JOIN US IN JACKSONVILLE IN 2013
Fourth UOAA National Conference
August 7-10, 2013
Hyatt Regency,
Jacksonville Riverfront
Welcome to the history and charm of downtown Jacksonville, situated on a four-mile riverfront boardwalk close to area attractions in the center of Florida life. Plan to arrive by Tuesday, August 6. Registration begins at noon on Tuesday, August 6. Programming begins Wednesday morning August 7 and continues through Saturday, August 10. Come and see what the Jacksonville area has to offer and join us as we build the “Bridge To Acceptance!”
Featured events include:
- 7th – 1st Timers Orientation and Reception
- 7th – 1st Night Ceremonies and Welcoming Ice Cream Social; Guest Speaker Brenda Elsagher
- 7th thru 9th – Stoma Clinic
- 7th thru 10th – Educational Workshops of special interest to: All attendees; 30+; Young Adults; those with Continent Diversions; Gay and Lesbian ostomates; Affiliated Support Group leaders
- 8th – Basic ileostomy, colostomy and urostomy panel
- 8th & 9th – Exhibition Hall on Thursday (8th) & Friday (9th) with breakfast in the Hall on the 9th
- 9th – Brenda Elsagher, “It’s in the Bag and Under the Covers”
- 10th – Closing Ceremonies and Awards “Bridge to Acceptance”
- 10th – Closing Banquet with Entertainment
Registration: Register online now, or print form and mail to UOAA office. Costs are:
- $125 individual
- $75 spouse/companion
- $25 children 5-17 and children under 5 free
- $50 Saturday night Banquet Only
Hotel:
- $99 per night, plus tax (rate guaranteed only until July 12, 2013)
- Special rate includes 3 shoulder days on each side. Reserve your room now or call 888.421.1442
- Mention “United Ostomy Associations of America”
Parking: $10 for self park and $20 for valet
Airport Transportation:
- Taxi Cab flat rate $29.00 – Checker Cab provides service in the baggage claim area of Jacksonville International Airport (904.493.5229)
- GO Shuttle
- SuperShuttle
Promo Blitzes: See our Promotional Announcements for this Conference.
Walk to nearby restaurants & shops, many of them at Jacksonville Landing, a short distance west of the hotel, or travel across the St. Johns River by Water Taxi to experience area nightlife.
We will continue to post more information here, such as the C.A.R.E.S. Program. If you have any questions, contact the office at 800.826.0826.