NLC Hotel and Travel Information
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- NLC Housing Assignments - List of which states are assigned to which hotels for the 2012 NLC in Chicago, IL.
- Hotel Reservation Information - Info on reserving rooms, room assignments, payment, tax exemptions, and arrival/departure.
- Transportation Discounts - Opportunities for discounts on flights, airline drop-offs, etc.
- NLC Walking Map - Walking map to Navy Pier
- Hotel Floor Plans - At this page you can download hotel floor plans for the conference hotel.
- Chicago Guides - Downloadable brochures and maps related to Chicago area attractions and restaurants.
- Shuttle Bus Schedule - Shuttle schedule between the Hyatt McCormick and the Hyatt Regency
Helpful Hints for Advisors
Here are some hints that will provide help in preparing for and attending the NLC:- Schedule a meeting with members who are likely to attend and discuss the conference.
- Review the conference schedule and plan your activities.
- Plan for delegates to attend all General Sessions and Success Sessions.
- Make copies of all conference forms and bring copies with you.
- Make sure you’ve paid regional, state, and national dues. Membership dues must be postmarked by February 15, 2012 to be eligible to compete at the NLC. There are very few exceptions to this deadline. If you feel you may qualify for an exception, please review the Membership Deadline Exception Policy on the website under Membership--> Registration--> Deadlines.
- Compile a budget; include known and estimated expenses.
- Discuss proper clothing, behavior, activity guidelines, packing techniques, and safety regarding health, accidents, or fire.
Safety Precautions
- Remember to pass all pertinent travel information on to someone at home.
- Travel in a group.
- Do not travel in areas of which you are not familiar.
- Remember to take off your namebadge when you are not on conference property; however, you must keep your wristband on at ALL TIMES.
Accident Insurance
Accident/Medical insurance is provided for all conference attendees. You will need to contact Ric Cowles, Director of Finance at Business Professionals of America in the event of an accident. Ric will be available on-site at the NLC Registration Desk or after the conference at 614-895-7277 x306.Please have the information below available when reporting a claim. Remember that this is accidental insurance and it does not cover illness not caused by an accident. (Sunburn is not considered an accident.)
Information to be submitted:
- Name of Insured
- Business Professionals of America
- Date and time of accident
- Location of accident
- Medical service company
- Description of accident
- Names of witnesses