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Accommodations PGA National Resort & Spa 400 Avenue of the Champions Palm Beach Gardens, FL 33418
(561) 627-2000 Telephone (561) 227-2595 Fax (800) 633-9150 Reservations Guestroom rates: $229.00 single/double Valet Parking: $20.00 per day Hotel Cut-off: Monday, February 15, 2010
Please contact PGA National Resort directly to make hotel reservations and mention MSCI to receive negotiated rates. These rates are available three days prior and three days after the conference, based upon availability. The rates expire after February 15 or when the MSCI block is filled; whichever occurs first. To assure room availability, we recommend that you make your reservations early. Hotel room deposits will be refunded if cancellations are made at least 48 hours prior to scheduled arrival date.
Transportation
PGA National Resort is approximately 18 miles or 20 minutes from the Palm Beach International Airport (PBI) and 65 miles from the Fort Lauderdale Airport. Miami Airport is 90 miles from the resort. Avis Rent A Car has provided discounted pricing for MSCI Specialty Metals Division Conference attendees. Please make advanced reservations by call Avis directly at 1-800-331-1600 and refer to AWD#B766631. You may also make reservations online by clicking here. Metro Cars of Palm Beach offers 24-hour private chauffer driven services. Cost is approximately $69.30 from Palm Beach Airport and $189.00 from Ft. Lauderdale Airport. Please call 1-800-456-1701 or 561-227-2682 for reservations. Taxis are available near the baggage claim area of the West Palm Beach Airport. For return to the airport, please speak with the hotel concierge to make advanced arrangements.
Cancellation Policy A full refund will be issued for registration cancellations received in writing by MSCI by 5:00 pm, Monday, February 15, 2010. Tour registration deadline is also Monday, February 15, 2010. MSCI is unable to provide refunds on tours or golf after this date. Registration cancellations received in writing before 5:00 pm, Wednesday, March 10, 2010 will receive a refund of 50% of all conference registration fees paid. After that date, no-shows and cancellations will not be eligible for refunds. Substitutions made in writing will be accepted at any time. Written cancellations or substitutions will be accepted by the MSCI Membership Services Department by fax, express delivery, mail, or email to Kate Johnson.
Final Program Paid registrations must be received no later than 5:00 pm, Wednesday, March 10, 2010 to be included in the final program.
Meeting Notes MSCI Product Division Conferences are education and high-level business networking events. Direct selling of products and services to the executives present is not expected, so please keep this in mind as you plan your attendance.
Spouse/Guest Participation
Spouse and guests are not usually included in any group activities; and there will be no entertainment by associate members. However, you may purchase a dinner ticket for your spouse/guest for the Friday reception and dinner. Tickets are $150. No children please. Your spouse or guest may also pay to participate in the tours. The scholarship golf tournament is for delegate members only. To purchase a dinner or an activity ticket for your spouse/guest, please call Kate Johnson at 847/485-3006.
What to Wear
Conference attire is business casual. This includes khaki slacks and polo type shirts for the men; slacks, skirts, polo-type shirts or blouses and sweaters for the women. Friday’s reception and dinner will be held outdoors weather permitting and casual attire is appropriate.
Press Policy No MSCI policy is intended to prevent accredited members of the press from attending MSCI events. Each press outlet will receive one complimentary ‘press’ registration to MSCI meetings or conferences. Any attribution from a formal presentation or informal conversation outside of a formal conference session requires the permission of any speaker before their comments or information from their presentation may be printed or distributed. Please note that recording of programs, materials and/or presentations (e.g. audio taping and/or videotaping) is prohibited. MSCI has the right to deny attendance to individuals or publications not abiding by this policy. Only event sponsors may distribute products or promotional materials at MSCI venues. Copies of presentations are provided to MSCI members only as a member service. Please contact Kate Johnson at 847/485-3006 if you are interested in becoming a sponsor. |
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