Student travel discount

SINGLE-DAY REGISTRATION

A badge indicating the clay of the week will be issued to those attendees and presenters who register for one day. This will provide admission to any session and the exhibit hall for only the day indicated on the badge. The daily fees are:

Active Member, $90

Student Member, $35

Nonmember, $115

Student Nonmember, $50--includes $12 voucher toward membership

CANCELLATION POLICY

Refund requests must be submitted in writing to MTNA and postmarked, faxed or e-mailed no later than March 8, 2004. A $25 processing fee will be assessed for all refunds.

OPEN TO THE PUBLIC

The following events are free and open to the public:

* Evening Concerts

* Student Competitions

* Student Competitions Winners Concerts

ON-SITE CONFERENCE REGISTRATION HOURS

Friday, March 26, 5:00 P.M.-8:00 P.M.

Saturday, March 27, 7:30 A.M.-4:30 P.M.

Sunday, March 28, 7:30 A.M.-4:30 P.M.

Monday, March 29, 8:00 A.M.-4:30 P.M.

Tuesday, March 30, 8:00 A.M.-4:30 P.M.

Note: Hours are subject to change.

CONFERENCE MONITORS NEEDED

MTNA needs your help at the conference. Monitors are needed for every conference session, showcase, competition, master class and concert. If you are willing to monitor, please indicate your availability on the registration form on page 9. A conference monitor chair will contact you regarding your assignment. Your assistance as a monitor is an important contribution toward a successful conference. Students who monitor at least eight hours will have their conference registration fee waived.

SPECIAL DISCOUNTED FARES ON DELTA AIR LINES

Delta Air Lines has been selected as the official airline for the 2004 MTNA National Conference and is offering an exclusive low fare. Flights hooked more than 60 days in advance will be subject to 10 percent off U.S. domestic published fares or 15 percent off published Y06 fares. Tickets purchased less than 60 days in advance will receive a 5 percent discount.

To take advantage of the quality service, convenient schedules and special fares offered by this airline, follow these steps.

* Call or have your travel agent call the Delta Meeting Network Reservations at (800) 241-6760 from 8:00 A.M.-11:00 P.M., Monday Sunday, EST.

* Refer to File Number 197993A.

These discounts are valid for travel within the continental United States provided that all rules and restrictions are met and are available only through Delta's toll-free number. Every ticket purchased using this file number benefits MTNA.

EASY TRANSPORTATION FROM AIRPORT TO HOTEL

KCI Shuttle is offering a discount to MTNA conference attendees. Each registered attendee will receive a KCI "Shuttle Buck" with Iris or her conference registration confirmation letter. This will save attendees $1 off a round trip ticket. KCI Shuttle runs from 4:00 A.M. to 12:00 MIDNIGHT, seven days a week. Shuttle ticket counters are located in the baggage claim area of the airport. If you have trouble locating the counter, dial "5000" from any white courtesy phone, and a KCI Shuttle representative will assist you.

Reservations are not necessary for transfers between the airport and hotel. The shuttle runs every thirty minutes, during hours of operation, to and from the Kansas City Marriott Hotel Downtown. The cost of one-way service is $14 per person; round-trip is $23 per person. If you have any questions, you may contact KCI at (816) 243-5000 or (800) 243-6383.

AMTRAK OFFERING DISCOUNTED TRAVEL RATES

Amtrak National Railroad Passenger Corporation is offering a special discount to conference attendees traveling to Kansas City from March 24-April 3, 2004--10 percent savings on the lowest fare available at the time reservations are made. (No other discounts will apply.)

For reservations, call Amtrak at (800) USA-RAIL. Be sure to refer to the Fare Code Number X34A-967 when making your reservation.

SPECIAL CAR RENTAL RATES

Avis Rent-A-Car is offering special rates to MTNA conference attendees in Kansas City. These rates are available one week before through one week after the conference dates of March 27-31, 2004, and include unlimited free mileage. To make reservations, call Avis's Meeting Reservation and Information Desk at (800) 331-1600 and request group number D131050. Reservations must be made at least twenty-four hours in advance.