Conference and Exposition - IACLEA

General InformationKansas City, MissouriKansas City is just like the foodit’s famous for: spicy, sizzling,casual and friendly. It haseverything you expect to find ina major metropolitan city —world-class hotels, professionalsports, full-gaming casinos, afabulous zoo, top-notchmuseums, live theater, great places to eat and shop, andinteresting places to relax and have fun. Kansas City has avariety of fountains to provide majestic water spectaculars.Kansas City is a great escape no matter what time of year youvisit. The city enjoys a nice mixture of sunny days during thesummer months. The average temperature during thesummer in Kansas City hovers around 77° F.Hotel ReservationsThe Hyatt Regency Crown Center Hotel is located withinwalking distance of the Crown Center shopping complex. It iscentrally located, close to the heart of downtown Kansas City.The hotel has been newly renovated and the guest rooms areluxuriously appointed.High speed Internet access is available to guests. There is anin-house business center and health club. The fee to park atthe hotel is $12.50 a day.The conference room rate is $127.00 for single or doubleoccupancy, plus applicable taxes. Conference rates will beextended three days prior to and three days after the dates ofthe conference. The hotel address is 2345 McGee Street,Kansas City, MO. The hotel phone is (816) 421-1234 and theguest fax is (816) 435-4190.For reservations call direct (800) 633-7313 or (816) 421-1234. To make reservations on-line go towww.crowncenter.hyatt.com/groupbooking/iaclAirlinesAmerican Airlines has been designated as the official carrier forthis conference. AA agrees to offer an exclusive low fare forattendees. This special fare will offer a 5% discount off first classand published AA promotional round-trip fares. A 10% discountoff unrestricted coach fares will apply with 7 day advancereservations and ticketing required. Plan ahead and receive anadditional 5% discount by ticketing 60 days or more prior todeparture. These discounts are not combinable with otherdiscounts or promotions.To obtain these discounts, you or your professional travelconsultant must call American Airlines Group and MeetingReservation Office toll free at (800) 433-1790; 8:00 a.m. –9:30 p.m. EST. REFER TO NO. 5965A0. Frequent flyer milesapply.Southwest Airlines is the largest carrier to Kansas City but nolonger provides group discounts.Transportation from the AirportIf you are planning to fly to Kansas City, the hotel is a 30-minutetaxi ride from the airport. The taxi fare is about $45 one way.KCI Shuttle is $25 round-trip. The shuttle service is easy to pickup at any exit in the airport. The shuttle leaves the hotel everyhalf hour for the return trip. A discount coupon will be includedin your acknowledgement packet.Car RentalAvis has been chosen as our official IACLEA conference carrental company. Avis is offering special conference rental rates,which are good from one week before to one week after themeeting. To be assured of your special rates and discounts, besure to mention the Avis Worldwide Discount (AWD) numberJ098756 when you call for reservations. To reserve an Aviscar call (800) 331-1600 or online at www.avis.com.Opening CeremoniesThe Opening Ceremonies will be Sunday, June 26 from 9:00a.m. to 10:00 a.m. Spouses are encouraged to attend alongwith the delegates. A special children’s program will be heldduring the opening event so that spouses with young childrenwill be afforded the opportunity to attend the ceremonies.Children’s ProgramExplore the amazing Arabia Steamboat Museum. Unbelievabletreasures and fascinating history await. Explore the museumand learn how the handsome steamer Arabia prospered onthe rivers, perished in 1856 and was finally rediscovered 132years later, precious cargo intact. This Kansas City, Missouriexhibit is many things: history, ingenuity, tragedy, adventure,perseverance, preservation and a tribute to the pioneer spirit.Golf TournamentThis year the annual golf tournament will be held on Saturday,June 25 with starting times beginning at 9:00 a.m. Additionalinformation will be included in the acknowledgement packet.Host Special EventParticipate in this special event on the campus of the Universityof Missouri at Kansas City. Share in eating famous Kansas Citybarbecue and enjoy special jazz music. This will be a time tosocialize and mingle with old and new friends and participate inthe festive celebration of summer in Kansas City. There will betime to explore our host’s lovely campus.Transportation will be provided between the Hyatt Hotel andthe University of Missouri campus. All delegate registrants areguests of the university. Other participants will be asked to pay$10 for the event.Firearms CompetitionThe firearm (Glock .40) and ammunition will be provided, andawards will be given to the top three shooters. Transportationto the range will be available. Additional information will beposted on the University of Missouri at Kansas City Web site atwww.umku.edu/adminfinance/police.