Registration is now open for the 2023 Western Regional Meeting
Register by Wednesday, May 24th to receive regular registration rates. On May 25th, fees will increase $100.
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Registration Fee
Attendees: Regular Registration Fee: $795 (Ends on May 24, 2023, with Late Registration Fee of $895)
Guest: Regular Registration Fee: $350 (Ends on May 24, 2023, with Late Registration Fee of $450)
Registration Cancellation Policy
Registration cancellation accepted through May 24, 2023 and is subject to a $100.00 cancellation fee. Requests for registration refunds will not be granted if received after May 24, 2023.
Hotel
Kansas City Marriott Downtown
200 West 12th Street
Kansas City, MO 64105
Room Rate: $239 per night plus tax
Reservation Link: https://book.passkey.com/e/50479061
Reservation Deadline: May 24, 2023
Transportation
Airport: Kansas City International Airport (MCI) (19.1 miles from hotel)
Uber/Lyft: $30-40
Kansas City International Airport has a number of transportation services, including app-based ride share services, such as Uber and Lyft. App-based ride share services, including Uber and Lyft, are available through apps on your mobile device. Please wait until you have retrieved your bags and arrived at the Arrivals curb before booking an app-based ride. For pickup, please follow the signs down to the Arrivals commercial curb, and look for the purple signposts 2K-N. There are a limited number of spots available at the designated Ride Share curb, so please wait until you see your vehicle pull into a spot to enter the vehicle.
Taxi: $40-45
Taxi service can be called using your personal phone by dialing 816-243-2345. Make sure that you give the dispatcher your exact location.
Fares may be prorated (shared) when the originating passenger requests it and all other passengers agree.
Rates are $2.50 plus $2.10 per mile. Rates may vary due to traffic delays and waiting time.
- Notice: City ordinance requires taxicab operators to take all trips regardless of length. If short-trip service is refused, obtain the name and vehicle number of the cab and report it by calling 816-243-5237. It is also illegal for taxi drivers to solicit your business without invitation.
GUEST REGISTRATION INSTRUCTIONS:
There are two options for registering a guest for the Western Regional Meeting: FULL PACKAGE (all guest events included) or A LA CARTE (selecting individual events).
FULL PACKAGE includes:
Tuesday Welcome Reception
Wednesday Guest Tour
Thursday Celebration
COST: $350.00 (Price increases to $450 starting on May 24, 2023)
Note: Breakfast can be added on Wednesday and Thursday for an additional $65 each day
A LA CARTE PRICING:
Tuesday Welcome Reception: $160.00
Wednesday Breakfast: $65.00
Wednesday Guest Tour: $125.00
Thursday Breakfast: $65.00
Thursday Celebration: $200.00
CHILDREN 12 AND UNDER (A LA CARTE ONLY) PRICING:
Tuesday Welcome Reception: $75.00
Wednesday Breakfast: $40.00
Wednesday Guest Tour: $100.00
Thursday Breakfast: $40.00
Thursday Celebration: $100.00
REGISTRATION INSTRUCTIONS
Step 1: Select Register Myself or Register a Guest or Colleague. Note - If registering a guest or colleague, please use the search bar to find them, before creating a new guest.
Step 2: Click the blue "More" icon to see a description of the session.
Step 3: Make your selections and click Next. The next screen will show your selections. Once you have reached the checkout screen, you will have the option to add or edit additional registrations BEFORE submitting your order.
Step 4: Only use your email address for your own registration. Administrative Assistants -- do NOT use YOUR email address when registering someone other than yourself. In addition, you will need to provide a different email address for each guest -- you may use a placeholder email if an actual address is not available (i.e.,guestname@yourname.com -- DO NOT LITERALLY USE THIS! An example of what to use: janesmith@johnsmith.com. We will then know who the guest (Jane Smith) belongs to (John Smith). Plus it provides a UNIQUE email address as no one else will have janesmith@johnsmith.com (or whatever is the guest name and member name). This system utilizes the NASBA membership database and matches the record by the email address.
Step 5: Complete the payment process (you may pay by credit card or request an invoice).
Step 6: Print your invoice/receipt on the Registration Confirmation page by clicking on View Invoice/Receipt.
When selecting from the optional sessions, only choose those that you will actually attend to help us get an accurate count for meals, tours, etc. Your registration fee includes all meals and tours, but if you do not plan to attend one of the meals or tours, please do not select it.
DEADLINE TO CANCEL REGISTRATION WITHOUT PENALTY: May 24, 2023