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CONFERENCE QUICK FACTS
   
  Mailing Address ....For those registering by mail, please send all conference checks and registration forms directly to:
BGS Accounting
PO Box 4100, New Orleans, LA 70178 or
8017 Palm Street, New Orleans, LA 70125
Note: BGS accepts American Express, MasterCard, and Visa
   
  Conference Dates: September 5 through 7, 2012 Conference Dress: Business casual.
   
  Reservation Cut-off Date: Wednesday, August 13, 2012.
  Check-in: Check-in time is 3:00 p.m.; check-out time is 12:00 noon.
   
  Early Departure Policy: Guests who check out of the hotel prior to the reserved checkout date will incur an early checkout fee in the amount of one night's room and tax.
   
  Hotel Room Block: Rate: $119.00 single/double. Tax is 13%. Rates are offered three days before and three days after our conference dates, on an "as available" basis. "BKBG" is the identification code for housing.

In-Room Internet: All BKBG Members that book their accommodations through the BKBG hotel block, will receive FREE Internet.
   
  Smoking Policy: The hotel and most of its rooms and facilities are 100% non-smoking. If you require a "Smoking Guest Room" there is a $20 per night addition to the group rate of $119.
   
 

Travel: American and United Airlines are the official airline carriers that offer discounts off published fares.
Airport Code: ORD.

American Airlines
: Visit AA.com to make your airline reservations. Use Authorization Number 4692BR. There is no ticketing charge when booking on line. You may also contact the service desk at 800-433-1790 for assistance with reservations and ticket purchase. Use the Authorization Number A4692BR (there is a $20 service fee). Valid Travel Dates: September 2 through September10, 2012.

United Airlines: To receive a special discount, book reservations online at www.united.com. Insert Offer Code ZMPJ455500 in the Offer Code box when searching for flights.  There is no charge booking on line. If booking through a travel professional or through United Meetings, call 800-521-4041 and give them the following information: Agreement Code: 455500. Z Code: ZMPJ (there is a $20 service fee). Valid Travel Dates: September 2 through September10, 2012.

Renting a car, call AVIS at 800-331-1600 and use AWD# T707399 for a discount (valid 7 days before and 7 days after conference with unlimited free mileage). Avis link for BKBG Conference.


Parking at Property: Hyatt Regency O'Hare hotel charges for both self and valet parking. The current self-parking rate is $22.00 plus tax per vehicle, per night. Current overnight valet rate is $32.00 plus tax.

   
  Questions:

Conference: ginny@thebgs.com or call Ginny Peterson at (908) 852-8115 or Fax (908) 852-7238
Financial/Accounting: lesley@thebgs.com or call Lesley Hardin at (504) 486-5173 or Fax (504) 486-5273
Membership: nyra@thebgs.com or call Nyra Mueller at (314) 966-0117 or Fax (314) 966-0154
Vendors: eddie@thebgs.com or jason@thebgs.com or call at (713) 723-3545 or Fax (713) 723-3739.
   
 
New Items for 2012 BKBG Annual Conference
   
 

Vendors: New decorating/drayage company - Freeman Company. 5040 West Roosevelt Road, Chicago, IL 60644. Tel: 773-473-7080, Fax: 469-621-5603. Email: freemanchicagoES@freemanco.com. Patrick Bytnar, Account Executive. Dir Tel: 773-473-8378. Email: patrick.bytnar@freemanco.com.

Attend all “Rotation Period Sessions” with sign-in sheet to be put in a drawing for first, second or third place drawing at Saturday night Celebration. Earn “BIG” Bucks! (brought back by popular demand)

Conference dates are Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday, September 5-7, 2012.