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LA2010: 20th World Conference of GLBT Jews

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Registration Fees Dates Member* Non-Member
Late (as available) 7/16 - 8/5 $350 $375
Optional historic tour Sunday afternoon maximum 60 people.
$50 if available.		 $50 $50

Discounts
*For the member rate, you must be an Individual Member of the World Congress or a member of a member organization.

Volunteer special

Volunteers needed!

The 20th World Conference of GLBT Jews is coming to town! The committee is still hard at work behind the scenes, and we’d love to have some volunteers to help out at the conference. If you have already volunteered when you registered, we’ll contact you.

Here is the special deal for volunteers: You volunteer for a shift of two - three hours, and then we comp your admission for another two - three hours. If you’d care to stay for lunch, we’ll invite you to stay for lunch at a special price of $25 Saturday lunch or Sunday brunch, whichever day you volunteer. (Other options: bring a sandwich, or walk down to Westwood restaurants.)

If you would like to help out any of the conference days (Aug. 13-15), please contact me and we can talk about the volunteer opportunities. We will limit this offer to the number of volunteers needed at any given time.

We need help staffing the registration and hospitality desk at the Hillel, greeting conference goers, giving directions and on. The tour committee could use your help with logistics surrounding the bus tour. We will need volunteers to check nametags and take tickets as needed at the meals. Finally, we need volunteers to stand by near each session, to monitor needs and troubleshoot any issue that might arise.

Check out the conference session schedule on the home page, and on this page so you can plan days and times you might be free to volunteer, and let us know! If you haven't already registered for the conference, now is the time to do that. Volunteers must register for the conference. Spread the word!

E-mail la2010@glbtjews.org to volunteer.

Student special

The LA2010 Conference is pleased to offer a student special to any full time students for a free one-day seminars-only admission to the conference. You must be a full-time student, under 25 years of age, with a valid .edu e-mail address. (High school students are also welcome. If you do not have a .edu address, just explain in your e-mail.) Meals are not included, although you may purchase a ticket in advance for Saturday lunch or Sunday brunch for $25 if you wish. This offer is limited to the first twenty students who respond to this offer by e-mailing la2010@glbtjews.org with the subject “student special.” Spread the word!

The Jewish Free Loan Association will offer loans, to Southern California residents only, to cover the cost of the conference. The JFLA can be reached at (323) 761-8830 (Los Angeles office) or (818) 464-3331 (West Hills office). Ask for Saul at ext. 109.

Childcare
We regret that due to low demand, we will not be offering childcare at the conference. If you need assistance in making childcare arrangements, please let us know.

Payment Policy
Payment must be made in US dollars by check, money order, or credit card (MasterCard, Visa or American Express). Credit card processing is done through PayPal. Purchase orders will not be accepted. A service/processing fee of $50 per registration will be assessed for returned checks. Checks and money orders, payable to The World Congress of GLBT Jews, may be sent to:

20th World Conference of GLBT Jews
c/o IJSO, HUC/JIR
3077 University Ave.
Los Angeles, CA 90007-3796
USA

Registration Deadlines

Regular Registration Deadline June 30, 2010 extended thru July 15th.
All registrations with accompanying payments must be received by this date to qualify for this rate. If registering online, payment must be submitted by 11:59 pm EDT. This is the last date registration forms can be mailed or faxed. This is also the last date to request a refund equal to 50% of the appropriate registration fees.

Late Registration: July 1 July 16, 2010 and later
All registrations processed after June 30 July 15, 2010, will be assessed at the late registration rates. Space at the Hillel and UCLA Faculty Center is limited. We reserve the right to cut off registration as we approach our maximum capacity.

Eligibility for Rates and Registration Policies

  • All individuals, including program presenters, attending the conference must pay a registration fee.
  • Student rates are for full-time students only. Those who are employed full-time while taking courses part-time are not eligible for these rates.
  • In order to qualify for member rates, your individual membership in the World Congress or one of our member organizations must be current.
  • Payment must accompany the registration form. Postmark date of payment will determine the registration rate if payment is sent after the registration form is submitted.
Cancellation, Refund, and Substitution Policy

Refund Policy: All Conference cancellations and requests for refunds must be made in writing as indicated below. Letters and/or an e-mail to the Conference Registrar should be received no later than March 31, 2010, to receive a full refund of the conference payments (minus an administrative fee of $25.00) with the exception of the Emergency situations noted below. Telephone requests will not be honored. Refund requests postmarked by June 30, 2010, will receive a 50% registration fee refund. Requests for refunds received after the first day of the Conference will not be considered. The World Congress will send refunds within six weeks after the conference has concluded.

Emergency Illness or Death of Registrant or Immediate Family Member: Attendees who are unable to attend the Conference due to a family death, illness, or other extraordinary circumstances must contact the Conference Registrar by letter or e-mail no later than the first day of the Conference to receive a full refund less the $25 administrative fee.

Substitution Policy: Up to August 6, 2010 (one week prior to the first day of the Conference), a registrant may request the privilege of sending a substitute in their place for a $25 administrative fee. Registrations are not transferable except for like membership types.

