2010 Activity Professionals Conference
February 17 – February 19, 2009
Conference Center at North Pointe
The Top 5 Reasons To Attend
The 2010 Activity Professionals Conference
1. Education – This years conference features the top issues affecting long-term care. Specific information on the impact of the MDS 3.0 will be a focus. In addition, attendees will be able to choose between a variety of other topics to address their most pressing needs.
2. Keynote Sessions – We are pleased to announce our keynote speakers – Linda Bach, RN, CRNAC & Tammy Cassidy, RN, BSN, BC, LNHA, RAC-C
3. Networking – The conference provides a relaxed atmosphere to connect with peers, business partners and industry experts.
4. Location – held at the beautiful Conference Center at North Pointe. Attendees rave each year about the accommodations and food at this location.
5. CEUs – up to 15 CEUs for activity professionals, therapeutic recreation professionals, nurses and administrators are available during this Conference.
As Chairman of the Activity Professionals Task Force, it is my pleasure to personally invite you to attend the 2010 Activity Professionals Conference at the beautiful Conference Center at North Pointe in Lewis Center, Ohio (near Columbus).
This year’s Conference promises to provide the very best in activity professional education coupled with a few unique program features that give attendees the opportunity to truly network and share best practices.
We wish to invite all activity professionals to sign up for this Conference at the Association member rate – a great savings on quality education. We hope to see you in February!
Linda McNeal White, ADC
McNeal & Associates Consulting,
Chairman, OHCA Activity Professionals Task Force
Conference Location:
The Conference Center at NorthPointe
9243 Columbus Pike, Lewis Center, Ohio 43035
Phone: 614.880.4300
Nestled in a village-like setting of Georgian architecture and cobblestone streets, The Conference Center at NorthPointe is an all-encompassing facility which includes 120 well-appointed guest rooms and suites, a private conference dining room and an on-site pub, complete with a surround sound theatre room. For the active set, guests may enjoy the fitness center, racquetball court, full size gymnasium and outdoor swimming pool, all located on meticulously landscaped grounds overlooking a picturesque two-acre pond.
All of the 120 well-appointed guest rooms and suites blend residential comfort with the office-away-from-home features the business traveler deserves. Rooms include pillow-top beds, refrigerators, microwave ovens, coffee makers with complimentary coffee, IP telephony, voicemail and high speed Internet access.
The Conference Center at NorthPointe recognizes that life balance is critical. At the end of a busy day or between meetings, you can enjoy the beauty of Georgian architecture as you stroll the cobblestone streets. Or, pause for a moment to take in the picturesque pond and meticulously landscaped grounds.
A limited number of rooms are available at the hotel for a special rate of $151 plus tax (single) or $108 (double) occupancy per person plus tax. The overnight room rate includes dinner on night of arrival and full breakfast the next morning in the Conference Dining Room for each registered guest. Therefore, those sharing rooms, each individual must check in. Also, should you need to cancel the reservation, both names must be provided upon cancellation.
Rooms go fast so be sure to make your reservations early.
Mention that you are with the Activities Conference when making your reservations to receive this rate.
Phone Number for reservations: 614-880-4300
Should you choose to not stay at The Conference Center at NorthPointe, there are a variety of other hotels near the conference center.
Hyatt Place, 7490 Vantage Drive, 614-846-4355 – OHCA rate is $99.
Best Western Franklin Park Suites, 2045 Polaris Pkwy., 614-396-5100 - No special rates are available
Candlewood Suites, 8515 Lyra Dr., 614-436-6600. - No special rates are available
Comfort Inn North Polaris, 8400 Lyra Dr., 614-791-9700- No special rates are available
DoubleTree Hotel Columbus–Worthington, 175 Hutchinson Ave., 614-885-3334- No special rates are available
Extended Stay Columbus/Polaris, 8555 Lyra Dr., 614-431-5522- No special rates are available
Hilton Garden Inn Columbus/Polaris, 8535 Lyra Dr., 614-846-8884- No special rates are available
Residence Inn–Worthington, 7300 Huntington Park Dr., 614-885-0799- No special rates are available
Sheraton Suites, 201 Hutchinson Ave., 614-436-0004- No special rates are available
Towneplace Suites–Worthington, 7272 Huntington Park Dr., 614-885-1557- No special rates are available
Wingate Inn–Polaris, 8505 Pulsar Pl., 614-844-5888- No special rates are available