Family Philanthropy Conference 2009 Brochure

general inForMation airports The Indianapolis International Airport is approximately 25 minutes from the Westin Indianapolis (cab fare is approximately $35, excluding tip). A limited number of rooms will be available at this rate for reservations made through January 2, 2009. Please be sure to book your reservation early, as these rooms may sell out. Beginning January 3, this rate is not guaranteed. To reserve a hotel room through January 2, you must register for the conference and complete the Housing Reservation section of the conference registration form. The Council staff will forward your hotel room request to the Westin Indianapolis. Conference registration forms are available on the Council’s website as an electronic form and as a PDF form, and in the registration brochure. Please remember to include your email address on your registration form; a hotel reservation confirmation will be sent to you directly from the Westin. You will receive the confirmation approximately two weeks after the Council receives your hotel reservation request. Beginning January 3, 2009, you must call the hotel directly to make your reservation. attire Conference attire is business casual. meeting room temperatures vary, so we recommend dressing in layers. climate Winter temperatures in Indianapolis average in the high 30s during the day and drop to the low 20s in the evenings. The Westin Indianapolis enjoys an unbeatable location in the heart of the city and is connected by a covered sky bridge to the Indiana Convention Center, Lucas Oil Stadium, and Circle Center mall. conference resource Material Continue your learning after the conference ends. The Council will provide every conference registrant with a USB flash drive containing references and resource material from conference sessions. The USB flash drive will be in the conference tote bag you receive during check-in at the registration desk. hotel cancellations council Policies The Council on Foundations is firmly committed to fair employment practices, inclusiveness, and the prohibition of sexual harassment of employees by staff, visitors, or members. If you would like information on these and other policies, please contact the Council’s executive office at 800-673-9036. The Westin Indianapolis Policy: Your payment for one night’s stay will be forfeited as your cancellation fee if you cancel your reservation less than 24 hours prior to your scheduled day of arrival. Should you change your departure date after check-in to an earlier date, you will be assessed an early departure fee of one night’s stay plus tax. Changes or cancellations to your room reservation must be made by sending an email to confreg@cof.org after you receive your confirmation number from the hotel. After January 3, 2009, please call the hotel directly to cancel your room or to make changes. Media members of the media should request press credentials from the Council on Foundations’ media Relations Department at mediarequests@cof.org. Photo release The Council may use photos/videos of attendees at Council meetings online or in its print and electronic materials. If you do not wish your likeness to be used in this way, please contact Chante Sedwick,703-879-0673, chante.sedwick@cof.org at least 48 hours in advance of the meeting. contacts for More inforMation registration and Hotel information: Patricia Pasatiempo confreg@cof.org Program content: edward Jones edward.Jones@cof.org eligibility: Renée Stikes membership@cof.org additional Brochures: Patricia Pasatiempo confreg@cof.org exhibits and sponsorships: Paul Ust Paul.Ust@cof.org Family Philanthropy services: Dori Kreiger family@cof.org council’s Main number: 703-879-0600 hotel reservations The conference will be held at the Westin Indianapolis. westin indianapolis 50 South Capitol Avenue Indianapolis, IN 46204 Phone: 317-262-8100 Fax: 317-231-3928 Standard guest rooms, single or double occupancy, are available to meeting attendees for the special Council on Foundations conference rate of $169 a night plus a room tax of 16 percent. This rate will apply January 29, 2009, through February 5, 2009, based on availability. All reservations require a credit card payment covering one night’s stay. 22 Family philanThropy ConFerenCe

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Family Philanthropy Conference 2009 Brochure 2009 Family Philanthropy Conference Planning Committee Featured Events Generational Leadership Pre-Conference Activities Schedule-at-a-Glance Site Sessions Eligibility Policy General Information Registration Form Registration Instructions and Information

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