General Information
Registration Information
To register, complete the online registration form, or print and complete the registration form PDF and mail to:
First 5 California and the Water Cooler Joint Conference
c/o CSUS CCE Conference & Training Services
3000 State University Drive East
Sacramento, CA 95819-6103
Phone: (916) 278-4433 or (800) 858-7743
To receive the Early Registration Fee, please register by January 28, 2011.
Day One: Tuesday, March 1, 2011
The First 5 California Conference is scheduled to begin on Tuesday, March 1, 2011, from 8:00 a.m.–4:00 p.m. Registration includes continental breakfast, lunch, afternoon refreshment break, and all Conference materials. Please register each person planning to attend by checking the appropriate box on the registration form. The early registration fee is $100 and must be received by January 28, 2011. The late registration fee is $120 and will be charged to all participants who register after January 28, 2011.
Day Two: Wednesday, March 2, 2011
The Water Cooler Conference is scheduled to begin on Tuesday, March 1, 2011, at 4:15 p.m. and will continue on Wednesday, March 2 from 8:00 a.m. until 3:45 p.m. Registration includes an evening reception on March 1 and breakfast, lunch, afternoon refreshments, evening reception, and all Conference materials on Wednesday, March 2. Please register each person planning to attend by checking the appropriate box on the registration form. The registration fee is $80.
Both Days: Tuesday-Wednesday, March 1-2, 2011
Join us March 1-2, 2011, for the full Conference. Registration includes two continental breakfasts, two lunches, afternoon refreshment breaks, receptions, and all Conference materials. The early registration for attending both days is $180 and must be received by January 28, 2011. The late registration fee is $200 and will be charged to all participants who register after January 28, 2011.
Payment
Full payment must accompany all registrations or be paid on-site prior to admittance into the Conference.
Note to Attendees and Public Officials Participating on March 2, 2011:
Attendance at this event by a public official will constitute acceptance of a reportable gift. We will gladly provide you with an estimate of the value of this gift. Since this event is funded by philanthropy as well as fees paid by participants, actual costs may exceed registration fees.
SCHOLARSHIPS: Please note that a very limited number of scholarships are available for registration costs for individuals with extreme financial need. Please contact us to receive a short application form for this purpose. We will let you know as soon as possible if you will receive a scholarship. Please contact Khydeeja Alam at kalam@advanceproj.org for additional information.
Conference Confirmation
A confirmation letter will be e-mailed to all registrants who submit a completed registration form and payment. The e-mail will include directions and a map to the hotel. Individuals who register after February 11, 2011, may not receive directions/confirmation prior to the event, so please register early!
Conference Location & Hotel Reservations
Sheraton Grand Sacramento Hotel
1230 J Street
Sacramento, CA 95814
(916) 447-1700
LODGING RATE EXTENDED TILL FEBRUARY 11, 2011
A block of rooms has been reserved for all Conference participants. To receive the discounted room rate of $84 single occupancy (plus tax) or $134 double occupancy (plus tax), hotel reservations must be made by February 11, 2011. After February 11, overnight accommodations are based on availability at the hotel’s prevailing rate. Reservations can be made by contacting the hotel’s central reservation office at (800) 325-3535. Please advise the registration desk that you are attending the “First 5 California and the Water Cooler Joint Conference” to receive the discounted room rate.
Hotel Parking
Hotel parking is available at 900 13th Street, which is located at the northwest corner of 13th and J Streets. Valet parking is available for $28 per 24-hour period for non-registered guests, and $25 per 24-hour for registered guests. Self parking is available for $1.50 per 20 minutes with a maximum of $18 per day. Overnight parking is available for $24 per vehicle. Billing occurs at 24-hour intervals, with car retrieval as many times as requested. Self-parking ticket must be stamped by the hotel (front desk or concierge) with your room number added. For hotel guests, no money is to be paid directly to the parking garage attendant. (Rates are subject to change without notification.)
Airport Transportation
The Sheraton Grand Sacramento Hotel does not offer ground transportation to/from the Sacramento International Airport. The preferred transportation provider from the airport to the hotel is Super Shuttle and is available 24 hours per day at approximately $13 per person, per trip. Super Shuttle reservations can be made at www.supershuttle.com or (800) BLUE-VAN (800-258-3826). (Rates are subject to change without notification.)
Taxi Cabs
Taxi service is available through National Taxi at (916) 444-8294 or Yellow Cab at (916) 441-3492. Please call to verify rates prior to departure.
Cancellation Policy
Cancellations received in writing by January 28, 2011, are subject to a $25 processing fee. After that date, substitutions will be allowed, but no refunds will be made. No-shows will be billed the full registration fee. To cancel your registration, please e-mail your request to CSUS, CCE Conference & Training Services (see Participant Registration form).