YODAA Conference 2008

The Basics

  • The 2008 YODAA Conference is in Cleveland, Ohio
  • When? August 9th - 13th (all sessions take place from the 10th-12th)
  • Where? The Hilton Garden Inn, in downtown Cleveland (see Hotel Information below)
  • How much? Conference Registration is $50 if you book a room at the conference hotel, and $100 without a room (see more information about registration below)
  • What? Check out our Tentative Schedule, which will most definitely be subject to change. It covers the session dates of the 10th-12th

Registration

  • Start by filling out our RSVP Form or contacting us to let us know you're interested in coming. Once we know you're coming, we can better help you get through the registration process and answer any questions you might have.
  • Ready to register, please download and print our Registration Form. Send the completed form with cash/check by July 25th to the following address:

    Y.O.D.A.A.
    c/o Cheryl Ebbinghaus
    311 Poquonnock Rd
    Groton, CT 06340

Hotel Information - The Hilton Garden Inn, in downtown Cleveland

  • Address: 1100 Carnegie Avenue, Cleveland, Ohio, USA 44115
  • Telephone: 1-216-658-6400 Fax: 1-216-658-6401
  • Website: http://www.hiltongardeninn.com/en/gi/hotels/index.jhtml?ctyhocn=CLEGWGI
  • Conference Hotel Rate: $115 (single), $125 (double), use code UYG for Conference Rate
  • Accommodations: All rooms include breakfast for guests
  • Hotel Deadline: Must reserve room by 7/19 to receive Conference Rate (can still book a room after this date, but probably at regular hotel price, with no guarantee for space; the conference rate is still possible if the unclaimed rooms in the block are still available)
  • Accessibility: the hotel will accommodate those with special needs; please request when booking your room

Roomates

Is this your first time? Do you need a roomate? Sarah B, from San Diego has volunteered to help set you up with a roomate. Please contact us and provide your information, and we will provide it to Sarah, so she could help you out.


Transportation

  • Flying? Arrive at the Cleveland-Hopkins International Airport
  • From Cleveland-Hopkins:

    • Subway/Rail: 1.00 USD
    • Taxi: 35.00 USD
    • Limousine: 35.00 USD
    • Town Car: 35.00 USD
    • For Shuttle service, the Hilton Garden Inn suggests trying Red Sparrow (216) 695-7550.

General Driving Directions


From I-77:
Exit East 9th Street. Right on Carnegie street. The hotel is on the right.


From I-71 and I-90 East:
Exit East 9th street. Right on Carnegie street. The hotel is on the right.


From I-90 West:
Exit Prospect. Turn right. Then left on East 14th street. Then right on Carnegie street. The hotel is on the left.

Click here for a recap of the 2007 Conference, with a video slideshow.