Design Lab 12 (Birmingham, AL)
DESIGN LAB LOGISTICS
If you have been confirmed to register for the Design Lab in Alabama, please review the information on this page before registering.
ONLINE REGISTRATION NOW OPEN! Click here to register.
Date: May 5 -7, 2010
Times: The meeting will begin on Wednesday May 5, 2010 with Registration at 11:30 pm. We will adjourn on Friday, May 7, at 12:30 pm.
Location:
The Sheraton Birmingham Hotel
2101 Richard Arrington Jr. Boulevard
North Birmingham, Alabama 35203
Tel: (205) 324-5000 Fax: (205) 307-3045
Web site: www.Sheraton.com/Birmingham
REGISTRATION
A login and password will be required for anyone who registers for the meeting. Only attendees confirmed through their team leaders will be allowed to register. Be sure to enter full contact information and/or any special accommodations required. Remember to include your assistant's contact information where requested if someone else makes your travel arrangements.
REGISTRATION DEADLINE: Friday, April 16, 2010
TRAVEL ARRANGEMENTS
The Birmingham-Shuttlesworth International Airport (BHM) is the closest airport to the Sheraton Birmingham Hotel. As part of the registration process, you will be asked to include your travel dates, times, and airline preferences. We will attempt to accommodate your requests as much as possible. Team members are being asked to coordinate travel so that they arrive in Baltimore and depart at the same time in order to keep expenses to a minimum (see GROUND TRANSPORTATION below). Shortly after you register, your travel itinerary will be emailed to you for review and approval. Please note that you MUST respond within 24 hours to the travel itinerary email to confirm your travel arrangements. If you must make changes to your itinerary after it is booked, a $100.00 fee will be charged to the individual or organization making the travel arrangements.
NOTE: You will receive a confirmation email detailing the registration and travel information you entered into the system.
GROUND TRANSPORTATION
Participants have 2 ground travel options available to them:
- Shuttle Service: The Sheraton Birmingham Hotel’s Courtesy Shuttle is the preferred method for commutes to and from the BHM Airport. The shuttle operates between the hours of 5AM and 11PM and there is not cost for the service. Guests may simply dial (205) 324-5000 upon flight arrival to arrange pick up. The travel time between the hotel to the airport is approximately 10 - 15 minutes.
- Taxi Cab: Cabs are available outside the BHM Airport entrance. Average cost for a one-way trip from the BHM Airport to the Sheraton Birmingham hotel will be approximately $20.00. We stress however, that this option is to be used for groups only and not for single rides. If teams are considering this option, please coordinate ground travel plans with other team members.
PARKING COSTS: The Sheraton Birmingham Hotel parking fees are as follows:
- $20 for valet parking
- $12 per daily pass
- $8 per entry
Please click on the following link to access the hotel website for driving directions: www.Sheraton.com/Birmingham
REIMBURSEMENT INSTRUCTIONS
The Joint Center will reimburse you for all reasonable ground transportation and parking expenses incurred for this meeting. If applicable, dinner on your own should not exceed $26.00. Please note that no other incidentals (i.e. meals, unauthorized hotel stay, etc.) will be reimbursed. Forms should be completed and mailed to the Joint Center - to the attention of Carla Gullatt - along with ALL original receipts. You may click here to download a copy of the Joint Center's reimbursement policy and travel expense form.
