PRE-REGISTRATION HAS CLOSED, BUT YOU CAN STILL COME! 
Pre-registration (on-line and through the mail) to the National Convention in Sandusky has closed.UPMA Convention Registration will be open on-site at Kalahari in the Indigo Registration Area beginning on Saturday morning, August 14, at 9:00 AM. On-site registrations will be available!  Just visit us at the Registration Desk as soon as you arrive; we will be waiting to register you on-site! We look forward to seeing you! There are presently 875  registered

Yes ! There is a Golf Tournament.

Registration has been extended until July 24.

Open the following file for the information and registration form. 

Click here to learn more about the golf course  https://www.thunderbirdgolfcourses.com/golf-club/

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FREE SHUTTLE SERVICE FROM/TO AIRPORT: Gerri Swarm

The Ohio Chapter will provide free shuttle service between Kalahari Resort and Cleveland Airport.  Passengers must sign up for the free shuttle in advance. The cut-off date to sign up is July 15, 2021; the free shuttle service will not be available after that date. The UPMA Ohio Chapter is providing this service free of charge to registered convention attendees. Be cognizant of the logistics and cost of this shuttle for the Ohio Chapter and please do not sign up if you do not need the service and cancel if you change your plans. Shuttle service is available August 14, 15, 19, 20.  Here is the link to make airport reservations:   https://form.jotform.com/210604754797160. Here is the phone number to contact directly if you do not have access to reserve on line:  330-331-4238. (Gold note: Shuttle service is available on other dates for a fee by calling the same number. You are responsible for fees on other dates.)

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VOLUNTEERS NEEDED! From Ohio Chapter

We would like volunteers to help at the UPMA Registration Booth at Kalahari. It will take many people to staff registration successfully. We understand other states are very helpful in this endeavor. Please reach out to Lou Stuckey, stuckey31@msn.com; or Mari Beth Kirkland mari_kirkland@yahoo.com

to let us know you will volunteer. Thank YOU!

NATIONAL CONVENTION EARLY REGISTRATION EXTENDED:

The UPMA National Executive Board voted to freeze the national convention registration fees at the current level until June 14! That gives more time for COVID vaccines to work, COVID virus to decline, and our members to be more ready to travel! Thanks Board, for continuing to work in the best interest of our members! Look for an updated registration form soon.  

MOBILITY SCOOTERS FOR RENT IN SANDUSKY: from Gerri Swarm

Because many members have inquired, I wanted to let you know that scooters will be available for rent at the National Convention.  Pro Medica Medical Equipment Rental in Sandusky will handle this for us. They will rent standard scooters (up to 300 lbs) at $25 per day, plus a one time delivery/cleaning fee of $25. The heavy duty scooters will rent for $35 per day, plus the $25 fee. The scooters will be delivered and picked up from the Kalahari Resort. According to our contact person, Tim Belden, plenty scooters will be available, and he will accept reservations beginning July 1. His phone is 419-625-1256, but he will not accept reservations until July 1. Reminders and contact information will be available in the Leader and the Gold. Just remember, reservations will not be accepted until July 1. 

TIPS FOR PLANNING NATIONAL CONVENTION: from Gerri Swarm 

MORE ABOUT NATIONAL CONVENTION: from various sources

Free Registration for First Timers: First timers to the national convention get free registration! They must pay their full registration fee in advance using the form above (the manual form), then submit the form provided after attending the convention to the national office for reimbursement. 

UPMA Retired Rate: UPMA Retired members may have one guest (not an active member) register for the discounted retiree rate.

Grand Banquet: The grant banquet will be on Thursday evening, August 19. Cost of banquet is included in full registration. There will be no banquet tickets sold separately.

Children age 17 and under: The $80 registration includes child’s meal at the grand banquet.

Hotel Reservations: UPMA has a special rate at the convention hotel beginning Sept. 15, 2020. You must call the hotel directly to make a reservation. The National Office will not handle room reservations. To make a reservation, you must make a deposit to the hotel in the amount of your first night’s lodging; this deposit is non-refundable after July 8, 2021. All room cancellations must be made directly with the hotel. To secure the special UPMA rate, you must identify yourself as part of the UPMA convention. The rate is available only until July 8, 2021, or all rooms in the block are sold, whichever comes first. The group rate is available five days pre and post-convention based on availability. Kalahari Resorts & Conventions 1-877-525-2427 $164—single/double/triple/quad. Be sure to request the UPMA group rate

Free Shuttle Service: Free Shuttle Service is provided from the Cleveland Hopkins International Airport (CLE). Shuttles will be provided to the hotel on Saturday, Aug. 14, and Sunday, Aug. 15. Shuttles for return flights will be Thursday evening, Aug. 19, and Friday, Aug. 20. A shuttle sign-up spot will be announced at a future date. (Take note: There are several airports in the area. Free shuttle is provided only from Cleveland Hopkins International Airport.)

Free Parking: And if you are driving, free parking at the hotel! Valet parking is available. 

On-Line Registration: Online Convention Registration - 1st Time Attendees and single day registrations must print and mail registration form for discount

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--Resort Fee Waived: The $29.99 Resort Fee is waived.  
--Free Admission to Water Parks: All run of the house guest rooms include four admissions to the Indoor and Outdoor Water park for the duration of the stay!