Registrations will still be accepted onsite at the conference registration desk. The conference registration desk will open Sunday, 4/14/13 at 5:30pm and be open each day of the conference.
Click below for a detailed program with session descriptions.
Up to 2.0 Continuing Education Units available for full session attendance!
Registration
Pre –Registration and payment deadline is April 8, 2013. Registrations postmarked after this date will incur a $25 late fee.
Fees:
Registration includes access to sessions, exhibits and CEUs as well as the wine and cheese reception, refreshment breaks and closing brunch. All attendees and presenters are required to register and pay the appropriate fee. You will receive a confirmation letter once registration is processed. If paying by Purchase Order, the PO form must accompany your registration (PO numbers are not accepted).
- $205 Member Fee (NTRS, ATRA, State TR Association)
- $205 Member Fee (Other Health Related Professional Association – association name required on form)
- $220 Non-member Fee
- $175 Student Fee (currently enrolled undergraduates – photo student ID is required)
- $145 Single Day Fee (Monday, Tuesday or Wednesday)
- $80 Student Room Host Fee (prior approval required: send form, photo ID and letter from advisor)
Conference Location/Hotel Information
The conference will be held at the Sheraton Westport Lakeside Chalet in St. Louis, Missouri in Westport Plaza. Restaurants and shops are conveniently located within walking distance in Westport Plaza. Visit www.sheratonWestport.com to see hotel and area features and amenities.
The hotel is located 8 minutes from Lambert International Airport and 10 minutes from historic St. Charles, MO. For more information about St. Louis, MO visit http://www.explorestlouis.com/. For more information about St. Charles, MO visit http://www.historicstcharles.com/.
Lodging Information
Participants will receive the special Symposium room rate of $113 + tax for single/double occupancy per night. The block of rooms will be held until March 25, 2013 and after this date rooms will be open to the public and available on first come basis. Be sure to note you are with the Midwest Symposium to secure the group rate and also indicate of you have any specific accessibility needs. Contact the hotel directly at (314) 434-5010 or 1-800-822-3535. You can also reserve a room through the conference lodging website at https://www.starwoodmeeting.com/Book/midwesttherapeuticsymposium2013.
The Lakeside Chalet offers complimentary parking in the Clocktower garage and surface lot in front of the hotel and will be validated at the front desk. (Please check-in directly at the Lakeside Chalet and not the Sheraton Plaza Tower).
Exhibits and Resources
The exhibit area will be located near registration and session meeting rooms and refreshment breaks will be served in this location daily. Exhibit / display size is 8’x10’ furnished with (1) 6’ draped table and 2 chairs. Please indicate on registration form if electricity is required. NOTE: no security will be provided and is the responsibility of the exhibitor. Deadline for registration is April 8, 2013 and if possible, exhibitors are requested to provide a door prize for the closing brunch.
Exhibit Schedule
- April 15, 2013
8:00 – 9:30 am - exhibit set-up
9:30 am – 7:00 pm exhibit area open
- April 16, 2013
8:30 am – 7:30 pm Exhibit area open
All exhibits should be removed at the close of the wine and cheese reception
For further information or questions regarding the Symposium
Or if you have a disability and require special materials or services, please contact Debbi Haskamp or Erica Lovercamp at the MU Conference Office, 344 Hearnes Center, Columbia, MO 65211. Email: muconf1@missouri.edu; Phone: (573) 882-4038, Fax: (573) 882-1953.
Sponsored by:
University of Missouri in Columbia, Missouri
College of Agriculture, Food and Natural Resources
School of Natural Resources – Department of Parks, Recreation and Tourism
Northwest Missouri State University - Maryville, Missouri
College of Education and Human Services
Department of Health, Physical Education, Recreation and Dance
In cooperation with
the MU Conference Office and PALAESTRA Magazine