Fees and Registration

1st Annual International Conference on
Religion, Conflict, and Peace:
Walking The Talk To Compassion And Harmony

March 13-15 , 2009    
Oakland University ~ Rochester, Michigan USA

~  2009 Event Completed  ~
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Spring 2010 2nd Annual RCP Conference

Registration is Open All

 All Conference Program Registrations are handled through Common Bond Institute.

 Accomodations:  Hotel Room Reservations are made separately and directly with the Crowne Plaza Auburn Hills hotel where we have arranged special room rates.
See Site and Travel Information page for details
A ROOMMATE Finding / RIDE-Sharing bulletin board is now available to find participants to share as room or ride with (click here or see side menu for link).

 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 Hardcopy
    Option 3 »  Register by E-mail
    Option 4 »  Register On-Site
              and
3 OPTIONS FOR PAYING:
    Option 1 »  Payment through PayPal Online Banking
    Option 2 »  Payment by check or money order                           
    Option 3 »  Payment by wire transfer

 HOW TO REGISTER:   4 Registration Methods:

Option 1 »  Pre-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 blue 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, session, and meal selections for future reference.

Option 2 »  Pre-Register by Hardcopy - via Landmail or Fax (hardcopy pre-registration not available after March 10)
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 3 »  PreRegister by E-mail:
  Submit form by Email: Copy the above form into an Email to complete and submit, -or- contact CBI to request the simple text Email version of the Registration Form to complete and return by Email.
Payment can also be made with this option by either of the 3 options listed below, including PayPal.    

Option 4 »  Register On-Site:
  On-site Registration begins Friday, March 13 at 8:30 am.
Registration tables are located near the Gold Rooms in the Oakland Center on the university campus.
Please note re Meals: Registering for meals on-site is on an as-available basis only, and due to increased cost for late meal reservations, cost for lunch will be $13 rather than $7.
On-site payment can also be made through PayPal, or by cash, check, or money order.    

 

* ON-LINE  REGISTRATION  PROCESS
             4 simple steps to Register and Pay fees:
          (please submit a separate registration for each participant)
   1)  Click the orange Registration button below to open the RCP Conference On-Line Registration Form in a separate window.
   2)  Make your FEE Selections on the 1st page of the 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 E-check 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 the page for your records and bring this with you to the conferece check-in on-site as verification.
Any questions regarding using PayPal can be directed to their PayPal help line at: 1-888-221-1161
NOTE:  Please Bring the printed copies of your fee payment and session selections with you to the conference for referrence at check-in.

 

 HOW TO PAY:   3 Payment Methods:

Option 1 »  Payment can be made by PayPal secure Internet banking for ALL registration options, including Hard-copy and Email registrations.
 - If you use the on-line registration process you will automatically be taken to our account on the PayPal website at the end to make payment.
 - You can also pay by PayPal if you use the hardcopy or Email registration form option. 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 E-check options). PayPal help line for any questions: 1-888-221-1161.

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 March 3). * If check or money order can not be received for deposit by March 3 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).

 Conference Fees:
      Conference Program and Meals:

    There are current discounts for students.
    All discounts with proof of status at registration and check-in.

1. CONFERENCE PROGRAM FEES (See separate Meal fees below)
     Friday morning, March 13 - Sunday afternoon, March 15: 

Regular Registration - Through March 6, 2009:
    1)   $ 175   General Registration                                              
    2)   $   85   Full Time Students

Late Registration - After March 6, 2009:
    1)   $ 185   General Registration                                              
    2)   $   95   Full Time Students

Note:  1/2 Conference Registration - Attending 1 day:
Participation for 1 day is available at 1/2 the above posted fee
(* 1/2 Conference registrations must use the hard-copy or Email version of the Registration form [see "How to Register" above]. The On-line registration process does not allow for this.)

  

2. MEAL FEES: *
   A - Conference Community Lunches and Dinners:
          All meals are vegetarian

On-site Conference Community meals offer invaluable opportunities for networking, additional interactions with presenters, and community building. Some programming also conveniently occurs in the same room either during or immediately following meals.
There are 5 optional selections for community meals:
       1)   $   7  Friday Lunch       
       2)   $ 17  Friday Dinner    
       3)   $   7  Saturday Lunch    
       4)   $ 17  Saturday Dinner
       5)   $   7  Sunday Lunch   

Please Note: Registering for meals on-site is on an as-available basis. due to increased cost for late meal reservations, cost for lunch will be $13 rather than $7

   B - Breakfast is on your own  (Those staying at the Crowne Plaza Auburn Hills hotel will have breakfast provided at the hotel.)    

* Note: If you plan to take advantage of conference meals please register ahead of time, as meals are ordered in advance based on registrations, and so are limited for last minute requests.

Tax Deductible Contributions to Scholarships:  
To assist in promoting important diversity of participation and accessibility, we make every effort to include students and low income community activists by providing subsidies and scholarships. To assist in this effort, we appreciate donations to our scholarship fund. Contributions are Tax Deductible and can be made to: the International Humanistic Psychology Association, a US Federal 501(c)3 nonprofit organization. Contact CBI for details.

In addition, organizations are encouraged to sponsor participation of their representatives.

 

  Cancellation Policy:
Full refunds are given for cancellations received in writing by February 1, 2009, minus a $50 non-refundable administrative fee.
After February 1, 2009 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) .

Exhibit Tables and Program Ads are available
  Advertize in On-Site Conference Program
   Exhibit Table Space is Available

Travel

See Site and Travel Information page for travel directions to the conference site at Oakland University in Rochester, Michigan. Information is also indicated for our official Conference travel agency - West Wind Travel.