Individual Pre-Registrations (does not include lodging) 1. Head southwest on Messer Airport Hwy (0.2 miles)
Deadline for Pre-Registration is November 5, 2009. On-site registrations are $15 additional. There are no refunds for "no shows" or last minute cancellations.
Regular Registration $200
Married Couple Registration $300 per couple
Full-time Student Registration $150
DTConnect Ministry Association members $150
CLICK HERE to join the Deaf Teen Connect Ministry Association. Join now as a church and save 25% on this registration for up to five people.
Group Registration for Non-DTConnect Members (3 or more from same ministry)
$175 per person (there is no additional discounts for spouses within the group rate)
Registrations include lunch and supper on Saturday and lunch on Sunday
Friday only(w/ two meals) $110
Saturday only(w/ one meal) $100
Convention Registrations may be printed and mailed to:
DeafYouth Ministries
1806 Addington Avenue
Louisville, KY 40220-1603
Transportation to/from the airport:
The hotel is 20.6 miles from the convention site and the hotels to do not offer airport pickup/drop-off. DeafYouth Ministries will provide transportation at specific times for a $20 round-trip charge per rider. This is to cover the cost of a rental van and paying a driver for this service. At this point, we are planning to pick-up at 3:00, 4:30, 6:00 and 8:00 pm although these pickup times are subject to change. We will coordinate return dropoffs depending on the flight schedules.
Here are other options:
E-shuttle (205) 702-4566
$45.00 each way
Meteos Shuttle (205)980-1083
$35.00 add $5 per additonal person
BHM Door to Door (205) 591-5550
$50.00 round trip add $10 per additional person
Cab Companies Available
American Cab, Award Cab Company, Birmingham Cab Company, Hill Cab Company, Yellow Cab
Car Rental Companies
Alamo (205) 591-4395
Avis (205) 592-8901
Budget (205) 322-3596
Dollar Thrifty (205) 510-0026
Enterprise (205) 591-1927
Hertz (205) 591-6090
National (205) 592-7259
Convention Location:
Southeastern Bible College
2545 Valleydale Rd, Birmingham, AL 35244
Driving directions from the airport - 5900 Messer Airport Hwy, Birmingham, AL 35212
20.6 mi – about 26 minutes
2. Slight right to stay on Messer Airport Hwy (0.9 miles)
3. Take the ramp onto I-20 W/I-59 S (4.8 miles)
4. Take exit 124A on the left to merge onto I-65 S toward Montgomery (13.0 miles)
5. Take exit 247 for Valleydale Rd/County Hwy-17 (0.6 miles - same exit as the hotel)
6. Turn left at Valleydale Rd 1.2 mi
Registration does not include lodging and reservations are made separately and directly with the hotel. There is a group rate available at the hotels listed below. Mention the convention code to receive the group rate. Please note: you may be able to find a cheaper rate than what has been offered to us through one of the online reservation systems such as Travelocity, Expedia, Orbitz or others. Whatever saves you the most money is what we want you to do!
La Quinta Inn & Suites - Birmingham Hoover
120 Riverchase Parkway E.
Birmingham, AL 35244
Phone: (205) 403-0096
Convention Code: Tell them you are with DeafYouth Ministries Convention
Discount deadline: October 29, 2009
La Quinta Convention Rates:
Two double beds: $71.10 (Thursday), $62.10 (Friday and Saturday) - 3 days w/ tax: $222.69
King Suite (refrigerator/microwave): $80.10/$71.10/$71.10 - 3 days w/ tax: $253.44
Homewood Suites - Inverness Center
215 Inverness Center Drive
Birmingham, AL 35242
Phone: (205) 995-9823
Convention Code: DEA for group rate.
Discount deadline: October 27, 2009
Homewood Suites Convention Rates:
Studio Suite (may be Queen or King): $89.00 per night
Suite with 2 Queen beds: $99.00 per night
Each suite has sitting area, refrigerator and microwave.
The hotels both offer free breakfasts and wireless internet and are approximately 2.5 miles from SEBC on Valleydale. We will offer shuttles back and forth to the hotel for those who need transportation.
Exhibitor Information
Display areas will be available this year for a nominal fee of $25 for ministry information booths and $100 for vendors with Deaf ministry related products and services.
Any questions? Contact Liz Steele
