IMPORTANT DeadlineS

Housing: Oct. 20, 2006

Registration: Oct. 23, 2006
AVS 53rd International Symposium & Exhibition
November 12 -17, 2006
Moscone West Convention Center 
San Francisco, CA

Course Location and Hotel Accommodations
Moscone West, Lobby Level 1

EARLY REGISTRATION IS CLOSED!

To register for a short course please COMPLETE, PRINT and BRING the registration form onsite WITH payment. Contact Heather Korff, 530-896-0477, heather@avs.org, to put your name on the registration list.

Registration Deadline Policy

Space is limited in all courses to ensure optimum interaction among all participants, and early registration is strongly advised. After Wednesday, November 1, 2006 add a $50 per course surcharge to your registration form (in the place provided).

If you choose to register on site, it is on a first-come first-served basis, but please first call ahead to check class availability.

Complete and return the registration form to enroll. Upon receipt of your registration form and payment, we will send you an e-mail confirmation.

Enrollment acceptance will be based upon receipt of the registration form and course fee or a letter of commitment from the registrant’s sponsor. No purchase orders will be accepted. If a letter of commitment is sent, fees must be received by Wednesday, November 1, 2006.

Early Registration Payment--Important! To ensure your place in the course(s) of your choice, please be sure your registration form and payment are received by the AVS office no later than Wednesday, November 1, 2006.

Late Registration Payment--Following the Wednesday, November 1, 2006 early registration deadline, course fees will be marked up $50 per course.

Cancellations-- If notice of cancellation is received on or before Friday, November 3, 2006, fees will be fully refunded. After November 3, refunds or course credits may be given if there is good reason. No refunds/course credits for individuals who do not show up for their course(s).

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Registration Fee Discounts - (Apply only one discount per registrant)

  • Multi-Course Discount provides a $300 discount for every three courses taken, by one person, at a specific short course program (i.e., the same location and calendar week). This offer excludes student members.

  • Member's Discount provides a $75 discount per location offering for current AVS members.
    This offer excludes student members.

  • Full-time students may qualify for a reduced fee, please go to www.avs.org or call the AVS, 800-888-1021 for details. The deadline for registering is Wednesday, November 1, 2006.

AVS is not responsible for applying, or being aware that you may qualify for any of the above discounts. You may only select one discount option when registering. If you qualify for more than one discount please select the greater of the two to be applied.

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Schedule & Class Materials

Courses will begin at 8:30 a.m., finish at 5:00 p.m., and have a one and one-half hour lunch break. Students are encouraged to visit the exhibition during the lunch break. Lunch is NOT included.

Attendees may obtain class materials at the registration desk, Moscone West-Lobby, Level 1. See short course registration hours below. The short course fee for some of the courses includes the cost of a published, hardcover textbook. Plain notebooks are not included with the course materials. Certificates of completion will be given to all students attending the full course.

REGISTRATION HOURS:


Sunday, Nov 12: 2:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m.
Monday, Nov. 13: 7:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Tues-Thurs, Nov. 14-16: 7:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Friday, Nov. 17: 7:30 a.m. - 9:30 a.m.

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How to Register

By Fax/Phone: Fax your completed registration form to AVS at 530-896-0487, or call 800-888-1021 for more information (if you prefer to pay by check, you may first confirm your registration by fax). Fax reservations (non-credit card payment) will be held for 10 days pending receipt of the registration form and either the course fee or a letter of commitment. If a letter of commitment is sent, fees must be received by Wednesday, November 1, 2006.

By Mail: Mail the completed registration form and payment or letter of commitment to:
AVS, 110 Yellowstone Dr., Suite 120, Chico, CA 95973. AVS tax ID# 04-2392373.

By WWW: Fill out the online registration form and press submit. Note: Online reservations will be held for 10 days pending receipt of the course fee or a letter of commitment. If a letter of commitment is sent, fees must be received by the pre-registration deadline. You will receive an e-mail confirmation letter within 3-4 business days after registering on line. Payment must still be sent to AVS and received by Wednesday, November 1, 2006.

To check on the status of your registration, you may call 530-896-0477.

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EXHIBITION INFORMATION: (FREE Admission with AVS Badge)

The AVS Technology and Equipment Exhibition will be located in the Exhibit Hall on the 1st Floor of Moscone West Convention Center.

Also located in the Exhibition Hall will be the Exhibitor Workshops, Career Center, Membership/Education Center, Exhibitor Lounge, Internet Cafes and Email Pavilion - including hard-wired computers and free wireless connections, Food Concessions, ample seating areas, and other special events.

Show Hours:
Tuesday, Nov. 14: 10:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m.
Wednesday, Nov. 15: 9:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m.
Thursday, Nov. 16: 9:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.

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Dress Code

Casual business attire. However, since room temperatures fluctuate, please bring a light sweater or jacket so that you may be more comfortable.

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Courses by Request and Information Request Forms

Don't see a course you want? Use the online Courses by Request form at http://www.avs.org/education.byrequest.aspx to make a suggestion. This is a new method used to schedule course(s) you need.

If you cannot attend courses for this offering but would like more information or would like to begin receiving brochures on upcoming course offerings in your area, contact AVS, 110 Yellowstone Dr., Suite 120, Chico, CA 95973, 530-896-0477, or complete the information request form, checking any boxes that apply.

 


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