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We look forward to seeing you in July at the Sharonville Convention Center in Cincinnati for National Seminar! 

This is the fourth in a series of emails you will receive between now and the event's start that includes helpful information for your National Seminar experience.

Mobility Scooter Rental Deadline Approaching

Handbell Musicians of America is partnering with Mobility Plus Cincinnati East to provide mobility scooters for use at National Seminar. We hope this equipment will be helpful for many of our attendees and provide comfortable transportation throughout the Sharonville Convention Center and hotels.

The rental cost is $80 per scooter for the week (Tuesday, July 14, 2026 – Saturday, July 18, 2026). HMA is coordinating the rentals and making one payment to the rental company for all equipment. HMA is also underwriting the delivery/pick-up fee. Please note that when you rent a scooter, it is yours for the week to take wherever you would like to go. We can also arrange for you to leave it at the HMA Registration Desk if you prefer to not bring it to your hotel room each night.

Scooter reservations must be received and paid for by June 29, 2026. A signed waiver is required by Mobility Plus, which will be emailed to you for signature prior to your arrival in Cincinnati. The scooter pick-up location at the Sharonville Convention Center will be emailed after payment is made and signed waiver is received.

Saturday Awards Luncheon

On Saturday, July 18 at 12:00 PM, Handbell Musicians of America is hosting a luncheon. During this event, we will honor our outgoing National board members and Area Chairs, and announce the newest recipients of Handbell Musicians of America's most prestigious designation, Honorary Life Membership.

If you are registered for the full event or have a daily registration for Saturday, this luncheon is included, and it is time to choose an entree. There is also an option for purchasing an additional lunch ticket, which you will find when clicking the link below when choosing your meal. The cost for an additional meal is $55.

MEAL OPTIONS
V=Vegan; GF=Gluten free; DF=Dairy free

• Brined and Pan-Seared Chicken w/a Hunter Style Veloute (GF)
  Yukon gold mashed potatoes (GF) and roasted broccolini (GF)
  
  
• Tuscan Braised Short Ribs
  Yukon gold mashed potatoes (GF) and roasted broccolini (GF)
  
  
• Rooted Vegetable Pave w/a Tomato Coconut Cream Sauce (V, GF, DF)
  Sweet potato mash (GF) and roasted broccolini (GF)
  

Each entree comes with:

• House salad w/mixed greens, cucumber, tomatoes, and a carrot curl; choice of house-made ranch or balsamic vinaigrette (V, GF, DF)
• Warm assorted rolls w/whipped butter
• Iced tea & ice water
• Coffee, decaf, assorted herbal teas to be offered

Desserts are the same for each entree choice and will be pre-set at every other place setting (make friends with your table-mates when you arrive at the luncheon to choose who gets which one!)

• Chocolate mousse cake w/whipped cream & a raspberry sauce
• Brulee cheesecake w/whipped cream & caramel sauce

Gluten free cake available on request.
Fruit available on request for those who are vegan.

Click the link below to choose your lunch entree. Remember, you will need to login to the account used when you registered for the event. If you need assistance, write to info@handbellmusicians.org or call 937-438-0085.

Concerts

Pre-Concert Lecture/Demonstrations for the Public

Ground Transportation from the Cincinnati Northern Kentucky International Airport

HMA has arranged for a reduced rate for airport ground transportation from CVG (Cincinnati Northern Kentucky International Airport) with Executive Transportation. $50 one-way per person/$75 round-trip per person

How to Reserve

1. Go to www.executivetransportation.org
2. Click "Reserve Now"
3. Enter "Handbell Musicians" in the Promo Code field
4. Select "Shuttle (shared ride)" in the vehicle type required

Upon arrival at the CVG airport, go to the Executive Transportation desk located in the baggage claim area at the end of luggage carousel 4 where their staff will greet you.

Event Check-in

Event check-in opens on Tuesday, July 14 at 11:00 AM at the Sharonville Convention Center. The registration desk opens at 8:00 AM Wednesday through Saturday for those arriving then.

Reminder - Tuesday Schedule

1:00 PM - Handbell Commons (exhibits) opens in Portune Hall

2:00 PM - Class Session #1 

3:30 PM - Class Session #2

4:45 PM - Welcome Reception in Portune Hall

6:00 PM - Opening Concert in the Northern Lights Ballroom

To view the event schedule, follow this link.

Class Registration

It is necessary to pre-select your classes for National Seminar. If you have not yet selected your classes, you may do so by CLICKING HERE.

To help you select your classes, you may download a printable Daily Schedule and Class Selection Planner.

The Class Schedules below will show which classes are full on each day: 

• Tuesday Class Schedule
• Wednesday Class Schedule
• Thursday Class Schedule
• Friday Class Schedule
• Saturday Class Schedule

If you need assistance, please write to info@handbellmusicians.org.