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Conference
Information
Do
You Know the Way to San Jose?
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| San
Jose is a city of “firsts.” In
1777, El Pueblo de San Jose’ de Guadalupe became the
first Spanish town to be settled by civilians. In 1849, San
Jose’ was named California’s first capital. And
more than 100 years later, yet a new landscape emerged as the
invention of the silicon chip heralded San Jose’’s
future as the world’s undisputed hub of high technology. |
Things
to Do While in San Jose |
The Tech Museum of Innovation |
While
most museums deal in antiquity, the Tech Museum of Innovation
celebrates
technology’s cutting edge. It’s not to be missed. |
San
Jose’ Museum of Art |
The
American Museum Association has accredited this major art museum
for its broad range of exhibitions and revolving shows. Its
focus is 20th Century art, including painting, sculpture, photography,
works on paper, and video. |
| Intel
Museum |
Want
to get a real understanding of those baffling computer chips?
The hands on exhibits in this 6,000
sq ft museum at Intel’s headquarters will deliver. |
Nightlife
and Performing Arts |
New
York has SoHo while San Jose’ has SoFA (South First Area),
a revitalized five-block area of fine restaurants, night clubs
and art galleries. For the culturally inclined, leisure-time
options include the San Jose’ Symphony Orchestra, American
Musical Theatre of San Jose’, Opera San Jose’,
San Jose’ Repertory Theatre, and Ballet San Jose’ Silicon
Valley. |
| Rosicrucian
Egyptian Museum |
This interesting
museum makes ancient Egypt and the mystery of pharaohs come
alive. |
| Children’s
Discovery Museum |
Young
and old can satisfy their curiosity with 150 interactive
exhibits! |
| Winery Tours |
The San
Jose’ area is home to
nearly 50 wineries, two right in San Jose’ (J. Lohr and
Mirassou). |
| Winchester
Mystery House |
Visit
the home of Sarah Winchester, heiress to the Winchester rifle
fortune. |
Theme
Parks |
You
may also want to visit Paramount’s
Great America, Bonfante Gardens, and Raging Waters during
your stay! |
Conference
Information |
| Bookstore |
Presenter
authored and recommended books, as well as the field’s
most desired titles and authors will be sold throughout the
Conference by The Self Esteem Shop. If you have questions or
requests you may contact The Self Esteem Shop directly: http://www.selfesteemshop.com or (800) 251-8336. |
CAMFT
New Member Bonus |
If you
join CAMFT when you register for the conference, you will
receive the member conference registration rate, and the
$25 application fee, which is otherwise applicable to clinical
and associate members, will be waived. New member dues and
the membership application must accompany the completed conference
registration form. Call CAMFT for an application. |
| Car
Rental |
Call CAMFT
toll free (888) 892-2638 for special discount cards and/or
information for Alamo or Hertz. Or contact Shawn Talbot
at shawn@camft.org. |
| Climate |
May in
San Jose is very mild by day, but can become much cooler
in the evenings. www.weather.com. |
| Conference
Check-in and CAMFT Registration Desk |
Conference
check-in and CAMFT conference registration desk will be open
from 6:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. Thursday through Saturday;
and 6:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. on Sunday. Early check-in is appreciated.
At-door and daily registrations are available, but workshop
selections may be limited and lunch events may be closed. |
| Conference
Confirmation |
Your conference
registration will be confirmed if postmarked by April 15.
Hotel confirmations will be sent by the Fairmont
Hotel San Jose. Tickets for events will be given with your
registration materials on-site at the pre-registration desk.
For luncheons and special events (Saturday Night Talent Show)
you MUST submit a ticket for admittance. |
Continuing
Education
36 CEs possible for MFTs, LCSWs, etc. and 26 for Psychologists
and RNs
No additional fees for certificates!
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| CAMFT
is approved for continuing education hours by: the Board
of Behavioral Sciences (Provider# PCE 50) for LMFTs and LCSWs;
Provider Approved by the California Board of Registered Nursing
(Provider# CEP 4046) for number of contact hours; the National
Board of Certified Counselors (Provider# 5306); and the California
Association of Alcohol and Drug Abuse Counselors (Provider#
1S-95-319-1009). CAMFT is approved by the American Psychological
Association to sponsor continuing education for psychologists.
CAMFT maintains responsibility for this program and its content.
Prelicensed members and associates may earn hours of experience
for attending CAMFT workshops upon Supervisor’s approval. |
| Continuing
Education / Hours Verification Process |
Each attendee
will receive a 2-part attendance verification form upon entering
all workshops—this form needs to be
completed by the recipient and submitted to the monitor or
staff attendant upon completing each workshop. Please note
that this process is important to follow as it serves as the “sign-in
and sign-out” process and serves as verification of attendance
for your records and CAMFT’s. No other verifications
will be supplied on-site or mailed at a later time. This is
your actual CE certificate. Sign-in sheets may also be utilized
to register your attendance in workshops—this process
also serves as a back-up mechanism in select workshops. In
addition, for luncheons and any other special CE event, attendees
must also submit their pre-printed tickets indicating their
names, which are checked against the roster of attendees and
the attendance verification forms. If you purchase a lunch
ticket from someone else, you must register your name with
CAMFT so that we can correctly transfer and process your attendance.
