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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.

Travel & General Information

Airline Carriers

Pittsburgh International Airport serves the Pittsburgh area. Travel discounts are available through Delta and United Airlines. Reservations may be made directly with the airline using the ID codes listed below or with your travel agent.

Airline Toll-Free Number Refer to ID Code:
United 800/521-4041 549 TR

Ground Transportation

Taxi fares from Pittsburgh International Airport to the hotels are approximately $35-40(each way). The commute from Pittsburgh International Airport to the hotels are approximately 30 minutes. EXPRESS SHUTTLE services all three conference hotels. Pick up is located at ground transportation at lower level baggage claim. When paying at the airport please have cash or a credit card available. When paying at the hotel, cash is the only form of payment accepted.

Please call 412/472-3180 or 800/991-9890 (outside PA) or visit www.pghtrans.com/airportshuttle.html for up-to-date information and schedule. Public transportation also services the downtown Pittsburgh area. Visit http://www.pitairport.com/GroundTransServlet?transtype=publicbus for more information.

Climate

The average temperature highs and lows in May are 71 degrees (Fahrenheit) and 48 degrees (Fahrenheit).

Leisure Travel

For information about leisure travel go to http://www.visitpittsburgh.org/

General Information

Attire

Conference attire is business casual. We recommend dressing in layers as meeting room temperatures vary.

Council Policies

The Council on Foundations is firmly committed to fair employment practices, inclusiveness and the prohibition of sexual harassment of employees by staff, visitors or members. If you would like information on these and other policies, please contact the Council's executive office.

Conference Resource Material

Continue your learning after the conference ends! The Council will provide every conference registrant with a CD-ROM containing references and resource material from conference sessions. You'll find the CD-ROM in the conference tote bag you receive during check-in at the registration desk. All registrants will also receive an e-mail approximately 10 days before the conference with the online location of the conference resource material. You may preview or print session information before the conference.

Meals

Meals are included in your registration fee for the day(s) for which you have registered. Sunday includes continental breakfast and lunch. Monday includes breakfast, lunch and the evening networking event. Tuesday includes a breakfast and lunch. There will be a limited number of extra meal tickets available at the registration desk for individuals who are eligible for conference attendance.

Media

Members of the media should request press credentials from the Council on Foundations Media Relations department. For more information, please contact Jeff Martin, director, Media Relations, 202/467-0265.