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Annual General Meeting (AGM)


THE 2007 AGM HOST HOTEL

March 23 - March 25, 2007

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TRANSPORTATION FROM MILWAUKEE'S MITCHELL INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT (MKE)

Bus: The bus stop for Route 80 is located outside and to the south of the baggage claim area. Most service operates approximately every 15 minutes, less often during off peak times such as late nights or weekends. The ride from the Airport to 6th and Wisconsin is approximately 30 minutes. For people wanting to return to the Airport, they would stand at the northwest corner of 6th and Wisconsin at the bus stop and board a Route 80 that says "Airport" or "MATC". Buses run until shortly after midnight. Cash fare is $2.25, exact fare is required as drivers do not give change. All buses are wheelchair accessible. For additional information about Milwaukee's public transit system.

Shuttle Services: Airport Connection provides shuttle service between Mitchell International Airport and the Hilton Milwaukee City Center for $11 one way or $20 round trip. Call 414-769-2444 or 800-236-5450 to make reservations 2-3 days in advance. Or, book online for a discount.

Taxi: The quickest way to the Hilton, but also the most expensive. Count on spending at least $20-25.

Driving Directions:
From the West: Start West of Milwaukee on I-94 heading East, Continue onto I-794 Eastbound, Take the Civic Center, James Lovel exit ramp, Continue onto N James Lovell St, Turn RIGHT onto W Michigan St, Turn LEFT onto N 5th St for hotel entrance & parking.

From the North: Start North of Milwaukee on I-43 heading South, Take the North Ave exit ramp, Make a slight LEFT onto N 8th St, Make a slight LEFT onto N Halyard ST, Turn slight RIGHT onto N 6th St, Turn LEFT onto W Wisconsin Ave, Turn RIGHT onto 5th St for hotel entrance & parking.

From the South: Start South of Milwaukee on I-94/I-43 heading North, Continue onto I-43 Northbound, Take the Kilbourn Ave exit ramp, Turn RIGHT onto N 6th St, Turn LEFT onto W Wisconsin Ave., Turn RIGHT onto 5th St for hotel entrance & parking.

NOTE: during peak business hours, some intersections may have no turn signals illuminated which may cause a short detour to hotel.

For up to date directions please visit and choose ''Map your route'' from the main page.

PARKING

Hotel Parking: Parking is available at the Hilton Hotel in an attached, lit garage for $20 per night. You will be able to enter and exit as you please.



TRANSPORTATION FROM CHICAGO * Contact Lois Trinka at 888.706.3841 to book travel.

Megabus:
Megabus offers inexpensive bus routes from Chicago to Milwaukee as well as from other cities in the MidWest. Megabus' Chicago departure point is Union Station at the Canal street entrance. Mega bus tickets must be purchased in advance online and there is no Megabus ticket stand in Union Station. Look for the Megabus attendant at the Canal Street Entrance.

Greyhound Bus:
There is a Greyhound bus station one block from Hilton hotel.

Amtrak:
There are six daily train departures from each direction from Chicago and Milwaukee with a seventh additional train in each direction running Monday through Saturday. The Hilton Milwaukee City Center is three blocks north of the Milwaukee Amtrak station. One way fares are in the $20 range.

(Wisconsin) Coach USA:
This Coach runs two express bus services that connect with downtown Milwaukee. There is a one route that shuttles between the Kenosha Metra Commuter Rail station and the Milwaukee Greyhound station via Kenosha and Racine. One way fares are $9.00. Coach also operates a bus service that connects downtown Milwaukee with Chicago’s O’Hare and Midway Airports. The Midway round trip to Milwaukee is $65.00 and the O’Hare round trip is $43.00. There are 14 daily scheduled trips departing Midway that connect with O’Hare and terminate in Milwaukee. For both services call 262-542-8861 or 877-3-AIRPORTS [877-324-7767].

For additional information, please contact the Hilton Milwaukee City Center at 1-414-271-7250.

The 2006 AIUSA Annual General Meeting will take place at the The Hilton Milwaukee City Center March 23 - March 25, 2007 in Milwaukee, Wisconsin.

AGM Program Committee: aiusa-agm@aiusa.org. Contact: AIUSA-AGM, 600 Pennsylvania Ave SE, 5th Floor, Washington, DC 20003; Tel.: 202.544.0200; Fax: 202.546.7142