Convention Registration

• `EARLY BIRD` Fee for adults is $125 and for youth (age 12 and under) $40
• Registration Fee for adults after April 1, 2010, is $145

Registration for adults includes: Welcome Reception with entertainment and refreshments, admission to activities including all programs and plenary sessions, bell auction, BEHOLD Room, Sales/Exhibit Room, 2 lunches and 2 dinners including the final banquet.

Registration for youth includes: Welcome party, activity room, admission to all programs, plenary sessions, bell auction, BEHOLD Room, Sales/ Exhibit Room, and the banquet. Other youth activities may be offered once the number of youth attendees is known. Youths wishing to eat the two lunches and the one additional dinner must pay the adult registration fee.

If handicapped services, auxiliary aids or special dietary needs are required, please submit details on the Convention Registration Form.

The Convention Hotel

EMBASSY SUITES CLEVELAND-ROCKSIDE
5800 Rockside Woods Boulevard • Independence, Ohio 44131
Toll free: 800-362-2779 • Tel: 216-986-9900 • Fax: 216-986-9901
www.embassysuites-rockside.com
(click here for printable reservation form)

• Rate is $114 per room per night plus 15% tax. (tax subject to change). The easiest way to make reservations is by phone at the toll-free number
  above. The hotel will supply a confirmation number, which you should record for future reference. Optionally, you may copy and mail, or fax the completed form to the hotel.
• All hotel reservations should be made by June 3, 2010. Make your reservations early! If you experience problems, please contact Gary Childress, Convention Standing Committee Hotel Coordinator, by phone at 417-338-6610 or by email at sitecoordinator@americanbell.org.
• Special convention rates are valid from June 19 - July1, 2010.
• To receive the convention rate, individuals must identify themselves as
  members of the American Bell Association when making reservations.
• All reservations must be guaranteed with a credit card. You may cancel your hotel reservation until 6 p.m. on the day you are scheduled to arrive.
• Reservations should be made by contacting the hotel directly.
• Check in time is 3 p.m. and check out time is 12 p.m. (noon).
• Parking at the hotel is free for cars, vans, SUVs and a few RVs

[Click photos above to enlarge]

Free Shuttle from & to Cleveland Hopkins Airport (CLE): Courtesy shuttles are located on the lower roadway island and can be reached from the baggage claim level outside doors #2 through 5. Hotel courtesy phones are also available on the baggage claim level at the Traveler's Information Center boards. Embassy Suites: (216) 986-9900.

Convention Registration Fee Reduced!

This year’s Registration Fee has been reduced to help compensate for the slightly higher room fee. The ABA Convention Standing Committee and all who are involved with producing this event are working hard to bring you the highest quality convention for the lowest price possible. Please join us!

The "Early Bird" Special
A SPACIOUS, UPGRADED CORNER SUITE!

Three names will be drawn for upgraded corner suites (4-7 nights) at the standard room group rate. In order to qualify, your convention registration and hotel reservation must be made, paid, and postmarked by April 1, 2010. The drawing will be held at one of the April 2010 ABA Chapter Meetings. Sorry, but members and spouses of the Executive Board, Convention Standing Committee, and the 2010 Convention Chairman are not eligible.

Sharing a Suite

If you would like help in finding a roommate, please contact Kathleen Ruth Collins, 195 Alter Road, Natrona Heights, PA 15065-2809 • (724) 295-9623. 2010suites@americanbell.org.

Sales / Exhibit Table Information

• Cost per table: $40 (6’ x 30” deep) Half table: $25 (3’ x 30”
• Table set-up: Thursday, June 24, 8-11 a.m.
• Exhibit/Sales Room will open for the first time: Thursday, June 24, 1 -5 p.m.
• Exhibitors must be an ABA member and have an official ID on his name tag.
• Non-bell related items are not allowed to be sold in the Sales Room.
• Exhibit Room tear-down will be on Sunday, June 27, from 3:30 to 5:00 p.m.
• No sales tax will be charged.
• Please reserve your table(s) on the pull-out Registration Form.

The 2010 Convention Bell

The 2010 ABA Convention Bell is a hand blown glass bell made by Ron Hinkle of Buckhannan, WV. The bell has a clear base and a cranberry colored drape at the top of the dome. The blue handle features a twist and is applied. It has a curl at the top. The clapper is a bead made with both clear and cranberry glass and is suspended on a gold chain. [Click photo to enlarge]

Size: 6.75” tall x 4.75” diameter. Cost: $38 (picked up at convention). Add $6.00 USD for mailing to the U.S. or Canada. Mailing to all other countries will be the actual cost of postage.

This is a Limited Edition bell and only 125 will be made so it is recommended that you order yours early! The order form for the bell is included on the Convention Registration Form.

How to Place Bells in the Convention Auction

To place items in the auction, please call Bruce Clayton, Auction Chairman, at 913-782-4944 on Saturday, March 6 only, beginning at 12 noon CST. The Convention Auction will be on Saturday, June 26, from 9:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.

A maximum of 300 bells or bell-related items will be accepted with a limit of 12 bells per family. Each item must have a minimum value of $25. A group of bells can be placed as a single item only if they are from the same series and each has the minimum value of $25.

A minimum bid may be set for any two (2) items in your group. Any bell with a value of $300 or more may also have a minimum bid. The ABA seller’s premium is 15% of the total sales of their bells. A catalog of auction items will be in your registration packet.

Convention Registration Form (If you are unable to view the registration form, you may need the free Acrobat PDF Reader (download link))

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