
June 14-18, 2010
Hotel Monaco
Baltimore, Maryland
Registration options are available (full academy or half academy)
The ULA is designed as a five-day, progressive learning experience. Participation in the entire week is a learning benefit all its own and full participation is strongly encouraged. However, URISA understands that work requirements may not always allow full participation, Therefore we offer the program in half increments.
Full Conference Registration includes: access to the entire Leadership Academy, conference materials, networking reception, lunch and continental breakfast Monday through Friday.
| All Leadership Academy attendees receive the URISA publications Model Job Descriptions for GIS Professionals and the 2007 Salary Survey for IT/GIS Professionals FREE ($250+ value). |

Hotel Monaco Baltimore
2 North Charles Street
Baltimore, MD 21201 USA
(443) 692-6170 or the Kimpton Hotels Central Reservations number at (800) 546-7866 (1-800-Kimpton)
ULA attendees are offered an attractive rate of $149 single/double (which includes in-room Internet access) when you book through URISA's conference block.
To make your reservations, call (443) 692-6170 OR the Kimpton Hotels Central Reservations number at (800) 546-7866 (1-800-Kimpton).Be sure to mention you are attending the URISA LEADERSHIP ACADEMY to receive the discounted rate.
MAKE YOUR RESERVATIONS by May 11, 2010 to RECEIVE THE DISCOUNTED RATE
Just opened in 2009, the Hotel Monaco Baltimore resides inside the former Baltimore & Ohio Railroad headquarters. Centered in downtown, it is ideally placed for exploring in this fascinating city. Just two blocks from the Baltimore Convention Center, three blocks from the Inner Harbor waterfront area and a half mile from Camden Yards, Hotel Monaco Baltimore takes advantage of its great location — the lively downtown area is home to many shops, museums, businesses, restaurants and entertainment venues, including the new Harborplace entertainment area.
Are you interested in sharing a room with another ULA attendee? If so, please contact URISA to connect with other attendees (847/824-6300, wnelson@urisa.org).
One of the first thing that comes to mind is Baltimore's world-famous seafood. The Inner Harbor is home to many tasty restaurants, unique shopping, famous museums, live entertainment, local pubs and taverns. If you're a sports fan, you'll want to stop at Camden Yards to watch the Baltimore Orioles play ball . Discover a few of Baltimore's famous Museums, the Baltimore Aquarium, the Maryland Science Center, or The Reginald F. Lewis Museum of Maryland African American History. The City also boasts a very rich cultural history and by touring historical attractions in Baltimore like Fort McHenry - home of the National Anthem - you will gain a new perspective of the city. Visit http://baltimore.org/ to start planning your trip.
CLIMATE - June temperatures are pleasant with average lows in the low 60's and average highs in the low 80's... perfect for outdoor activities.
TRANSPORTATION
Baltimore. Easy to get to. Easy to get around. Situated in the heart of the Eastern Seaboard, Baltimore is easily accessible by plane, train and highway. Its close proximity to New York, Washington, D.C. and Philadelphia make it the ideal place to spend your next getaway. You'll save time getting here and save time getting around, so you can make the most of your trip.
By Air - Baltimore is served by three major airports: Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport (BWI) in Maryland, and Washington Dulles International Airport and Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport in Northern Virginia.
Just 15 minutes from downtown, BWI boasts:
Transfers from BWI - Prices vary; the following are estimates:
* Individual taxi $20-25
* Public transportation (bus or Light Rail) $1.60
By Rail - Baltimore is easily accessible by both train and car and is within driving distance of more than one-third of the nation's population. Erected in 1911, Penn Station Baltimore is one of Amtrak's busiest stations, serving more than 855,000 guests each year. Amtrak trains run 24 hours aday, seven days a week. Penn Station Baltimore is a major stop for Amtrak's high-speed Acela Express service.
Charm City Circulator - See how easy it is to get here and even easier it is to get around once you're in Baltimore.
Fast, frequent and free...that's the trademark of downtown Baltimore's new shuttle bus system, the Charm City Circulator. Visitors will find getting around Baltimore even easier with 21 sleek, hybrid buses providing convenient and reliable transportation on three different routes.
The free shuttles will run every 10 minutes from early morning to late night, seven days a week, so it will be easy for you to hop on and off to shop, visit a museum or attraction, browse around one of our many historic neighborhoods, or eat at one of Baltimore's amazing restaurants.