International Conference on
"Engaging The OTHER"

3rd Annual ETO Conference
San Francisco, USA
September 4-7, 2008
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See Below for Full Instructions on How To Register
(Links to More Information Also At Bottom Of Page )

 Fees and Registration 

3rd Annual International Conference on
"Engaging The Other:"

The Power of Compassion
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September 4 - 7, 2008
    San Francisco, California USA

Registration is Open All

Continuing Education Units (CEUs) available (see below)

* Note:  Special Discount $109 Hotel Room Rate ends Aug. 18

NOTE:  We encourage you to register early. Registration and Session selections are not confirmed until after full payment is received. Session sizes are limited.

 All Conference Program Registrations and Meal Registrations are handled through Common Bond Institute.

 Hotel Room Reservations are made separately and directly with the conference hotel - through The San Mateo Marriott Hotel in San Mateo, California. We have arranged for a special room rate for our conference participants of  $ 109 per night (single or double).
PLEASE NOTE: The rate and block of rooms guaratee is extended until August 18 after which the rate and availability is at the discretion of the hotel.
See Site and Travel Information page for full details on hotel reservations and site features.
Roommate Finding / Ride-Sharing bulletin board
is also now available

 Conference Program Registration and Payment Options (see instructions below)

3 OPTIONS FOR REGISTERING:
    Option 1 »  Register On-Line (see 5 step process below) *
    Option 2 »
 Register by Hardcopy
    Option 3 »
 Register by E-mail
              and
3 OPTIONS
FOR PAYING:
    Option 1 »  Payment through PayPal Online Banking
    Option 2 »
 Payment by mailed check or money order *
         (NOTE: check or money orders must be received  by
 Wed. Aug. 27
                          to be processed. After this please use PayPal or pay on-site)

    Option 3 »
 Payment by wire transfer

HOW TO REGISTER:

3 Registration Methods:

Option 1 »  Register On-Line  (see 5 step process to follow below):*
Conveniently and securely register and choose sessions through Eventbrite on-line registration service and make payment through PayPal * on-line banking service using this option - with immediate processing and confirmation. PayPal includes credit card and E-check withdrawl options. (There is a modest service fee added by Eventbrite for on-line registrations).
The blue button link below will take you to the secure On-Line registration form.
*Note:
For your convenience, if you should experience any difficulty in using the PayPal service you can call their help line for assistance:
1-888-221-1161.

Please keep a copy of your full registration, including fee, session, and meal selections for future reference.

Option 2 »  Register by Hardcopy - via Landmail or Fax:
A Registration form is available to be printed and submitted by landmail or fax (see CBI contact information below for mailing or faxing information).
Payment can also be made with this option by either of the 3 options listed below, including PayPal.
  Submit form by Fax or Landmail: Registration Form (pdf version) to PRINT  

Option 3 »  Register by E-mail:
  Submit form by Email: Copy the above form into an Email to submit, -or- contact CBI to request the simple text Email version of the Registration Form to complete and return by Email.
Payment can also be made with this option by either of the 3 options listed below, including PayPal.    

 

* ON-LINE  REGISTRATION  PROCESS
             5 simple steps to Register and Pay fees:
          (please submit a separate registration for each participant)
   1)
 Open the List of ETO Program Sessions to view and refer to while selecting concurrent sessions (www.cbiworld.org/Pages/Conferences_ETO_ProgSessions08.htm).
   2)
 Click the blue Registration button below to go to the ETO Conference On-Line Registration Form in a separate window where you can complete and submit your registration.
   3)  Make your FEE Selections on the 1st page of the form, then CONFIRM selected items before clicking "Order Now" and moving on to the 2nd page to choose your sessions.
   4)
 Make your SESSION Selections on the 2nd page of the form (for any items you do not wish to select or are not paying for simply choose "none" in the list of options), then CONFIRM selected items and PRINT the page for your records before clicking "Continue" and moving on to the PayPal page for payment.
T
his will be your Program Sessions Confirmation. Please bring this page with you to the conferece check-in on-site as verification.
   5)  Process your PAYMENT securely through PayPal by credit card or E-check withdrawl. A full, detailed summary of fees selected will be provided by PayPal at this final stage of registration payment.
This will be your Fee Payment Receipt and Confirmation
.
Please PRINT the page for your records and bring this with you to the conferece check-in on-site as verification.
Any questions regarding using PayPal can be directed to their PayPal help line at: 1-888-221-1161
NOTE:
 Please Bring
the printed copies of your fee payment and session selections with you to the conference for referrence at check-in.

