Newcomer’s Reception

Wednesday, October 20, 5:45–6:45 pm
Are you a newcomer to the conference or a new member of AHP? Don’t miss this orientation, where you will learn more about AHP and the AHP Foundation. Get the most out of this year’s conference and meet new AHP colleagues.

Certification Recognition Reception

Wednesday, October 20, 6:00–7:00 pm
Are you certified—CFRE or FAHP? Join this networking reception to celebrate your certification. Mingle with other conference attendees who earned their certification as well. Find out how you can get involved in AHP and about the importance of your credentials. Also meet AHP’s newest Fellows. Mark your schedule now for this event.

Regional Networking Community Breakfasts

Thursday, October 21, 7:45–8:45 am
Come have continental breakfast with your regional colleagues. Spend your morning networking in a smaller group, and learn what’s new in your regional community and what AHP can offer you in your own backyard. Start your meeting experience right.

Idea Exchange Continental Breakfast

Friday, October 22, 7:45–8:45 am
You will walk away with helpful tips from these hands-on interactive discussion groups. Join your colleagues over breakfast to exchange techniques, discuss challenges, and share ideas. Topics will include: Annual Giving, Capital Campaigns, Direct Mail, Employee Giving, Managing a Small Shop, Special Events, and many others.

San Antonio Marriott Rivercenter
101 Bowie Street
San Antonio, TX 78205

Hotel Reservations

Make your room reservation online or call the San Antonio Marriott Rivercenter at 1-800-266-9432 and refer to the AHP room block.

The San Antonio Marriott Rivercenter is offering AHP conference attendees a special rate of $205, plus tax. Please be advised that the AHP room block
applies to the nights of October 19–23, 2010. AHP has reserved a limited
number of rooms at the special rate. Please make your room reservation as
soon as possible. The hotel deadline for the special hotel rate is September 27, 2010. If all special-rate hotel rooms are sold prior to this date, AHP cannot guarantee availability of additional special-rate rooms. Please contact Reservations for rates and information.

Directions: By Air
San Antonio is serviced by the San Antonio International Airport. Visit
http://www.sanantonio.gov/aviation for more information.

From San Antonio International Airport:
Driving directions: Take 281 South to the Commerce St. exit. Make a right at the light (Commerce) and continue on Commerce St. for 1 block; the hotel is on the right-hand side at the corner of Bowie and Commerce. The hotel does not provide shuttle service from the airport.

Alternate transportation:
San Antonio Trans Shuttle 210-281-9900; fee is $22 one way, reservation required
Bus service fee: $16 one-way
Estimated taxi fare: $22 one-way

Parking at the Hotel
On-site parking fee: $6 hourly, $25 daily
Valet parking fee: $33 daily
Maximum vehicle height: 6 feet 6 inches

Things to Do in San Antonio

Go online to www.sabot.org; or call 210-207-3250.

Fun activities in San Antonio include the River Walk, Alamo, San Antonio Botanical Gardens and Conservatory, San Antonio Zoo, SeaWorld San Antonio, and the Spanish Governor’s Palace. Additional information about San Antonio sights is available at www.visitsanantonio.com.

Weather: In October, the average temperatures are a high of 82°F and low of 59°F.

NEW in 2010: AHP Live Learning Center 

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AHP offers so many great educational opportunities with six concurrent tracks at the International Conference; the problem has always been which session to attend. The solution is the AHP Live Learning Center, which is available FREE to all 2010 International Conference full registrants.

Experience the conference via recordings with audio synchronized to PowerPoint presentations, online access to handouts and the ability to download the MP3s and upload them to your iPod for education on the go.

Access to the AHP Live Learning Center is included in your full conference registration. Register for the conference today and receive six times the value!

Stay tuned for a sneak peek at the AHP Live Learning Center.