2008 NAPGCM Annual Conference

Pre-Sessions on Wednesday, April 30, 2008

On-line registration is closed, but walk-up registrations will be accepted!

Hotel information

Buena Vista Palace Hotel & Spa
1900 Buena Vista Drive
Lake Buena Vista, FL  32830
Hotel Phone: (407) 827-2727
Reservations: (866) 397-6516
Fax:   (407) 827-6070
Web site  www.buenavistapalace.com
Hotel Rate:  $182.00 single/double, plus tax

For reservations, call (866) 397-6516 and be sure to mention you are with National Association of Professional Geriatric Care Managers (NAPGCM) to receive this special rate.  

Reservations are on a first-come, first-served basis and cannot be guaranteed after April 7, 2008.  Please note: This rate includes a $12.00 daily service charge that includes unlimited access to the fitness center, two bottles of “bottled” water delivered to guest room daily, New York Times daily newspaper (available Monday-Friday), unlimited self-parking, local phone calls up to 30 minutes, and unlimited use of the recreational facilities including tennis courts (and racquets), basketballs and volleyballs, in-room coffee service, Pool Concierge Service offering use of compact disc players, radios, reading materials, fresh fruit, pool towels and cushioned lounge chairs.

As a special incentive, those conference attendees who make their hotel reservation and conference registration by Friday, March 14, 2008 will be entered into a raffle drawing for one complimentary room during the conference.

Heighten your Orlando experience at a Downtown Walt Disney World® resort that soars above the rest. Towering 27 stories above the world's favorite destination, the Buena Vista Palace Hotel & Spa in the WALT DISNEY WORLD® Resort raises the bar for exceptional quality and service in this sunny locale. Feel the magic the moment you arrive at the exclusive Walt Disney World hotel.

Enjoy luxuriously appointed guest rooms, complete with dreamy pillow-top mattresses and high-speed and wireless Internet access. Take a refreshing dip in one of three outdoor pools, or schedule a soothing treatment at the full-service European Spa. Experience the spectacle of world-famous Downtown Disney, with its vibrant shops, delicious restaurants, and thrilling nightlife. Or, if you prefer, drive 20 minutes to the theater, sports, and cultural opportunities of downtown Orlando. For work or play, you'll love the first-class amenities, outstanding accommodations, and alluring setting:
• Located on 27 beautifully landscaped acres in Lake Buena Vista, Florida
• Across the street from Downtown Disney®, featuring the Marketplace, Pleasure Island, and Downtown Disney's West Side
• Just 20 minutes from downtown Orlando and the Orlando International Airport (MCO)
For more information on the Buena Vista Palace Hotel & Spa and its surrounding area, including its location to the shopping/dining options, please visit www.buenavistapalace.com.

Click here to view the brochure

Planes, Trains & Automobiles!!!  How Do I Get There? 

Airline Travel
Navigant International is available to assist you with any of your travel arrangements. For more information, call (800) 229-8731.  Let them know that you are attending the NAPGCM Annual Conference, as special discount fares have been negotiated for some airlines, which are not available through other travel agents. Navigant can also assist you with hotel and car rental arrangements. Please note: As with any travel agency, service fees will apply.

Flying into the Orlando’s International (MCO) Airport
The Orlando International Airport (MCO) is serviced by all major air carriers.  For more information on the Orlando International Airport airlines and services available, please visit www.orlandoairports.net.

The Orlando International Airport (MCO) is located 30 minutes from the Buena Vista Palace Hotel & Spa.

MEARS MOTOR SHUTTLE AIRPORT TRANSPORTATION
Mears Motor Shuttle operates shared ride van service from the Orlando International Airport to local hotels.  Mears is pleased to offer NAPGCM members a discounted rate of $29.00 per adult, ($21.00 per child) for transfers to and from the Orlando International Airport to the Buena Vista Palace Hotel & Spa.  Upon your arrival at Orlando International Airport, proceed to one of the Mears Motor Shuttle ticket counters and present the coupon below to the Mears Counter Attendant. 

Shuttles run 24-hours a day, 7 days a week, departing the curb approximately every 30 minutes providing shuttle service between the airport and the hotel. To purchase your discounted round-trip transportation, visit www.mearstransportation.com and use priority code 321976507 or call 1-800-759-5219. 