For List of ETO PROGRAM SESSIONS to select from Click Here

   

HOW TO PAY:

3 Payment Methods for all registrations:

Option 1 »  Payment can be made by PayPal secure Internet banking for ALL registration options, including Hard-copy and Email registrations.
 - If you use the on-line registration process you will automatically be taken to our account on the PayPal website at the end to make payment.
 - You can also pay by PayPal if you use the hardcopy or Email registration form option. Simply click the PayPal button link below to go directly to our account with PayPal and full details on how to use this secure service for your fee payment (including credit card and E-check options). PayPal help line for any questions: 1-888-221-1161

Option 2 »   Payment can be made by mailing fees directly to CBI at the address below (cashier's check, money order, or check)
Please make all checks payable to: "Common Bond Institute"
Please note: Payment must be in U.S. funds and received in time to record and deposit payments (received by August 29). * If check or money order can not be received for deposit by Wed. Aug. 27 please use the PayPal service for immediate verification of your payment in time for arriving on-site at the conference. PayPal accepts checks as well as credit cards.

Option 3 »   Payment by wire transfer (contact CBI for wiring instructions: SOlweean@aol.com).

 Conference Registration Fees:
Conference Program
, Meals, and CEUs:

There are current discounts for student status and for members of co-sponsoring and supporting organizations.
* All discounts are with proof of status at registration and check-in.

1. CONFERENCE PROGRAM FEES (See separate Meal fees below)
     Thursday evening, Sept. 4 - Sunday afternoon, Sept. 7:

     Note Important Conference Program Fee Dates:

   EARLY Registration - Through 7-18-08 (early registration is over)
     1)   $ 350    General
     2)   $ 320    Supporting Organization Member
     3)   $ 290    Co-Sponsor Organization Member
     4)   $ 175    Full Time Students                            

   REGULAR Registration - Through 8-25-08
     1)   $ 375   General                                               
     2)   $ 350   Supporting Organization Member 
     3)   $ 320   Co-Sponsor Organization Member
     4)   $ 187   Full Time Students    
       

   LATE Registration - After 8-25-08
     1)   $ 395   General                                               
     2)   $ 370   Supporting Organization Member 
     3)   $ 340   Co-Sponsor Organization Member
     4)   $ 197   Full Time Students      
                    

Additional Discount (off full Conference Program Fee only):
$25 discount each
for groups of 3 or more registering together (at the same time) who are from the same organization or family (excluding above organizational or student discounts).
   

2. MEAL FEES: *
   A - Conference Community Lunches and Dinners:
          ( 2 diet plans are offered:  1. Poultry  or  2. Vegetarian )
On-site Conference Community meals offer invaluable opportunities for networking, additional interactions with presenters, and community building. Some programming also conveniently occurs in the same ballroom immediately following meals.
There are 5 optional selections for community meals (prices are inclusive of all taxes and service charges):

   1)   $ 22  Friday Lunch       
   2)   $ 30  Friday Dinner    
   3)   $ 22  Saturday Lunch    
   4)   $ 30  Saturday Dinner
   5)   $ 22  Sunday Lunch   

   B - * Breakfast is on your own.
         The hotel offers breakfast options and room service.

3. CONTINUING EDUCATION UNITS ( CEUs ):
      For: Social Workers, Marriage and Family Therapists, Counselors,
      and Nurses (credit for Psychologists is being pursued)
      Process: Participants register for CEUs separately on-site
      and pay the CEU fee at that time.

  Tax Deductible Contributions to Scholarships:  
The ETO Conference is principally funded through registrations. To assist in promoting important diversity of participation and accessibility,
we make every effort to include students, representatives of developing countries, and low income community activists by providing scholarships and subsidies. To assist in this effort, we appreciate donations to our scholarship fund.
Contributions are Tax Deductible
and can be made by check, money order, cashier's check, or credit card to: the International Humanistic Psychology Association, a 501(c)3 nonprofit. Contact Common Bond Institute for details at: 269-665-9393 or SOlweean@aol.com

In addition, organizations are encouraged to sponsor their representatives and populations they serve.

