eSProfessional "ESP: It's More Than a Job, It's a Career!"
2012 NEA ESP National Conference
The 2012 NEA Education Support
Professionals (ESP) Conference will be held March 9 – 11, 2012, at the Marriott Memphis Downtown Hotel in Memphis, TN. The conference is designed to provide pro-
fessional development opportunities for partici- pants to help them gain the skills they need to build stronger locals: building strong internal and external relationships, organizing members, and enhancing NEA ESP members' ability to influence positively student achievement. There will also be some pre-conference workshops.
Registration The conference registration fee ($150) in-
cludes a reception, dinner, and entertainment on Friday, a continental breakfast and lunch on Saturday, and brunch on Sunday. Online registration is now open at https://
www.regonline.com/2012_nea_esp_nation- al_conference. As a reminder, pre-conference spots are reserved on a first come, first served basis. Don't miss out on your spot. If you have any questions regarding the
online registration process, please contact Jeannette Jackson at JJackson@nea.org or 202- 822-7351. The deadline to request a 100 per- cent refund of fees is typically two weeks after online registration closes.
Lodging Marriott Memphis Downtown Hotel 250 North Main Street Memphis, TN 38103 Check-in: 4:00 p.m. Check-out: 12:00 p.m. Make hotel reservations directly by calling
901-527-7300 and referencing the "NEA ESP National Conference" to receive the special conference rates plus applicable taxes. Parking costs range from $18.00 a day for self-parking (spaces extremely limited) to
$20.00 a day for valet parking. Both services include in and out garage privileges. Off- site parking is available across the street at Saint Mary's Catholic Church for $5-$10 a day. Parking by street meters are free weekdays after 6 p.m. and on weekends.
Hotel Telephone Charges Local calls are a flat rate of $1.09. Long
distance calls are $6.13 for the first minute and remaining charges vary depending on the duration of the call and the area called. In room high-speed Internet is complimentary with all room reservations.
Airport Taxi and Shuttle Services Taxi service from the airport to the hotel
is approximately $30 - $35 each way. Shuttle service from the airport to the hotel average $15.00-$18.00 each way. Reservations are required for the services.
Hotel Recommended Shuttle Services PC Transportation 901-489-3890 $15 each way
Royal Transportation 901-857-3436 Cost negotiable depending on number of travelers
Note: All non-contractual fees and tax rates are subject to change. 2
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