General Conference Information

Refer to CLA or CSLA Registration Details for Early Bird Deadlines

There are three options to register: online, mail, or fax. When you register for the Conference, you will need to select which organization you are registering with—CLA or CSLA—regardless of how you submit your payment. Why is this? You have the opportunity to attend any session at Conference, but we must identify you as a CLA or CSLA registrant.

Click on the CLA or CSLA Registration Forms immediately to the right for details about where to mail or fax your registration forms – the mailing and fax information is different for CLA and CSLA.

Access for Attendees with Disabilities

CLA and CSLA are committed to making the Conference accessible to our attendees. If you have a special need that may affect your participation in Conference, please check the appropriate box on your registration form, and attach a brief description of your need. A Conference staff member may contact you prior to the Conference to discuss accommodations.

Badges and Tickets

The Conference badge is your admission to all meetings and to the exhibit hall. It must be worn at all times. Although CLA and CSLA badges are different colors, attendees may take advantage of either Association’s concurrent sessions.

Tickets are required for all meal functions. Tickets are distributed with registration materials. If your plans change and you wish to turn in an event ticket, please work with the Hospitality/Local Arrangements volunteers to network with those who may be looking for a ticket.

CLA Institutes

CLA Institutes and the legislative luncheon are scheduled for Friday, November 11. You may attend an Institute without attending or registering for the rest of the Conference, but you must pre-register. The Institutes for this year’s Conference are described on pages 10-11. Please use the registration form on pages 21 to register for either Institutes or Workshops.

CSLA Workshops

CSLA Workshops and the Legislative Luncheon are scheduled for Friday, November 11; separate fees apply. You may attend the Workshops without registering or attending the rest of the Conference; however, you must pre-register. Refer to the Workshop descriptions listed in the online schedule: go to CSLA Schedule and click on CSLA Workshops/Sessions.

Meal and Event Functions

Order early! Advance meal ticket purchases are a must! Seating is limited, and tickets will not be available for purchase onsite. Be sure to indicate on the registration form if you require vegetarian meals or have a special dietary need. Please note all prices include local tax and required service charges.

CLA Conference Refund Policy

Written requests for Conference registration refunds must be postmarked or faxed to CLA at (626) 389-0001 by November 1, 2011. An administrative processing fee of $50 will be deducted from the amount refunded. After the deadline has passed, no refunds will be issued. For additional information, please contact the CLA staff at (650) 376-0886.

CSLA Conference Refund Policy

Written requests for Conference registration refunds must be postmarked or faxed by November 1, 2011 – CSLA, 950 Glenn Drive, Suite 150, Folsom, CA 95630, (916) 932-2209 Fax. An administrative processing fee of $25 will be deducted from the amount refunded. After the deadline has passed, no refunds will be issued. For additional information, please contact the CSLA staff at (916) 447-2684.

Membership Application

Conference registration discounts are available to CLA and CSLA members. Join CLA or CSLA to take advantage of member discounts. Refer to CLA or CSLA membership information for costs and benefits.

CLA membersip information is available on page 20 of the CLA Registration Brochure.

CSLA membership information is available online at http://www.csla.net/index.php/membership.

Methods of Payment

All Conference registrations must be accompanied by payment. You may register online:
Conference website: www.cla-csla.org

CLA and CSLA accept checks, Visa, MasterCard, AMEX, and Discover for Conference registration.

Message Center and Hospitality Booth

A message board will be located near the Hospitality Booth in the Convention Center lobby. The board may be used for contacting old friends, for job information, or for messages from home. The Hospitality Booth will have suggestions for dining options, as well as ideas for off-site activities. In addition the Pasadena Convention and Visitors Bureau will have a booth and staff available during registration counter hours.

Internet Café

Check your email or surf the Internet at the Internet Café in the exhibit hall. The Internet Café will be open during exhibit hours. Check your email for free.

Hotel Accommodations

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Transportation

METRO GOLD LINE LIGHT RAIL
213-626-4455
www.mta.net
www.cityofpasadena.net/trans/transit
Travels from Union Station in downtown Los Angeles to Pasadena and six points in between. Connects to other lines at Union Station.

PASADENA ARTS BUS
626-744-4055
www.cityofpasadena.net
Travels between Old Pasadena, South Lake Avenue and the Playhouse District. The ARTS Buses are easily recognizable by their “colorful” depictions. Stops are designated throughout the city with a pink triangle marked “ARTS.”
Operating hours:
Monday - Friday 6:00am – 8:00pm
Saturday 11:00am – 8:00pm
Sunday 11:00am – 5:00pm

FOOTHILL TRANSIT AUTHORITY
626-967-3147
www.foothilltransit.org
Bus service throughout San Gabriel and Pomona Valleys.

LOS ANGELES COUNTY METROPOLITAN TRANSIT AUTHORITY
213-626-4455
www.mta.net
Bus service throughout Los Angeles County.
Airport Transportation

UNION STATION FLYAWAY
866-435-9529
www.lawa.org/flyaway
Nonstop bus service to and from Los Angeles International Airport via Union Station in downtown Los Angeles. From Union Station, passengers can ride the Gold Line light rail to Pasadena.

PRIME TIME SHUTTLE
310-536-7922
800-733-8267
www.primetimeshuttle.com

SUPERSHUTTLE
626-443-6600
800-258-3826
www.supershutttle.com

XPRESS SHUTTLE
310-323-7222
800-427-7483
www.xpressshuttle.com
Taxi Service

PEOPLE’S TAXI
626-577-2227, 800-400-1919

TAXI SERVICES
626-796-8294, 800-750-4400

About Pasadena

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Information To Know

Smoking is not allowed in public buildings, restaurants, or bars. Some outdoor seating areas at restaurants may allow smoking.

The suggested gratuities for restaurant and taxi service is 15 to 20 percent; $2 per bag for bellman service.

Emergency – 911
Non-emergency: 626-744-4501
Huntington Hospital: 626-397-5000
Pasadena Visitors Center: 626-795-9311

Parking Information

Public parking is available at various public parking lots within one or two blocks of the convention center. For Sheraton, Hilton and Westin hotel guests there is self and valet parking.
Driving directions: http://pasadenacenter.com/directions-driving.html
Parking directions: http://pasadenacenter.com/directions-parking.html