Please note, if tickets and appropriate registration fees are
not paid by the attendee then the CE hours will not be applicable. |
| Dining
at the Hotel |
Continental
Breakfast will be available in the Exhibit Hall between 7
a.m. and 8:30 a.m. on Thursday, Friday, and Saturday
(Coffee/Tea only on Sunday) and is included in your Conference
registration. Lunch is “Dutch treat.” You may wish
to purchase a lunch ticket or other options in the hotel: The
Grille on the Alley reflects the spirit and atmosphere of New
York’s legendary grills. At the Pagoda Restaurant one
can savor the varied cuisines of China’s provinces. The
casual American-style Fountain Restaurant offers breakfast,
lunch, and soda-fountain treats, either indoors or outdoors.
The Lobby Lounge Bar offers afternoon tea in a cozy, club-like
atmosphere – and is perfect in the evening for dancing
and enjoying live entertainment. In-room dining serves the
pool area. |
| Directions
to the Hotel |
From the
North on Highway 101 (San Francisco):
Take Hwy 101 south. Exit Guadalupe Pkwy (Hwy 87). Continue
down Guadalupe Parkway three miles to the Park Avenue Exit.
Make a left on Park Avenue and continue down two blocks. Make
a right turn on Almaden Blvd. The next light will be San Carlos
Street. Turn left. Continue down one block to Market Street.
Make a left on Market Street. The hotel will be one block up
on the right hand side, at 170 South Market Street. |
| From
Hwy 280/680 in Either Direction: |
Take Guadalupe
Parkway (Hwy 87 North). Continue down Guadalupe Parkway one
quarter of a mile to the Santa Clara Street exit.
Make a right on Santa Clara Street. Go four lights to Market
Street and make a right. Continue on Market Street two blocks
and circle Plaza de Caesar Chavez Park. The hotel is located
at 170 South Market Street. Our cross street is San Fernando
Street.
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| From
Hwy 880/17 in Either Direction: |
Take the
Coleman Avenue exit. Make a left on Coleman Avenue from either
direction. Continue on Coleman Avenue two miles
where it will become Market Street. Circle Plaza de Caesar
Chavez Park. The hotel is located at 170 South Market Street. |
| From
the South on Hwy 101 (Los Angeles): |
Take Hwy
101 north to Highway 280 north. Take the third exit, which
will be Guadalupe Pkwy (Hwy 87 north). Continue down
Guadalupe Pkwy one quarter mile to the Santa Clara Street
exit. Make a right on Santa Clara Street. Go four lights
to Market Street and make a right. Continue on Market Street
two blocks and circle Plaza de Caesar Chavez Park. The hotel
is located at 170 South Market Street. Our cross street is
San Fernando Street. |
| Discounts
on Conference Registration Fees |
Special
Promotional Discount: Make a connection! Register simultaneously
with someone who is a first-time attendee or a nonmember of
CAMFT and you both will receive a discount of $50 off your
registration fees!
A 10 percent discount may be available for schools, agencies
and chapters registering ten or more persons simultaneously
for full conference (Thursday through Sunday) registrations.
No refunds on multiple registrations.
|
| Exercise
and Relaxation |
The Fairmont
Hotel Health Club -- Hours of Operation: Open daily from
5:30 a.m. to 9:00 p.m. Enjoy a complete workout
in the health club with nautilus, free weights and aerobic
equipment or unwind with saunas or a massage. Facial service
also available. On the third and fourth floor Cabana level.
There is also a 60-foot heated swimming pool with sun decks
set in a lush tropical setting. |
| Exhibit
Hall Hours |
Conference
Dates: Thursday, April 30 – Sunday, May 3,
2009
Wednesday: (Set-up) 5:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.
Thursday: 7:00 a.m. to 5:15 p.m.
Friday: 7:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m.
*Wine and Cheese Reception, Exhibit Grand Opening, and Therapist
Art Exhibit 5:15 p.m. to 7:00 p.m.
*Prize Drawings begin at 6:15 p.m.
Saturday: 7:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.
Note: These hours are subject to change. Sponsors may have
more flexibility. |
| Exhibit
Space and Sponsorship Opportunities |
Please
contact CAMFT for an exhibitor prospectus for a variety of
exhibiting and sponsorship opportunities. Or, you may download
the information from CAMFT’s website at www.camft.org
(See Annual Conference/Workshop on the menu bar)
|
| Fees |
If
you are attending only one day of the conference, you are
entitled to attend all events on that day, except for the
lunches, since there is a separate fee for these events.
You may attend another day’s events if you purchase
tickets for those events. For example, if you attend only
on Friday, the wine and cheese reception is included in
your daily fee. If you wish to attend only Thursday and
Friday’s lunch, you would need to purchase tickets
for those events. For luncheons, you MUST submit a ticket
for admittance—no exceptions. |
| Grievance
Procedure |
California
Association of Marriage and Family Therapists (CAMFT) is
fully committed to conducting all activities in strict conformance
with the American Psychological Association's Ethical Principles
of Psychologists. CAMFT will comply with all legal and ethical
responsibilities to be non-discriminatory in promotional activities,
program content and in the treatment of program participants.
