Travel and Housing

Topics

 

Introduction
Logistics and Registration Costs
Course Offerings and Required Pre-Reading
Participant Responsibilities
Tentative Agenda
Travel and Housing
Arrival and Departure
Reimbursement Form and Guidelines
Things to Consider
Opportunities for Fun
Evaluation
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Cancellations

If you need to cancel, you must notify us no later than 72 hours prior to check in so your local will not be charged for an unused room. Please contact Kari Brocato ([email protected]) as soon as you know you will not be attending.

You must complete and submit the Travel Form to finalize your registration.

Please use the arrival and departure times to help inform your plans.

Email ([email protected])or fax (202-393-7483) your completed travel form to Kari Brocato.

  • When completing your travel form, your name should be the same as it appears on your driver’s license or other legal documents.
  • Air: Your ticket will be electronic. An itinerary and passenger receipt will be sent to the registrant via e-mail. The itinerary should be reviewed upon receipt; if it is not correct, please contact the AFT immediately.
  • Train: Amtrak train tickets will be sent via e-mail. The train stops at the BWI Rail Station.
  • Ground Transportation: At BWI, you can locate a cab for the short ride to the Maritime Conference Center (approximate cost: $12) or you can call for the Maritime Shuttle Service at 410-859-5700.
  • Driving: Participants who live close by are encouraged to drive. (Please note on your travel form.) If your trip requires a night’s lodging, the AFT cannot pay the cost of the hotel. If the mileage costs (.58 cents per mile) exceed the cost of the lowest airfare available, the AFT can only reimburse you the amount of the airfare.

Housing Information

 

Shared Room Arrangements

To accommodate as many participants as possible, participant(s) will have a shared room. If you don’t have someone from your local also attending to share with, we will assign a roommate based either on the courses you are taking or on geographical location of your locals. A few single rooms are available at an additional $80 per night ($640 for 8 nights), in addition to the $545 registration fee, for a maximum total of $1,185 per person.

Americans with Disabilities Act

The AFT will make every effort to ensure that accommodations at the Maritime Institute are in compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act. If a Summer Educator Academy participant anticipates a special need ensuing from a disability, the participant should contact Rebecca Hockfield at 202-879-4691 or [email protected] by June 24. AFT will attempt to accommodate any special needs to ensure that attendees may fully participate in Summer Educator Academy activities.