2010 IHCA Call for Presentations
Now Open for Speaker Submissions
The 2010 Illinois Health Care Association Convention Call for Presentations speaker submission process is open until February 1, 2010. People wishing to be considered to speak at the 60th Annual Illinois Health Care Association Convention and Trade Show must submit a proposal through our online form to be considered.
You are allowed to submit to speak on one or more topics. Once you fill out the original speaker information the system retains that information and you will not have to re-do that information again.
Click Here to go to the speaker submission form.
Contact Debbie Belt or Kelli Showalter if you have any questions. Technical issues should be addressed to Chris Gergeni or call 800-252-8988.
2010 IHCA Annual Convention and Trade Show
September 13-16, 2010
Peoria, IL
Welcome to IHCA's Annual Convention and Trade Show Section!
You are invited to attend the 60th Annual Convention and Trade Show of the Illinois Health Care Association. The convention will be held September 13-16, 2010 in Peoria , Illinois. Featured venues include the Peoria Civic Center , Hotel Pere Marquette, and the Holiday Inn City Centre. Educational sessions will be held on Tuesday, September 14th through Thursday, September 16th .
Agenda:
Monday, Sept. 14
9 a.m. – noon IHCA Board of Directors Meeting at WeaverRidge
10 a.m. – 5 p.m. Exhibitor Move-in
Noon – 6 p.m. IHCA-PAC Golf Tournament at WeaverRidge
4 – 8 p.m. IHCA Registration Desk Open
7 – 10 p.m. HCCI/IHCA Happy Hour PLUS
Tuesday, Sept. 15
7 a.m. – 5 p.m. IHCA Registration Desk Open
7 a.m. – 5:30 p.m. IHCA Bookstore Open
8:30 – 10 a.m. Educational Sessions
10 a.m. Grand Opening/Ribbon Cutting
10 – Noon Decision Makers Only
10:30 – Noon Educational Sessions
Noon – 1:30 p.m. Trade Show and Complimentary Lunch
1:45 – 3 p.m. General Session
3:30 – 5 p.m. IHCA Annual Business Meeting
3:30 – 5 p.m. Educational Sessions
5 – 6 p.m. IHCA Assisted Living Constituency Meeting
6 - 8 p.m. Hospitality Hop
Wednesday, Sept. 16
7 a.m. – 5 p.m. IHCA Registration Desk Open
7 a.m. – 5:30 p.m. IHCA Bookstore Open
7:30 – 9:30 a.m. Ovations ( Breakfast, Keynote Address, & Nursing Awards)
8 – 9:30 a.m. Educational Sessions
8 a.m. – 3 p.m. Dementia Train the Trainer (TBD)
10 - 11:30 am Educational Sessions (Round Table Discussions)
11:30 a.m. - 1 p.m. Trade Show and Complimentary Lunch
1 – 2:30 p.m. Educational Sessions
3 – 4:30 p.m. Educational Sessions
4:30 – 5:30 IHCA Nursing Facility Constituency Meeting
4:30 – 5:30 p.m. The Center DD Services Constituency Meeting
6:30 – 8:30 p.m. Tribute (Dinner and Awards for Staff and Volunteers)
8:30 – 11:30 p.m. Live Band, Dancing, Deal or No Deal Grand Prize Giveaway!
Thursday, Sept. 17
7 a.m. – 1:30 p.m. IHCA Registration Desk Open
7 a.m. – 2 p.m. IHCA Bookstore Open
8 - 9:30 a.m. Educational Sessions
9:45 - 11:15 a.m. Educational Sessions
11:30 a.m. - 1 p.m. Educational Sessions NEW!
Hotel Information
The Hotel Pere Marquette and Holiday Inn City Centre will serve as official hotels for the 2010 convention. The properties will provide sleeping accommodations for convention delegates. The Peoria Civic Center , the site of the Trade Show and most educational sessions, is within walking distance of the Hotel Pere Marquette and the Holiday Inn City Centre.
FYI
• Call the hotel of your choice directly to make reservations.
• Make sure to mention the Illinois Health Care Association to get the special room rates.
• Room availability is limited. Make reservations early.
• Rooms may become available as cancellations are made. Call periodically, especially after September 1, to check availability.
Hotel Pere Marquette
501 Main St .
Peoria , IL 61602
309-637-6500
800-774-7118
$112 Single/Double
Holiday Inn City Centre
500 Hamilton Blvd.
Peoria , IL 61602
309-674-2500
$99 Single/Double
Par-A-Dice
7 Blackjack Blvd.
East Peoria , IL 61611
800-727-3423
$95 Single/Double
Wingate by Wyndham
7708 N. Rt. 91
Peoria , IL 61615
800-589-0033
Country Inn & Suites
5309 W. Landens Way
Peoria , IL 61615
309-589-0044
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