Please register by September 5th, 2007: Online: https://www.ncsl.org/programs/seminars/nlpes2007.htm On Site: Charleston Marriott Town Center Fax: (303) 364-7811 Mail: NCSL Registration/ Accounting 7700 E. First Place Denver, CO 80230 Download Conference Brochure/ Registration Form Hotel Reservations A block of rooms has been reserved at: Charleston Marriott Town Center 200 Lee Street East Charleston, West Virginia 25301 Phone: (304) 345-6500 or 1-800-228-9290 Rate: $109 single/double plus tax Hotel Reservation Deadline: August 27, 2007 Please make your hotel reservations directly with the Charleston Marriott Town Center by calling (304) 345-6500 or 1-800-228-9290 and indicate that you are attending the “NCSL NLPES Conference” to receive a room rate of $109 single or double, plus tax. Reservations must be held by a credit card. To make your reservations online, visit the Charleston Marriott Town Center and in the "Group code" box enter the code: PESPESA. Using this code will ensure the conference rate of $109. The deadline for making hotel reservations, by phone or online, is August 27, 2007. After that date, reservations will be accepted based on room availability. If the Marriott is unable to accomodate you, these hotels in Charleston are listed in order of proximity to the Marriott Town Center: Embassy Suites Charleston 300 Court Street Charleston, West Virginia 25301 Phone: 1-800-362-2779 Embassy Suites is very close (approximately one block) from the Marriott. Embassy Suites has rooms available Monday, September 17 and Friday, September 21 in addition to the regular conference dates. The following hotels are several blocks away, and may require transportation to the Marriott. Holiday Inn Express 100 Civic Center Drive Charleston, West Virginia 25301 Phone: 1-800-448-2296 Hampton Inn 1 Virginia Street West Charleston, West Virginia 25302 Phone: 1-800-560-7809 or 1-800-445-8667 NCSL Airfare Airline discounts are available through Andavo Travel, NCSL’s official travel headquarters, by calling (800) 825-3283. Andavo Travel maintains a 24-hour toll-free line for changes and emergencies. Ground Transportation The Charleston Marriott Town Center is located 7 miles from Charleston’s Yeager Airport. Taxi fare is approximately $8 one way.The Marriott provides free shuttle service between the airport and hotel. Courtesy phones are located at the luggage carousel. General Information Casual attire is appropriate for all seminar events, but please do not wear shorts to the conference sessions. Be sure to bring a sweater or light jacket, evenings and meeting rooms may be cool. White Water Rafting Registration Options and Costs are as follows: Whitewater - Lower New Express T-8 ($55.60 per person) Hawks Nest Lake Senior Float Trip ($52.85 per person) New River Bike Half Day ($79.00 per person, must have 2 sign-ups) Hard Rock Climbing Half Day ($75.00 per person, must have 2 sign-ups) Additional Costs Include : Buffet dinner at Smokey’s on the Gorge ($25.24 per person) Bus trip to and from the New River Gorge ($10.00) Box lunch ($7.25) To register, call Kari at 1-800-252-7784 or email reservations@class-vi.com. The customer number is: 1293600. The reservation number is: 53403. Attire for Rafting and Float Trips Flexible, secure footwear is required (old sneakers, river sandals - rubber soled with ankle straps or rubber swim shoes). Swim booties are available for rental. Comfortable swimwear, a ball cap or visor, sunglasses and sunscreen are suggested. Layer over the swimwear with wool or polypropylene long johns, shorts and a windbreaker. Wool or Polartec socks will keep feet warm under sandals. Layered clothing should not be cotton. Sleeveless wetsuits that cover from the ankle to chest, including a jacket, may be rented for $20. Contact Information Visit: https://www.ncsl.org/programs/seminars/nlpes2007.htm Registration: registration@ncsl.org or call (303) 856-1445 Program: Bob Boerner (303) 856-1353 or bob.boerner@ncsl.org West Virginia/General Info: John Sylvia or Michael Midkiff, email: jsylvia@mail.wvnet.edu or micmdkff@mail.wvnet.edu |