General Information
Hotel
255 Courtland Street NE
Atlanta, GA 30303
The Hilton Atlanta hotel offers the ideal setting for business or pleasure in downtown Atlanta, GA. Just 15 minute from the Hartsfield-Jackson International Airport and conveniently located near the Georgia World Congress Center and various other attractions, the Hilton Atlanta is the perfect location for our 2010 Annual Conference.
Conference Dates
March 17-21, 2010
Registration
Registration for the conference is scheduled to open on October 12, 2009. Participants may pay for their registrations via check, money order, or major credit card (Visa, MasterCard, Discover). Registration will be available via downloadable registration form or members can register by calling the office during regular business hours at (703) 519-2045. Registration dates and fees are listed below.
Early Registration: October 19th- December 31st
Full Conference Rates: $315- BPD Members; $545- Non BPD Members
One Day Rates: $175- BPD Members; $225- Non BPD Members
Regular Registration: January 1st- February 4th
Full Conference Rates: $365- BPD Members; $595- Non BPD Members
One Day Rates: $225-BPD Members; $275-Non BPD Members
Onsite Registration: March 17th-21st
Full Conference Rates: $365-BPD Members; $595- Non BPD Members
One Day Rates: $225-BPD Members; $275-Non BPD Members
Food Functions
Wednesday, March 17th: Pre-Conference Luncheon
See Registration Form for cost
Wednesday, March 17th: Opening Reception (Light Hors d'oeuvres)
Cost included for full conference registrants. See Registration Form for cost of additional tickets
Thursday, March 18th: President's Breakfast (Continental)
Cost included for conference registrants
Saturday, March 20th: Closing Banquet (Plated Dinner)
Cost included for full conference registrants. See Registration Form for cost of additional tickets
Hotel Reservations
The Hilton Atlanta is offering the following room rates for the conference:
Single $160.00
Double $ 160.00
Triple $ 170.00
Quad $ 180.00
Hotel Reservation can be made electronically through Hilton's online reservation site by clicking here. The deadline for reservations at the group rate is February 12, 2010. Reservations made after this date are subject to availability and the prevailing Hilton rate
Ground transportation
Ground transportation is available to and from the airport. Prices are advertised as follows:
Bus Service $16.50
Limousine $75.00
Subway/Rail $1.75
Taxi $30.00
Avis Rent-a-Car has been chosen as the official airline for the 2010 Annual Conference. Participants can save 5-25% off of their car reservations for the meeting. To reserve your vehicle, visit www.avis.com or call 888-754-8878 and reference the Avis Worldwide Discount (AWD) Number G027908.
Driving Directions from Hartsfield Jackson International Airport (12 miles):
From 75/85 North, take exit #248C (Andrew Young Boulevard). Bear left at 2nd light. Take a right at Piedmont, left at 2nd light onto Baker, 1 block up left onto Courtland to the hotel entrance on left.
Weather
March high temperatures average around 65 degrees with lows around 44 degrees. Visitors are most comfortable with light jackets or coats.
Congratulations to Susan Allen from the University of Mississippi for picking the theme for the 2010 Annual Conference!