We are very excited to welcome you to the 2024 National Conference in Tulsa, Oklahoma next week. Please see below for useful information and don’t hesitate to reach out with any questions. You will be provided with a full conference program upon your arrival. Shoulders Together!
Marriott Tulsa Hotel Southern Hills
1902 E 71st St, Tulsa, OK 74136
Check-in: 4:00 pm
Check-out: 11:00 am
See here for the hotel website: https://www.marriott.com/en-us/hotels/tulse-marriott-tulsa-hotel-southern-hills/overview/
Parking
Complimentary On-Site Parking
Valet
Daily: $20
Additional Parking Information: Self-park VIP daily parking $10 per day, $12 daily valet parking, $20 overnight valet parking
Transportation
Uber and Lyft are available in the area
First Timers
If this is your first time attending a national conference, please join us on Wednesday, July 31st from 3 pm-4 pm in room Dogwood for a ‘First Timers’ meeting. Here you can get your questions answered, mingle with other First Timers, and learn about conference rules.
Sign up for Trek for Trykes
Join us as we put our mission in motion and get moving for our 19th Annual Trek 4 Trykes on Saturday morning. You can register in the AMBUCS Store all week! 100% of the proceeds raised during this event provide funding for Amtryke adaptive tricycles to people on the AMBUCS National Wish List. Sign up here.
Trolley Tour
The Trolley Tour will be conducted in two groups on Thursday, August 1st, and will pick up from the Hotel Lobby. Group #1 is from 1:30 – 3:00 pm and Group #2 is from 3:00 pm – 4:30 pm. Your pre-purchased ticket will be provided during registration. If you haven’t bought tickets yet, you may do so in the AMBUCS store located in room Sycamore.
Big Hat Club Raffle
This year’s National Big Hat Club Raffle will result in three big winners! $10,000 will be awarded in total $5k to first, $3k to second and $2k to third! You can buy tickets from Big Hat officers at the conference, buy virtual tickets online, or mail a check to the AMBUCS Resource Center (postmarked by Friday, July 21) to National AMBUCS, PO Box 5127, High Point, NC 27262.
National Big Hat Club Business Meeting
The National Big Hat Club Business Meeting will take place 7:30 am -8:30 am on Thursday, August 1st in Room Silver Oak
National Big Hat Club Auction
On Thursday, the Big Hat Club Lunch and Auction will be an afternoon of fun, fundraising, and fellowship. This event will also feature the election of the new National Big Hat officers. Support the auction by bringing unique auction items to drive support for the mission.
Hospitality Suite
Each evening after our program has concluded, the Hospitality Suite will be the place to gather and socialize with your fellow AMBUCS. The Hospitality Suite is located in Studio 322
President’s Dinner
There will be open seating and no voucher exchange at this year’s President’s Dinner. Only limited reserved seating will be available for speakers, Past National Presidents, and special guests. The dress code is formal to semi-formal.
Tulsa local eats and entertainment
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Schedule of Events:
Wednesday, July 31, 2024
1:30 pm – 4:30 pm Conference Registration Table Open
3:00 pm – 4:00 pm First Timers Meeting
3:30 pm – 4:30 pm National Big Hat Club Executive Committee Meeting
5:15 pm – 6:15 pm Buffet Dinner at the Marriott (Open to all attendees and included with conference registration)
6:30 pm – 8:30 pm Live Music at the Marriott!
Thursday, August 1, 2024
7:30 am – 8:30 am National Big Hat Club Business Meeting
9:00 am – 11:00 am General Business Session
11:15 am – 1:00 pm National Big Hat Club Lunch and Auction (Big Hatters Only)
11:15 am – 1:00 pm Lunch on Your Own (For those not attending the Big Hat Lunch and Auction)
1:00 pm – Until Free Afternoon/Evening
1:30 pm – Until Amtryke Build
7:00 pm – Until Past National Presidents’ Dinner with Cash Bar (PNPs/Spouses/Guests Only)
Friday, August 2, 2024
8:30 – 9:45 am Regional Caucuses
10:00 am – 12:00 pm Foundation Program (Open to all attendees)
12:00 pm – 1:30 pm Giving Society Luncheon (William L. White Society, Amtryke Ambassadors, Chapter Advocates Only)
12:00 pm – 1:30 pm Lunch for General Attendees
1:30 pm – 3:00 pm Educational Sessions
3:15 pm – 4:45 pm Educational Sessions
5:00 pm – 6:30 pm Awards Program (Merit Awards)
7:00 pm – Until Dinner on Your Own
Saturday, August 3, 2024
7:30 am – 9:00 am 19th Annual Trek for Trykes Walk-A-Thon
9:30 am – 11:30 am General Business Session
11:30 am – 1:00 pm Lunch on Your Own
11:30 am – 12:30 pm Training for Amtryke Giveaway Therapists and Select Volunteers (Lunch Provided)
12:30 pm – 3:30 pm Great Amtryke Giveaway
6:00 pm – 6:50 pm President-Elect’s Reception (Cash Bar)
7:00 pm – 10:00 pm President’s Dinner with Cash Bar (Achievement Awards and Officer Installation)
Sunday, August 4, 2024
Safe travels home! See you next year!