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2008 PMTA Annual Conference
November 7-8-9, 2008
Mansfield University
Board Meeting Thursday, November 6, 7:30pm
 
Conference Chair:  Gilya Hodos

Lodging
Meals

General Directions to Mansfield University


From the North
:  Follow I-86 to Painted Post, NY (just west of Corning, NY).  Take Rt. 15 South for 26 miles.  As you approach Mansfield, take the Rte. 6 exit and turn left onto Rte. 6 East.  Watch for our sign after you pass the traffic light in Mansfield.  The main entrance on Academy Street is just ahead on the right. 

From the West
:  Follow Route 6 East through Coudersport, Galeton, Gaines, & Wellsboro.  Mansfield is 12 miles east of Wellsboro on Rte. 6.  Watch for our sign after you pass the traffic light in Mansfield.  The main entrance on Academy Street is just ahead on the right. 

From the East
:  Follow Route 6 West through Tunkhannock, Wysox, Wyalusing, Towanda, & Troy. From Troy, continue west through Sylvania & Mainesburg for approx. 16 miles. Entering Mansfield, the university is on the left. The first entrance is at the bottom of a hill, you will see mostly parking lot there.  Go to the next entrance on the left.  If you go to Academy Street, you have gone too far for the music building. 

From the South
:  Follow Route 15 North through Williamsport.  Continue on Rt. 15 for 50 miles.  As you approach Mansfield, take the Rte. 6 exit and turn left onto Rte. 6 East.  Watch for our sign after you pass the traffic light in Mansfield.  The main entrance on Academy Street is just ahead on the right.

 TO BUTLER MUSIC CENTER


D
o not turn to the main entrance, instead continue east on route 6, going around a large curve to the next MU entrance.  Turn right, go up hill one block to the T and turn left.  Go past the daycare center and turn right at the end of the cement wall.  Follow this road up through two parking lots, until you are passing a building on the right.  The road will then curve up and around to the left in a sharp curve.  You have now reached Butler Music Center.  There are three parking lots, one right there at the lower entrance to the building, and two above the building by the upper entrance (keep following the road around to get to these).  


DIRECTIONS TO COMFORT INN
 

From the North, take exit for Route 6 from Route 15.  Turn left at end of ramp onto Route 6 east; follow directions for heading East on 6. 

From the South, take exit for Route 6 from Route 15.  Turn left at end of ramp onto Route 6 east; follow directions for heading East on 6. 

Heading East on Route 6, turn left onto Lambs Creek Road, turn left onto Gateway Drive.

Heading West on Route 6, turn right onto Lambs Creek Road, turn left onto Gateway Drive.

FROM THE COMFORT INN TO MU

Go to bottom of driveway and turn right, going back to Rte. 6.  Follow above directions "coming from the West (Rte. 6)


NOTE:
  There is no shuttle from the hotel to campus.
 Parking permits will be needed for Friday only; permit will be in your conference packet.
Click here for Mansfield University campus map
http://admissions.mansfield.edu/more/visit-mansfield/campus-map/


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HOTEL ACCOMMODATIONS 


Official Conference Hotel
Comfort Inn Mansfield
300 Gateway Drive

Mansfield, PA

1-800-822-5470 or 570-662-3000 - Rate:  $77/per night plus tax - Includes complimentary continental breakfast.  Mention PMTA when reserving and book before October 23 to receive this rate.  Rooms are limited.

 Alternate hotel accommodations include: The Mansfield Inn located at 26 South Main Street, Mansfield, PA 16933. Reservations: 1-800-918-8333 or 570-662-2136. Rates are based on double occupancy: $62 1 double bed; $65 1 king bed; $72 2 double beds. Breakfast is NOT included. This hotel is located within waking distance of campus but has only 26 available rooms.


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MEALS

Friday Boxed Lunch choices are Greek Salad, Bistro Grill (grilled chicken w/ mozzarella and pesto) or Italian Wrap (salami, ham, & provolone cheese).  Includes a small side salad, chips, brownie, and a 20 oz. beverage.  $10
           
Dinner:  Penne Pasta with grilled, marinated vegetables, balsamic vinaigrette, and goat cheese; or a Sesame Seed encrusted Salmon Filet served over spinach and shiitake mushrooms, golden rice pilaf, and glazed baby carrots.  Caramel apple pie for dessert. $20

Saturday:  IMT Banquet Luncheon Extravaganza  (something for everyone).  $25
   
 
           
Dinner:  Mushroom Fontina cheese turnover with a rich chive cream sauce. Then choose a chicken breast stuffed with a cornbread apple stuffing, roasted squash, and duchess potatoes, or a Szechwan Crispy Tofu Stir Fry served over rice.  Chocolate tart for dessert.  $20

Sunday Boxed lunch choices are Vegetable Baguette, a Turkey & Cheddar Wrap or a Sweet Beef Sandwich (roast beef with caramelized onions on a baguette).  Includes a small side salad, chips, brownie and 20 oz. beverage.  $10

 
 


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