  Cancellation Policy:
Full refunds are given for cancellations received in writing by July 18, 2008, minus a $75 non-refundable administrative fee.
After July 18, 2008 no refunds are possible.
Assignments:
You may also assign your registration to someone else for participation at no charge (assignments must be made prior to the conference date in person by phone or in writing directly to Common Bond Institute) .


  Exhibit Tables and Program Ads are available
         Details and order forms available at:

              Program brochure Ads
              Advertize on Participant Tote Bag
              Exhibit Table Rentals

 Hotel  

See Site and Travel Information page for full details on hotel reservations and site features of the San Mateo Marriott Hotel in San Mateo, California.

We have arranged for a special room rate for our conference participants of  $ 109 per night (single or double).
* PLEASE NOTE:
The rate and block of rooms guaratee is extended until August 18 after which the rate and availability is at the discretion of the hotel.

A Roommate Finding / Ride-Sharing bulletin board is now available to find participants to share as room or ride with (click here or see side menu for link)

Hotel Address and Contact Information is:
The San Mateo Marriott Hotel  (www.sanmateomarriott.com)
1770 South Amphlett Blvd.,  San Mateo,  CA 94402
Telephone:  650-653-6000   
To Book Room Reservations (2 options):  
1.  For Reservations by Internet - Click Here
       Enter Group Code:
CBICBIA  for a standard room at the rate of $109
2.  Reservations can also be made directly by calling 1-800-229-9290

Extended Stays in the San Francisco Bay area:
The special hotel room rate of $109 per night is available for 3 days prior to the ETO Conference dates ( If you wish these additional nights please contact our Marriott event manager, Lorena Ochoa, directly at: lorenao@marriott-sanmateo.com  or  650-653-6040). The conference occurs during a popular tourist season of the San Francico Bay, and participants may wish to consider adding some time to their conference trip to enjoy the many attactions of a vacation in the area. This is a time of pleasant temperatures (average highs of 75 to lows of 55) and abundant sunshine. Further information on area attractions is available through the San Mateo Country Convention and Visitors Bureau website at: www.sanmateocountycvb.com -or- the San Francisco Convention and Visitors Bureau website at: www.sfcvb.org 

 Travel   

See Site and Travel Information page for full details on air, train, and car modes of travel to the conference site in San Mateo. Information is also indicated for our official ETO Conference travel agency - West Wind Travel.

2008 ETO Conference Information:

Main ETO Conference Page
'08 List of Presenters
'08 ETO Program Sessions
'08 Presenter Biographicals
and Photos
FEE and REGISTRATION Information
Continuing Education Units (CEUs)
Site and Travel Information

Press Room
1 page Color Conference Poster - larger size (in PDF)
1 page Color Conference Flyer - standard size (in PDF)

Conference Staff Contacts for information
Presenter Proposal Form (the '08 program is closed)

Advertize and Display:
   Advertize in On-Site Conference Program
   Advertize on Participant Tote Bag
   Exhibit Table Space is Available

ARCHIVE:
See Previous 2007 and 2006
ETO Proceedings & Outcomes below

Previous 2007 ETO Conf. Information:
     Touch Drawing interpretation of '06 ETO Conference*
          (* Touch Drawing images available for purchase)
     '07 Recorded Sessions by Backcountry Productions at:
            
WatersInk@aol.com
    
Previous 2007 ETO Program Sessions
     Previous 2007 Presenter Biographicals and Photos
    
Previous List of 2007 Presenters

Previous 2006 ETO Conf. Information:
     Touch Drawing interpretation of '06 ETO Conference*
          (* Touch Drawing images available for purchase)

    
 '06 Recorded Sessions by Conference Recording Services
    
Content of '06 Daily Open Dialogue Break-Out Sessions
    
Previous 2006 ETO Program Sessions
     Previous 2006 Presenter Biographicals and Photos
    
Previous List of 2006 Presenters

 

Common Bond Institute
Steve Olweean, Director,  SOlweean@aol.com
12170  S. Pine Ayr Drive •
Climax, Michigan49034 USA
1.269.665.9393  (Phone and Fax
)
Website:  http://www.cbiworld.org
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