AGA’s 56th
Annual Professional Development Conference & Exposition will take place
June 24-27, 2007 at the Nashville Convention Center, located at 601
Commerce Street, Nashville, TN 37203.
Business casual
attire is appropriate for all conference activities. Since meeting room
temperatures vary, we recommend you bring a sweater or jacket to the
sessions. Nashville’s average high temperature in June is 87° and the
average low is 65°. Temperatures may vary from day to day so please plan
accordingly.
Please remember to
wear your badge when attending AGA functions. This allows you access to
conference events, including the Exhibit Hall. Your badge is proof of
registration; without it, you will not be allowed to participate in any
conference activities. Guests must be accompanied by a registered
attendee. There are no exceptions to this policy.
Should you need
assistance during the conference, please stop by the registration desk
or look for AGA staff. In cases of a medical emergency, you may also
dial “0” on any house phone.
A message board
will be located near the registration desk and will be available
throughout the conference for posting messages for conference attendees.
AGA does not have the ability to deliver messages directly to attendees,
so we ask that you check the message board occasionally.
In an emergency, we
will do our best to locate attendees in the meeting rooms at the beginning
and end of each session. However, sessions will not be interrupted, so
please remember to check the message board and/or voice mail during breaks.
For your
convenience, a lost and found box will be kept at the registration desk.
Bring found items or report lost items to the registration desk. AGA
will not be responsible for lost personal property.
For the comfort
and health of all attendees, smoking is not permitted at any AGA
function. This includes educational sessions, the Exhibit Hall and
receptions.
Recognizing the
emphasis on networking through receptions and social events and the
potential for alcohol abuse, AGA encourages attendees to drink
responsibly. Supporting this policy, AGA offers nonalcoholic beverages
at all functions where alcohol is served. Alcohol will not be served to
anyone under 21.
As a courtesy to
speakers and other attendees, please refrain from the use of pagers or
cell phones during presentations. We ask that you kindly turn off your
phone/pager or set it to vibrate only and leave the session if you
receive a call or page.
AGA will do its
best to accommodate special meal requests for the luncheons. Please be
sure to indicate on your registration form if you have any food
allergies or dietary restrictions (i.e. diabetic, low salt, kosher,
vegetarian, etc.) Attendees that submit a request at least two weeks
before the conference will be provided with a special meal based on
their dietary needs. Because these meals are ordered before the
conference, special meal requests received onsite cannot be guaranteed;
however, we will make every attempt to accommodate your needs.
We cannot provide
special menus or dietary choices for the breakfasts or receptions; however,
we will do our best to offer a variety of selections to accommodate all
attendees.
Please note: Food
service at plated meal functions will stop after approximately 40 minutes to
allow for announcements and award presentations. Please be sure to arrive
early enough to be served, especially if you have requested a special meal.
AGA strives to
hold meetings that are accessible to all. Please tell us what you
require to help make your participation more enjoyable and meaningful.
Please be sure to indicate on your registration form if you require
special assistance, auxiliary aids or other reasonable accommodations to
fully participate in this event. Any information regarding your
disability will remain confidential. Because many accommodations require
early planning, requests should be made as soon as possible.
Special requests
received onsite or less than three weeks before the conference cannot be
guaranteed; however, we will make every attempt will be made to accommodate
your needs.
To help ensure your personal safety and peace of mind throughout the
conference we have included your emergency contact information on the back
of your name badge. There is also space to write down any medical conditions
or allergies you may have. Please take a moment to verify that the
information is correct and mark any changes on your badge.
As a reminder, if you
require medical attention during the conference please contact the
Registration Desk, or dial “0” on any house phone.
If you require medical
attention during the conference please contact the Registration Desk, or
dial “0” on any house phone. The nearest medical facilities are:
Baptist Hospital
2000 Church St
Nashville, TN 37236
615.284.5555
Vanderbilt Medical Center
21st Avenue South and Garland Avenue
Nashville, TN
615.322.5000
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