July 12 – 16, 2010

1. Can I pay my FCM International Convention registration with a Credit Card?
   
   Yes you can.
   
   
   
2. What Credit cards are accepted?
   
   VISA, MasterCard, and Discover.
   
      
3. When can I pay my full fees for the International FCM Convention, from what month?
   
   Typically the brochure (which announces the various fees) is available in February, but after June 1, Late Registration fees apply.
   
      
4. Can I use a Video Camera to record the Evening Performances for my own entertainment?
   
   No video taping is allowed of the Evening Programs. It is video taped, but for archive purposes only. If you are on any of the Evening Programs, you can purchase a copy of your performance only. Photos are allowed, but need to be taken without the use of a flash.
   
      
5. In the different lectures will I be allowed to record the full lecture on my audio casette recorder?
   
   Audio and Video taping of a workshop is allowed, but it MUST be approved by the workshop presenter of each individual workshop.
   
      
6. Must I come for the full week or can I be a daily attendee, if so what will the daily rate be?
   
   Partial week registration is available, along with meals and housing for that number of days. For registration and housing information, download the Convention Brochure Part 2 - pdf.
   
      
7. How do I gain entry into the cafeteria?
   
   You are given a card when you register, with a magnetic stripe, and this card gains entrance to the cafeteria.
   
      
8. How do I gain entry into the dorms?
   
   You are given a room key when you register, and this key gains entrance to the dormitory as well.

Indiana has gone to Daylight Savings Time so Chicago and Marion are 1 hour different.

• Distances to Marion, Indiana
• Airport information
• Taxi
• Bus
• Car rental
• Driving directions using Mapquest
• Emergency Medical (Marion Hospital)

Directions to Phillippe Performing Arts Center (PPAC)

The PPAC is located between South 42nd and 43rd streets on east side of South Nebraska Street.

From the North:

When approaching campus from downtown or from the north, go to the intersection of East 38th Street and South Nebraska Street, and turn southbound onto Nebraska. Go 4 blocks and turn left (east) onto University Boulevard, which is just before 43rd Street. Turn into the first drive on the left (north).

From the South:

When approaching campus from the southeast (through Gas City) on SR 15 (South Adams Street), enter campus at our main east entrance just north of South 45th Street by turning west onto University Boulevard. At the t-intersection 100 yards ahead, turn right (north) and then immediately left (west) into the large parking lot. The PPAC is the building straight ahead, on the west end of the parking lot

Mileage to Marion, Indiana from:

Airports

If you are planning to fly to the convention, contact Jim Austin for arrangements from the airport to IWU. We are recommending that you fly into Indianapolis. If you need to fly in on Saturday, the college will have some rooms available. When you schedule your return flight on Saturday - please do not schedule anything before 11:30 AM. We need time to get you to the airport. Thanks for your cooperation in making your plans.

Indianapolis International Airport

2500 S High School Rd
Indianapolis, IN
317-487-9594
 
Located 102 miles south of Marion
16 airlines provide an average of 168 flights daily.

Limousine Service

There are several limousine services in the Indianapolis Telephone Yellow pages. Since several of these services use answering machines, this may not be the best option because you will want to speak to a live person when you arrive at the airport to find out where you wait and how long will your wait be. Hoosier Connection Limousine at 317-359-5466 did have a person answering their phone, but we do not know if they have a 24-hour live answering service. The cost to go from the Airport to the Indianapolis Greyhound Bus Line is $60.00 plus 20% gratitude (total $72.00). The limousine will hold up to 10 passengers. The limousine will take you from the Airport to Marion, Indiana for $120.00 plus a 20% gratitude (total $144.00). Please note that if the driver has to wait for a late flight there is an additional charge of $60.00 an hour. Also, there may be additional taxes and other costs.

Cab / Taxi Services

There are several taxi companies in Indianapolis, Indiana. You can always get a taxi at the Airport. Usually 4 to 5 individuals can split the cost. The following taxi companies were called:

1. Airport Express, telephone is 317-789-4444. Cost from the airport to the Greyhound Bus service is $16.00. The cost from the airport to Marion, Indiana is $95.00.
2. Yellow Cab, telephone is 317-487-7777. The cost from the airport to the Greyhound Bus service is $18.00 to $20.00 plus $0.65 each additional person. The cost from the airport to Marion, Indiana is $153.00.
3. AAA Hoosier Taxi, Telephone is 317-685-1111. The cost from the airport to the Greyhound Bus service is $20.00. They were not able to give me a cost from the airport to Marion, Indiana.

Bus Line Service

There are a couple of bus line services out of Indianapolis. Greyhound Bus Lines has a website,www.greyhound.com The Indianapolis Greyhound Bus Lines is located at: 350 South Illinois Street, Indianapolis, Indiana 46225. The telephone number is 317-267-3076. The bus station in Marion, Indiana is located at Paulas Marathon (this is a gas station), State Road 18 and Interstate 69, Marion, Indiana 46952. The telephone number is 765-664-3935 or 800-454-2487. The bus station in Indianapolis, Indiana is open 24 hours and the Marion, Indiana location is open 08:00 am to 08:00 pm. The distance from the Marion, Indiana bus station to Indiana Wesleyan University is about 8 miles.

The bus services cost $18.25 each way or $36.50 to $38.50 for a round trip (possibly additional taxes). There are special rates for children, please check the bus line. The following are the bus schedule; they do operate seven (7) days a week:

Motel/Hotels at the Airport

Fort Wayne International Airport

Located 45 miles north of Marion.
Nine airlines provide an average of 85 flights daily.

NO SHUTTLE PROVIDED BY FCM
Please plan to make your own arrangements

Marion Municipal Airport MZZ

Lodging in Air Conditioned Rooms in Residence Halls.

Staying in a residence hall on the campus of Indiana Wesleyan University will be a very pleasant and comfortable experience.

The residence halls are centrally located with parking just outside each building. All rooms in the residence halls are suite style (two bedrooms, each with two twin beds, and a bathroom in between). The bathroom doors can be locked between the rooms and signs are posted reminding you that there is someone on the other side of the suite. There are a few rooms with private baths in the residence halls as well as a few triples. All rooms are air-conditioned.

The front desk looks like a little general store where various snacks and drinks are available. Soda pop, fruit drinks, snack cakes, microwave popcorn, and more are all available for purchase. Prepaid phone cards are also available. Complimentary coffee is served from 7 AM to Noon. Each floor has a coin operated laundry.

Just off the lobby is a wellness room with exercise equipment and conference rooms where some of the late night activities will take place.

Linen packet (sheets, a pillow, blanket, and towels) for each person are provided at $8.00 per person.

Every person must have a bed. Children 4 and under may have a free cot. Housing is in residence halls (dorms) - all single beds. All room prices given are per night of occupancy. Cannot guarantee First Floor Request - so register early.

Each Town House has three bedrooms (two up and one down) with private bath for each bedroom, a kitchen (no cooking utensils), a refrigerator, a coin operated laundry room, and a furnished living room. You may use the refrigerator, but if you desire to cook, there will be a cooking fee.

Bedrooms are rented individually and can be occupied by one or two people.
 

Please be sure to reserve the kind of housing you prefer.
There is no exemption allowed for lodging or meal taxes in the State of Indiana.

11460 SR 37
Fairmount, IN
765-948-4862

6690 E. 600 S.
Marion, IN
765-674-4383

(Recommended choice)
7230 E. 400 S.
Marion, IN
765-998-2558