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2022 SPH&TS Convention : Modesto

Dates:
Wednesday September 14, 2022 to
Saturday September 17, 2022

Location:
DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Modesto
1150 9th Street, Modesto, California 95354.

The hotel has a restaurant and lounge within its confines. Should you decide to dine elsewhere, the hotel is centrally located in the downtown area, and there are several restaurants and bars within walking distance.

Map:
https://www.google.com/maps/@37.6412161,-121.0012349,17z


Convention Lodging:
We have arranged for special rates at the DoubleTree, the hotel famous for their chocolate chip cookies.Single and Double Room Rates – $149 per night
Additional Guests – $10 per person per night

Each room night includes two complimentary tickets that are good the following morning at the breakfast buffet in the hotel restaurant.

At the three previous conventions in 2017, 2018, and 2019, the room blocks all sold out.

Even if you are not sure if you will attend, make your reservation now!

Every reservation helps us.


Extra Room Nights:
Should you wish to arrive early or leave late, we have reserved a limited number of room nights on Tuesday Sept. 13 and Sunday Sept. 18, 2022.


Reservations:
Online at https://group.doubletree.com/fkgw3q

By telephone at (209) 526-6000
Group: Southern Pacific


Presentations:
We have arranged for presenters. Information will be available this summer.

We have a few available presentation slots. Are you interested in giving a presentation? Please contact David Coscia via email at sphts@sphts.org


Extra Fare Events:
Wednesday September 14 – rail event – more information to follow
Sunday September 18 – rail event – more information to follow


Volunteers Needed:
Do you live near Modesto? We are in need of about 14 volunteers to:
Assist with Setup
Oversee vendor room
Oversee Contest Room
Go ‘Fer
Assist with Tear Down
Bus Captains for Extra Fare Events

Volunteers Receive – greatly reduced convention registration and two limited edition staff shirts

Please contact David Coscia via email at sphts@sphts.org


See You in Modesto!

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