Q: How long is the MAP class?
A: Class is from Tuesday – Thursday from 8 a.m. – 4 p.m. Plan to arrive on Monday and depart on Friday.
Q: Where is the venue for this training?
A: The MAP training will be at The Marquette Hotel by Hilton, 710 Marquette, Minneapolis, MN 55402; (612) 333-4545.
Q: What is the closest airport?
A: The Marquette Hotel is 17 miles from Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport (MSP).
Q: What is the cost?
A: The class is free.
Q: Do I need to register for a room at the hotel?
A: Yes. After you register on the SMOHIT website and are approved, you will receive an email with the booking link to the hotel. We will pay only for the nights of the conference (Monday – Thursday nights). If you would like to arrive earlier or stay later, you will need to pay for those rooms separately.
Q: Do I need to bring a credit card or debit card?
A: Yes, a credit or debit card is required to hold the room reservation and at check-in for incidentals charged on the room.
Q: Does SMOHIT pay per diem?
A: No.
Q: Does SMOHIT pay for transportation?
A: No. You, your JATC, or other sponsor are responsible for the cost of travel to and from class.
Q: Do I need to check in for the meeting?
A: No check-in is necessary. Please be in the meeting room a few minutes before 8 a.m. on Tuesday so we can begin on time.
Q: Where is the meeting?
A: We will meet in the Minnesota River room each day.
Q: What food is included?
A: From Tuesday through Thursday, SMOHIT will provide breakfast, lunch, and snacks. On Wednesday, the group dinner is going to be at the Top Golf Swing Suite. Any other food is your responsibility.
Q: What should I wear?
A: We encourage a nice shirt, comfortable pants and closed toe shoes. Dinner on Wednesday is casual.
Q: Is there a fee for parking?
A: Yes, The Marquette Hotel offers 24-hour in-and-out self-parking for $38 plus tax per night.