
additional driver fee and refueling are extra.)
Car Rentals

AMDA has made special arrangements with Avis Rent-A-Car to provide discounted rentals during your stay. Applicable rates are summarized on the table at right.

To make a reservation, please call Avis at 800-331-1600 or online at www.avis.com. Please mention Avis Worldwide Discount number J628016 to receive the discounted group rates.

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