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Child Life Council 24th Annual Conference on Professional IssuesAll conference activities will take place at the hotel, with the exception of theSaturday night Networking Event and hospital tours. Complete room assignmentsfor sessions will be included in your on-site registration materials, to beprovided upon your arrival at the conference. A name badge will be includedin your registration packet and will be required for entrance into all educationalsessions and conference activities.Driving DirectionsFrom DFW Airport:Take the south airport exit, and follow the signs to Dallas via Highway 183East. Continue approximately 10 miles and merge onto I-35E South.Continue I-35E South. As you approach downtown Dallas, you’ll see the landmarkReunion Tower, which is connected to the hotel. Exit I-35 at exit #428E,which is the Reunion Blvd/Commerce East exit. As you circle down to streetlevel, immediately turn right on the service road between the freeway, and goto the stop sign at Reunion Blvd. Turn left onto Reunion Blvd. and continuethrough the traffic light following the curve around to the traffic light atHyatt Regency Hotel Dr. Turn left going up the incline to the front drive forhotel valet parking. For self-parking, continue past the front drive through thetraffic light to the self-parking area.Detailed driving directions from other locations are available in PDF formatin the Conference section of the CLC Web site at www.childlife.org.Hotel ParkingSelf-parking is available for a maximum of $8.00 per day in the outdoorRadish Lot, located on the north end of the hotel at the intersection of HotelStreet and Reunion Boulevard West. Alternate parking is available at theReunion Arena parking lot, located at the intersection of Sports Street andReunion Boulevard: $3.00 on non-event days, $10.00 on event days. Valetparking is available at the hotel entrance for $18 for a full day/overnight. Allparking rates are subject to change.Airport TransportationSuperShuttle International offers a shuttle service between Dallas/Fort WorthInternational Airport (DFW) and the Hyatt Regency Dallas. A similar service isavailable through SuperShuttle for those traveling from Dallas Love Field(DAL). For each airport, a special discounted fare of $12 each way is availableto CLC conference attendees. Look for the coupon in the 2006 Conference sectionof the CLC Web site at www.childlife.org.Upon arrival at the airport, collect your luggage and locate the InformationBoard/Phone in the baggage claim area. Press the appropriate number forSuperShuttle. After giving your location (the terminal and section are on thephone) to the Guest Service Representative/Dispatch, proceed outside to theShared Ride area and look for the blue and gold SuperShuttle van.To schedule your return trip to the airport, please contact the local reservationshotline at 817-329-2000 at least 24 hours in advance of your anticipateddeparture, or ask the hotel concierge to arrange for your pickup.Cab fare between the Hyatt Regency Dallas at Reunion and DFW ranges from$45 to $55 for up to two passengers. From Dallas Love Field, the average fareis $20.GENERAL CONFERENCE INFORMATIONOn-Site Registration HoursThursday, May 25, 2006 Friday, May 26, 20069:00 a.m. – 7:00 p.m. 7:30 a.m. – 5:30 p.m.Name BadgesName badges are required for admission to all conference programs. Thoseattending their first CLC conference will have “First-Timer” ribbons affixed totheir badges. If you spot someone with this ribbon, please extend a friendlywelcome.ProceedingsEveryone who registers for the conference will receive a book of proceedings,which includes content information and/or handouts for the professional developmentworkshop presentations and poster sessions. In order to ensure that allhandouts are included in the proceedings, speakers are responsible for submittingthe documents to CLC in advance of the deadline on March 1, 2006.Exhibit HallThe Annual Conference Exhibit Hall features organizations that offer childlife-related merchandise and information. Don’t miss this opportunity tospeak to the representatives who are eager to share their latest products andservices with you. The following group meal events will be served in theExhibit Hall:Opening Reception with Hors D’oeuvres and Cash Bar,Friday, May 26Take a stroll through the Exhibit Hall and enjoy tasty tidbits, whilerenewing old acquaintances and making new ones.Morning Beverages on Saturday, May 27Join your colleagues and welcome the day with a hot beverage!Lunch on Friday, May 26 and Saturday, May 27Attendees will be provided with lunch on the first two days of theconference, as part of the basic registration fee.Exhibit Hall HoursExhibit Hall EventsFriday, May 2611:30 a.m. – 1:30 p.m. Exhibit Hall Open with Lunch6:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m. Opening Reception in Exhibit HallSaturday, May 278:00 a.m. – 9:30 a.m. Exhibit Hall Open with Beverages11:30 a.m. – 1:30 p.m. Exhibit Hall Open with Lunch and PrizesDALLAS, TEXAS ★ MAY 26–28, 2006 5