Ground Transportation

• Attendees will be greeted by Ground Transportation services in the baggage claim area of Piedmont Triad International Airport during peak arrival hours. Winston-Salem is approximately 18 miles/25 minutes from the airport in Greensboro. If transport to Winston-Salem is desired, attendees will have the option to choose single taxi travel, van travel or rental car travel. 

Hourly van transport to Winston-Salem will be available during peak arrival and departure hours. You will receive a special ACDA conference discount by presenting  your ACDA membership card. At the baggage claim area, a transportation table will be set up. Attendees may pay for and request  round trip transport. Receipt for this return trip fare constitutes a reservation.  This reservation will be held in the attendees name with the return shuttle arriving at the requested hotel at the requested departure time following the conference. The round trip option is available during peak arrival hours and only available upon arrival for the conference.

For non-peak arrival hours you are directed to Ground Transportation at the airport. Triad Transport is available 24/7 from the first plane each day to the last. We have negotiated a special conference rate for our attendees. You will receive the special conference rate by presenting your ACDA membership card, see chart below for costs.

Regular estimated rates are:
Standard Single Occupant Taxi: $63 one way
Standard 10 passenger van: $63 per person, one way

ACDA Conference rate: $35 per person, round trip, 10 person van/4 person minimum

ACDA Conference rate: non peak hour 3 person taxi, $20 per person one way/$40 round trip. 4 or more persons receive van rate.

Registration Desk

• Registration will be held on the upper level of the Benton Convention Center.

  Registration Hours:

  Wednesday, 2/29 3:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m
  Thursday, 3/1 8:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m.
  Friday, 3/2 8:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.

Conference Schedule

• A tentative Conference Schedule is posted on the Southern Division Website: acdasouthern.org

ACDA Shuttle

• ACDA will provide a shuttle to events in Old Salem. You must PRE-REGISTER for these events in order to attend.

Educational Credit

• ACDA offers registrants continuing education credit (CEU) as well as graduate credit through the University of Central Oklahoma. Visit acda.org for complete details and to register for credit.

Receptions

• The ACDA program book contains a list of receptions being held during the conference. Those wishing to have their event included in this free list should email Sara Lynn Baird, program chair. (slbaird@auburn.edu) Event information must be received by January 13, 2012 for inclusion.

Submit the following details:

• Name of Reception (i.e. School/Company)
• Date and Time of Event
• Location, Address, and Room Name
• Name of Host
• Any contact information that should be included with the listing (i.e.phone number)

General -Information

Sponsorship

• ACDA has many excellent and affordable opportunities for schools and businesses to increase exposure through sponsorship including registrant and performer give-a-ways, session sponsorship, all-conference receptions and more. To learn about all our sponsorships, contact Katie Lewis at 405-232-8161 (lewis@acda.org).

Program Book Advertising

• Place your ad in the hands of more than 1,000 choir directors by advertising in the conference program book. For rates, mechanical details and to make a space reservation, go to acda.org/conferences or call Katie Lewis at 405-232-8161 (Lewis@acda.org)

Exhibits

• Exhibits are the center of conference activity and a place to network with 1,000 choir directors. Exhibitors receive complimentary weblinks and registrant mailing lists. For rates and to see more benefits of exhibiting, go to acda.org/conferences or call Katie Lewis at 405-232-8161 (Lewis@acda.org).

Hotel Reservations

• Conference attendees are responsible for making room reservations directly with the hotel of their choice. ACDA has secured special conference room rates at the hotels listed below. Make your reservation by January 29, 2012 in order to secure these special rates. *** Rooms will go QUICKLY - Make your reservations NOW!
• All rooms are subject to applicable state and local taxes. Please check with the hotel concerning methods of guaranteeing room reservations, advance payment requirements, total rates, taxes, check-in and check-out times, and changes to reservations including early departure penalties.

*** If you stay in the Marriott & Embassy Suites Hotels, you can walk to everything!

Old Salem Events

• We will have 2 events in Old Salem:
• Johannes Herbst: Colonial Salem's Bridge to the Berlin Song School (Tim Sharp)
• Moravian Lovefeast/Singstunde at Home Moravian Church
• Both events will have limited seating. Shuttle service will be provided for those that Pre-register until the events are full.

Contact Us

• Website: www.acda.org
• www.acdasouthern.org
• Phone: 405-232-8161