2014 Registration Information:
NAME:BADGE NAME:
TITLE:
COMPANY:
ADDRESS:
CITY/STATE/ZIP:
PHONE:
EMAIL:
1 or 2 PERSONAL INTERESTS:
Please check if you are a First Time Conference Attendee
Please indicate your t-shirt size: (TOCA members only) Small Medium Large X-Large XX-Large
***If you are bringing a GUEST, please fill out the section below:
Guest Information:
NAME:BADGE NAME:
ADDRESS:
CITY/STATE:
ZIP CODE:
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MEMBERS(Please check all functions you will attend): / GUESTS(Please check all functions you will attend):Enjoy your choice of one of the following activities fully sponsored for TOCA members in 2014 in celebration of TOCA's 25th Anniversary! / (Check one activity option.)
Wednesday, May 7, 2014: (Check one activity option.)
Golf _____ Handicap (I will need to rent clubs ___RH __LH)(1:00 PM tee time) Golfers pay club rental fees at course. Includes box lunch. / Golf _____ Handicap (I will need to rent clubs ___RH __LH)
(1:00 PM tee time) Golfers pay greens/rental fees at course. $60 per person - payable to TOCA) Includes box lunch.
OR / OR
New Orleans Audubon Guided Zoo Tour
(Includes box lunch)
12:15 PM – 5:00 PM / New Orleans Audubon Guided Zoo Tour
(Cost: $90 per person including box lunch - payable to TOCA)
12:15 PM – 5:00 PM
6:45 PM - 9:00 PM Welcome Reception–Acme Oyster House Guest: Welcome Reception/Dinner- Acme Oyster House
(Guest Cost: $80.00 per person)
Thursday, May 8, 2014:
Breakfast 8:30 AM – 9:30 AM Guest Breakfast (Guest Cost: $44.00 per person)
Lunch12:00 PM – 1:00 PM Guest Lunch (Guest Cost: $48.00 per person)
Reception/Banquet6:30 PM - 9:30 PM Guest Reception/Banquet (Guest Cost: $92.00 per person)
ATTIRE: Casual dress is appropriate for the entire meeting with the exception of the Thursday night reception and banquet. Comfortable walking shoes are recommended for the Wednesday tour.
***TOCA Cancellation Policy: A full refund will be issued if TOCA and/or Jean Pederson is notified within 21 working days or more prior to the starting date of the meeting (May 6, 2014).
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Payment Method: Annual Meeting Registration:
Member $375: Full Meeting Registration Fee Nonmember $525:Full Meeting Registration Fee $200: One Day Registration
Member Total Amount ______
Guest Total Amount ______(Please include cost of tour and/or any meal functions you will attend)
Please bill my credit card (TOCA accepts only Visa, Master Card or American Express): Visa Master Card American Express
Total Amount to be billed to Credit Card $______(include Guest or indicate separate credit card for guest fees)
Credit Card #______Expiration Date______Sec Code______
Cardholder’s Name (Please Print) ______
(If different than credit card information for hotel)
Cardholder’s Signature ______
Airport/Hotel Transportation:Hotel is approximately 16 miles from the Louis Armstrong International Airport (MSY). Taxi cost is approximately$33.00 per person or $14 per person for 3 or more.passengers.
Rental Cars Available at Airport:
Alamo / 1-800-462-5266 / Budget / 1-800-527-0700 / Hertz / 1-800-654-3131
Airport Shuttle / 1-866-596-2699 / Dollar / 1-800-800-4000 / National / 1-800-227-7368
Avis / 1-800-331-1212 / Enterprise / 1-800-736-8222 / Thrifty / 1-800-847-4389
Hotel Information:
Hotel Monteleone
214 Royal Street
New Orleans, LA 70130-2201 / Phone: 504-523-3341
Website:
- TOCA has negotiated a special rate of $179.00 (single/double). The room block is available May 6 –10, 2014. If you plan to extend your stay over the weekend, please contact Jean Pederson by April 5, 2014 so additional rooms can be requested, based on availability. Hotel registrations are due by April 8, 2014
- Maid and bellman gratuities are not included in the above costs and will be at the individual’s discretion: TOCA will be responsible for any fees that are not paid by individual guests.
Please list the room type preference:Arrival Date______Time ______am/pm
(check one)Departure Date______
Single (1 person, 1 King bed) Guest (Share with) Name:______
Double (2 person, 1 bed)Street Address ______
Double Double (2 persons, 2 beds)City______State______Zip______
Request Non-Smoking Room
Special Requests/Dietary Needs:______
Credit Card Information: (check one) Amex Mastercard Visa Discover
Account Number:______Expiration Date: ______Sec Code:______Authorized Signature:______
Mailing Address for Credit Card if different than Registration Information:
Name______Company Name______
Address______
City______State______Zip______
Room reservation guarantee: In order to guarantee your room reservation, the hotel requires a valid credit card number and expiration date accompany each reservation. The first night charges will be applied 72 hours prior to arrival, unless notification of cancellation is received before the 72-hour deadline. You are responsible for payment of all room, tax and incidental charges. Any reservations made after the deadline will be based on availability at the hotel. Meeting and Hotel Reservation Deadline: April 8, 2014.
