2010 Council Meeting

The 2010 Council Meeting will be held October 15 & 16, 2010, 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.

Exhibitor Information

The exhibitor prospectus is available through the link below and online exhibitor registration is now open. The registration deadline is September 15, 2010. After September 15, applications must be accompanied with the late fee.

Exhibitor Prospectus (PDF)
Exhibitor Registration

The 2010 Exhibitor Profiles will be posted here two weeks prior to Council Meeting.

Register for Council Meeting

Registering for the meeting is an easy process:

      Step 1:  Review the meeting brochure for complete details
      Step 2:  Register to attend the meeting
      Step 3:  Make airline reservations
      Step 4:  Make hotel reservations

Meeting brochure

· The 2010 Council Meeting Brochure provides complete meeting details including meeting agenda, registration, lodging, air travel, sponsorship and continuing education details.

2012010 Council Meeting Brochure (PDF)

Sponsorship to meeting

As 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

Enjoy quick and easy online registration at http://guest.cvent.com/d/ydqfth. Receive immediate confirmation, credit card processing and receipt or invoice.

The registration deadline for the meeting is Wednesday, September 15, 2010. After September 15 registrations must be accompanied by a late fee.

Transplant center certification exam opportunity

The Hematopoietic Transplant Coordinator Certification Examination will be offered in paper and pencil format at the Council Meeting on October 14, 2010. Interested candidates should review the eligibility requirements in the Candidate Handbook (PDF).

Eligible candidates must submit the October 14 Exam Application (PDF) and applicable fees to the testing agency by Sept. 2, 2010. Complete details are available on the NMDP Network Web site or by contacting Gayleen Jensen at gjensen@nmdp.org.

Hotel and Airline Reservations

Hotel reservations

All 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 September 15, 2010. Lodging at the Hilton Minneapolis Hotel is available at the discounted rate of $145 plus tax per night for single/double occupancy. You may make your reservations either online or by phone.

1. Online at http://www.hilton.com/en/hi/groups/personalized/MSPMHHH-NMD-20101012/index.jhtml?WT.mc_id=POG Immediate electronic confirmation will be provided.

2. By calling the Hilton at 1 (800) HILTONS or directly at (612) 376-1000 and indicate that you are with the National Marrow Donor Program Annual Council Meeting. A confirmation number will be provided over the phone when you make your reservation.

After September 15, reservations are subject to availability and rates are subject to change. Reservations will be made on a first-come first-served basis.

Airline Reservations

Non-Sponsored Attendees
Attendees are welcome to contact Carlson Wagonlit Travel, NMDP corporate travel agency, at 1 (800) 356-1012 or (612) 627-8108 to make reservations.

Sponsored attendees to Council Meeting
Sponsored airfare must include a Saturday night stay and reservations must be made through the NMDP corporate travel agency, Carlson Wagnonlit Travel, at 1 (800) 356-1012 or (612) 627-8108 by September 15, 2010.

Sponsored international attendees will be reimbursed up to $1,500 for airfare and have the option of making flight arrangements through their home travel agency and submitting a request for reimbursement form.

International Airfare Reimbursement Request Form (PDF)

International travel assistance

Attendees 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 at sgray@nmdp.org. For more visa & travel procedure information, visit the following web sites:

Access current visa information at http://travel.state.gov.
Contact any Embassy Consular Section worldwide for additional procedures at http://travel.state.gov/visa/temp/types/types_1265.html

Contact us

Please contact Sarah Nickolay Gray at sgray@nmdp.org or (612) 884-8438 with questions.