IMPORTANT INFORMATION
For Participants at NSPRA's 58th Annual Seminar in San Antonio 
We are delighted that you will be joining us and your colleagues from around North America July 10 – 13 at the San Antonio Marriott Rivercenter in San Antonio, Texas. We are committed to making your investment a rewarding professional experience.
To help you prepare and ensure that you get the most out of your NSPRA 2010 Seminar experience, we encourage you to take a moment to visit http://www.nspra.org/national_seminar, save, and print out the following helpful materials:
Hotel Information
Make reservations now to take advantage of NSPRA’s discounted Seminar rates at the San Antonio Marriott Rivercenter. To learn more about the hotel and to make reservations, go to http://www.nspra.org/hotel_2011seminar.
Transportation from Airport to Hotel
San Antonio International Airport serves the San Antonio area where taxi service is available at the lower level curbside, outside of baggage claim, at Terminal A & B. For assistance, please contact the Airport Ground Transportation Agent wearing an airport badge. One-way fare to San Antonio downtown areas is approximately $20 to $25 per taxicab. (Up to 4 may share a cab.) Travel time is from 15-20 minutes depending on traffic. You may also fly into Austin-Bergstrom International Airport, which is an 80-mile drive to San Antonio.
Airport Express, San Antonio International Airport's authorized and single shared-ride shuttle service. Shuttles depart from 7 a.m. to 1:30 a.m. daily to downtown hotels every 15 minutes. Passengers may purchase tickets at the airport's baggage claim area. Major credit cards are accepted. Ticket rates are $18.00 per person to downtown hotels or $32.00 for a roundtrip ticket. Reservations are required for the return trip to the airport. Make a reservation online and receive an additional discount. Online rates are $17.00 to downtown hotels and $32.00 for a roundtrip ticket. For a $2.00 discount coupon, go to http://www.saairportshuttle.com/Coupon.html.
Parking at Hotel
The San Antonio Marriott Rivercenter offers a parking garage for guests driving to this year’s Seminar. Overnight parking for guests: Self Parking: $25, plus tax ($27.04 total); Valet Parking: $33, plus tax ($35.69 total). Parking for day guests: Self parking: 10min-30min: $6; 30min-1hr: $12; 1hr-3hr: $18; 3hr-5hr: $24; Over 5hr: $28 (Rates include tax); Valet parking: 0-2hrs: $18; 2-6hrs: $27; over 6hrs: $36 (Rates include tax). For additional parking options go to http://www.sanantonio.gov/dtops/parking/parking_map.aspx. Note: Not all parking garages are open 24 hours.
15 Tips for Maximizing Your Seminar Experience
Learn how to get the most out of your Seminar experience with this list of tips gleaned from veteran attendees. For details, click here.
Pre-Seminar Workshops
Go in-depth on specific topic areas of interest with our series of 7 Pre-Seminar Workshops on July 9 and 10. For more details, see the Pre-Seminar information available at http://www.nspra.org/seminar_preseminars.
One-on-One Expert Counseling
Sign up for our popular Counselors on Call program and meet with a veteran PR pro about an issue or problem your district is dealing with now. This service is free to Seminar participants, so be sure to take advantage of the opportunity. For more information and how to sign up, go to http://www.nspra.org/seminar_counselors_on_call_form.
Check Out Our Session Offerings
Start planning your Seminar schedule now with our Tentative Seminar at a Glance listing. Session titles and presenters are listed for each day to help you decide how to allot your time. For a printer-friendly version, go to https://www.nspra.org/files/docs/SeminarAtAGlance11.pdf
Tuesday Evening Social
SchoolMessenger Texas Riverwalk Evening – You won’t want to miss out on this special post-dinner evening of Texas-style fun and refreshments at the popular entertainment venue Howl at the Moon from 8:00 – 11:00 p.m. Come join in the sing-along, try your hand at some Texas trivia, do a two-step around the dance floor, and maybe win a door prize! And, thanks to the generous sponsorship of SchoolMessenger, there is no cost to attend! You will need a ticket to get in however, so print your ticket and secure your spot now! Please note: you must be 21 to attend.
Graduate Semester Extension Credit
If you are looking to receive some extension credits for attending the Seminar, you can do so through the University of San Diego. To find out how to register, go to http://www.nspra.org/graduate-semester-extension-credit.
You may also want to check this page periodically between now and July for program updates. If you have additional questions, or would like us to mail you copies of this material, please contact Elaine Willis — phone: 301-519-0496; e-mail: ewillis@nspra.org.
Thank you again for your commitment to joining us at NSPRA 2011 in San Antonio. We look forward to seeing you this summer!
Cordially,
Rich Bagin, APR
NSPRA Executive Director
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