March 27 to April 25: Regular Rates
April 26 to May 13: Late Fees apply
Refund period: Prior to April 24.
Transfer Registration: Prior to May 15.
The conference committee is excited about our 2011 venue. Please join us May 27 to 30, 2011 for reconnecting, fun, learning and relaxation. Three-Day Conference The traditional three-day conference begins at dinner on Friday evening and runs through lunch on Monday. Registration includes all program, overnight accommodation and meals for those three days Day Fee The day rate for commuters includes conference program for one day with lunch and dinner. Friday Full-Day Program the In-Depth Workshops on May 27th will run from 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM on Friday. To register for a In-Depth workshop, add the Friday Workshop to your conference registration and Thursday lodging. For more info. go to: Accommodations: On-Campus Accommodations are convenient and relaxing: Single Rooms in the beautiful, New Hall dorm—each with one single bed arranged in quads, so you can be near friends but still enjoy the privacy of your own room (4 single rooms share one adjoining bathroom). Double Rooms in the older dorm—2 single beds with a bathroom down the hall. Linens are included in the room fee. See more on the location here: LOCATION Local motel/hotel in the area, go online and search “hotels near Notre Dame de Namur University” where lots of options are available. Registration is limited to individuals over 18 years old. Please complete one registration form per person. Meals Food Service will be provided by Bon Appétit which will accommodate special See more on the FOOD SERVICE here. Over the years the products offered for sale at conferences have been increasing. Generally, these are fund-raising efforts by local AVP groups. If you wish to sell items at the conference, the Conference Committee requires that you contact the Finance Committee to clear your request (finance@avpusa.org). Thank you. | Registration Payment in full is required at the time of registration (except for scholarship applications). If you prefer to download a PDF and then print, complete and mail or FAX your registration (and check) and scholarship application, make the following selection. FAX to 1-805-823-4618 REGISTRATION FORM (pdf) Refund Policy Your registration fee will be refunded if the registrar is notified before April 30. Refunds after this date will be reviewed by AVP-CA and AVP-USA. Refunds will not be given for “no shows.” Registration Transfers If you cannot attend, you may transfer your registration to another (AVP) person at no charge. The registrar must be notified by May 15. Scholarships are not transferable. Scholarship Fund Donations Needed We need your help so we can offer more scholarships for previously incarcerated and first-time attendees. Please consider making a tax-deductible contribution. Thanks for your help. Please note: Scholarship funds have been extinguished at this time. If additional funds become available, this page will be activated again. Sorry for any inconvenience, please follow after April 4, 2011. PLEASE DO NOT FILL OUT AND SEND AN APPLICATION AS OF THIS DATE (MARCH 31, 2011) Partial Scholarship Assistance AVP-USA has scholarship funds available to assist those who could otherwise not afford to attend the conference. Scholarship grants help toward the payment of registration and travel and will be awarded based on the applicant’s statement of need. Priority will be given to previously incarcerated, National Officers and Committee Clerks, National Committee Members and First time attenders. Applicants will be asked to make some contribution to the cost of their attendance and to indicate how their participation in the conference will strengthen their local organization. Your local or region will also be required to support your request with funds. Scholarships are reviewed and made as applications are received. Because our funds are limited, you should apply as soon as possible. In the event that funds run out, new (first time) applicants may receive priority over those who received awards in the last 2 years. Applicants are strongly encouraged to apply ON-LINE, using the link below. One application per form, please. To apply, complete a scholarship request form (which will include a separate registration form) and submit it to the Scholarship Committee. Your local AVP group will be asked to make their recommendation and indicate what supporting funds they will contribute. The scholarship Committee will respond back to you with their results after it is reviewed. Do not send money with your registration. Grants will be approved on a revolving basis (year-to-year). Please submit your forms to the Registrar early. All scholarship grants will be based on the Early Bird rates which end on March 26. Do not wait to resolve parole issues – submit your Scholarship application now at: |