5th Annual
International Conference on
"Engaging The OTHER"

Rohnert Park, Calif.
San Francisco Bay Area
Nov. 19-21, 2010
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 Fees and Registration 

5th Annual International Conference on
"Engaging The Other:"

The Power of Compassion
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November 19-21, 2010
   
San Francisco Bay Area
(Rohnert Park), Calif. USA

Registration is Open All
Program Overview and Schedule outline

Registration Opens
September 1, 2010

We encourage you to register early. Registration is not confirmed until after full payment is received. Session sizes are limited.

 All Conference Program Registrations and Meal Registrations are handled through Common Bond Institute via this registration page.

 Room Reservations are made separately and directly with either the SSU university housing office (for campus housing) or nearby hotel.
See Site and Travel Information page for details.
A ROOMMATE Finding / RIDE-Sharing bulletin board
will be posted soon
.

     

 Conference Registration and
      
Payment Options (see instructions below)    

4 OPTIONS FOR REGISTERING:
    Option 1 »  Register On-Line (see 4 step process below) *
    Option 2 »
 Register by E-mail
    Option 3 »
 Register by Hardcopy
    
Option 4 »  Register On-Site (note late registration fee)
              and
4 OPTIONS
FOR PAYING:
    Option 1 »  Payment through PayPal Online Banking
    Option 2 »
 Payment by mailed check, or money order
                           (check or money orders must be received  by
  Nov. 5
                             to be processed. After this please use PayPal or pay on-site)

    Option 3 »
 Payment by wire transfer
    
Option 4 »  Payment on-site by cash, PayPal, money order
                        travelers check, check
,
or cashiers check

HOW TO REGISTER:

4 Registration Methods:

Option 1 »  Register On-Line  
                         (see 4 step process to follow below):
*

Conveniently and securely register through Eventbrite on-line registration service and make payment through PayPal * on-line banking service using this option - with immediate processing and confirmation. PayPal includes credit card and E-check withdrawl options. (There is a modest service fee added by Eventbrite for on-line registrations).
The button link below will take you to the secure On-Line registration form.
*Note:
For your convenience, if you should experience any difficulty in using the PayPal service you can call their help line for assistance:
1-888-221-1161.

Please keep a copy of your full registration, including fee and meal selections, for future reference.

Option 2 »  Register by E-mail:
  Copy the Email version of the Registration form into an Email to complete and return to us by Email. You may also contact CBI to request the Email version of the form be sent to you by Email.
Payment can also be made with these options by either of the 3 options listed below, including PayPal. 

Option 3 »  Register by Hardcopy - via Landmail or Fax:
A Registration form is available to be printed and submitted by landmail or fax (see CBI contact information below for mailing or faxing information).
Payment can also be made with this option by either of the 3 options listed below, including PayPal.
  Submit form by Fax or Landmail: Registration Form (pdf version) to PRINT.    

Option 4 »  Register On-Site:
  On-Site Registration opens Friday morning, November 19th at 8:30 am
(Please Note: Meals purchase on-site is on a limited, "as available" basis only).
Payment can also be made with this option by cash, check, money order, or PayPal (Internet linked computers available at registration for this purpose). 

 

ON-LINE  REGISTRATION  PROCESS

 4 simple steps to Register and Pay fees:
 
(please submit a separate registration for each participant)
   1)
 Click the red "Register Now" button below to open the ETO Conference On-Line Registration Form in a separate window.
   2)  Make your FEE Selections on the 1st page of the Registration Form, then CONFIRM selected items before clicking "Order Now" and moving on to the 2nd page (for any items you do not wish to select or are not paying for simply choose "none" in the list of options).
   3)  Complete the additional requested information on the 2nd page, then confirm and click "Continue" to move on to the PayPal website for payment.

