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2008 Council MeetingThe 2008 Council Meeting will be held Nov. 7–9, 2008, at the Hilton Minneapolis Hotel located at 1001 Marquette Avenue South, Minneapolis, Minn. 55403. Those attending this conference should review the brochure for complete meeting information including the agenda and session descriptions, continuing education information, sponsorship guidelines as well as travel and lodging information. On this page:
Exhibitor profilesView the 2008 Exhibitor Profiles (pdf).
Register for Council MeetingRegistering for the meeting is an easy process: Step 1: Review the meeting brochure for complete details Meeting brochureThe 2008 Council Meeting Brochure & Agenda provides complete meeting details including meeting agenda, registration, lodging, air travel, sponsorship and continuing education details.Sponsorship to meetingAs part of our commitment to our mission to save lives through cellular transplantation — science, service and support, the NMDP sponsors one individual from each of our Network centers to attend the Council Meeting each year — What is a sponsored attendee? (PDF).Registration
Hotel reservationsAll attendees are responsible for making their own hotel reservations and must provide a credit card to hold the reservation. All reservations must be made by October 13, 2008. Lodging at the Hilton Minneapolis Hotel is available at the discounted rate of $125 plus tax per night for single/double occupancy. You may make your reservations either online or by phone.
After October 13, reservations are subject to availability and rates are subject to change. Reservations will be made on a first-come first-served basis. Airline reservationsSponsored attendees and speakers within the United States must make airline reservations through the NMDP travel agency by Oct. 13, 2008 in order to have their air travel paid by the NMDP. Contact the travel agents at 1 (800) 356-1012 or (612) 627-8108.Sponsored international attendees and speakers may make airline reservations through their home travel agency and submit for reimbursement up to $1500 US dollars using the Sponsored International Airfare Reimbursement Form (PDF). Non-sponsored attendees are also welcome to contact NMDP Travel to make airline reservations. International travel assistanceAttendees who need a visa to travel for this meeting should apply early. To request a letter of invitation to accompany your visa application please contact please contact Sarah Nickolay Gray, NMDP Training & Education Coordinator, at sgray@nmdp.org. For more visa & travel procedure information, visit the following web sites:
Transplant center certification exam opportunityThe Hematopoietic Transplant Coordinator Certification Examination will be offered in paper and pencil format at the Council Meeting on Nov. 6, 2008. Interested candidates should review the eligibility requirements in the Candidate Handbook (PDF).Eligible candidates must submit the November 6 Exam Application (PDF) and applicable fees to the testing agency by Sept. 25, 2008. Complete details are available on the NMDP Network Web site or by contacting the Education Coordinator at NMDPEducation@nmdp.org.
Contact usPlease contact Sarah Nickolay Gray, Education & Training Specialist, at sgray@nmdp.org or (612) 884-8438 with questions. |
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