Monthly Archive February 2013

2018 MUTA Convention

2018 MUTA Convention
The 26th Annual Convention of the Mutual Union of the Tiv in America (MUTA) will hold in Houston, Texas.
Dates: August 2nd – August 5th, 2018
Convention Theme: Repositioning the Tiv Nation for the Future
Place: THE HILTON WESTCHASE
9999 Westheimer Road
Houston, TX 77042
Local: +1-713-974-1000
Request for the “MUTA” rate when calling

 

Room Rates: King Beds = $89.00 per night Double Beds (Double Occupancy)= $89.00 per night
 Please note that hotel room rates are subject to applicable state and local taxes per room, per night.
 Breakfast is included in the room rate.

Online Reservation: https://secure3.hilton.com/en_US/hi/reservation/book.htm?inputModule=HOTEL&ctyhocn=HOUWCHF&spec_plan=MUTA18&arrival=20180731&departure=20180808&cid=OM,WW,HILTONLINK,EN,DirectLink&fromId=HILTONLINKDIRECT
 Use Code: MUTA18
 If you cannot access the link, copy and paste the web address in your browser.
 MUTA guests can make/confirm their room reservations online, at the group-negotiated rate – 24 hours a day.
 Reservation Cut-off date: Wednesday, July 30, 2018.
 Rooms may be sold out before the deadline. Therefore , it is very important to make reservations as soon as possible to avoid last minute inconveniences and/or disappointments.

 

CANCELLATION POLICY:
 Reservations MUST be canceled not later than 11:59pm on the eve of arrival date in order to avoid a charge of one-night and tax.

 

HOTEL PARKING:
 Free Parking.

 

AIRPORT INFORMATION:
 Convention city airports are:
(1) George Bush Intercontinental Airport. Airport code is IAH
(2) William P. Hobby Airport. Airport code is HOU

 

AIRPORT TRANSPORTATION:
 The convention hotel does not operate airport shuttle services. However, the Tiv Community in Houston is providing free transportation from the airport to the hotel.
 Convention attendees should call (832-769-1895) for pick up.

 

SHOPPING TRANSPORTATION:
 The hotel provides free shuttle service to anywhere within a 3-mile radius of the facility.

 

CONFERENCE REGISTRATION:
MUTA Members: Single = $50 / Family = $100
Non-Members: Single= $100 (18 years and above) / Family= $200 per family

 

MUTA MEMBERSHIP DUES: MUTA members are reminded to pay up their dues to the current period.
Singles and Students = $80.00
Family = $100.00
Please make your checks or money orders payable to MUTA Inc. and mail to:
Dominique Mbachie MUTA Treasurer 5872 Eastern Avenue NE Washington, DC 20011

 

2018 MUTA FRIDAY DINNER/FUNDRAISER:
Dinner Rate: $40.00 per person
One of the highlights of the 2018 MUTA convention is the Friday Fundraising Dinner scheduled for Friday August 3, 2018. We use this opportunity to raise funds to support MUTA projects like the Health Fair, Scholarships, Networking, Women forum, etc.
Convention Questions? Please feel free to contact the following Houston MUTA Planning Committee Members:
Timothy Ijir, PhD: 1 (541)-908-0904 or Simon Kusugh: 1(713)-340-9257

 

Announcer:
Dr. Terseer Hemben
MUTA Secretary
Phone: 1(313)-208-6193
Email: MUTAsecretary@gmail.com