   4)
Process your PAYMENT securely through PayPal by credit card or bank account withdrawl. A full, detailed summary of fees selected will be provided by PayPal at this final stage of registration payment.
This will be your Fee Payment Receipt and Confirmation
.
Please PRINT this receipt for your records and bring it with you to the conference check-in on-site as verification if needed.
Any questions regarding using PayPal can be directed to their PayPal help line at: 1-888-221-1161

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HOW TO PAY:

4 Payment Methods for all registrations:

Option 1 »  Payment can be made by PayPal secure Internet banking for ALL registration options, including Hard-copy, Email, and On-Site registrations.
  - If you use the above on-line registration process you will automatically be taken to our account on the PayPal website at the end to make payment (as described above).
  - You can also pay by PayPal if you use the hardcopy or Email registration form option. Once you complete the form and determine the fee, simply click the PayPal button link below to go directly to our account with PayPal and full details on how to use this secure service for your fee payment (including credit card and bank account withdrawl options). If needed, the PayPal help line for any questions is: 1-888-221-1161
A full, detailed summary of fees paid will be provided by PayPal at completion of payment.
This will be your Fee Payment Receipt and Confirmation
.
Please PRINT this receipt for your records and bring it with you to the conference check-in on-site as verification if needed.

  - If you register on-site you can also access PayPal through an Internet-linked computer at the Registration table.

Option 2 »   Payment can be made by mailing fees directly to CBI at the address below (cashier's check, money order, or check)
Please make all checks payable to: "Common Bond Institute"
Please note: Payment must be in U.S. funds and received in time to record and deposit payments (received by November 5).
Note:
 If check, money order, or cashiers check can not be received for deposit by Nov. 5 please use the PayPal service for immediate verification of your payment in time for arriving on-site at the conference.
PayPal accepts checks as well as credit cards.

Option 3 »   Payment by wire transfer (contact CBI for wiring instructions: SOlweean@aol.com).

Option 4 »   Payment On-Site by cash, travelers check, check, cashier's check, or money order.

 Conference Registration Fees:
       Program
, Meals, and CEUs:

  Options are: FULL Conference Registration  and
                            HALF Conference Registration *
  There are current discounts for student status and for
     members of co-sponsoring and supporting organizations.
    All discounts with proof of status at registration and check-in.

1. CONFERENCE PROGRAM FEES      
     Friday morning, Nov. 19 - Sunday afternoon, Nov. 21:
   
     Note Important Conference Program Fee Dates: 
       
       (See separate Meal fees below)

   EARLY Registration - Through 10-22-10
     1)   $ 280    General
     2)   $ 270    Supporting Organization Member
     3)   $ 250    Co-Sponsor Organization Member
     4)   $ 140    Full Time Students                            

   REGULAR Registration - After 10-22-10
     1)   $ 300    General
     2)   $ 280    Supporting Organization Member
     3)   $ 260    Co-Sponsor Organization Member
     4)   $ 150    Full Time Students                   

 * NOTE: HALF Conference Participation is available
           as an opton for those who cannot attend the full
           3 days at the indicated rates and dates below.
          
Half-Conference Registration is for EITHER:
            Friday and Sunday -OR-  Saturday and Sunday

           (Please indicate which days on Registration Form)
           Half-Conference participants must use registration
           options 2, 3,
or 4 above (i.e. not the On-line process).

   HALF (1/2) Conf. Fees: *
     1)   $ 150   General                                               
     2)   $ 140   Supporting Organization Member 
     3)   $ 130   Co-Sponsor Organization Member
     4)   $   75   Full Time Students

Additional Discount (off full Conference Program Fee only):
$25 discount each
off the General rate for groups of 3 or more registering together (at the same time) who are from the same organization or family (excluding above organizational or student discounts).
   

2. MEAL FEES: *(Please register for meals in advance to ensure availability)
     Conference Community Breakfasts, Lunches, and Dinners:
      ( 2 diet plans are offered:  1. Poultry/Fish  or  2. Vegetarian )
On-site Conference Community meals offer invaluable opportunities for networking, additional interactions with presenters, processing the conference experience, and building community. Some programming also conveniently occurs in the same room immediately following meals.
There are 8 individual selections for community meals
(prices are inclusive of all taxes and service charges):

      1)   $ 10.50  Friday Breakfast   
      2)   $ 14.50  Friday Lunch       
      3)   $ 22.00  Friday Dinner        
      4)   $ 10.50  Saturday Breakfast   
      5)   $ 14.50  Saturday Lunch    
      6)   $ 22.00  Saturday Dinner  
      7)   $ 10.50  Sunday Breakfast  
      8)   $ 14.50  Sunday Lunch   

* IMPORTANT NOTE REGARDING MEAL AVAILABILITY:
Availability of last minute On-Site meal purchases
through the campus catering service is not guranteed. Due to this participants are strongly encouraged to register for all meals in advance to ensure they are provided. Any on-site purchases of meals are on an "as-available basis" only and incure an additional $1 charge for each meal.

