4th Annual
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San Francisco, USA
Nov. 12-15, 2009
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 Fees and Registration 

~ 2009 Conference Just Completed ~
Watch for details on
Fall 2010 5th ETO Conference

4th Annual International Conference on
"Engaging The Other:"

The Power of Compassion
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November 12-15, 2009
    San Francisco, California USA

We encourage you to register early. Registration is 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.
See Site and Travel Information page for full details on special ETO Conference rates, hotel reservations and site features.
A ROOMMATE Finding / RIDE-Sharing bulletin board
is also available
.

 Conference Program Registration and
        
Payment Options (see instructions below)    

4 OPTIONS FOR REGISTERING:
    Option 1 »  Register On-Line (see 4 step process below) *
    Option 2 »
 Register by E-mail
    Option 3 »
 Register by Hardcopy
    
Option 4 »  Register On-Site (note late registration fee)
              and
4 OPTIONS
FOR PAYING:
    Option 1 »  Payment through PayPal Online Banking
    Option 2 »
 Payment by mailed check, or money order
                           (check or money orders must be received  by
  Nov. 3
                             to be processed. After this please use PayPal or pay on-site)

    Option 3 »
 Payment by wire transfer
    
Option 4 »  Payment on-site by cash, PayPal, money order
                        travelers check, check
,
or cashiers check

HOW TO REGISTER:

4 Registration Methods:

Option 1 »  Register On-Line  
                         (see 4 step process to follow below):
*

Conveniently and securely register 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 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 and meal selections, for future reference.

Option 2 »  Register by E-mail:
  Copy the Email version of the Registration form into an Email to complete and return to us by Email. You may also contact CBI to request the Email version of the form be sent to you by Email.
Payment can also be made with these options by either of the
3 options listed below, including PayPal. 

Option 3 »  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 4 »  Register On-Site:
  On-Site Registration opens Thursday, November 12th at 4:00 pm
(Note late registration fees for on-site registration. Meals are also on an as available basis only for on-site registrations).
Payment can also be made with this option by cash, check, money order, or PayPal (Internet linked computers available at registration for this purpose). 

 

* ON-LINE  REGISTRATION  PROCESS
 4 simple steps to Register and Pay fees:
 (please submit a separate registration for each participant)
   1)
 Click the red "Register Now"button below to open the ETO Conference On-Line Registration Form in a separate window.
   2)  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 (for any items you do not wish to select or are not paying for simply choose "none" in the list of options).
   3)  Complete the additional requested information on the 2nd page, then confirm and click "Continue" to move on to the PayPal website for payment.

   4)
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 PayPalhelp line at: 1-888-221-1161
NOTE:
 Please Bring
the printed copy of your fee payment with you to the conference for referrence at check-in if needed.

   

HOW TO PAY:

4 Payment Methods for all registrations:

Option 1 »  Payment can be made by PayPal secure Internet banking for ALL registration options, including Hard-copy, Email, and On-Site 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
- If you register on-site you can access PayPal through an Internet-linked computer at the hotel.

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 November 3).
Note:
 If check, money order, or cashiers check can not be received for deposit by Nov. 3 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).

Option 4 »   Payment On-Site by cash, travelers check, check, cashier's check, or money order.

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

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

1. CONFERENCE PROGRAM FEES      
     Thursday evening, Nov. 12 - Sunday afternoon, Nov. 15:
   
     Note Important Conference Program Fee Dates: 
       
       (See separate Meal fees below)

   REGULAR Registration
     1)   $ 350    General
     2)   $ 320    Supporting Organization Member
     3)   $ 290    Co-Sponsor Organization Member
     4)   $ 175    Full Time Students                   

 * NOTE: HALF Conference Participation is available
           as an opton for those who cannot attend the full
           4 days at the indicated rates below.
          
Half-Conference Registration is for EITHER:
           Thursday and Friday -OR-  Saturday and Sunday

           (Please indicate which days on Registration Form)
           Half-Conference participants must use registration
           options 2, 3, or 4 above (i.e. not the On-line process).

   HALF (1/2) Conference Fees: *
     1)   $ 187   General                                               
     2)   $ 175   Supporting Organization Member 
     3)   $ 160   Co-Sponsor Organization Member
     4)   $   93   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)   $ 24  Friday Lunch       
      2)   $ 35  Friday Dinner    
      3)   $ 24  Saturday Lunch    
      4)   $ 35  Saturday Dinner
      5)   $ 24  Sunday Lunch   

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

On-Site Meal Availability
Participants are encouraged to register for meals in advance.
Please note: On-site purchase of conference meals is limited and on an "as-available basis" only.

3. CONTINUING EDUCATION CREDITS ( CECs ):
      For: Social Workers, Marriage and Family Therapists,
      Counselors, and Nurses (credit for Psychologists is being
      pursued)
      Process: Participants register for CECs separately on-site
      and pay the CEC 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:
Refunds are given for cancellations received in writing by September 25, 2009, minus a $75 non-refundable administrative fee.
After September 25, 2009 no refunds are possible.
Assignments possible:
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  $ 115 per night (single or double).
PLEASE NOTE:
The rate and block of room guaratee has been extended by the hotel until November 1, after which the rate and availability is at the discretion of the hotel.
Please make your reservations as soon as possible

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 room at the rate of $115
2.  Reservations can also be made directly by calling 1-800-556-8972

Extended Stays in the San Francisco Bay area:
Participants may wish to consider adding some time to their conference trip to enjoy the many attactions of a vacation in the area. 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.

(click map for more detail)

2009 ETO Conference Information:

Main ETO Conference Page
FEES and REGISTRATION
Site and Travel Information
'09 ETO PROGRAM
'09 Presenter Biographicals
Continuing Education Credits (CECs)
Press Room
  1 page Color Conference Flyer (pdf)
  1 page Black & White Conference Flyer (pdf)
  1 page Color Conf. Poster - 8 1/2 X 14 size (pdf)
Conference Staff Contacts for information

Volunteer Application
be part of this effort
Advertize and Display:
   Advertize in On-Site Conference Program
   Advertize on Participant Tote Bag
   Exhibit Table Space is Available
  
Showcase Table Space - is Available

FROM OUR ETO ARCHIVES:
'08, '07 & '06 Proceedings & Outcomes
Previous 2008 ETO Conf. Information:
      
Touch Drawing interpretation of ETO Conferences * 
                (* Touch Drawing images of available for purchase)      

       Content of '08 Daily Open Dialogue Break-Out Sessions
       '08 On-Site Video Interviews
       '08 Video and Audio Conference Recording of Sessions
            Available at
 
Hungry Mind Recordings   
    
   Previous 2008 ETO Program Sessions
    
   Previous 2008 Presenter Biographicals and Photos
    
   Previous 2008 List of Presenters

Previous 2006 ETO Conf. Information:
    
 '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
CONTACT US!
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