2010 Texas City Management Association (TCMA) Annual Conference

ANNUAL CONFERENCE INFORMATION
REGISTRATION FEES:
Early (By May 31) After May 31
Delegate
TCMA member $250 $300
TCMA non-member $375 $425
Special member* $125 $175
Student (must be a full-time university student) $ 25 $ 25
Life member $ 25 $ 25
In-transition member or conference sponsor No charge No charge
*Special members include TCMA members who have joined since July 1, 2009; first-time attendees from cities with a population of less
than 5,000; members of statewide assistants’ organizations who are NOT TCMA members; and academicians.
The delegate registration fees include all sessions, handouts, a conference bag, refreshment breaks, the Friday welcome reception, and the
Monday brunch. All of the following events are priced separately, and tickets can be ordered on the registration form: awards luncheon
(Friday), regional breakfasts (Saturday), and networking luncheon (Saturday). Also included with a paid registration is a three-day pass for
Moody Gardens attractions, including the Rainforest and Aquarium pyramids and the IMAX theater.
Spouse/Guest and Youth $ 35 $ 35
Local government officials may NOT attend or register as a spouse, guest, or youth.
The spouse/guest and youth registration fee includes the Friday welcome reception and the Monday brunch; all other special events are
priced separately, and tickets can be ordered on the registration form. (Spouses and older youth are welcome to attend educational
sessions.) Also included with a paid registration is a three-day pass for Moody Gardens attractions, including the Rainforest and
Aquarium pyramids and the IMAX theater.
Each individual must be registered at the appropriate rate. To take advantage of the early-bird discount, your registration form or online
registration (at www.tcma.org or www.tml.org) must be received in the TCMA office by May 31. Mail all registration forms to TCMA
Annual Conference, 1821 Rutherford Lane, Suite 400, Austin, Texas 78754, or fax them to 512-231-7495.
HOTEL ACCOMMODATIONS:
The TCMA Board has bought-down the price of the hotel rooms for TCMA Annual Conference delegates by $70 per night. This action
was taken to support TCMA members during these difficult economic times and to encourage TCMA members to attend the annual
conference. Please thank the 2009-2010 TCMA Board members for this significant contribution to reduce costs for TCMA members.
The Moody Gardens Hotel, located at Seven Hope Boulevard in Galveston, has offered a room rate of $100 single/double. This rate and
room availability cannot be guaranteed after May 31. When making reservations, please call 888-388-8484 and identify yourself as a
Texas City Management Association Annual Conference delegate. Please note that TCMA Annual Conference delegates are NOT exempt
from hotel occupancy taxes.
CANCELLATION POLICY:
If you are registered and cannot attend, we encourage you to send a substitute. If you cannot send a substitute, a $45 registration
cancellation fee will be assessed if written cancellation is received in the TCMA office by May 31. No refunds will be honored after May 31.
HOSPITALITY SUITE POLICY:
TCMA discourages hospitality suite functions, which give rise to the appearance of seeking preferential treatment for a particular business.
Individuals involved in such activities risk disciplinary actions as deemed appropriate by the Board in keeping with the TCMA Code of
Ethics.
GOLF:
Please use the separate form on page ten to register for the golf tournament, and return your registration to the address provided on the
form (NOT to TCMA). The tournament is scheduled for 7:30 a.m. on Thursday, June 24, at the Moody Gardens Golf Course. The cost is
$30 per player.
CONFERENCE ATTIRE:
Casual attire is traditional for all TCMA Annual Conference events. For more information about Galveston, please visit www.galveston.com.
SPECIAL ACCOMMODATIONS:
Please let us know on the registration form if you need special accommodations of any kind, or call 512-231-7400 as soon as
possible.
QUESTIONS:
Please call us at 512-231-7400 if you have any questions.
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