METHODS OF REGISTRATION
CONFERENCE LOCATION/HOTEL RESERVATIONS
TRAVEL INFORMATION

ASPPA Member Additional ASPPA Member* Non-member

Early  (until 09/18/09) $975  $875 $1250

Regular  (09/19/09 – 10/23/09) $1225 n/a $1500

On-site  (after 10/23/09) $1500 n/a $1750

DC-1, DC-2, DC-3, DB Review Sessions (in addition to full conference registration) DC-1, DC-2, DC-3, DB Sessions ONLY – Member DC-1, DC-2, DC-3, DB Sessions ONLY – Non-member ERPA Review Course Part I  ERPA Review Course Part II ERPA Review Course Part I and Part II Guest Ticket – Sunday Reception Guest Ticket – Clambake on the Potomac Monuments at Night Tour

$50 $200 $255 $250 $250 $450 $65 each $65 each $65 each

*To qualify for the Additional Member rate, participants must be from the same firm and all registration forms must be submitted together, with payment, by the early registration deadline. This price is only available by fax, e-mail or regular mail. Please do not attempt to register online for this discount.

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METHODS OF REGISTRATION   [back to top]

Advance registration is now closed.  Registrations will be accepted onsite at the onsite registration prices only.  To register onsite you must provide full payment at the time of registration.

Click Here to Download a Registration Form

Registration Includes:
• All Education Sessions (unless otherwise noted)
• All continental breakfasts, luncheons and beverage breaks
• Sunday’s President’s Reception and Tuesday’s Party on the Potomac
• Access to 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 October 23, 2009, the full registration fee will be refunded minus a $100 processing fee. After October 23, 2009, the registration fee is not refundable, but can be transferred to another individual at any time, even on-site. Guest tickets and Monuments at Night Tour tickets are not refundable after October 23, 2009. No refunds will be given for no-shows. 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 activities and events will be ticketed and applicable tickets will be included in your on-site materials.
• Guest reception tickets are available for purchase on the registration form or on-site. These tickets are not refundable after October 16, 2009. Guest tickets are not available for conference workshops or lunches.
• 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! Remember that hotel meeting rooms tend to be cool, so be sure to being a sweater or light jacket.

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   [back to top]
New venue! The ASPPA Annual Conference has found a new home at the new Gaylord National Resort & Conference Center at National Harbor, MD. Just minutes outside of Washington, DC, the first-class destination offers fun for everyone, including fine dining and casual restaurants, unique shopping experiences, an indoor pool and a 20,000-square-foot spa and fitness center. The spectacular 18-story glass atrium offers sweeping views of the Potomac River, Washington, DC and Old Town Alexandria.

Gaylord National Resort & Convention Center sold out!
201 Waterfront Street
National Harbor, MD 20745
Tel: 301.965.2000
Hotel Web site

Room Rates: $259 single / $289 double*
Reservation cut-off date: October 2, 2009

*Note that these rates do not include local taxes. A daily resort fee of $10.00 will be added to the guest room rate. This fee will cover complimentary local and 800 telephone calls (first 20 minutes), high speed internet access, daily newspaper, designated complimentary in-room beverages and Fitness Center access.

Make your hotels reservations by contacting the hotel directly. One night's deposit is required to make your reservation. If making reservations by phone, be sure to mention the group code, A-ASPP9, in order to receive the group room rate. This room block may fill up so please make your reservations early!

Additional Hotel Option Due to the strong interest in the Annual Conference the Gaylord is sold out. We have made arrangements with the Hampton Inn located across the street from the Gaylord. Hampton Inn 250 Waterfront Street National Harbor, MD 20745 Tel: 800.HAMPTON (800.426.7866) Room Rates: $179 Reservation cut-off date: October 10, 2009 Make your hotels reservations by contacting the hotel directly and be sure to mention that you are with the ASPPA Annual Conference in order to receive the group room rate.

DC Shuttle Service
The newest monumental addition to the Washington, DC region now offers convenient shuttle service to the Nation's Capital. Featuring continuous service to:
Old Post Office (1100 Pennsylvania Avenue NW)
Union Station (H. Street and 2nd Street NE) 

Daily Shuttle Schedule: 8:00 a.m. – 9:00 p.m.
Departing from the Gaylord National Main Entrance on the hour, every hour.
One-way tickets: $13
Round-trip tickets: $20
Unlimited, 3-Day Pass: $49 

For reservations, visit the Gaylord National Tour Desk or call 877.886.8732.

Water Taxi Service
From Gaylord National, experience an exciting new way to interact with the river that is not only fun, but also practical.  Water taxi service is available to and from several points around Washington DC, Virginia and Maryland. Cruise to Old Town Alexandria, visit George Washington's home at Mount Vernon or take a trip to Georgetown with a breathtaking view of the monuments along the way.

For a complete schedule and to purchase your ticket online, please visit http://www.potomacriverboatco.com/.
One-way tickets: $8
Round-trip tickets: $16
Tickets are also sold at the Gaylord Hotel's Concierge Desk

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TRAVEL INFORMATION   [back to top]

Reagan National Airport (DCA) is the closest airport; it is located approximately 15 minutes from the Gaylord National.

Dulles (IAD) and Baltimore Washington International (BWI) Airports are located approximately 45 minutes from the Gaylord National.

SuperShuttle
From Reagan National Airport (DCA) to Gaylord National
This convenient new service will depart every 20 minutes from Gaylord National's front door to Reagan National Airport, and every 20 minutes from the Reagan National Airport baggage claim. Reservations are recommended, but tickets also will be available from the SuperShuttle desk, located on the lower level of the airport, near baggage claim.

Daily Shuttle Schedule: 6:00 a.m. – 8:00 p.m.
$18 one way
$32 per person, round trip
$78 for exclusive van service, booked in advance

From Dulles (IAD) and Baltimore Washington International (BWI) Airports to Gaylord National
$43 per passenger/$125 exclusive

Upon arrival at the airport, follow the signs for Ground Transportation to SuperShuttle. Shuttle Reservation: 800.660.8000 or online by clicking here

Taxi
From Reagan National Airport (DCA) to Gaylord National: approximately $20 and 20 minutes
From Dulles (IAD) to Gaylord National: approximately $55 and 50 minutes
From Baltimore Washington (BWI) to Gaylord National: approximately $65 and 60 minutes
Estimated pricing is for a one-way rate. Please verify with a local taxi service before finalizing your plans. Travel times will vary according to current traffic conditions.

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QUESTIONS   [back to top]
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