2023 Conference Agenda

Volunteers and staff associated with Mobility Worldwide’s affiliate operations along with others expressing interest in MW’s mission are encouraged to attend the Annual Conference September 28 – 30, 2023, in beautiful Pella, Iowa.  The Leighton, IA affiliate is hosting the conference this year.  All presentations and workshops will take place at:

Cornerstone Church
1020 E. Oskaloosa St.
Pella, IA  50219

The Leighton, IA affiliate, along with the national board of trustees and advisors want as many people as possible to attend. Please join us and invite your friends!

The conference registration fee will remain at $85 to help cover the cost of meals, snacks, presentation materials, and meeting room fees. Attendees will be treated to several presentations on a wide range of topics with this year’s theme being Recipients Deserve the Highest Quality of Mobility Carts. 

The 3-day program will begin with the Innovator’s Workshop at 3 PM Thursday, September 28th.  The formal conference will begin at 8:30 AM, Friday, September 29th.  A celebratory dinner will take place Friday night. The conference will conclude Saturday, September 30th with sessions starting at 8:30 and ending with lunch at 12-noon and a tour of the Leighton, IA affiliate’s workshop.

All volunteers, donors and friends are welcome!

Send your completed Registration Form and check payable to Mobility Worldwide, 503 E. Nifong Blvd, Ste H#186, Columbia, MO 65201.  Payments can also be made online through our donation portal at  www.MobilityWorldwide.org/donate. If paying online, email your completed Registration Form to mw@mobilityworldwide.org.

Dale Van Arendonk is the Point-Person for coordinating transportation. If you want to schedule a ride from the airport, please contact: dalevanarendonk@outlook.com

Group rate lodging has been established with:

Baymont Inn and Suites by Wyndham
2104 Washington St.
Pella, IA  50219
(641) 628-0085 or (855) 516-1090

Conference Rate: $114/night including breakfast (cutoff for this rate is 8/25/23)
Ask for the Mobility Worldwide block.

Country Inn & Suites by Radisson
315 Roosevelt Rd.
Pella, IA  50219
(641) 620-1111 or (800) 333-3333

Conference Rate: $149/night includes breakfast (cutoff for this rate is 8/25/23)
Ask for the Mobility Worldwide block.

As in years past, participants may choose to stay at the hotels listed above or anywhere else they choose as their needs dictate.

Camping Information:

Lake Red Rock
All campground reservations must be made online through the US Army Corps of Engineers. Visit www.recreation.gov

Howell Station Recreation Area
1081 198th Place, Pella IA 50219
Search Howell Station Marion County IA, go to the website to make reservations. $22.00/night.

North Overlook Camp
1007 Hwy T15, Pella IA 50219
Search North Overlook Pella IA, go to the website to make reservations.

Other campgrounds are available; however, we recommend these for close proximity to Pella and the conference site.