SOJOURNER TRUTH EDUCATION TOUR TO BATTLE CREEK, MI
Sojourner Truth is NANBPWC’s National icon. Join us for an exciting pre-convention cultural enrichment tour to Battle Creek, Michigan to celebrate the life of Sojourner Truth. We will see the statue created by Tina Allen, the creator of our Striding Sojourner Truth Pin and visit other artwork and sites depicting Battle Creek’s important role on the Underground Railroad. A memorial service at Sojourner Truth’s grave site is also planned. Lunch is included.
Date: Monday, July 28, 2008
Time: 8 am – 5:30 pm [Bus departs Marriott Hotel promptly at 8:15 am.]
Costs: $50 per Adult; $40 per Youth [includes lunch]
SPACE IS LIMITED REGISTER NOW!
Order your commemorative T-Shirt or Polo Shirt on your registration form
Downtown Detroit - General Motors World Headquarters
East Jefferson and Brush
Detroit, Michigan 48243
313- 568-8000
Room Rate: $119.00/night [plus 15% local and state taxes]
You may make your reservations by clicking the link below or by calling Marriott Hotel Reservations directly at 1-800-228-9290. Please inform the reservation agent that you will be attending The National Association of Negro Business and Professional Women’s Club’s National Convention.
The cut-off date for making reservations to guarantee a room at the convention group rate is Monday, July 7, 2008. After this date, reservations will be accepted on room availability at the prevailing hotel rate. Cancellations must be received by the hotel 72 hours prior to arrival to avoid being charged one night’s room and tax.
Save $5 a day up to $25 off your meeting rental.Plus, receive your standard member discount, as well as all theother Hertz benefits. Special offer is valid July 19 – August 10, 2008.
AMTRAK
1-800 872-7245 or contact your local travel agent
Convention Fare Code: X42S-935
Amtrak offers a 10% discount off the lowest available rail fare to Detroit, MI,July 23, 2008 – August 6, 2008.
GROUND TRANSPORTATION
AIRPORT GROUND TRANSPORTATION
Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport [DTW] is approximately 21 miles (25–30 minutes driving time) from the Marriott Detroit at the Renaissance Center Hotel. Samples of ground transportation available from the airport to downtown are: Checker Sedan www.checkersedan.com; 800-351-5466 is $50 one way; Metro Airport Taxi www.metroairporttaxi.org; 800-745-5191 is $41 one way.
Airline Arrival And Departure Times – Coming And Going:
The Registration Form asks for arrival and departure times. We are trying to contract for reduced ground transportation rates for peak arrival and departure times. This requires us to provide arrival and departure information. If you are flying, please include this information on your registration form. If we are successful, you will be contacted regarding arrangements. If you are arriving by charter bus, one person from the club should notify Antoinette Robinson, National Meeting Planner to facilitate the hotel having sufficient staff for a large group, especially if arrival will be at an off-peak time and for information on bus parking availability.
NOTICE OF CONVENTION SPACE AVAILABILITY
Program Journal Ads – Vendors – Exhibitors
OBTAIN FORMS, AGREEMENTS AND ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
Forms and agreements can be obtained from the links on this web page
For additional information contact us at: 202-483-4206
RESERVE YOUR SPACE NOW!
Confirming your space for the 2008 Convention now
assures that you will be a part of this historic occasion.
We welcome first-time and returning participants and contributors.
PROGRAM JOURNAL ADS
The National Association of Negro Business and Professional Women's Clubs, Inc. is now accepting ads for the 2008 Convention Program Journal.
To place a NANBPWC Club, business or individual ad, simply complete the PROGRAM JOURNAL AD FORM and submit it with your ad and payment by June 15, 2008 to the address indicated on the form. Please note no ad will be printed without payment.
If you would like more information, please contact the Program Journal Department at (202) 483-4206 or e-mail bpwjournal@aol.com.
The National Association of Negro Business and Professional Women’s Clubs, Inc. extends an invitation to you to be a vendor, exhibitor and/or Business Fair participant at the 73rd National Convention. As a participant you will have the opportunity to market your business to hundreds of NANBPWC members and the community.
VENDORS
Do you have merchandise you would like to offer for sale to our members and the public? Become a 2008 Convention Vendor. Vendor space is limited and we encourage you to return the Vendor Agreement and your payment early. Space assignment is on a first-come first assigned basis. NANBPWC, Inc. assumes no responsibility for vendor revenue generation.
Only vendors with a current Logo License Agreement are permitted to sell merchandise with The National Association of Negro Business and Professional Women’s Clubs, Incorporated logo, name, acronym or mark. If you are interested in obtaining a license please request an application by sending an e-mail to: ResourceDevelopment@nanbpwc.org. Applications for a Trademark Agreement must be received by June 1.
EXHIBITORS
Do you have information you would like to distribute to our members of the public or would like to participate in our Business Support and Development Fair?
Consider being an exhibitor at our Convention. Items for sale are restricted to the Vendors Hall and are not permitted in the Exhibitor’s area. If you are interested in Exhibitor Space send an e-mail to: ResourceDevelopment@nanbpwc.org.
Are you able to provide information on business options from home-based, service, sales to manufacturing? Do you financing, business services, or training of interest to current and potential business owners? Click on the link below for more information n our one-day Business Fair.
Note: NANBPWC, Inc. will separate vendors [those selling merchandise] from exhibitors [those with information to distribute or advertising future services.
Only vendors/exhibitors with a current Trademark License Agreement are permitted to sell merchandise with The National Association of Negro Business and Professional Women’s Clubs, Incorporated logo, name, acronym or mark. If you are interested in obtaining a license please request an application by sending an e-mail to: ResourceDevelopment@nanbpwc.org. Applications for a Trademark Agreement must be received by June 1.
SPONSORSHIPS AND MARKETING OPPORTUNITIES
The National Association of Negro Business and Professional Women’s Clubs, Inc. for 73 years has depended on the generosity of corporations, business, and individuals to support our many community service projects in the United States and abroad. Our projects are designed and implemented by our members who volunteer to improve our communities. We ask that you take a look at the sponsorship opportunities available for the 73rd National Convention… then take another look at the benefits. We think you will be pleased with both!