Return this scanned or emailed form with your Registration Fee to
Jean Pederson at email:
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Description of Off-Site Events
Wednesday, May 7, 2014
GOLF – NEW ORLEANS AUDUBON GOLF CLUB
1:00p.m. – first tee off
This lavish New Orleans golf course combines over one hundred years of history with the latest in golf course design from Dennis Griffiths, featuring contoured Bermuda fairways, manicured Tif-Eagle greens, four lagoons and exquisite landscaping..
Strategically placed lagoons add difficulty to a course that received a 4-and-a-half star rating from Golf Digest. The magazine also voted Audubon the#1 course of “Courses Over 100 Years Old” and one of the top public courses in Louisiana.
Audubon Park opened in 1898 and was the site of the 1884 World's Fair. Audubon Park Golf Course was the first property in the state of Louisiana to achieve certification through the Audubon International Signature Program and was designated as a Certified Silver Signature Sanctuary on July 22, 2004. This gorgeous New Orleans golf course was redesigned in 2001 and quickly became one of Southeast Louisiana's most prestigious golfing destinations.
Guest Per person price: $60.00 plus tax payable at golf course, boxed lunch with non-alcoholic beverage.
NEW ORLEANS AUDUBON ZOO TOUR
12:15pm – 5:00pm
Located in historic Uptown,Audubon Zoo offers an exciting mix of exotic animals, engaging educational programs and lush gardens. Unique natural habitat exhibits, such as the award-winning Louisiana Swamp and Jaguar Jungle, showcase the relationship between people and nature. Not to be missed exhibits:the highly endangered whooping cranes, Amur leopards, white tiger and the mysterious white alligators. A knowledgeable guide from the zoo’s horticulture department will address a number of topics including the recycling program, their maintenance and replacement program for their up to 400-year-old oak trees that make up their famous oak allies, and all aspects of landscaping. They will also discuss the disaster plan used and the cleanup involved from the Katrina damage.
Recommended Attire – Lightweight jacket or sweater, and comfortable walking shoes –may be uneven surfaces.
Guest per person price: $90.00 inclusive of roundtrip transportation, admission and guided tour to the Audubon Zoo, boxed lunch with non-alcoholic beverage, all applicable taxes and gratuities.
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Thursday, May 8, 2014
RUNNERS UNITE! (OPTIONAL):
Join fellow TOCA members for a three mile run.
Time: 7:15am (Meet in hotel lobby.)
Length: Approximately 3 miles
Route & Map: Watch for details to be posted online in the upcoming weeks. (Informally led; run at your own pace. More details to follow!)
Friday, May 9, 2014
NEW ORLEANS CULINARY HISTORY TOUR (OPTIONAL “ON OWN” ACTIVITY):
Watch for details to be posted online in the upcoming weeks.
THURSDAY BREAKOUT SESSIONS*
*Tentative and Subject to Change
Tips, Tricks & Techniques: Talk Amongst Yourselves(PART A):
Learn from each other during 30-minute roundtable discussions, each led by a facilitator. (Groups will switch at 11:30am)Please indicate which topics you may be interested in. You may change your mind, but this will help us plan for room setup.
11:00AM – 11:30AM – (CHOOSE ONE):
How to Get Videos Right on the First Take Digital SLR Camera Tips
Top Apps for TOCA MembersGoing Mobile: Moving From Print Media to Mobile Versions
Social Media: Developing a Strong Social Media VoiceTalent Development: Editing and Working with Freelancers
Interviewing Tips & Techniques Personal Productivity
11:30 AM – 12:00 PM – (CHOOSE ONE):
How to Get Videos Right on the First Take Digital SLR Camera Tips
Top Apps for TOCA Members Going Mobile: Moving From Print Media to Mobile Versions
Social Media: Developing a Strong Social Media Voice Talent Development: Editing and Working with Freelancers
Interviewing Tips & Techniques Personal Productivity
Tips, Tricks & Techniques: Talk Amongst Yourselves (PART B):
Learn from each other during 30-minute roundtable discussions, each led by a facilitator. (Groups will switch at 3:15pm)Please indicate which topics you may be interested in. You may change your mind, but this will help us plan for room setup.
2:45 PM – 3:15 PM – (CHOOSE ONE):
How to Get Videos Right on the First Take Digital SLR Camera Tips
Top Apps for TOCA Members Going Mobile: Moving From Print Media to Mobile Versions
Social Media: Developing a Strong Social Media Voice Talent Development: Editing and Working with Freelancers
Interviewing Tips & Techniques Personal Productivity
3:15 PM – 4:30 PM – (CHOOSE ONE):
How to Get Videos Right on the First Take Digital SLR Camera Tips
Top Apps for TOCA Members Going Mobile: Moving From Print Media to Mobile Versions
Social Media: Developing a Strong Social Media Voice Talent Development: Editing and Working with Freelancers
Interviewing Tips & Techniques Personal Productivity