The monitoring and assessment of compliance with these standards
will be the responsibility of the Conference Director in consultation
with the members of CAMFT’s Board of Directors, the Executive
Director, and/or the Conference Chair. |
| Guest
Room Reservations at the Fairmont Hotel San Jose |
170
South Market Street
San Jose, CA 95113,
408-998-1900
800-346-5550 – please reference group name and function
Each guest room and suite is luxuriously-appointed with every
amenity, including the finest bedding and toiletries, and a
telephone in the bathroom to assist guests in maximizing their
in-room time and comfort.
Guestrooms at the Fairmont Hotel San Jose are discounted
for CAMFT Conference attendees at $140 S/D occupancy until
April 8, 2009 or until the block is sold. Call for reservations
(800) 346-5550 or (408) 998-3961 or make your guestroom
reservations online at https://resweb.passkey.com/go/camft. |
| Host
Chapters |
Area
chapters are our hosts; look for a host chapter ribbon on
members’ name badges. These members can assist you
with sight-seeing and dining suggestions, directions and emergencies.
Ask them for guidance as you enjoy the San Jose area. |
| In
Case of Emergency |
In
case of emergency, you can be reached by having the party
call the Fairmont Hotel San Jose at 408-998-1900. Please indicate
a name and contact number of a person to attempt to reach in
the chance of an emergency ON THE BACK SIDE of your name badge. |
| Membership
Information |
The
CAMFT registration desk will have information on CAMFT membership.
Be sure to talk with CAMFT staff for answers to
your questions about CAMFT membership. |
| Parking |
Hotel
parking is approximately $26.00 per day. There are some local
lots, which range from $15 to $25 per day—Monday
through Friday— within walking distance to/from the
hotel. There is free parking and reduced parking within
walking distance to/from the hotel on Saturday and Sunday. Also,
you may wish to check out this website for local lots:
www.sjdowntownparking.com. |
| Payment |
Check, money order, VISA, MasterCard, Discover and American
Express are accepted. We prefer not to accept cash. |
| Refunds |
Requests
for refunds must be in writing and received by CAMFT prior
to the first day of the Conference. A $50.00 administrative
charge will be deducted from each full conference registration.
A $25 administrative fee will be deducted from each single
day conference registration. No refunds on group discounted
registrations. No refunds after May 4, 2009. |
| Registration |
Full conference
registration includes featured programs and workshops, exhibits,
annual business meeting, coffee, continental
breakfasts, Friday evening reception and Saturday talent
show with wine and beer available for purchase. The luncheons
are priced separately. |
| Returned
Checks |
A $25.00
service charge will be assessed for returned checks. |
| Service
Dog Etiquette |
Please
remember to ask owners of service dogs before petting the
dogs. |
| Shuttle
Service |
Shuttle
Information--There is no shuttle from the San Jose International
Airport - approximate taxi fare from airport
to hotel is $15.00. South & East Bay Airport Shuttle operates
from San Francisco International Airport to the Fairmont San
Jose. Please call (408) 225-4444 for more details. Taxi Service--Yellow
Cab (408) 293-1234 and Rainbow Cab (408) 271-9900. |
| Special
Needs |
If you
have a special need and plan to attend the Conference, please
contact Michele Hyson, Conference Director at (858)
292-2638 or via email at mhyson@camft.org. Please allow as
much advance notice as is possible to ensure we have ample
opportunity to meet your needs. |
| Taping
by Master Duplicators |
(714) 530-1838; mdtapes@aol.com
Many workshops will be audio-taped when approval for taping
has been granted by the presenter. Conference tapes will be
available for purchase during and following the Conference.
No personal taping is permitted.
|
| Tax
Deductibility |
Pursuant
to the Revenue Act of 1987, we are required to advise you
that registration fees paid to CAMFT are not deductible
as charitable contributions for federal income tax purposes.
However, current regulations permit an income tax deduction
for un-reimbursed educational expenses (registration fees,
cost of travel, lodging and 80 percent of the cost of meals)
undertaken to maintain or improve skills required for one’s
employment, or to meet the express written requirement
of an employer. Those who are employees are cautioned that
under the 1986 Tax Reform Act, their deductions for educational
expenses and other miscellaneous itemized deductions are
allowable only to the extent that the total of such deductions
for the year exceeds two percent of adjusted gross income.
Self employed registrants are not subject to this two percent
threshold. Conference expenses may be considered as ordinary
business expenses. |
| Travel |
www.southwest.com, www.expedia.net, www.Kayak.com, www.Mobissimo.com,
www.Orbitz.com, www.CheapTickets.com, www.SideStep.com,
www.Priceline.com, www.tripadvisor.com, www.quikbook.com |
| What
to Bring |
Please
bring a sweater or a jacket as the meeting rooms will be
too cool for some and too warm for others. Extra snacks
(and perhaps a personal water bottle) to get you through the
longer sessions are recommended. |
