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D10 Registration Packet Regional09-04to06-09 REV
D10 Registration Packet Regional09-04to06-09 REV
Our goals are to make this event as affordable, fun-filled, educational and stress-free as possible for all
who attend. We have numerous events designed to meet the various needs of LPA members from young
children to older adults.
In order to assist you in the registration process we have provided detailed descriptions for all events. If
this is your first regional, it can be overwhelming, so if you’re in need of assistance, or have any questions
at all, please contact your chapter president or any of the conference coordinators. In addition, we will
have many conference “veterans” on hand to assist you in any way possible.
Register early and save – 1st cutoff date is July 20th, 2009 !!!
Sincerely,
Mark Trombino
Mark Trombino
President, Arizona Chapter
Once your registration packet is completely filled out please mail to:
Reservation Information
Hotel Reservations can be made by calling 480-893-3000. For those members outside the Phoenix area,
call toll free 800-843-6010. To qualify for LPA’s negotiated rate, please reference “LPA” when making
your reservations. (Please note this discounted rate can not be obtained via the internet.)
Room Rates: $89/night for single/double occupancy, $99/night for triple occupancy, and $109/night for
quad occupancy (plus applicable sales taxes). This includes a full breakfast buffet for all guests
registered in a room at the Grace Inn (breakfast tickets will be issued).
Airport Shuttle: FREE for all guests registered in a room at the Grace Inn. 6am to 10pm. When you
arrive at the airport please call 480-893-3000.
Airport Shuttle with Van Lift: Also FREE for all guests registered in a room at the Grace Inn, but please
note you MUST pre-arrange for this service by calling toll free 800-843-6010 ahead of time.
Hotel Amenities
The Grace Inn is proud to offer an exceptional on-site restaurant, a full-service day spa and beauty salon,
5 golf courses within a 15 miles radius, and only minutes away from the “biggest & best” shopping in the
southwest. Hotel guests can also enjoy a beautiful heated swimming pool, hydro spa, tennis courts, on-
site exercise facility or complimentary pass to Gold’s Gym.
Each guest room also offers high speed internet, satellite tv, room service, coffee maker, mini bar,
microwave, mini refrigerator, alarm clock, hairdryer, iron and ironing board.
Weather Conditions
The average high temperature in early September is 101 degrees with an average low of 75 degrees.
On Your Own
The Grace Inn concierge will gladly provide all LPA members information on various activities that you can
do on your own. Ask for a complimentary “Restaurant Guide and Local Map.”
The regional planning committee strongly recommends that you pre-register for all events. If tickets are
not purchased in advance, we can not guarantee tickets will be available on-site.
Registration Funds
Cash and personal checks will be accepted for pre-registration and onsite registration as well as regional
event fees. Sorry, no credit cards will be accepted.
Refunds
A full refund of registration fees/events/tours will be granted before August 14, 2009. All requests for
refunds must be made in writing to Donna Riser. Requests for refunds on or after August 14, 2009 will
not be honored. There will be no onsite refunds, and registrants who do not cancel prior to August 14,
2009 and do not attend the regional will be responsible for the regional registration fee, events and tours.
Tickets for activities may be traded, sold, or given away by each individual and is the responsibility of the
ticket holder.
Minors
Teenagers attending the regional without their parents must have an identified regional guardian. A
temporary guardian form must be included with your registration form or your packet will returned to you
as incomplete and unregistered.
Prohibited Conduct
LPA members, and other attendees of LPA functions may be disciplined for grievous behavior at, or related
to an LPA function, including regional or national conferences, by eviction, membership probation,
revocation of membership, and/or other actions deemed reasonable. Any official action by LPA does not
preclude legal recourse by the hotel or outside entity, including law enforcement personnel. Prohibited
behavior includes, but is not limited to, illegal use of alcohol and/or drugs, destruction of hotel or private
property and harassment.
Non-Discrimination
LPA does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, national origin,
diagnosis or disability status in its programs and activities, with respect to admission, access treatment,
benefit and / or employment. In addition, LPA does not condone any form of harassment.
Selling of any items at the regional without prior written permission of the regional committee is
absolutely prohibited.
Important Reminder
You are responsible for your hotel room and any costs associated with it. If you have roommates, make
sure you know who is paying for what before arriving in Phoenix.
LPA Membership
You must be a paid current member to attend the LPA D10 Fall Regional and to receive the LPA hotel rate
of $89. You may purchase your membership on-site. The hotel will not honor the LPA rate to non-LPA
members. We will be cross-referencing the LPA database with the hotel list and registration list.
For those of you flying, Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport is your best option. The airport is
located just 8 miles from the Best Western Grace Inn. The hotel provides a complimentary shuttle service
to and from the airport between the hours of 6am and 10pm. When you arrive at the airport, please call
the hotel directly at 480-893-3000 and they will take care of you.
If you choose, taxis will be available at Sky Harbor airport to the Grace Inn. Approximate fare will be $15-
$20 (without tip).
Airport Shuttle:
FREE for all guests registered in a room at the Grace Inn (6am to 10pm). When you arrive at the airport
please call 480-893-3000.
