REGISTRATION FEES
I AM staying in the Host Hotel - Grand Hyatt Seattle (see below)

WP&BC or ASPPA Member Additional Member* Non-member Government

Early  (until 06/15/12) $850 $750 $950 $300

Regular  (06/16/12 – 06/29/12) $950 n/a $1050 $300

On-site  (after 06/29/12) $1050 n/a $1150 $300

I am NOT staying in the Host Hotel

WP&BC or ASPPA Member Additional Member* Non-member Government

Early  (until 06/15/12) $1100 $1000 $1200 $300

Regular  (06/16/12 – 06/29/12) $1200 n/a $1300 $300

On-site  (after 06/29/12) $1300 n/a $1400 $300

*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. 
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NOTE NEW INFORMATION: FACILITIES SURCHARGE
Everyone likes a good deal, but not at the expense of others. When you book your sleeping room for this year’s Western Benefits Conference, it’s extremely important that you stay at the conference headquarters hotel - Grand Hyatt Seattle.

Here’s why: the discounted room rates that we negotiate are based on the total number of sleeping rooms and meeting space booked, so if you stay at another hotel, ASPPA and WP&BC are held accountable. That means ASPPA and WP&BC pay attrition penalties for the rooms not utilized, which could ultimately increase registration prices for everyone—hardly fair for those who stay in our hotel.

In an effort to minimize our penalties, beginning in 2012, an additional $250.00 facilities surcharge will be assessed for anyone not staying at the conference host hotel. Staying in the hotel makes it easy to enjoy the networking time with fellow attendees outside of scheduled activities. No commuting time allows for a convenient access to all of the action. Staying in the host hotel saves time, brings more opportunity to enjoy the conference, and contributes to the success of the conference.

We hope you understand the reasons behind this needed action.

Thank you.

*Please note the facilities fee does not apply to members of the media or to attendees living within a 50-mile radius of the conference location. Multiple attendees staying in the same hotel room are not subject to the facilities fee, provided each attendee’s name is listed on the hotel reservation.
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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.

CLICK HERE to download a registration form.

Online	To register online, you must login in to your ASPPA account or setup a login as a new user.  If you aren't sure of your login information, please contact Customer Support at 703.516.9300 or conference@westernbenefits.org.
E-mail	E-mail your scanned registration form(s) and credit card information to conference@westernbenefits.org.
Fax	Fax your scanned registration form(s) and credit card information to 703.516.9308.
Mail	Western Benefits Conference c/o ASPPA PO Box 34725 Alexandria, VA 22334-0725 For express/overnight deliveries (FedEx, DHL, etc.) send to: Western Benefits Conference c/o ASPPA 4245 N Fairfax Dr Suite 750 Arlington, VA 22203 Make checks payable to Western Benefits Conference

Registration Includes:
• All Education Sessions (unless otherwise noted)
• All continental breakfasts, luncheons and beverage breaks and receptions
• 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 conference@westernbenefits.org. 
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CONFERENCE LOCATION Washington State Convention & Trade Center 800 Convention Place Seattle, WA 98101-2350 Tel: 206.694.5000

HEADQUARTER HOTEL Grand Hyatt Seattle 721 Pine Street Seattle, WA 98101 Tel: 888.421.1442

Room Rate: $212/night single or double
Reservation Cut-off Date: June 18, 2012
Click Here to make your hotel reservation online!

Make your hotels reservations online by clicking here or call the hotel directly at 888.421.1442. If making reservations by phone, be sure to mention you are attending the Western Benefits Conference in order to receive the group room rate. This room block may fill up so please make your reservations early!
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ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

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 June 29, 2012, the full registration fee will be refunded minus a $100 processing fee. After June 29, 2012, the registration fee is not refundable, but can be transferred to another individual at any time, even on-site. No refunds will be given for no-shows. Please e-mail conference@westernbenefits.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.
• WBC 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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QUESTIONS
Registration and General Questions
Western Benefits Conference
703.516.9300
conference@westernbenefits.org

Sponsorship, Exhibit and Marketing Questions
Fred Ullman, Director of Sales
703-516-9300 ext. 113
fullman@asppa.org

Media Related Questions
Melinda Semadeni
Director of Media Relations
703.516.9300 ext. 130
msemadeni@asppa.org