NBNA Schedule & Registration

SCHEDULE AT-A-GLANCE

The NBNA conference Schedule-At-A-Glance offers a broad, but informative overview of the NBNA Annual Institute and Conference. Please note, however, that some events and times are subject to change without prior notice due to changes made throughout the planning process. The Final schedule will be available in the NBNA Conference Souvenir Program.

REGISTRATION INFORMATION

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MONDAY, JULY 18
8:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.           Bag Stuffing

TUESDAY, JULY 19
9:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.            Community Health Fair
2:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m.            Board of Directors Meeting
3:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.      REGISTRATION

WEDNESDAY, JULY 20
8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.      REGISTRATION
8:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.            Presidents' Leadership Institute
9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.            Red Cross Disaster Training
2:30 p.m. - 4:30 p.m.            Credentialling
4:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.            Moderators/Monitors Orientation
4:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.            New Members Orientation
4:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.            Chapter Development

THURSDAY, JULY 21
6:00 a.m. - 7:00 a.m.            Aerobics
7:30 a.m. - 8:30 a.m.            Coffee Service
7:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.      REGISTRATION
8:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.           NBNA Institutes (6)
3:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m.            Exhibit Hall Grand Opening
6:00 p.m.                      Processional Line-Up (CHAPTERS)
6:30 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.            Conference Opening Ceremony
                      KEYNOTE ADDRESS
                      The Honorable Barack Obama
                      U.S. Senator Elect (Invited)
                      Chicago, Illinois

FRIDAY, JULY 22
6:00 a.m. - 7:00 a.m.            Aerobics
7:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.     REGISTRATION
8:15 a.m. - 9:30 a.m.            Business Meeting
9:45 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.           Plenary Session
12:00 p.m. - 2:00 p.m.           Exhibit Hall Open
1:00 p.m. - 2:30 a.m.            Advanced Practice Forums
2:45 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.            CEU Workshops (4)
4:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.            Candidates Forum

SATURDAY, JULY 23
6:00 a.m. - 7:00 a.m.            Aerobics
6:30 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.            Voting
7:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.    REGISTRATION
8:15 a.m. - 9:30 a.m.            Business Meeting
9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.           Grand Raffle (Exhibit Hall)
1:00 p.m. - 2:30 p.m.            CEU Workshops
7:00 p.m. - 11:00 p.m.           President's Reception and Gala
                     PRESIDENT'S AWARDEES

SUNDAY, JULY 24
8:00 a.m. - 9:30 a.m.            Ecumenical Service
9:30 a.m.                     Lifetime Member Photo
10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.          Brunch and Closing Session
                     KEYNOTE ADDRESS
                     Rita Wray, RN, CNA, MBA
                     Deputy Executive Director
                     Mississippi Department of Finance
                        & Administration
                     Jackson, Mississippi

registration hours
TUESDAY	3:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m.
WEDNESDAY	8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
THURSDAY	7:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.
FRIDAY	7:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
SATURDAY	7:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.

registration rates
MEMBER
	Early Bird Thru 3/31/05	Pre-Con 4/1-6/15/05	On Site after 6/15/05
RN/LPN/LVN	$250	$325	$450
Student (NON-Licensed)	$155	$205	$330
Retired	$175	$250	$375
*GUEST REGISTRATION $145 (Non-Nurse Adults or children)

“WHAT’S INCLUDED WITH MY REGISTRATION?”
Registration includes: An Attendee Badge**; One (1) President's Banquet Ticket; One (1) Sunday Brunch Ticket and One (1) General Raffle Ticket. A Conference Bag and Souvenir Program are also given to each conference paid attendee.

**Attendee Badges are required to gain Admission to the EXHIBIT HALL

REGISTRATION INFO

hotel information
Chicago Marriott Downtown - Magnificent Mile
540 North Michigan Avenue
Chicago, IL 60611

For Reservations Call:
1.800.228.9290 or 312.836.0100
(Reference NBNA when making your reservation)

CLICK HERE to make your reservation NOW at the Chicago Marriott Downtown!

The deadline date for making reservations at the Chicago Marriott Downtown is June 27, 2005. After that date, reservations will be accepted on a space and rate availability basis. If the group rate is not available, the Hotel's rack rate will apply. The Chicago Marriott Downtown may assess a fee for early withdrawals.

Room Rates are $155.00 for Single or Double. Sales and occupancy tax of 14.9% per night will be applied.

payment and cancellation policy
Payments by CHECK must be received by June 15, 2005. NO CHECKS WILL BE ACCEPTED AFTER JUNE 15, 2005, payments may be made by money order or credit card ONLY. NBNA accepts only MasterCard or VISA credit cards. Should it become necessary for you to cancel your registration, WRITTEN notification must be received (not postmarked) by June 15, 2005. NO REFUNDS WILL BE GRANTED AFTER JUNE 30, 2005. Refunds will be made 90 days following the conclusion of the NBNA Conference. A $50.00 administrative fee will be deducted from the total amount refunded.

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