General Conference Preparation Guide
Welcome to the General Conference! Get ready for an insightful event with Bishop Gregory G. M. Ingram Sr., Bishop John Richard Bryant, and Bishop Samuel Lawrence Green Sr. Learn about pre-conference events, traveling tips, arriving in Philadelphia, and conference housing details. Prepare for a smooth check-in process at the hotel and make the most of your stay. Count down the days to this enriching experience!
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THINGS YOU NEED TO KNOW BEFORE YOU YOU GO!
Welcome on behalf of our Founder The Right Reverend Richard Allen
Bishop Gregory G. M. Ingram, Sr. Bishop Gregory G. M. Ingram, Sr. Host Presiding Bishop Bishop John Richard Bryant Bishop John Richard Bryant Senior Bishop Bishop Samuel Lawrence Green, Sr. Bishop Samuel Lawrence Green, Sr. General Conference Commission Chairperson Dr. Richard Allen Lewis, Sr. Dr. Richard Allen Lewis, Sr. Treasurer/CFO
We are We are Counting down the Days!
A.M.E. Pre-Conference Events Bishop Gregory G. M. Ingram Bishop Gregory G. M. Ingram and The Rev. Dr. Jessica Kendall Ingram The Rev. Dr. Jessica Kendall Ingram Host Presiding Bishop and Supervisor Host Presiding Bishop and Supervisor of the 1 1st st Episcopal District Episcopal District of the African African Methodist Methodist Episcopal Episcopal Church Church
General Conference Traveling Traveling
Arriving In Philadelphia The City of Brotherly Love If you are arriving by plane, train, bus or car you will find the City of Brotherly Love accessible for your travel!
General Conference Housing Housing
Hotel Check - In Upon arrival, guests will enter the Lobby(s) for check in. Guests will have the option to have their luggage delivered by Bell Services. Check in time is 4:00 p.m. If a room is available prior to 4:00 p.m., guests will be provided a room number and room key. At check-in, guests will be asked if they would like to place a credit card or debit card on their room for incidentals. If they opt to not put a card down on the room for incidentals, they will be unable to place any phone calls. If you are a Delegate or Alternate and your room has been prepaid by your district, you will be asked to show ID and can decide if you will provide a card for incidentals. If a partial payment or deposit has been made on your room, you will be required to provide the remaining balance due at check-in.
Guestrooms Rooms come equipped with: In-room iron & ironing board Blow dryer In-room safe Personal coffee maker Refrigerator Phones with data port and voicemail
EXPEDITING CHECK-IN Please provide the hotel with as much information in advance as possible: Split Checks If you have a roommate and would like to set up split checks, this can be setup in advance by calling the hotel and requesting it.(This applies to observers only.) Special Needs - Guests should provide advanced notice of any accessible needs (such as roll-in showers, a lower bed, padded toilet seats, feather allergies, etc.)
Getting Getting Around Around At the General Conference
Scooters Scooters or wheelchair may be reserved in advance at: http://locations.scootaround.com/AMEC Scooters rental fees: Cost per day is $65.00; $270.00 for 7 days; and $330.00 from July 5th - 13th . Reservations can be made online at: http://locations.scootaround.com/AMEC Or by calling 1-888-441-7575 mention that you are a part of the AMEC 50th Quadrennial Session of the General Conference to receive the group rate.
Scooters at: http://locations.scootaround.com/AM EC Or by calling 1-888-441-7575 mention that you are a part of the AMEC 50th Quadrennial Session of the General Conference to receive the group rate. We recommend you reserve in advance because availability is limited. Scooters will not be allowed on the General Session floor. A parking area/charging station will be available in the foyer area outside the General Session room.
General Conference Registration Registration
Observers Observers To date we have approximately 4,500 Observers registered. There is no deadline for Observer registration Online registration will remain open throughout the General Conference. Price for Observer registration is $125.00 with member card and $135.00 without member card. (Student & Youth prices are also available) Benefits/Kit Items General Conference Bag General Conference Badge General Conference T-shirt General Conference Key Chains General Conference Pen
PLEASE STOP BY THE OFFICIAL GENERAL CONFERENCE MEMORABILIA SHOP AT: WW.AME-CHURCH.COM
Observer Registration Includes: Access to Observers seating in The General Access to Observers seating in The General Session Session Entry to Sunday s Event Entry to Sunday s Event General Conference Agenda General Conference Agenda Youth observers will receive General Youth observers will receive General Conference backpack Conference backpack
Registration Hours Tuesday, July 5, 2016 7:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Wednesday, July 6, 2016 7:00 a.m. to 10:00 a.m. (Closed for Worship Service) Reopen Reopen at 2:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. Thursday, July 7, 2016 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Friday, July 8, 2016 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Saturday, July 9, 2016 Sunday, July 10, 2016 Monday, July 11, 2016 Tuesday, July 12, 2016 Wednesday, July 13, 2016 8:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Registration Day Passes Day Passes will be available on-site only. Cost for a day pass is $50.00 per day. Badges or valid Day Pass will be required to enter the main hall during Business Sessions. Badges or Day Pass will not be required during the Worship Services.
Dining Options Restaurants are within walking distance of the Convention Center and the Historic Reading Terminal Market has a plethora of dining and shopping options.
General Conference Check In Check In
General Conference Check General Conference Check- -in will be held in the Grand Hall in in will be held in the Grand Hall in the Pennsylvania Convention Center. the Pennsylvania Convention Center. Expedite your check Expedite your check- -in by printing out (in advance) and in by printing out (in advance) and presenting your confirmation with registration bar code. (Your presenting your confirmation with registration bar code. (Your mobile barcode will be accepted.) mobile barcode will be accepted.) This information will be e This information will be e- -mailed to each registered AME mailed to each registered AME attendee before the opening of the 2016 General Conference. attendee before the opening of the 2016 General Conference.
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