Registration for the Pre-Conference Workshops, the full meeting, or any one day session may be done online. Full meeting fees include the educational sessions, activities and social events. All activities and social events include: breakfast, refreshment breaks, one Exhibit Hall Luncheon, a Welcome Reception and a Networking Reception. All other meals are on your own.
Tickets for the Welcome Reception on August 5th may be purchased if you wish to bring an additional guest. Tickets must be purchased if you wish to attend the Spirit of Jefferson Dinner Cruise on Thursday, August 6th.
To register for any Pre-Conference Workshop AND the Full Meeting, select the Full Meeting on the first registration page, then proceed to next steps. You will be offered the opportunity to add the Pre-Conference Workshops on a subsequent page.
To register for the Pre-Conference Nutrition Workshop on Day 1 AND on Day 2, select the Day 1 Workshop on the first registration page, then proceed to the next steps. You will be offered the opportunity to add Day 2 on a subsequent page.
Hotel Accommodations
Reservation Deadline – July 15, 2015
Louisville Marriott Downtown
280 West Jefferson Street
Louisville, Kentucky 40202
502-627-5045
http://www.marriottlouisville.com/
Room rate: $179.00 plus tax
For Reservations call: 1-800-533-0127
For visitor information please click:
http://www.marriottlouisville.com/leisure
Weather & Attire
Louisville’s summer temperatures range from lows in the 70s to highs in the upper 80s. Although it is HOT outside, be sure to pack a jacket or sweater for the sessions, as meeting rooms are ALWAYS cold.
Attire for educational sessions is business casual. WEAR JEANS SATURDAY! Wear your OPO or transplant center “gear” and jeans on Saturday as we close out the meeting.
Ground Transportation
The Louisville Marriott Downtown is eight miles from the Louisville International Airport. The following ground transportation options are available:
Shuttle:
Shuttle service to and from the Louisville Marriott Downtown at a rate of $18.00 for one-way and $36.00 round trip. To book your shuttle, visit http://www.shuttlefare.com/
Taxi:
Cabs are available at the traffic island on the left of the taxi stand. (Ask about Share-a-Ride at the taxi stand.)
Flat Rate: $19.55 (From Airport to Downtown Hotels)
- Ready Cab – (502) 417-4406
- Yellow Cab – (502) 636-5511
NOTE: Each attendee must be registered individually under their own online account. All fees must be paid in U.S. dollars, with checks drawn in U.S. funds on a U.S. bank.
CANCELLATION POLICY: In the event of cancellation prior to or on July 15, registration fees will be returned, less a $50 processing fee.
Special Event - SOLD OUT: Please call 703-483-9820 for waiting list
Dinner Cruise, August 6th
The Spirit of Jefferson
The Spirit of Jefferson's journey began in 1963. She was built in Iowa by the Dubuque Boat and Boiler Company for Streckfus Steamers of St. Louis, Missouri. The boat cruised out of New Orleans as the Mark Twain from 1963 to 1970. After that, she made her way up the Mississippi River to St. Louis. There, she was renamed the Huck Finn. For 25 years, she offered dinner and sightseeing cruises from just below the St. Louis Arch.
In December of 1995, after a three year search for the right riverboat, Jefferson County Judge/Executive David L. Armstrong found and purchased the Huck Finn.
The following year, Judge Armstrong's office conducted a contest to rename the boat, and more than 3,000 entries were received. The Huck Finn became the Spirit of Jefferson in April of 1996. Her name honors her home county and the great Thomas Jefferson.
Along with the historic Steamer Belle of Louisville, the Spirit is owned by Louisville Metro Government and operated by the Louisville Waterfront Development Corporation. With her charm, spunk, and flexibility, the Spirit of Jefferson makes for wonderful memories along the Ohio River. She has the look and feel of an old-time steamboat, with the modern conveniences of heat, air conditioning, and more.
Join her for a journey, and see for yourself!
Contact the NATCO Executive Office
for further information call 703-483-9820