LOCATION

Unless otherwise indicated, all events for the IBAT Convention will be held at the Hyatt Regency Lost Pines Resort & Spa, located in Bastrop County, Texas.  The hotel is located approximately 20 miles east of Austin Bergstrom Airport.

     Escape to infinite comfort at the secluded setting of this ranch-style hotel.  This expansive, 405-acre Texas hotel resort welcomes you with distinctively approachable luxury in the midst of rugged wilderness.  The resort offers state-of-the-art meeting facilities, a championship golf course, spacious guestrooms, luxurious spa treatments, delectable dining and endless recreation.

REGISTRATION

Register online at www.ibat.org, or return the completed registration form to IBAT at 1700 Rio Grande Street, Suite 100, Austin, Texas 78701.  Checks should be made payable to IBAT.  Please retain a copy for your records.

CANCELLATIONS

Registrations canceled in writing on or before August 29 will be refunded in full.  Those canceled (delegate and/or spouse) between August 30 and September 4 will be refunded less a $185 administrative fee per person.  Registrations canceled on or after September 5 are non-refundable; however, substitutions are allowed and encouraged.  Notification must be made in writing; no phone cancellations will be accepted.

HOTEL RESERVATIONS

Special room rates are available for convention registrants.  A room block has been reserved at a discounted rate of $229 plus applicable taxes.  Note:  a $4 surcharge has been added to offset expenses associated with hotel setup and other related costs.

     IBAT’s room block cut-off is August 15, 2008.  Rate and availability cannot be guaranteed after this date.  Please note that space is limited and will be available on a first-come, first-served basis.

     IBAT will submit weekly rooming lists, and notification of your arrangements will be included with your convention confirmation.  The Hyatt will not accept any direct reservations or cancellations; all reservations must be made through the IBAT office.  All hotel rooms must be guaranteed with a major credit card number, and a de­posit equal to the first night room rate per room will be charged to the account provided three weeks prior to arrival.

     IMPORTANT:  Because of the hotel’s own cancellation policy, ALL room cancellations must be made in writing to the IBAT office by August 26.  No cancellations will be accepted after this date; however, substitutions are allowed and encouraged.  Obviously emergencies occur, and IBAT will be happy to try to re-sell the room(s) on a case by case basis…but the hotel may not be able to take them back into their inventory.

SPECIAL NEEDS

Persons with disabilities who plan to attend these meetings and who may need auxiliary aids or services are requested to contact IBAT at least 14 days in advance of these meetings so that appropriate arrangements can be made.

DRESS

Dress for all of the convention events will be business casual!

     Sunday’s Education Foundation Gala, however, is cocktail attire with black tie optional.

TAX DEDUCTION

If the purpose of attending the IBAT Annual Convention is to help you maintain or improve skills relating to employment or business, expenses relating to the conference may be tax deductible according to I.R.C. Reg 1.162-5.  Consult your tax advisor.

     The IRS now requires a notice on all registration forms, which informs the attendee of the amount of the registration fee representing food and beverage.  We estimate the food cost portion of your basic registration fee is $472.  Contact your accountant or tax advisor for any tax advice.

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