Conference information

[Guest guest]

Hello all,

Here is information on the room rates and conference schedule. As I posted

yesterday, I will have our speaker information within the week. Please feel free

to write with any questions.

Our conference will be held as usual at the Orleans Hotel & Casino

4500 W. Tropicana Ave. Las Vegas, Nevada

ROOM RATES:

The hotel has extended us FIVE rooms for Saturday, September 1st check in at a

discounted rate of $ 99.00 and must be booked through the booking number listed

below. The rate for Sunday night, September 2nd, is offered at $ 39.00 and

Monday, September 3rd through Wednesday night, September 5th will be offered at

$ 29.00 per night. ALL with a minimum TWO night stay.

Please be advised that all rates quoted are net, per room, per night, allowing

for single or double occupancy. Any Deluxe rooms requiring triple or quad

occupancy will be surcharged an additional $ 15.00 per guest, per room, per

night. (Children age fourteen and under, in the same room with parents in

existing bedding, are free.) All rates are subject to a County room tax,

currently twelve-percent (12%). This tax is subject to increase without prior

notice. Reservations for dates other than those specified above will be accepted

on a space available basis as to accommodations and room rates.

RESORT FEE:

There is a mandatory Resort Fee, currently $ 6.00 per room, per day, allowing

access to the Fitness Center, in-room coffee, unlimited local & 800 calls as

well as free Wi-Fi in Java Vegas Coffee Shop & High-Speed Internet Access in our

Business Center. The Resort Fee is subject to increase without prior notice.

CHECK-IN/CHECK-OUT:

Check-in for individual arrivals begins at 3:00 p.m. Check-out time is at 12:00

noon. Hotel agrees to make rooms available prior to the stated check-in time and

to extend late check-out to guests on a preferential basis, if available.

GENERAL HOTEL POLICIES:

Guestrooms must be occupied and registered to at least one adult, who is

twenty-one years of age or older. PHOTO IDENTIFICATION WILL BE REQUIRED UPON

CHECK-IN. Hotel reserves the right to refuse or terminate service to any

individual(s) when not in compliance with this policy.

Upon arrival, all guests will be required to post a $ 100.00 security deposit

via a credit card to secure their individual room accounts.

The number of Non Smoking rooms at the Hotel are limited. As such, although

Hotel will make every attempt to accommodate requests for such rooms, Hotel

cannot guarantee availability.

RESERVATION PROCEEDURES:

Prior to cut-off date, individuals are encouraged to book their reservations

on-line. To receive your special group rate members will need to enter the

assigned Reservation ID: A2STC09 through the Hotel’s website at

www.orleanscasino.com/groups .

Prior to cut-off date, individuals may also call Hotel’s Room Reservations

Department direct at and identify themselves as members of the

International Still’s Conference. Without the group name you will not receive

the special rate as noted above and may be advised that the Hotel is sold out.

Operating on Pacific Time, hours of operations are Monday through Friday from

6:00 am to 11:00 pm; Saturday and Sunday 7:00 am to 11:00 pm.

The equivalent of one (1) night’s room and tax will be required in either the

form of a credit card with the expiration date, company/personal check, American

Express; Diners Club; MasterCard; Discover; VISA; JCB or Cashier’s Check.

Hotel accepts company/personal checks for payment of deposits only and must be

received a minimum of thirty (30) days prior to arrival date. CREDIT CARDS WILL

BE CHARGED IMMEDIATELY BY HOTEL TO SECURE THE FIRST NIGHT DEPOSIT.

CUT-OFF DATE:

The cut-off date for room reservations will be 08/02/12 . The Hotel will make

every attempt to accommodate last minute or late reservations at the prevailing

rate on a space availability basis.

CANCELLATION POLICY:

Hotel policy for cancellation of an individual guaranteed reservation is at

least seventy-two (72) hours prior to scheduled arrival date and must be

received in writing. Rooms released less than seventy-two hours prior to arrival

date and all no-shows will be subject to a cancellation penalty equivalent to

the first night’s room and tax.

ACCOMMODATION OF DISABLED PERSONS:

The Hotel shall take all reasonably necessary steps to ensure the accessibility

of its facilities to the disabled attendees and to accommodate their special

needs. Please advise Hotel prior to arrival, of the anticipated needs for such

accommodations. A limited number of refrigerators are available upon request and

it is suggested attendees bring coolers if convenient for medications. The Hotel

does have scooter rentals available.

EVENTS SCHEDULE

1.. Sunday Evening Meet & Greet – 7:00 to 8:30 pm Upstairs in Conference

area lounge.

2.. Monday is Conference Day – Check in & Continental Breakfast 9:30 to

10:30 am in Salon I upstairs. ($20. per person donation at the door)

3.. Opening welcome by Bob Himes 10:30 to 11:00 am

4.. Speaker to be announced 11:00 am to 12:00 pm

5.. LUNCH 12:00 noon to 1:30 pm

6.. Donations for gifts give away (donation of a gift is welcomed) AND Closing

2:00 to 4:00 pm

7.. Optional DINNER 7:00 pm to ? Restaurant to be determined before

conference. Individual tickets. Dress: As you’re comfortable.

Many guests stay over for additional days and take advantage of the Hotel

amenities and or activities around town. You may request the Hotel to send you a

brochure of what they have available when you make your reservations.

Should you have any questions, please feel free to email at

windsinging@... and I will do all I can to assist you. If you, your

friends and/or family are able to attend, please send me an email so that we may

plan the expected turn out.