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MREA Annual Meeting
February 18-20, 2008 - The Crowne Plaza Riverfront - St. Paul, MN

February 18 - MREA Board Meeting & 1st General Session
February 19 - Legislative Day
February 20 - 2nd General Session & Business Meeting

The 67th annual meeting of the Minnesota Rural Electric Association convenes Monday, February 18, 2008 at 1:00 p.m. in the Minnesota Ballroom (lower level). This First General Session will adjourn at 4:30 p.m. Our Legislative Day is on Tuesday, February 19, 2008. The Second General Session, which includes MREA’s Business Meeting, will begin on Wednesday, February 20, 2008 at 8:00 a.m. in the Minnesota Ballroom (lower level). The meeting will adjourn at 12:00 p.m. 

More information:
Agenda

Spouse Event
Cost
Hotel Information
MREA Cancellation Policy

 

St. Paul Information:

St. Paul Convention & Visitor's Bureau

Walking Map to St. Paul Restaurants

Meeting Registration: The MREA Annual Meeting fee is $269 per person (based on early bird registration) or $289 if registering after January 31, 2008. Spouse registration is $69 per person, which includes a tour and on Tuesday.  Your online registration will be finalized by paying with your VISA or Master Card.

To pay by check, mail your payment with a printed copy of the registration information to MREA/AR, 11640 73rd Ave N., Maple Grove, MN 55369

Hotel Reservations: A block of rooms has been reserved at the Crowne Plaza Riverfront Hotel St. Paul.  For reservations, please call 651-292-1900 or Click here to reserve a room on-line with the hotel. The hotel rate is $129 single or double. The reservation deadline is January 18, 2008.

Parking: Parking is available at the Crowne Plaza; however, the ceiling height at this ramp is too low for SUVs or pick-up trucks.  Additional parking is available at the Capital City Plaza Parking ramp that is connected by skyway to the hotel.  SUV’s and pick-up trucks will fit at this parking ramp.

Membership Reception: A membership reception will be held Monday, February 18, 2008 from 5:30 to 7:00 p.m.  

MREA Legislative Day: The Minnesota House and Senate Leadership are invited to address the membership on the outlook for this legislative session. The session is scheduled on Tuesday, February 19, 2008 from 8:30 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. in the Minnesota Ballroom (lower level) at the Crowne Plaza Riverfront Hotel. Cooperatives are encouraged to schedule appointments to visit their legislators and staff during the afternoon. Buses will provide transportation between the hotel and the State Capitol. Lunch is on your own or you may purchase a ticket for the MREA Luncheon.

Spouse Registration: Includes a Guthrie Backstage Tour and Lunch at the Cue Restaurant, Tuesday  February 19, 2008 from 9:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.  Spouse registration is $69.  Pre-registration is required. Tour space is limited. Detailed Flyer

Cancellation, Substitution and Refund Policy: You may cancel your registration up to 3 business days before the program and we will refund your tuition less a $25 cancellation fee.

If you need to cancel less than 3 business days prior to the program, you may send a substitute from your organization or transfer your registration fee to another program of your choice that is scheduled within 12 months of your original event.  Your registration must be prepaid to qualify for a credit certificate should you need to cancel within 3 days of the program. 

Please note, that if you don't cancel and don't attend, you are still responsible for payment.

Substitutions may be made at any time.


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