FEC to host Orlando conference in April
The Commission will hold a regional conference in Orlando, Florida, on April 19 & 20, 2016. Commissioners and staff will conduct a variety of technical workshops on the federal campaign finance laws affecting federal candidates, parties and PACs. Workshops are designed for those seeking an introduction to the basic provisions of the law as well as for those more experienced in campaign finance law. To view the conference agenda or to register for the conference, please visit the conference website at https://transition.fec.gov/info/conferences/2016/orlando.shtml.
Hotel Information. The conference will be held at The B Resort & Spa, located at 1905 Hotel Plaza Boulevard in Lake Buena Vista, FL. To make hotel reservations and reserve the contracted group rate of $159 per night, book by March 29 at https://res.windsurfercrs.com/ibe/details.aspx?propertyid=14265&nights=1&checkin=04/14/2016&group=1604FEDERA. Alternatively, guests may call (866) 990-6850 by March 29. To receive the group rate, guests must identify themselves as members of the “Federal Election Commission Conference.” Please wait to make hotel and air reservations until you have received confirmation of your conference registration from our contractor, Sylvester Management Corporation.
Registration Information. The registration fee is $595 per attendee, which includes a $30 nonrefundable transaction fee. The registration fee increases to $620 per attendee for registrations received after March 25, 2016. A refund (minus the transaction fee) will be made for all cancellations received by March 25, 2016; no refund will be made for cancellations received after that date. Complete registration information is available online at https://transition.fec.gov/info/conferences/2016/orlando.shtml.
Workshop Materials. Attendees may elect to receive electronic copies of workshop materials in advance for use on their personal electronic devices. Alternatively, conference attendees may elect to receive a binder with printed materials at the conference.
FEC Conference Questions
Please direct all questions about conference registration and fees to Sylvester Management Corporation at 1-800/246-7277 or email: Rosalyn@sylvestermanagement.com. For other questions about the conference and workshops, call the FEC’s Information Division at 1-800/424-9530, or send an email to conferences@fec.gov.
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