Do I have to wait until my application is approved to register for the meeting at member rates?

No, you can submit your application with your registration form and still apply member rates. You must pay the full year membership application fee of $125 in order to get the member discount.

I would like my spouse/guest to attend the luncheon and/or party with me. How can I get them a ticket?

You can register your spouse/guest for the spouse/guest package which includes the GPF party, Conference Luncheon, Spouse and Guest breakfast, Public Education Event and two Plenary Events. Discounts do not apply. Single event tickets are available onsite at the meeting.

I am Retired/New Professional/Student/Resident, do I get a discount?

Yes, New Professionals Students, Residents and Retirees get a 50% discount. Students and Residents must enclose verification such as a copy of their student I.D. or a letter from their institution of residency.

Can you help me find a roommate to cut down the hotel cost?

I will not be able to attend the Annual Meeting, how can I get a refund?

Before the refund deadline date (typically one month prior to the meeting); you must submit a written cancellation notice. You will be refunded the amount paid minus a $50 cancellation fee. After the deadline not refunds are provided.

Is there an extension on the deadline for registering for the meeting at the early bird rate?

As long as the registration is postmarked by the deadline date, the early bird rate will apply.

I am a faculty member, do I get a discount?

Yes, there is a $25 discount for faculty members. Deduct this amount from applicable registration fees.

Faculty members are encouraged to fully participate in the meeting. Registration is not mandatory but encouraged.

The Special Institute is 6.5 Credits, the two-day Institute is 12.25 credits, an all-day workshop is 5.5 credits, a half-day workshop is 3 credits and an early morning session is 1 credit.

We cannot give that information out over the phone because it is constantly changing. It could be open now, but be closed by the time your registration is processed or it could be closed now but someone may drop out of it and it will re-open. We recommend you submit several choices.

No, if you wait you take the chance of being closed out. It is better to register now and if once you view the online course catalog you realize it’s not what you want, you can always switch into another event that is open.

No the Special Institute is not included and is a separate fee.

No, the minimum you can register for is the single day rate even if you only go for half the day. Additionally, the single day rate can only apply to one day (i.e. a person cannot attend an afternoon workshop on Thursday and a morning workshop on Friday).

No, you must attend both days in order to be given full credit for attending.

Registration forms must be accompanied by payment. If you fax or phone in your registration we ask that you include credit card information.

Yes, however we would prefer that your put your change in writing and then fax it over to Member Services at (301) 869-8608.