METHODS OF REGISTRATION
CONFERENCE LOCATION
TRAVEL INFORMATION

Advanced Registration is closed. If you wish to register, please visit the Registration Desk at the conference.

Upcoming Deadlines
The early registration deadline has been extended through June 12, 2009! Don't miss out on the opportunity to save up to $100! The deadline to make your hotel reservation and receive the discounted group rate varies by hotel. Refer to the Conference Location section for specific cut-off dates.

Registration Additional Participant* Government Participant (IRS, Treasury, DOL, PBGC)

Early (until 06/12/09) $375 $325 $300

Regular (06/13/09—07/10/09) $475  n/a $300

On-site (after 07/10/09) $575  n/a $300

*To qualify for the additional member rate, participants must be from the same form and all registration forms must be submitted together, with payment, by the early registration deadline. 

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METHODS OF REGISTRATION
To prevent duplication of payment, please select only one method of registration. Once your registration is processed, you will receive an electronic Registration Confirmation to the e-mail address listed on your registration form.

Online	For credit card payment only. Receive an immediate e-mail Registration Confirmation.
E-mail	E-mail your scanned registration form(s) and credit card information to conferences@asppa.org.
Fax	Fax your scanned registration form(s) and credit card information to 703.516.9308.
Mail	ASPPA – PO Box 34725, Alexandria, VA 22334-0725 For express/overnight deliveries (FedEx, DHL, etc.) send to: ASPPA, 4245 N Fairfax Dr Suite 750, Arlington, VA 22203 Make checks payable to ASPPA

Registration Includes:
• All Education Sessions
• All continental breakfasts, luncheons, beverage breaks and receptions
• Access audio recordings (after the conference) and session handouts
All attendees will receive an electronic confirmation sent to the e-mail address listed on the registration form. This confirmation/receipt verifies your address information, the event(s) you have signed up for and how much you have paid. Attendees are urged to review their confirmation and print for their records. If you have not received your confirmation within three weeks of registering, please contact the Conferences Department at conferences@asppa.org.

Badges
Attendees registering in advance may pick up their badge and on-site materials at the Registration Desk during conference hours. If you do not check-in at the Registration Desk to pick up your badge, you will be deemed a no-show and continuing education credit will not be issued. No refunds will be given for no-shows. Attendees will not be allowed to pick up other attendee badges/materials.

Cancellation/Change Policy
If a written request for cancellation is received by July 10, 2009, the full registration fee will be refunded minus a $100 processing fee. After July 10, 2009, the registration fee is not refundable, but can be transferred to another individual at any time, even on-site. Please e-mail conferences@asppa.org to request a refund or make changes to your registration.

Important Information
• Educational sessions do not require tickets. Seating is on a first-come, first-served basis.  Some optional sessions, activities and events will be ticketed and applicable tickets will be included in on-site materials.
• ASPPA is not responsible for faxes not received due to mechanical failure or circumstances beyond our control.
• Once your registration is processed, you will receive an electronic Registration Confirmation to the e-mail address listed on your registration form.

Dress Code
Attire at the conference is business casual. Feel free to be comfortable in slacks, polo shirts, sweaters, blazers, blouses, and most importantly, comfortable shoes!

Photos
Your registration constitutes permission to utilize photos taken of you at the event for news, promotion and similar purposes.

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CONFERENCE LOCATION
The Northeast Area Benefits Conference is a one day conference repeated in two locations, Boston and New York!

July 16, 2009 in Boston at the Omni Parker House
As you pass through the sculpted bronze doors of this four-diamond luxury Boston hotel, you will be enveloped by the timeless beauty that has made the Omni Parker House America’s longest continuously-operating hotel. Located on the Freedom Trail, guests will enjoy grand views of historic downtown Boston. Walk to Beacon Hill, Faneuil Hall Marketplace, Quincy Market, the Financial District, shopping and more.
[Read More about Experiencing Boston]

Omni Parker House
60 School Street
Boston, MA 02108
Phone: 888.444.OMNI (6664)

Room Rates: $399 single/double occupancy
Reservation cut-off date: June 22, 2009

Make your hotels reservations by contacting the hotel directly. If making reservations by phone, be sure to mention that you are attending the Western Benefits Conference in order to receive the group room rate. Please note that making your reservation before the June 22, 2009 only guarantees that you will receive the group rate—it does not guarantee that a room will be available. This room block will fill up quickly so please make your reservations early!

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July 17, 2009 in New York at the Millennium Broadway Hotel
Be the toast of Broadway at the Millennium Broadway Hotel in New York City, located in the heart of Times Square with a calming, upscale ambiance and access to Broadway theaters, Fifth Avenue shopping, midtown business and fine dining.
[Read More about Experiencing New York]

Millennium Broadway Hotel
145 West 44th Street
New York, NY 10036
Phone: 800.622.5569

Room Rates: $239
Reservation cut-off date: June 25, 2009

Make your hotels reservations by contacting the hotel directly. If making reservations by phone, be sure to mention that you are attending the Western Benefits Conference in order to receive the group room rate. Please note that making your reservation before the June 22, 2009 only guarantees that you will receive the group rate—it does not guarantee that a room will be available. This room block will fill up quickly so please make your reservations early!

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TRAVEL INFORMATION
Air Travel
Boston:
Logan International Airport is the closest airport; located approximately 2.5 miles from the Omni Parker House.

New York:
La Guardia Airport is 12 miles, JFK International Airport is 17 miles and Newark International Airport is 16 miles from the Millennium Broadway Hotel.

Ground Transportation
Boston:
A taxi from Logan International Airport is between $20 and $28 depending on the traffic. The hotel is 2.5 miles from the airport and normally takes 15-20 minutes to get to the hotel depending on traffic.

New York:
A taxi from La Guardia Airport is between $20 and $24 plus tolls and tip. A taxi from JFK International Airport is a flat rate of $45 plus tolls and tip. A taxi from Newark International Airport is a flat rate of $45 plus tolls and tip.

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QUESTIONS
Registration and General Questions
ASPPA Conferences Department
703.516.9300
conferences@asppa.org

Sponsorship, Exhibit and Marketing Questions
Dawn Bancroft, CEM, Director of Sales
703.516.9300 ext. 113
dbancroft@asppa.org

Media Related Questions
John M. Phillips, Chief of Marketing
703.516.9300 ext. 114
jphillips@asppa.org