THE 2013 EBBA/IBBA MEETING
QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
WHERE IS THE MEETING BEING HELD?
The meeting is to be held at Fall Creek Falls State Park in eastern Tennessee. Click on the "Visit the Park's Home Page" choice at the left for information on the Park.
HOW DO I GET THERE?
Directions are on the Park's home page.
DO YOU HAVE TO BE AN EBBA or IBBA MEMBER TO ATTEND?
There are no restrictions on attendance; anyone interested in the process of banding to aid in conservation and protection of wild birds is encouraged to attend. However, the Association retains the right to refuse admission to, or remove, anyone that is disruptive.
WHERE DO WE STAY OVERNIGHT WHILE ATTENDING THE MEETING?
The park has rooms at the Inn, cabins, and villas. Make your reservations by calling 1-800-250-8610 or make them online at https?/apps.tn.gov/parks/. Visit the Park web site using the link on the location page for more information.
WHY IS THERE AN EARLY PAYMENT DISCOUNT?
Registration materials and meals are arranged in advance, requiring planning on the part of the inn, restaurant, and meeting coordinator.
WHAT IS THE SCHEDULE FOR THE MEETING?
A schedule of activities can be brought up by clicking on the "Program" tab to your left.
CAN MY SIGNIFICANT OTHER ATTEND JUST THE MEALS?
Yes, your wife, husband, child, sister, brother, friend whatever, can attend the meals and not the meeting. Simply register them as a guest. Just list their names on your registration form and indicate "meals only." If they are attending the general paper session and meeting on Saturday they should be registered too.
WHAT IS INCLUDED WITH THE MEALS?
Click on the "Meal Menus" tab at the left for what is included with each meal. Friday lunch is on your own, unless you attend the Council meetings. Friday dinner is a private function for our group. Saturday breakfast is on your own. Saturday lunch and dinner are buffets in the main dining room.
WHAT PROVISIONS ARE MADE FOR VEGETARIANS, SPECIAL DIETS?
Accommodations for dietary restrictions, food allergies and vegetarian options must be arranged in advance, before March 15, 2013. For any special requirements call 845-707-4897 or Email Margaret Fritze
CAN I SHARE A ROOM WITH SOMEONE?
If you want to share the cost of a room with a roommate but do not have one, email the coordinator, for men: Tom Greg, for women Margaret Fritze. We will attempt to coordinate you with other interested parties if they are available.
DOES THE PARK PROVIDE CHILD CARE?
The Park has no provisions for child care.
CAN I BRING A PET?
Some units are available for pets. Please inquire when you make your reservation.
IS THERE A CAMPGROUND NEARBY WHERE WE COULD STAY?
The Park has a campground, click on the "Visit the Park's Home Page" menu choice for the information or call 1-800-250-8611. The park also has rental cabins, call 1-800-250-8610.
WHAT IF I HAVE TO CANCEL?
Deposits for inn reservations will be refunded if the cancellation is received NO LESS THAN 48 hours prior to arrival date.
Deposits for cabin reservations will be refunded if the cancellation is received NO LESS THAN 10 days prior to arrival date.
Restaurant guarantee numbers are given 72 hours in advance. If you let us know by April 1, we can update our number and refund all of your fees.
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