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Start packing your luggage for a fabulous painting vacation June 16-20, 2009, in Peoria, Illinois for the Society’s 37th Annual Conference and Expo.  The conference will be held at the Peoria Civic Center, 201 SW Jefferson Avenue, Peoria, IL 61602. 

 

 

Hotel Reservations...


We are charmed by this artistic river town in the heart of the Illinois Wine Country and we know you will be, too. Here are some of the advantages that SDP Conference in Peoria will offer you:
  • The city is served by multiple major airlines, so fares are reasonable.
  • A central location means that many members can drive to Conference.


  • Dear 2009 Conference Attendees:

    We have heard concerns about whether hotel space will be available in Peoria and I wanted to share the latest info, so you will be up-to-date.

    While it is true that rooms in the Pere Marquette have sold out and the Holiday Inn has sold out of double rooms, this does not mean that accommodations are not available. There are limited single rooms still available at the Holiday Inn, although you should not delay if you plan to book a room there. Several other hotels in the vicinity offer reasonable rates if you prefer a double room. Below is a list of hotels that are close to the Peoria Civic Center where SDP Conference will be held.

    Why did rooms sell out so quickly this year? The Society is required to fill a block of rooms for Conference each year. If this "room block" isn’t filled, SDP must pay a penalty. In order to reduce the chances of this happening, the SDP room block for Peoria Conference was reduced. Making the room block smaller was the only way for us to guarantee that all rooms in the room block would be filled, especially during these challenging economic times.

    There are still rooms available in Peoria near the Civic Center. Please don’t delay in making your reservations. Contact the Holiday Inn for single rooms or see the list below for doubles. Thank you so much for your understanding!

    Happy Painting,
    Elizabeth Stevenson
    SDP Conference Director

    • Staybridge Suites
      300 Romeo B. Garrett Avenue
      Peoria, IL 61615
      309-673-7829
      1 800 225 1237
      Across the Street from the Peoria Civic Center
    • Mark Twain Hotel
      225 NE Adams Street
      Peoria, IL 61602
      309-676-3600
      Reservations:1 866-325-635
      1 Mile from the Peoria Civic Center
      *Complimentary shuttle service to/from the airport and a 5 mile radius from the hotel.
    • Embassy Suites
      100 Conference Center Drive
      East Peoria, IL 61611
      309-694-0200
      (800) 362-2779
      1.24 Miles from the Peoria Civic Center
      *Complimentary shuttle service to/from the airport and a 5 mile radius from the hotel.
    • Radisson Hotel
      117 N. Western Avenue
      Peoria, IL 61604
      309-673-8040
      Reservations: (888) 201-1718 US Toll Free
      2 Miles from the Peoria Civic Center


    Top-notch accommodations are just:

      $118 for the Hotel Pere Marquette,
      visit: hotelperemarquette.com
      To reserve a room call 1-800-447-1676


      $109 for the Holiday Inn City Centre,
      visit: kinseth.com
      To reserve a room call 1-800-474-2501

    • The Peoria Civic Center which recently underwent a $55 million dollar expansion.
    • Plus, a wonderful riverfront with dining, shopping, art galleries, and live entertainment.
    SDP has arranged for discounted room rates at the Hotel Peré Marquette and Holiday Inn City Centre Peoria. For those who have been involved with Conferences in the past, you are aware that hotels provide general conference support in return for the booked room nights. Simply staying at the Hotel Pere Marquette or Holiday Inn City Centre Peoria will help to keep SDP financially viable for the future.

    Shuttles to Conference Hotels...

    Both the Hotel Peré Marquette and the Holiday Inn Centre offer complimentary shuttle service to/from the airport.  Please contact the hotel where you are staying to make shuttle arrangements.

    Conference Volunteer Form...

    Help us make the magic happen at this year's SDP Conference: Volunteer!

    You'll find more information and the sign-up form here. [PDF -will open in a new window]

    Electric Scooter Rental...

    Family Medical Equipment & Supply
    Contact: Joe
    Phone: (309) 682-1900
    Email: joe@familymedical.biz
    Fax: (309) 682-1619

    If you plan to rent a scooter for Conference, we recommend that you do so in advance. Please contact Joe at (309) 682-1900. Scooters are available on a first come first served basis. Please note that the Peoria Civic Center and the Society of Decorative Painters will not be responsible for the scooters.

    Discout Coupon...

     

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    Visa Platinum Credit Card...

    Pay for your Conference Registration with your SDP Platinum VISA and a contribution will be made to SDP.  Don’t have one yet?? Visit Intrust

     

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