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Half-Price Conference Registration and/or Membership Offer We're offering a "special invitation rate" this year for non-members. Everyone can now register for the same price. Take advantage of the early-bird registration to save even more! For specific eligibility information and more details, please contact the COF Membership Department at 202/467-0291. |
CEO Links: Special Annual Conference Issue This special issue of CEO Links gives foundation leaders an overview of activities designed especially for them at the Council on Foundations 2006 Annual Conference. This issue contains foundation management and field leadership activities that offer lots of opportunities to share perspectives with peers. Find out more here. |
Conference Location and Housing
The 2006 conference will take place in in the new David Lawrence Convention Center. This facility has gained international acclaim as it's the world's largest certified "green" building and holds a Gold LEED Rating from the U.S. Green Building Council.
The follow hotels are the preferred lodging options available in the downtown area for conference attendees.
Hilton Pittsburgh
Single $162.00
Double $188.00600 Commonwealth Place , Gateway Center
Pittsburgh , PA 15222
Phone: 412/391-4600
Reservation fax for changes: 412/467-3440
Main Fax: 412/560-1753
E-mail for reservation changes after receiving confirmation: kristin_morrison@hilton.com
Omni William Penn
Single $165.00
Double $185.00530 William Penn Place
Pittsburgh , PA 15219
Phone: 412/281-7100
Reservation fax for changes after receiving confirmation: 412/560-6409
Main Fax: 412/553-5252
E-mail for reservation changes after receiving confirmation: twagner@omnihotels.com
The Westin Convention Center Hotel Pittsburgh
This property is now sold out. Please select The Hilton or Omni hotels on your registration form. They are also a short distance from the Convention Center. A free continuous loop shuttle service to the convention center is available during conference activities. Check onsite for schedule.
Single $179.00
Double $189.001000 Penn Avenue
Pittsburgh , PA 15222
Phone: 412/281-3700
Reservation fax for changes after receiving confirmation: 412/560-6480
Main Fax: 416/281-4500
E-mail for reservation changes after receiving confirmation: terri.eberle@westin.com
Until March 24, hotel rooms must be reserved by registering on-line or by using the registration form.
After March 24, please call the hotel directly to make your reservation, at which time rooms will be available on a first-come, first-served basis at the conference rate.
All reservations require a first night's credit card deposit, refundable if cancelled at least 72 hours before arrival. Room rates are subject to appropriate sales tax. Hotel guests who depart early and do not notify the hotel until after check-in will be charged an early departure fee of $50. You will receive a confirmation directly from the hotel if you have registered by the cut off date. After the cutoff date, you must request that the hotel send you a confirmation if applicable. Changes or cancellations to your room reservation before March 24 must be made in writing directly to the hotel after you receive your confirmation number, using the fax number or e-mail address noted above. Please include your confirmation number on all correspondence. After March 24, call the hotel to cancel your room, make changes or reserve more rooms. Council staff is available at 202/467-0260 to answer any registration or housing questions.