Registration Information

Thanks for letting me come. And play. And Listen. There was no real “Show & Sell.” Instead, it was generosity that prevailed. A place to share my voice and hear others. To be aligned with so many like-minded (like-souled/like-hearted) individuals was unparalleled. —Peter Savigny, 2007 attendee about his APH Conference experience

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• • Full set of conference materials
• • Newcomer orientation Wednesday afternoon
• • Welcome reception, light hors d’oeuvres Wednesday evening
• • Participation in informative, inspiring general sessions
• • Choice of up to six in-depth workshops
• • Recordings of workshops at on-site rate
• • Daily breakfasts and refreshment breaks
• • Luncheons, Thursday and Friday
• • Evening activity options (Video Share, Print Share, Salons)
• • Town Square Vendor Products Display, Saturday
• • Heritage Hoedown Dinner/Entertainment Saturday Night

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Registration Dates & Refund Policy

• Early Registration: July 1-31, 2008
• Regular Registration: August 1 - September 15, 2008
• Late Registration: September 16 - October 24
• On-Site Walk-In Registration October 25 - November 2

Refund Policy
• Refunds for cancellations through September 15 are subject to a cancellation fee of $50 for a full conference registration and $25 for a part-time registration. Due to hotel commitments, no refunds are likely for cancellations received after September 15.

Registering for the Conference

Register Online
• Registering is easy and fast, and you can pay in U.S. dollars using your charge card via PayPal. Or you can register online and choose to mail your check or money order (U.S. dollars), using the check confirmation page that summarizes your fees. Direct all registration questions to Marty Walton, Registrar, 207-967-0720 or send an email to: registrar@personalhistorians.org.

Registration for a Partner/Guest
• Partners (life partners, business partners) of APH members attending full time at the member rate pay reduced conference fees—the partner does not have to be an APH member. Non-participating guests (spouses, friends, children) are welcome to join registrants for meals/events at the meals-only rate. Meals for children ages 6 to 12 are half-price, no charge for children under 6. Parents will need to make their own child care arrangements.

Register by Mail
• If you prefer to register by mail, please use the mail registration form. If you are registering for two people, be sure to make a copy of the form beforehand; only one person may register per form.

Photos for the Conference Directory

• No later than September 15, please email your 300 dpi .tif or high-resolution .jpg photo (minimum 2”x3” portrait-style headshot b/w or color), to cj Madigan at conferencephotos@personalhistorians.org Please title photo as: lastname-firstname.tif or lastname-firstname.jpg. If we have your photo on file, we’ll use it unless you send a new one.

Optional Pre-Conference Seminars

• New this year! Two in-depth, full-day seminars (Video Production 101 and Breathe Life into Your Story) will be offered on Wednesday, Oct. 29, prior to the official opening of the conference. Enrollment is limited, and the fee for either session is $125 during Early Registration (July 1-31).

Vendor Tables for Town Square

• If you would like to promote or offer your products for sale during the Saturday afternoon Town Square event, please sign up for a vendor table (and electricity if you need it) via the conference registration form. For more information, see Town Square or Vendors.

Discounted APH Membership - Special Offer

• Standard APH membership dues are $145 for a full year. If you are not a current or past member, you may opt for a 6-month membership by paying dues of $80—a special discount for conference attendees. Enjoy member conference rates by joining APH now. See Registration Form.

Hotel Information

Sheraton Hotel
• 150 West 500 South, Salt Lake City, Utah 84101
• Phone 801-401-2000

• APH Rate for Standard Room: $112/night + 12.67% tax (SGL/DBL)

You must make your own hotel reservations.
• Call to ask for the APH group rate or reserve your room online.

Reservations Cutoff Date - September 27.
• Late registrants will be accommodated on a space available basis at regular hotel rates.

Cancellation Policy:
• The hotel requires seven days notice prior to your planned arrival, or the cost of one night’s room and tax will be charged.
• For Airport Shuttle schedules and more, see the Hotel/Travel section.