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ATTENTION AACRAO ANNUAL MEETING EXHIBITORS AND SPONSORS

Please be aware that you can no longer register via the web. All registrations will be accepted on-site at the meeting registration desk located on Level 2 of the Mandalay Bay Convention Center South.

Registration desk hours:

  • Monday, April 19 7:30 pm – 7:00pm
  • Tuesday, April 20 6:45 am – 5:30pm
  • Wednesday, April 21 8:00 am – 4:30pm

Thursday, April 22 7:45 am – 1:30pm

Any changes or cancellations must be submitted in writing by April 15, 2004 and can be faxed to (330) 963-0319.

We look forward to seeing you in Las Vegas, Nevada.

Complimentary Full Meeting Registrations
Exhibitors who are AACRAO partners receive two complimentary registrations per 10 x 10 booth space. Exhibitors who are not AACRAO partners receive one complimentary full meeting registration per 10 x 10 booth space. Sponsors receive one complimentary registration unless otherwise specified in sponsorship agreement. (Contact Suzanne Levine at (202) 263-0293 or levines@aacrao.org for more information.) Note that complimentary full meeting registrations include admission to professional development sessions, plenaries, and other events but do not include admission to paid preconference workshops and luncheons.

Additional Paid Meeting Registrations
Exhibitors and sponsors may purchase additional full meeting registrations at the early bird, member fee. Note that the usual cancellation and refund policies apply to paid registrations.

Exhibit Hall Only Registrations
Exhibitors who are staffing booths in the exhibit hall may register for complimentary Exhibit Hall Only registrations (limit of three complimentary Exhibit Hall registrations per 10x10 booth.) Exhibitors who exceed their allotment of complimentary Exhibit Hall Only registrations, may purchase additional registrations at $40 each. Note that Exhibit Hall Only registrants may not attend professional development sessions.

Guest registration is available for spouses, companions, and children of registrants. A discounted guest registration fee is offered to children under 18. Registered guests may visit the Exhibit Hall and attend the Welcome Reception and other special events (excludes professional development sessions).

Workshops and Luncheons
Exhibitors and sponsors may purchase tickets for preconference workshops and luncheons.

Payment
Registrations, which are not complimentary, MUST be accompanied by check, money order, or credit card charging authorization. Forms received without payment will NOT be processed. Funds must be in U.S. dollars. Checks or money orders should be made payable to AACRAO. (For accounting purposes, the AACRAO Federal Tax ID number is 52-2274900.)

Confirmations
Confirmations will be sent via e-mail to registrants within one week of receipt. If an e-mail address is not provided, or if an e-mail is returned as undeliverable, a confirmation will be sent via fax or regular mail within 5-7 business days.

Tickets & Badges
Name badges are required to be worn at all times. Appropriate exhibitor identification is required for admission to the exhibit hall when the hall is closed to registrants. Paid workshops and meal functions require tickets that will be distributed along with your badge at the Annual Meeting.

Substitutions, Cancellations, and Refunds
All changes, substitutions, and cancellations must be made in writing. Substitutions may be made without penalty. Fax to (330) 963-0319 or e-mail aacraoannual@conferon.com

Deadlines for refund of attendee registration, guest, and workshop registration fees:

  • By April 2, 2004 – Full refund less $25 processing fee
  • From April 3 to April 9, 2004 – Full refund less $150 processing fee
  • After April 9, 2004 – No refund

No-shows will not receive refunds of any fees paid.

If AACRAO cancels a meeting, it will make every effort to notify registrants in advance. AACRAO is not responsible for any charges or cancellation fees assessed by airlines, hotels, or travel agents. These terms and conditions will apply even if they are not printed on the registration form itself.

Special Needs
If you have special needs and require accommodation to fully participate, please send a written description of your requirements to

Gloria Rutberg: AACRAO
One Dupont Circle, NW
Suite 520
Washington, DC 20036

by April, 3, 2004. Fax to (202) 872-8857 or e-mail to rutbergg@aacrao.org

Should you require special hotel accommodations, please notify the hotel when making your reservation.

Questions?
Registration only: Call (330) 425-9330 or e-mail aacraoannual@conferon.com

Please allow seven business days for processing of form before calling to confirm receipt of form and/or changes submitted.

Other exhibit-related questions: Contact the AACRAO Exhibits Office at (312) 541-0567 or help@corcexpo.com

Sponsorship questions: Contact Suzanne Levine at (202) 263-0293 or levines@aacrao.org

General meeting questions: Call (202) 293-9161 or e-mail meetings@aacrao.org