When

Monday, May 6, 2019 at 7:00 AM CDT
-to-
Wednesday, May 8, 2019 at 10:00 PM CDT

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Where

Orange Beach Event Center 
4671 Wharf Pkwy W.
Orange Beach, AL 36561
 

 
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Contact

Paulette Lubke 
International Hunter Education Association - USA 
303-430-7233 
mgr@ihea-usa.org 
 

2019 IHEA-USA Banquet & Conference - Alabama 

Join us for a fun-filled three days of networking, learning, and exploring the world of hunter education in Orange City, Alabama! The Conference will be held at the Orange Beach Event Center & SpringHill Suites by Marriott Orange Beach at The Wharf.  The Alabama Gulf Coast boasts history, culture, and 32 miles of beautiful white-sand beaches.  Come feel the sugar white sand of our beaches beneath your feet, enjoy a boat cruise where you will enjoy watching how the local dolphins interact with each other, visit one of the fifteen local archery parks, learn about our local wildlife and more.  

To make a room reservation at the SpringHill Suites Orange Beach at the Wharf, click HERE or call (877) 590-8185 and use group code: IHAR to ensure you receive the special room rate of $149.00 USD per night.  We currently have a room block of 120 rooms, starting 5/4/19 and ending on 5/10/19.  Last day to book and receive the special room rate will be 4/13/19.    

Springhill Suites at the Wharf Orange Beach
4673 Wharf Parkway West
Orange Beach, AL 36561

The airport is about a 30 minute drive from the hotel and it does NOT have a shuttle service.  The Coastal Express Shuttle/Coastal Airport Shuttle and Coastal Car Rental offers $65 fares (additional fee for parties more than 5) from Pensacola Airport to the Orange Beach, AL area. Please visit Coastal Express Shuttle's website at https://www.coastalexpressshuttle.com/home.html. They offer a Pick up and Return service for your convenience. Their website and phone numbers are:

CoastalExpressShuttle@gmail.com

AL Office 251-923-8336 

FL Office 850-503-5265

CANCELLATION POLICY: RESERVATIONS ARE NON-REFUNDABLE IF CANCELLED LESS THAN 24 HOURS PRIOR TO PICK-UP. (EXCLUDES AIRLINE DELAYS AND CANCELLATIONS).  ** 3.75% CREDIT CARD CONVENIENCE FEE WILL BE ADDED TO ALL CREDIT CARD TRANSACTIONS. 


 

Conference Agenda

Click on the document above to view the entire draft agenda.  

 

Attention Volunteer Instructors & Instructor Advisory Committee Members

Please contact Paulette Lubke at 303-430-7233 for the Promo Code. Current volunteer instructors who are IHEA-USA members are eligible to receive a discounted Conference registration rate. You'll enter the promo code on the registation page where it shows: 

 

Please note, each registration will need a unique email address. If you have any problems, please contact Pauette Lubke at 303-430-7233.