CLICK HERE FOR THE MEARS COUPON 

TAXICAB SERVICE
Taxicab service is readily available. Taxi fare from the Orlando International (MCO) Airport is approximately $55, plus gratuity, one way.

From Orlando International Airport: From the north end of the airport, take SR-528 (Beeline Expressway toll road) heading west. Merge onto I-4 West. From I-4, take Exit #68, then turn right onto SR-535. Turn left onto Hotel Plaza Boulevard, then right onto E. Buena Vista Drive. Hotel is on the right.
 
CAR RENTAL
Avis Rent a Car is offering NAPGCM conference attendees a special group discount for this meeting.  Simply contact Avis at (800) 331-1600 and be sure to mention Avis Worldwide Discount Number J996224 to receive the best car rental rates available. You may also confirm this rental online at http://tinyurl.com/379npw.

PARKING
Valet and self-parking is available at the Buena Vista Palace Resort & Spa. Rates are:
Self-parking - Complimentary
Valet parking - $15 for overnight parking per day

DINE-AROUNDS
Thursday evening offers an opportunity to informally gather in groups at local area restaurants via dine-arounds in Orlando. Sign up sheets for various restaurants (and budgets) will be on display Wednesday & Thursday (until 12 noon) for you to sign up for a particular restaurant should you choose to do so.  Dine-arounds are always a great opportunity to meet new friends and get acquainted with long-standing members.

ADDITIONAL MEAL TICKETS
Additional meal tickets may be purchased in advance for your guests.  See attached registration form for additional ticket prices.

OPTIONAL EVENTS

Disney’s Epcot
Friday, May 2, 2008
Shuttle departures every 30 minutes
$56.00 per person for admission after 2:00pm
$41.00 per person for admission after 4:00pm
Group will depart on the Disney Resorts shuttles located near the main lobby.
Epcot ®
Gather to celebrate the fascinating cultures and wonders of the world. Bring the whole family and dive into “The Seas with Nemo and Friends.” Marvel at the power of the human imagination to set the spirits soaring. Epcot is the Experimental Prototype Community of Tomorrow. It was conceived by Walt Disney to "take its cue from the new ideas and new technologies that are now emerging from the creative centers of American industry." Epcot consists of two themed areas, Future World and World Showcase. Future World features attractions that focus on energy, communication, health, the land and our environment, the ocean, imagination, transportation and space exploration.

Cocoa Beach
Friday, May 2, 2008
1:00 p.m. -6:00 p.m.
$22.00 per person
Fee only for transportation to and from the Beach
Group will depart the Ballroom Foyer at 1:00 p.m.
Located on a barrier island nestled between the great Atlantic Ocean and the Banana River Lagoon on Florida’s Central East Coast, Cocoa Beach continues to link the birth of the Space Age with the wonder of the future.  Sun, brilliant blue sea and warm sand all meet here at Cocoa Beach to offer you an exciting adventure in this spectacular beach-side paradise.  You can take a leisurely stroll to Ron Jon Surf Shop – this One-of-a-Kind surfing Mecca has become one of the most visited attractions in Florida.  Look for the distinctive blue, yellow, orange, and turquoise art deco surf palace. 

Disney Market Place
Friday, May 2, 2008
No fee
Group will depart the hotel lobby at 12:45 p.m.
If you're looking to shop for all things "Disney" or just want a break from the theme parks, the Marketplace is a terrific destination. There's a great selection of shops and restaurants located here.  Choose from a wealth of shopping opportunities at this retail paradise. Fun environments and unique merchandise make every shopping excursion an adventure.

NACCM REVIEW AND EXAM

The National Academy of Certified Care Managers (NACCM) will be offering the CMC Examination on Sunday May 4, 2008 from 7:45 am-12:30 pm.  In order to take the NACCM Certification Examination, you must apply and be approved prior to February 28, 2008.  The Examination will be offered at a special conference rate of $199!
 
A preparation course for the Care Manager Certification exam will be offered on Friday, May 2, 2008.  You must register for the review course via the NAPGCM at www.caremanager.org or 520-881-8008.  The review course will be offered at 1:30 p.m. and is payable to NAPGCM.