General Information & FAQ

Where is the conference?
All activities associated with the CSDA Annual Conference and Exhibitor Showcase take place at:

Hyatt Regency Irvine
17900 Jamboree Road
Irvine, CA 92614
949.975.1234
irvine.hyatt.com

For Hotel Reservations call: 800.233.1234 or 949.975.1234. Housing and group discount information is available on page 17. Hotel sleeping rooms must be reserved by September 1 to receive the special CSDA room rate of $179.

How do I Register?
Register immediately for the CSDA Annual Conference and Exhibitor Showcase by completing the registration form on Page 17 or go online at www.csda.net. The deadline to preregister for the conference is September 1, 2008.

Discounts are available to districts that send two or more representatives! Districts that send five or more representatives will be entered into a raffle to receive a full refund of registration fees paid! Raffle will be held Thursday, September 25 during the Closing Keynote and Brunch, and districts must be present to win.

When can I pick up my registration materials?
Registration materials including badges, tote-bags sponsored by Meyers Nave and an up-to-date conference pocket guide will be available onsite at the registration desk during the following hours:

Monday, September 22 Tuesday, September 23
3:00 – 6:00 pm 7:30 am – 6:00 pm
Wednesday, September 24 Thursday, September 25
7:30 am – 5:00 pm 7:30 – 10:00 am

What is the cancellation policy?
Cancellations must be made IN WRITING and received by CSDA (via fax or mail) no later than September 8, 2008 for a full refund.

All cancellations received by September 17, 2008 will be refunded less a $75 processing fee. There will be NO refunds for cancellations made after September 17, 2008. NO EXCEPTIONS WILL BE MADE.

What if I register after the September 1, 2008 deadline?
Anyone not registered by the September 1, 2008 deadline will have to register onsite. There is an additional $25 fee for onsite registrations.

What is the substitution policy?
If for some reason, after registering, you find you are unable to attend the conference, you may substitute someone else from your district by notifying the CSDA office in writing by September 15, 2008.

Can I register a guest?
Yes. Guests may join you for all meal functions provided a guest badge is purchased in advance. Your guest will be given a separate set of meal tickets and a name badge for all functions. Guests may not be board members/directors/trustees or special district employees. See registration form on Page 17.