Also FREE for all guests registered in a room at the Grace Inn, but please note you MUST pre-arrange for
this service by calling toll free 800-843-6010 ahead of time.
Driving Directions:
From The North: Traveling on Interstate 10, take the Elliot Road, Exit 157, follow to Best Western Grace
Inn.
From The South: Traveling on Interstate 10, take Elliot Road, Exit 157, turn left going west then turn left
on 51st. Follow to Best Western Grace Inn.
From The East: Take US 60 West to Interstate 10 to Phoenix. Traveling on Interstate 10, take Elliot
Road, Exit 157, turn left going west then turn left on 51st. Follow to Best Western Grace Inn.
From the West: Coming from Interstate 10 to Phoenix, take Elliot Road, Exit 157, turn left going west,
then left onto 51st Street. Follow to Best Western Inn.
Parents are not permitted to leave the hotel property while their children are participating in the Kids Klub.
Kids Klub volunteers cannot administer or dispense medication to your children, as this is the parent’s
responsibility. All kids must be potty trained and pre-registered for the Kids Klub. $5 per attendee.
Parents Workshop
This workshop serves as an opportunity for parents to discuss diverse topics, network with each other and
share valuable information.
LP Kids Workshop
A roundtable discussion dedicated to kids ages 6 - 10. This workshop has become more and more popular
every year as the kids share stories about school, peer pressure, and many other topics.
LP Tweens/Teens Workshop
A roundtable discussion dedicated to tweens/teens ages 11 - 19. Tweens and Teens share stories about
school, peer pressure, dating and many other topics. Sorry parents, you’re not invited to this one!
Group Photo
What a wonderful momento to be taken poolside! Photos will be available for $10.
District Meeting
The District Meeting gives the LPA membership an opportunity to meet with the Officers of District 10 as
well as any National Officers who may also be in attendance. The meeting is designed specifically for LPA
members to ask questions and share points of view.
It is against the law for a person under the legal drinking age (which is 21 in
Arizona) to buy, receive, have in possession, or consume alcohol.
If it is determined by hotel security, police, or an LPA official that an individual under the age of 21 is
under the influence of alcohol at an LPA National Conference then that individual shall:
Not be allowed to attend a LPA National Conference without at least one parent or their legal guardian in
attendance until age 21. They will not be allowed to designate a “Conference Guardian”. Parents or
guardian(s) will be contacted immediately regarding the individual’s alcohol consumption and resulting
behavior.
If parents are in attendance at the National Conference, then the underage individual shall be prohibited
from attending the succeeding National Conference. Thereafter, the individual may not attend a National
Conference unless accompanied by at least one parent or legal guardian until age 21.
If an individual has lost the privilege of attending the National Conference they may appeal the conference
restriction through their District Director and/or the Vice President of Membership. After a review of the
specific circumstances of the incident and individual’s circumstances, the Executive Committee may then
decide to amend the member’s conference restriction. This will be considered on a case by base basis and
will not be considered lightly.
If the person has a second infraction, with or without their parents present, before they are 21 years of
age, then they will not be allowed to attend LPA National Conference until they are 21.
Little People of America, its officers and Conference Committee, will not tolerate anyone of any age
providing or purchasing alcohol for minors. This includes the purchase of alcohol in bars or clubs or cash
bars or providing of alcohol at individual parties.
If an individual is found to have violated this, they will be reported to the hotel security and local law
enforcement officials for the legal action of the host conference site. They will be removed from the
current LPA Conference.
They may not be allowed to attend the next two LPA Conferences. Their attendance at national
conferences after that will be determined by a committee consisting of not less than the following
individuals, LPA Executive Committee, the current National Conference Chair, and their Current of past
District Director and/or Chapter President. They may lose their membership to LPA for an undetermined
length of time.
Disruptive Behavior: If a person of any age is under the influence of alcohol participates in the
destruction or damage of any public or private property, disorderly conduct, harassment or abuse of
individuals while at a LPA Conference, that person will be subjected to disciplinary action by the local civil
authorities and/or LPA Executive Committee and/or Board of Directors.
Also Note: For all on-site and off-site events that require participants to be over 21 registrations will be
checked against LPA records. You may need to provide identification.
Minors (under the age of 18) attending LPA’s D10 Fall Regional September 4-6, 2009 in Phoenix,
AZ without their parents or legal guardian, must have a temporary guardian designated for the
weekend conference. The parents of the unaccompanied minor who is attending the 2009 LPA
D10 Fall Regional must fill out the form below. The temporary guardian must be at least 21
years of age.
This form must be included with your registration form or your packet will be deemed incomplete
and returned to you without processing. A separate form must be completed for each minor
Address: City/State/Zip:
Signature of Guardian: Date:
Allergies of Minor:
Complete listing of current medications:
Last Name First Name Age (if under 21) Little Person First Timer
Yes Yes
Yes Yes
Yes Yes
Yes Yes
Yes Yes
Yes Yes
Yes Yes
Address:
City State Zip
Telephone Email
Do you have any special needs?
Lifetime Member
Postmarked by July 20, 2009 $25 $55
Postmarked by August 15, 2009 $40 $75
On-sight Registration $55 $95
Once your registration packet is completely filled out please mail to: