About this event
Get ready for 2025 GLD Spring Conference back at Manchester University in Fort Wayne! On Saturday, March 1, we’ll gather for a day filled with activities and specialty meetings to kick off the 2025 season! And yep, we're doing the fun Friday night Social on February 28, so put that on your calendar, too! The jam-packed schedule of presentations and activities is building and you can keep up-to-date via this Google Doc. You don't need to log into anything; just click here, knowing that sessions will move around as the agenda grows! Schedule to date.
The day will again be hosted at Manchester University in northern Fort Wayne, Indiana, where the expanded building offers state-of-the-art conference rooms, large group meeting spaces, open spaces, and dining area. PS -- we're doing the Silent Auction again, so plan your donation and get ready to bid on the coveted items (Proceeds: 50% to Great Lakes Division, 50% to SCCA Foundation).
NOTE: If your region pays your registration fee and/or the ever-popular Friday night social, connect with your RE/Treasurer (many regions submit a group list of attendees, for example, others reimburse your registration fee). A paper form is available if you need it; e-mail Val.
FRIDAY EVENING SOCIAL OPTION: The always fun Friday Evening Social will be coordinated and we'll carry in the amazing Italian pasta and salad from the renowned Casa d’Angelo restaurant, where locals wait more than an hour to dine on a Friday evening. We’ll also provide dessert treats and bottled water, too. BYOB other drink choices. The Social got RAVE Reviews last year -- try to join this year!
HOTEL GROUP RATES: Group Rates are now available at both Hilton Garden Inn $139 (no breakfast) and Best Western $129 (free hot breakfast). Both have options for either/both Friday, February 28 and/or Saturday, March 1 nights. REGISTER by Mon, Feb 17; after that call the hotel directly or reach out to Val! Details/Links:
--Hilton Garden Inn: 10650 Diebold Road, Fort Wayne, IN 46845 Phone: 260-399-6000 "SCCA Great Lakes" ($139+ Taxes, 2-Queen Room) Online Booking Link: https://www.hilton.com/en/book/reservation/rooms/?ctyhocn=FWANHGI&arrivalDate=2025-02-28&departureDate=2025-03-02&groupCode=909&room1NumAdults=1&cid=OM%2CWW%2CHILTONLINK%2CEN%2CDirectLink
--Best Western: 2902 E. Dupont Road, Fort Wayne, IN 46825 Phone: 260-490-7950, ask for SCCA Great Lakes Racing Group Rate ($129+ taxes, 2-Queen Room)
--Other Hotels surrounding ManchesterUniv Fort Wayne.pdf
Manchester University is located at 10627 Diebold Rd, Fort Wayne, IN 46845, just off I-69 (Exit #316; it offers a special “diverging diamond” experience). Numerous hotels and restaurants surround the facility.