Refund Request Address: All refund requests should be made in writing and sent to:

20th World Conference of GLBT Jews
c/o IJSO, HUC/JIR
3077 University Ave.
Los Angeles, CA 90007-3796

Or: treasurer ... glbtjews.org . Telephone requests will NOT be honored.

Accommodations:
The official accommodations for the conference are:
The UCLA Guest House
330 Charles E. Young Drive East, Los Angeles, CA 90095-1466
July 1 Update: Our block of rooms at the UCLA Guest House is filled; you may call them and ask to be placed on a waiting list if you wish, or ask at the Guest House for rooms at the Tiverton House, 900 Tiverton Avenue, Los Angeles, CA 90095, which is slightly further but still walkable, a 13 minute walk downhill from the Hillel. Prices are similar.
The guest house is a seven minute walk to the Hillel, on the eastern edge of the UCLA campus. It has comfy rooms, free breakfast, and a relaxing common area. Rates are currently $143 single occupancy, and $148 double occupancy. Call the Guest House directly at +1-310-825-2923 to reserve. Ask for the 20th World Conference of GLBT Jews. Limited free parking is available, on a first come, first serve basis. Those leaving Sunday are asked to remove their cars by 3 pm Sunday.

The West Hollywood Ramada
8585 Santa Monica Boulevard, West Hollywood, CA 90069 The Ramada is about a twenty minute drive from UCLA, or twenty minutes by MTA bus 2 or 302 along trendy Sunset Boulevard. Rates are $139 for single or double occupancy, and reservations may be made directly at +1-310-652-6400. Ask for GLBT Jews - 20th World Conference.

Home hospitality
Los Angeles is a big city, but we will be offering home hospitality for our out-of-town guests. Please let us know when you register whether you are able to offer home hospitality, or whether you are in need of home hospitality. Our hospitality committee will contact you.

Official Airline
We are proud to welcome American Airlines as the official airline of LA2010. They are offering a 5% discount on their lowest fares, including most code-share flights. You must book your flights on aa.com, and use the group discount code 2780AI (enter it in the tour code box.). American Airlines 5% discount terms and conditions.

Official Car Rental
Use the Avis Worldwide Discount (AWD) number to receive the best available rates from Avis:
AWD: G027999 (that's a zero)
The group discount number is designed to shop the best available rate, includes unlimited mileage and is available from seven days before to seven days after the event.
Reservations should be made by calling Avis directly at (888) 754-8878 or by using this Avis link.

Venue and Tentative Schedule...

Location of conference:
Hillel at UCLA
574 Hilgard Avenue
Los Angeles, CA 90024

UCLA Faculty Center
480 Charles Young Dr. East (corner of Hilgard Ave. and Westholme Blvd.)
Los Angeles, CA 90095

Pre-conference schedule:
• WCGLBTJ board evening reception, Wed. Aug. 11, 2010, 7 - 9 pm at Beth Chayim Chadashim, 6000 West Pico Blvd. Los Angeles CA 90035
• WCGLBTJ board meeting, Thurs. Aug. 12, 2010, 9 am - 5 pm at Congregation Kol Ami, 1200 N. La Brea Ave. West Hollywood, CA 90038
• WCGLBTJ board meeting, Fri. Aug. 13, 2010, 9 am - 3 pm at Hillel at UCLA, 574 Hilgard Ave., Los Angeles, CA 90024 

Tentative conference schedule:
Friday August 13, 2010
2 pm – 6 pm Registration; social space
6 pm – 7:30 pm Shabbat service (Hillel 3rd floor), followed by half hour break
8 pm – 11 pm Shabbat dinner, keynote address, and reception (Hillel 3rd floor)

Saturday August 14, 2010
9:00 am – 10:30 am Shabbat morning services (Hillel - various locations)
10:45 am - 12:00 noon Various break-out sessions (Hillel)
12:30 pm – 1:30 pm Lunch (Hillel)
2:00 pm – 3:15 pm Various break-out sessions (Hillel)
3:45 pm – 5:00 pm Various break-out sessions (Hillel)
6:00 pm – 10:00 pm Awards banquet, havdalah, and evening entertainment (Faculty Center)
Approximately 10:00 pm Excursion to The Abbey {http://www.abbeyfoodandbar.com/} in West Hollywood. Carpooling is encouraged. Parking is very limited. Meet outside the Faculty Center after havdalah.

Sunday August 15, 2010
9:15 am – 10:30 am Various break-out sessions (Hillel)
10:45 am - 12:00 noon Various break-out sessions (Hillel)
12:00 noon - 1:30 pm Closing brunch (Hillel 3rd floor).

Post-conference events:
2:00 pm - 6:00 7:00 pm Sunday afternoon "The Los Angeles Jewish GLBT Experience" bus tour will depart from the Hillel and return to the Hillel. This unique tour is being organized by our friends at the Jewish Historical Society after the close of the conference. The cost is $45 per person until June 30. After that date, as space allows at $50 per person.