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May 12, 2008

Frequently Asked Questions

Registration

Q. Can I download the registration form and fax it to you with my credit card number?

A. Yes, you can download the registration form and mail of fax it to Applied Research Center, Attn: Gina Acebo, Network and Events Coordinator, 900 Alice Street, Suite 400, Oakland, CA, 94607. Fax: (510) 986-1062. Payments for offline registrations must be received within 30 days or the registration will be cancelled. Registration Form

Q. Can I register and pay on site?

A. Yes, we will accept on-site registration by check or credit card. Please note that space is limited, and therefore cannot be guaranteed. We encourage pre-registration.

Q. Is there a daily rate to attend the conference?

A. The discounted daily rate is $200/day.


Q. Can I get a refund?
A. We do not offer refunds after October 31, 2008. Partial fee's will be added as the date approaches.Our conference rate was kept as low as possible to encourage community participation. Below is a list of refund deadlines.
Refund If Cancelled By
$ 230.00 8/10/2008
$ 200.00 9/30/2008
$ 150.00 10/17/2008
$ 0.00 10/31/2008

Q. Is it possible to register for other persons? Can I purchase more than one item?
A. Yes, you will need to include the following: first & last name, email address, organization/company, and name to appear on the nametag. A group discount for full registraion will automatically be applied at check-out for groups of three or more. For discounts for groups of five or more, please contact Gina Acebo at gacebo@arc.org or by calling 510.653.3415 ext. 4919. 

Please note: All members registering under one group will be listed under the primary organizations name. If you are purchasing a daily rate, you will need to register yourself as an additional guest to purchase a ticket for the events not included in your daily rate.

Q. Are there scholarships available to help me attend Facing Race 2008?

A.
SCHOLARSHIPS ARE NOW CLOSED.
For volunteer information, please email dhernandez@arc.org.  All applicants will be asked to submit a resume and asked to sign a volunteer agreement.

Accommodations

Q. Is there a discounted group rate offered at the Oakland Marriott?

A. Yes, please make reservations directly with Marriott Reservations at 1-800-991-7249 between 6:00AM-11:00PM Pacific Standard Time. Please request the Applied Research Center in order to receive the Group Rate. The deadline for making reservations under the discounted rate is February October 26, 2008.
To expedite check-in, your reservations must include the following information:

  1. Arrival and departure dates;
  2. Estimated time of arrival;
  3. Room preference (single or double/double);
  4. Credit card information, including expiration date, for reservation guarantee

Check-in time: 3:00PM            Check-out time: 12 noon


For more questions? Please email facingrace@arc.org or call ARC at 510-653-3415

 

 

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