2009 SMART MARRIAGES CONFERENCE REGISTRATION:
General Conference Fee:
General conference: $365 on-line or $370 by fax or mail (by May 16. After May 16, $415/420).
Spouse or Student: $265 on-line or $270 by fax or mail (by May 16. After May 16, $315/320).
Click to REGISTER ON-LINE (Available in Feb 09)
ON-LINE registration is more accurate (we don't have to
try to interpret your writing) and is completely secure.
Or, print a registration form and register by mail or fax. (Avialable in Feb 09)
The General Conference Registration Fee covers sessions from the
6:30pm (July 8) Wed Opening keynote to the closing session (July 11).
The fee includes:
- 9 PlenarySessions (13 Keynote speakers Wed - Sat)
- includes three lunch Plenary sessions, Thurs, Fri, Sat (your lunch is included in the conference fee)
- six 90 min workshops (Thurs-Sat) and
- one 90 min Sat seminar
(select from 140 workshops and seminars).
- The General Conference fee includes CE Certification and Certificates
of attendance.
The General Conference fee does not include pre or post conference
institutes although those attending the conference attend institutes
at a reduced fee. The General Conference fee also does not include banquets.
BANQUETS - TBD
Each is $39 per person additional. Each includes a meal and keynote
and each is approved for 2 hrs of CE credit.
Persons attending the conference can purchase banquet tickets for guests for $39.
$100 Conference Spouse Discount First spouse pays regular fee $365 online ($370 by fax or mail),
second spouse pays discounted fee of $265 online (or, $270 by fax or mail)
To qualify: each spouse must submit a completed registration form
with all workshop/seminar/institute session numbers clearly indicated; each include their spouse’s name on their form in the space provided; and submit both forms together with one combined
payment by credit card or check. Spouses may register for separate workshops and seminars.
Spouses will be registered for all plenary/keynote/lunch sessions together.
$100 Student Conference Discount rate: On-LINE: $265 ($270 by Fax or mail.)
** To qualify: you must be registered in a full-time degree program and a copy of your current fee statement MUST be faxed to the registrar
within 72 hrs of submitting your on-line registration or your credit card will
be charged the $100 difference between a Student and Regular registration.
Spring & Summer 2009 graduates qualify. Student discount applies only to the full conference. There are no student discounts for one-day registrations, institutes, or banquets. Group Discounts: Register four people from one organization or community,
and a fifth person attends FREE!
For Online Group Registrations: To qualify, each person must complete a registration form indicating workshop, institute, banquet selections. The first four select their appropriate registration category: regular, spouse, or student. The 5th registrant selects the GROUP rate and, in the space provided on the form, enters the names of the four (4) members that qualify him/her for the group rate.
No cancellations or refunds - substitutions only.
Excludes banquets and institutes.
For Fax or Mailed Group Registrations: To qualify, each person must complete a registration form indicating workshop, institute, banquet selections. The first four select their appropriate registration category: regular, spouse, or student. The 5th registrant selects the GROUP rate and includes a separate sheet of paper that lists the names of the four (4) members that qualify him/her for the group rate. Note, you save an additional $5 per registration by registering ONLINE.
No cancellations or refunds - substitutions only.
Excludes banquets and institutes.
Pre and post conference Training Institutes require additional fees: Institutes are $135 per day for those who are registered for the full conference;
$185 per day for those
not attending the full conference.
Fee includes materials and certifications as described on each institutes "click for more information page". Spouse Institute Discounts: $50 per day if attending
the same pre and/or post conferenc training institute and agreeing to receive and share one set of materials. If spouses each want their own set of materials, each spouse is
required to pay the full Institute fee.
Single day registrations: Thurs, Fri, or Sat registrations: $185 online. ($190 by fax or mail).
Includes that day's keynotes and workshop/seminar sessions.
If registering for more than one day, a full conference registration is a better deal.
Seminars (Sat afternoon) are included in full conference
registration or a Sat-only registration.
If purchased separately, seminars are $15 per person.
CE Certification - click for information.
CANCELLATIONS: Requests for refunds must be made in writing, postmarked,
emailed or faxed by May 29, for a full refund, less a $60 administrative service charge.
Refunds will be mailed by Aug 30.
By May 29, the Coalition will have completed financial arrangements and guarantees
with the hotel and other vendors, so will not be able to refund your registration fee.
Cancellations received between May 30 - July 8 must include documentation
of a medical emergency and must include admission badge, if you have received it.
A letter of credit for the following year's conference will be issued to those
that qualify that will entitle bearer to up to 65% of the registration fee paid less banquets,
applicable toward registration for the next conference.
Attendees with Disabilities: Be sure to mention any
accessibility issues to the hotel when making your hotel reservations.
Credit Cards
Payment can be made by Visa, MasterCard or American Express,
by check or Money Order.
Please make your hotel reservation today!