  Tax Deductible Contributions to Scholarships:  
The ETO Conference is principally funded through registrations. To assist in promoting important diversity of participation and accessibility,
we make every effort to include students, representatives of developing countries, and low income community activists by providing scholarships and subsidies. To assist in this effort, we encourage and appreciate donations to our subsidy fund.
Contributions are Tax Deductible
and can be made by check or credit card to: the International Humanistic Psychology Association, a 501(c)3 federal nonprofit. Contact Common Bond Institute for details at: 269-665-9393 or SOlweean@aol.com

In addition, organizations are encouraged to sponsor their representatives and populations they serve.

  Cancellation Policy:
Refunds are given for cancellations received in writing by October 1, 2010, minus a $75 non-refundable administrative fee.
After October 1, 2010 no refunds are possible.
Assignments possible:
You may also assign your registration to someone else for participation at no charge (assignments must be made prior to the conference date in person by phone or in writing directly to Common Bond Institute) .


  Program Ads are available
         Details and order forms available at:

              Program brochure Ads
              Advertize on Participant Tote Bag

 Extended Stays in the San Francisco Bay area:
Participants may wish to consider adding some time to their conference trip to enjoy the many attactions of a vacation in the area. Further information on area attractions is available through the Sonoma Country Convention and Visitors Bureau website at: http://www.sonomacounty.com/visitor-centers -or- the San Francisco Convention and Visitors Bureau website at: www.sfcvb.org 

 Travel   

Detailed information will be available soon on air, train, car, and bus modes of travel to the conference site. Information is also indicated for our official ETO Conference travel agency - West Wind Travel.

2010 ETO Conference Information:

 Underlying Concepts
Main ETO Conference Page

FEES and REGISTRATION
Site and Travel Information
Presenter Proposal Form: (PDF version)  (HTML version)
Dialogue Facilitator Form: (PDF version)  (HTML version)

Volunteer Application
- be part of the effort

'10 ETO PROGRAM  (to be posted)
'10 Presenter Biographicals
 (to be posted)
Print Version of Program
 (to be posted)
Program Overview
Continuing Education Credits (CEC
s)

Press Room
   1 page Color Conference Flyer (pdf)
   1 page Black & White Conference Flyer (pdf)
   1 page Color Conf. Poster - 8 1/2 X 14 size (pdf)

  On-Site Video Interviews and Proceedings
Conference Staff Contacts for information


Advertize and Display:
   Advertize in On-Site Conference Program
   Advertize on Participant Tote Bag
   Exhibit Table Space is Available
  
Showcase Table Space - is Available

Update:  See:
'09 Dialogue Group, HUB, and Open Space Notes

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FROM OUR ETO ARCHIVES:
'09, '08, '07
& '06 Proceedings & Outcomes

Previous 2009 ETO Conf. Information:
       Content of 2009 Dialogue Group, HUB, and Open Space Notes
       
2009 On-Site Video Interviews and Proceedings
       Previous 2009 ETO PROGRAM
       Previous 2009 Presenter Biographicals
 
       Print Version of Program
Previous 2008 ETO Conf. Information:
      
Touch Drawing interpretation of ETO Conferences * 
            (* Touch Drawing images of available for purchase)      

       Content of '08 Daily Open Dialogue Break-Out Sessions
       '08 On-Site Video Interviews
       '08 Video and Audio Conference Recording of Sessions
            Available at
 
Hungry Mind Recordings   
    
   Previous 2008 ETO Program Sessions
    
   Previous 2008 Presenter Biographicals and Photos
    
   Previous 2008 List of Presenters
Previous 2007 ETO Conf. Information:
     
Previous 2007 ETO Program Sessions
      Previous 2007 Presenter Biographicals and Photos
     
Previous List of 2007 Presenters
Previous 2006 ETO Conf. Information:
     
 '06 Recorded Sessions by Conference Recording Services
     
Content of '06 Daily Open Dialogue Break-Out Sessions
     
Previous 2006 ETO Program Sessions
      Previous 2006 Presenter Biographicals and Photos
     
Previous List of 2006 Presenters

Common Bond Institute
Steve Olweean, Director,  SOlweean@aol.com
12170  S. Pine Ayr Drive •
Climax, Michigan49034 USA
1.269.665.9393  (Phone and Fax
)
Website:  http://www.cbiworld.org
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